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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1917
Page
8
A fragmented listing shows M Cochran D D with phone 418 and office details for Dr Cochran in Comanche. It also mentions Hall with address near M Bank and a second office phone 148 over Ester M Hall.
Mrs E Moffit left Tuesday for Hamilton on business. Miss Lena Largent from Lampasas visits Miss Flora Moffit this week. Flora and Dessie Moffit visit aunt Mrs D C Hurst in Elm Grove. H B Clark and family from De Leon were in Comanche Thursday. Louise Robinson visiting Brownwood this week. Mr and Mrs Walter Durham welcome a fine boy Tuesday. T J Williams and family go to Llano for a fishing week. C O Brightman and F E Adams in Dallas this week. Hardy Jones of Brownwood in Comanche Thursday. Mrs M K Collie of Houston visits Miss Anne Palme this week. Miss Walden Loring of Stephenville visits Miss Helen Armstrong this week. Mrs S Sadlere and Mrs Will Robertson of Gustine spend Wednesday in Comanche with Mrs Or Houghton.
Local notes list residents and guests visiting relatives across Fort Worth Dallas Comanche Stephenville and surrounding towns. Names include Mrs H H Saddleston G T Robertson E H Waggoner R P Leman D L Wilcoxen F E Smith J M Atwood and many others with travels to Dallas Temple Goldthwaite Abilene and Granger.
W C Downing and family, en route from Valley Mills to British Columbia for a prospecting trek, plan an automobile journey to complete the trip if outlooks stay favorable. possible land purchase and stock business entry in BC. C F Downing and family of Clovis NM visited J B Layne and family after a month of business duties near Valley Mills.
Kilpatrick and Son advertise a stylish line of buggy umbrellas at an attractive price. Claim quality and value for local shoppers.
Bargains listed for striped suiting 5 to 15 cents and white Linneave 35 cent value reduced to 22 cents. A 25 cent value marked down to 18 1/2 cents. Sold by Roberson Sisters & Co. in a sales display.
An advertisement touts Prickly Ash Bitters as a quick remedy for stomach or bowel disorders. It claims the tonic brightens mood and prevents sickness and expense with prompt dosing. Special agents The Wm. Reese Co. distribute it to homes.
The City Council will hold a regular meeting on Monday night July 9 1917 to receive bids for the deposits of city funds for the ensuing year. Bidders must state the interest rate they will pay on daily balances as required by law. The council may reject any or all bids. Bids must be filed with the City Secretary by the meeting time. W L Reeves City Secy
Kilpatrick and Son advertise upgrading horse drawn buggies with rubber tires to improve ride and durability. The notice highlights availability and service from the shop.
Local store Slider and Lacy s features a display of pocket knives with discounted prices. Store hours and selection emphasize value for shoppers seeking affordable cutting tools.
The Hoover Food Conservation Registration will start in Comanche County about July 15 with details to follow next week. Local officials announce the registration effort and urge residents to watch for further information.
Car Roll's Drug Store advertises Blue Bugs Dead Shot as a guaranteed insect killer for home use with direct guarantee.
Roberson Sisters & Co advertises men's Palm Beach suits discounted from 8.50 to 5.95 with 12.50 and 10.00 values, price 6.95.
A reader asks if the Slid er Lacy company offers Evangeline syrup and suggests trying a bucket of the product.
Kilpatrick and Son advertise continuing sale of harness oil at the old price urging customers to buy by the quart while stock lasts.
Last Saturday Mesdames Gee Simmons and Nugent Durham entertained in honor of guests of Msses Burks and Gray with Nell Power Lois Wathen and Clara Mae Hooker among attendees. The party began at Mrs Durham’s home with punch then moved to the picture show for an hour of sociable fun. Refreshments followed at Reese s drug store for a long list of attendees including Estal Grundy Frances Burks Thelma Gray Alma Reese Ruth Slack Eula Clarke Angie Slack Gene St Clair Virginia Hill and Elizabeth Chilton.
Miss Thelma Gray hosted a breakfast party at Flemings Park last Saturday for visiting guests. Autos carried the group including Nell Power Lois Wathen Clara Mae Hooker Estal Grundy Frances Burks Elizabeth Chilton Ruth Farmer Eula Clark Angie Slack Gene St Clair Ruth Slack Alma Reese and Mrs Lillian Simmons for a woods meal described as a perfect out of doors occasion.
Rita Harris entertained many children on Thursday afternoon in honor of her cousin Constance Quillitch of Trinidad Col who is visiting. Children dressed clothespins as dolls and played dance while ice cream and cake were served. Elinor Dunlap won for prettiest clothespin. Constance Quillitch Adell Simmons and Laura Mary Chilton tied for bunco. Adell Simmons received a crepe de chine handkerchief.
Miss Alma Neely hosted a Red Cross entertainment in Comanche on Wednesday afternoon. The Nee ly home featured National colors and a fine musical program by Misses Clark St. Clair Gage and Routh of Dallas. A table sold home made candy while guests enjoyed iced tea and sandwiches. about $20 was raised.
The Parent Teachers Association met Friday with President Mrs E B Anthony. Miss Georgia Robertson outlined needs of the school, stressing a suitable drinking fountain. Next meeting will be with Mrs M K Witt and all mothers urged to attend. Punch and cake were served to many guests.
A birthday party honored Flora Moffit on Sunday July 1 at the Elm Grove home of Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Hurst. Guests including Mrs. Claudia Cole of California and C. Hurst gave presents and a watch from her mother. The gathering was described as a nice time for all involved.
After the presents were presented an ice cream supper was held. Attendees included Claudia Cole of Los Angeles, Mrs D C Hurst of Elmore, Lena Largent of Lamp, Ora Auten of Vaness Oklahoma, Dessie Edna Golda Fl Moffit, Ethel and Rose Gibson, Harmon Paine of Pandhandle, Roy Lee White of Denver and Miss Moffit of California.
Elinor Dunlap entertained the Little Women's Sewing Club on a Wednesday afternoon. The gathering centered on sewing though lively chatter flowed freely. Red lemonade and cakes were served with members Jaunice Goodson Berta Goodson My and Katherine Kearby Elizabeth Scurry Catherine Clarke Katherine Carmichael Lilla Brightmandell Simmons Effie Reeves Cynthia Dunlap present.
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