Comanche Social Roundup: Visitors From Across the Region
Mrs G P Wetzel of Fort Worth visits friends in Comanche this week. Mrs Ibre Gage from Gatesville arrives for a week's visit with Mr and Mrs I C Age. Will Bryson and family of Millersview spent Saturday with his mother, Mr J H Bryson, returning Sunday. Mrs I R Isdale leaves for Greenville after a visit with her parents, Mr and Mrs A F Blue. John and Fred Brightman return from El Paso and have joined the National Guard under Capt White. Will Robertson of Brownwood visits Comanche on Tuesday. Mrs Idala Guyger of Lampasas returns home after visiting her mother Mrs E A Wiesendanger. Miss Rose Wilson of San Saba stays a week with relatives. Miss Elzora Cunningham visits cousin Mrs J W Richbourg at Hico. Mrs D Chas Clarke and daughter Catherine go to Dublin for Mrs Lattimore’s funeral. T J Williams and family return from a fishing trip on the Llano River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.J. Holmstey
B‘ardwelle
Beverly Thomas
J. Dallas
Nannie Mae Rhone
Brownwood
J.C. Henderson
Fort Worth
Clyde Hall
Hamlin
A. E. Acton
C. R. Carpenter
Bay City
Charley Green
Post City
Capt
J. A. Wright
W. D. Armstrong
Oplin
Ibre Gage
Gatesville
I. C
Will Bryson
Millersview
J. H. Bryson
I. R. Isdale
Greenville
A. F. Blue
John
Fred Brightman
el Paso
Elzora Cunningham
J. W. Richbourg
Hico
D. Chas. Clarke
Catherine
Dublin
Lattimore
T. J. Williams
Llano River
J. R. Harris
Fort Smith
Arkansas
T. J. Helmsley
T. W. Dunlap
Meridian
W. D. Lane
W. F. Barfield
Abilene
L. G. White
P. Smith
Nelson
Louis Moore
Harold
Ruth Kilpatrick
Ballinger
Jerome McCarty
Brady
Mrs. Wren of Goldthwaite
Comanche
L. E. Grainger
L. B. Collins
New York
Chicago
Kansas City
Brownwood Herald
Dan Clark
Bangs
Mr. Clark
Nina Gage
Denton
Josephine Connell
Louise Age
John Ramfield
Hamilton
Chas. Meyers
P. Burns
Owens Texas
H. H. Kilpatrick
Geraldine Kilpatrick
Oklahoma
Mrs. Kilpatrick
Woodruff
Miss Honeycut
Estelle Reese
Peter
Helen
Sherman
G. W. S. Gage
J. A. Weaver
Los Angeles
California
Alice Lott
Warren
Lott
R. V. Neely
Lester Collins
L. E. Jackson
Providence
T. O. Moore
John Ramfield Jr
Stephenville
Frances Burks
Dallas
John Robinson
Gayle Cox
W. W. Cox
Bonnie Rousell
Eula Clarke
Dana Saye
P. K. Mackey
Hill County
Grandview
Harry Wyatt
Childress
J. A. Ward
T. R.helmsley
C. W. Meadows
Victor Thadberg
Harry Brin
Columbus
Ohio
Jake
Gerald Bryson
Perry Hicks
National Guard
Durward Findley
Galveston
Local Comanche News Highlights Visitor Trips
Numerous residents and visitors are noted in Comanche and surrounding towns. Families from Fort Smith, Cleburne, Dallas and other cities visited relatives while workers like Emil Wiesendanger earned promotions in Waco. Several locals travel for vacations, medical visits, or to attend events across Texas and Oklahoma.
A Tour of the Allied Nations Planned by Red Cross Ladies
On July 27 the Red Cross ladies will conduct sight seeing parties through allied nations as close to the front as allowed by military authorities. The tour will start from the courthouse lawn between 8 00 p m and 10 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Red Cross
J P GRAHAM HURT IN FALL FROM CULVERT
J P Graham fell from a culvert last Monday night breaking his leg and suffering minor injuries. While crossing a bridge west of the XL wagon yard he stepped off and landed in a four to five foot ditch. Neighbors rushed to aid him and he was taken home by a passing auto for medical care and is resting well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Graham
Grahamg Th R. Graham
Humbug Circus Arrives for Parade and Ball Park Show
The Humbug Circus under the local K of P Lodge has arrived. The big tent is up, seats are ready, and animal sounds will fill the air. A free street parade is scheduled for 5 p m, with the performance starting at 8 30 p m at the ball park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of P. Lodge
Ball Park
Herbine Promises Health by Invigorating Liver
A 19th century herbal pitch touts Herbine as a cure for disorders from a torpid liver. It claims to cleanse the bowels and restore health, strengthening the liver. Sold by S. P. Smith for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. P. Smith
Grounds for claiming exemptions from military service
The article outlines grounds for exemption or discharge by local and district boards. It lists roles such as clergy, students, and certain U S personnel, plus dependent-relations and religious sects predating May 15, 1917. It details filing timelines, affidavit requirements, and appeals to district boards and the President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First P
Vnc
United States
Germany
District Board
Advances in car prices prompt liquidation of Chevrolets
Auto dealer Higginbotham reports big price advances across the industry but offers four Chevrolets at old prices for quick sale. See Higginbotham's now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginbotham'’s
Thanking J M Griggsby for Honey Peaches
A friendly note thanks J M Griggsby for a bucket of fine peaches given to the force. The fruits included his famous Honey peaches and were greatly enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Griggsby
Mr. Griggsby
We Make it as Good as Now Bring Us Your Broken Castings
Higginbothams advertises a service to repair broken castings with the promise we can fix them. The wording suggests a repair shop or blacksmith trade focusing on metal components. The tone is promotional and industrial, reflecting a local business notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginboth Am’s
Rowland's Store Holds Line on Prices Amid Scarcity
The store pledges the same prices for all customers as costs rise, promising savings on needed goods today. It emphasizes fair treatment and maintaining low prices until forced to raise them, inviting shoppers to take advantage of bargains.
Singleton and Lucas couple wed in DeLeon area
D. M. Singleton and Miss Chi Lucas, both of DeLeon Route 1, were married at Rev. S. H. Austin's home last Sunday at 4 p m. After a ceremony in Comanche, they returned to Rev. Austin's home for the vows. The couple is well known in the DeLeon community with many supporters offering best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Singleton
Chi Lucas
DeLeon
S. H. Austin
Comanche
Rev
We Pix It Service Ad at Higginbotham's
A repair offer from Higginbotham's promises to fix broken items of all kinds with no parts delay. Bring it in and weld it to as good as new or pay nothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginbotham’s
Cure a Cold in One Day Offer by Laxati Bromdqine
An advertisement promises a fast cure for a cold using LAXATI BROMD Quiaine. It claims cough and headache will fade with the remedy and offers a refund if it fails, authorized by W. Grove's signature on each box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Grove
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Agi
CE Awomen
Mary
Sheliacas
Trom
Bo.s
Brin’s
VM. Cochran
Drs
F. & M. Bank
G. P. Wetzel
Shaw Bros
Carroll’s Drug Store
Cocest Corner
Comanche K. of
P’s Big
Nohony - Shellye Mayberry
Bonita Webb
W. J. Hannah
Cleburne
J. H. Hannah Sasantra
THE
J. P. Graham Hurt
Humbug Circus
Rowland’s
Rowlands
Rowland
Singleton-Lucas
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