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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1927
Page
2
J. W. McCarty of Sidney a general merchandise dealer since 1909, formerly of Energy Comanche county, offers hardware shoes groceries and produce. He knows local needs and is expanding his business while soliciting community trade.
C L Donaho of Sidney has long served the community as postmaster while also running a grocery store. He has held the Sidney position for over 25 years and continues to assist customers in both the post office and the grocery shop.
Boyd's Service Station owned by C. D. Loyd in Sidney offers Magnolia gasoline and Firestone tires. Loyd came from Alabama 13 years ago and says Alabamians are quick to know neighbors. He repairs cars of all makes with skilled workmanship and guarantees satisfaction at Comanche County's prettiest filling station.
J B Lacy a longtime Comanche County resident born near Sidney and never leaving the county has served two terms as county clerk. He operates a general merchandise business in Sidney and buys all kinds of produce and cotton in season. He is described as safe and successful.
D C Wilcox, now in Rising Star, operates the Wilcox Hardware and Plumbing Company offering first class plumbing, a full line of hardware, home furniture, china and glassware, plus oil field supplies in a growing business central to a rich oil field. He previously ran a hardware and plumbing venture in De Leon Sipe Springs and moved to Rising Star ten years ago searching for broader opportunities.
The Jenkins Produce Company of Rising Star buys and ships all kinds of produce hides and furs and competes by paying top market prices. John Jenkins a longtime Comanche county resident and former tax assessor and meat cutter is a prominent figure. The firm also maintains a house in Dallas.
F B Agnew and Son operate high grade groceries meats and vegetables with stores in Rising Star and Brownwood. In business six years in Rising Star they stock a full assortment and are noted for clean premises prompt service square dealing and customer satisfaction.
The Stralls Motor Company, Inc. holds Buick sales agency rights in Rising Star Cisco and Ranger. It provides first class repair work for all makes and operates a Duco paint shed in Ciace. Established in Rising Star since January, the firm has built a strong local reputation from prior work in other towns and reports satisfactory business.
The Montgomery Motor Company of Rising Star and the Blease Motor Company of Cisco represent the same firm. M. C. Joyce manages the Rising Star agency, with Uncle Johnny Joyce as an early settler. The Rising Star agency led Dallas area distributors last year, selling over six hundred cars, averaging two per trading day excluding Sundays and holidays.
Higginbotham Brothers and Company operate numerous central West Texas stores led by Comanche as head office. Founders R W and J M Higginbotham started in Dublin decades ago with small capital and built a network selling lumber hardware furniture funeral supplies and more. Rising Star’s The House of Friendly Service, managed by William Koonce since 1909, offers building estimates labor and materials and full storefront supplies for local homes.
Rising Star's TRE Contneeet State Bank organized in 1909 as a country bank with total assets about 700000, over half in cash and convertible securities. The last statement shows cash and securities above 60 percent of deposits. Officers listed: J G Wilkinson chair H H Wilkinson president R A Horton W E Tyler F W Tunnell C R Tyler H G Poteet.
Higgins Lumber Yard offers window glass in all sizes. Local customers can match panes to projects with a wide selection and standard cut options. Availability spans various thicknesses and finishes for home and shop renovations.
Four panes of window glass were sold by Higgin Bothams Lumber on Higgin Street. Transaction details indicate a small lumber item sale recorded in the shop ledger.
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