Sipe Springs News Briefs Recap Local Trips and Visits
The Record lists several local trips and visits: Mr. and Mrs. Sam Morgan a business trip to Comanche on Monday. Joe King and Spot visited Comanche. Miss Lorena Weebrook returned from Blanket and Brownwood. J. G. Wyatt of Comanche visited his brother M. W. Wyatt and family and Mrs. Henry Stamey. J. W. Small and others went to Comanche in Small’s new car. Mr. Graham and an unnamed companion came from Thrall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Morgan
Comanche
Joe King
Spot
J. G. Wyatt
M. W. Wyatt
Henry Stamey
Tom
J. W. Small
Joe Chrestman
T. Zeellars
Roger Barnes
Mr. Small
Mr. Graham
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Advertisement
An old label touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a malaria remedy. It claims quinine fights malaria and iron strengthens the body in a tasteless liquid priced at 50 cents.
Chiggers or Red Bugs and Their Prevention Across Regions
The article explains harvest mites or chiggers common in the South East and Central States. It details how they bite exposed skin, cause itching and wheals, and often appear between June and October. Prevention includes avoiding exposure, hot baths, sulphur in underclothing, naphthalene, and ammonia or soda as counter irritants after exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Central States
Gulf States
Mississippi River
Missouri
Illinois
Atlantic Coast
New Jersey
United States of Agriculture
Arrangements for Moving Co Manche Drill to Thrall
After the monthly clerks meeting at Plott Stamey Co Mr and Mrs J C Plott hosted the clerks their daughters wives at the Cathey restaurant Refreshments punch and cake were served J M Moorman returned Sunday from Stamford Mrs Moorman remained for an indeterminate stay with her daughter Mrs Tom Field Several families attended all day singing at Gap including the Vernons Hutchins Foster Millwee Rhymes Tate and Stamey and others
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche Oil Company
Thrall
Plott-Stamey Co
J.C. Plott
Cathey
J. M. Moorman
Stamford
Ben
Donard Vernon
Ruth
Josie
Ed Hutchins
Anice Leonard
Gap
Effie
Gussie Foster
Isla
Sallie Jay
Kate
Robbie Foster
Chloie Millwee
Lawrence Rhymes
John Tate
John Stamey
Stella Davis
Minnie Ashinhurst
Ola Hall
Lola Stamey
Carrie Child
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Claim
An advertised claim promises cure of itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days with PAZO OINTMENT. The first application provides relief and rest. money-back guarantee offered if cure fails within the period.
Swamp Root Claim Cures Kidney Trouble After 7 Bottles
A letter from Hattie A. Quimby of Waterville Maine details severe kidney trouble 16 years ago lasting three months. She credits Swamp Root with full recovery after using seven fifty cent bottles. The statement ends with an oath administered by Anna M. Drummond and notes authority to administer oaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie A. Quimby
Spruce St
Waterville
Maine
State of Maine
Kennebec Co
Anna M. Drummond
Prove What Swamp Root Will Do For You
A letter from Dr Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York promotes Swamp Root claim a sample bottle can convince readers and invites sending ten cents plus a booklet on kidneys and bladder The pamphlet also markets 50 cent and 1.00 size bottles at drug stores under the Comanche Chief Exponent name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Antiseptic Wash and Powder Sold for Wounds
S. P. Smith advertises BORO ZONE ANTISEPTIC LIQUID and BOROZONE POWDER to purify and heal wounds in stock or humans. Suitable for screw worms, dehorned cattle, cuts or bruises. Packages priced 25c, 50c, $1.00 and $1.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. PL Smith
Painless Dentist Extends Visit Over Bank in Comanche Area
Dr. W. W. Sands, the Painless Dentist, remains in his office over Comanche National Bank for ten more days. Those seeking first class dental work should visit before the opportunity ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Sands
Comanche National Bank
Quarantine Lifting Notices Mailed by Texas Sanitary Board
Chief Clerk C. M. Welch sent 250 notices to state commission chairs railroad officials and inspectors informing them the Texas quarantine against livestock hides hay and related goods will be lifted Tuesday under restrictions. Governor Ferguson's proclamation absolves nearly all counties except four in Kansas and four in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
C. M. Welch
State Sanitary Board
State Commission
Kansas
Iowa
Ferguson
Jail Delivery at Ballinger Escapes Fifteen Prisoners
Coleman officers reported a wholesale jail delivery at Ballinger. Fifteen prisoners escaped by sawing through a wall between 2 and 4 am Saturday. by noon none had been found. The majority of inmates were described as African American with one exception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballinger
Coleman
Coleman Voice
Foot care ad and sheriff sale notice blend in one item
An old advertisement touts TIZ foot bath remedy claiming relief for corns bunions and tired feet. The text then shifts to a sheriff sale notice listing property in Comanche County Texas to satisfy a $417.70 judgment in favor of B F Anthony with a sale set for July 6 1915 at the courthouse door.
Sheriff Sale Notice Comanche County Texas 1915
By order of the District Court of Comanche County a sheriff sale is set for the first Tuesday in July 1915 at the courthouse in Comanche Texas. The property of Emma Blakemore J A Forehand J W Allen and J M Allen in block 90 Wright addition is sold to satisfy a judgment of 392.25 plus costs to Loy Jackman. Deputy J E Miller signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Comanche
Fairland
Comanche County
Texas
P. A. Petit
W. L. Allen
B. F. Anthony
A. D
Jack Cunningham
J. E. Miller
State of Texas
District Court
Loy Jackman
Emma Blakemore
J. A. Forehand
J. W. Allen
J. M. Allen
Coamnehe
J.D. Wright
S. W
Lou Jackman
May 17 1915 Sheriff Notice in Case 3398
A legal notice dated May 17 1915 directs the sheriff to act in case number 3398. Plaintiff B F Anthony sues defendants P A Petit and W L Allen. The document outlines service actions directed and delivered to the sheriff.
Sheriff Auction Set in Comanche County Lands and Property
Sheriff sale scheduled for July 6 1915 before the courthouse door in Comanche County Texas. W D Howell and F A Howell with Jokkie Burks seek cash on a $1095.32 judgment plus costs against them. Also an additional sale of 134 7 acres in Copperas Creek for Nat Holman W R Harris J A Holman and A F Holman to satisfy a $1569.80 judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
Comanche
District Court
Comanche County
Union Central Life Insurance Co
Nat Holman
W. R. Harris
J. A. Holman
A. F. Holman
Court House
John Tolbert
Copperas Creek
Varas
Moses Jones
Texas
A. D
Jack Cunningham
J. B. Miller
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Cai Ahry
Coca-Cola
THE
Coca-Cola Co
Atlanta
G. E. Johnson
Law
Masonic
Higginbotham Undertakers
Vaughns
Vaughn's
Auto Barn
Lester Hall
Office’. & M. Bank
Sipe Springs
S. E. Linder
Cotten & Smith's Shop
Dr. Price
W. D. Howell
F. A. Howell
Jokkie Burks
Rock Pile
N. E
Jakkie Burks
Tom Howell
Perry Carmichael
Jack
C. W. Cash
City Wagon Yard
Comanche, Texas
Wilhelm
West Side Square
Homer Wilhelm
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