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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1917
Page
4
Guy Knowlin and Morris J. Walker traveled to Dallas last week to take entrance examinations for the navy. Comanche continues to dispatch many of its top young men to enlist, with Postmaster Reese earning a reputation as one of the state's best recruiting officers.
An advertisement offers Blue Bugs Dead Shot Blue Bug Killer for sale under a direct guarantee at Car Roll’s Drug Store. The listing promotes the product and promises customer satisfaction with a guaranteed claim.
Chas. Frazier this week opened a brand new garage opposite the oil mill and is preparing to install a complete service facility. Frazier is an expert auto mechanic and the community expects success.
An advertisement offers Big Chief Flour described as fresh ground from pure wheat with no danger from wee wil or age. It claims every sack is absolutely pure and guarantees safety.
Last week the remaining sentenced prisoners were moved from the jail to penitentiaries, leaving J. and Mrs. Miller with no boarders and forcing a temporary suspension of business. Convictions were secured in most indictments, reflecting well on District Attorney Gile Callaway and the administration in Hamilton and Gatesville.
N J Franklin, who had been ill for a long period, died Wednesday night and was buried Thursday at 4 p.m. in Indian Creek Cemetery. Late news delayed life details.
A June 3 1917 letter from North Roby Texas author J D Phillips asks The Chief Exponent to publish a correction. He states his sons were not arrested for treason, notes a possible mixup with another J D Phillips, and mentions the boys helped raise the U S flag at Fisher county county seat.
Comanche Camp No 60 W. O. W. will unveil the monument of Sovereign Osgood Simmons on Sunday June 10 at 3 30 p m and hold annual decoration services immediately afterward. City officials getting violators of
City officials announced strict enforcement of auto regulations with 15 speeding complaints and four for failure to use rights filed by Thursday afternoon. The crackdown has led speeders to drive more reasonably than ever before in the city’s history.
A list of new vehicle registrations includes owners such as H. M. Neel Gustine with Chevrolet No. 810 W H Young Gustine Chevrolet No. 811 Paul J Rush Practor R No 1 Ford No 812 R F Allen Comanche Little No 813 W B Cottrelli Comanche R No 4 Chevrolet No 814 J H Stephenson Jr DeLeon R No 4 Ford No 815 Ed Ingram Comanche Ford No 816 Walter Parnell Comanche Chevrolet No 817 J N Redwine Comanche Chevrolet No 818 Pink McCrary Comanche Ford No 819 J C Henderson Comanche Ford Truck No 820.
Comanche’s big gun shoot drew immense crowds across three days with many out-of-town shooters competing. Prize winners and records will be announced next week with complete details available then.
Murrelly Little last week sold his stake in Little and Wetzel's Barber Shop to Dave James who has taken Little's chair. Wetzel and James have hired Earl Bell to work for them. James is a Comanche County native who has spent years in West Texas. Bell previously worked in his father’s shop on the south side two years ago.
At the regular meeting Tuesday night the I O O F lodge elected officers for the coming term. Sebe Payne was chosen Noble Grand Tobe Greer was elected Warden General, C C Kirk Recording Secretary George Hulsey Financial Secretary W B Payne Treasurer.
At the regular Hope Lodge No. 481 A F and A M meeting held Saturday night June 2 officers were elected including W M Co A Greene S W KE Anthony J W J P Kearby Secretary Jno D Waring Treasurer K L Macon Tyler Frank Stuart.
An 19th century healing ad touts Prickly Ash Bitters as a remedy for biliousness that “bleeds disease in the vital organs.” It claims to vitalize the blood purge bowel impurities and restore brightness, strength, and health. William Reese Co. listed as special agents.
We express heartfelt thanks to friends of Comanche who aided in our hour of loss for our husband and son Charles Garner and for the floral offerings May God bless you Mrs Charles Garnes Mr and Mrs R M Garner and Children
The Brownwood Bulletin reports a Monday evening picnic honoring guests Mr and Mrs W A Robertson. They rode to the new dam in cars and enjoyed a splendid lunch. Honorees include Ruth Farmer and Clara Moore of Comanche, Mary and Frances Street, Mary Printer, and Gertrude Crenshaw of Cadiz Kentucky. The party travels to Comanche Tuesday afternoon for a week or ten days with Ruth Farmer.
An advertisement claims catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated internally. It asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure works through the blood to affect mucous surfaces, detailing a blend of tonics and blood purifiers. The notice mentions testimonials and lists J. Cheney as proprietor with Toledo, Ohio, address.
During the campaign for the sale of Liberty Bonds the following have been sold J. E. Gray Eugenia Gray Burna Cochran I B Brown B D Turner Eugene Anthony Boyd Anthony Josephine Anthony Elizabeth Anthony Garrett E Palmer Mrs Inez Palmer T R Helmsley Mrs T R Helmsley R G Stanton Hayne Waring.
Thrasher of this city last week displayed a freak chick en that hatched with only one leg. The chick appeared otherwise sound and moved by using the single leg beneath its body, seemingly unaware of its missing limb.
Rev. S. J. Vaughan will preach at eleven in the morning at the Methodist Church. An old-time quarterly meeting is set for 3 p m Sunday. No late service due to pro ne meetings at other churches. Signed Board of Stewards.
An advertisement urges readers to start taking Prickly Ash Bitters to prevent illness during a busy season. It claims to purify the blood liver and bowels and restore health, followed by a signature of a special agent of Wm. Reese Co.
RAZ Z A Elkins Tin Shop advertises milk coolers priced at 3 75, 5 50, and 6 50 each. Each cooler is described as the best made and guaranteed.
Ad claims quick cure for piles within six to fourteen days. Promises refund money offer but appears unclear and contains garbled text and pricing references. No verifiable medical evidence or trustworthy sources provided.
Local tailor shop advertises weather wear with 150 samples for fit and style. Services include cleaning, repairing, alterations, and specialty work. Contact 207.
Kodak Films offers free prints and 3 and 4 cent prices by mail order. Special attention to mail orders. Luther Dixon resides north of Ford Station in Manche Texas.
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