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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1921
Page
7
Readable lines show train times between Comanche and Gatesville with connections in McGregor and Waco. Mentions 11 percent and various arrival and departure times including 8:85 pm 10:55 am 4:58 am 11:00 am 6:40 and 2:55.
EB Harris trustee will sell at public auction on the First Tuesday in July 1921 between 10 am and 4 pm at the Comanche County courthouse the one acre parcel east of Rev Edwards tract in De Leon Texas. The sale enforces a deed of trust securing a $972.52 note drawn May 28 1919 by C G Foust to John G Harris with 10 percent interest and attorney fees.
Fort Worth and Rio Grande Railway Co. will sell at public auction at 11 A M July 11 1921 at its Comanche freight house to the highest bidder cash only unclaimed and undelivered freight with unpaid legal charges. consignor is Chalmers Knitting Co Amsterdam NY consignee Simmons and Greer Co Santa Anna Texas sale in accordance with Texas law dated June 7 1921 by G W Jessup agent.
In the Northern District of Texas the Merchants and Planters Bank Hasse Texas Joseph Corneline Harding and Wiley Patrick Long were adjudicated bankrupts. The first meeting of creditors will be held in Fort Worth Texas on June 25 1921 at nine o clock in the forenoon to prove claims appoint a trustee and examine the bankrupts. GLENN SMITH Referee in Bankruptcy.
Word reached Mrs. Aaron Cunningham that the body of Ident. Rector Cunningham, killed in the St Mihiel drive of World War I, will arrive in New York June 15 and be sent to Comanche for interment.
HB Huff at Hamilton Drug Co offers to fit mwa J glagee free if needed for eye testing.
The Constable Precinct No 1 Comanche County Texas advertises an alias execution sale on May 28 1921 and July 5 1921 at the courthouse door Lamkin to sell Lot 5 Block 3 Geye Street Jennings Avenue 560 by 125 feet in Lamkin to satisfy a 1919 judgment favoring Charlie Howard against Albert Barnes.
The State of Texas to the Sheriff or any Constable of Comanche County is commanded to publish weekly for ten days a notice in a local paper. Homer Booth seeks probate of the last will and letters testamentary for Wm Booth deceased in Comanche County. The hearing is set for July 4, 1921 at the County Court in Comanche. All interested parties must appear and answer. Witness Clerk Jennie E Garrett. Texas. 42-43c
Comanche County Texas Court orders weekly publication for ten days before return day for guardianship of William T. Pulliam James T. Pulliam and Ellie B. Pulliam minors. Temporary guardian Mrs Martha A Barnes appointed June 1921. permanent unless contested at next term starting July 4 1921 at Comanche County Court House.
Special to the Chief from Van Dyke June 13 farmers rejoice after recent rain. Gen Green and family and others expected soon. Health reported good with no known illnesses. Local visits include Charlie Carnes and Ollie Graham guests of Sprouse, Connie Carnes visiting Downing, Nabers trip west, Maudie McGuire in Comanche, Loriie Starr visiting an aunt in Comanche, Alexis Whitlock from Mount Pleasant visiting Wiley McDaniel, Starr family visits in Comanche. Church and Sunday school urged for all residents.
Wichita Falls Texas June 2 Divorces continue to gain on marriage licenses in Wichita county with figures for May showing eighty two licenses to marry and forty six applications for divorce. Previous months had a smaller ratio.
Sour belching and burning throat sensation signal indigestion which can lead to illness. Prickly Ash Bitters is advertised to correct digestive trouble purify the stomach and bowels and improve well being. Price shown as 1.25 per bottle with Hamilton Drug Co. and Wm. Reese Co. listed as special agents.
An evangelist posted a sign reading Prepare to meet thy God at a road junction when a State Highway Department worker arrived and offered only the word Detour, reflecting a clash between faith message and road safety.
In San Antonio a pearl-handled dagger and eight Spanish coins were discovered behind a wall during dismantling of a former fandango hall. A copper pot trapped the coins for years, and Tiffany in New York will value the treasure. Charles Arnaud and Gua Ledoff unearthed the teapot shaped vessel and its sealed contents while tearing down the adobe structure.
A weapon was discovered near the top of a wall, concealed by mortar, and believed placed there to hide it. The finding suggests premeditated concealment related to a violent incident. Authorities are examining the scene for clues and potential suspects.
A brief note from J. H. offers free glasses to fit the reader, implying a charity or promotional gesture without details on scope or location.
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