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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1926
Page
6
O. M. Kellogg, Pictrict Grand Deputy of the I O O F, visited Comanche this week from Kingsville. He met with the local lodge Tuesday night to discuss a burning fund and, with W. D. Carroll, visited other area lodges.
New Mexico man was freed this week on a manslaughter charge in the death of John B. Lasseter who was accidentally shot last August when Magee fired at Judge Leahy in a hotel lobby. Lasseter was born and raised in Comeanch.
The Comesche Milling Co and McGlothlin paid the highest market price for wheat, marking a notable transaction in the latest grain market report. The report highlights price levels sought by local millers and indicates strong demand among buyers.
The June rain cheered local farmers as neighbors shared visits with the Cox and Hurt families from Comanche to Taylor Chapel. Attendees joined a Brysonville children’s day event and a social at Steve Hilliard’s. Leroy Woolsey made a Blanket trip and Rev. Frank Reeder will preach Sunday evening at 8. Everyone is invited.
A Sunday full of rain drew a large crowd for all day singing. Local residents Lula Mae Garrett Edith Garrett and WIF (Wif) Garrett of Mercer Gap joined the gathering. Visitors from Gorman Pioneer Bibb Stephenville and Sidney attended events and a party at Coy Nelsons was planned for Saturday night. Ray McCorkle was hired as principal for the next term with Handsford of Sipe Springs visiting on Tuesday.
Dingler Mr Nive Hall reports the banner crop with an average of 85 bushels per acre. Henry Tates yields under 50 bushels per acre. Mrs Taylor Northcutt and family from Plainview visit Mr and Mrs R K Seago during their annual vacation. Fred Northcutt is a prominent Plainview businessman.
Come to see us when you want to buy feed of any kind. Slider and Lacy invite customers to visit for a full range of feeds and related supplies.
The community expresses pride in the weekend rain though Sunday night singing was canceled due to rainfall. Visitors Miss Ruby Kilgore and Miss Leatha Coker are noted, with others from the area at Beattie. A singing event is planned for Sunday night and Moody's Market advertises take home sandwiches.
Personal items list Altus Oklahoma visitors to Comanche and relatives in Comanche, Sipe Springs, Brownwood and Fort Worth. Names include Mrs J B Chilton, Elizabeth Hicks and Maidee Williams with references to graduations, weddings, and travels to Rochester Minnesota, Northampton Massachusetts, Exeter New Hampshire, and Phillips Exeter Academy.
Notice from W. A. Pate marshal cites common infractions on the square such as driving across parking lines and long curbside parking. It urges safety and notes violations will be prosecuted while announcing a price reduction on wheat shorts and related feed products by Slider and Lacy.
The County Court of Comanche County Texas appoints temporary guardian for the minors Love Fern F Love Love Love and Cecil James Love. The order remains valid unless contested at the next term starting July 5, 1926. The writ requires publication in a weekly newspaper for 10 days before the return day.
Fr Seeley from Chicago and Philadelphia promotes the Spermatic Shield as a breakthrough rupture treatment offered in town June 6 27. He claims immediate effect and no surgery or drugs with case success in large and incisional ruptures. Cautions against elastic trusses and notes government documents for inspection.
Harry Brin of Terrell Texas visited Comanche for a few hours on Wednesday to attend to business and meet friends. A 21 year merchant, he retains property on the west side of the square and praises Comanche as the best place, noting local fruit industry development.
A speaker predicts a prosperous future for Comanche driven by gas and water supplies, highway construction, and a growing energy economy. He envisions continued development with palm oil industries following the initial resource boom.
Comanche High School graduate Sterling Holloway earned a bachelor of law from the University of Texas with the second highest grade in a class over a hundred. After visiting his parents at Ranger he will sail for Europe to attend a students convention. Slider and Lacy offer reduced prices on Red Toy cane seed and Black Amber cant seed.
A vintage ad claims simple mixtures with buckhorn bark and glycerine in Adherixa relieve stomach trouble within minutes by removing gas. It says it removes waste and eases bloating, improves mood, and helps chronic constipation. Ad lerika is praised for quick, easy relief from Hamilton Drug Company.
Notice offers free substantial fans to church deacons for summer use while supplies last. Congregations encouraged to visit and collect before fans run out.
A delegation of Dublin boosters and a 30 member band will visit Comanche on Wednesday June 23 at 9 10 a m for a 30 minute stop to promote Dublin's 2nd Annual Homecoming set for July 1 2 and 3 A concert is planned and Comanche residents are invited to welcome the visitors Wheat prices are noted at the Comanche Milling Co and reflect the highest market price paid.
An ad touts Pedisan foot cream as fast acting relief for burning aching and itching feet. It claims to neutralize foot perspiration acid, soothe raw sores, prevent odor, and heal corns. Available as Pedisan 1 and Pedisan 50 from druggists.
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