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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1912

Page

1

Odell and McDonald Debate Draw Crowds in Terrell

The Kaufman Post reports a joint debate between D W Odell and C C McDonald in Terrell. Odell supported Ramsey, McDonald backed Colquitt, and Odell delivered a rejoinder after McDonald spoke. McDonald was praised for handling the discussion well, with the crowd from across the county present.

Kaufman Post D.W. Odell C. C. McDonald Ramsey Colquitt District Court Odell McDonald Raimsey Cleburne Terrell Daily Transcript

Business College Changes Name in Comanche Transition

A letter reveals Draughon’s Business College of Comanche will become Comanche Business College on the first day of next month. The Draughon course, textbooks, scholarships, and diplomas remain in effect, with new monthly summer rates of 7.50 and a plan to honor existing scholarships through transition to a permanent, square-deal institution.

Kno Phillip Hill Democrat School Draughon Business College of Comanche Comanche Business College Draughon Business College Co Nashville Tonn New Business College

Methodist Church Schedule and Society Reports

Sunday services include Sunday School at 9 45 a m and preaching by the pastor both morning and evening with the morning sermon titled The Glorious Day and the evening sermon The Treasures of Night A Junior Missionary Society and Epworth League meet at 7 30 p m A cordial welcome to Miss Jennie Blue Tunnels hospitalized with typhoid fever but reported doing splendidly at present

Junior Missionary Society Epworth League Jennie Blue Tunnels

New Officers Elected for Van Dyke Lodge

At the last meeting of the Van Dyke Lodge of F C C. C. F. the following officers were elected for the year Earl Frost N G D E Nabers L G Leonard Frost Sec y Ea Merritt R 8 N G Clint Fritz L 8 N G Joss Sprouse R 8 V G J C Fritz L 8 V V Frost Warden R B Chaplain

van Dyke Lodge C. C. F. Lodge of van Dyke Earl Frost N. G

San Angelo Man Weds Wednesday in Grand Saline

Miss Namilou Neil and J. F. Little of San Angelo wed at the Grand Saline Methodist church on Wednesday afternoon in a well attended ceremony. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Neil, was praised for her sunny disposition. Little, employed by a cottonseed oil company in San Angelo, was held in high regard by friends. The Sun extends best wishes to the couple. George Simmons, part of a San Saba fishing party, returned home sick this week and remains on the sick list.

Grand Saline Namilou Neil J. F. Little San Angelo Comanene B. H. Neil George Simmons San Saba

Cotton Marketing Plan Gains State Support From Unions

Peter Radford of the Farmers Union and G B Cain of the Texas Commercial Secretaries and Business Men's Association lead a cooperative effort to improve farm product marketing. The Texas Welfare Commission backed the union plan to finance distressed cotton with 6 percent funds and urged financial interests to aid. With adequate revenue, loans to indebted farmers could stabilize markets and raise cotton prices by at least ten dollars per bale.

Peter Radford Farmer's Union G. B. Cain Texas Commercial Secretaries and Business Men's Association Texas Welfare Commission San Anonio Farmers’ Union Cain Radford

Baptist Church Revival Services Soaring Spiritual Renewal

Revival services begin Sunday led by Jun Rey and Joshua Grovett, with Robert Jolly from Louisville directing singing in Comanche tabernacle. The community is urged to attend and cooperate to bless souls, with the pastors and musicians inviting all to share in grace and prayer.

Jun Rey Joshua Grovett Denver Colorado Brother Grovett Robert Jolly Louisville Kentucky Comanche Geo W. Shi

Hon 5 6 Gindley Announces for Senate

The district candidate Hon 5.6 Gindley was omitted from this week’s notice due to late platform arrival. Next week his full platform and name will appear. C. C Campbell received a $1 fine and short sentence for keeping overchange after paying a conductor $2 and receiving $4.95 back. He pled guilty to theft.

S.C. Findley C. C Campbell Ft. Worth Cambell

Elegant Gift From Brother At Huntsville

A. Cunningham received a carved horn cane made by a Huntsville penitentiary convict, described as a genius, with horns fitted to a wooden rod and a shiny blended color. Also notes Texas Democrat Hon. D. W. Odell's campaign stops for Governor candidate Judge W. F. Ramsey across Gustine Proctor Sipe Springs Sidney and other towns, inviting all to hear the issues. William H. Wood of Amarillo died by carbolic acid, leaving a note citing ill health and lack of support.

A. Cunningham John V Huntsville William H. Wood Amarillo

Rain in Texas Towns Reports Heaviest Flooding Since

Reports from Comanche and Red Grande detail record rainfall across the Panhandle and surrounding areas. Heavy showers Monday caused flooding, damaged clothing, heating stoves, and raised anxious concerns as residents seek relief and official forecasts amid ongoing rainfall totals near three to four inches.

Red Grande Panhandle Comanche

Old Time Songs Book Offer From Sherman Texas

A. B. Richards Medicine Co. advertises a booklet of old time songs including Annie Laurie My Bonnie Coming Through the Rye Star Spangled Banner Old Kentucky Home Auld Lang Syne and more. Subscribers may request a copy by writing Sherman Texas. cost is modest.

A. B. Richards Medicine Co Annie Laurie Bonnie Kentucky Sherman Texas

Will Speak at Gustine Interest of Colquitt

At a Gustine picnic next week Hon Barry Miller judge of Dallas District Court will speak in support of Governor Colquitt for re election. He will speak Thursday June 27 and is described as a brilliant orator and a good man loved by all who know him. A large Comanche crowd will travel to Gustine to hear him and be entertained by his oratory.

Gustine Barry Miller Dallas District Court Colquitt Miller Texas Comanche Judge Miller

One Thing Is Certain About Eye Glasses Fitting

The passage argues that people troubled with eye problems cannot fix their vision with ready made glasses. It claims changes, if any, will worsen. It cautions against selecting glasses from a pile and suggests few will fit, with four people possibly doing better without any glasses.

HAMILTON HOUSE FOR RENT ON NORTH MAIN ST

Nice six room house with cistern and city water, located on North Main Street four blocks from the square. Mrs M E Wilson also listing FOR RENT two furnished upstairs rooms via Dr A E Acton.

M. E Wilson A. E. Acton

Afternoon and Evening Event at Baptist Church

The article describes a spring social event at the Baptist Church featuring a green decor with palms and ferns. Miss Stella and Miss Walker are noted among the guests, with a seven course repast prepared by Wear and served in white with pink roses. Six tables hold forty four guests as the bride-to-be attends a formal gathering in a grand setting.

Stella Ormerly Tak Baptist Chui

Also Mentioned on This Page

John Deere Neely Harris-Q D Boggess Business College D. M. Hergine & Co Ifme Wilson B. B. Cain Baptist Church Gindley Senate D. W. Odell W. F. Ramsey Proctor Sipe Springs Sidney Democatic Comanche County The W. H. Hamilton Gomezin W. T. McPhere Oma Boargge
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