Dentist Dr Lester Hall Opens New Office
Local dentist Dr Lester Hall announces the opening of his new office, offering general dental services and routine care to residents.
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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1916
Page
8
Comanche Guests and Visitors Reported This Week
A long list of visitors and locals stopping in Comanche and neighboring towns includes Charley Webber and family from New Braunfels, J Cunningham and family in Comanche, Will Wortham from Fort Worth with the Elevator Co, Dick Bates of Ft Worth visiting for James Wilson, Dr. J H Eargle of Lamkin joining the Chief-Exponent, and Dr I M Cochran of Lindale planning a partnership with Dr Lester Hall. The batch also notes travelers from Dallas, Cameron, May, and Ballinger and attends the Lewis Cook wedding among other social calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Webber
New Braunfels
J. Cunningham
Smith
Comanche
Daniels
San Saba
Jim
Perry Taylor
DeLeon
Will Wortham
Fort Worth
Platte Straley
The
Ballinger Banner-Ledger
Platt
J. H. Eargle
Lamkin
Eargle
Dr. Eargle
Scruggs Blue
Burkburnette
Inez Gilleland
Cameron
T. M. Rutherford
I. M. Cochran
Lindale
Lester Hall
Thadberg
Waco
Lucy Kirk
del Rio
Nat Holman
Local travelers noted in Comanche and DeLeon area
Hardy Jones and A. W. Palmer journeyed to Abilene and Comanche respectively on Wednesday. Mrs. A. R. Jarrett and her daughter Charlotte from DeLeon visited Mr. Jarrett, a normal student, for several days. John Fulghum of Spur and I. C. Gage with Mr. Phillips fished on Leon River Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardy Jones
Wade
Abilene
A. W. Palmer
Hasse
Comanche
A. R. Jarrett
Little Slaughter
Charlotte
DeLeon
Bettis Comedians Close Two Weeks Engagement
Bettis' Comedians under canvas wrap up a two week engagement here Saturday after nightly crowds and a wholesome show. The troupe’s clean humor and refined specialties have been well received by local audiences and fans anticipate a return engagement. Advertising copy mentions Reno vine tonic and a tent sale by W. W. Kilpatrick & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettis
Woodmen Picnic Proposed by Proctor Camp No. 495
The Proctor Woodmen of the World Camp No. 495 invites all to a July 4 picnic with good speaking, dinner, baseball games, races, and various amusements for day and night. Thursday July 4 1916. 42 45 E M Stone, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proctor Woodmen of the World
Proctor W. C. W
E.M. Stone
Dr A E Acton Relocates Dental Parlor to Campbell Building
Dr A E Acton announces relocation of his dental parlors to the Campbell building on the north side of the square and invites friends to visit his new office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
A. E. Acton
Pioneer Preacher W. W. Gressett Dies Sudden
W. W. Gressett, a pioneer preacher, died suddenly at his Soda Springs home last Friday at 10 a.m. after a period of ill health. He collapsed at his wife’s feet upon returning from work. He was buried Sunday at Suggs cemetery. His life was described as one worthy of emulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Gressett
Soda Springs
Live Stock Bought and Sold at City Wagon Yard
Dr. I. L. Vaughan and H. C. Bradshaw open a horse and mule sales stable. They offer top market price for horses mules and milk cows and promise bargains for buyers. Located at City Wagon Yard SE corner of square. Dr Vaughan, veterinarian, available day or night. Phone 335. Higginbotham's Monitor Steel Pitman and Aer omotor Auto Oiled Windmills require oiling once a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginbotham’s
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Promises Stomach Recovery
Adv advertising copy touts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy as a cure for gall stones cancers ulcers and auto intoxication yellow jaundice appendicitis and other fatal stomach ailments. It claims thousands of stomach sufferers recovered and notes the remedy is for sale by druggists everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayr
Rowland sells store to Canadian citizen
W. H. Rowland has sold his stock of variety goods and his business in Brownwood to F. M. Wright of Canada. Wright plans to open Wright Variety Store in a few days and operate from Brownwood as his base. Rowland will return to Comanche briefly to close holdings before making Brownwood his permanent home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Rowlay
F. M. Wright
Wright
Mr. Wright
R. Rowlandland
Brownwood
Comanche
Brownwood Bulletin
Coveted by All but Possessed by Few Hair Dressing Ad
Promises to restore beauty and lustre to gray or harsh hair using La Creole Hair Dressing priced at 1.00 in advance. Trade note highlights allure of a coveted head of hair and the product claim.
From the Cradle to the Grave Furniture Ad Slogan
A local furniture store proclaims it can supply goods from cradle to casket in a single storefront slogan. The ad emphasizes a wide range of merchandise offered upstairs and downstairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginbotham's
Commissioners Court Binds Old Records In First Rebinding
The Commissioners Court contracts Mr. W. C. Davis of Dallas to rebound old courthouse records. Many volumes are over 50 years old and work occurs in the courthouse to prevent loss of records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Commissioners Court
W. C. Davis
Dallas
Dr Acton Relocates Dental Practice to Campbell Building
Dr. A. E. Acton, longtime dentist in the First National Bank building, announces relocation to the front offices of the Campbell building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Acton
First National Bank
Campbell
Mr Love Lace Embalmer Serves Higginbotham’s
The Bangs area reports steady delivery of Irish Cobbler potatoes as farmers ship daily. The note from Brownwood Bulletin mentions continuous improvements in local business and seasonal activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownwood Bulletin
Judges of the Primary Election Names Listed by County
The record lists election judges for numerous locations including Comanche No 1 E D Cox and Comanche No 2 J P Hoff with many others such as Hasse J C Hardin Soda Springs L F Marshall and Dingler John Banner Gustine Kay Roberts Fleming R L Lane Energy W E Horner and more across districts Beattie A H Noble Indian Mountain S H Porter Robinson Springs J C Williams Suez J B Johnson Vandyke Sam McDaniel and Gap A L McDaniel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche No. 1
E. D. Cox
Comanche No
J. P. Hoff
Hasse
J. C. Hardin
Soda Springs
L. F. Marshall
Dingler
John Banner
Gustine
Kay Roberts
Fleming
R. L. Lane
Energy
W.E. Horner
Lamkin
M. B. White
Farmers Chapel
I. A. Neel
Hazeldell
W. S. Fuller
Wilson
J. R. Carroll
Proctor
D. S. Jennings
Theney
Dry
DeLeon
T. S. Ross
Downing
W. H. Loudermilk
Duster
R. C. McClellan
Rucker
W. G. Baker
Sipe Springs
R. T. Wallace
Shrum
D. T. Lindley
Bibb
J. P. Milner
Sidney
E. H. Jones
Whitville
M. B. Bates
Mercers Gap
J. D. Couch
Newburg
Beattie
A. H. Noble
Indian Mountain
S. H. Porter
Robinson Springs
J.C. Williams
One More Peanut Thresher For Sale in Car Load
In the second car load stand a number 2 Champion Peanut Thresher still unsold. A buyer can make good money with it and is urged to purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginbotham’s
Colquitt to Speak in Comanche Monday
Hon O B Colquitt former Texas governor will address the public at the Comanche court house Monday June 26 at 8 30 p m in support of his U S Senate bid Brooks and Colquitt scheduled for speeches that day Colquitt arrives at 2 30 and 8 30 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. B. Colquitt
Texas
Court House
Comanche
U. S. Senate
Colquitt
Gustine
Brooks
Bilious Attacks and Chamberlains Tablets Endorsement
A brief health notice explains bilious attacks impair liver function and digestion causing nausea vomiting and headaches. It recommends Chamberlains Tablets to tone the liver cleanse the stomach and restore health. The remedy costs a quarter and is available everywhere.
Palm Beach Hats for Men and Boys Highlighted
Burks Mercantile Co. offers Palm Beach hats for men and boys with styles from 10 cents. Slider and Lacy advertise men and boys headwear in the same period catalog language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burks Mercantile Co
Palm Beach
Slider & Lacy
Plantation Chill Tonic Ad Promises Quick Fever Relief
An advertisement touts Plantation Chill Tonic as a remedy for chills and fever. It claims the product will work within a week and offers a money-back refund if a proper trial is not satisfactory. The price is 50 cents.
Miss Dessie Rock Chosen by Dublin Board
The Dublin board of school trustees elected Miss Dessie Rock of Comanche to a position in the grades for the coming term. A Comanche graduate, she taught in Blanket schools the past two years and has training from the State university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dessie Rock
Comanche
Miss Rock
Dublin
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Drives Out Malaria
An old standard tonic advertised as a true remedy to drive out malaria, enrich the blood and build up the system for both adults and children. Priced at 50 cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GROVE
Also Mentioned on This Page
Erty’ Roi
Comanche Texas
France
Burlington
Brin’s
F. & M. Bank
Ben Anthony
May
J. B. Weems
Sweetwater
Ike West
Mrs. Dickson
Malvern
Ark
Rev
B. K. Tenny
W. W. Kilpatrick & Son
Woodmen
Rowland
Chevrolet
Dr. Acton
Mr. Lovelace
Suez
J. B. Johnson
Vandyke
Sam McDaniel
Gap
A. L. McDaniel
Comanche Ranch
Comanche, Texas
J. H. Bryson
Tom Johnson
A. F. Blue
City Marshall
Switzer and McCollum
Frisco Depot
Joel Nabers
Jim Payne
Comranche
Baste 1
Atwood Bros
Colville Indian Reservation
Washington
Smith & McCrea
Eagle
Spokaze
Wash
Foster Building
Houston
R. V. Neely
W. C. Ross Manufacturing Co
Little Rock
the Sanitary Grocery
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