Allen Hardware Company Opens in Comanche
The Allen Hardware Company opens a modern hardware store in the Jay building on the square east side. Otto Williamson, formerly of Com mite and Brownwood, will manage with Jack Applewhite of Brownwood joining Allen in running the store. The firm, including John T. Allen Mullin and Williamson, will offer hardware implements and pipe fittings.
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Allen Hardware Company
Jay
Otto Williamson
Com- Mite
Brownwood Charge
John T. Alan
Randolph and Allen
Mullin
Austin-Hall Hardware Company
Jack Applewhite
Brownwood
Tore
Amanche
Williamon
Former Comanche Men Head New Oil Company
Progress Oil and Gas Co of Waco Texas recently organized with W Meadors former resident and A B Moore of Corpus Christi as president and trustee. Capitalized at 150000, the firm owns valuable acres in Comanche County and counts top state business leaders among its owners.
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New Oil Company
Progress Oil and Gas ‘Co
Waco
Texas
Thanking Neighbors for Kindness During Illness and Death
The family of L. L. Norwood expresses gratitude for the kindness shown during illness and death. They pray God will reward loving words and deeds. Signed by L. L. Norwood and children R. E. Sager Howard M. Sager Mr. and Mrs. C. Webber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Norwood
R. E. Sager
Howard M. Sager
C. Webber
Moore Seeks City Rotary and Tax Collector Post
C M Moore announces his candidacy for City Rotary and Tax Collector, noting recent city council endorsement. He pledges to seek voters support and promises faithful service if elected.
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Hich Place
C. M. Moore
Best of the Season Neapolitan Troubadours at High School
Next Tuesday night at eight o clock the Neapolitan Troubadours will perform at the High School in the department of the season's Ly attractions. The quintet of musicians can deliver a real performance.
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Lyceum
Casing Stock Liquidation Notice by Todd Raudals Jennings
Notice of discontinued casing handling and sale of remaining stock at reduced price by Todd Raudals and Jennings. Limited quantities available at current bargain lot. Buyers urged to contact for details and prices on remaining casings.
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Todd-Raudals & Jennings
World Laughs Dog Majestic Monday Screening
The article mentions Charlie Chaplin in Dog and a Majestic screening Monday. It notes cheap potatoes, seed potatoes, and a sale at Roberson Sisters & Co with Red Seal Gingham at 20 cents per yard.
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Charlie Chaplin
the Majestic Monday
Roberson Sisters & Co
Former Comanche couple celebrate golden wedding
Mr and Mrs J B Woodward celebrated their golden wedding day at their Clyde Texas home on Sunday March 2 with all their children secretly gathered to surprise them. John R Woodward married Mary Martin March 2 1869 in McMinnville Tennessee. They moved to Abilene in 1889 and Comanche in 1894 before settling in Clyde. Their children M E Woodward Martin aunt Frank Woodward Ella Woodward and Morris Woodward attended along with other local friends.
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Clyde
Texas
M. E. Woodward
Comanche
Martin
Frank Woodward
Tyrong
Okla
Ella Woodward
Morris Woodward
John
Woodward
Guardianship Notice for Middleton Minors Mineral Lease
In Comanche County Texas guardian C R Middleton seeks authority to lease the undivided one twelfth mineral interest of minors Bessie Raby Joe Vera May and Kathleen Middleton on 160 acres Lot No 2 in a 640 acre tract originally granted to John Lemon and Pat to C M Hubby assignee. March 15 1919 set for hearing unless objections arise.
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Bessie
Raby
Joe
Vera
May
Kathleen Middleton
Comanche County
Texas
John Lemon
Pat
C. M. Hubby
C. R. Middleton
Guardian seeks lease of 95 acres in Comanche County
Doritha Johnson guardian for minors named Ruby, Nerbert, Cecil, Naomi, Iris, A J, and Johnnie Johnson filed with Comanche county probate court to lease undivided one half interest in 95 acres from the Andrew Chiars survey. The land lies on Mercers Creek six miles south of Comanche and is known as the old Montgomery pie. Hearing set for March 15, 1919.
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Doritha Johnson
Ruby Johnson
Nerbert Johnson
Cecil Johnson
Naomi Johnson
Iris Johnson
A. J. Johnson
Johnnie M. Johnson
Comanche County
Andrew Chiar
Texas
Mercers Creek
Comanche
City Secretary and Tax Collector Announcements
For City Secretary and Tax Collector: For City Treasurer W H Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Moore
W.H. Davis
County Teachers Meet Planned in Comanche March 29 1919
The countywide field and track meet scheduled for March 29 1919 at Comanche seeks full teacher cooperation and membership payments. Events include preliminaries March 28 debates and declamatory contests, March 29 hurdles and sprints, finals track and field, plus evening debates.
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Comanche
Hurdies
O. W. Fagata
Proctor
E. Y. Gibbs
Treasur
Conquering Banner of Earth Sermon Announced by Pastor
The Methodist church invites soldiers and strangers to Sunday morning services on March 9 with the sermon Subject Sun day morning March 9 The Conquering Banner of Earth Which Will be Unfurled in Heaven Josephus Lee pastor extends a cordial welcome.
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Earth
Josephus Lee
Guardian seeks lease for minor in Abe M Nelson estate
In Comanche County Texas a guardian Mrs E J Nelson for Abe M Nelson and other minors asks the County Judge for an order to lease the minors interest in land for oil gas and minerals. The property is an undivided 4 16 interest in 30 acres with hearing set March 17 1919 at the courthouse. FE Nelson guardian signs the notice dated March 1 1919.
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Comanche County
Texas
E. J. Nelson
Abe M. Nelson
Towit
Comanche
A. D
FE. I. Nelson
Guardian
Cemetery Work At Zion Hill Friday Before Fourth Sunday
The community invites volunteers to a cemetery work day at Zion Hill this Friday before the Fourth Sunday in March. Attendees should come prepared to spend the day in useful service.
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Zion Hill
Abstract rush orders to George Neill Abstract Co.
Rush orders for abstracts should be sent to George Neill Abstract Co located on the east side of the square.
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Jarrett
Perl Boyd
Miss Mabel High
George Barnes, Jr
Ola Cunningham
Henry Gantz
Miss Jackson
O. Cunningham
George Neill Abstract Co
East Side of Square
Charlie Chaplin in Dog's Life Majestic Monday
A brief note promotes the showing of Charlie Chaplin's film Dog's Life at the Majestic on Monday. The card hints a local cinema schedule and invites audiences to enjoy Chaplin's iconic silent comedy.
Copperas Creek Oil Association Accepts Drilling Contract
The Copperas Creek Oil Association awarded the drilling contract this week to T. B. Holden of De Leon. Drilling will start by April 1 as per the contract, after the rig was let a few days ago and erection begun.
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Copperas Creek Oil Association
T. 8. Holden
de Leon
Comanche Gusher Oil Company Lets Rig Contract
The Comanche Gusher Oil Company let the contract for the erection of the rig for their Knowles well. Winston and McAdams of De Leon secured the contract and will start rig erection within ten days with drilling to begin within thirty days.
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Comanche Gusher Oil Company
Knowles Well
Winston & McAdams of
de Leon
Clarke Family Receives Trophy Collection From Captain
Mr and Mrs D Chas Clarke receive trophies from their son Captain Hugh Clarke serving in the army of occupation. Among the items are Capt Clarke’s cap worn in the Argonne and at Chateau Thierry, a cap from a dead German, and a cigarette lighter seized from a German prisoner. The keepsake will be treasured by the Clarke family for years.
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D. Chas
Clarke
Hugh Clarke
St. Meihil
Argonne
Chateau Thierry
Real Chickens Exhibit Promising Barred Rock Poultry
Joe Wagner of Comanche Route No 1 exhibited a pen of Barred Rock chickens in Comanche on Monday. The display illustrated the quality a dedicated farmer can achieve with effort and attention.
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Joe Wagner
Comanche
Atwood and Pearce Married in Waco Baptist Parsonage
Odell Atwood and Alma Pearce were quietly married at 9 p.m. Saturday at the Baptist parsonage in Waco. Odell is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jess Atwood of this city. Alma is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Pearce, formerly of Comanche, now of Waco. Friends extend their best wishes.
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Odell Atwood
Alma Pearce
Waco
Baptist Parsonage
Odell
Jess Atwood
Alma
R. W. Pearce
Comanche
Cople
Prickly Ash Ritters Offered for Kidney Trouble Relief
For serious kidney diseases Prickly Ash Ritters is a remedy of merit. It relieves backache dizziness persistent headache loss of strength and nervous weakness indicating kidney trouble. Price 1.25 per bottle. The Wm. Reese Co Special Agents.
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Wm. Reese Co
Neapolitan Troubadours at High School Lyceum
Next Tuesday at 8 p m the Neapolitan Troubadours perform at the High School in the season’s Lyceum attraction. A five man group promises a real footlights entertainment with a polished stage show.
Charlie Chaplin in Dogs Life at the Majestic Monday
The feature presents Charlie Chaplin in Dogs Life at the Majestic Theatre on Monday. Audiences will see Chaplin’s signature comedy and silent-film style in a classic cinema engagement.
If you haven't laughed in years you will if you see Charlie Chaplin
Majestic Monday event showcases Charlie Chaplin in the silent era comedy Dogs Life. The screening promises lighthearted humor to lift spirits and entertain audiences seeking classic film charm.
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Charlie Chaplin
Majestic Monday
Norrill Selected as Comanche Chamber of Commerce Secretary
The Comanche Chamber of Commerce directors chose N. J. Norrill of Santa Anna as secretary, effective Monday. He brings town-building experience and a strong Thrift Stamp record, with plans to launch campaigns to boost internal development and external relations for Comanche.
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N. J. Norrill
Chamber OF Commerce
M.y 7
Norrill
Santa Anna
Comanche
Norill
Norvill
Chareg
Mothers Clubs to Hold Joint Meeting at High School
A joint meeting of the Mothers Clubs will be held at the High School building on March 14 at 3 45 p m Members are urged to attend.
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Mothers Clubs
Farmers Lease and Royalty Ads Front The Comanche Lease Exchange
Farmers list leases and royalties with The Comanche Leen Oil Lease Exchange to reach buyers and simplify oil rights deals. The notice outlines services for posting, negotiating, and connecting landowners with lessees.
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Comanche-Leen Oil Lease Exchange
Home Abstract Co. Announces No Tips Policy
Home Abstract and Title Co. states it refuses any bonus or extra charges on abstracts and promises faster, accurate service for standard prices. Manager Guy R. Molcomb urges customers to choose their home ground meal product Big Chief.
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Guy R. Molcomb
Mgr
Home Abstract& Title Co
Stock and Poultry Remedies Line at Slider and Lacy
A full line of Stock and Poultry Remedies is offered at Slider and Lacy's, providing products for farm animal health and care. The display highlights medicines, tonics, cures, and preventive treatments for livestock needs.
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Slider & Lacy’s
Buy home ground Big Chief Flour and Meal
A local advertisement urges customers to choose Big Chief Flour and Meal as their exclusive staple, promising reliable quality and no need to purchase competitors.
Furniture Hospital Offers Upcycled Old Style Furnishings
G. H. Ferrill revives antique furniture at Furniture Hospital turning vintage pieces into contemporary designs, showcasing old styles with modern appeal. Local shop highlights craftsmanship and restoration expertise for unique home accents.
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G. H. Ferrill
Furniture Hospital
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The
Cash Store
Exter Walling
Lana
Coleman’s Grocery and Bakery
M. Coleman
J. J. McCook Motor Co
Commerce Street
Dallas
Tex
the Methodist Church
Dog's
Majestic
Dog’s
J. J. Schellberg
Copperas Oil Association
Atwood-Pearce
Home Abstract CO
Big Chief
Comanche. Produce. CO
D. C
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