Witt and Mackey Ford Station Pioneer of Comanche
Marcus Kay Witt, a longtime Comanche auto dealer, born in Bell County, rose from farm beginnings to teach alongside public school superintendent work before introducing Ford cars to Comanche. His persistent salesmanship brought cars to town rapidly, earning him local pride for honest hustle and grit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Kay Witt
Comanche
Bell County
Texas
Thomas Arnold High
Comanche County
Ida Osborne
Obituary Honors War Veteran William T. Dobbs
William T. Dobbs, born May 9, 1845 in Marion county Arkansas, died March 14, 1916 at age 70 years 9 months and 5 days. He served in the 27th Arkansas Infantry and with Jackson's cavalry, lived in Comanche county since 1887, and held public offices as street and county commissioner. He leaves five children and five siblings, and was remembered for generosity and steadfast public spirit.
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Bill
Marion County
Arkansas
Dee
Nancy Elizabeth Hicks
Ark
N. V. Nicholson
Jones County
Will Lester
Snyder, Ok
George Dobbs
Lawton
Charlie Dobbs
Snyder
Ollie Cox
Altas
Mr. Dobbs
Co.a
27Th Ark
Jackson
Comanche County
Uncle Dansong
Comanche
Announcements for District Judge and County Officials
A public notice lists candidates for district judge, representative, county clerk, tax assessor, tax collector, county attorney, district clerk, sheriff, county superintendent, and commissioners across precincts one two and three. Names include J H Arnold W T Loudermilk W L Jackson T Jay Benton Stailey J H Haynes Jesse Hughes Bessie Egbert E C Dodson Nugent Durham Cunningham J D DePriest T W Stark Jr E R Armstrong M E Hall J L Stagner L Peters 8S Findley A B Queen W W Cox Bob McCampbell W T McPherson A B Haworth Jokkie Burks Artie Loyd J E Miller Mrs J Be Deely W D Jenkins Derroll Fenabers R W Fielder T A Ward G E Ed Seay S J Hicks T B Seago B H Ler H Shockley Jo W Wyatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Loudermilk
W. L. Jackson
T. Jay
Benton C. Stailey
Jim H. Haynes
Jesse T. Hughes
Bessie Egbert
E. C. Dodson
Nugent Durham
Cunningham
J.D. Depriest
T. W. Stark JR
E. R. Armstrong
M. E. Hall
J. L. (Luther) Stagner
L. Peters
C. Findley
A. B. Queen
W. W. Cox
Bob Mecampbell
W. T. McPherson
A. B. Haworth
Jokkie W. Burks
A. J
Artie) Loyd
J. E
Joe) Miller
J. BE. Deely
W. D. Jenkins
Derroll Fenabers
R. W
Rufe) Fielder
T. A. Ward
G. E
Seay
J. Hicks
T. B
Bud) Seago
B. H. Ler
H. Shockley
JO. W. Wyatt
Kennedy Loses Home in Cottonwood Farm Fire
Jed Kennedy of near Cottonwood lost his home and barn to a fire last Saturday while he was in town and his wife, returning from visiting a neighbor, arrived to find the house and barn burned to ashes.
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Jeds Kennedy
Cottonwood
Comanche District Notices and Visits Report Local Figures
Knights of Pythias district meeting attendees include C F Findley M J Sullivan B C Stailey and W H Slider in Dublin Tuesday night. Various visitors from Fort Worth Wichita Falls Paris and Temple drop by Comanche and nearby towns while families attend weddings and a bedside vigil for Mrs Vanzardt.
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C. Findley
M. J. Sullivan
B. C. Stailey
W. H. Slider
Knights of Pythias
Dublin
George Montgomery
Brooks Carnes
John Anthony
Concho County
Burrell Lewis
W. Scott Farmer
Near Blanket
Comanche
John Weems
Sweetwater
Automobiles Registered In Local Listings
Automobile registrations show owners and vehicles in Comanche DeLeon Gustine and Sipe Springs. Ford models include 317 518 319 321 323 324 with Buick 399 and Saxon 325 Maxwell 326 and 327. Names listed: W H Stewart Doyle Hamilton J W King J E Harris Rt St Moore C M Farrow R A Couch R A Parsons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle Hamilton
Gustine
Motorcycle
J. W. King
Sipe Springs
Ford
R. A. Couch
Maxwell
R. A. Parsons
DeLeon
Fort Worth Bookkeeping Shorthand and Telegraphy School Ad
A Fort Worth based advertisement promises a $20 check for interested adults in Bookkeeping Shorthand or Telegraphy courses with a guaranteed job on completion or tuition refund. It highlights bank representation, direct industry ties, and official status with rail and telegraph companies, urging readers to enroll at Sixth and Main Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Brantley-Draughon College
Atlantic
Pacific
Great Lakes
Gulf
United States
Telegraphy College
Telegraph College
Railway and Telegraph Companies
Western Union
Western Union Telegraph Company
Comanche Scholastic Enrollment Increases Boosts District
The Comanche school district census shows a significant rise in enrollment, reaching 847 pupils for the first time in years. The district educates more than 1000 pupils, and residents with unenumerated children are asked to report to Mr Holloway or A S Harris.
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Comanche
Comenche
Marriage Licenses Issued Foltz L Terrill and Miss Etta Weatherford
Foltz L Terrill and Miss Etta Weatherford received marriage licenses. Following the registrar's records, the couple plans nuptials in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foltz L. Terrill
Miss Etta Weatherford
Read It in The Chief First for Money-Saving Ads
The Chief presents money saving ads and highlights how readers can cut costs by checking the paper’s advertising sections. Practical tips and featured deals guide shoppers to affordable options.
Classified Ads Workers and Potatoes
Wanted any kind of work by T A Huggins and Wanted work. Phone 348. For sale the celebrated Hensler Yam Sweet Potato Slips pure stock at 3.00 per 1000 prepaid. A A Hensler Comanche Texas (28-31 pd).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hensler
A. A. Hensler
Comanche
Texas
For Sale Rose Comb Island Red eggs for hatching
Rose Comb Island Red eggs for hatching Buckeye strain priced at 2.50 for 15 eggs. Contact X N Mayberry at telephone 220. (27-31pd)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
X.N. Mayberry
Squabs priced cheaper than chicken at Dudley's
Eddie Stephenson offers dressed squabs for 35 cents per pair, with delivery available. The note promotes a bargain on poultry products at Dudley's shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Stephenson
Dudley’s
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R. G. Armstrong
Troune
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Ford 317
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