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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1916
Page
15
The William Reese Co. in Comanche traces its origins to March 1891 when William Reese started the drug and book business on the old site. The firm has passed through family leadership with F J Reese and now Frank Reese guiding operations as manager and partner.
The Atwood brothers Jess and Manning, born in 1863 and 1866, built a major new and second hand furniture business in Comanche, expanding from the former Wn. Ellis & Son and Bowden Brothers enterprises. Since 1905 they have operated together, growing one of the largest firms of its kind in the area.
The Burks Mercantile Co announces arrival of new trunks and suit cases for customers seeking updated luggage options. Local shoppers can view a selection at the store today.
W. W. Kilpatrick senior member of Kilpatrick and Son Harness and Hardware built a long Texas career from Hamilton to Comanche and beyond, with his son Howard joining and later Fred adding an electric shoe repair shop. Jno P Hoff, born in Norway and raised in Wisconsin, moved to Comanche in 1892 and held multiple ventures including grocery, electric light, and general management of the Comanche Compress Company, while serving on the city council.
R F Holloway long time Comanche City Schools superintendent after a career in East Texas education. Born in Upshur county near Gilmer, he grew up on a farm and studied at Add Ran University now Texas Christian University, later teaching mathematics and guiding schools in Stephenville and Comanche. He also led the county normal and serves as president of the Mid-Texas Teachers Association convening in Brownwood March 24 25 this week.
Jack Cunningham born 1867 in Comanche County grew up near Comanche and Newburg. He became sheriff in 1912 and was re elected without opposition in 1914 after a 15 year western sojourn as cow puncher and stockman. He earned a reputation as an efficient fearless official.
Norton and Company marks a new business in Comanche opening September 15, 1914 at the present location. G E Norton, who came from Dublin, serves as manager and with his brother owns a leading market in that city. He is an experienced market man and has quickly won friends in town.
The article notes a jeweler who also runs the Ma jestic and Lyric theatres, highlighting his dual role as shop owner and theater proprietor in the local entertainment scene.
The article recalls the M. V. Fleming stand market's decades of operation and ownership changes, noting Bud Bishop and T. I. Collins, later Collins, and Collins’ retirement to bake. It profiles T. S. Collins born 1855 in Texas, his moves, and Comanche residence and civic service, plus Joe Miller born 1866 in Georgia, his Comanche life and public roles. It also mentions for sale oat straw, cool rooms for rent, and the Tate brothers’ long established Comanche business since 1896 with steady growth and reputation.
J W McCollum known as Uncle Wash born Floyd County Georgia October 19 1853 moved to Texas in 1872. Farmed in Comanche County near Creamer then Mercers Gap. Served as county commissioner in 1908 for two terms. Moved to Comanche January 1 1913 and ran a feed and wagon yard on North Main Street. Stockholder in F and M National Bank.
The label promotes GROVE'S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC claiming it drives out malaria and builds up the system with iron in a tasteless form. It emphasizes a familiar medicine line and strong health claims.
Miss Gene St. Clair was elected queen of the carnival and intended to be crowned at 10 a.m. Thursday, but rain prevented the ceremony.
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