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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1922
Page
6
An editorial urges renewed optimism as heavy rains revive Comanche County soil and prospects. It advocates civic effort to boost the town’s appearance, attract shoppers, and show merchants readiness to handle more trade.
Duncan School will stage Tithe An Old Fashioned Mother on April Sth at 5 p.m. The two hour and thirty minute program features a cast including Deborah Underhill Christelle Dillin Bill Pindle Katie Jones Beulah Jones Nadene Dillin and Lorena McNutt with roles such as The village Bell The country Sheriff and an out cast. Special features between acts promise added entertainment.
Superintendent L O Englemann preached on what Christianity means at the Mexican Gospel Mission. He cited a parable of two sons to illustrate repentance and forgiveness and urged early preparation as Comanche county nears a promising sports season.
Notice that on April 4, 1922, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., at the Comanche County Courthouse, the trustee J. A. Holman will publicly sell 60 acres in Comanche County described by the deed of trust securing $1,035 with accrued interest and costs. The sale follows default on interest and principal payments. The land is described as part of T. Q. Bullock Survey No. 378 and W. J. McDonald Survey No. 268, with metes and bounds provided. March 9, 1922. J. A. Holman, Trustee.
Comanche farmer J B Payne credits Doan's Kidney Pills with easing backache and kidney discomfort triggered by damp changing weather. He reports relief after use and notes the remedy costs 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. manufacturers Buffalo NY.
Plainview residents held a mass meeting after a Ku Klux Klan parade. Local attorneys offered to prosecute complaints and over 700 citizens pledged to stop mob activities. Fire Chief Hanks Plakemore reported shots fired to disperse the crowd but no injuries occurred.
The county track meet was rained out, but athletes feel confident about tomorrow as rain boosts morale and energy. Comanche is anticipated to report strong participation and favorable outcomes across events.
Hyman T. Nord of Dallas praises Tanlac for dramatic improvement in his wife Yanlae’s stomach and indigestion troubles. He says she is on the road to health after months of serious illness and plans to reach previous strength. The medicine is sold in Comanche by Hamilton Drug Co. and major druggists.
The senior class carnival netted a neat sum donated to the Arrow-Head Staff. The Glee Club recital accompanied the event and drew good attendance. A track meet was notably anticipated after ten months of rain.
D C Bailey invites farmers to bring poultry and dairy products including butter and cream offering top market prices. The notice emphasizes fair value and prompt payment to suppliers.
The County Track Meet and 18th district event are set for early April with De Leon and Comanche teams expected to compete. Lunch available at the ball park Saturday while participation rules warn non competitors away from the boys dressing room, with names to be reported to the County Attorney.
The families express gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy deeds flowers and words in a recent bereavement. They bless all who helped and sign by names including W H Sasterfield I W Satterfield and 8 J Hicks.
Texas citation by publication commands the Comanche County sheriff to summon L. H. Prater for the April 1922 district court term in case No. 6566 led by plaintiff A. B. Haworth. The suit concerns a 1921 promissory note for $220 with interest and attorney fees secured by a mortgage on undivided one seventh of land in Erath and Eastland counties, described with a 160 acre tract and linked patent details.
Cross Roads school ended last Friday after a highly successful term. A community picnic followed with residents gathering to honor the teachers Miss Nannie Perry and Miss Golda McKamey and to enjoy an orderly program thanking the staff.
Court records detail a complex lien and property dispute in Comanche involving L H Prater and Linnie Prater with W S Prater, asserting a first lien while challenging a deed of trust to FE T Prater. The case seeks foreclosure, judgment for sums, and attorney fees amidst multiple land parcels in Eastland County and a disputed 160 acre tract.
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