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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1912
Page
11
Draughon’s Practical Business College promotes the Draughon Systems of Bookkeeping Short hand Typewriting and kin in Comanche claiming the world’s biggest system of schools with acclaimed methods offered to local residents.
Public notices list candidates for County Clerk Sheriff District Clerk and precinct commissioners in the 1912 Democratic Primaries. Named are M P Cain Mrs Mary L Smith J Frank Redwine H Haynes J W Graham D J Bowling Handleyd Cunningham V L Jackson H Tom Smith B F Cadenhead W W Tullos W D Carroll Ewell Allen Benton Stailey J H McCallum W J Patton J G White G H Loudermilk with re election noted for some incumbents.
Mrs. Ellis Bybee visits relatives at Proctor while J B Weems and D H Cunningham Jr travel to Fort Worth for business. J I Mayes visits Ballinger and G H Flowers goes to McGregor. Amanda Gage visits Putnam. Mrs R T Reid from Fort Worth visits her mother in Comanche area.
J T Townsend of the Farmers Union of Texas will speak at Cottonwood Copperas Prairie Turkey Creek St Joe and DeLeon locations. Most talks occur at night with De Leon at 2 p m on March 1 191? schedules follow.
The Baracas and Philatheas were entertained at Mr. and Mrs. Paris Smiths home on Washingtons Birthday. Colonial costumes greeted guests while games and a wall picture activity showcased skills. Elizabeth Chilton won a souvenir for keen observations as music and refreshments followed, a comical program by local men added merriment.
The February honor roll from the Methodist Sunday school lists Beginners Laura Harris. Primary department Charlie Cartwright. Junior department Beverly Thomas Dee Ashmore Robert Riley Ira Clemons. Intermediate department class No. 4 Albert Alley John Alsup. Class No. 11 Dixie Brightman Pauline Gage. Young peoples department class No. 5 Luide Hall.
A turkey dinner is set for Thursday March 7 at the chamber of commerce hosted by the Methodist Ladies aiding local charity. Proceeds fund community programs and the event invites all residents to attend.
A Masonic emblem found in Comanche is awaiting its owner. Call the office with a description and pay the notice fee to claim.
A list outlines candidates for a contest at the 5 and 10 Cent Store in Comanche. Names include Miss Neva Egbert, Miss Mamie Rambo, Mrs J A Gage, D Y Cahee, Mrs Manda E Hall of Sidney, Mrs J H Williams of Comanche, Mrs Vermila Hansard of Sidney, Miss Jewel Fritz of Comanche, Miss Nora Neal of Comanche, Miss Alma Hart of Comanche, Miss Myrtle Edwards of Comanche, Miss Pearl Gibson of Comanche, Miss Velma Atwood of Comanche, Miss Rebek Hill, and Miss Marion McCarty, with affiliations shown where readable.
The Bible school marked George Washington's birthday with an all day February 22 picnic. Students presented a strong program while Prof LaRoque's stringed band provided music. Principal speaker Prof Jenkins addressed a large crowd, honoring the father of our country and the local school.
Two second hand sewing machines to good order for ten dollars each. See S. J. Miles. 7th hand store.
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