Clarke Rogers wedding ties Comanche kin at Dallas
Lieut. Hugh S. Clarke and Miss Elizabeth Rogers wed in Dallas after furlough orders canceled leave. The couple's families from Comanche and Dallas attended. Clarke to report back to Camp Greene while Mrs. Clarke visits Dallas relatives before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh S. Clarke
16Th Field Artillery
Camp Greene Charlotte
Elizabeth Rogers
Comanche
Marvin L. Smith
Oak Cliff Boulevard
William F. Galbraith
Miss Rogers
M. E. Rogers
Smith
Lieut
Zender and
Paulson
Camp Dick
D. Charles Clarke
R. W. Higginbotham
Hattie Smith
Frances
Dallas News
Clarke
Jamie Clarke
Dallas
Hugh
Mrs. Smith
Liberty Loan Flag Raised in Comanche County
The Comanche County Liberty Bond flag was raised Friday in a countywide event. Despite threatening weather a large crowd filled the Baptist tabernacle for speeches by Lieut. McCann and L. B. Russell. Bonds were sold under the Presidents Match Me plan, totaling about 4300, with an auto parade from Proctor concluding the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Liberty
Joan
Comanche
Baptist
Tabernacle
Court House Lawn
Lieut. McCann
L. B. Russell
Proctor
District Court Proceedings Reported With Swindling and Theft Charges
State cases include J A Martin accused of swindling, Elmer Andress tried for cattle theft with a two year suspended sentence, J C Bretain convicted of burglary with two years in penitentiary, Alfred Coats sentenced to two years in a juvenile training school with parole, Clyde Brownlee ordered two years with a suspended sentence. Ex parte Charles Craig granted removal of disabilities as minor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Martin
Elmer Andress
J.C. Bretain
Alfred Coats
Clyde Brownlee
Chas. Craig
Purifying Herb With Liver Remedy Sells at 50e
Sallow complexion blamed on torpid liver. Herb ine purifies and strengthens the liver and bowels and restores rosy health to the cheek. Price 50e. Sold by S. P. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Smith
Mother's Day Service At Central Christian Church May 12 1918
Central Christian Church invites all to honor mothers on Mother's Day Sunday May 12 1918. Sermons include Our Debt to Motherhood at 11:00 a.m. and The World After the War at 8:30 p.m. Bible School begins 9:45 a.m. Samuel H. Austin, Minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Christian Church
Cavalry Recruiting Still Continuing in Comanche County
The Comanche Troop of Cavalry resumes recruitment this week aiming to reach 105 men. War Department rules prevent draft age classifications from changing due to National Guard enlistment. Officers O W Greene A H Blackshear Jr J B Chilton Jr urge interested men to join at the rear of the Comanche National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
National Guard
Comanche National Bank
O. W. Greene
A. H. Blackshear Jr
J.B. Chilton Jr
Cooperative Baptist and Methodist Meeting Opens
A joint meeting of Baptist and Methodist churches started Wednesday night with pastors preaching and Prof. Cornelius of Fort Worth leading singing. Officials say the gathering holds promise for a strong Christ campaign and invite all Christians to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Prof
Cornelius
Fort Worth
Pastor absent. Dr. T M Rutherford to preach Sunday
In the pastor's absence, Dr. T. M. Rutherford of Comanche will preach for us Sunday May 12, both night and morning. Hear ye him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Rutherford
Comanche
BAL LARD'S SNOW LINIMENT Healing Wounds
Barbed wire cuts and galls heal quickly with BAL LARD'S SNOW LINIMENT which is described as healing and antiseptic. Available in 25c 50c and $1 bottles sold by S. P. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
P. Smith
School Term Nears Close With May Commencement Events
The 1917 18 term ends as preparations proceed for the closing program. The May 20th closing play The End of the Rainbow directed by Mrs. R W Scurry. May 19th sermon by Rev Dr John Power. May 20th diplomas and addresses with Hon H N Goodson delivering the address. Local speakers chosen to meet high expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Scurry
John Power
H. N. Goodson
Local Draft Assignments List Names and Destinations
Men drafted to Camp McArthur on May 7 include R. L. Mauldin W. D. Morrow C. L. Bently and William Hellums. Five headed to Fort Sam Houston on May 11 are L. W. Boynton A. C. McCain W. G. Herring Wm. D. Walker and P. Palmer. Albert Guthrie and George Reeves to Mechanical School at Austin on May 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp McArthur
R. L. Mauldin
W. D. Morrow
C. L. Bently
William Hellums
Fort Sam Houston
L. W. Boynton
A. C. McCain
W. G. Herring
Wm. D. Walker
P. Palmer
Mechanical School
Austin
Albert Guthrie
George Reeves
Those Whom the Spring Feeling Has Struck
Those whom the spring feeling has struck paint up and dress the fronts of their places including T. M. Pulliam and the Pulliam & Lane Oil Exchange The Hamilton Drug Co and Bud Bishop's Con fectionery Others will catch the spirit If you can't put on a bold front put on a painted one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Pulliam
Pulliam & Lane Oil Exchange
Hamilton Drug Co
Bud Bishop
Red Cross Flour Drive Boosted by Local Mills
Comanche Milling Co owner J P Hoff pledged a sack of flour for the Red Cross. W Poyner near Sidney donated a sack of Big Chief flour last week and Hoff added another sack, making a substantial local contribution to the charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
J. P. Hoff
Comanche Milling Co
W. Poyner
Sidney
Fliour
Hoff
Get Rid of Your Rheumatism Now
An advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Liniment as a helpful remedy to relieve rheumatic pain, claiming the relief justifies its cost and urging readers to act now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Graveyard Work Day at Zion Hill on May 10
A community graveside work day is scheduled at Zion Hill on May 10 with invitations extended to all residents. Volunteers are asked to bring basic tools and wear suitable clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Hill
Mrs Straley reports sons in service and John abroad
Mrs Straley returned from Kansas City after visiting her children. She brings news that John Straley is in France in the post office department. She has three sons in the service Allie in the Marine Corps Mac at Fort MacArthur Cal and John in France.
Stop Those Sharp Shooting Pains Femenina
An advertised remedy titled Stop Those Sharp Shooting Pains Femenina is offered for sale at 1 dollar and 50 cents. The item claims to aid female disorders as a general health product.
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Harry Brin
M. Cochran
Drs. Cochi
Lester M. Hall
D. D
AN & Hall
Texas
J. T. Kennedy
Brownwood
C. W. Meadows
Waco
Fred Gentry
Jim Rowe
Brady
J.T. Kearby
Glen Rose
R. M. Clift
R. H. Moore
Joe Harris
Clarksville
Bazil McPherson
Garland Vick
Donaldson
Energy
Maud Amy Reese
New Mexico
J. W. Reese
Geo. White
Stamford
Grady Cox
Walter McNeill
Camp Travis
Lurleen Todd
San Antonio
H. H. Vaughn
Groesbeck
T. J. Cunningham
Children of
San Angelo
H. L. Stewart
Mothers Clubs
Otto Jepson
Otto
Carl Bruton
Waxahachie
G. A. Bruton
Dennis Harris
W. R. Harris
Oscar Cox
Orla Cox
Vel Cox
Rennie Sullivan
Moore
Rennie
D. Chas. Clarke
Hardie Slider
Clarke-Rogers
Eddie Howell
Victor Bond
Wesley Williams
Bieshear
Clark Rogers
Comanche CO
Liberty Loan
FBI
W. C. Odom
the District Court
Paris Smith’s
Kate Turner
Deck
Samuel H. Austin
J. T. Ferguson
Findley
Rowland
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Bon-Ami
Pickles Jr
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