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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1915

Page

4

County Correspondence Highlights Spring Farm Work and Local Visits

Spring weather aids farmers as they finish planting cotton and harvest oats. Local youths attended children's day at White Point, and residents report a large crowd. Rev. Clark and Rev. George Henry conducted services, with visitors from Brownwood and nearby areas. Cora is flourishing, and the community notes illnesses and social calls among neighbors and families.

White Point Nettie Acker Edith Brown Clark Joe Rogers Eddie Howell Comanche J. E. Howell George Henry Near Democrat Harmony Chas. Rogers Bill Brown Brownwood

Miss Lila Tompson Visits Cotton Grove Relative

Miss Lila Tompson from near Cotton Grove is visiting Miss Cecil Turner this week. A large crowd attended children's day with a nice program. Professor Henderson, Lap School principal, visited the school Tuesday.

Lila Tompson Cotton Grove Cecil Turner W. C. Garrison Dr. Carson Velma Comanche Miss Ross Gap Prof. Henderson Lap School Mr. Green Harvey Ross Gapvis

Children Attend Services and Socials Across Town

The report notes Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Ross attended the children's service. Comanche residents joined the local children’s day. Boys enjoyed a party at Mrs. Collie’s near Copperas Prairie. Mrs. J. P. Pattie visits Brownwood. School closes next Friday the 28th. Exhibition Friday night and picnic Saturday. Mill products including maize, kaffir, shorts and mixed feed now available from Neely Harris Cunningham Co.

J. C. Ross Comanche

Beattie and Paducah Visitors Attend Local Events

Beattie Mrs B B Dubose and baby of Austin visit her father while Paducah residents Mrs Hardy Black and children visit Sid Brightman. Forrest Haddox of Concord attends Sunday singing. Dr Blackwell and family come to Beattie in a car Sunday. Baptist church holds singing first and third Sundays. Bro Strickland resumes appointments Saturday to Sunday night. R H H Boulware Sr visits J M Fields family. at eighty he reads fine print without glasses and is not deaf.

B. B. Dubose Austin Jr. Hogan Hardy Black Paducah Sid Brightman Forrest Haddox Concord Dr. Blackwell Beattie The Baptist Church Bro. Strickland R. H H. Boulware Sr J. M. Fields Mr Boulware

Binder Canvas Repaired at WoW Kilpatrick and Sons

WoW Kilpatrick and Sons repaired binder canvas, delivering a restored cover and seam work. The article notes a skilled repair by the local workshop, reflecting artisan textile service and customer satisfaction.

Wow Kilpatrick & Son's

Graham Chapel Community News Busy Weekend Visits

Rev. Frank Luker visited relatives in this community Monday. Miss Corriny Luker, home from school, returned Saturday. Miss Grace Evans of Comanche visited early in the week. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor visited Mr. and Mrs. Clemons Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Gaines visited Mr. and Mrs. Baxter Sunday. Mrs. Carrie Ewing of Proctor is visiting this community at present.

Frank Luker Corriny Luker Grace Evans Comanche Taylor Clemons Mrs. Gaines Baxter Carrie Ewing Proctor

New Car Arrives for Belle of Wichita Flour

Fresh carload received by Neely Harris Cunningham Co. announces the arrival of the famed Belle of Wichita Flour. The message highlights the notable shipment and the company handling it.

Wichita Neely-Harris-Cunningham Co

Local notes from the area mention travel and health

Hill Lambreth departed for west Texas Monday night. Mrs. J. Holt remains ill from a spider bite but is improving. Miss Annie Pate and her Comanche brother visited the Misses Skinneres Sunday. Prof Teslie Randall recently concluded a highly successful ten nights singing school. A number from here attended the singing at Vandyke Sunday. A carload of Belle of Wichita flour has just been received at the store.

Sheriff Sale Notice in Comanche County Texas 1915

Sheriff Jack Cunningham announces a public sale on the first Tuesday in July 1915 at the Comanche County courthouse to satisfy a judgment of 1095.32 in favor of W D Howell against F A Howell and Jakkie Burks. Property described as Section 248 E T R R Co survey is levied upon. Deputy J E Miller assists.

State of Texas Comanche District Court Comanche County W. D. Howell F. A. Howell Jokkie Burks Sid Comanche County Varas Rock Pile N. E Jakkie Burks Jack Cunningham J. E. Miller

Remarkable case of Mrs Ham from Shamrock Mo

Mrs Josie Ham of Shamrock Missouri credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier with curing long standing female ailments. She describes complete relief from pain, weakness, hot flashes, and insomnia enabling her to work and enjoy family life again. She urges readers to seek confidential advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Massachusetts.

Shamrock, Mo Lydia E. Pinkham Josie Ham Shamrock Missouri

American Note Published Today at Balm

The official text of the American note to Germany was published today in Berlin. The foreign office said it would be several days before the Imperial Government’s reply is ready due to the note raising many points and requiring consultations across departments.

Erlin Germany Foreign Office

Roberson Sisters Sell Pretty Caps and Accessories

Handkerchiefs voiles pins hair ornaments and other fashion items are offered by the Roberson Sisters store in a display of decorative accessories for the season.

Roberson Sisters Store

TIZ for tired feet promises quick relief

An advertisement touts a 25 cent box of TIZ as relief for tired, sore, swollen feet. It claims instant pain relief from corns, callouses, and bunions, reduces swelling, and ends shoe tightness and foot torture.

Tiz

Comanche Mercantile Co Offers 50¢ Wash Fabrics

Advertises wash fabrics priced at 50 cents with a wide range of patterns and yard options at 25 cents. Promotional copy from the Comanche Mercantile Company highlights choice goods and value.

The Comanche Mercantile Co

Kitchener Signals Retaliation in Kind Over Gas Warfare

Secretary for war Kitchener told the House of Lords the British and French governments agree allied troops must be protected against poisonous gases by similar methods to remove the advantage such gases confer. The assertion aims to ensure mutual defense against chemical weapons.

Kitchener London House of Lords

Roberson Sisters Gift Hand Bags As Pretty Practical

Hand bags are presented as thoughtful and useful gifts by the Roberson Sisters, highlighting their attractiveness and practicality for everyday use.

Roberson Sisters

Colds and Croup Targeted by Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound

Medical authorities warn colds spread. some cities bar children with colds from schools. Spring weather brings many colds as figures note. The quickest and safest relief offered is Foley s Honey and Tar Compound by The Wm. Reese Co.

Foley Wm. Reese Co

Neats Foot Oil at Kilpatrick and Son's

Neats Foot Oil offered at W. W. Kilpatrick and Son's store for tackling leather care and shoe maintenance. Local shoppers can find the product and related supplies in the retail section.

Neats W. W. Kilpatrick & Son

These Beautiful Rockers From Comanche Mercantile Co

Furniture department offers rockers priced at 3.50 to 12.50 and up with comfort economy and elegance highlighted by Comanche Mercantile Co. Upstairs showroom promises moderate prices and accessible styles.

The Comanche Mercantile Co

Change in Lamkin Mercantile Firm

Mr T A Barnes of Comanche announces he has sold his one half interest in the Barnes wee Co at Lamkin to Mr BE J Barnes.

T. A. Barnes Comanche Barnes Wee Co Lamkin BE. J. Barnes

Don’t Be a Grouch A Health Note on Mood

A vintage ad suggests crankiness stems from poor digestion and liver function. It promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets from The Wim. Reese Co. as a remedy to make you light, cheerful and energetic.

Foley Wim. Reese Co

Meeting for Boys Corn and Girls Tomato Clubs Saturday May 29

A meeting for the Boys Corn and Girls Tomato Clubs is planned for Saturday May 29. An interesting and instructive program is being arranged for attendees.

Boys Corn and Girls Tomato Clubs

Whooping Cough Remedy Praised by Ohio Mother

Mrs Archi Dalrymple of Crooksville Ohio reports her three boys suffered whooping cough and cough spells for about a year before using Chamberlain Cough Remedy which she says cured the disease quickly. The remedy is sold by all dealers.

Chamberlain Archi Dalrymple Crooksville Ohio

Coffee Cake Batter Instructions From The Cook's Book

Sift dry ingredients beat the egg, add milk and butter to make one and one quarter cups, stir to a stiff batter. Turn into a biscuit pan, bake in a moderate oven, top with melted butter and cinnamon. The same batter works for Dutch Apple Cake or Prune Kitchen with apples or prunes on top. The Cook's Book has 90 similar recipes. secure a copy by sending the colored certificate in KC Baking Powder cans to Jacques Mfg. Co. Chicago.

Jaques Mfg. Co Chicago

Sheriff Sale Notice in Comanche County Texas

Judgment held by B F Anthony against P A Petit and W L Allen. Property to be sold for cash on the first Tuesday in July 1915 before the Comanche County courthouse door. Describe Lots 2 and 3 in Block F Fairland Addition Comanche Texas. Amount $417.70 plus costs. Justice J E Miller Deputy. Chopped maize advertised for poultry feed at Higginbotham's.

State of Texas Comanche District Court Comanche County B. FcAnthony P. A. Petit W. L. Allen Court House Fairland Texas B. F. Anthony A. D Jack Cunningham J. E. Miller

Also Mentioned on This Page

Menced Cora Severin Mercer Gap Willie Gore J. A. Osborne J. EB. Howell Sidney News Deposttors Guaranty Fund State OF First State Bank Comanche, Texas J. BE. Gray L. B. Russell E. E. Anthony E. BE. Denny G. BE. Smith J. W. Tate W. A. Wagner San Antonio & Aransas Coast Resorts Corpus Christi Rockport Portland Cerrville Ingleside Aransas Pass Waring S. A A. P. Ry Guadalupe River San Antonio & Aransas Pass By Texas Press Association San Antonio Pullman San Antonio and Aransas Pass By Geo. F. Lupton Rh. F. Holloway A. R. Jarrett W. J. Wilkins W. C. Reynolds J.B. Layne Graham Chapel Ham Balm Scott Scott & Bowne Bloomfield N. J Rockers Lamkin Mercantile Janet McKenzie Hill Cooking School Magazine Higginbotham’s Your Land Comanche County Abstract Co J. R. Eanes C. A. Hitt J.F. Redwine Jno D.waring W. G. Crush Dallas
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