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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1917

Page

2

Mrs Mary Bowman Dies After Long Pioneer Life

Mrs Mary Bowman wife of the late W F Bowman died after a long life in the county near Indian Creek Church. Born November 26 1836 in Georgia she married in 1857 and moved to Texas in 1868. She leaves 10 children H C J H Thad Parker and Mollie Fagan among others. She joined the Methodist church young and was active for over 50 years. Burial was at Indian Creek on Thursday May 17 with Rev B K Tenny presiding.

Mary Bowman W. F. Bowman Indian Creek Church H. C J. H Thad Bowman Parker Post City Mollie Fagan Methodist Church Indian Creek Rev B. K. Tenny

Ring program highlighted at Austin Convention

Arthur Everts of Dallas urged churches to practice faithfully while East Dallas church showed a marked record in tithing and urged continued support for the program.

Austin Arthur Averts Dallas East Dalchurch Everts

Tithing Tied to Church Growth In Canton Ohio

Pastor Samuel H. Austin promotes tithing as a spiritual financial system that strengthens churches. He cites Brother P. H. Welsheimer of Canton noting the Canton church’s growth and large Bible school, attributing success to tithing. Services listed for Sunday include 9:45 Bible school 11:00 sermon The Kingdom of God and 8:00 p.m. The Judgement to Come. Men invited to Bible Class.

P. H. Welsheimer Canton Ohio Canton Church Canton Bible School Kingdom of God Samuel H. Austin

Lemon juice skin whitener recipe uses lemon and orchard white

A homely beauty tip explains mixing juice from two lemons with 3 ounces of orchard white to make a quarter pint skin purifier. Strain pulp, keep it fresh for months and apply daily to face neck arms and hands to lighten freckles sallowness and tan.

Pleasant Valley Social Notes

Pleasant Valley shows visitors and family gatherings. Mr and Mrs Jeff Holland returned from a visit to Mrs Holland's father at Byrd. Mr and Mrs Tom Lacy visited with Mr and Mrs Robert Morris. Mr Dalt Parson and family called on relatives at Walnut. Miss Mable Morris and sister Iva B visited Mrs Bill Holland. Mr Aaron Ward and family also noted.

Pleasant Valley Jeff Hollaand

Local Guests Share Sunday Visit Across town

Mr and Mrs Walter Ward and Ward family matriarch visited J T Morris and kin Sunday. Gutherey couple and the Rogers sisters of Sidney joined. Rinehart duo stayed over with Walnut friends. Mable Morris and Ned attended a Sidney singing. Parnell family of Stag Creek spent time with Mrs Bill Holland. Will McGlotham and family from Energy visited a sister Mrs Harden. Ira Livingston and family attended May gathering.

Walter Ward Mr. Ward Gutherey Hardin Ira Livingston

Dr. Tinkle's Liver-eze Endorsed by Texas Vet

Dr. O. Tatum of Winters Texas advocates Dr. Tinkle's Liver-eze to relieve long standing constipation and improve liver function. He praises its mild action and says it won’t cause griping or sickness. The ad notes a 50 cent price with refund if unsatisfied and lists other Dr. Tinkle remedies and local outlets.

Tatum Winters Texas Tinkle Comanche A. P. Smith DeLeon Harmon Drug Co Gustine Sadler Drug Co A. P. Drug Co Proctor City Drug Co Sipe Springs Smith’s Drug Store Sidney A. A. Hilley

Cyclone Rips Through Copperas Prairie Area Destroys Homes

An inch of rain renewed by wind and hail, a small cyclone passed near Fred Vaneleave’s house, gutting paths of destruction. Jim Morris’s meat house collapsed, Ira Livingston’s residence was blown off its foundation, crops largely spared. Farmers report little impact from the food famine scare as planting continues. Local visits include Joe Davis seeking Sidney School principal post and Mr White from Comanche looking to buy cattle. A musical Friday at Mr. and Mrs. Cc White drew a large crowd, with Saturday night plans at Mr. and Mrs. R Q George rained out.

Copperas Prairie Gap Fred Vaneleave Jim Morris Ira Livingston Joe Davis Gorman Sidney Mr. White Comanche

Atwood Brothers Offers Rare Brand New Furniture Bargains

Bargains attract shoppers to Atwood Brothers as they feature brand new furniture items. The sale emphasizes scarce discounts on items across living room and bedroom lines.

Atwood Brothers

Dublin Boy Deck Davis Led Dallas Business Battalion

Deck Davis of Dublin, son of merchant W. B. Davis, led the Business Men's Battalion in Dallas as a major though likely past 45. During the Spanish-American War he served bravely as first lieutenant of Company M, Fourth Texas Volunteer Infantry, raised mainly in Comanche, under Capt. J. R. Holman.

Deck Davis Dublin W. B. Davis Dallas Deck Fourth Texas Volunteer Infantry J. R. Holman Comanche

Comanche Saturday Rain Disrupts Peanut Replanting

Heavy rains force many to replant peanuts in Comanche as seed supplies become scarce. Farmers scramble to secure seed and restart fields amid wet weather.

Freezone promised relief for corns and calluses fits heels era

A Cincinnati authority touts freezone as a quick painless fix for tender corns and hardened calluses. He claims the solution dries fast and removes corns without inflaming surrounding skin, with a small bottle costing little at drug stores. Millions may welcome the product as high heels rise.

Cincinnati

Laxative Brom Quinine Patent Ad Claims Cure in One Day

A vintage ad touts LAXATIVE BROM Q UININE as a remedy to cure a cold in one day and relieve cough and headache. It promises a full refund if it fails and bears W GROVE'S signature on each bottle.

Sts W. Grove

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United States Federal Reserve Banking The First National Bank Comanche, Texas Supt A. R. Jarrett J. E. Deely J. Layne Tral Christian News Mir, WM. Reese Drug CO St. Louis Kansas City J. A. Cox Alderson W. Va Cardus Cardui Do Guid Aechioes Porena Company Colambes Obie Bob Stanton Hunt WM. Reese CO Allen & Harris Mara Jim Moody Atta Clark & Dillard
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