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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1923
Page
5
The Edmondson residence on North Main Street east of the city limits was destroyed by a late night fire just before eleven. The origin is under investigation as the family awoke to flames with little saved, escaping in night garments.
L B Russell announces the Old Settlers and Soldiers Association will hold a one day picnic on Thursday June 28 at Vandyke. The event includes grounds preparations by a local committee, members aged twenty five and veterans of the Civil War, and possible membership changes at a day meeting. Further notices will follow in local papers.
White's Cream Vermifuge described as certain destruction to intestinal worms and harmless to children and adults. Price Brice. Sold by 8. P. Smith.
George Montgomery and Gerald Bryson shipped two cars of cattle to Fort Worth Monday, loading them on the Frisco at Watson seven miles west of Comanche. Joe Lee, Walter Barrett, J B Lot hermilk and Seward Bros. have each loaded a car of cattle here for the Fort Worth markets this week. A car of eggs is to be shipped out from here today and a car of poultry Saturday.
Two or three airplanes passed over Comanche early in the week. One flight on Monday morning carried Mr. Moore manager of the Fort Worth Record en route to San Angelo for the West Texas Chamber of Commerce convention.
The Hico News-Review argues for an electrical interurban from Dallas to Brownwood via Fort Worth Hico Carlton Gustine Comanche and other towns. It asserts rail connections boost growth, cites Cleburne and Glen Rose, and urges a straight line from Cleburne to Brownwood as constructive dreaming.
The following licenses have been issued: Fred Rutledge Jr and Miss Melva Nance from De Leon Rh TB Ewing and Miss Alice Irene Morgan from Proctor BE D McDaniel and Miss Susie Webb from Carlton.
Demonstrating a Studebaker sedan at Comanche Tuesday afternoon, Ball & Blankenberger of Cisco showcase the car. The firm holds Studebaker agency for Eastland Comanche and Brown counties with A C Motor Co as Comanche representative. O Brightman recently bought a Studebaker and has been driving one for weeks.
Homer Tupin eight son of Mrs R A Tupin suffered a deep cut to his foot while playing when he stepped into a hole in the yard containing broken fruit jar. The wound required eleven stitches from the physician. He has been recovering well after the accident.
J B Layne, completing forty years of teaching, was reelected superintendent of Comanche Public Schools for the coming year. He has served about ten to twelve years with the district, initially as principal and more recently as superintendent, and will guide the summer normal at John Tarleton College in Stephenville, a position he held last year.
The Rev Gaines B Hall longtime pastor here now at Cisco will occupy the pulpit Friday night May 25 and on Sunday May 27 at 11 oclock a m and 2 oclock p m All are welcome and invited to attend all services.
The O E S school of instruction will convene here this afternoon at 2 o clock with the program continuing today and tomorrow as previously published.
Sipe Springs hosts Blanket on Sunday May 27 at 3 30 in the afternoon. The rivalry is long standing with a perceived grudge and a large crowd is expected. On June 3 Sipe Springs will meet Desdemona at home.
Norrid and Prater advertise poultry sale offering hens at 17 cents per pound over two days. The ad highlights free coupons for silverware and urges customers to visit the store.
The American Legion Band performed on the courthouse lawn last Sunday under Director Tunstall. A large audience attended and praised the selections as very enjoyable, with universal remarks that the band "made good music."
The American Legion met at noon to set Memorial Day plans for next Wednesday May 30. Comanche stores will close 3 to 6 pm. The firing squad in uniform will march from the public square to the cemetery to decorate graves of Civil Spanish American and World War soldiers. Ladies invited to bring flowers. Poppies ordered for sale by young volunteers.
Grady McCullough, a Co Manche schoolboy from south of the city, broke an arm Sunday night while cranking his car after visiting a neighbor. He was preparing to drive home when the accident happened.
Uncle Dave Cunningham, 81, was stricken with hemorrhage of the bowels yesterday near his Comanche county farm. His condition was reported very serious as The Chief went to press last night.
Announcement states a May 30 meeting at the Baptist Tabernacle. Dr. W. P. Wilkes of Brownwood First Baptist Church will preach.
An old advertising notice invites readers to mail a clipped slip to Foley & Co in Chicago for a trial package. The offer promises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds and croup Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets upon sending name and address.
Removal notice states city hall offices relocate June 1 from Lindsey building to the first room of the Comanche National Bank annex. Water collector J F E Miller will be at the new location for public business.
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