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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1913

Page

10

Comanche Oil Co Seeks Investors For Texas Oil Leases

The Comanche Oil Company promotes a June 11 sale near Sipe Springs on the Goss lease offering 100 acres subdivided into oil and gas lots with a right of way. They will also offer two thirds of the lots for sale at 25 to 20 dollars per lot and issue stock at 10 dollars per share, with a ten year lease and royalties to Mr Goss. Investments promise potential returns from first well and future drilling. The venture notes risk and emphasizes bonafide operations and prudent use of funds.

Comanche County DeLeon Fisher Brasuel Sipe Springs Texas Neh Hou ' Hill Worette T. J. Goss Brassel Mr. Goss Pekin Indiana Indieations Theron Gross Goss Board of Directors

Comanche Oil Company Promises No Forecast Of Gains Or Losses

A fragmented notice discusses the Comanche Oil Company with risk warnings. It cites H L Harp of Sweetwater Texas who invested 25 dollars in the Caddo oil field and received over 41200 in returns, with later offers of 5000 for a fifth of his stake. He plans to visit Well No 1 on June 11 to observe development.

Bangs Texas Comanche Oil Company Caddo Electra H. L. Harp Sweetwater Caddo Oi Myr Harp Sarp W.F.R Cinanche Oil Company St Oy

Fifth Sunday Meeting of Baptist Church

Schedule for a Baptist church Fifth Sunday events lists preaching devotional witnessing and lay activities across Thursday to Sunday. Highlights include W M Scott preaching Thursday at 8 30 pm and Friday devotions and testimonies by AM McGinnis Walker Brisee Shaeta Lewes and others with multiple sessions on witnessing soul winning and The Layman's Duty to Texas. Continuous services include morning and afternoon devotionals sermons and a board meeting.

L. AM. McGinnis Jesus Jerusalem Walker W. I. Brisee Geo W. Shaeta Ton Waey Nyi Lewes Wowan Pervis Lavon Texas Whro. Reese Lee Henley Rev. Osborn W. J. Brisco J. E. Milton Geo. W. Shaefer J. W. Stewart

Comanche urged to guard against appendicitis remedy

An old advertorial warns Comanche people about appendicitis linking stomach troubles to a German remedy Adler ika made from huckthorn bark and glycerine. It claims a single dose relieves gas and sour stomach instantly by antisepticizing digestive organs and drawing off impurities.

M. W. Carroll Draggrist

Visits of the Stork Report Births in Nearby Areas

Last week births include a girl to Mr and Mrs A L Williamson near Wilson on May 18 a boy to KB V Holland near Comanche on May 22 a girl to John Stevens near Lamkin on May 15 a girl to Geo R Courtney near Blanket on May 19 a boy to Roy Cavitt near Duster on May 12 and a boy to Leonard near Sipe Springs on May 21.

A. L. Williamson Wilson Dude Leonard Sipe Springs KB. V. Holland Comanche John Stevens Lamkin Geo. R. Courtney Blanket Roy Cavitt Duster

Dublin District Sunday School Conference Meet

On the tenth day of June the Dublin district Sunday school and Epworth League conference will meet at the Methodist church in this city. From two to three hundred delegates will attend. A splendid program for the conference has been prepared and local people are invited to attend all sessions.

Epworth League Dublin

Actual Drilling to Start at Goss Lease Prospect

Judge W W Kirk of Comanche Oil Co visited Waco late last week. Drilling will begin by June 1 at the Goss lease site with gas or oil expected. A June 11 barbecue is planned with excursion trains from Wescoan Stamford and De Leon. Kirk, Capehart, and Hampton arranged rail plans for a big opening day turnout. Ideal residence lots advertised nearby. Endorsement of Grand Jury Report praised for moral guidance and parental responsibilities.

W. W. Kirk Comanche Oil Company Goss Perling Wescoan Stamford W. P Capehart Sipe Springs K E. Hampton DeLeon Waco Kirk Grand Jury Comanche Wm. J. Briscoe Proctor Texas

Queen of the Pantry flour from J. W. Scurry arrives

A fresh ear of Queen of the Pantry flour branded by J. W. Scurry appears in a local trade update. The notice highlights the product name and the supplier, signaling distribution activity in the community.

Queen OF the Pantry J. W. Scurry

Marriage Licenses Granted In Local Listings

Marriage certificates have been granted to wed Chas A Seal and Stell Barker R G Buckley and Letha Stone Theo Bishop and Ethel Harrison J W Mercer and Mary McMurtry E F C Carswell and Jennie Gallahart F A Howell and Willie May Smith.

Chas. A. Seal Stell Barker R. G. Buckley Letha Stone Theo. Bishop Ethel Harrison J. W. Mercer Mary McMurtry EF. C. Carswell Jennie Gallahart F. A. Howell Willie May Smith

Liver health aid purifies bowels and restores complexion

A fragment notes a portly liver causes sallow skin and promotes a herbal remedy, HERBINE, to purify and strengthen the liver and bowels and revive the rash bloom of health. The product, priced at 50cc, is sold by Paris Smith.

Paris Smith

Sunday School and League Conference at First Methodist

A Sunday school and Epworth League conference will meet at the First Methodist church June 10 11 and 12 with about 300 delegates expected from the district. The program includes expert addresses open discussion and rural church needs plus a Sunday school parade on the final evening. Comanche is to host a Confederate remembrance event with a volley and remarks led by Comrade W F Elkins and officers of the John Pellican Camp U C Ys.

Epworth League Comanche Jefferson Davis W. F. Elkins John Pelican W. H. Davis

Apology for Misstated Case In County Audit Report

The Finance Committee report on Comanche county audits in the Chief Exponent contained an error stating case 5220 in J. P. Precinct No. 1 was against J. M. Grigsby. Grigsby was the complainant and the case was against Joe Brown. The paper offers an apology for the mistake.

Comanche County J. P J. M. Grigsby Joe Brown

Crove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promotes Appetite

An old standard tonic claims to strengthen the system and drive out malaria. Advertises Crove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a true tonic and appetizer for adults and children, priced at 50 cents.

Crove

Why Wear Rags or a Suit of Clothes That Look Poor

A shop offers affordable clothing to improve appearance with a small amount of money. The ad emphasizes value and stylish potential for customers seeking better attire without big costs.

The Man in the Eyes of Your Sweetheart

A social advice piece urging readers to present themselves well for loved ones to avoid shabby appearance and harm to romantic or familial esteem. It stresses personal grooming, attire, and dignity in daily dress.

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Texas Central Railway Walnut Springs Cisco Comanche Oil Co State of W. BE. Lowe Farmers & Merchants National Bank W. P. Capehart State Bank of W. Kenward First National Bank de Leon Ellis Douthit Great Loan & Western Trus Co Satwater Tes H.C. Hughes N. A. Browns A. Cunniel John T. d Beaumont Purchser St.2 Spring Taus THE Baptist Church Beattie Church W. M. Scott Taylor Dhi Huddleston Prevonting J. M. Carroll J. FE. Milton Dr. Weir Abilene Cha Cloud Meadows L. C. Ridgeway Rex Ridgeway Peoria Ill Long M. E. Church MAN Gille
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