Comanche Defeats Masons 35 to 6 in Valley Grid Game
Comanche overwhelmed Masonic Home 35 6 on the local gridiron. Key plays featured J Woodward and C Woodward as Comanche gained 513 yards to 299, with 15 completed passes and 9 incomplete passes.
17 Nov 1916
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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1916
Page
1
Comanche overwhelmed Masonic Home 35 6 on the local gridiron. Key plays featured J Woodward and C Woodward as Comanche gained 513 yards to 299, with 15 completed passes and 9 incomplete passes.
Ladies with a fresh New York import discover an elegant line of shirt waists at Burks Mercantile Co. Prices range from 50 cents to 500 dollars as the store showcases updated fashions for the season.
Comanche marked Woodrow Wilsons reelection with bonfires and anvil shooting on the public square. Harry Brin saved boxes for weeks to fuel the celebration while Jud McCarty conducted the noise makers in a show of Democratic pride and goodwill.
Last Sunday Miss Isla Butler and Joe Hicks married at Rev Jasper Creamer home in Creamer Texas. Miss Butler daughter of Charles Butler and wife of this city and Miss Willie Rambo second daughter of Hugh and Mrs Rambo, with Millard McElroy and Mr Hicks forming two couples. The weddings were quiet as the couples drove to the minister's home for the ceremony. The couples come from prominent local families and are well regarded. Friends extend best wishes for their life together.
During demonstration week starting November 20 at the store, every purchaser of a Majestic range receives an eight dollar kitchenware set as a free gift, while the price of the Majestic range remains unchanged.
The Study Club has collected 60 dollars for public school library books. About 30 dollars came from an entertainment led by Miss Grundy and another 30 from tea and candy sales at an art display. A committee of Miss Lucille Bruton Mrs J W Scurry and Mrs M K Witt will allocate the funds. Comanche High School’s library is praised as outstanding for a public school outside the city, largely due to women’s groups and civic support.
The district court dismissed several cases and granted others. Judgments for plaintiffs were entered in A L Allen v Presler and Dunlap v Walker and Wolman v Walker. Divorces granted in Johnson v Rose and Pitts v Killian with custody to defendant in Hall v Wall. Several actions, including Albin v Tutwiler, Brown v Farrar, and Chilton v McCullough, were dismissed.
Supporters of the county fair and Rev. White presented eighty dollars in new gold as thanks for his work promoting the Fall Fair in Comanche. The community notes his civic value and says the public appreciates his efforts despite some critics.
Automobile registrations include J. W. Robinson in Gustine with Ford No. 547 and J. M. Salyer in Dublin with Maxwell No. 548. An entry for 8 J. Rogers in Gustine references Ford but is incomplete.
The county welcomed new officials after elections on Tuesday and Wednesday. Stailey becomes county clerk with deputies Hardy Jones and James Graham. Nugent Durham outs as tax collector with deputy Byron Grainger. George Hulsey remains treasurer. John L. Peters elected tax assessor. Joe Miller as sheriff. Bob McCampbell as county attorney. Mrs. J. E. Deely as school superintendent. Judge J. H. McMillan reappointed as county judge. Artie Lloyd district clerk. E. R. Armstrong as surveyor. Bonds approved. next court names Nabers, Seay, Shockley, Lightfoot.
Comanche County raises funds for Armenian and Syrian relief aided by Red Cross and missionaries. A Christmas ship from the United States government is expected to carry food and clothing around December 1. The county plans a mass meeting and asks churches schools and organizations to help publish and donate through local treasurers and the Armenian relief committee.
The Busy Bee Cafe plans to enlarge this week to double its regular capacity. Messrs Henry and Hubert Heath, two enterprising young men, started small and are rapidly developing a promising business as they fit up a modern dining room and add new furniture.
Comanche reports two native sons back from naval service Allie Straley and Bazil McPherson Straley is returning after several years away while McPherson has served sixteen months Both are described as fine examples of young manhood and welcomed home by the community
Looneys Men’s Store opens Saturday with a flourish. Jim D. Slack and Tal mage Nabers will be in charge of the new shop here.
A new line. Macmaw introduces a line of coats for men and boys highlighting practical warmth and durable design for cold seasons. This release emphasizes everyday wear and family wardrobe versatility with classic styling and reliable comfort.
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