27 Oct 1916
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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1916
Page
1
West Ward School plans a Halloween tea today with six room programs from 1 30 to 2 30 and grotesque decorations by students. The event aims to raise funds to secure a new library, led by Miss Georgia Robertson and staff, with tea served after programs.
Burks Mercantile Co offers pattern hats at a special price of 3.98. This bargain targets shoppers seeking discounted headwear.
The grand jury has reported 7 felony indictments including 2 perjury 4 burglary and 1 liquor violation plus 21 misdemeanor indictments. Court actions: Moore vs Tilford Scott suit in trespass to title judgment for plaintiff. Daniel vs Daniel divorce granted. Cunningham Jr vs Durham settled by agreement. Henderson vs Helmsley contract rescission settled. Milwee vs Belcher Land Mortgage Co judgment for defendants.
L T Cunningham of the state department of education spoke to Comanche citizens at the courthouse Wednesday night about the proposed constitutional amendment. The measure would let counties and communities vote a tax of one dollar per hundred or fifty cents per hundred to fund local needs.
Mrs Waring hosted a Comanche social Saturday for Miss Lyda McCoy and Miss Evelyn Thadberg. Thadberg scored highest and received a bouquet of Killarny roses. Miss Ann Palmer won a consolation prize. Guests included Gene St Clair Ruth Farmer Alma Reese Rita Harris Lucile Braton Estelle Reese Pauline Gage Estal Grundy. Slider & Lacy advertise sweaters blankets and boys suits with prices listed.
Jess Cuthbertson won four firsts and two seconds this year at the Dallas Fair, repeating his strong showing from 1915 and 1916. The Comanche County exhibit included Ben Davis Gano Lark Imperial Missouri Pip Black Twig Wine Sap Limber Twig Stayman Rebecca Mammoth Black Twig and largest display of apples.
Mrs. Nancy Hendrix mother of Mrs. T. C. Baxter and grandmother of Hal Baxter and Mrs. T. P. Kelley died at 3 a m on Wednesday at Mrs. Kelley’s residence at age 92. Born in 1824 in Fairview Illinois she came to Texas as a young woman, spent life on the frontier, and left behind eight children, 59 grandchildren, 110 great grandchildren and 14 great great grandchildren. Her family notes five living generations and her Christian life was said to exemplify southern womanhood. Remains were shipped to Midlothian for burial Wednesday with W. G. Baxter and Mrs. Kelley.
A local retailer offers a season wide sale on new pattern hats. Prices drop across styles with discounts highlighted for men women and children. Shoppers are invited to visit the store for a selection of fabrics colors and sizes.
George Montgomery sold two baby beef calves at 10 cents a pound to Swift in Ft Worth, netting 107 and 63 dollars with costs. He plans more profits from 100 head of black Manningley yearlings and the county’s cattle drew wide attention in the stock yards. A long obituary notes Mrs. Dudley’s death, praising her kindness and family losses and offering condolences to relatives.
Donna Dudley daughter of Joe Neely died at her Democrat home on Monday October 23 after a months illness. She was born 1876 in Neuburg and married 1896 to Ed Dudley. Survived by husband, parents, two brothers and six sisters. Service held Tuesday at 3 p.m. with Rev Curlee officiating.
Lamkin Texas announces the organization of the Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Lamkin with 10000 capital. Directors include W T Hayes M L D Carmichael F T Brandt O T Britton E M McGlothlin L D Jones M B White J O Talley and T R Helmsley. Bank to open in the new W O W building soon amid town optimism.
A Monday meeting at the Y M B I Hall elected E W Harris president Hilton Burks vice president and reappointed A S Harris secretary An executive committee of F E Adams T J Williams S J Hicks and G W Jessup was named A membership drive will seek new members for the association which counts Coleman 600 Brown about 200 Dublin over 100 and Comanche invited to join.
Mr Goodson Rieger and Miss Lila Motley quietly married at the bride’s uncle’s home on Thursday evening. They departed on the midnight train to Hartshorn Oklahoma where Rieger has a position. The couple has many friends in Comanche and will begin a new life together.
A local shop announces very low prices on ladies hats. The focus is on affordable headwear with a sale aimed at drawing in customers and clearing stock.
Burks Mercantile Co advertises ladies hats in patterns priced at $6 and $7, now offered for $3.98. The promotion targets women shoppers with discounted headwear in a special sale.
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