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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1916
Page
8
Dentist office listing for Hall and Cochran located over F M Bank in Comanche. Contact numbers include office and residence 456 148.
Miss Mary Hayes and Misses Virgie and Ethel Crow attended the Dallas fair Sunday. Mrs. Sellers Thaxton and Mr. John Tate were among visitors while Floyd Carpenter and Lon Smith traveled for business. Individuals M. A. Clark, Herbert Clift, and Will Cox also attended or travelled, with L. G. White and Wes Harkins making Dallas trips this week.
Benton Stailey and Ce cil Cox joined the fair crowds Friday and Saturday while Bryan Bryson traveled to Fort Worth for a business trip. Numerous locals visit relatives in Dallas Dublin Stephenville Commerce and Brownwood over the weekend and several plan to attend grand opera in Fort Worth.
Obituary notes the death of J L Kirk a longtime Comanche resident who died October 23 at his daughter’s home in San Antonio. Born January 11 1828 in Alabama he moved to Texas in 1849 and to Comanche in 1883. He was married to Emily Godlet with four children and was active in the Baptist church and Masonry. He led as a builder and community leader and funeral services were conducted in Comanche by Rev Goo and A Curies.
An advertisement promotes St Jacob’s Oil as a harmless rheumatism liniment that relieves pain in joints muscles and bones without internal treatment. It claims quick relief from sciatica lumbago backache neuralgia and swelling and urges readers to try a small bottle from any drug store.
A son of Dr. P. G. Hays of Sipe Springs broke his arm Monday when a wagon loaded with peanuts ran away and threw him from the wagon. The accident occurred while he was driving the wagon.
A school event titled Help the Attend Expression Recital is set for 8 p m at the high school. Admission is 10 cents for adults and 20 cents for students, with proceeds supporting the auditorium fund.
The Y. W. M. B met with Louise Brightman on Friday evening for an excellent program. Hostess and Dixie Brightman led guests in candy making and served fudge and divinity candy with fruit. Attendees included Kirley Durham Armstrong Mullins Wilson Reeves McCollum Scurry Brightman and Mesdames Barna Riley Burley McCollum. The group plans a big Halloween event for Friday night.
Lax Fos marketed as a mid effective laxative and liver tonic that does not gripe or disturb the stomach. It contains Cascarea in acceptable form and is claimed to stimulate bowels and liver while restoring healthy functions. priced at 50 cents.
A recital at the high school tonight at 8 p m hosts a fund raiser for the library with tickets set at 110 and 20 cents.
Miss Estal Grundy offers an expression recital at the High School to raise funds for the public library. Admission is charged and the program is described as excellent with Grundy noted for a strong reputation as an expression teacher.
The ladies auxiliary of the Presbyterian church was entertained Tuesday afternoon by Mrs R W Scurry and Miss Maggie Moody in a hosted social gathering.
Notice states Dr J Wes Carson will be in Comanche for the entire week starting October 30 and requests those with business to see him then.
A brief posted notice from J. C. Waites states hunting rights are for Biden on the property. The message is informal and lacks official details or dates.
An advertisement touts Paper Cold Compound for bad colds with headaches and nasal congestion. It claims two hour dosing to reach three doses, promising immediate nasal opening and relief from feverishness sore throat and sneezing, at 25 cents per bottle.
A retail notice announces a sale of ladies boots in every color at Slider and Lacy's department store. The ad emphasizes broad selection and fashionable options for customers shopping footwear this season.
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