Burks Mercantile Co Moves Dry Goods Dept to Madill
The Burks Mercantile Co plans shipping of its dry goods stock to Madill Oklahoma this week while other lines stay in Comanche. Mr Simmons, with A B Queen assisting, will run the stock and oversee the store. The move ends twenty years of aggressive local business and is a loss to Comanche but preserves essential community roles.
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Burks Mercantile Company
Madill
Okla
Simmons
A. B. Queen
J. Burks
Comanche
Burks
Mr. Simmons
Comanche Ladies Visit De Leon for Red Cross Chapter
A Comanche County group visited De Leon to spark temporary Red Cross organization aimed at forming a permanent Auxiliary. De Leon women showed interest and hope to recruit 500 members for their own chapter. The visiting Comanche ladies were Clara Moore Neely Anne Palmer and Mrs S J Hicks.
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DE Leon
RED Cross
Comanche County
Clara Moore
Neely
Anne Palmer
S. J. Hicks
Sebe Payne Takes Over Comanche Delivery System
Sebe Payne buys the Comanche Delivery System from Mr. Gore and will operate it himself. Payne is a well known public service figure in town and is expected to run a popular, smooth service.
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Sebe Payne
Real Estate Deals In Comanche And Coleman Counties
In Comanche this week J C C Martin and Mr Ripley of Coleman county closed trades exchanging farms. Ripley takes Martins farm in Comanche. Martin receives Ripley's property in Coleman county. In Sidney area B H Jones sold his farm to A L Nix Dallas county via J R Eanes Co. Jones's farm described as one of the best small farms in Comanche.
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J. C. C. Martin
Mr. Ripley
Coleman County
Comanche
Mr. Martin
B. H. Joneso
Sidney
A. L. Nix
Dallas County
J. R. Eanes & Co
Jones
Nix
County Exemption Board Reports on Second Draft Call
Comanche Exemption Board nearly completes second call processing 150 men with only 20 passed into service and 38 disqualified for physical reasons. Seventy six claims await affidavits, while 61 exemptions mainly for dependents are granted. Next call includes 230 men over three days starting Sept 17 with updates expected from the District Board. Careful address notification and accurate claims advised as two days remain for exemption filing after physicals.
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Comanche Exemption Board
de Leon
Popular traveling man of this territory gives up place
John French, traveling representative of Waples Platter Grocery Co., resigns after twelve years in the territory and will be succeeded by J. D. McNiel of Dublin. French plans to enter real estate and loan business in Brownwood. McNiel returns to Comanche for days at a time, familiar to locals.
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John French
Waples-Platter Grocery Co
J. D. Niel
Dublin
Mr. French
Brownwood
Mr. McNiel
Comanche
Kilpatrick & Son Advertises Rubber Heels Stack
A trade card notes a large stock of rubber heels offered by Kilpatrick and Son with a promise to fit them while customers wait. The item highlights quick service and on-site fitting.
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Kilpatrick & Son
Correction on Seventeen Men Summoned for Sept 19 Exam
The paper corrects a prior notice that listed men to appear for physical examination on Wednesday Sept 19. The Board postponed the call, so those named will not come on that date and will await further notice.
Comanche Chafes Over National Highway Route Change
De Leon citizens announce the proposed National Highway will run from Gorman to De Leon and on through Downing and Comanche, shifting away from the Beattie path. Comanche residents are urged to cooperate and stay vigilant to ensure the road stays west of the county.
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de Leon
Beattie
Gorman
Rucker
Downing
Comanche
Comanche County
Comanche Public Schools Open September 10 1917
Comanche Public Schools opened for the 1917 1918 session on September 10. The high school held a formal opening with devotional exercises led by Rev Curlee and speeches by faculty Mayor Eanes and Judge McMillan. Enrollment reached 120 in the High School with graded counts across the Grammar and Ward schools.
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Curlee
Eanes
McMillan
Comanche
RK. F. Holloway
J. B. Layne
Ola Cunningham
Ada Harvey
Amelia Scott
East Ward
Cliff Walker
Mary Kemp
Maud Renic
Cordie Lindsey
Cleo Herring
West Ward
Comanche Hogs Sell High on Fort Worth Market
Comanche County hogs show strength with Oscar Callaway selling 96 head for 2400 dollars and Higginbotham shipping 85 hogs for about 2200 dollars. Prices averaged 25 dollars per hog after freight. Local sellers deny rumors of county ruin and emphasize plentiful stock ready for sale.
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Fort Worth
Oscar Callaway
Higginbotham
Comanche County
Red Cross Knitting Drive Seeks Quick Completion
Work of the Red Cross urges all knitters to complete their articles promptly as a fresh yarn shipment is expected daily. Once the yarn arrives, all who answered the knitting call will receive thread.
Red Cross Auxiliary to Organize Chapter Saturday
The Red Cross Auxiliary meets Saturday September 15 at 4 p m at Red Cross Headquarters to organize a chapter. All members urged to attend. Alma Neely serves as chairman.
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Red Cross
Alma Neely
Wesley Adults Elect Officer
The Wesley Adult Class held a business social meeting at Mrs. O. M. Simmons home on Sept. 6 naming officers: Mrs. G. B. Clark president Gordon Neal vice president Miss Minnie Elkins secretary and treasurer Miss Hattie Brightman press reporter The hostess served iced watermelon as a refreshing close to a pleasant social hour.
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Wesley
O. M. Simmons
G. 8. Clark
Gordon Neal
Minnie Elkins
Hattie Brightman
Exemption Board Adds Report Certifying District Claims
Additional Exemption Board report certifies five claims to the District Board as unsettled. Names listed include 1528 Fait Tenny, 7588 Madison Merory, 730 B A McMillan, 1304 A B Carwile, and 1720 D L Morren.
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Exemption Board
Tenny
Madison Me
Rory
B. A. McMillan
A. B. Carwile
D. L. Morren
Company E Passes Through Comanche En Route to Camp Bowie
The Sixth Texas Infantry Company E moves by special train from Brownwood to Camp Bowie Fort Worth for three to four months of intensive training before heading to France. In Comanche they could not disembark. melons were sent on board. Locals bid a brave farewell as families watched, proud of their volunteers leaving for a great national struggle.
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Sixth Texas Infantry
Comanche
Camp Bowie
Fort Worth
France
Brownwood
Capt. White
Brown
Comanche County
Freeland to Preach at Presbyterian Church This Week
Mr J H Freeland brother of Coach Freeland will preach at the Presbyterian church this Sunday. He has spent the summer in Lubbock supplying the pulpit at the First Presbyterian church and is en route home before returning to Austin for his senior year at the Presbyterian Theological Seminary.
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J. H. Freeland
Coach Freeland
Presbyterian Church
Freeland
Lubbock
First Presbyterian Church
Austin
Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Hoover Peanut Harvester and Thresher Sale Across Comanche
Higginbotham Bros. & Co. announces new high efficiency Hoover Peanut Harvester and three Champion Peanut Threshers. Advertisements on pages 3 and 4 promise quick economical harvesting for Comanche county growers with easy terms and strong assurances.
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Comanche County
Higginbotham Bros. & Co
Harness and Saddle Repair Workshop
Bring your harness and saddle repair work to us for expert service and quick turnaround. Our skilled team handles stitching, leather conditioning, strap replacements, and adjusters to restore comfort and safety. Contact us for appointment and pricing details.
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Kilpatrick & Son
County Tax Rolls Completed and Summary of Assessments
County Tax Assessor John L. Peters and assistants Cliff Walker and Ike West complete this year’s rolls. Total values reach 11 663 487 including live stock real estate and railroad assets with state taxes 69 980 92 and county taxes 54 818 39. Polls assessed total 4 441, district school taxes 27 678 08 and road tax 4 201 74. State tax rate 60 cents and county rate 47 cents.
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John L. Peters
Cliff Walker
Ike West
Aiavint Pantiodewin
ORR, Schnetnenensahns
PR Bono i Echnpindh
Moody Sells Confectionery to Bishop on Square Corner
Jim Moody has sold his confectionery on the northwest square corner to Bud Bishop who takes charge on Monday. Moody was popular as a businessman and confectioner and Bishop is known to Comanche from years in a local bakery.
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Jim Moody
Bud Bishop
Mr. Moody
Bishop
Moody’s
Apples for Sale by Chas Cuthbertson
In the coming days 500 bushels of large red apples offered for sale at 1.25 dollars per bushel. Interested buyers may contact Chas Cuthbertson.
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Chas. Cuthbertson
Feed Feed for any kind of Feed phone
The notice, promoting a wood shop service, lists a phone contact for Wood Brothers Furniture Store No 86. It advertises feed services and urges customers to call for assistance. The fragment hints at a sales or procurement teaser typical of a local advertisement.
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Atwood Brothers Furniture Store
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Houghton
Masonic Temple
Urks Mercantile CO . Moving Dry Goods Dept
of the Red Cross
Peters
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