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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1922
Page
4
The Comanche Public Schools community mourns the death of Herbert Goodson a respected attorney trustee and loyal citizen. The lodge of Masons honors his memory praising his kindness friendship and service to family school and town. His death attributed to overwork followed a life of public welfare and moral leadership.
To the Worshipful Master and brethren of Hope Lodge No. 481 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons. The Messenger of Death has invaded our Mystic Fraternity and extinguished one of its brightest lights. Brother Herbert N. Goodson died September 11 1922 at age 41 nearing 42. Born in Austin Texas October 29 1880 he was the eldest son of Judge G H Goodson and Nora Goodson. He moved to Comanche at age twelve and remained, later practicing law with his father. Initiated July 2 1906 passed August 6 raised September 4 and served as Worshipful Master for the year ending June 24 1911. His sixteen years as a Mason were devoted to the order’s principles and interests.
The committee F. E. Adams J. D. Waring and L. B. Russell call for the usual thirty day mourning period with draped furniture and portrait in the lodge room as fitting observance following the death.
Mr and Mrs George Smith returned from a ten day vacation at Siloam Springs in the Ozark Mountains by car. They faced two broken springs and punctures yet found pleasure in a riverside stop where the son swam. Detours included welding support and a spring delay from Hot Springs Arkansas. Car trips gain popularity over rail journeys for vacation travel.
Comanche two gins have produced 1196 bales by Thursday noon in Comanche county. Officials estimate about a quarter bale per acre for the year, suggesting strong drought resistance. Forecasters warn of severe cold if similar winter weather returns, aiding boll weevil defense through improved cultivation.
Bob Cox and family completed an extensive road journey through South Texas stopping along the way at various spots. They spent several days in Corpus Christi enjoying the salt breeze and the bathing.
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