Chief founder recalls Comanche paper history and watermelon feast
G. A. Beeman founder of the Chief recounts the paper’s birth in 1873 and early staff, notes the paper’s survival through town changes, and urges local diversification from cotton to fruit, fruits, vegetables, and livestock to improve living standards and community progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Beeman
Comanche
Dallas
Ople
Austin
Georgetown
Tom Estis
Russell
Jim Nabers
Jim
Billy Bevans
Menard
J. T. Morgan
Bob Hill
Hill
San Francisco
America
Lindsey
Adams
Joe Hill
Sam Ford
Fields
Henry Watterson
Arthur Brisbane
Sam Vernon
Brann
Sid Thomas
George D. Prentice
Fort Worth
United States Post Office
Brown County
Cross Timbers
Comanche County
Notice in Probate Estate of Mrs Mattie Tutwiler
Sheriff or constable must publish weekly for ten days a notice in a Comanche County newspaper. S J Hicks filed Sept 16 1925 in Comanche County Court for letters of administration on the estate of Mrs Mattie Tutwiler deceased. Hearing set for Oct 5 1925 at the county courthouse. Court clerk J W Littlejohn sends the writ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Comanche County
Mattie Tutwiler
S. J. Hicks
Said
Comanche
Texas
J. W. Littlejohn
Tex
Carlton Concert Band Seeks New Members For Growing Group
The Carlton Citizen reports that the Carlton Concert Band draws large crowds for Saturday afternoon concerts at 4:00 PM. Director Mr. Campbell invites young men and especially girls to join, aiming to grow a bigger, better band with community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlton Citizen
Carlton
Campbell
Missionary Society District Meet Attended in Comanche
Attendees from Brownwood District report a profitable meeting on September 9 in Comanche. Rev. J. L. Ray Rev. J. D. Smoot and Mesdames J. P. Graham J. W. Scurry J. L. Rayburn D. K. Doyle and Elizabeth Jo Doyle attended along with Mrs. J. D. Smoot district president who presided. Scurry and Rayburn presented on the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Societies of
Brownwood
Comanche
J. L. Ray
J. D. Smoot
J. P. Graham
J. W. Scurry
J. L. Rayburn
D. K. Doyle
Elizabeth Jo Doyle
Scurry
Rayburn
Card of Thanks from Matthews Family
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and death of our husband and father. May God richly bless you, from Mrs J R Matthews and family including D H Matthews Lee Matthews Chas Matthews Ira and Kitty Matthews and S W Smith families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Matthews
D. H. Matthews
Lee Matthews
Chas. Matthews
Ira
Kitty Matthews
S. W. Smith
Trustee's Sale Notice for G K Martin Deed of Trust
County of Comanche trustees sale notices the property secured by a 1924 deed of trust for G K Martin with notes totaling 13 000 and 2 000 installments. Recovery terms include 6 percent interest, 10 percent attorney fees, and sale of a gas plant near Sipe Springs Comanche County Texas under C A Jones as holder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
Comanche
Texas
Tarram O
G. K. Martin
C. A. Jones
Stamford
Jones County
Sipe Springs
Comanche County
S. M. Swenson & Sons
Strawn
Texas & Pacific Railway Or Railroad
Stephens County
Sale of Gasoline Plant To Satisfy Notes Held by C A Jones
Public sale announced for October 6 1925 at the Comanche County courthouse to satisfy notes totaling 10536.90 due from C A Jones to G K Martin with deed of trust on a gas station plant near Strawn Texas. Trustee H G Andrews notes the property includes plant machinery fixtures buildings and all appurtenances with rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Jones
G. K. Martin
Court House
Comanche
Comanche County
Texas
Sipe Springs
Strawn
Texas & Pacific Railway Or Railroad
Stephens Couny
S. M. Swenson & Sons
CG. A. Jones
H. G. Andrews
Woman reports back pain relief after Lydia E Pinkham's products
Mrs Price of St Paul Minnesota writes that after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound her back pain and bearing down sensation stopped. She also notes relief from constipation with Liver Pills and says she has become stronger and can care for her three year old daughter. She recommends the medicines to friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Minn
Lydia E. Pinkhamt
Lydia E. Pink
Mrs. Price
Summit
Minnesota
Avenue
Blue Star Remedy Advertised by Wm Reesk Drug
An old classified style ad promotes a jar of Blue Star Remedy for itching and skin conditions. The copy claims it treats eczema, tetter, cracked hands, poison oak, ringworm, and sores on children with a stain free guarantee and pleasant odor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reesk Drug Compan
Nothing Like It on Earth Borozone Healing Claim
An advertisement extols Borozone liquid and powder for torn flesh wounds and sores. It claims the liquid purifies wounds of poisons and germs while the powder aids healing, touting speed and safety. Sold by Paris Smith with prices for liquid and powder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris Smith
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Miles
Nature
Odie
Grove
L. H. Cantrell
Gainesville
Geovein
Cardus
Lydia E. Pinkham
Alg-Barnes
An .Man
T&t P.M
J. H. Huff
Comanche, Texas
Via
Uate
Texas College of Optemetrs
Mrs
Romeo Walker
R. W. H. Hamilton
Standard Optometrist
Smith’s Drug Store
IL. M. Cochran
Office F. & M. Bank
O. W. McCollum
Office Burks Bldg
Y. W. Holmes
Masonic
P. A. Pettit
Flemin
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