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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1923
Page
1
The Comanche Indians opened their football season by routing Goldthwaite 81 to 0. Coach Womack used most of the squad, noting strong crossback and end runs with nine passes, five complete for two touchdowns and one interception, while offside penalties were a constant issue but no injuries or fights occurred.
The residence of H. L. Gantz county superintendent was destroyed by fire of unknown origin around 2 am Wednesday. The four room house with porches on East Main Street burned, valued at about $2,500 with $1,500 insured. Gantz and his family escaped with only the clothes they wore and a few belongings and are staying on South Main Street West.
Voting for the Comanche County Queen has begun with boxes set up this week at three drug stores and two confectioneries. Votes may be purchased for one cent each at these locations.
The high school organized a typewriting department last Monday with 81 students enrolled. Next Monday a shorthand class will be organized, with 30 students waiting. Miss Helen Armstrong is hired as department teacher with two years office work and literary teaching experience.
Emma Graham daughter of Mr and Mrs J P Graham died at the family home in Comanche last Friday after a long illness Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon by Rev John R Morris pastor of the Methodist church and burial was in Oakwood cemetery Out of town relatives included Phillip E Graham of Austin James Graham of Groesbeck Mr and Mrs C A Thornton of Tenders and Mrs L O Hargraves of Wheatland Mo
A temporary adult Bible class organization was formed last Sunday with officers and committees for three months. A quarterly program will be held at the Sunday designated for the review lesson. Next Sunday September 30 the class sponsors a mission hymn service, prayers, scripture Acts 16, music, and an illustrated discussion on Africa.
Dr. J. W. Carson died in Cadiz Texas last Sunday morning. He lived in Comanche for years before moving away a decade ago. Burial and funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the residence of W. G. Baxter in Brownwood with many local attendees.
Mrs. G H Loudermilk of Downing Texas dies at home. funeral held Tuesday with Rev C Klingman officiating. Born Sept 17 1880 near Cartersville Georgia she moved to Downing after marrying Geo H Loudermilk Sr on April 29 1906. She leaves husband three children and siblings in Georgia.
J R Eanes Co advertises farm property bargains for buyers in the market. The firm invites prospects to see them for available parcels and deals.
Mr and Mrs H L Gantz of Bran express gratitude for help received during a recent fire that destroyed their home. They convey sincere wishes that others not endure such a misfortune and sign their thanks to their friends.
Visitors were hosted at Comanche High School Friday night and praised for sportsmanship. Officials listed Denny, Durham, Moore, Clark, Brightman, and timekeeper names. Goldthwaite coaches Goldthwaite Wiley Co manche Womack. subs Hale Jackson Johnson Aldridge unavailable.
Interior rearrangement and new fixtures recently installed enhance the look of the Roberson Sisters store. The updated layout and equipment add appeal and likely draw more shoppers.
J KR Fanes and Co advertise three farms near Comanche offered at fair prices with easy terms. The note highlights good value and favorable payment options for buyers seeking affordable farmland.
The high school hosts a community meet at the auditorium next Friday night October 5 featuring music a duet by Virginia Weisendanger and Norma Mae Todd performances by Seniors Juniors Sophomores and Freshmen a Girls' Athletic Council display and another for the Football team plus an Oral English class and faculty. The event is a stunt meeting with a Parent Teachers Association prize for the class showing the most pep.
N. H. Payne received a telegram from J. W. L. Hall of the Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association urging Comanche county members to draw 70 per bale on mortgaged cotton to facilitate shipment. The association has been advancing 60 per bale at shipment and will maintain that rate for cotton that does not require more to move. Hall instructed members to drag 70 per bale where needed to move cotton under mortgage or lien.
Mrs. Edward Stone of Proctor said Proctor will exhibit at the Comanche County Fair. She spoke with executive committee members about exhibit space and plans, and it is expected Proctor will send a fine show of goods or displays.
T. H. Hammond a longtime prominent resident is gravely ill at his daughter Mrs. A D Martin’s home in Comanche county. He fell seriously ill last week at his Vandyke residence and was moved to his daughter’s house where his condition worsened Tuesday. Relatives and friends from Meridian Ringling Desdemona and Eudora are at his bedside.
A. L. McDaniel reported in Sidney that the gin moved there from Gap has begun operation and is working smoothly. He said everything is going fine with the new site and facility is in full operation.
Sheriff L F Marshall and Deputy Edwards arrested D Smith at Rising Star on Tuesday after a search to identify the suspect in the Proctor Mercantile Company safe robbery on September 22 and 23. Smith confessed at the county attorney's office and signed a statement admitting the attempt. He is remaining jailed here.
A large number from Comanche will attend the Dallas Fair this year. Frisco agent G. W. Jessup says the Frisco will offer weekend pre-war excursion rates for the first time in over five years.
Bryson and Albin Co. sold 16 000 pounds of wool to a Lampasas buyer. The wool was loaded on the Frisco here Monday for shipment to St. Louis at 34 cents a pound.
Heavy rain last Sunday night dumped up to eight inches in parts of Gustine area. South Leon bridge was washed out blocking travel, other bridges and culverts were damaged, and fields suffered washouts. Cotton and corn near harvest saw unexpected harm, though not as severe as feared. rain is deemed still helpful overall.
Reverend M K Little, visiting Comanche by his daughter Mrs I M Cochran, will preach at the Methodist tabernacle union service Sunday night. Longtime presiding elder in the Central Texas conference, he is a well known Texas preacher.
Chapter members are invited to Friday night meetings with initiation planned. Refreshments will be served. Signed J EB Farmer, Secretary.
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