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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1913
Page
10
Grove’s Tasteless Chill NIC is advertised as a long standing malaria and fever remedy. The tonic is described as strong yet without bitter taste, dissolving in stomach acids. It is guaranteed by the local druggist and sold at 50 cents.
Thousands of families use Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Ointment for wounds burns ulcers sore throat and skin diseases. Trial promises its effectiveness. Also promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine claimed to cure a cold in one day with FE Grove signature on box.
Adan the popular cashier at Farmers & Merchants State Bank wed Grace Mc Cauley of Sabinas Texas in Fort Worth. The couple are staying in Gustine at the residence formerly of CH Wheeless. Work continues on a new glass front for Gustine Mercantile Co. with large show windows and transoms. Buster Odell and May Stewart wed in Comanche March 19. R Williamson known as Uncle Dick dies near Gustine. funeral at Union Graveyard. BB L Nance from the State Department of Agriculture spoke at Gustine school, leading to a Farmers Institute formation with officers Chancellor, Boyd, and Jen.
Secretary Nance gathered farmer names for mailing State Agriculture Dept publications. His visit and lecture sparked renewed interest in modern farming methods among local farmers, promising practical benefits for the district.
Work on the new city hall advances with foundation in place and frontage ready for final erection. Mayor J B Wilson calls a Rural Welfare Commission planning meeting for April 8, with committee members listed. Arthur Heath and Della Ford wed at the Ford home two miles north, officiated by Rev A B Nabors in a quiet neighborhood ceremony. Drainage pipes for Front St to be installed by the railroad company, improving access to the depot. Rolly and Barney Mann faced trial for horse theft. Rolly freed on 250 bond, Barney sent to Comanche on 500 bond. The remains of J M Saunders from San Angelo were brought to DeLeon for burial beside his wife and son Boyd, once buried here.
A field and track meet at Athletic Park in Prowse Wood on April 12 will feature teams from Brownwood Coleman Brady Blanket and others with Comanche High School shaping as a strong entrant. An ad promotes Rexall "93 Hair Tonic promising to curb dandruff and hair loss with a money back guarantee after a month if unsatisfied.
In Texas the state announces special examinations for teachers' certificates to be held in county seats on May 1 2 and 3. The moves respond to strong demand and will not interfere with the regular exams set for June 5 6 and 7.
Henry J. Stancil former book keeper at First National Bank Dublin pleaded guilty in federal court Fort Worth to embezzlement and was sentenced to five years in Leavenworth penitentiary by Judge Edward Meek. The indictment said he appropriated several hundred dollars of bank funds.
The people of Comanche hosted a reception for Hon. Oscar Callaway, Twelfth District congressman, praising his work for the city and his stance against treasury raids. The tribute lauds his energy and resolve in fighting corrupt practices and private politician interests.
The piece praises housewives who manage on tight budgets without showing hardship. It calls them informed shoppers who watch ads and seek thrift opportunities to stretch limited allowances.
Mrs Susan Stewart, 74, died at her home three miles east of Comanche on Thursday morning March 27 from pneumonia. Burial followed Friday at Oatwood Cemetery with Rev. Stephens of Delcon officiating. A Primitive Baptist Church member and longtime Comanche County settler, she is survived by two daughters Mrs John Robertson and Mrs Lloyd Starkie and three sons Elbert Stewart J H Hannah and W J Hannah of the county, W J Hannah residing in Calburne.
The Dublin and Stephenville creameries plus the Lingleville skim milk station produced 25,650 pounds of butter last month. At 30 cents a pound the value is 7,689 dollars and 35 cents, or 8,970 dollars at the current price. yearly income would reach 107,646 dollars. This money benefits locals around these points as the industry remains in its infancy.
Comanche High School defeated Proctor High School 30 to 5 on Proctor grounds last Saturday. The Comanche lineup included Madie Hall Verda Hamilton Annie Palmer Mary Riley Lucile Hall and Vera Waldrop. Chaperones were Misses Alice Alsup Ruby Granger Ruth Long and Professor D F Eaton.
A sixteen year old boy, son of Mrs. Joe Jackson in southwestern Stephenville, developed meningitis yesterday. Anti-toxin was given immediately and the family plus all exposed persons were quarantined. The outcome remains uncertain as reported by Dublin Progress.
Aviso de citacion por publicacion en Comanche Texas para C C Cooper y Sallie Rudd, ordenando comparecer ante el tribunal d e abril de 1913 y 1918, para responder demandas por posesion y disolucion de matrimonio. Se detallan otros avisos de impuestos sobre tierras y enlaces de sentencia. Incluye fechas, partes judiciales y nombres de demandantes y demandados.
Plaintiff sues for title and possession of land in Comanche county alleging unlawful entry and dispossession on January 1 1918 and invalid mortgage deed dated September 23 1909. Defendants named as claimant to title under contract with Cooper Cancer Cure Co of Perry Oklahoma. Court seal notes March 26 1913.
Public notice directs the sheriff or constable to publish the citation in a county newspaper weekly for eight weeks before the 8th Monday in April 1913, the date stated as April 21, 1913, to inform interested parties.
In Comanche County Texas administrator W Lusk has filed final account and seeks partition and distribution of the estate of G W Jones deceased. The county court will review the application at the next term beginning April 7 1913. All heirs and interested parties must appear to show cause why partition should not be made. Mary L Smith clerk Jack Cunningham sheriff certify this true copy.
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