24 Apr 1914
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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1914
Page
1
L. D. Bassett and Miss Myrtle orn, J. F. Hamilton and Miss de Rowland, Preston Whitlock and Miss Ellen Preston listed as marriage licenses issued.
A series of birth notices records newborns across towns. Noah Norwood in Hasse and a girl born to Ellis Bybee in Comanche appear among the list, with additional births for James Hughes Hazeldell Thomas McKenzie Mercers Gap Andrew Jackson Sidney and Joe A Osborne Harmony.
Transfers include T. M. Hancock to W. E. Tigscock for 160 acres at 2200 dollars. S. R. Warren to Jack H. Hien for 30 acres N W 1-4 ec. to Bb R. R. for 1000 dollars. Hampton et al to J. P. Watte for 80 acres out of Hamilton, 85 W. M. Killer and M. E. Watton surveys, 400 dollars. E. M. Foote et al to W. N. Huddieston et al for lots 2 and 3 in block 10 Duster, 566.75 dollars. W. S. Hamilton et al to H. M. McKinney for 70 acres Steven Fuqua survey, 600 dollars.
The criminal docket for the third Monday of Court includes May 11 1914 with trials and judgments. Cases heard feature partition suits, suit on notes and foreclosures, and titles to try or possession actions, resulting in numerous plaintiff verdicts and several dismissals.
State Game Commissioner Sterrett rules it illegal to kill plovers in Texas under state and federal laws. State law bans all plovers outside open season while federal law bans many plover kinds for five years. Citizens of Runnels county recently paid dearly for violating game laws. deputies may be nearby.
The Comanche County Good Roads Association asked the County Commissioners Court to appropriate 6000 for four road crews to build and maintain roads in each precinct. The court declined citing lack of funds though the association claims 12591.31 on hand plus 3000 to 4000 from other sources could cover it. The group plans to push the issue and hopes voters would support a future road tax or bond for more crews.
The April term of the District Court convened Monday with all officers present. Judge Arnold empaneled the grand jury naming foreman W. D. Star kie and members from Comanche to Energy. J. D. Albin was appointed door bailiff. The judge gave a strong charge on duties and highlighted crimes of impropriety between the sexes as hard to prosecute in light of their nature.
A piece urges residents to support local merchants to boost hometown development. It compares proud hometown boosters who neglect local shops to a restaurant owner praising food while diners eat elsewhere, stressing patronage keeps money in the community and funds improvements.
Fraternal Woodcraft urges Comanche County camps to boost member totals by July 1 1914. A prize plan offers silver service watches rings and gold pieces for top recruiters and growth rates, with a $1 certificate fee to be sent via local clerks.
The D. and D. Institute team beat the Comanche Indians in two baseball games on the high school diamond. Monday’s game ended 9 to 4 with miscues by both sides. Tuesday, the Capitol City boys won 21 to 4. An overthrow to first in Tuesday’s game struck Mrs. Ollie Trippe, a Comanche teacher, in the bleachers but she suffered only a temporary shock and left for Austin. The team then moved to Brownwood for two games each with Daniel Baker and Howard Payne.
Oliver Hudson of the C. H. 8S team captured first in hammer with a 119 feet mark at the Interscholastic and Academic Track and Field Meet at A. & M. College. He also took third in shot put with 39 feet 5 inches. Curtis Stevens did not compete due to a sprained ankle from the Brownwood meet. Brownwood won the A. & M. meet with Marlin second, Houston third, and Comanche fourth.
A purchaser offers 25e to buy a genuine raw hide buggy whip from W. W. Kilpatrick and Son.
The party including Judge J H McMillan and Commissioner John Wyatt visited Proctor on Thursday to inspect road work by Wyatt’s crew. Four teams and three men earned 12.50 daily. three miles graded at a cost of 75 dollars in six days. Bridges on Walnut near town and on the Proctor and Comanche roads were washed out by three weeks of rain. Wyatt estimates 900 dollars to restore both bridges. The crew may work up to 20 days per month at a total of 250 dollars, and locals remain optimistic for a good crop year despite needed road repairs.
The Library Association and city Ladies' Clubs celebrated the Public School Library opening with a Tuesday reception at the high school. Guests donated 150 books and about twenty dollars, enjoyed a guessing game, candies, and a program including talks, solos, and a Comanche band performance.
Miss Rose Blanche Walker from Kaifeng China Miss Maud Allbrittain and Wilson Fielder's station will attend the Baptist church next Sunday. All are invited. Geo W Shaefor Pastor.
Odd lot of shoes of all kinds to be dumped at Rowland's selling at cost. Purchases limited to men’s and women’s footwear while stock lasts. Highlights include assorted styles and sizes with discounts reflected in price drops.
J W McNeil is found dead in an outbuilding on a Cottonwood area farm. Initial foul play suspicions fade as details reveal a life of teaching, farming, and community service. Born December 7 1861 in Montgomery Alabama he moved to Texas in 1882 and taught in the county for fifteen years. He married Nina Milner June 15 1887 and fathered nine children, seven surviving. He owned about seven hundred acres north of town and supported county development including Good Roads. Funeral 9:30 Tuesday at his home conducted by Rev George W Schaefer with interment at Oak Wood attended by many friends and relatives.
Mrs. Maud Hall Robbins 31 passed away at the Baptist Sanitarium Dallas on April 15 after an operation. She was born in Dublin on January 10 1883 and lived in Comanche before teaching. She married John W. Robbins April 20 1907 at Athens and leaves three children, parents Dr. and Mrs. J B Hall and three sisters. The family burial is in Athens Texas.
Rev Chalmers W McPherson of Fort Worth speaks Friday night May 1 at the High School Auditorium. Proceeds beyond expenses go to the Library Association.
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