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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1914
Page
1
Chester Jenkins and Miss Ruth Cox. Charlie Geech and Miss Ruth aughn. Charlie Harrison and Miss Net ta Cloud. G. N. O'Neill and Mrs. Vonnie Jolly.
A list of newborns and parents in towns around Gustine and De Leon including Galveston Pittman near Sipe Springs, Henry Couch near Gustine, N W Vaughn in Gustine, Lem Lawson near Sipe Springs, Dave Singleton Brysonville, Joseph Lane Gum Springs, Charley Barnett Gustine, Jno Blair Fleming, R S McCharren De Leon, and multiple other addresses. The report notes gender for each infant and the family names involved.
Q L Arthur to ux to A W Palmer 60 acres J B Denley 3600 F Mahan et ux to T P Simpson 35 14 acres out of J C Nall 1500 J R Jackson et ux to J T Moody 89 acres Jno Marshall 4400 Jack Cunningham to H L Stewart 91 acres Jas Wilhelm 250 W C Bolton et ux to W P Mc Coy 112 acres Gustine 850 C D Statom et ux to H E Wag goner 95 acres Epps D Payne and Samuel Heath 3450
The court met August 10 1914 with County Judge J H McMillan presiding and commissioners present. Actions include adding 20 feet of culvert on the Gustine Dublin road totaling 120 feet, funding by donation. pauper allowances of 5 and 10 dollars monthly. tax levies for Blacksville District 18 1914 adjusting 13 cents for interest and sinking bonds and 20 cents for State fund. road work to extend from Comanche to DeLeon with 300 dollars from road and bridge fund. grading and playing from Comanche to Rush Creek.
Louie Ruvenshine died Tuesday at his home after an extended illness. He was 19 years old. The funeral services were held at the family home and interment followed in Oakwood cemetery.
Local business advocates in Comanche condemn midseason cost sales as ruinous to profits and urge merchants to unite. They propose a monthly bargain day with each store offering a lead item to attract customers, increasing trade territory and benefiting all. Ad Club discussion urged to coordinate efforts and protect fair profits.
T. J. Cunningham, former editor of the Chief and long-time official court reporter for the Stephenville district, was elected permanent secretary of the county Democratic Convention. The honor reflects the esteem in which he is held despite prior Ferguson support and earlier defeat. Tom has many friends in Comanche who celebrate his success.
Married Miss Salena Moore of Dublin to Mr James R Bragg of Hillsboro in Dublin Texas on August 5 at the bride’s mother's home on Patrick Street. They left for Denver after the ceremony and will reside in Dublin after August 25. The bride is known in Comanche and the groom works as a cotton man with the Bush Witherspoon Company.
The murder case of M A Brown, charged in the 1909 Dublin killing of Walter Edwards, was moved from Stephenville District Court after a juror misconduct ruling and will be tried in Hood County. The Hood County District Court convenes in October.
Gertrude Jenkins announces piano instruction starting September 2 at her studio near the central school building. She invites patronage and provides contact via phone or home visit. 1921 note.
Washington August 10 Experts from the department of agriculture proposed complete reforms in cotton marketing to relieve depressions from war markets. The plan envisions government oversight of marketing federal grade standardization and warehousing to solidify credit for growers and bridge to future marketing agreements. A Lever bill would authorize federal supervision and licensing of warehouses with two to five pounds per acre arsenate dust treatment for leaf worm control, avoiding risky sprays. D F Eaton Comanche County Agricultural Demonstration Agent notes urgency and pest reports across the state.
Subscribers to The Chief Ex ponent are asked to note the subscription expiration date and renew if due. The yellow address slip shows the paid date. We will discontinue papers to in arrears and will not send beyond expiration. If your paper stops, do not blame us.
Messrs McGee and Knudson east of town cultivate eight acres of peanuts and cowpeas in alternate rows. They expect about ten tons per acre and plan to fatten hogs in the patch before marketing nuts and peas on foot. Their cotton and corn are strong and they praise intelligent farming.
The skat ing rink meeting led by Evangelists Haudenschield and Pugh closed Sunday night. Haudenschield praised plain truths and praised the song service, saying the event will have a lasting good effect in Hillsboro and surrounding area as they depart for Hillsboro on Monday.
The Cunningham family schedules its annual reunion tomorrow and Sunday near Dave Cunningham Sr’s home along the Comanche and Newburg road. Friends are invited and a large attendance is expected.
The Cotton Belt Dairy Instruction Car visited Monday and stayed open all day, drawing many Comanche county residents. Speakers Beatty Stevens and Cole of A. and M. College discussed proper dairy cow care, feeding, and breeding, sharing useful points for farmers. The car, sent at its own expense, aimed to boost dairy industry along its line and benefit the railroad's broader interests.
Special Agent greetings to Boys' Clubs and Demonstrators in Comanche county. He invites farmers to call, offers help, and urges cooperation to improve farm life and profitability. He hopes to learn every farmer's name and location while stressing keeping youths on the farm.
Hon Hilton Burks, executive committeeman from the 26th Senatorial District, was re-elected to the State Democratic Executive Committee at the El Paso convention on Tuesday. This will be good news to his many friends in this section.
Cumberland Bell, Local Agents, promote new Studebaker models with prices listed as 95 inches for 985 dollars, 4 for 1050 dollars, and 6 for 1550 dollars, signaling affordable options and local availability.
New fall and winter line just received from Scotch Woolen Tailors with emphasis on quality fabrics and best ever selection.
Mr Beatty reports Herman R Franzen of a 15 million dollar company is seeking location for one or more milk condensing stations in Comanche County. Franzen plans to tour Arkansas and Texas with two others to scout sites while Beattie endorses the region for its pasturage water and feed. Secretary P S Smith will contact Franzen to explore setting a station locally.
Mrs D O Smith died Wednesday at 4 30 PM at 6083 West Anderson Street from apoplexy. Funeral at 5 PM today at the residence with interment in Greenleaf Cemetery. Survived by husband, three sons O W Smith Amarillo Audie Smith Menard E Smith Brownwood. sister Mrs E C Farris Comanche. brother A W Wilkes Comanche.
A slow rain started Wednesday afternoon and lasted into Thursday, easing by press time. Weather observer BE U Wiesendanger reports 1.5 inches by 7 am Thursday, with more likely since, benefiting late gardens and feed crops and the cotton harvest.
Dr. T. M. Rutherford returned from Walnut Springs where he joined the Veterinarians Association Legislative Committee. He plans to go to Austin with the Legislature to watch pending bills. He joked he might attend the inaugural ball despite losing in the representative race.
Mr G N ONeill and Mrs Ven Nie Jolly were married Tuesday at 5 p.m. by Rev N W Story at his residence.
Texas cotton seed oil leaders led by J. W. Allison plan to appeal to banks and the Treasury Department for emergency funds to finance the new crop after European markets shut. The industry, valued at about 50 million dollars annually, needs 30 million to buy and crush seed this fall, with bankers likely supplying funds to be repaid from winter and spring sales. The group will meet Texas bankers in Houston to set a date.
Reece Floyd, 35, son of J. D. Floyd and a well known county resident, died last week in Temple after a cancer bowel operation. His remains were brought home for interment with his brother in law Will Cox accompanying. Floyd and Mrs. Cox had visited Temple and returned by private wagon. He was never married and left many friends and relatives mourning his untimely death.
A quote urges readers to assist editors with concise factual tips. It stresses honesty, brevity, and service to the editor’s business, noting editors can do good turns for those entitled while cautions against self serving printings. The piece highlights editorial integrity and community usefulness.
Mrs. L McCarty of Comanche Texas announces hair switching services from her home east of the marble yard seeking local customers.
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