28 Aug 1914
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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1914
Page
1
Leonard Aishman weds Miss Ber tie May Bear. Lee Snyder and Miss Ruth Rey no? is. Emory Foster and Miss Julia Ward.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Allen of Gustine at their home near Sipe Springs. The newborn is named Jno Lawson.
A series of land transactions list buyers and sellers in Comanche Gustine and nearby towns. Notable transfers include Cinder Watson et al to R H Kelly for 1 acre with undivided interest, and W R Slider to E E Denny for block 25 in Comanche original town plat. J J Cadenhead et ux to C W Williams covers part of block 32 Coman, with several other deposits noted. Prices range from 2500 to 6500 dollars with various lot and acreage descriptions.
Local weather observer E A Wiesendanger reports August rainfall to date at nine and nine sixteenths inches. The heaviest days were August 13 with three and seven eighths inches and August 24 with three and one half inches. Readings list August 4 one quarter inch, August 5 one half, August 7 one sixteenth, August 14 one half, August 25 seven eighths, among others.
The legislature in special session marks time as committees discuss a warehouse bill to aid cotton producers while Senate wrangles over the true Lieutenant Governor and the House debates inviting several senators to speak, reflecting old pro and anti divides.
County School Superintendent W D Jenkins reports 4907 scholastics in Comanche County. State School Fund at 8.00 per capita yields 39256. Independent districts list Comanche 689 DeLeon 374 Gustine 288 Hasse 218 Proctor 191 Sipe Springs 154 Sidney 175.
The first bale of cotton has arrived at the gin raised by Mr. McDonald, son-in-law of Uncle Adam Sliger. It has not yet been ginned as we go to press. Businessmen are forming a premium, not yet completed. McDonald is congratulated for his enterprise amid recent weather.
The war reports describe the largest battle line along the French Belgian border with fierce fighting as German forces break through allied lines near Neufchateau and advance toward Paris. Russians push into German territory while uncertainty remains over the war's outcome.
Reporters interview farmers about cotton prospects and price chances while warning that war may last 18 to 24 months. Skeptics mock southern cooperative efforts, urging reliance on state warehouses and cotton certificates as gold in banks and sale time.
The Comanche public school will reopen Monday September 14 with few faculty changes. Prof Bellinger, formerly Gustine principal, becomes Latin teacher at the High School and a domestic science course is added. Ward school assignments remain mostly the same, with full details to follow next week.
The Million Dollar Mystery will begin in The Chief Exponent with the next issue. Each week readers will follow the serial story and the Majestic Theatre will screen the corresponding motion picture drama.
Fred Wagner of Snyder Texas has joined R W H Hamilton as watch maker and engraver. Wagner is praised as a young man of sterling character and mechanical skill, and Hamilton says he was fortunate to secure his services.
The article urges shoppers to prioritize local stores, arguing they offer competitive prices and carry strong merchandise lines. It stresses that local merchants fund buying and selling facilities and drive town prosperity, urging residents to support community businesses over out-of-town or mail-order options.
Fort Worth Weather Forecaster Landis explains sun spots seen by many observers are natural features. He notes metal vapors rise from the sun, creating craters and large spots. the 1858 sun spot reached 150,000 miles across, and current visible spots may exceed 40,000 miles in breadth.
Mrs Geo W Tate and Mrs Robinson entertained Kensington Club guests Friday at Mrs Tate’s Comanche home. Roses filled the parlor and dining room with pink and white blooms. A luncheon of fruit salad pimento cheese sandwiches olives iced tea and mints followed. Attendees included numerous club members and Miss Eugenia Gray Floy Cunningham Ada Harvey Jennie Blue Tunnell. The club will meet next Friday with Mrs Clemons.
The Comanche tribe held its second annual camp along the South Leon near Gustine on August 17. Warriors enjoyed war dances, swimming, fishing, and fruit ice cream as visitors and honorary members joined in a festive gathering.
Brownwood Horse and Mule Company held its second Fall Opening sale August 21 and 22 with strong turnout from Texas and Mississippi. The firm previews future auctions for September 4–5 and September 17–19, expecting buyers from Mississippi Alabama Louisiana and Texas. They invite consignments of stock whether broke or unbroken.
A notice advertises a ten thousand dollar puzzle challenge inviting readers to solve the Million Dollar Mystery. The post claims a cash prize for the correct solution and outlines participation steps.
Fannin county recently passed a 280000 bond issue funded by Bonham bankers. The move reflects strong civic pride and support from local residents and financial leaders for regional enterprises.
C W Meadows of the Commercial Co urges farmers with milo maize and kaffir to harvest and market the crops. He notes strong demand and prices around 5 to 6 cents per bushel, estimating about 40 bushels per acre and a gross value near 20 dollars per acre, with a second winter cutting possible.
We acknowledge payments by Pink McCrary Henry Perry W Langston J R Collins Tobe Houze Alex Lane J M Moor man N E Horner W E Parnell B D Turner L D Renick Mrs W F Rogers Mrs A F Chilton W L Stephens C L Cox Mrs 5 A Carnes Irvin Warren W J Cunningham for ongoing subscriptions to the Great Religious Weekly.
The Harrison Tent Theatre Co. launches a new four act society comedy drama The Awakening of John Slater for Comanche and vicinity. The play promises wholesome humor and a well told story.
United States Steel, Standard Oil, and United Fruit notify the government of plans to place their fleets under the American flag under the new home registry law extending to foreign built craft.
The Frisco Railroad will operate a Labor Day excursion from Comanche to Fort Worth on September 7. Depart Comanche at 7:00 a.m. and return from Fort Worth at 11:00 p.m. Round trip fare is $1.75.
The Pythian Sisters announce a return to meetings on September 3 after a heated term suspension. All members are urged to attend the first gathering in over two months.
A notice advertising sale or trade of second hand buggies and surveys seeks a trade for a family horse. The vendor mentions blacksmithing woodwork rubber tire work tire setting and a specialty in horseshoeing at 21 W. B. Garner.
Three district conventions in Fort Worth selected Oscar Callaway of Comanche as Democratic nominee for congress to oppose Republican J. E. B. Stewart. Judge K H Buck elected Democratic associate justice. Parker county’s Preston Martin to lead the Second Judicial District. Total vote around 70 000.
W Tom Harris aged 52 a prominent traveling salesman from Sherman died at his home after twenty years with a St. Louis hat firm. He was brother of Mrs Eugene Greer of this city whose family left to attend the Sherman funeral. Friends express deep sympathy.
Wim Reese attended a Dallas gathering of oak mill men with about two hundred participants. They discussed war impacts on the cotton seed industry and fall financing. The group projected bank support for seed purchases and proper use of funds, with Mr. Reese calling the meeting worthwhile and optimistic for the sector.
Jno B. Chilton president of the Comanche National Bank has been confined to his home for several days with a painful carbuncle on his hand and high fever. He has endured intense suffering but manages to visit his place of business briefly each day.
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