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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1913
Page
1
President Wilson told Congress details of U S efforts for peace in Mexico and Huerta’s rejection. The policy calls for no armed intervention and strict neutrality, banning arms exports to Mexico. He urges Americans to depart Mexico and aid their evacuation.
County Judge J. H. McMillan announces pension application visits at DeLeon Gustine Lamkin Beattie Sipe Springs and Sidney with times from September 2 to September 5. Current pensioners need not reapply or provide further proof and additional visits will be made to aid those unable to travel.
The Civic League meets promptly at 5 o clock at the Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday September 3rd. Members urged to attend and participate in fall preparations. Secretary Mrs I C Gage.
The ladies market at Roberson Sisters Co. store Saturday August 30 offers pies cakes and dressed chickens at low prices. City school board surveys West side building overhauled ahead of September 8 opening and will begin Grammar school construction after bond cashing. Scotch Woolen Tailors North Side Square advertises cleaning and pressing services.
Advertisement from Adv Com Grain and Commission Company announces highest prices paid for ear corn. The notice invites sellers to bring their corn for purchase at current market rates. It emphasizes prompt payment and fair pricing.
All parties desiring storage on household goods should see Tom Nabers at the Huse Old Cotton pa. (adv)
County Court reconvened August 25 with Judge J. H. McMillan presiding. By Thursday noon eight cases were disposed, seven criminal and one civil. Pleas included guilty in Gaming and Swindling with fines and costs. petty theft guilty with four months in jail. fornication dismissed. pistol carrying not guilty. abusive language guilty with small fines. disturbing the peace guilty with 417.50 and costs. Civil trial was Charles McPherson versus J. N. Wilson for debt on drilling a well.
Since our last report the following couples have been granted license to wed C. B. Stephens to Miss Sadie Abby D. E. Howell to Miss Evalyn Rutherford.
A local ad urges men to judge by appearance and invites customers to have garments cleaned and pressed by the Scotch Woolen Tailors on the north side of the square. They promise superior knowledge and service.
Jamey Gage transfers half of lot 14 block 19 DeLeon to Jno Gage for 600 dollars. J D McGuire and wife to Bertie Cheat part J Blakemore survey for 2300 dollars. S B Todd and W L Randalls to J B Payne 160 acres northeast quarter Sec 13 H T C Railroad survey for 2600 dollars. G T Nelson and wife to J M Robinson part of block 34 Comanche for 850 dollars. W W Ward and wife to Van B Clayton 50 acres Daniel Kinchelo survey for 1100 dollars. J M Mobley and wife to J N Morton 50 acres Daniel Kinchelo survey for 600 dollars.
The Com Grain and Coal Company advertises several cars of fine domestic coal ready for delivery in September. A free coal shovel is offered with the first order of a ton or more.
The Comanche Tribe student group from Howard Payne College Brownwood enjoyed a three day outing at Sylvia Lake near Gustine. Chaperoned by Mr and Mrs Will Robinson the party included Misses Rouble Ellis Morna MacNeill Leona Allen Gertie Davis Ethel Speed Eva Palmer Coretta Hutson and Messrs Ousley Homer Allen Robert Fielder Joe Fielder Fletcher Jones Mae Langston John Tangston Bert Speed Edwin Palmer.
Jennie Blue Tunnell announces piano instruction starting Monday September 8 at Mrs. I. C. Gage residence. For lessons, contact or call 309. She also notes being a market buyer for grain hay wool hides and pecans.
Attention Hog Raisers a fine thorough bred Duroc Jersey male is available for service advertised by Wm Ellis and Son. Terms are reasonable.
Miss Lottie Payne plans to open a kindergarten on September 8. The event marks the start of a new local school program in the community.
Special post office representative D Dawkins visited Comanche to assess eligibility for free city mail delivery. Local efforts focus on better sidewalks street lighting numbered houses named streets and post placements to meet government requirements. Plan to improve infrastructure urged led by Postmaster George Sullivan and supported by the Chamber of Commerce.
Obituary tribute to Mary E. Phillips born August 3, 1547 in Macon County Alabama and died July 13 1913 in Texas. Wife of W A Phillips mother of ten children nine surviving. reflections on faith, family loyalty, and her peaceful passing in the Methodist faith with hymns and reverence.
Administrator of S P Choate estate Dr J A Lanius offers a Salina P Choate property in Comanche with house lot storm cellar good well wind mill for 600 dollars. Half cash, balance in one year at eight percent interest. Abstract included. deed approved by Fannin County court. Bonham Texas address for inquiries.
On Sunday afternoon Geo Montgomery’s farm south of town suffered a fire destroying 150 bales of hay a hay shed a binder and a drill with total loss about 500 dollars. The blaze was caused by a five year old boy smoking under the shed who dropped a cigarette stub. Neighbors rushed to the scene worried it might be Montgomery’s home.
The Blanket public schools will open Monday September 1 with a two month pay school followed by a free school. The faculty includes Superintendent Professor W G Praxton Principal Professor G Ross and assistants Misses Gertrude Davis Ida English Lucile Skinner Tennie Mitchell and Mrs Burks who will lead music and expression.
Beginning with the school on Mondays and Thursdays my studio will be at Mrs. J. C. C. Martins residence convenient to High School and West Side. Wednesdays and Fridays at my home near the East Side school. Mrs. J. P. Graham, teacher of piano.
C. W. Lusk argues for joining the Southern States Cotton Corporation to market cotton, urging farmers to turn over their bales for 15 cents per pound with six percent scrip for the remainder, claiming the corp has $11 million capital and can advance prices. He notes world demand and promotes the plan as a strong cooperative effort for better prices.
J M West announces departure to Dallas and hands management to Mr Drummond at West and Drummond. He thanks friends for past patronage and asks continued support for grocery needs in his absence.
An advertisement touts ADLER I KA as a remedy for appendicitis pain claiming immediate relief. Sold by M. W. Carroll in the ad.
Dodson's Liver Tone replaces calomel as a liver remedy offered for sale and guaranteed at Carroll's Drug Store. The advertisement invites customers to purchase the product at the local drugstore.
Coach Milton Collins confirms regular practice starts Monday September 1 on the high school grounds. The plan includes institute week with county teachers, a track team for the October county meet, demonstrations from top Texas athletes, and an aim to field a championship relay team. U. of T. will send an athletics authority to lecture and aid in organizing the Comanche County Athletic Association.
Woodmen urge members to attend next Monday night session. One new candidate to initiate and plans for a contest and campaign for new members will be considered. Sov Fr E Adams remodeled the hall, now in first class condition. W H Carpenter C C 5S C Findley Clerk.
Since the last note, several births are recorded. A girl to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Richey on August 26 near Gustine. A girl to Guy White on August 16. A boy to W. H. Haslip on August 25 near Custer. A boy to Louis Cozart on August 19 near Gustine.
Death notices filed in the county clerk’s office list J. P. Morgan of Gustine aged 75, death on August 12, and Mary Catherine Neel aged 2, death on August 8.
Fresh candies and chocolates advertised with pricing per pound at 15 and 25 cents. Ice coated chocolates offered at the 5 and 10 cent store. W. C. Odom, proprietor.
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