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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1913
Page
1
C C Morris to Miss Bamy Dy son Alfred Coker to Miss Bessie Hicks Raymond Allen to Miss Myrtle Tackett listed in local court house notices as marriage matches and changes in household records.
The notice lists several minors linked to Gustine Sidney and surrounding areas including W Thompson near Gustine Henry I Sherbet John Allen N C Smith Jessie Barker A E ll and J R Brown with ages and gender noted in a community notice.
Property deeds list numerous 100 to 291 acre transfers in Comanche and Lampasas regions. Buyers include J W Fergeson, O M Dutton, J B Chilton, Henry Carpenter, W T McPherson, S Willingham, T H Stroud, C B Walker, H C Ford, J A Grisham, Jno S Hart, E A F Roberts, C P St Clair, J M Livingston, D H Cunningham, C W Rutherford, G F Nelson. Considerable sums paid from $300 to $3,000 per acre totals.
Rev. 8 J Vaughan new Presiding Elder of the Dublin district will preach Sunday morning and night at the Methodist church. Rev Cartwright is absent in Temple with his wife where she underwent an operation.
December 7, 1913 is designated Hospital Sunday by the governor. The Anti Tuberculosis Association of Texas requests clergy to preach on establishing county hospitals to care for the sick and prevent disease, with Comanche churches urged to observe the day.
Dr. Ausey H. Robnett of Brownwood Texas receives assignment as junior medical officer aboard the battleship Texas for the ship's commissioning. At 34 the surgeon, noted for ability and affability, has a strong Navy record and earned his medical degree at George Washington University while working as a night watchman.
C. W. Holcomb, traveling in south Texas for P. Lorillard Tobacco Co of New Jersey, earns the nickname Tobacco Kid by winning a three month contest as the best salesman among 20 competitors. He led all by several thousand pounds after only thirty days in tobacco sales.
At the regular meeting Tuesday night the Odd Fellows lodge chose officers for the new term. W. B. Payne named N G with M. B. Sullivan as V G S. C. Findley Ree. Secretary W. H. Davis Fin Secretary G C Hamilton Treasurer H C Rambo Trustee Robt Myers Representative A E Acton alternate Representative. Other officers are appointive and to be announced after installation on the first meeting night in January.
Box paper, post card albums, manicure and work sets advertised at the 5 and 10 cent store run by W C Odom.
The Wm. Reese Co. promotes new and up to date goods from Kodak city in its store. The advertisement highlights the East man line and appeals to shoppers seeking modern offerings.
Mrs. C L Cartwright was taken to Temple hospital Wednesday night for an appendicitis operation after two weeks of suffering. Her husband Rev C L Cartwright pastor of the M E Church and Dr J W Carson accompanied her. All hope for a successful operation and quick restoration.
W. C. Odom advertises a wide array of Christmas decorations at the five and ten cent store, highlighting affordable holiday items for shoppers.
The piece argues that advertisers rely on first purchases and repeated orders to recoup advertising costs and build goodwill. It claims established brands cannot cut quality without risking profit and reputation, while unknown brands may lower quality since they face price competition.
C W B M program meets with Mrs Geo Cunning ham on Tuesday afternoon December 9. Topics include Hymn and prayer Bible reading Psalm 63 1 8 missionary education campaign for the King and related readings by Mrs Hogan Mrs Holloway and Mrs Ory. Special prayer for writers editors. roll call answer with a top missionary book.
An advertisement promotes Symphony Lawn box, pound paper and correspondence cards from The Wm. Reese Company. The promotion highlights quality writing materials and a complete stationery line for personal and official correspondence.
Rainfall figures recorded by the Chamber of Commerce show September at 1 inch October at 6 inches November at 10 inches and December to date at 3.44 inches.
The 5 and 10 cent store is promoted as the headquarters for Santa Claus with an invitation to call and view their line presented by W. C. Odom.
Members of the Girls Tomato Clubs in Comanche County win prizes at the Waco Cotton Palace. Sallie Sherrill takes first prize for canned tomatoes, Winnie McCrary wins for best written history of the crop, Lois Roberson secures second in yield and profit, and Mary Holland places fourth in canned tomatoes.
Sam Switzer reports up to Nov 14 1918 181 bales ginned in Comanche county versus 31640 last year, a drop of about 33 percent. The county’s estimated average crop is 45000 bales, making this year's output about 50 percent below average.
The question of what to get him or her for a Christmas present has been solved at the 5 with a selection of ready made ideas. Shoppers can find ready gifts and seasonal displays aimed at easing holiday shopping.
W C Odom advertises a wide selection of Holiday Goods at the 5 and 10 cent store offering affordable gifts and seasonal items for shoppers.
A former boarding house operator announces a shift to dress making and invites potential clients to try her services. She emphasizes readiness to take on new work and offers a trial fitting to prove skill.
Chief Exponent touts its business printing prowess and equipment leadership in the county. It highlights a Mergenthaler Linotype machine, modern facilities, and capacity from calling cards to hundred page booklets, promising three times local circulation and high service standards.
The advertisement proclaims THE CHIEF EXPONENT as the oldest paper west of Ft. Worth with guaranteed circulation three times that of any competitor, urging advertisers to choose its pages for paying campaigns.
A Brown County Will H ayes Club statement urges Texas voters to assess Will H Mayes by character and record. The endorsement highlights his 32 years in the community, church leadership, integrity, business success, journalism, farming, and unwavering support for prohibition while promising sincerity and faithfulness if elected governor.
Retail promotion urges early shopping for complete Christmas selections at W C Odom's 5 and 10 cent store. Shoppers are invited to pick and choose from a full line of holiday goods while supplies last.
The Wm. Reese Co. advertises Gibson art line featuring Christmas cards booklets calendars tags and seals. The display highlights seasonal stationery and decorative items from the Gibson collection for holiday use.
Comanche High School football team returned Monday from Amarillo after a 6 to 0 victory, claiming North Texas championship. The hard fought mud sodden game drew praise for Amarillo hosts including Elks Lodge and Firemen for generous treatment and facilities.
Tom Campbell aged 29 of Theny in this county was adjudged a lunatic in county court last week and will be sent to the asylum. A commission of Drs Gray Thomas Chilton and Carson and Messrs Claude Cox and A Blue presided under the new law on such cases.
The Wm. Reese Company offers a Christmas day gift that captures the day’s events as a picture story via Kodak materials. This timely present provides visual narration of holiday moments through Kodak imagery and supplies.
Miss Kathrine Chilton daughter of Dr and Mrs P H Chilton underwent an appendectomy Monday. The patient was in dangerous condition for a time but the operation was pronounced a success and she is now convalescent.
The Wim Reese Company advertises a Christmas Brownie photo deal for children of any gender. Pricing starts at one dollar and up, inviting boys and girls to take a picture.
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