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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1915
Page
1
Two more weeks remain in the campaign as towns rally for their favored candidates. Subscriptions are the key to success, with equal chances for all contenders. Voters are advised to support their choice through available subscription drives and local events.
The special prize of 25 dollars in gold ends tomorrow at 5 pm. Candidates should secure subscriptions now to maximize chances for the grand prize. Act promptly to approach supporters before another candidate does and increase your campaign success.
The Chief will award a special prize of 25 dollars in gold to the candidate who submits the greatest number of yearly subscriptions between Friday December 3 and Friday December 11 at 5 p.m. One five year subscription counts as five one year subscriptions.
Two weeks from tomorrow the Chief Exponent's circulation contest will close and many young people of this section will be made happy beyond their wildest dreams. Theirs will be bliss and those who realize now that effort is needed to win will realize then that joy might have been theirs if really tried.
Motivational urging against delaying actions. Emphasizes doing it now to avoid failure, urging campaign contestants to seize opportunities and not wait for others. Notes uncertainty in votes and the principle of first come, first served in giving support.
In towns around Comanche rivalry influences the vote as local pride boosts turnout and candidates vie for position. The leading figures have not yet defined the lineup, and late surge candidates may emerge in the final days.
A political candidate emphasizes new subscribers will double the votes of old supporters, portraying her as energetic and sure to win. The strategy hinges on attracting new subscribers to boost electoral prospects.
Urges continued energy and resolve in the race, insisting all rivals deserve a strong fight. Highlights that the lowest candidate could rise with a few subscriptions and support from friends ready to help. Calls readers to start today and enlist backers to win prizes.
Mrs J W Reese joins the Chief Contest drawing on strong local support. Friends who praised her previous showing began casting votes as she contemplates this entry, with expectations she will be among prize winners given her county prominence.
A mixed subscription roster lists multiple individuals with city or Gustine designations and payment amounts ranging from 5 to 47 thousand dollars, including Mrs. Gerald Bryson Miss Minnie Lee Clift Mrs. J O Harrison and others across several locales.
Miss Olean Ward and Elvin Lowe were married Saturday at 6 p.m. Rev. White officiated at the parsonage. The bride, daughter of Mrs. J. A. Ward, is a leading Comanche resident. the groom, editor of the Blanket Signal and former owner of the German Progress, hails from Plan ket. Only a few friends attended, and well wishes came from Comanche and Blanket for a long, happy marriage.
Licenses issued for C. W. E. Lindley and Rebecca Jones, Charlie House and Ina Miller, Stonewall Barkley and Florence Lewis, J. L. Brown and RR Nichols, W. J. Lee and Daisy Tillingsley, Lee Kistler Stamey and Willie Mae Rachel.
We take this method of thanking friends who were so kind to us during the last illness of our husband and father. — Mrs. J. P. Cook and family.
Wm Reese and R E Coleman return from Dallas with news of a final market for peanut oil and growing interest from butter makers. They booked an eight car export shipment and sold cake locally, while running day and night with 250 tons of nuts on hand. Farmers urged to try peanut meal for feed, boosting farm product value as Texas oil mills expand next year.
Wm Miller of Comanche County died December 2 1915 after a lingering illness. He was born September 1 1829 in Georgia and moved to Texas in 1869 settling near Lamkin before his death. He was married to Cosana Selman about 1850 and left eight children, three surviving sons Joe Miller Doc Miller and J W Miller. He joined the Baptist church in 1849 and lived a life of faith. services were conducted by Rev Martin of Edna Hill at Midway cemetery.
J P Cook died at his home in Comanche at 10 18 p m Tuesday December 7 after a short illness and was buried December 8 at Oakwood cemetery with Masonic honors Rev Gray of Brownwood conducted the funeral services He was born February 7 1835 in Mechlenberg county Kentucky and served as a Confederate courier to General Johnston He later moved to Texas and became a prominent contractor in Comanche county with two marriages and several children remaining in Texas New Mexico Dallas Bryan San Antonio and Kansas all listed as living at his passing
Between December and January most lodges elected officers for the coming year. The following lodges report their chosen officers for the ensuing year.
The passage enumerates numerous officers and officials including grand lodge representatives, treasurers, clerks, watchmen, sentries, bankers, physicians, and managers. Names such as J. H. Lewis J. C. Greer C. W. Ory and others appear with roles. The roster reflects organizational structure and leadership appointments.
The Pythian Sisters list officers led by Mrs E C Wiesendanger and Mrs W O Hamilton with roles such as Manager and Representative to Grand Temple. The Woodman Circle will elect officers Friday at the regular meeting and the Yeomen will hold their next meeting.
A local board presents trustees including J Hicks and C G Wiesendanger for a three year term. Other names such as Reeves P J Hicks M W Smith and Gage appear in the roster with several initials. The document outlines candidate names for upcoming terms.
A long obituary praising a man who lived 80 years and 10 months. He came from a large family with siblings in Kentucky and faced life with grim determination. Known for positive character and stern serenity, he stood firm in his beliefs and left a lasting influence on his community and business partners.
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