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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1915
Page
1
The article notes candidates in the chief contest racking for votes with the wind-up only days away. With eight more days left before the big contest closes there is no clear indication yet who the winners will be.
A notice urges longtime subscribers to vote for their favorite and help a friend win a prize. The offer ends December 21 at 3 p.m. with a call to participate.
Old subscribers can vote equal to a new subscriber until Tuesday 3 p m December 21. The offer will not be repeated and prompts readers to pay subscriptions to support their favorite candidate.
One week remains to vote in the Chief's Subscription Contest. The final count will be by an impartial committee of business men, with all candidates allowed to attend. Votes stay at the Chief office for ten days for redemption. Also announced: a new weekly fashion column starting this issue with drawings by a New York fashion authority.
Rev. L. G. White arrives as new pastor and marries Elvin Lowe and Olean Ward. He preaches to large crowds, Methodist year starts well. Board of stewards met, refreshments served, next meeting at Charles Williams home. Worship hours listed from 9:45 to 7:15 with midweek prayer and missionary events. Invite to newcomers and potential workers.
Owen Reynolds was accidentally shot in the left leg while hunting quail five miles south of town on Jim McCollum's farm. He was with Ira Gerganess and Hobart Carnes. Carnes fired as they rose birds, a load entering Reynolds' leg. Ed Dudley assisted and physicians cared for him. he was resting well at press time.
Brooks Lee of Midland Texas revisits the area recounting his early life in Brown Comanche counties from 1857 to 1885 and Civil War service with the Texas Minute Men. He recalls marriage to Jennie Millican in 1872 under a live oak near P D Nesmith’s yard and cattle drives to California in 1862.
Work on Bruton Lane started Monday and was abandoned Wednesday after local residents raised just over 50 dollars. The city provided the road crew for gravel work while southern residents supplied teams. 220 loads were moved in three days, with business houses contributing three city teams and the city paying the rest. No citizen-raised funds were spent, and the deteriorated road prompted broader concern for Newburg and Cedar Gap residents who suffer daily.
The pastor notes church strength in finances and spiritual life as the community plans a Christmas tree event on Friday December 24 and aims for Bible reading, New Year resolutions, and Buckner Orphans Home offerings. Sermons titled Pure Worship and The New Love welcome all.
Miss Ruby Straley of Comanche will marry Jack Daly of Kansas City after meeting him there yesterday. The couple is praised as a highly capable pair and the editor extends best wishes and congratulations.
Vesta Miles and Carl Harris announce their marriage plans. Both have lived in Comanche with Carl now in Wichita Falls and Miss Miles in Corsicana. They have many friends offering well wishes.
Comanche saw two busy turkey days with prices at 12 to 12 1 4¢ per pound. Wagons lined a block as men waited hours to unload. The market at the current price brought noticeable prosperity to farmers and merchants alike.
This week features a Xm al tree at Comanche Merc. Co. decorated by Mrs. Queen who has earned a fine reputation for displays. Also a Neely Harris Cunningham Co. large window shows edible displays by Clyde Kirk.
The Central Christian church ladies will serve dinner on Saturday December 19 at the Burks- Simmons old stand.
An 8 foot Aermotor windmill is offered for sale in good condition. Cattle preferred. Jersey stock not required. Contact J. J. Holmsley for details.
Hl J Kid Blackburn indicted in Concho county for the Bryson murder near Millersview has reportedly killed himself at Valera Coleman county. Attorneys for the Bryson family confirmed the suicide after Blackburn communicated with lawyers. He previously faced a horse theft conviction affirmed on appeal. It is unclear if he left a note and whether he confessed to Bryson’s murder. He is survived by a wife and three children.
The Majestic presents Mary Pickford in Tess of the Storm Country for Monday with Pickford describing the role as especially magical and heartfelt. Saturday features The College Orphan, a Broadway drama about college life with Carter De Haven in comic and thrilling escapades.
The note invites customers to make the whole family merry on Christmas with selections from Smiths Drug Store, highlighting festive offerings and a morale boosting retail appeal.
See our counter display of beautiful aluminumware. Lasts a lifetime and makes a very appropriate Xmas gift for any housewife at Higginbotham's.
Auction sale of the R W H Hamilton Jewelry stock at the Cunningham Burton building on the west side square begins Wednesday at 7 30 pm. A Xmas price offers yard wide messaline at a discount until Xmas. Higginbothams and Smiths Drug Store advertise festive items and room for rent by Mrs Jennie Garrett.
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