18 Feb 1916
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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1916
Page
1
The document lists numerous county officers and their assignments across towns and areas, including names such as H. A. Carmi Atwood, J. H. Lloyd, Sol Moore, and A. H. Noble, with many others linked to specific locales like Springs, Carthy, and Rich Otwell.
A Valentine party hosted by the Wesley St Bible Class at the I. C. O. F. drew about 40 couples. The room was festively decorated, musical numbers were performed, a heart guessing game was held, and refreshments served as guests enjoyed a lively evening.
A letter from the Live Stock Sanitary Commission chairman urges Comanche County to join tick eradication. He notes widespread adoption, economic benefits from higher cattle prices, and the need for local funding to hire inspectors. The plan hinges on county and federal support to cover six months of work.
The Socialists met at the courthouse on Saturday February 12 selecting Will Allen of Gustine as County Chairman and N L Clark of Comanche as County Secretary. Clarence Nugent of Stephenville gave a strong address and a resolution condemning war as incompatible with socialism urged government action to remove private profit from war preparations and support for civilian distribution.
D. H. Cunningham outlines a county wide program to remove ticks by providing dipping vats every six to eight miles, dipping cattle every eighteen days, and funding community vats in small farm areas. He asserts success is feasible in one summer with citizen effort and notes no dipping charges to owners.
Larry Kittles was kicked while harnessing a team to bridle a horse, suffering serious bruising. A family member and physician confirmed the injury, noted as his second lifetime incident with a horse kick. The note ends with a stray sales plea about maize and mice offerings.
Civic improvements this week include a sixty foot extension to the Meadows Grocery Co warehouse. The firm started small and, through steady expansion, now makes its third addition to the building.
The front of T. M. Pulliam store is receiving a new coat of white paint this week. Officials say the refreshed look will attract business and reflect prosperity.
Tom Masons Fruit and confectionery received a new floor last week to fit a Toms new news stand and general improvements. Tate Bros store front is being dressed up this week. Work began earlier but progress slowed by weather conditions.
The Postoffice and Davenport's storefronts are being treated with the paint cure, making the area look fresh as a new suit. The Chief Exponent campaign adds to the appearance of prosperity for visitors.
The law office of Smith and Palmer over Brin's store undergoes overhaul and expansion. The two attorneys move into a new abode and appear to have successfully defended the oil trust, signaling a notable win in their case trajectory.
Messrs. Van Horn of Dallas Mc Farland and Murphy of Brownwood were in Comanche to take over the light plant for Texas Power and Light Co Port Cash of Comanche was made superintendent of the Comanche plant permanently The community praises Port as a skilled electrician and trusted mechanic and applauds the Company for the appointment
A sign on display in the Barks store window bears the name H. Barks and is made wholly of buttons crafted by Miss Lottie Holman. The item showcases skill by a woman and reflects broader creative talent among women today.
Notice to all Woodmen of the World in Comanche Camp No. 60 to attend next Monday night meeting to discuss forming a Uniformed Degree Team. All members urged to join or help. Nugent Durham, Consul Commander.
Old newspaper clipping shows a mix of advertisements and personal notices. References include Slider and Lacy's furniture, a Chief Office adjacent location, and a local Woodmen Circle claim adjustment for Mary B. Owen. Messages praise Grove No 1210 and Toberidariog-Sills products, with mentions of Yecondies Voffes and Flouncings of Woodmen membership.
The Lyric benefit performance on Tuesday night raised a decent sum for the Boll Weevil League. A second show by the Majestic is planned for next Monday. Boosters are urged to buy at least two tickets as a civic duty and Comanche’s picture show people earn praise for public spiritedness.
The City Council in regular session ordered the reservoir roof left open and enclosed with a net fence to keep varmints out, arguing an open tank is saniter than a covered one. They set the year’s tax rates at 25 cents general fund 25 cents sinking fund and 15 cents road tax totaling 65 cents. An election for three aldermen was ordered for April 4 with terms expiring for Jacobs Skinner and Montgomery. The council had the reservoir ready to turn water in by Monday night.
Miss Dell Cash formerly of Comanche marries James F. McKelvy in Sweetwater. Daughter of Jno. Cash, she is well known locally and lived in Sweetwater for six to seven months. The community congratulates the couple and notes a Comanche county girl is well suited for any man.
Sheriff Cunningham reports the arrest of Jack Manning after a months long case involving a recent unsigned reward letter. The charges were dismissed upon review, and Manning signed a letter thanking the sheriff before Cunningham departed for Louisiana seeking further action.
A Brownwood based firm T Carlson Electrical Co plans to open a house in Comanche to perform general electrical contracting and supply electrical equipment. The owner Mr Carlson is described as a genial man and the venture adds to local business.
A. J. Artie Loyd declares through the Chief Exponent his run for District Clerk. Loyd, a Comanche County raised man with farming, bookkeeping, and business experience, is well known to Comanche voters and promises efficient service if elected.
A Comanche Baptist Association rally schedule invites churches to send two or more messengers. The First Church of Comanche extends free entertainment to all attendees during the two day event with presentations on associational missions education and Christian schooling by multiple speakers.
The article reports a Sunday school contest with Dublin, urges all church members to attend, and notes a campaign to raise 250000 dollars for Texas Baptist schools. A Missionary and Educational Rally is planned for February 24–25, with two messengers urged from each church.
The eighth grade presented a very interesting program last Friday afternoon with many outside spectators reporting a good performance. Our dry goods buyer O M Simmons is in New York purchasing stock for all departments. Enormous sales in the last three months have left goods low, but we expect a full restock in ten days with up-to-date merchandise. H Burks.
A note reports a mistake when a new middle buster was placed in someone’s buggy on Wednesday. The writer signs as Isham and asks to be left at Tate Bros Store D in HA.
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