09 Jan 1914
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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1914
Page
1
Robert Wikely to Miss Etta Griffith Fray Fisher to Miss Ruby McGuire and C. B. Renfro to Miss Bette Wooten are recorded as licenses in the court house notices.
A string of birth notices lists names of newborns with mothers and fathers in De Leon and nearby Proctor area. Readers see multiple infants named alongside parental lines including Craig Smith, Jesse Sadberry, Fleet Torrance, Bob Haddox, R R Allen, W F Roberts, J R Loudermilk, E M Davis, Jesse Turner, E P Tel, and A M Vaughn.
Wilson-Whaley Co. vs B G Haney suit for debt dismissed by plaintiff. Haney et al suit for debt dismissed by plaintiff. F E Adams vs Chas Lassiter et al suit on notes judgment for (incomplete).
A long list of property transfers shows numerous buyers and sellers, including H F Skaggs W L Skaggs N A McCurdy L L McCurdy and J C Barker across sections and blocks in H T C R R Co, See See 22 E T A R, and other local tracts with prices from 40 to 5400 dollars. The records cover parcels in De Leon Comanche Wilson and surrounding areas with acres and lot details, reflecting active real estate activity.
Comanche's Homer Bower promoted to auditor of the Katy system with Dallas headquarters. His rapid rise follows early work as Frisco messenger and agent, then chief clerk at Fort Worth Frisco, auditor roles at Wichita Valley and Fort Worth & Denver, and most recently Katy St. Louis. Local pride accompanies his ascent in the railway world.
A Bad Accident involving Ewing Chilton son of Joe Chilton occurred New Year night when a Roman candle shot into his right eye. The injury is painful but not serious and the piece criticizes the senseless habit of firing fireworks as a poor way to celebrate Christmas or the New Year.
Stephenville All Star college players defeated Central High of Fort Worth in a fast New Year’s Day football game. Comanche rooters witnessed the contest as the final score stood 26 to 6.
Joel Mack argues that buying cheap goods with no guarantee harms both merchants and consumers. He says long-run success comes from selling standard advertised goods with guaranteed quality. Advertising by manufacturers helps customers pick reliable items and helps merchants avoid poor stock, improving overall prosperity.
A road overseer argues that current road tax funds fail to build lasting highways. He criticizes an unjust labor law placing most burden on the poor and landowners, urges businesslike funding, improved grading, and permanent gravel or rock main roads to meet rising traffic and growth.
Homer L Stewart died at his home on 613 Ann Avenue Das last Friday morning of a cr judicial affection. His remains were brought here for interment and were buried in Oakland Cemetery after a large crowd of sorrowing friends and relatives followed. Born December 25 1877 in Georgia he was 36 years old. He resided in Dallas two years working in real estate with N L Jackson formerly of Comanche. Survived by a wife seven children and both parents and siblings all reside in the county except his immediate family.
J L Quicksall U S agricultural department representative visited Bibb farm on a test feed project. He observed steers hogs and silage performing well and said a detailed report will follow for readers.
Judge J H McCleary once of San Antonio and former Texas Attorney General died at a Washington military hospital. Funeral at Arlington Wednesday with services by Masonic leaders. He served in the Confederate army, Texas legislature, and as Territorial judge. He was named Associate Justice of Puerto Rico by McKinley and died after visiting his son Lieutenant Sam H McCleary.
Judge McCleary, brother of Mrs. T L Hutchinson of Comanche, dies leaving four children and a son in the U S Army aviation corps. He formed a Porto Rico law firm with his nephew McCleary Hutchinson in 1901 after moving there in 1899 and served in Theodore Roosevelt s Spanish American War.
J. W. Boren of the Western Union Telegraph Co and Miss Pau line Bailie of San Antonio were married at the Methodist church in Stephenville at 8:30 p m They visited Comanche and Mr Arthur's home for a short stay The groom is described as a quiet gentleman and well regarded The bride is noted as coming from Ranger and well wished for a happy future together.
Aaron Cunningham aged 78 died at his West Main Street home on Saturday January 3rd and was buried Monday at 3 PM in the old Alb in cemetery. Rev. E M Moore and Rev Arch Lewis conducted services with Masonic Lodge rites. pallbearers included John Bryson and other longtime friends. He was an early Texas settler born in Alabama April 8 1836 who came to Texas in 1839 and lived in Travis Williamson Comanche and finally settled on Mountain Creek near Newburg. He married Minerva Montgomery in 1860 producing nine children and later married Mrs William Henson in 1884 producing five more. He leaves many siblings and a large extended family with ties to Comanche and Stephenville.
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