Sheriff pours out $2000 worth of liquor in Comanche jail yard
Sheriff Lewis Marshall poured about 117 quarts of whiskey brandy wine and champagne found last fall on the McDonald farm eight miles east of Comanche into the jail yard under district Judge Rufe McClellan order after an affidavit by Homer McDonald stated the liquor was not his property. City officers witnessed the destruction as federal authorities in Fort Worth said they would take custody if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Marshall
McDonald
Comanche
Arthur
Tom Edwards
McElroy
Rufe McClellan
Homer McDonald
Sheriff Marshall
Fort Worth
Marshall
McClellan
Ed Palmer for Comanche County Clerk in Primary
The Gustine announcement column endorses Ed Palmer as a suitable candidate for county clerk of Comanche County. Palmer, born near Gustine, educated at public school, Howard Payne College and the State University at Austin, served as a First Lieutenant in World War I though not overseas. He is a well known local figure trusted by residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Palmer
Gustine
Comanche County
Nearustine
Howard Payne College
Brownwood
State University At
Austin
Lynching Records Show More Prevented In 1921
The St. Louis Post Dispatch notes 72 prevented lynchings in 1921 with 64 Southern cases. Victims of mob violence totaled 63, two fewer than the previous year, making southern prevention reach parity with nationwide lynchings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas News
St. Louis Post Dispatch
South
Austin Stateswaan
Death of Ernest Mason in Eldorado Ark
Ernest Mason, 27, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Mason, died January 8 in Eldorado Arkansas after becoming ill while working in a field. Remains were brought home and buried February 7 at Oakwood cemetery with Black, pastor of the Presbyterian church, officiating. Family members gathered, and friends express deep sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Mason
Eldorado
Ark
Ernest
Oakwood
Fev
A. Black
Presbyterian Church
Henry Gore Announces Candidacy For County Treasurer
Henry Gore declares this week in the Chief his bid for county treasurer. A Comanche county native, he now teaches in Fellowship and has nine years of rural and high school teaching experience including Gustine and Cross Plains. He pledges a satisfactory administration if elected and cites local ties as part of his qualification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Gore
Comanche County
Gustine
Cross Plains
Coryell County Grand Jury to Probe Training School Death
The Coryell County grand jury, impaneled by District Judge J. R. Mc Clellan in Gatesville, will investigate the September death of 14 year old Dell Thames at the State Juvenile Training School. H. G. Twyman, former military instructor, faced bail issues and was released on bond. Superintendent King resigned after being exonerated but his resignation takes effect January 14, with J. W. Cantwell named as successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Texas
Dell Thames
Beaumont
Coryell County Grand Jury
Gatesville
J. R. McClellan
H. G. Twyman
McClerlay
BE. King
State Juvenile Training School
State Board of Control
Thames
McPherson Seeks Trade for Ford Auto in Texas
Notice states W. T. McPherson of Comanche Texas offers two business lots in Duster and a Gin lot in Beattie in exchange for a good Ford automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duster
Beattie
W.T. McPherson
Comanche
Texas
Declamation Contest Rules For County Event In March
Comanche Texas June 12 1922 Mrs Ida Hunter announces Interscholastic League regulations for the county declamation contest entries in March. Divisions specify sources for senior and junior selections and provide postpaid price lists for recommended books. The notice encourages wide participation to boost the county’s standing in school activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interscholastic League
Ida Hunter
Comanche
Texas
Law Breakers to Be Driven From State Keeling Announces
Austin January 9 Attorney General W A Keeling says raids by State Rangers and Federal prohibition agents at Mexia start a systematic Texas drive to expel hijackers gamblers and other law breakers. The Mexia operation followed a conference with Governor Neff Adjutant General Barton and Federal Prohibition Director David Morris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Mexia
W. A. Keeling
Neff
Thomas J. Barton
David H. Morris
Keeling
Barton
Rangers
C. L Stone
Keelinge
Trarton
Mr. Morris
Berton
Card of Thanks for Deceased Son and Brother
Mr and Mrs J D Mason and children express heartfelt thanks to friends for support during the loss of their dear son and brother. They thank kind hearts and floral offerings in this saddest hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Mason
Man Served 99-Year Murder Term Released in Texas
Robert Jadie of McLennan County was released after the Court of Criminal Appeals reversed his 99 year murder sentence due to an illegal grand jury tainted by two women serving on the panel. The ruling follows precedent set in the Riddle case challenging female jurors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Robert Jadie
McLennan County
Court of Criminal Appeals
Riddle
Ida Sarley
Women urged to pay poll tax ahead of vote in Texas
In Comanche County an appeal stresses that after woman suffrage was ratified Texas law requires women to pay poll taxes like men. The notice warns taxes must be paid before February 1 or legal collection follows and explains exemptions for those turning twenty one before November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Texas
Gengeneral
Thomas Talmage Main Jr Born in Hamilton Texas
Bern at Hamilton Texas welcomed a pound boy named Thomas Talmage Main Jr to Mr and Mrs Tom Main of Comanche on the ninth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bern
Hamilton
Texas
Mgr
Tom Main
Comanche
Pound Boy
Thomas Talmage Main Jr
Pepper Takes Oath as New US Senator
Washington report that George Wharton Pepper took the oath of office as United States Senator from Pennsylvania, succeeding the late Boise Penrose. Vice President Coolidge administered the oath at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pepper
NEW
Washington
George Wharton Pepper
United States
Pennsylvania
Boise Penrose
Coolidge
Candidate Cards Offered at Chief Office at Low Rates
The Chief office announces fast, on time production of candidate cards at the lowest prices. Branding as the "hot mustard" of printing the office promises quick turnaround without extra embellishments.
Barn Fire Destroys Harvey's South Town Barn
Charley Harvey loses barn and contents in a Wednesday blaze. Corn and alfalfa hay stored inside were a total loss. Fire origin unknown. flames were already visible on discovery. Firemen arrived but could not save the building due to distant water supply. Residence saved. loss at least 1500 dollars with 500 dollars insured. Harvey has started rebuilding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Harvey
Harvey
Pure Louisiana Cane Syrup In Barrels Direct From New Orleans
Todd and Jennings advertise pure Louisiana cane syrup sold in barrels direct from New Orleans. Jug customers are invited to bring their own containers and collect at the seller's location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
New Orleans
Todd & Jennings
Fort Worth's First Citizen Captain Paddock Remembered
Obituary tribute to Buckley B. Paddock, Fort Worth leader and long time city chief executive. Describes his service bridging the Trinity river, his railroad work, journalism and law career, and his impact on Fort Worth and its youth. Notes his family and enduring civic legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckley BB. Paddock
Captain Paddock
Record
Northwest
Fort Worth
Union Station
Chamber of Commerce
Paddock
Waddeck
Trinity River
Eldren
Southwest
Browa
Comanche County Rejects Home Demonstration Agent
The Comanche County Commissioners Court voted three to one against employing a woman home demonstration agent, Nabors abstaining. Proponents argued wide benefits for rural women and girls. Payne led opposition citing petitions from over 400 residents. The vote ends the plan for a county agent for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners Court
Comanche County
Mesers
Payne
Harris
Roberson
Nabors
J. B. Layne
Mes
L. J. Kittle
Wm. Dingus
Reese
Mrs Eargle Guests In Comanche At Ridgeway Hotel
Mrs Eargle of Fort Worth visited Comanche the past week as a guest of Mrs McCullough at the Ridgeway Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Eargle
Fort Worth
Comanche
McCullough
Ridgeway Hotel
Boynton Brother of Comanche Resident in City
M. M. Boynton of Coke county, brother of the late J. Wess Boynton and cousin of the editor, is in the city and now works with the Internal Revenue collector’s office at Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Boynton
Coke County
Comanche
J. Wess Boynton
City
Internal Revenue Collector’s
Fort Worth
Wilkersons Visiting Relatives Here This Week
Mr and Mrs F Wilkerson of Dallas are guests of relatives in town this week visiting family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. F. Wilkerson of
Dallas
Mrs McCoy Gastures to Visit in Clebarve Family Home
Mrs. W. P. McCoy of Clebarve is the guest of her daughter Mrs. Pvan Palmer this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. McCoy
Clebarve
Pvan Palmer
Waring Family Visit to Stephenville Sunday
Mrs J D Waring, Misses Marion Waring and Jeffie Thomas, and Floyd Merritt motored to Stephenville Saturday. Hayne Waring returned with them and spent Sunday with home folks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Waring
Marion Waring
Jeffie Thomas
Floyd Merritt
Stephenville
Hayne Waring
Eidson seeks second term as Comanche County District Attorney
The voters of Comanche County are told that Hon. Joe H. Eidson consents to serve a second term as district attorney. He is described as a capable, conscientious official with a history of strong performance in important trials and broad public confidence. The piece urges voters to endorse his re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Joe H. Eidson
Joe Bidson
Joe H. Bidson
Chesapeake Western Railway Poultry Contest Promises Prizes
The Chesapeake Western Railway offers 3500 in prizes for a poultry show at Harrisonburg Virginia on November 4 1922 Entries must be hatched after January 1 1922 and submitted to the superintendent at Harrisonburg by October 31 1922 Weighing accounts for 75 percent and carriage and breeding for 25 percent All winning birds become the railroad's property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesapeake Western Railway Hascently
Harrisonburg
Chesapeake Western Railway
Harmony notes and community gatherings in January
Harmony residents report efforts to improve singing with two practice nights at Edwards and Rogers homes. Forty two and similar games draw crowds at Friday gatherings. A school spelling match at the church sees Harmony victorious. Upcoming biweekly meetings with varied programs are planned, next on Friday, January 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony
Jim Edwards
J. J. Rogers
M. EB. Owens
Avight Harmony School
Meress Gap
A. Thomas
Will McKenzie’s
Mercer Gap
Messrs
Zola Boyd
Sid Evans
Sidney
Jne Boyd
Mary Rogers
Tom McKenzie
Gladys Clark
Shiloh
Eva Franks
Rena Owen
Bula Fletcher
Millie Smith
Messia
Zola
Vernon
Hugh Boyd
Bennie Smith
Elmer Fletcher
Eva
Clarence Franks
Opal Payne
Charles Rogers
Tom Gore
Comanche
Near
Blanket
Geah Thomas
Wilson Notes Special To The Chief
Wilson January 11 report says a nice shower Monday night. Rev Lee Gilbreath filled his regular appointment last weekend. Mrs C R Dewees remains sick. A party occurred at Charlie Craig's last Thursday. School progress continues and a box supper is planned at the school house Friday January 20 to benefit the school and athletics. Special program follows.
Lorena Affair Again Before Grand Jury
Waco Texas January 11 witnesses from Lorena summoned as McLennan County grand jury revisits Oct 1 melee when shots and stabbings occurred during a Ku Klux parade clash. Sheriff Bob Buchanan and Louis Crow were wounded. Crow died four days later. Lorena lies thirteen miles south of Waco. An earlier grand jury investigated but returned no indictments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Texas
Lorena
McLennan
Bob Buchanan
Buchanan
Louis Crow
Shipping Board seeks 100 million appropriation for 1923
The United States Shipping Board asked Congress for a 100 million dollar appropriation for 1923 to refinance the emergency fleet program. The request notes funds would cancel contracts and cover immediate needs, with millions required at once to stabilize operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
States Shiping Board
Congress
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ernest Mason
Griscom
Interscholastic Leaguer
MacMillan Company
Cable Co
Cable Bldg
Chicago
Penniman
Heath & Co
Fort Worth’s
First Citizen Asses
Hambone
Gwine
Wilson
U. SS. Shipping Board
Barrele
Ortega
Juge
Todé
Jeng
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