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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1914
Page
8
The piece urges voters to back county hospital bonds, arguing improved care for consumptives and the mentally ill, reduced contagion, and lower death rates. It cites tax fairness, board management, and local faith in hospital utility, while praising Ford Motor Co. profit sharing and detailing a small weekly tax impact.
The Wm. Reese Co. advertises silk faulards and promises safe truss fitting without extra cost. Endorses the service with a reassurance to customers about avoiding danger by staying protected and secure.
Lucius Elkins took a business trip to Dublin Saturday. P A Gates of Gorman visited Friday. Mrs W F Rogers and daughter Lizzie spent the weekend with relatives in Hasse. Mrs H R Geron and two children traveled from Paris to visit her parents Mr and Mrs G Wetzel. Miss Lyle Kean of Ladonia stayed with her sister Mrs Tom Bell in West Comanche. Misses Peeler and Cameron of Hamilton were guests of Mrs W D Carroll. Jesse Burton returned to Winchell after several months as a Tate Bros saleswoman. Alice Carter of DeLeon visited and returned home. Dollie Payne accompanied her. John R Cunningham left for Temple with his wife for an operation at Scott and White. Dr Thomas traveled with them. Wishing a speedy recovery to the esteemed lady.
Miss Ruth Ardis and Clyde Kirk wed at Mrs. J. F. Jones’s State street residence in Texarkana with Rev. J. B. Turrentine officiating. The couple plans a visit to Mt. Pleasant before settling in Comanche Texas where Kirk is based. Mrs. Turrentine attended the ceremony.
Mrs C T Sams died at her niece Mrs S P Stith's home Tuesday morning. Her body was sent to Beaufort South Carolina for interment beside her husband and infant who died soon after the Civil War. The nearly 80 year old widow had been in declining health and was accompanied by her brother in law Mr W M Hawkins of Whitney, father of Mrs Smith.
Miss Floss Brown daughter of Capt. Frank and Mrs Annie Brown was married at her mother Mrs Annie Laurie Moss home 3822 Gilbert Avenue Dallas on Sunday January 11 at 6 p m Rev Robert Hill officiated Only immediate family attended The newlyweds plan to reside at 3818 Gilbert Avenue Dallas
C. E. Drennan of Sidney reports selling 31 hogs weighing 6080 pounds at an average of 196 pounds for 444.80 dollars. The hogs, seven acres of damaged peanuts, fed on corn one week, cost 25 dollars beyond damaged nuts. He urges silos, more feed including peanuts, Jersey heifers, pigs on peanut pasture, and butter fat sales to boost profits over cotton farming. He advocates Baby beef steers and mule colts to improve earnings and family prospects.
Due to increased business we will hold our next auction sale on January 23 and 24. If you have stock for sale give to market a trial as we expect good business from now on. Everyone is invited to attend this sale. Brofonwood Horse and Mule Co McAlister and Fisk Meres.
In the Northern District of Texas M Clements bankrupt No 746. First meeting of creditors in Fort Worth Texas January 24 1914 at nine oclock A M. Creditors may attend prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and transact business.
B F Cadenhead, manager of the delivery system, suffered a dislocated shoulder after a runaway last Saturday afternoon. Harness parts broke, the charge bolted across the square, tipping Mr. Cadenhead from the wagon. He sought a physician who promptly reduced the dislocation and found no other injuries.
A Rexall Cherry Bark cough syrup from Wm. Reese company is suggested to stop a cough. The ad notes a 25 cent bottle in historical context.
Mr Parker Kellum of Proctor and Miss May Tolar of Green's Creek were married Friday January 2 at the bride's mother's home Mrs Florence Tolar. A small gathering attended the ceremony followed by a generous wedding feast.
A brief notice from Scotch Woolen Tailors states a commitment to prompt delivery of all work. The firm emphasizes timely service for customers and announces readiness to handle orders efficiently.
S. J. Miles, local manager for the Singer Sewing Machine Car, is promoted to manage the Waco office. He will move with his family to assume the new duties, seen as recognition of his hustling abilities, with good wishes from the Chief Exponent.
Roberson Sisters & Co announce a new line of Galateas 30 inches wide in stripes suitable for boys suits signaling a fresh material option for children's tailoring.
J W Scurry purchased the U S Blue home place in North West Comanche for fifteen hundred dollars. The record notes the transfer of the property and the sale price.
The Scotch Woolen Tailors invite customers to experience their best cleaning and pressing services. Let them demonstrate the quality and care they provide for garments.
The latest gin ners report shows 13 333 074 bales of cotton ginned in the United States up to January 1. The figure reflects nationwide ginning activity and underlines the year’s fiber production compared with prior periods.
Farmers and stockmen are urged to arrange crop plans and purchase silos, with advice to consult before ordering to save money. The speaker plans to ship hogs more often this season and will publish dates later after purchasing over $2,000 worth of hogs on the 5th. Fertilizer buyers are invited to contact for ear-lot shipments this spring.
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