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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1914
Page
1
Marion Pureer and Miss Ida May Crockett J. Eargle Decker and Miss Fafinie Brown R. O. Finley and Miss Alma Taylor noted among court house social rounds with accompanying announcements of attending couples.
Fragmentary OCR lists multiple children from Gustine area including boys: Gene Est s, Charles Mertoy, Joe Marshall, J. M. Hicks, and others. near Comanche a girl. Beattie Joe Clemons. Trinity boy. Sweetwater boy. Hasse area girl ipinroe Hall. near Sipe Allen. Witt Armst Springs. Gustine references.
A series of conveyances shows S A Porterfield et ux to J N Porterfield for 75 acres E Roddy survey at 500 dollars and W O Stewart et ux to BE E Denny for 34 acres tno Duncan No 2 Comanche at 1500. Other transfers include J N Porterfield et ux to R S Palmer 148 acres E Roddy survey at 1661 dollars and W M Hilley et ux to J W May 114 acres Lampasas county school land at 2500. Multiple deeds involve O Miller et ux to W L Morris 60 acres M S Hatton survey at 1800 and W W Cox et ux to J A Looney 80 acres Daniel Kinchelo at 2400. Proctor Mercantile Co. acquires 125 acres Torenza Sterling for 2000. heirs of W Wilson to J H Beaty 160 acres Jas Hudson 720. Mary A Rock et al to Proctor Mercantile Co part Samuel Bowers survey at 2116.30. M L Large et al to H M Culp 60 acres Ira A Harris 00. Dona B Hill to Edith Hill Carnes NW 1 3 block 16 Comanche love and affection. Dona B Hill to Farley Hill N 1 3 block 95 Wrights add Comanche love and affection. J A Looney et ux to L W Cox L W 1 3 block 84 Wrights add Comanche 500. Lot 2 and 7 in block 9 Bonner add Comanche 800. Proctor Mercantile Co to R W
The writer argues suppression of nuisance hand bills, noting lasting improvements and payrolls from paying activities. Originality drives city development. urges unique actions, trash reduction, cleaner streets, and better curb appeal through flower boxes to improve visitor impression. By L M Ward Sherman Texas Commercial Executives Association president.
Findley attended the Central West Texas Log Rolling Association gathering in Coleman last Friday and Saturday and invited the group to meet in Comanche this summer. The summer meeting is expected to draw about 300 delegates and several thousand visitors. Senator Morris Sheppard or Sovereign Commander W A Fraser are slated to attend and address the association along with other prominent Woodmen of national reputation.
A compilation of land transactions shows multiple buyers and sellers across counties. Notable entries include Mollie Gilbert to W S Cumby for 85 acres in S Hazlett survey and Martin Co. selling 80 acres to W C Dingus in Lampasas school land for 2129.60. Additional deeds list parcels in Comanche and surrounding areas with varied sums.
Peter Radford notes a humorous Texas farmer story listing products and origins from many states. The tale satirizes the farmer’s dependence on national goods while describing a Texas farm burdened by a Massachusetts mortgage and a New Jersey blanket at night.
A Bal linger pecan grower claims ownership of the best producing pecan tree in Texas. The tree yielded $300 for its owner last year. Central Texas pecan crop valued around $200,000 and roughly 90 carloads were produced.
Word from Seaboard & Gulf Steamship Co announced a permanent resumption of service between Freeport and New York. The Kennebec is due to arrive around January 30 with a large merchandise shipment to be distributed to most Texas cities.
A country general store owner laments competition from a distant dry goods firm that buys bankrupt stock and runs advertised cut price sales. The rival parks one or two lines of standard goods at near cost while the bulk remains high priced, deceiving customers and harming trusted shops.
Word reached this city Tuesday of the death of Jesse Couch at Roswell New Mexico caused by a gasoline tank explosion at his place of work. He was a brother of Mesdames Oscar and Gib Callaway and friends extend heartfelt sympathy to the family.
The executive committee announced the twenty eighth annual meeting will be held in Houston from April 23 to 25. Delegates from every state will attend this experience meeting highlighting journalism achievements and discussions by prominent writers from across the continent.
Brownwood factory reports farmers in Brown, Callahan and Coleman counties suffered peanut crop losses from heavy rains. Vine damage delayed growth and caused moldy nuts, reducing yield and quality across the fall and winter season.
Report from the Comanche Oil Company indicates the No. 2 well is in continuous operations day and night. The first gas and water flow has been cased off and managers expect a paying well within a few weeks.
The Attorney General approves a 125000 bond for Bexar county hospital building. Kleberg county also clears 35000 for a hospital after a petition led to an election. Tom Green and others hold meetings at San Angelo to discuss hospital construction. Beaumont and Port Arthur plan renewed votes on a county hospital this year.
The Pythian Sisters entertained with a 42 party at the Pythian Hall Friday night. Mrs. Lucy Kirk won high score and received a box of dominoes from Miss Minnie Cunningham. A salad course was served and all attendees enjoyed the evening.
Authorized notice states R. W. Neal seeks Democratic primary nomination for county commissioner from precinct No 2 on July 25. Neal is described as well suited for the duties and asks respectful consideration of his claims. Seateh Woolen Tails
Reports on Christmas Seal sales are slow but total receipts approach $5,000 with large cities still to report. Mrs. Colquitt, president of the Texas Health Association, expects lower totals due to flood and bad weather hindering distribution and prompting some cities to suspend sales for flood relief.
Ernest Queen and his brother of Eastland have purchased the McCord jewelry stock and fixtures in Dublin and will operate this store at the same stand. Ernest Queen stays with H. L. Ardis in this city while his brother will manage the Dublin location.
Ned Holman former Comanche resident and now president of the First National Bank of Guthrie Oklahoma was recently elected president of the Guthrie Building and Loan Association honoring his ties to the city and his professional standing in Oklahoma.
The Gulf and Pacific Railway Company received a charter to construct a railway from Sweetwater to Comanche with capital stock of 125000 dollars. Incorporators include J. W. W. Holmes Thos Trammel Ben Anthony and others.
The Moler Barber College of Dallas invites men to learn the barber trade. It advertises splendid inducements and a short term course. The school mails free a catalog to interested readers.
The University Interscholastic League announces the annual debating and declamation contest and interscholastic track meet will be at the University of Texas on May 1 and 2. Over 325 schools entered already, with expectations this year near 600.
Comanche plans a strong return to the Interscholastic Meet as the track team is being rounded into shape. Officials expect the squad to contend for prizes.
The Wm. Reese Company advances its mission centered on competency and purity of drugs. The statement underscores quality standards, regulatory alignment, and ongoing quality control measures to ensure safe pharmaceutical products for consumers.
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