Court approves purchase of road machinery for county
The Commissioners Court authorized buying a J. J. Case engine a Russell grader and two mule teams to form a permanent county road crew. If the project succeeds a special tax may fund four such outfits. The paper urges unity across town and country residents and predicts autos and trucks will multiply, urging progress toward better roads for Comanche county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Case
Russell
Commissioners Court
Socialist Encampment Planned at Sylvan Lake
Comanche County Socialists announce a three day encampment at Sylvan Lake near Gustine from July 23 to 25. Prominent speakers include E K Meitzen W S Noble and John A Currie. A Socialist Song Service with a trained choir and recitations by Miss Iva Curry are highlights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Sylvan Lake
Gustine
E. K. Meitzen
Halletsville
W. S. Noble
Rockdale
John A. Currie
San Antonio
Currie
Iva Curry
Marriage Announcement for Violet Gertrude Antram and Dr H M Kearby
The Gribben family announces the marriage of their daughter Violet Gertrude Antram to Dr. H M Kearby of Honey Grove on Saturday June 27. Dr. Kearby is the son of Hon J G Kearby and brother of J P Kearby and spent much of his boyhood here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moughan Kearby
W. H. Gribben
Violet Gertrude Antram
H. M. Kearby
Honey Grove
Dr. Kearby
J. G. Kearby
J. P. Kearby
Stores Close Friday and Saturday for Reunion
Many stores will close Friday and Saturday afternoon to allow employees to attend a reunion. Morning hours remain open while stores shut in the afternoons for the event.
Hicks Stevenson Feature as Longtime Old Settler
Hicks Stevenson now with Commercial Co in Comanche as traveling salesman is noted as another Old Settler who has read the Chief for many years. He recalls the paper has reached his home for thirty three years, reflecting a long association since youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicks Stevenson
Comanche
Gustine
The
Commercial Co
Stevenson
Old Settlers and Soldiers Reunion Welcomes Pioneers
The Old Settlers and Old Soldiers reunion brings together pioneers and veterans in this city to mingle share reminiscences and pleasantries. The Chief Exponent notes its forty second birthday in 1873 and praises the Pioneer Exponent for efforts in county development. WELCOME THRICE WELCOME. Enjoy yourself and call on us for any pleasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Sherman
Reunion
Editor’s Assault Sparks Refusal to Battle Over Record
The editor denounces attacks from rival writers and refuses to engage in personal mudslinging. He defends the paper’s actions and vows not to fight over alleged misdeeds. He argues the public should judge the record and rejects terms like poor farm or wrongful annexation.
Doctor Carlton Sees Strong Support for Ferguson in County
Dr. A L Carlton of Practor No 1 visited Saturday with his sons and told Chief Exponent he supports Ferguson for governor, opposes Col Ball, and predicts Templeman will win the county. He notes crops ahead and stresses the importance of good roads for Comanche County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Carlton
Ferguson
Col. Ball
Templeman
Comanche County
Dublin Youth Found Murdered
The body of 19 year old Walter Edwards was found in the second story of M. A. Browns grocery store in Dublin Texas. A pistol bullet through his heart killed him about thirty minutes earlier. No gun was located and police expect an arrest soon.
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Dublin
Tex
Walter Edwards
M. A. Brown
Airship Flights Promised at DeLeon Carnival
DeLeon hosts a free show by Miller Aviation of Dallas under a contract that pays only if flights succeed. The Curtis type biplane will fly up to 1000 feet weather permitting, offering the public a chance to see and inspect the machine at no charge during the Mid Summer Peanut Carnival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeLeon
Miller Aviation Company
Dallas
Birdmen
Birdman
DeLeon Free Press
Knight Delivers Campaign Speeches Across County
Eps G Knight former tax assessor of Dallas County spoke for Col Tom Balls gubernatorial bid in three towns last Thursday and Friday. He addressed audiences in Sipe Springs Gustine and Comanche with fair crowds and estimated about one hundred attendees in Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eps G. Knight
Dallas County
Col
Tom Ball
Sipe Springs
Gustine
Comanche
Marriage Licenses Issued By Court House Office
D Williams and Mrs Maud Smith C D Staney and Miss Winnie Burleson Homer D Marchbanks and Miss Clara Bell Spencer listed for marriage licenses in court house records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Williams
Maud Smith
C. D. Staney
Winnie Burleson
Homer D. Marchbanks
Clara Bell Spencer
Property transfers include Wasson ranch portion and BK T R Co acreage
W L Cook and others sell 3741 12 acres from Wasson ranch to C D Martin and others for 30000 dollars. J E Wright and others sell 40 acres of section 45 BK T R Co to Mrs Maud Smith and others for 1500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Cook
C. D. Martin
Wasson Ranch
J. E. Wright
Mrs. Maud Smith
Commissioners Court approves purchase of road engine and graders
In a special session on June 25 1914 the commissioners court presided by Judge J H McMillan authorized buying a J L Case Threshing Machine Co engine for 2192 dollars and two Russell Grader Manufacturing Co graders for 765 dollars plus payroll terms. Payment plan set with cash and installments to 1916. R J Burton hired as road engine engineer at 90 dollars monthly Oscar Thornton and H F Gantz hired as road hands at 1.50 dollars per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners Court
J. H. McMillan
W. T. Dobbs
W. J. Patton
J. W. Wyatt
G. A. Loudermilk
Mary L. Smith
Jack Cunningham
J. L Case Threshing Machine Co’s
Russell Grader Manufacturing Co
R. J. Burton
Oscar Thornton
H. F. Gantz
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Evangelist Haydenchield
Skating Rink
Commissioners’ Court
Iveness
Old Settlers Reunion
Court House Lawn
C. L. Cartwright
Dan Robertson
Geo. Cunningham
R. F. Holloway
Randolph Clark
Rev. White
Texas
L. B. Russell
Dr. Lockhart
T.C.U
Prof. Robertson
Owen F. Pugh, Gospel Singer
Evangelist Haudenschield
Stork
P. I
Thomas, Lamkin
Boy
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