05 Jul 1918
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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1918
Page
1
D Foreman died on Thursday June 27 after entangling his foot in rope while hitching a team. A mule jerked him down causing the neck to be broken as he was crushed under a wagon wheel. His wife witnessed the scene and aid could not aid. The mule belonged to another party.
Hazel Rieger suffered a gunshot wound from a 22 caliber rifle while walking toward Mrs. Ermine Powell’s home near Red Gun lot. Doctors say the bullet grazed under the skin and likely saved her life by not piercing the abdomen. The shooter is unknown and no motive or suspect is identified.
Last Friday evening Mr and Mrs Lionel F Slider awoke to their sixteen month old daughter Geraldine crying. They found she had tried to eat lye left by a washer in the wash house. They poured vinegar over her mouth and tongue, likely saving her life. The child had poured out lye particles and picked one up to eat, then spat it out due to burning.
J. O. Quinn of Comanche died last Sunday at a Fort Worth sanitarium after a foot infection worsened during an extended illness. Born April 30 1861 he was 57. Survived by his wife Elmina and four of thirteen children, with burial at Indian Creek Cemetery.
Comanche Chapter of the Red Cross shipped 19,000 surgical dressings last week, the work of county women and girls. The Proctor Auxiliary sent 2,000, a splendid showing for Proctor and for Comanche county, a source of local pride.
On Thursday night July 11 the Comanche Lodge K of P will host a Coming Together of the Flags service. The open meeting will be held at Castle Hall with an excellent program planned for attendees.
A promotional pitch from Higginbotham Bros. & Co. asserts reliable availability under any conditions with prices and terms stated as right. The copy emphasizes consistent satisfaction for customers seeking dependable supplies.
Local shop promotes fresh daily sweets including Almond Macaroons English Plum Pudding Oatmeal Wafers Spiced Muffins and Cocoa Nut Macaroons. Bright display notes all items are fresh every day.
The Comanche Troop of Cavalry, recruiting for some time, will be mustered into service on Saturday July 6 at nine o clock. First Lieutenant J B Chilton Jr returned from Dallas after conference with General McDill and a plan to merge the Comanche unit with Brownwood to form a Cavalry Machine Gun Troop with Paul V Harrell of Brownwood as Captain and Chilton as First Lieutenant. The Comanche group has 99 men and 85 percent are beyond draft age, a higher share than state average, a point of pride noted by organizers.
All men enlisted in the Comanche Cavalry Troop are notified to appear for muster at Comanche at 9 o clock a m Saturday morning July 6 at Comanche National Bank. J B Chilton Jr Acting Commander.
Ex Governor James E Ferguson will speak at 3 p m in Comanche on July 12 the only speech he will make in Comanche county. Supporters plan a 2 p m meeting on Monday July 11 to organize in his behalf at the courthouse.
District Court proceedings include A B Haworth versus Nettie Selph Haworth with a divorce granted. J M Hood and others versus Wm Rosser with a judgment for plaintiff to cancel an oil lease. Sheer Company versus J A Hall and others with a judgment for defendant on a land note.
Hon. Barry Miller of Dallas spoke Monday night at the Baptist Tabernacle in support of Gov. W. P. Hobby in his bid for re election. He praised the University of Texas, the ten mile zone law and the Statutory Prohibition law while defending himself against attacks by former Gov. Ferguson and detailing impeachment trial issues.
The Local Board sent Jack Cameron and Kye Fritts to the mechanical school at Camp Mabry Austin. The board calls for fifteen men to be sent to Camp Travis around July 22, 1917 Class One registrants. No 1918 registrants will be taken.
Jud McCarty of Reese and McCarty sells his interest to The Van Reese Co and plans to move to Dallas for a new job. Comanche community laments his departure while celebrating his family’s rise to opportunities in the cities.
A simple sales note offers a dozen half gallon Mason Fruit Jars for 75 cents cash. The line emphasizes cash payment and inexpensive price.
Last Monday voters in De Leon and Comanche approved road bonds to build highways along the Oil Belt routes. De Leon 299 to 90 and Comanche 385 to 85 approved, with detailed precinct tallies showing local support and opposition.
Local readers learn Lieut. Frank C. McDermott of Portales New Mexico killed in action in France. He was among the first from this area to land abroad and studied at Daniel Baker College and the University of Texas before enlisting. The notice marks the community's first war loss and a deep sense of national sacrifice.
Harmony Methodist Church will host a revival starting Sunday night July 7 preached by Pastor J. T. Ferguson. A brush arbor and traditional altar will be used with an eight oclock service nightly. The sermon Sunday evening is The Ship That Will Carry Us Home. A 30 minute song service will precede each talk.
Witt and Mackey announce Ford trucks available for immediate delivery. Local dealer stocks include models suited for work and utility needs with quick procurement options.
Drilling restarted this week on the Downing oil well with signs of oil under the section as geologists predicted. Humble Co moves to set a rig on the Goss lease near Sipe Springs while work continues on the Denny pool lease, with Line Oil Co extending deadlines and bonuses to start within sixty days. The three projects signal a major stride in Comanche County oil development, increasing leasing activity and speculation.
All over Comanche County thrift stamp meetings were held at schoolhouses as residents pledged to support the drive. County Chairman Adams estimates pledges total around 200000 in round numbers, with potential to exceed that figure. The effort is praised as a major success reflecting Adams and community cooperation.
Furber Chesley, second son of Hon. and Mrs. H E Chesley, has received an important appointment related to the American Embassy in London and will report in Washington for further orders July 15. He is praised as a splendid and deserving young man, with the honor bringing gratification to friends in Hamilton where he was raised. Harvey Chesley, the oldest son, is enlisted in the army and stationed at Camp Travis.
A local supplier advertises a full line of Globe and Racine horse shoe casings and tubes. Customers are invited to inquire about prices and the unusual mileage guarantee.
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