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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1916
Page
1
A exhortation to cooperative effort urging all to pull together rather than compete. Promote forming melon potato berry and hog growers associations and invite readers to discuss these plans with A. S. Harris secretary at Y. M. E. L. and Burks Mercantile Co. plus offers for rubber tire services by Kilpatrick and Son.
Local trade note proclaims stock of fencing wire is available at Burks Mercantile with emphasis on prompt fencing needs. The message signals ready supply for customers seeking dependable wire.
A community event at the home of W Ross in Cotton Grove on Friday night July 28 features an ice cream supper and musical with proceeds to reduce church indebtedness. All invited.
The city has not designated a depository for the coming year's funds. Bids will be considered at the next regular meeting on Monday July 31 1916. J R Eanes Mayor.
A large display features new furniture from Burks Mercantile Co, Burks Meantile Co. Read as a promotional item highlighting the arrival of a big carload of furniture.
Uncle Henry Mayberry was struck by a Ford while crossing the square at about 3 p m Saturday. He was dragged about ten feet as the car circled and then stopped. he suffered minor facial bruises and a wrenched knee but could walk and be about again with doctors called to the scene.
E R Armstrong thanks supporters after a recent primary and expresses appreciation for kindness from county residents. He acknowledges non supporters and states that voting for another candidate reflects their choice and does not affect his regard.
Gayle Atwood sent his parents a pair of Hawaiian parrots recently. He bought them and carried them to Vera Cruz and back to Key West Florida. The birds are fluent but only speak Spanish, a novelty that amuses onlookers since Mexicans are scarce locally.
Benton Stailey thanks supporters from Comanche County for backing his nomination and pledges to provide the best service as an officer if elected in November.
See the Newton wagons for sale advertised by Burks Mercantile Co Newton Wagons for sale through Kodak Finishing See Luther Dixon for Kodak Finishing Mail orders solicited Luther Dixon Comanche Texas Itpd
In Comanche County voters shift 1943 patterns with several County offices changing hands. Texas Power and Light Co. races describe material shortages and a seven man crew converting a laundry boiler to steam to boost pumps, lifting reservoir levels from eighteen inches to six feet in two days.
Hattie Franklin aged 17 years 2 months 21 days died July 25 from typhoid fever and was buried Wednesday at 5 pm. She was the eldest child of Mrs. Magmie Franklin and E. J. Franklin, deceased, and oldest granddaughter of Uncle Joel Nabers. The family and relatives are extended deep sympathy.
KE W Harris counted first 300 voters in town and county. Result 204 favored Culberson and 96 Colquitt. Harris predicts Culberson will win Manche County by a strong margin.
The Whit Levisay family near Newburg reports their young son severely injured when his foot slipped into a disc harrow while riding with his brother. The big toe was completely cut off. Neighbors aided until parents returned and took him to a doctor. he is doing nicely now.
Death reported of Mrs. P. H. Hutson of Gustine while staying with her brother Bob Selman in Throckmorton. She fell ill after arriving and died Wednesday. Sister of Mrs. J. F. Palmer of Gustine. Burial planned for Friday in Gustine.
Oscar Callaway was defeated by James Wilson of Fort Worth in the 12th District contest. Wilson won Parker and Tarrant counties, pulling ahead despite sub-60 percent votes there, while Callaway carried rural counties. The campaign featured clashes with northern interests and munition makers who opposed Callaway’s stance on rivers and harbors pork.
John L. Peters thanks the county for support in a campaign in which he was the successful candidate. He renews his pledge to provide the best service and offers to assist voters during his tenure in office.
A group of Comanche Odd Fellows traveled to Bangs Thursday for a local contest. Attendees include Derroll Nabers Hugh Rambo Wiley Garner Geo Hulsey W C Cauley M B Sullivan Dr Lester Hall Bob Meyers Sebe Payne Jim Payne W B Payne Dr Acton W D Carroll and wife Dudley Nabers J B Nabers Dr and Mrs Lewis W H Davis Will Garner Charley Garner and wife Sellars Thaxton Geo Hamilton A B Guthrie Tobe Grew Griggsby Ono War.
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