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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1922
Page
1
Comanche County cast under 3500 votes in the Saturday primary with about 5800 paid poll taxes, signaling widespread apathy. Local results show Neff second statewide, Mayfield and Ferguson set for a run-off, and Callaway leading in the congressional race with Blanton close behind.
County level contests produced no majority winner for county clerk or treasurer. Runoffs set for clerk between J W Littlejohn and Ed Palmer Gustine, and treasurer between Nannie Perry and W B Payne. Other offices nominated without opposition include County Judge F J Reese and Tax Assessor C M Edmonson.
Prospects rise for renewing drilling at the Denny well if Charley Denny signs up 500 more acres nearby. He already holds 1500 acres under lease and several companies ready to finish the well once the 2000 acre target is reached.
Captain Wright Armstrong a grand nephew of Uncle Jack Wright and cousin of Mrs. F. E. Wilson so honored by Brownwood Lions Club luncheon with Lieutenant Rex Gaither of the 142nd Infantry. Patsy Garrett and Lyda Gresham entertained. election results show Blanton and Callaway carrying city votes with county margins. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Williamson visiting Snyder guests at H. Huddleston home.
Comanche residents welcome new arrivals Mr. and Mrs. Williams from Brady and their family. The note hopes the new high school will attract others, while an ad promotes kerosene barrel filling services. The weed crop is reported progressing well.
The funeral of Frank Carl McDermott, killed in France on June 16 1918, was held in Comanche with services at the Methodist tabernacle and Oakwood cemetery. Relatives, veterans from Rector Cunningham Post, and friends attended as Dr Klingman delivered a eulogy, praising his early enlistment and devotion to liberty.
Results show 136 981 votes reported for the U S Senate race in the primary election. The entry notes the totals as of print time with no further context on candidates or jurisdictions.
A large gathering from Comanche county and beyond attended the annual Burks family barbecue on Hilton Burks farm northwest of Comanche. Guests included Ed Lewis San Angelo Herbert Lewis Buffalo NY Robert Newsomer Dallas J B Lewis Coleman Lee Signor Abilene and local residents. Oscar Callaway spoke briefly on government power and liberty before the Comanche Cottonwood ball game.
In the Saturday primary Blanton failed to carry his hometown as Cunningham won both the town and Blanton’s voting box by 300 and 150 votes respectively. Across the district the anti Blanton protest vote tallied over 22 000, signaling a tough road ahead. Mrs F E Adams and daughter Frankie drove to Brownwood for a few days then planned a visit to Santa Anna with Grady Adams and family. Paul Williams of Dallas was a Comanche visitor this week.
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