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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1913
Page
6
Mr J F Sherbutt from Ben Wheeler Texas reports securing two Electro Galvanic Rings for rheumatism and nervous ailments. He says they helped him and his wife, who wore them for rheumatism and found great relief. Both recommend the rings.
The Civic League and city women groups urge entry to the Cleanest Town in Texas Contest. They stress union and effort as worthwhile even if the prize is not won, aiming to improve Comanche’s cleanliness and promote civic pride.
Lee W. Jones a 50 year old farmer six miles south of Dublin was shot and killed Thursday night by his sons Robert 22 and Charlie 18 as family strife split the household. Both youths were arrested awaiting grand jury action. Mrs. Jones was away at Placid when the tragedy occurred. Jones, long a trusted farmer and Holiness preacher, leaves a large family and a wife daughter of Capt Allie Burnett of Dublin. The coroner found death by gunshot from a weapon in the hands of his sons Robert and Charlie.
Advertising copy claims Chamberlain’s Tablets provide agreeable bowel movement without unpleasant effects and urges trial. notes availability from all dealers.
J N Warriss of Comanche Texas testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured ten years of kidney trouble and back pain. He notes irregular kidney passages and back discomfort improved after use. Sold by all dealers at fifty cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Just before noon Saturday a voluntary bankruptcy petition was filed in federal court by J H Wilder a piano dealer with a store at 713 Austin Street The schedules show liabilities of 1250690 and assets of 16062280 including real estate 65000 bills notes and securities 10589955 stock in trade 2589450 Exemptions total 16095 The case is noted as one of the largest in months in this district per the Waco Chronicle Herald
Attends Sovereign Camp W O W Findley associate editor of The Chief Exponent leaves Friday night for Dallas joining about a hundred others for a special gathering and then proceeds to Jacksonville Fla for a Sovereign Camp session. He also plans a Cuba visit before returning home as a Grand Representative from the Texas Lodge with a lengthy Texas delegation roster.
An advertisement urges readers not to scratch an irritated skin condition and promotes Ballard’s Snow Liniment. It claims immediate itching relief and a permanent cure after several applications. Prices 95 cents to 1 dollar per bottle, sold by Paris Smith.
When a child has whooping cough, use Chamberlains Cough Remedy to loosen the cough and ease expectoration. The remedy liquifies tough mucus and helps expectoration, has been used successfully in many epidemics, and is safe and sure. For sale by all dealers.
The airdome run by Goldthwaite parties closed Saturday night after a brief stint in the city. The manager said there was not enough business here for two picture shows and plans to move the operation to Menard.
S C Findley clerk alerts members of the Sovereign Camp to settle unpaid assessments at the First National Bank. K L Macon, banker of the camp, will handle payments while the clerk is away for three weeks attending the biennial gathering.
The Comanche County Medical Association held a meeting in Deleon with twenty physicians in attendance. Dr. T. P. Weaver hosted a session followed by a dinner at the City Hotel. The next quarterly gathering will be in Comanche the first Thursday in September.
Waco business men postpone their trip to Comanche, now scheduled to arrive and be entertained by local citizens on June 26.
Local pharmacist M. W. Carroll praises Adler-i-ka as a simple buckthorn and glycerine mix that quickly relieves sour stomach gas and constipation with just one dose. He urges readers to consult a doctor for ongoing stomach or bowel trouble while recommending the product for those seeking a quick relief option.
The Comanche Oil Company began boring last Thursday on the Goss lease, 314 miles east of Sipe Springs. Local residents in Comanche County expect oil or gas to be discovered before the drill suspends. A large opening day occurred at Well No. 1, with an excursion from Stamford and Waco on the Texas Central.
M. P. Cain resigns as water commissioner and Green West is named to temporarily fill the vacancy until the Council selects a permanent successor.
The trade excursion to the Indian Gap and Priddy area scheduled for June 19 has been canceled by the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce because they are occupied with plans for the July 4th picnic and celebration in Comanche and cannot attend to the trip details. A later date is not yet fixed.
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