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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1913
Page
1
An opening note from the paper proclaims its long history as a regional institution and invites reader suggestions. It highlights its status as one of the oldest papers west of Fort Worth and pledges responsibility, confidence, and community representation for four decades of service.
In a private letter Honorable Oscar Callaway, from the Fort Worth district, urges Texas voters to approve the July 19 bond amendment. He argues bonds should fund education, eleemosynary and penitentiary needs, roads, bridges, and warehouses, praising local trust in voters and lawmakers to manage funding wisely.
The article welcomes Old Settlers and Old Soldiers in Comanche and notes changes as the town modernizes. It shifts to guidance on packing produce for market, stressing honesty, uniform grade packages, proper "facing," and handling to prevent bruises and decay. emphasizes cool, dry storage and careful hand placement for delicate fruits.
Fort Worth Texas July 15 The arson case against Rev J Frank Norris faced a continuance after both sides agreed due to the absence of Clarence Ousley a former Fort Worth newspaper man and key witness now in Egypt The indictment stems from the burning of the First Baptist Church where Norris served as pastor two years ago.
Deaths reported since last issue include Mrs. Mattie Phillips aged 66 who passed away near Gustine.
A detailed schedule lists morning band concerts on the Court House lawn with a fire display by the Comanche Fire Team. The day features multiple band performances, invocations, welcome addresses to citizens and Old Settlers, reverend and attorney remarks, a Confederate dead tribute, Dixie performances, and a baseball enlistment segment, followed by an afternoon and evening program of music, reminiscences, and a free moving picture show.
Rev. W. H. Williams of Central Christian church baptized eight people at the church baptistry Tuesday afternoon. The revival at Rink Park continues with baptism to be administered to others Saturday afternoon.
The list shows three matches approved: G. H. Lucker with Miss Dawn Starkie, A. W. Sledge with Miss Mattie Huckabee, and Odis Gilbert with Miss Minnie Bolen.
Mrs. W O Shipp took home the wrong infant after an ice cream supper hosted by farmer W N Tandy near Hico. A neighbor, Mrs. Ratliff, alerted by another mother failing to locate her child, arranged a baby exchange before daybreak.
The Chief Exponent touts its advanced equipment and skilled local workers. It urges readers to patronize local services to keep money in Comanche and support town and county development through community cooperation.
Serge ant J. D. Manley a National Guardsman convicted of bayoneting Louis Reichenstein during a Dallas parade years ago will have his forty year sentence commuted toward possibly two years in prison. The governor acted on a brief from Assistant Attorney General C. E. Lane, ruling the original conviction should have been manslaughter and that the sentence was excessive. Manley also argued he acted under orders.
The city council met in regular session and Alderman S. P. Smith resigned effective immediately. An election to fill the vacancy was ordered for Saturday July 26.
Birth notices list children born to Mr and Mrs Henry T Dayman and others near Blanket and Hasse. Names include Calum Walker a boy July 8 John Norwood a boy July 4 S J Bond a boy July 2 Lee Henderson a boy July 4 Claud Harris a boy July 3 Walter Bean a girl July 11 I N Burnett a girl July 9.
We express heartfelt thanks for kindness and help during the illness and death of our beloved sister and mother Mrs. W. A. Phillips. We also thank you for the many beautiful flowers she loved. God bless you all. Signed by her brother S. Zachary and her children.
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