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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1913
Page
1
A local clothing firm addresses the Comanche and Waco communities in a playful colonial era tone. The note celebrates trade potential from the Brazos headwaters, references railways and the cotton trade, and invites continued exchange of goods and goods viewing at their Cotton Palace this fall.
A strong gas flow was struck in Well No 1 on the Goss lease of the Comanche Oil and Gas Co near Sipe Springs. Drilling began around June 18 and has continued day and night with local interest high in Comanche County.
Arrangements are under way for a large Fourth of July picnic at the Country Club hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. The event offers amusements and talks by top state speakers, with a basket picnic urged for attendees. A secretary will arrange wagon pickup for baskets and local citizens urged to cooperate.
The undersigned merchants of Comanche agree to close all stores from 11 a m for the balance of July 4 1913. Listed are numerous local businesses including Comanche Mercantile Co Brin s One Price Store Wetzel Brothers Robertson Sisters Co and others.
The Chief Exponent claims its circulation swears at 3,000 and that it exceeds the combined reach of two rivals. It asserts its advertising rates and reach are the lowest in Texas and urges readers to abandon old methods for systematic newspaper advertising. It compares ad neglect to kissing a girl in the dark, unseen by others.
G A Cunningham mayor of Comanche requests every citizen to join a general basket picnic on July 4 1913 at the Country Club grounds. The plan calls for a social gathering with dinners and rest under trees for a day of shared enjoyment.
Messrs Comley and Nicholson attaches of the Houston Alvin Creamery Co and owners of the Comanche Creamery visited this week. They expressed satisfaction with the local situation and predicted strong future growth. Comley returned to Houston while Nicholson stayed several days to develop new business.
The May Messenger censures calls of Maytown by Brownwood papers and locals, claiming no Texas town named Maytown exists. It defends May as the correct form and threatens libel penalties of seven hundred dollars and seventeen days in jail for misnaming the town.
Mrs Welborn Dunlap entertained the Kensington Club on Friday afternoon with a regular weekly meeting. After a pleasant hour of fancy work and social conversation a salad course was served by the hostess. Special guests included Mrs J R Holman of Seattle Mrs T R Hill and Mrs Hilton Burks.
Young Men’s Business League members from Waco are due in Comanche for a trade trip. They will be greeted by the Comanche Chamber of Commerce and Civic League ladies. An impromptu program on the courthouse lawn includes an old fashioned Comanche stew. Further details will appear in the next issue.
The Eighth Annual Central West Texas I O O F and Rebekah Association met in Brownwood with a large local delegation. A featured contest drill pitted Brady Rebekah team against Comanche Rebekah team. The program opened Wednesday morning at the Carnegie library with prayers and welcomes from Brownwood and Brady representatives.
County clerk records note several births with locations near Sidney Beattie Energy Comanche Hasse and individuals including Mr and Mrs W S Jones John Welch Charley Fenwick J T Ritchie A S Werner Able Clayton J W Harkins J F Davis R F Davis and T Guthrie. A mix of boys and girls born in June.
A. R. McGuire weds Miss Maud Hutton to be married. L. B. Bagley paired with Miss Wyatt, G. S. Steward with Miss Flora Raseco. R. H. Waddell to Miss Nona Kitchen.
Advertises Philips & Co at North Side Square Comanche seeking chickens butter and eggs paying the highest market price.
Wednesday program includes addresses by Grand Master Mar Jeus W. Davis of San Antonio and Mrs. Johnnie House of Fort Worth, reports from officers and committees, an auto ride, and evening contests for the Noble Grand’s charge and the Unwritten Law with medals. Thursday opens with prayer and a discussion on organizing a degree team led by E H Flynn, J Couch, Mrs. Johnnie Cardwell, and S H Laswell.
Chamber of Commerce and Retail Merchants urge Comanche merchants to close Friday July 4 at 11 am and stay closed all day. Residents are asked to attend the Country Club picnic with families bringing dinner to share. A committee led by Sam Todd and others will canvass the city to invite participation and hospitality for out of town guests.
Ham Foster and his son Gordon operate a civet cat farm ten miles from Weatherford Texas. They raise about sixty five kittens and eight to ten mothers in a seventy five foot square wire enclosed pen. Each skin sells for four dollars to fur dealers.
Mrs. M. G. Skidmore, age 76, died last Tuesday at her daughter's home. She was buried the next day in Mercer's Gap cemetery, with many friends and relatives in attendance. She leaves two sons J. J. W. and T. M. Skidmore and two daughters Mrs. J. A. Greer and Mrs. Neely Patterson.
Sheriff Jack Cunninghan was notified of a bold burglary at the Edna Hill Mercantile Company store. The safe was blown open with nitroglycerine and thirty five dollars plus miscellaneous merchandise were stolen. Three suspects may have been involved. tracks suggested a trio.
The revival starts Saturday at 8 15 PM on July 7 as a welcoming informal meeting. Everyone is invited including church members friends and nonmembers to attend for uplifting spirits and refreshments. Led by Pastor W H Williams.
Miss Gertrude Jenkins entertained a small group at her Northwest Comanche home honoring Miss Lockey Taylor of Denison. The evening featured music and games followed by refreshments.
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