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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1914
Page
5
The announcement supports Morgan E Hall for a second term as Tax Assessor of Comanche County. It notes his first term has been brief but credits him with competent service, cites a high tax rate during a crop shortage as an external issue, and states he cannot campaign personally before the July primaries while continuing to work in the office.
Charles Gridger and Egbert King were conveyed to Gatesville reformatory by Sheriff Cunningham after parole, previously suspended sentence, and charges for breaking into Burks-Simmons Co. store. Parole revoked.
Mrs D A McGee of Waycross Georgia reports a two year chronic cough removed by Vinci cod liver and iron remedy. She says the tonic strengthens her, improves sleep, and she is 74 years old. Money back guarantee offered by Amitten Drug Co Comanche Tex.
A memorial notice honors Mary Ridley Gordon Sanford Moodie born February 23 1864 in Milledgeville Georgia and died February 20 1914 at Comanche Texas. She married Peter Moodie in 1892 in Wharton Texas leaving three children Theodore Sanford Malcolm Eugene and Mary Ridley and fostering four stepchildren. The obituary lauds her Christian faith family devotion and social standing, notes sudden illness and death, and records a funeral at the Presbyterian church with burial in Oakwood Cemetery.
For hoarseness and inflamed lungs the horehound syrup from Paris Smith offers a healing balm. It works quickly and thoroughly with bottles priced at 25e 50e and 1.00. Sold by Paris Smith.
The Missouri Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld express companies right to refuse to deliver C O D liquor shipments into Texas. The decision rests on Texas law and firm policy.
A brief note promotes HERBINE as quick relief for indigestion. It claims the medicine relieves pain within minutes and drives fermented matter into the bowels for expulsion. Price 50e. Sold by Paris Smith.
The Burks Simmons Company advertises De Laval Cream Separators as the best option for cream separation, urging buyers to purchase now.
Bob Carver advertises general delivery hauling services with phone numbers 279 and 141 inviting friends and patrons to use his business for any hauling needs. The notice emphasizes personal tone and request for patronage.
After this date I will charge 15¢ per trip for hauling within four blocks of the square and 25¢ for over four blocks. Due to high feed and living costs this is necessary. I will treat you fairly and handle your business promptly. If you need hauling, phone me. Chuck Pitts.
The Burks Simmons Co promotes new Spring Line with a slogan Wear a Benjamin and claims the best clothing department in Comanche. The ad highlights stylish outfits and quality apparel for the season.
Brownwood unveils the new theatre with George M Cohan's The Little Millionaire from New York for opening night. The farce features a brisk plot with a Broadway chorus, a clean humorous tone, and a cast delivering rapid situational gags. It follows Robert Spooner and Goldie Gray with Bill Costigan trying to prevent a marriage while a fortune and affections shift. Prices range 1.50 1.00 and 0.75 with boxes at 20 and 15 respectively. Date Saturday night March 7.
Jno T Ross aged 52 longtime county resident six miles northeast of DeLeon was accidentally killed Thursday morning while hunting. His body lay by a fence with one barrel discharged and a fragment of clothing on the fence. Further details were unavailable at press time. He was father to Mrs J K Reynolds of Comanche and uncle to Hon Tip Ross of De Leon.
A Lilydale event lists dance cards and lawn festivities at the Wm. Reese Company. The notice highlights paper cards used for invitations and social gatherings tied to a Symphony Lawn production, with details on dates and participating groups.
An old advertisement claims Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil cures old sores and relieves pain. It markets two sizes priced at 25 cents and $1.08, promising simultaneous relief and healing without other remedies.
City of Comanche updates its dog taxation rules by revising license period to a year from January 1 and changing payment deadline to March 1. Prosecution for nonpayment remains in place. Signed January 26 1914 by Mayor G A Cunningham and City Secretary N A Palmer.
To the Public I have moved my office from the Star Wagon Yard to Smith's Drug Store where you may reach me by phone if you need my services T. M. Rutherford V. S.
The cream of the cream separator trade moves to De Laval agents The Burks Simmons Co dominates the market with De Laval equipment and service offerings in the region through its agency network and sales force.
Higginbothams advertises a shipment of genuine Mebane Cotton Seed claiming current seed is defective and urging customers to buy the authentic variety from them.
Local drug retailer Wm. Reese Co lists a large stock of Doan's Kidney Pills for sale. The shipment signals strong demand for kidney health remedies amid active market interest.
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