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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1922
Page
5
Mr. F. E. Smith of P. F. Collier & Sons Publishing Co. visited Comanche and reported a brighter business climate across the state. He said people are shedding pessimism, noting improved conditions in most sectors and greater optimism for further gains.
Tracy and Truemen Wallace from Hill County near Whitney left Tuesday to walk around the continent. They are not part of any group, seek knowledge of world history, and will ride only if offered, not soliciting charity.
Special notice calls for a cemetery working party at Zion Hill Cemetery on Friday March 31. All interested in upkeep are urgently requested to meet there early that morning to begin work.
Windy spell with little rain. community health good. Wiley and Mary McCarty hosted a youth party. Miss Mary Arrington visited Cotton Grove. School closes Friday with a program next Friday night. Ruby Patton staying with Grandma Patton. Sunday singing drew visitors from Mt Pleasant and Van Dyke. Susie Evans of Comanche visited the school last Friday. Youths visited Essie Kerley’s Sunday night.
On March 9 a major land transaction occurred here leaving some landless. C. W. Johnson sold his stock to Cody Donato who took possession immediately. Chauncey Merwin laid off farm terraces and more landowners plan similar work. Cyrus Green urged voters to consider him for County Clerk in the upcoming primary. A large Sunday crowd attended church services. Ed Blue transported cattle from Sipe Springs. Local residents attended a party at Mr. Hogan’s in Stag Creek. Chicken-raising activity grows with incubators and expensive egg orders. A census statter at Elm Grove raises concerns about Sidney’s independence. C. W. Johnson plans to move to a farm.
The State of Texas summons Simmon J. A. Prater by weekly publication for four weeks tabbed to appear at the next District Court term in Comanche County on April 8 1922 to answer suit No 6566 filed February 2 1921 by A B Haworth against Linne Prater W F Prater E T Prater and L H Prater alleging a promissory note of 220 with interest and attorney fees secured by a deed of trust on land in Erath and Eastland counties with multiple tracts claimed and requests judgment foreclosing the lien.
Public notice commands citation by publication for the Bollinger defendants in a trespass to title case No. 6570 before the April 8 1922 district term. It sets sale of property including 200 acres of the John Bollinger survey and two Blakemore tracts, with details of deeds and boundaries.
Odessa county reports say new rains revived cattle ranges boosting outlook for cattle herds. Livestock owners note improved grazing conditions and stronger prospects for herd growth and profits this season.
West Texas sand storms linger as Mercer Gap reports several sick residents including Little Dale Waldrop with flu like illness. Social visits marked the weekend with Mr and Mrs Ira Fletcher Mrs Sallie Fletcher and others at R R Gores and a trip by Mr and Mrs J W Turner to Brownwood.
Farmer buyers can purchase 10 and 12 inch Oliver steel beam sandy land turning plows for 10 dollars each. Price under pre war levels. Todd and Jennings advertise sale of farm equipment and implements.
Comanche officials tout a rigid renovation to make the town more inviting and attractive, aiming to keep residents from seeking a more desirable vacation spot elsewhere.
On November 9 1917 W W Forehand conveyed property to J A Holman as trustee for E D Orear to secure a note of 1605 with 8 percent interest. A coupon due November 9 1921 is unpaid and the holder has elected to declare the entire debt due and foreclose, applying proceeds to the note interest and costs.
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