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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1915
Page
1
The article explains that two commissioners are elected at the same time as the vote on adopting the commission form. The mayor is not voted on that day. if the form is adopted, the mayor is chosen the following day to complete the current term.
University Station reports potash deposits in Spur County Texas offer potential multi million dollar annual industry. The Texas Bureau of Economic Geology notes imports from Germany totaling ten million dollars yearly are at risk as deep-well discoveries in Texas show larger potash reserves. Dr Phillips warns booster costs and expert sampling during drilling hinder progress.
Gratitude expressed to friends for kindness and condolences during illness and death of Mrs Ottie Wyche. Signed by Clifford Wyche and Mr and Mrs J A Robertson and family. Sewing service offered by Mrs Ethel Biggs at telephone number 209. Miles reiterates credit business continues.
Racks display hoes spading forks and assorted garden tools at W. W. Kilpatrick & Son's store. Local customers browse a selection of durable implements for yard work and planting.
The Commercial Company of Comanche has reorganized into the Meadows Grocery Company shifting to wholesale grocery and increasing capital from twenty to forty thousand dollars. Directors include C. W. Meadows Henry Moore Hart Shoemaker W J Cunningham H Hl Stevenson and Mrs W R Lindsey. The new firm aims to capture Comanche and surrounding territory backing growth with local, youthful leadership.
Under Mrs Wimner Brown the Lyric Theatre staged The Feast of the Little Lanterns a home talent play. A large audience enjoyed the performance praising the costumes and staging with An gie Slack Francis Burks and Adine Harris singled out for strong work.
Mrs. A. L. Courtney, born June 25 1845, died at 2 p m Friday March 4 in her boyhood community. Survived by daughters Mrs R V Fielder of Sidney and W M Courtney of El Paso. She came to this country from Alabama in 1872 and remained active in the Baptist church. A Friend.
R T Jones of Sidney Texas offers Duroe Jersey pigs for sale from registered Fort Worth sows. Five sows recently farrowed totaling 60 pigs an average of 12 per sow. A few choice pigs available at 5 dollars each.
German submarines sank fifteen British ships in the past week. English sunk the German cruiser Dresden off the Chinese coast. Western front fighting remains active with modest gains as Allies press offensives while Austria-Hungary resists Italian neutrality concessions. Snow limits Carpathian activity and naval actions focus near Constantinople.
Mrs Ottie Wyche daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Robertson formerly of Hico now Gustine died Sunday morning from severe burns sustained on March 8 and 14 funeral at Siloam Cemetery conducted by Rev Wilson. She leaves a husband Clifford four sisters Mae Eula Belle Hettie and many friends mourn her loss.
Washington reports American reps in Mexico state Villa pledged to indemnify Mc Manus relatives, murdered by Zapatis soldiers in Mexico City. Galveston dispatch notes Delaware tender fired on by snipers at Vera Cruz on March 10. no injuries reported.
The Wyvisbrook docked in New Orleans after being seized by Mexicans who took 212,900 in Mexican money. Captain Sidney Muir reported the British steamer was conveyed toward Progreso with the U. S. cruiser Des Moines assisting.
Paris dispatch quotes Premier Dato of Spain telling Petit Journal Madrid that the unrest in Mexico and the crimes there render intervention by the United States almost inevitable.
Mrs A E Livingston sister of N E Palmer died Sunday and was buried Monday afternoon in Oakwood cemetery. She had traveled from Fort Davis Texas recently and her only child, a daughter, could not attend, a sad feature of the death.
Washington reports Swedish charge d’affaires in Mexico City describes two Swedish houses looted and a Swedish citizen robbed during Zapata occupation as deplorable conditions.
General Mateo Almanza a Carranza commander and his complete staff were court-martialed for treason and executed at Torreon by Villa forces, the Villa agency reported today in Washington.
Maytorena at Hermosillo says Governor Jose Maytorena arrived yesterday to personally direct Villa troop movements in southern Sonora. The objective is to repel the invasion led by Iturbe, Gomez, and Obregon, allies of Carranza.
Washington reports official assurances that General Carranza has abandoned his Progreso blockade. Two sources confirmed the move on March 16.
Foreign government officials in Washington have looked to the developments and implications of the ongoing discussions. The report notes heightened interest from several nations regarding policy shifts and potential impacts on international relations and diplomacy.
Names listed show couples granted marriage licenses including hk C Choate with Minnie Hilliard, David Garner with Grace E K Riddle, Buford Cogburn with Minnie F Cantwell, J W Young with Alice Loftis, Claude Kemp with Liddie Repley, J S Floyd with Gertie Reach, and A V Coker with Beulah Dobbs.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs D C Powell near Comanche. Also a girl was born to Mark Edinburgh near Gustine and to Dave S Hart near Gustine.
Real estate transfers list multiple fields with buyers and sellers acres and surveys. R. W. Gray to Mary A. Roach 80 acres out of Samuel Bowers survey. J. W. Cavitt to W. E. Lowe 160 acres out of section 22 H and T C railroad. W. J. Whitney to B. J. Pittman 50 acres Enos Cooper survey for 1500 dollars. Carl Graham to W. A. Waldrop 65 acres G. R. Huston survey for 1800. Pink Smart to Minnie A. Kennedy half lot C. H. Clark survey Gustine for 1200. Florence Cauley to Mrs. Cora Whitney 75 acres Warren J. Mitchell survey. W. A. Hartsell to W. A. Waldrop 126.5 acres John Elliott survey for 3500. W. L. Coffman to G. W. Huff part of survey No. 45 H and T C railroad for 2000. W. J. Woodall to W. E. Lowe 100 acres J. P. Stephenson survey.
United States actions aimed at protecting foreign interests in Mexico spark interest in Washington and among observers. Some view the move as a shift in Mexican policy, with the United States seeking greater consideration from Mexican factions.
A list of students named on the honor roll includes W. M. Nelson J. N. Ruth 8 C. Carter R. M. Wagnon C. H. Wag non I. S. Hughes J. M. Hood J. H. McNutt A. E. Hall P. F. Suann D. F. Bellenger Tobe Howze C. P. Livingston R. W. Neal J. J. My rick J. B. Bowden A. F. Biggs D. C. Lane A. C. Cathey L. D. Rag land J. BE. Maret A. Denman C. F. Phillips Gob Smart D. W. Dut ton J. M. Tidmore M. A. Mallard M. D. Kelly Frank Cameron F. M. Brown Ernest Croft G. W. Mas ters T. L. Masters D. A. Brown D. F. Clayton C. F. Jacobs R. A. Cunningham 8. R. Watson W. C. Cauley Boyd Howze Sam Switz er.
Under Sligh and Smith the Presbyterian church started a revival meeting last Sunday. Meetings draw large crowds as Rev Sligh delivers forceful sermons sustaining strong attendance and interest.
Thursday the eighteenth marked association day in Comae with four cars of hogs and a car and a half of cattle loaded. Cattle made a larger showing after their first trial last shipment. Hog and cattle were separated by diet at the scales to ensure fair pricing. Mr Lane will send detailed weight receipts expenses and rebates to each shipper. Next shipment is scheduled for Thursday April the 8th.
The Woman's Bible Club announces its regular meeting for Thursday March 25 at the Public Library. Enrollment last month was 56 and members urge punctual attendance and bringing spare chairs. Program includes devotional by Miss Leoa Roberson, paper on Abraham by Mrs. W J Cunningham, Genesis 12 to 28, led by Mrs. O R Houghton, and a quiz led by Mrs. L R Brightman.
Gustine Texas records a notice in memory of Little Coda Wyatt born September 18 1912 died March 8 1915. Little Coda was a twin child of Mr and Mrs E T Wyatt. The Second Baptist Church members join family and friends in prayer for comfort in their loss.
We express heartfelt gratitude to friends for kindness and sympathy during the illness of our dear child Coda Wyatt. Mr and Mrs E T Wyatt and family.
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