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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1919
Page
15
Stockholders in the Duke field await delivery of material as soon as ground work progresses. Prices and supply details are being coordinated with local suppliers to secure necessary components for continued development and operation.
Notice of property levy and public sale under an Erath County judgment on Higginbotham Bros. against J Porter Cox. Real estate 215 3-3 acres in John Chiquin survey described by field notes. sale set for May 6, 1919 at Comanche County courthouse. Also funeral lease hearing for wards in Comanche County scheduled April 7, 1919.
The County Court of Comanche County Texas on March 22 1919 appointed temporary guardian for Connie Vineyard Abe Sensabough Vine yard minors and set a hearing for April 7 1919 at the courthouse to confirm or contest the appointment. Notices must be published weekly for ten days in a general circulation newspaper.
Notice to all concerned that H. J. Mayes guardian of Jim Hollars Artie Hollars Willie Hollars Morris Hollars and Lucille Hollars minors has filed an application in Comanche County Texas on the day of March in case number 1019.
Publication summons to unknown heirs of William J Hamblin in Comanche County Texas for a district court case filed March 20 1919 by Mrs S F Millican seeking land possession and title quieting, land described from the Joseph Blakemore survey. The case No 4929 lists damages of 500 dollars for unlawful entry and possession claims over ten years.
The constable of Comanche County requires publication of this citation once weekly for four weeks before the return day. If a local newspaper exists, publish there. if none, publish in a newspaper of the 52nd judicial district. If district papers exist, publish there. The residence of C. E. Stalker is unknown.
Bank report lists assets including U. S. bonds deposited to secure circulation 100000.00. Liberty Loan Bonds 14550.00. cash in vault 10500.00. equity in banking house 20000.00. and other assets totaling 418440.60. Liabilities show capital stock 100000.00. surplus 20000.00. undivided profits 4715.84. circulating notes 100000.00. net deposits and other items totaling 582422.14. Signed by cashier J R Slaughter and officials. March 1919.
Plaintiffs D P Pinkard and wife sue C B Stalker in No 1882 at Comanche District Court to cancel a lease on 220 acres of their homestead in section 21, alleging false representations by Stalker via R T Jones and J R Frost and noting inadequate acknowledgment by R T Janes. They seek annulment, removal of the lease cloud, costs, and further relief. Case filed March 11 1918, proceedings entered March 19 1939.
A humor exchange shows a moralizing speaker asking about saving for a rainy day while an old man replies that he cannot spare anything and must cope with dry days. The quip underscores thrift versus practicality in retirement or hard times.
Advertisement asserts LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE works as a tonic and laxative with no head effect or nervousness, claiming it outperforms ordinary Quinine. Mentions signature of FE W. GROVE and initials FE as a formality.
Breeders notice states a Starlight jack is standing at Star Wagon Yard for the season at price ten dollars. Also offered is a Duroe boat for service. Listed by Little & Renfro.
Official statement for the First State Bank at Lamkin Texas as of March 4 1919 shows assets including loans 24 176 79 real estate 2 500 00 liberty bonds 1 400 00 and deposits 25 123 55 time deposits 443 65 and other items. Directors and officers certify the report as true with W T Hayes president and D L Truett cashier signing March 1919 in Comanche County Texas.
The official financial condition statement for the State Bank of Proctor at Proctor Texas is printed in the Comanche Chief on March 28 1919. It shows loans real estate bonds and stocks real estate banking house furniture and fixtures due from reserve and other banks cash items interest and funds and total capital stock and profits. The sworn statement is signed by President R W Gray and Cashier R R Evans with directors attesting and dated March 12 1919.
Kilpatrick announces installation of a new electric nailing machine enabling faster shoe work. The note states readiness to perform all shoe tasks promptly and efficiently.
N A Hensley and wife sue L M Root in Comanche County District Court seeking to cancel a Prairie Oil and Gas lease on multiple plots totaling about 350 acres. Plaintiffs allege agent misrepresented drilling plans and leasing purpose, claiming the lease was for speculation and not development. Damages sought amount to 2410 dollars plus costs and relief. Court to require appearance and final hearing at next term.
The State of Texas requires weekly publications over ten days for guardianship of Myrtle Wilbur Ruby Wilbur Grace Wilbur Mary Wilbur Paul Wilbur and J M Wilbur Jr minors. Mrs Naamah Wilbur seeks Letters of Guardianship, hearing set April 7, 1919, in the Comanche County Court at Comanche courthouse. Proceedings require timely appearance under penalty of law. Witness James B Garrett Clerk County Court Comanche County Texas.
The state commands publication of twenty days notice in a Comanche County newspaper for guardianship accounts of Burnell Gidell and Blarvey Odell. Objections due by the April term 1919. court to consider final settlement and discharge requests. Jennie E. Garrett, Clerk. Jack McCollum, Sheriff.
Advertises a limited chance to obtain a new car by representing the Empire Four program. Requires some cash under 1500 and local engagement. Seeks one eligible person in Dallas to contact J. J. McCook Motor Co at 2030 Commerce Street.
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