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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1919
Page
16
The article explains how a large organization like Armour maximizes hog utility through extensive processing and scale. It argues that big business enables investment in equipment and research, lowering costs for consumers while paying farmers better prices.
The State of Texas commands the Sheriff of Comanche County to summon Co. M Root in a suit No. 4040 filed March 20 1919 by G F Caraway and wife Cordia Carraway against C M Root. Plaintiffs seek to cancel a lease on 200 acres in the James Farmer survey alleging misrepresentation by an agent of Prairie Oil and Gas Company and seek damages for clouded title and removal of the lease. The case proceeds at the Comanche County District Court with a return due at the next regular term.
In Comanche County Texas Constable W H Roeser not a Texas resident is cited to appear at the next District Court term in April 1919 to answer a petition filed by Pred A Feril and guardians for Eldon and Armot Feril. The suit concerns oil and gas leases of 190 and 800 acres, recorded in the Comanche County deed records, with claims that the defendant did not release or cancel and failed to commence drilling or tender required rents by specified dates. The description covers multiple tracts including lands described in transfers from J B Chilton and others, and includes detailed boundary calls and record references. The plaintiff seeks reaffirmation of leases and enforcement of terms to compel production or termination.
Plaintiffs seek cancellation of two leases held by Eldon C Feril and Ormal Feril acted through Fred A Weril claiming nonpayment of $100 rent and failure to begin drilling on or before December 15 1918. Court action filed March 19 1919 in the District Court of Comanche County asking removal of the leases as a cloud on title and costs plus further relief.
Plaintiffs J T Huckabee Mattie Sledge Beulah Pinson and Pellina Melntire sue in Comanche County District Court for title and possession of two land tracts described by metes and bounds. Defendants listed include numerous heirs and estate admins for Loren Kent and Samuel Rogers, with a petition filed March 21 1919 seeking quiet title removal of claims and writ of possession. The action alleges long continuous adverse possession by plaintiffs and seeks judgment divesting defendants of title and recognizing plaintiffs as rightful owners.
W B Starling and wife sue C B Stalker in district court No 4885 to cancel a lease on 160 acres in Comanche County claiming false representations by Stalker and agents led to the agreement. Plaintiffs seek to remove the lease as a cloud on title and for costs, alleging no well was drilled within one year and that the contract is void. The case asks for secondary evidence if original lease is produced and cites publication of citation in a local weekly newspaper.
A scanned court writ endorsement records the signature and seal of the clerk in Comanche County on March 19 1919. The deputy clerk name appears as W P D Carrot. The fragmentary text indicates official filing or service by the district court.
The State of Texas informs all interested in the estate of Claiborne Garner that Florence Garner has filed for probate of the last will in the County Court of Comanche County. The hearing is set for the first Monday in April 1919, April 7, 1919, with all interested parties allowed to appear and contest. Issued by Jennie B. Garrett, Clerk, Comanche County Court.
J C Robbins appointed temporary guardian of Mollie Robbins person and estate by Comanche County Court on March 11 1919. Appointment becomes permanent unless contested at the next term starting April 7 1919 at the Comanche courthouse. Notice requires publication weekly for ten days prior to return day in a newspaper of general circulation to inform interested parties.
The State of Texas requires publication of this notice once per week for ten days in a local newspaper in Comanche County. Rayond Gilman Myrtle Gilman Vester Gilman and Weodie Gilman minors are named. Mrs Queen Gilman was appointed Temporary Guardian by the County Court on March 1 1919. The appointment becomes permanent unless contested at the next term beginning April 7 1919. Court action and returns are required by the specified date. The clerk is Jennie B Garrett County Court. (0-31) We have little interest in what the ex Kaiser is doing but note logs were cut.
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