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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1914
Page
4
Lester Hall announces permanent association with Dr J B Hall offering dentistry services to Comanche and surrounding territory. He pledges first class work, fixed prices, and use of only the best materials at the corner of National Bank, urging residents to consider his services.
An all day singing at Board church drew a large crowd Sunday with dinner on the ground and many attendees traveling from town.
Three trustees will be elected Saturday May 2 as fixed by law. No official candidates yet though several names are discussed. Retiring trustees are Geo Sullivan Tom House and Judge J H McMillan. Jim Lane and Mrs Lane are in Dallas for a few days. Mrs John Reese returned from Brownwood after visiting her son Jim. A G Lane visiting brothers Jim and Bob Lane has been ill with paralysis but is now convalescent.
The Philathea Embroidery Club spent a pleasant Thursday afternoon with Mrs D D Emory. After a time spent working the ladies enjoyed delicious cream and wafers served to Misses Kelley Hooker Roberson Reese and Mesdames Smith Harris Owens Jessup Cadenhead and Reynolds.
The Taylor family expresses sincere thanks to all who helped during the illness and death of their son Herbert. They appreciate acts of kindness and condolences and pray for heavenly blessings. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Taylor and family.
The candidate announces re election to the county judgeship subject to Democratic primary action in July. He is known to readers for careful and competent official conduct and asks for votes and influence to continue those duties.
The petit jurors drawn for the third week of district court in Comanche County begin Monday May 4. Names include D C Hurst Olden Lock J A Rachaels J W Carwile W R Greenwich A J Lloyd D H Matthews Bob Allen M H Nelson R J Adcock S Walker W H Koonce GD Underwood H C Heath J F McKelvey H M McCullough W F Batton W A Tipps R L Eaton Joe Cunningham H N Davis G W Wilhelms W R Carnes C McCamie S P Barnes T M Edwards W R Donaho I A Herring J T Gilbreath W R Roy J O Stewart B H Lee J T Butler J S Barnes T E Frasier.
We announce W. D. Jenkins as a candidate for re election to the office of County Superintendent of Public Instruction subject to the Democratic primary in July. Jenkins is noted for capable careful service and familiarity with duties and requests readers consider his qualifications.
J. S. Case separator and Altman Taylor engine in good condition ready for business. Will sell or trade. See W. T. McPherson in Comanche Texas.
The executive committee met at the Chamber of Commerce in Comanche and elected E. B. Dewey to represent the Sipe Springs district. A May meeting in DeLeon was set to explain aims, as petitions were approved to urge the commissioners court for funds to install and maintain a road crew.
Candidates must file with the Democratic executive committee by June 18 1914 to have names printed on the ballot. Applications must be signed and acknowledged, listing occupation, post office address and residence, and addressed to Chairman J D Bonner of Comanche County with the required signature.
A country home on the Gustine road south of town burned last Friday with house and contents a total loss. Mrs John Anderson recently mourned the death of her husband making the blaze a doubly heavy loss for her at this time.
Administrator announces sale of the Choate property in Comanche, asking 550 dollars with half cash and balance in one year at 8 percent. If not sold, the property will be rented. Features include good well and windmill. Interested buyers or renters should contact J A Lanius M D Bonham Texas at once.
Rev. Chalmers W. McPherson of Fort Worth will lecture tonight at the high school auditorium on The American Home. All over expenses will go to the library fund of the high school.
Rainy conditions Monday boost prospects for Comanche County crops, with officials predicting a harvest “more oats than Carter had” if current weather continues. Local farmers expect strong yields as rainfall supports yields across the region.
Willie Skinner and mother of Rising Star visit relatives here. Geo Barrack and family from Harmony visit Mrs Barrack's father W N Thacher and family Sunday. Miss Thelma Cade spends a week or two in Blanket with relatives. One of Y Garner's boys sick with pneumonia. Willie Roe and Roy Johnson visit friends east of town Sunday. Oak Valley crowd at Sidney exhibition and picnic Friday and Saturday. both events deemed a success. Jee Lamberth greets arrival of a baby girl. Mrs Dr Robertson and mother visit Mr W A Robertson and wife Sunday. Carl Johnson visits Hugh Clark at Cross Plains weekend. J T Howell visits relatives on Sweetwater weekend. Henry Bowling visits his parents at Sweetwater. Hail Insurance ad by J R Eanes & Co.
J. R. Eanes & Company offers hail insurance on growing crops. The policy covers damage from hail events to protect farmers’ yields and financial stability.
Vendors note liens were taken up and extended. Farm loan negotiations conducted by C A Doose and Co Bal linger Texas. J R Eanes and Company arranged hail insurance.
Combined sale notes listing various hosiery items in sizes and shades. Mentions men's Lisle hose, silk half hose, children's and ladies hosiery, with price points around 10 cents to 2.25 dollars and slippers at 2.25 dollars.
Barred rock eggs from prize birds offered at $1.00 for a 15 egg lot from the best mating pen. Limited to 15 days. Sold by B H Lee of Proctor Texas.
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