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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1913
Page
3
The Comanche county poultry industry grows large as hens aid farm finances. Census data from spring 1910 show 114 747 fowls valued at 36493 on county farms, with 1909 output of 282 228 birds and 630 892 dozen eggs worth 152 030. Texas statewide 13 570 000 fowls produce about 23 million dollars in value.
The jury acquitted Terrell McKely of Temple in the Lampasas district court of killing Sam Abbin at the Lampasas depot on February 28, 1913. The defense argued self defense and unwritten law after the incident tied to McKelog’s former wife.
Comanche Lodge No 165 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows observed the 94th anniversary of the order in America at the courthouse on Sunday April 27 at 3 o clock. Rev B F Alsup of Kennedale delivered the main address, drawing on the order s teachings. Members from Comanche Lodge attended along with visitors from Vandyke Bibb and Blanket.
Federal Census Bureau bulletin presents Comanche County 1910 population totaling 27 186 with 6 172 males of voting age and 14 118 illiterates. It notes 5 238 dwellings and 5 272 families in the county, with 65 percent of 10–20 year olds in school. State totals include 3 896 542 residents and 779 177 dwellings.
A notice lists birds that are legally protected and cannot be killed or injured, including mockingbirds night hawks bluebird redbird finch wren martin swallow bobolink catbird dove seagull tern egret heron pelican and others. It also names birds that may be killed at any time such as English sparrow hawk crows buzzards blackbirds ricebirds and owls.
Phillip and Co. of North Side Square Comanche advertise readiness to buy chickens butter and eggs from locals at the best current market prices. The notice invites shipments to their Comanche establishment.
Center Point school under Professor Geo Gooseby of Newburg closes Friday April 25 after a six month term. Teachers, patrons and pupils celebrated with a fish fry and picnic on Rush Creek and a baseball game. Gooseby enrolled about 50 pupils and earned strong community esteem.
Sheridan correspondent reports Comanche the famed Little Bighorn horse to be disinterred from Fort Lincoln and reburied near the Custer monument. After sixteen years of service with Troop I, Seventh Cavalry, the horse died at Fort Lincoln, and now the War Department has approved a final burial with full honors by Troop T.
J T Sossaman of News Cornelius NC says one box of Bucklen’s Arnica Salve helped his serious skin ailment after other remedies failed. The salve reduces inflammation and soothes healing. Priced at 25 cents recommended by M W Carroll.
Washington April 26 The expected Weatherford postmaster nomination of J M Richards has been sent to the White House for confirmation Monday. Rep Callaway opposes Richards, supporting Norman H Martin amid affidavits defending Martin. Callaway plans to meet President Wilson to seek reconsideration and cites claims against Richards and past rejections.
The Helmsley Jack will season at Star Yard and sire hundreds of mules in the county. The Postmaster General resists replacing objectionable appointees despite hints they are unsatisfactory. See also reports tying Cal laway and Rayburn to Weatherford and Farmersville cases and ongoing push by Wilson men and Texas delegates for original Wilson selections in federal posts.
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