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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1912
Page
10
Citizens along East Main Street win approval for a new bridge across the ravine. The City Council plans the ornamental crossing as a needed improvement and deserves praise for considering the proposition. Residents of the area will feel grateful for the upcoming construction.
The Beiton Journal notes Bill Ramsey backs Colquitt’s defeat claiming a prohibition issue fueling his run. The Waco Times-Herald compares Ramsey and Colquitt as Bailey opponents, sharing views on initiative referendum recall and use of force, both seeking the governorship.
A large crowd of merchants farmers and others met in Gustine last Saturday to organize a diversification club. Elected to lead for the year were W. A. Webb as president G. H. Chancellor as vice president and J. R. Trimble as secretary.
W W Tullos of Comanche County asks voters in the Democratic primaries for support in his bid to become sheriff. He has lived in the county 12 years, served as constable and deputy sheriff, and recently resigned to run. He says he never sought public office before and would dedicate himself to sheriff duties if elected.
A. RB. Irby editor of the Ris ing Star X-Ray made a business visit to Comanche this week and called on us. Irby is new in the newspaper business but is proving capable.
Greenville Illinois resident Mr Johnson recalls five years of chronic catarrh with a near death experience two years ago after trying seven doctors and a St Louis specialist. He credits Peruna for restoring his health and ability to walk.
Mrs L J Aittle spent most of last week visiting county tomato clubs with full jurisdiction. She spoke at each site and reports show strong enthusiasm and eagerness from the girls to outpace the boys in the fall. Schools visited included Sidney Bibb Martin Branch Soda Springs Cottonwood and Union Grove.
The Siloam school closed last Friday yet a sizable crowd gathered for the day. Superintendent Jenkins spoke, patrons praised the work, and Prof. Geo Matthews taught the session while dinner was served on the ground.
H Tom Smith visited Sidney Tuesday and Wednesday. Edward Jones and son Grady traveled with his daughters Maud Ethel Grace. Hardy Jones wed Mabel Emerson last Thursday. Merry Maidens hosted by Miss Peay Boyd. guests Miss Edwards Evans Elm Grove. George Washington birthday party hosted by F L Little for Mrs Thomas Comanche. Park Moran Lamberth Winters. Sandstorm damages property. barns sheds blown down. Jessie Lamberth heads to Winters. Lucy Thomas and Irene Park return home. Cliff Walker traveled with Irene Park to Sipe Springs.
A French experiment used a steam pump to drain a pond and lift fish into a new medium. Each piston stroke drew twenty five gallons of water with fish and mud, depleting ponds at a cost of 36 francs per pond. The method spread until authorities stopped it.
In a letter dated April 1 1683 Captain Baily sets up four hackney coaches at the Maypole in the Strand with armed crews and fixed rates. Other hackney men copy the system. crowds of coaches move through the city drawing customer attention and angering shopkeepers who claim it shortens street times for their apprentices. The term cab was not adopted until 1823.
Meredith Townsend, longtime proprietor and coeditor of the Spectator, favored Scots as contributors. A childhood Leith memory describes a moneyless boy Townsend boarding a London boat and impressing a Scottish captain who chose to place him in first class rather than steerage.
Skeat traces henchman to hengstman from Anglo-Saxon meaning horse man. Early henchmen were young nobles serving the king as mounted pages at state ceremonies. Henry VI had three and Edward IV six. they belonged to the riding household and joined tournaments. By Henry VIII the term shifts to mean a common page, used by Ben Jonson and Shakespeare in this sense.
A historical note from Harper's Weekly states a grapevine on Roanoke Island North Carolina is over 300 years old. It supposedly dates to 1584 when Sir Walter Raleigh's party arrived in the New World. The vine yields well and many cuttings have been taken, though few take root.
A light exchange quoted from the New York Times has Willie asking to go to a circus and Mr Merry denying involvement with clowns, after the boy’s mother says he is one. The humor hinges on a mistaken identity and a child’s curiosity about showfolk.
We announce a full collection of D. M. C embroidery and crochet cottons in white and colors. Expertly selected stock promises perfect matches for your fancy work. Full line of limbts and crashes suitable for creative projects.
W J Patton announces candidacy for commissioner of precinct No 2 in Comanche County Texas. He notes over twenty years in the county and four years as county commissioner in the 1890s, urging Democratic primary support and pledging competent service. The notice also mentions Haynes seeking county clerk in the same July primaries.
A Baltimore American quip uses a jab about a lawyer once a milk man and his habit of "pumping" witnesses to lampoon legal tactics. The quote echoes courtroom rhetoric and satire of lawyers by profession.
J. H. Haynes asks support for the office of county clerk of Comanche County. He is well acquainted with local residents after many years of residence. He came to the county seeking broad backing and public approval.
A brief quoted exchange notes Geraldine asking about a message from her father and Gerald describing that he did not invite the city mayor to give a welcome address. The source conveys a sharp, social friction tone without additional context.
For Sale. Prize winner 3. C. Rhode Island Red hens and bullets, F. E. Voss.
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