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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1912
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR lists names such as ENT S INGHAM and JON MER and mentions collectors and a visitor. It hints at a local business and a person named RILEY HARRIS BALL but the exact actions, places, or dates are unclear.
On January first Philatheas hosted a church group gathering in the Baptist Sunday school room. Miss Stella Fletcher and Alma Neely greeted guests while Clara May Russell managed the punch. Teams competed in a lemon race and the Durham division won, followed by candy and elmons for the defeated.
News notes Rogers of F. M. Bank of Comanche resigns after six years to join Burroughs adding machine firm in Dallas. Friends express regret at his departure as a shrewd young business man moves to a new post. Also mentions Ballard's HOREHOUND and stove contest thanks and coupons.
The notice thanks patrons and promotes a plant business in 1912 offering bedding plants and two year roses at 25 to 30 cents. Prepaid express charges apply for orders of five dollars or more, excluding pots and baskets. Also mentions ribbon cane syrup shipment and a reunion of Mrs. Tessie Gabriel and M. Burns in Dawson.
The western city home of Dr J F McCarty was destroyed by a fire in the early morning. Mrs Flora McCarty and Mrs Hinesdale were away visiting in Fort Worth. the 3 AM blaze forced the family to flee with nothing but their lives. Estimated loss about 4900 with 2100 insurance.
The group presents a range of tunes to suit the lyceum crowd, balancing selections to showcase skill and keep listeners engaged. Performers deliver precise harmonies and upbeat tempos, earning hearty applause from the audience.
County Attorney candidate Merton L Harris announces his bid in the Democratic primaries. He is a Comanche county native son, son of Fielden Harris, raised on a farm near town, educated at Comanche High School Baylor University and the University of Texas. He urges votes and influence.
An old advertisement proclaims Heartburn relief with HERBINE, claiming it expels badly digested food and restores stomach and bowels tone. The product, priced at 50 cents, is sold by Paris Smith.
Local candidate Ewell Allen of Gustine seeks the District Clerk position. He is known across the county for a solid reputation and prior candidacy and pledges to fulfill duties to the best of his ability.
A notice from Henry H. Ladd offers a $50 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the burglar(s) who broke into the tool house at the quarry near Hasse. An additional $50 is promised for information leading to arrests for fence breaking timber cutting or trespassing on the Comanche Ranch.
Advertisement from D. M. Herring & Co. promotes shopping at their outlet for animal feed before making purchases.
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