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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1914

Page

8

Announcements for Democratic primary candidates

A list of Democratic primary candidates for various offices including Congressman at Large R B Humphreys Judge R F Milam OCIE Speer District Attorney J R McClellan Gib Callaway Representative W T Loudermilk T M Rutherford County Treasurer Jorie W Burks G C Hamilton Geo C Wetzel R B Waldrop George Hyde Husley County Superintendent W H Carpenter Mrs J E Deely W D Jenkins re election County Judge J H McMillan re-election 2nd term Tax Assessor L H Creamer Morgan Hall re election 2nd term Sheriff Jack Cunningham re election 2nd term County Clerk Mrs Mary Smith re election 2nd term District Clerk W D Carroll re election 2nd term County Attorney Merton L Harris Tax Collector J F Palmer Commissioner Precinct No 1 Payne Fielder Dobbs re election Hugh R Lacy Commissioner Prec No 2 Neal Patton re election 2nd term Commissioner Prec 3 Truitt Wyatt Commissioner Prec 4 Ed Lightfoot

R. B. Humphreys Throckmorton Co Congress R. F. Milam Fort Worth Associate Justice Court Civil Appeals Ocie Speer J. R. McClellan Gib Callaway W. T. Loudermilk T. M. Rutherford Jorie W. Burks G. C. Hamilton Geo. C. Wetzel Mary Smith W. D. Carroll Merton L. Harris J. F. Palmer J. B. Payne R. W. Fielder W. T. Dobbs Hugh R. Lacy R. W. Neal Comanche W. J. Patton L. M. Truitt Proctor W. Wyatt ED Lightfoot

Downing man seeks Democratic nomination for County Treasurer

George Hyde Hulsey of Downing announces his candidacy for County Treasurer in the Democratic primaries on July 25. A 34 year old county native and former bookkeeper, he has farmed the last two years and is son of the late Uncle Zach Hulsey, a Comanche County pioneer.

George (Hyde) Hulsey Downing Hulsey DeLeon Zach’’ Hulsey Comanche County

Cure for Stomach Disorders Cham berlain's Tablets

Disorders of the stomach may be avoided by the use of Cham berlain's Tablets. Many remarkable cures have been effected by these tablets. Sold by all dealers.

Good Roads Committee to Meet in DeLeon

The Comanche County Good Roads Association executive committee schedules a regular meeting in DeLeon to discuss petitions for county road funding. They defend progress against opposition while praising fair minded effort and public service.

Comanche County Good Roads Association DeLeon Commissioners’ Court

Local Druggist Promotes Adler-i-ka Remedy

M. W. Carroll notes many friends as Comanche people use Adler-i-ka a simple mixture of buckthorn bark and glycerine. The remedy claims fame for curing appendicitis and acts as a thorough bowel cleanser on both lower and upper bowels. One dose relieves constipation and gas almost immediately.

M. W. Carroll

Rutherford Seeks Vote On Prohibition And Submission

A Comanche County candidate for Representative, T M Rutherford known as Horse Doctor, declares opposition to open saloons and support for statewide prohibition. He supports submission and says he will follow the majority will of the people and share more views soon.

T. M. Rutherford

Rheumatism Quickly Cured by Liniment Claim

A Newton Iowa resident reports curing an arm rheumatism attack with Chamberlain's Liniment. The testimonial claims the next morning relief and endorses Chamberlain's Liniment for chronic muscular rheumatism.

Newton Iowa Chamberlain

Rainfall Report for Comanche Shows Record Levels

E A Wiesendanger reports April rainfall in Comanche at two and three sixteenths inches and year to date three and one quarter inches. Total since October 1 stands at 29 and 13 sixteenths inches with monthly breakdowns from October to May. He notes water higher than in 27 years and cites average and normal rainfall figures. A dentist announces association with Dr J B Hall and offers services from office at corner National Bank.

E. A. Wiesendanger Comanche Wiesendanger J. B. Hall Office Corner National Bank

Funeral for John W Wishard Held in Fort Worth

John W. Wishard, 78, died Sunday at his daughter’s home in Fort Worth. His body arrived for burial this afternoon. Rev. Geo W Shaefer led services at the Baptist church. He was born in Greenwood India and moved to Comanche in 1899. He leaves three daughters Mrs Ray Evans Mrs Jerome McCarty and Mrs Pete Helton and one stepdaughter Mrs L S Powers, all of whom attended the funeral.

John W. Wishard Ray Evans Fort Worth Geo. W. Shaefer The Baptist Church Greenwood Indiaa Comanche F Worth Jerome McCarty Pete Helton Oklahoma L. S. Powers

For Sale or Rent Choate property in Comanche

Administrator advertises Choate property in Comanche for sale at 550 dollars with half cash and balance in one year at 8 percent. If not sold, rent offer may be pursued. Features include good well and windmill. Interested buyers or renters should contact Jno A Lanius M D Bonham Texas at once.

Comanche Jno A. Lanius M. D Bonham Texas

Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria Show in town

Bill's circus wagon train toured through town last Saturday en route to Sidney. The act featured five wagons, Shetland ponies, dogs, monkeys, and an injured rubber horse with two tails. A heavy downpour drenched the procession and left the show bedraggled but drew notable attention.

Happy Bill Sidney

Vinci claims cite Waycross woman cure for chronic cough

Mrs. D. A. McGee of Waycross Georgia says a two year chronic cold and cough vanished after using Vinci. The ad asserts Vinci blends cod liver oil with iron to bolster a weakened system and offers money back if ineffective via The Hamilton Drug Co.

D. A. McGee Waycross Bays Vinci

Meeting called for County Democratic Executive Committee

The committee convenes on the third Monday in June to review candidate applications and estimate printing and primary expenses. Art 3106 and Art 3090 govern ballot printing order and cost apportionment among nominees, with results to be by lot and costs allocated accordingly. J. D. Bonner, County Chairman. Comanche. Jesse R. Holman promoted to chief engineer of the Oregon Washington Railway & Navigation Co. son of Capt and Mrs J A Holman, raised in Comanche. Holman now leads his department reflecting his merit and standing with the Harriman system.

Democratic Executive Committee Terrell J. D. Bonner Comanche Jesse R. Holman Oregon-Washington Railway & Navigation Co

Whooping cough warning and home remedy claim

The notice warns that many child illnesses begin with a cold and describes symptoms like fever, sore throat, and spasmodic cough. It recommends Foley's Honey and Tar as a prompt remedy, citing a testimonial from Mrs. Shipp of Raymondville, Missouri, via Wm. Reese Drug Co.

Foley

Mother's Day Observed at Central Christian Church

Mother's Day will be observed at the Central Christian Church Sunday with an appropriate program. All are invited to attend.

Central Christian Church

Produce Market Moves and High Cash Prices

D. M. Herring announces relocation just west of the former site and states he continues to pay the highest cash price for all produce and sells all kinds of feed at very low rates.

D. M. Herring

Prize Winning Barred Rock Eggs From Proctor Texas

Barred rock hatching eggs offered at 1.00 for 15 eggs from best mating pen. Limited sale valid for 15 days. Seller B. H. Lee of Proctor Texas.

B. H. Lee Proctor Texas

Change in Management at Hamilton Drug Co

T. P. Blankets h ip re signed last week the manager position of Hamilton Drug Co and left with his family for Bristol Texas He is succeeded by F W Callen of Brady Texas Mr and Mrs Callen are domiciled in the Jud McCarty house in West Comanche

T. P. Blanketship Hamilton Drug Co Bristol Texas F. W. Callen Brady, Texas

Osteopathy Notice Changes Clinic Days to Tue and Fri

Public notice from R. L. Farris D O Brownwood Texas states that visit days to Comanche are now Tuesdays and Fridays, replacing prior announced schedule. The change informs patients and residents of the updated appointment days.

Comanche

Printing House Moves to Odd Fellows Building

The Chief Exponent announces relocation to the Odd Fellows building on North Side Square to better serve printing needs and readers on the square.

Odd Fellows Building North Side Square

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Pullman Cotton Belt Gus Hoover John F. Lehane Tyler, Texas Good Roads Committee Comanche Co Fletcher the Hamilton Drug Co Big W.O. W Woodcraft Omaha Neb R. L. Farris D. O. Brownwood Studebaker Studebaker-Wagner Cunningham & Bell
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