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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1913
Page
5
Like buying a home for years to come not groceries, the Singer office touts long life and quiet operation with five styles and latest attachments. Machines run smoothly, ball bearings, guaranteed by the Singer Company, repair service provided, installment plan 50 cents per week with no interest. Visit or card drop leads to a call.
The Comanche Indians were defeated by Decature Baptist College at Rimk Park last Tuesday afternoon by a score of 5 to 8. Batteries for Comanche were McMillan Brock and Ellis. for Decature Ren shaw Taylor Kennedy and Andrews. Umpire Carnes.
Two beautiful sewing machines offered at Carroll's Drug Store priced cheaply. Local store advertises affordable domestic sewing equipment for homemakers seeking practical value.
The ad promotes frequent eye testing and free service, noting eyes constantly change and spectacles for old sight require updates. It emphasizes keeping in touch with changes to avoid trouble and claims the cost is minor compared to the comfort of correct lenses. Also mentions expert watch repair and cut glass items.
The Vandyke Independent school district elected four trustees last Saturday: J. A. Harris, G. S. McDaniel, J. J. Brinson, and W. T. Howard. Remaining board members who held over are W. B. McGuire, F. Gains, and W. A. Irby.
The Vandyke school district will vote next Saturday May 10 on bonding up to 82000 for a new school building and equipment.
In Gustine a trustee election last Saturday chose J. W. Robinson Kay Roberts Dr W D Collins and John W Moore for two year terms. Holdovers are L S Adcock R D Everette and J M Nelson.
In the Hasse Independent School District trustee election held last Saturday, W. D. Starkie J. Hardin John Magness and Snel Reed were elected trustees for two years. Holdovers are W. Is. Hasslevy W. F. Horner and Tom Lane.
DeLeon voters elected D. P. Liova J. J. Grissom A. R. Jarrett and R. R. Harvey to the school board. Holdovers remaining on the board are J. D. Johnson J. D. Ham and W. G. Kimble.
Judge J H McMillan orders special school tax elections in Mercer s Gap No 7 Dingler No 5 Cox No 29 Shiloh No 37 Enterprise No 41 Hog Creek No 80 and Enterprise will vote an additional tax for bonds to build a new school.
The Hasse public school under Prof. Britt closed a seven month term on May 2 1913. Assistants were Misses Loula Gee Eva Roberts and Cordie Lindsey. Patrons express high satisfaction with the term’s success.
A sequence of four amendments prepared by the legislature will be on the ballot July 19 across counties. Proposals include salaries for county and district officers, appointment of extra district judges in congested areas, and bonds for roads warehouses and university and state institutions. The measures aim to curb graft and improve emergency court relief and infrastructure funding.
The following marriage licenses have been issued to Earl Acker and Ivey Milner, and J. D. Morrow and Bessie Johnson, as recorded by the local registrar.
Sallow complexion blamed on torpid liver. Herbine purifies and strengthens the liver and bowels and restores the rash bloom of health to the cheek. Price We. Sold by Paris Smith.
Old cotton mattress renovation service offered by Reed & Mayes. The shop also maintains a supply of new mattresses for sale and lists the phone number 174 for inquiries.
In a roadside appeal C F Williams invites buyers to visit for a Studebaker buggy deal claiming savings on price and urging quick contact to secure a bargain.
The city council met last Monday in the new quarters over Scurry's Grocery with the mayor and all aldermen present. The body approved paying M. P. Cain two dollars per day to assist the city marshal with water meters, barred selling dirt sand or gravel from the commons, granted R. C. Graham a leave to attend the State Firemen’s convention with a substitute arranged, donated 35 dollars to the volunteer fire company for convention expenses, and amended the dog tax ordinance to require payment by February 1 and license year January 1 to December 31. Multiple complaints were referred to committees for later reports.
A druggist offers a refund if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching, bleeding, or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days. The first application promises ease and rest at 50 cents.
B H Lee of Proctor Texas advertises prize Barred Rock eggs at 1.25 per setting of 15 while promoting Palm Beach linen suits white serge trousers white silk half hose and B V D underwear sold by The Burks Simmons Co.
Dr. R. L. Farris osteopathic physician announces weekly patient visits in Comanche on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. He has arranged with P. Moodie to treat at Moodie residence but will call at patients homes if preferred.
After May 20 1913 A A Hensler of Box 65 Comanche Texas announces sale of Hensler yam ships at 150 per 1000 units. The notice specifies quantity and contact location for buyers.
A short vintage notice advertises personalized soda fountain cups from Smith Soda Fountain with promises of service perfection and absolute sanitation.
Bowling & Co handles millet kaffir and cane seed for farmers and retailers.
Heavy rain in the north and northeast portions Saturday night caused creeks to overflow and inundate several farms in Onion Valley. The J. A. Holman property suffered a levee breach damaging growing crops as well.
A brief notice notes a substance called Porter's antiseptic sealing purported to relieve pain and heal sores. The fragmented text mentions cures by unnamed women and references Dor and What Cases with unclear context.
Bowling and Co announce arrival of a single car shipment from Texas consisting of bran and shorts, expected Saturday for delivery to local merchants.
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