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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1913
Page
1
The Chief Exponent touts a merit only hiring policy and the county’s best equipped office. It claims to use top papers and inks and to source any requested material. Customers are invited to bring any particular job for expert execution.
County Superintendent Jenkins reports counts for Comanche County with 7268 total scholastics this year and 7952 last year. Independent districts list 754, DeLeon 354, Sipe Springs 152, Lena 1638, and other schools. rural schools show declines as the shift to independent or graded districts continues.
Central Christian Church invites all to a protracted meeting starting July 5 with J W Holsapple of Brownwood as preacher and Leonard Daughtery directing song. Sunday school at 9 50 morning service at 11 00 evening sermon subjects listed. An informal first night gathering planned for attendees to meet the speaker and singer.
A Fourth of July picnic at the country club grounds is planned with Prof. C. M. Evans delivering an address on Silas and Prof. R. F. Holloway speaking on Dairying or Creameries. S. J. Hicks handles concessions, R. O. McCorwick will speak, and J. G. Travilla will discuss Good Roads to be held in Fort Worth area.
Mrs John Cunningham hosted a Japanese card party for visiting city ladies Mrs J R Holman of Seattle and Mrs Ned Holman of Guthrie. Seven games of 500 were played with Mrs W J Cunningham winning a brass tray and Mrs L B Thomas earning chop sticks. Special souvenirs were given to the honored guests with Japanese sweets served during refreshments.
Invitation to Brownwood Texas for a three day race meet and auction sale of horses and mules on July 3 4 and 5 1913 with purses for free for all pace 300 free for all trot 200 2:30 pace or trot 100 Col O C Allen Hydro Okla as auctioneer and A F McAlister W D McCulley managing directors invite attendees and participants to join the event.
A call for a joint Civic League under the Chamber of Commerce to unite effort between residents and business leaders. The piece argues for expanded streets, water and sewer lines, sidewalks, parks, cleanliness, and active projects. It envisions 200 to 300 dedicated members driving progress and asks who will object.
Another heavy rain aided crops in this section with weed and grass concerns rising after several dry years. In Comanche the rain totaled 1.85 inches while Judge Upthegrove of the Cotton Belt filed with the railroad commission for a full valuation of the Stephenville North and South Texas railway, aiming to issue bonds after recent absorption and possible extensions.
Letter to the Managing Editor argues for adopting the Isthmus Amendment to Article 3 Sections 49 and 52. It contends bonds for fire proof university buildings for A M College Normal Schools and College of Industrial Arts would raise taxes minimally and benefit future generations, urging support and citing education interests in Texas.
Thousands are expected at the Great Cotton Convention at Fair Park Coliseum Dallas Texas July 10 and 11 The Southern States Cotton Corporation plan has shown cotton can be sold for fifteen cents per pound bringing relief to many farmers The convention follows a May 1 resolution and will display progress and support from bankers and business leaders across the South
An item notes H. L. Ardis offering embossed lithographed or engraved stationery items. It emphasizes quality printing techniques and catalog availability for refined paper goods.
The court ordered payments for wolf hides and bounty claims including T M Davis and Newell Jackson. It appropriated 800 dollars for county agricultural agent salary, J R Palmer, for the coming year and added 75 dollars for digging or furnishing a ditch at the county poor farm.
A large captive eagle at San Angelo City Hall mauled local printer Benjamin Harrison after he teased the bird. The animal slashed Harrison’s nose and sunk its talons into his left wrist and hand, with bystanders using pliers to free him.
Across the nation the first anti cigarette day is set for Sunday June 22 in all Sunday schools. Programs should include a short address by a local business figure pledge signing songs and recitations. Encouraging youth to join the anti smoking drive is urged as effective.
The Waco merchants and civic leaders will be treated to a supper on the court house lawn by the Civic League ladies on the evening of June 26, weather permitting. The event aims to promote local trade and community spirit in a hospitable outdoor gathering.
The Chief-Exponent claims three times the subscribers of any local competitor to justify ad rates. If not achieved, service is free. Readers are invited to view the circulation list and compare. The paper touts the lowest advertising rates in Texas.
After a lengthy deliberation the jury awarded the plaintiffs 1250 in the Bowden Nanny damage suit. The case sought 20000 with the verdict including costs and the defendants while noting possible appeal showed no comment on further action. A related case Farmer vs. Ford was also taken up in district court.
Stones recovered from a gravel drift at Goldsboro Coleman county were cut and returned as zereon sapphire topaz and carbuncle garnets. Report says several are very valuable and when cut as brilliants may pass for diamonds. White and straw colors pleased observers while a red and a deep lilac stone evoked Oriental gems.
A petition signed by 307 voters is presented to the Mason County commissioners court asking for a prohibition election. The court set Saturday, June 28, as the election date, to be held as soon after receipt of the petition as feasible.
Memorial Day observances include Rev Gy Cartwright delivering a memoriam sermon to the Knights of Pythias at the Methodist Church Sunday and night. The order will hold its meeting and proceed with related activities after the service.
A four year old girl, Ruth Stone, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stone of Blanket, contracted infantile paralysis. The illness marked a notable case in the Blanket section as doctors monitor symptoms and advise care.
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