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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1915
Page
1
Itemized statement shows a hog shipment to Ft Worth bringing in 2264 dollars and 54 cents with a 135 dollar rebate to the shippers. Uncertainty remains about the next shipment timing. Those with hogs or cattle to ship in the next two weeks should notify Mr Lane to arrange onward plans.
Hogs totaling 220 head weighed 24 780 pounds bringing 7 25 dollars per cwt totaling 1 796 55 dollars. A second lot included 39 alers weighing 12 950 pounds for 457 12 dollars. One crip weighed 150 pounds at a rate of 9 00 dollars per head. One head weighed 250 pounds at 75 cents per unit. Total and unit prices are listed with varied weights and charges.
Pastor Geo A Curlee notes that he and his wife returned Monday from the Southwestern Baptist Convention in Houston. He invites members to hear echoes of the meeting this week and continue the report next Sunday night. The Fifth Sunday meeting of the Comanche Baptist Association will gather at Shilo church May 27 with prayers for wide church turnout. The church plans a reception for their fourth wedding anniversary postponed to May 31. The Sunday morning service will precede high school commencement at 11.
Sidney boy Peyton King, ten, has killed seventy three cotton tails since April first, narrated by his father Mr. B P King. The story highlights a boy’s hunting effort and its imagined benefit to farmers protecting fruit trees from crows and pests.
The Roberson Sisters present stylish handbags described as both attractive and practical gifts. The item emphasizes craftsmanship and usable design suitable for various occasions. They promote the collection as a thoughtful present option.
The Manche Marketing Association offers 9 cents per pound for hens and 22 cents per pound for 1 to 2 pound fryers. They invite consignors to bring any available poultry for processing at Blue Belle, New Process and New Perfection Oil Stores on West 7th Street, Kilpatrick and Son's.
Tuesday May 18 dinner honored Mr W H Davis and wife on their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Married in Alabama May 18 1865 after Davis's parole from Confederate army. They moved from Texas to McClellan then Comanche counties, raised seven sons and two daughters, now have 28 grandchildren.
The Black Box a new serial starring Mr Ardis drew the largest attendance of the season at the Majestic on Wednesday night. The Dallas picture houses claim the serial grows stronger as the story unfolds, defying typical decline in serial pictures.
An advertisement asserts Deering Twine runs pure and even, arguing rivals like Binder Twine are unproven options. The message urges customers to choose the genuine Deering for reliable performance at Higginbotham's.
Carpenter and Clark advertise as dealers in all kinds of produce chickens eggs butter feed grain pecans and furs and second hand goods they offer fur furniture repair at their old stand opposite the fire station on Ellis Street and provide phone 289.
W. W. Kilpatrick and Son advertise a crate of fine white chinaware for sale at a very low price, inviting buyers to take advantage of the bargain.
Pretty caps handkerchiefs voiles pins and hair ornaments available at the Roberson Sisters shop. The listing highlights a variety of headwear and decorative items for fashionable gatherings.
Mrs Jno P Hoff advertises a good range and three burner oil stove for sale at a cheap price. The notice lists contact details as (1tpd) for interested buyers.
Kokomo firm Wheely Harris Cunningham Co offers diamond mesh hog fencing and related hay ties nails staples bar bed and cable wire at competitive prices. Local advertising promotes durable fencing solutions for hog pens and farm enclosures.
Bee buyers offered No 1 Spanish seed peanuts at the barn in Sidney Texas. Small lots priced 75 cents per bushel or higher with sale notes listing Bee as seller J F Murphy of Sidney Texas. Descriptive details indicate locality and quantity.
Roach and Miss Ethel Galloway, Tom K Morris and Miss Katie Weathersby, George Duval and Miss Joe Mae Morgan, Oscar Waldrop and Miss Ruth Morris.
A series of local birth notices lists newborns born to families near Comanche Gustine Sipe Springs Beattie and Gustine. Names include Day Green Smith Pettit Scroggins Hodges Sanders Gaines Hayes Thompson Stockbridge Stephens, with boys and girls noted.
The Commissioners Court met in special session on Monday May 17 with County Judge J H McMillan presiding and Commissioners W T Dobbs W J Patton J W Wyatt Ed Lightfoot Co Clerk Mary L Smith and Sheriff Jack Cunningham present. The board sits as an Equalization Board for the week.
The State of Texas vs. Bill Carter ends with a guilty verdict for murder and a 25 year penitentiary sentence. The Grand Jury adjourned on May 14 1915 after a 17 day session, examining 305 witnesses, returning 67 indictments including 10 felonies.
Commencement exercises at the Baptist church marked the close of the Dublin Independent schools year. Rev. Randolph Clark of Stephenville delivered the sermon for 23 graduates led by valedictorian Stella Warren and salutatorian Eva Bryan. Warren won the State University Scholarship for girls, Wilhite for boys. The class play was scheduled for W. O. W. hall shortly after.
Rubber tires reel received and with rubber prices high the firm W W Kilpatrick and Son offers improved tire work pricing.
Half price sale announced by Comanche Mercantile Co featuring white canvas pumps and oxfords for women, misses, and children.
For sale seed peanuts and Mebane cotton seed for planting by Neely Harris Cunningham Co.
Advertisement for BORO ZONE antiseptic liquid and BOROZONE powder used to treat wounds on man or beast. Claims rapid healing and purification of wounds. Available in 25¢, 50¢, $1.00 and $1.50 packages sold by 8 P Smith.
H L Ardis promotes J M Harrison's Sports and Pastimes of Mexico as the best feature attraction. The three reel program showcases battles, Madero inauguration, Mexican scenes, bullfights, and cavalry pride with impressive display and advertising, claiming strong audience appeal and educational value.
Manager J. M. Harrison, in charge of the feature, said the company used fifteen operators over ninety days to secure the scenes. Two operators were killed while procuring the dynamiting picture and 700 feet of film were lost.
A M College offers guidance from the Agricultural and Mechanical College and Experiment station. Farmers can write for healthy stock prescriptions, crop disease advice, insect identification, and plant pathology help. The engineering school assists with concrete use on farms and practical engineering issues.
Genuine Deering and McCormick twine only at Higginbothams. Take no substitute as there is no equal product offered in the advertisement.
Mr. Turner who recently bought an interest in the Blan ket Signal visited the Chief Exponent office earlier this week.
A program titled The Thread of Destiny is slated for next Monday, May 24, at the local high school. Organizers promise an engaging performance tying history and culture for students and community.
Advertises rooms and table board for Normal School students one minute from the high school with bath and conveniences for ladies only across the street. Rates $3.50 per week for board and room. bath and conveniences $2.50 per month. Contact Comanche Texas telephone 295 P O Box 44.
Notice directs interested renters to contact W. D. Carroll at the District Clerk's office for available room rental.
The Marketing Association reports a black gift from the last shipment is missing. Anyone who spots a stray dog should notify W. H. Lane at Association headquarters for return.
Shoppers admire a window of Robertson Sisters shop featuring colorful fans and decorative goods. Local spot draws steady traffic as holiday season begins and customers praise friendly service and variety. Brownsburg merchants note rising interest in handmade and seasonal items.
A plea to tobacco users to stop spitting on sidewalks and into the street. The notice urges using the sidewalk and lower wall areas, explaining spitting is disgusting and may spread disease while warning against leaving the door area.
Weather bulletin issued by the U S Weather Bureau Washington D C for the week starting May 19 1915 shows showers in the first half of the week then generally fair conditions in the second half. Cooler near Thursday with rising temperatures Friday or Saturday and moderating temperatures thereafter.
A party of Comanche Woodmen visited Indian Creek Sunday afternoon for the unveiling of a Woodman monument. They reported a very enjoyable time and a good crowd. W. H. Carpenter spoke, with attendees from Comanche including Carpenter Findley Norwood Palmer Miles and Lofton.
Bran and K M B mixed feed intended for horses includes a blend marketed to support equine health and energy. The product appears in a catalog listing with basic usage notes and feeding guidance.
A list of prizes for Boll Weevil pennant winners is growing. Ibre Gage will present a 42 inch pennant marked Championship Boll Weevil League. Jack Ardis will provide a complimentary feature show. Southwestern Cigar Co offers fifty cigars via the city grocer.
In a colorful misquote filled recitation, J Cunningham jokes about darkness and his carnivorous birds thirsting for blood as teams prepare for the next clash on the field, promising a terrific pill pounding atmosphere.
Omnache Mercantile offers a selection of wash fabrics advertised as underpriced with prices listed as 17 2e, 12 1 2c, 100, 81-20 and Se. The ad highlights value and urges shoppers to visit.
Enthusiasm in the Bollweevil League rises as teams clash with close scores and shifting pennant hopes. Pelicans stumble after Nubbin’s crowd defeat, Montezumas, Owls, and Cats remain contenders amid tight contests and umpire critiques. Recent results include Montezumas 1 Cats 0 and Cats 10 Montezumas 8.
Bertha King, key defense witness in the Bill Carter Case, was indicted for perjury for her altered testimony in the recent trial. She is jailed in Ballinger and expected to be brought to Comanche, with a likely waiver of examination and bond attempt after relocation with her husband.
Brighten up your home with new wallpaper patterns and moderate prices. See upstairs in the Furniture department for an updated line and estimate the cost to improve a room or two.
Wanted to rent three or four acres near town. Apply to P. O. box 334 or call 135.
Textile sale ad states all-over embroideries and wide flouncings offered by the yard for 50 cents, with former prices ranging from 1.00 to 2.00 per yard. Paragraph emphasizes value and choice by the yard.
Classified notice offers the G H York restaurant for sale in DeLeon Texas with contact details as seen in the brief advertisement. The listing provides location and seller reference 28-20 for tracing.
A classified notice notes G. H. York Restaurant in DeLeon Texas is offered for sale with details spanning February 28 to 30.
The notice lists poultry prices: hens at per pound and fryers 22 cents per pound for 1 to 2 pound birds. It invites readers to bring any poultry they have, promising handling services by the Gomanehe Marketing Association.
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