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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1915
Page
5
Higginbotham stores announce a spot cash purchase of 20 car loads of buggies hacks and carriages from a leading factory enabling the sale of a top buggy for 549.50 with a balance on the line in proportion.
Official financial condition statement for Gustine Texas as of May 1 1915 sworn by president R H Kelly and cashier A J Dillard and notarized by B F Graves at Comanche Texas published May 28 1915 in the Comanche Chief and Pioneer Exponent with names A A Kelly L C Kelley and other directors.
Mrs. Gresham nee Mamie King, indicted for perjury in the Bill Carter cage matter, posted acceptable bond of one thousand dollars. She was detained in Ballinger where bond was posted and forwarded to Comanche County officers.
At the Texas Bankers Association annual meeting in Waco resolutions condemn past cotton marketing methods and pledge financial and moral support to create a statewide system for selling future Texas cotton. The group backs warehouse law and notes cotton prices must reflect production costs and supply demand. Plans for the 1915 crop are underway and details will be announced soon.
Higginbotham's features a big assortment of genuine South American Panama hats for shoppers seeking stylish headwear. The collection highlights variety in shape and size with authentic craftsmanship advertised.
Lost item notice for a single barrel 12 gauge shotgun on Comanche Proctor road. Finder to leave at Mer cantile Co in Comanche. Also Lubricating Oil and Neats Foot Oil offered from Kilpatrick & Son's window glass and putty business.
A note from W. W. Wilpatrick and Son promotes fixing and refreshing binder canvas. It invites customers to renew covers and restore used binders with expert care and materials.
Dr O R Houghton barely avoided catastrophe Monday when his auto overheated in a sand bed near Carbon and caught fire under the hood. Friction and sun heat sparked the blaze as he attempted to extinguish it, and he retreated hastily while his niece Miss Leah Allen rode nearby.
Fresh, bright wallpaper patterns arrived in the furniture department upstairs at the Comanche Mercantile Co with prices described as very moderate.
S. E. Linder, painter in Comanche, guarantees repairs will last as long as the carriage is fit for service after renovation and painting. The shop handles blacksmith and woodwork, with a specialty in horseshoeing, and offers a general repair guarantee.
Madie Rambo, five, cut her leg on a ground stub while swinging and was treated by Dr. Clemons. A young Cash girl blistered lips and gums after contact with lye though swallowing is not suspected.
The Marketing Association will ship hogs and cattle on Tuesday June 8. Members desiring to ship must report the number to ship to Sales Manager W. H. Lane. Calves pay the same rate as hogs and the price is good. Robt. T. Janes, Seey.
Residents urged to report to J. R. Eanes or Judge J. H. McMillan before June 1. Each scholastic counted yields about eight dollars from the state for school maintenance.
Shoppers admire a display of decorative fans at the Robertson Sisters shop, drawing attention from locals. The scene emphasizes community support for small businesses in the area.
Mrs W R Donaho is visiting in Brownwood this week. Mrs J P Pattie returned home from Brownwood Saturday. Misses Mary Holland and Jim mie Fletcher spent Saturday night with Jewel Reece. The little son of Mr and Mrs W J Jones is real sick. Several from here attended singing at Gap Sunday. Mrs J W McCarty has returned from Temple. Miss Mattie Gill spent Saturday night with Miss Flora Parker. Romeo Walker and J B Lacy attended the commencement exercises at Comanche Monday night. Faye Gille is visiting her sister Mrs W E Nowin this week. Rev Clark filled his regular appointment at the Methodist church Sunday.
Miss Lucile Hall plans to return home from San Marcos this week. Alma Lyles Eva Fagan and Mabel Howell visit from Dublin at the home of Miss Anna Belle McPherson. Malcolm Moodie is away on business. Mrs. G. A. Chilton of Comanche, visiting Mrs. Dr. J. W. Wynn, leaves for San Francisco with Wynn’s son G. A. Wynn age 11 to spend the summer touring the Pacific coast.
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