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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1914
Page
7
Classified notes offer sale or trade for a cow or mule with contact W. Thomas Route 3 Comanche. Lost watch with Hamilton movement and gold chain, owner J. B. Arthur. For rent one large sleeping porch and two rooms, contact Mrs J J Alexander at phone 223.
A S W Telephone and Telegraph crew arrived this week and will start a new copper long distance line from here to Fort Worth due to increased business. Grips brought by express were thought to contain booze for Ferguson meeting but proved to be the crew's property.
Advertises collars guaranteed not to hurt for sale by W W Kilpatrick and Son. The notice urges customers to equip teams with these safety collars and highlights a guarantee.
A local meeting in the district court room organized the Central Ferguson Club in support of Hon Jas E Ferguson for governor. About two hundred names joined. temporary chair Dr P H Chilton led the setup with Hilton Burks as president and Tom Bell as secretary. An executive committee from several towns was formed and plans for Ferguson’s reception and entertainment were outlined.
An elegant Tuesday evening at Miss Minnie Cunningham’s home featured Mr. and Mrs. Howard Kilpatrick as the honorees. Guests enjoyed a Victrola program, a “good will shower” game, and a Syrian peddler skit before a lavish linen and glassware gift display, followed by brick cream and angel food squares.
A political dispute in Fort Worth leads to Samuel J. Hunter drawing an automatic pistol after talcing with Callaway. Callaway is tied to a pension rumor with a letter from the Pension Commissioner. Hunter denies the claim and is later indicted for carrying a pistol and aggravated assault. The incident sparks debate about conduct and legality.
The letter complains of endless rain and outlandish campaign drive in Comanche, noting soggy streets and overbearing politicians. It ends by praising Hamilton Drug Co as the cleanest and best place to buy drugs and card drinks, urged as a genuine recommendation.
Advertisement notes nine months city plumbing experience and claim of better qualification to give satisfaction. Provides prompt attention for plumbing and wind mill repairs in any location. Includes phone number 12 and a call to inquire with “Pink Me Crazy.”
The Cotton Belt sold fifteen tickets to attendees at the Hamilton picnic on Thursday. A large crowd is expected today Friday to hear Hon. James E. Ferguson candidate for governor speak there. Opponent Hon. Tom Ball spoke in Hamilton yesterday and will speak in Comanche today.
J. P. Redwine says he is now associated with the Comanche Abstract Co and asks friends across the county to call him. The message emphasizes his new professional tie and requests contact.
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