13 Nov 1914
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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1914
Page
1
E O McGuire and Julia Atter bury along with A P Haynes and Miss Vivian Russell received marriage licenses in the court house proceedings.
Born to Mr and Mrs Aaron Kennedy Gustine a boy Frank Cameron Comanche a girl John Hilley Sipe Springs a boy Guy Dunlap Sipe Springs a girl Dent Findley Sipe Springs a girl
The district court lists fourth week petit jurors for the October term 1914 including Huling Reese McGee Tatum Nunnelley Coffey Ross Lusk Adams Stephenson Todd Williamson Barton Bowman Sides Sanders Sunderland Morton Kay Sides Allen Patterson Zellars Buckler Ravenshine Isham. Cases disposed include Hardin vs Ingram trespass to establish judgment missing and other civil actions with divorces granted and dismissals. Appointment of Tony Patterson Burks Hitt as jury commissioners for the April 1915 term.
U S forces long stationed at Vera Cruz may be ordered home as Mexico under Carranza accepts U S demands. Evacuation hinges on Mexican protection for locals who aided General Funston during the civilian administration of the city. General Gutierrez pledged to protect these men if he becomes provisional president.
Neatsfoot harness oil is available at W. W. Kilpatrick & Son's store, a local supplier of horse care products. The item is marketed for leather harness maintenance and long-lasting pliability.
Waco hosts editors from across Texas for press day at the Cotton Palace. A luncheon at Hotel Riggins includes remarks by Judd Mortimer Lewis and Hugh Nugent Fitzgerald. The day closes with coronation of the queen and ball at Cotton Palace Coliseum.
During the week starting November 19 Baird & Wilson will perform in Comanche with a 25 person troupe, band, and orchestra. Each night they offer a different play with a strong repertoire. Ten cents admission is touted as a small price, and the band will play daily on the square and at the tent near the skating rink.
New Orleans reports strong cotton activity with spot markets advancing. Exports reach 18,946 bales with England taking 18,446, while port stocks rise to 911,031 bales. Liverpool imports reach 33,619 bales and German prices quoted at 18 cents a pound. England to buy more U S cotton amid financial strains.
The hunting season is open as readers are urged to buy ammunition at W. W. station, a local supplier noted for early stock and accessibility.
The Carranza and Villa factions declared war Thursday after a breakdown with the Aguas Calientes convention. Villa backs Gutierrez while Carranza denounces the convention and removes key generals. Fighting continues near the capital as Villa reportedly moves south with about fifteen thousand men opposing Carranza forces and Zapata's band.
The Lyceum course featured Booth Lowry with a lecture on Simon Says Wig Wag about public opinion and conformity. Saturday night the Knights of Pythias lodge presents The Dicksons, a musical entertainment at the high school auditorium with tickets available at Paris Smith's drug store or the school.
Three houses available for rent. One rear of Marion Wilkerson with 5 rooms, halls, bath and modern conveniences. A second 4 room dwelling with bath near J P Hoff. The Baptist parsonage where Mr Anthony resides with possession given December.
Tate Bros announces big sale prices on dry goods and groceries. Readable text highlights discounts across shelves appealing to shoppers seeking value in everyday household items.
The Emden is destroyed by Australian cruiser Sydney in the Bay of Bengal after a brief running battle. Tsing-Tau fortress falls to Japanese and British forces, with 7,000 German troops captured. Russian advances push German forces back as the eastern theater heats up. German offers of peace to Russia are rejected. A British fleet in the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean pursues the German squadron. Japanese ships engage German vessels in the Pacific.
The Comanche Canning Club earned multiple prizes at Waco’s Cotton Palace after a strong showing at the Dallas Fair. Awards to Comanche participants included Lois Robertson first and Winnie Carnes fourth in canned tomatoes, Winnie McCrary second in jellies, and Lois Robertson first in canned products. County exhibits saw Marion county top Comanche in a tally, with agents and counties named for a sequence of placements and cash prizes.
The list includes T. M. Renfro D. T. Long R. TI. Reid J. H. LaRoque P. E. Cooper W. N. White D. M. Loftis J. W. Walker Bob Allen Nettie Steele G. H. Dunlap J. L. Williams Ora Stewart H. A. Cummins A. A. Hensler A. C. Roberts J. P. Weathersby E. A. Wies endanger J. A. Gage C. T. Johnson N. Phillips R. F. Stevenson T. C. Sumner as part of an honor roll noting outstanding students.
Returns from Tuesday show women now have full suffrage in eleven states and Alaska Territory. Nevada and Montana joined with strong leads for equal suffrage, though some rural counties remained unreported. Partial suffrage exists in twenty-two states, with Illinois allowing votes for all statutory offices.
Tuesday's returns show prohibition adopted in Arizona Washington Oregon Colorado and more. States banning liquor include Arizona Colorado Georgia Kansas Maine Mississippi North Carolina Oregon Tennessee Washington West Virginia North Dakota Oklahoma and Virginia. Ohio and California voted against prohibition. The Anti Saloon League notes Missouri will be dry next legislature. California voters defeated statewide prohibition by a large margin and approved a referendum to block another vote for eight years.
Comanche High School football lost to John Tarleton College on Monday. Tarleton used a strong forward pass game and line rushes to score, while Comanche struggled with fumbles and errors throughout the match. Tarleton outplayed Comanche with few missteps, earning the win on the home field.
Cole's hot blast heaters offer a guaranteed reduction in coal expenses. The ad emphasizes sizable savings and assures performance, urging readers to invest for lower fuel costs.
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