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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1913
Page
1
Only one marriage license has been issued since the last report. Day Heart Emery is to marry Miss Unice Reynolds, per local court house notices.
The county clerk notes new births: a girl to Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Redwine Bibb. A boy to Newt Davis Beattie. A boy to Ernest Hope Comanche. A boy to Bud Whitney Beattie. A boy to I Johnson Comanche and L Hutchinson Jr Comanche.
John Mize and Onie Mize divorce granted. Lillian Bennett and Eugene Bennett divorce granted. Luis Lee Bargle v. E T Smith et al suit on notes and foreclosure of lien. judgment for plaintiff. E R Kelly v. St Louis Southwestern Railroad Ny damages. judgment for plaintiff $350. Court adjourned to December 1, 1913.
The court convened on November 110th with actions including delaying sale of the Silom school house after opposition, changing Justice Court in Precinct No 5 to the second Wednesday monthly, allowances for lunacy case Exrtees, opening a new public road from Rucker to St Joe, classing the Olive Springs WF L Lewis road, and selling the Old Van Dyke school house with sale confirmation.
County actions allocate funds from road bonds to W T Dobbs and W J Patton, approve quarterly and school district reports, balance accounts with the comptroller, widen Comanche Gustine road, and transfer a note with Mrs D W Switzer to the county attorney for interest collection.
A record of transfers including J M McCrary to J D Bonner for a block in Wrights addition Comanche at 400 dollars and multiple other deeds involving parcels in Eli Greer survey J T Gilbreath and H T B RR Company surveys with sums from 1400 to 4500 dollars and various grantees including W A Robertson and J L Nabers during the period.
The Comanche team defeated Hubbard City 13 to 0 after a scoreless first three quarters. Touchdowns by Gayle Atwood and Chioe McCollum gave Comanche the win as they advance to an elimination contest against North Fort Worth with the hope of meeting Amarillo or Silerman in the state race.
Intrastate and interstate shipments of intoxicating liquor into dry areas are banned and take effect at midnight. Express companies now require affidavits from consignees claiming the liquor will not be used or sold in violation of Texas law. Comanche Texas 1913 affidavit form includes quantity and type of liquor and witness line.
W D Pitts the blind pencil peddler was held to await the grand jury after an examining trial on a charge of killing J P Honea. Honea died after a knife assault following an argument over a coin given to Pitts. Pitts claimed self defense and was bond for $100, a record light amount, by Justice J J Padgett.
The Rebekkahs and Ode Fellows in the county will meet at the city hall on the night of November 27. A 10 cent admission will be charged. All members are urged to attend the gathering in the hall.
Presbyterian ladies host a Christmas Bazaar on December 11 and 12 at the Burks Simmong furniture store. Items include fancy work and candies for Christmas shoppers.
Miss Eunice Reynolds and Day Emery were wed Saturday night at the bride's mother's home in the city. The bride has many friends and the groom is an express messenger on the Cotton Belt between this city and Waco, recently stationed here. He is respected and trusted by coworkers, and the Chief Exponent sends congratulations and best wishes.
In a heavy rain at Hico Texas a Texas Central freight train backing toward the depot derailed a car of cats and crushed the negro wall of the depot’s waiting room. The impact moved the wooden structure and cut off the corner fin, but no one was injured.
State Superintendent W F Doughty urges all Texas schools to close on the Wednesdays before Thanksgiving through the following Monday to allow teachers to attend the Dallas meeting on November 27 28 and 29.
Gatesville Texas November 16 The commissioners court orders a county prohibition election for December 13 following a petition of over three hundred citizens The county backed dry by about 200 in the last state wide vote a hard fought race is anticipated
Local estimates place Comanche cotton receipts this season around 9 8,000 bales, far below last year’s 12,000. Previous years yielded 29,000 to 30,000 bales, but reduced trade area and insect damage slash output. With a fair season, 15,000 to 18,000 bales are expected. current prospects remain uncertain.
W. L. Holland of May buys bankrupt Phillips & Company stock and West & Drummond inventory from Rotan Grocery, to operate a grocery business at the Phillips & Company ald stand on the north side of the square. The Tol land family is extended a welcome to the city.
One hundred dollars worth of Red Cross Christmas Seals arrive in Comanche and will be sold at 1 cent each in local stores. Proceeds go to the Texas Anti Tuberculosis Association to fund a hospital for TB patients and tuberculosis control. Mrs. W. W. Kilpatrick is appointed local chairwoman organizing the campaign.
Carl White, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. White, has built a local printing career in Comanche and Waco. The Times Herald praises his capable handling of Cotton Palace reports and notes his familiar roots and rising records in journalism.
Construction on the new main building at the A. and M College has begun again after a four month delay caused by funds. Deficiency warrants from the Legislature enabled the project to resume with plans to occupy the structure around January 1. Work will pause again until completion.
M Luger and W D Luger farmers near Osseo declare their onion crop a gold mine. They planted Red Globe and Yellow Globe onions, harvested nearly 500000 pounds and sold at 1.50 per hundred. Total receipts averaged 450 per acre on 20 acres.
The quoted reflection urges immediate deeds of kindness toward others. It emphasizes not delaying benevolence because time is uncertain and life may pass before acts are done. The speaker stresses acting now to leave a positive mark on humanity.
Wheat quality of soft coal was struck last week during a well drilling at G. T. Nelson’s farm near Union Cemetery. The coal appeared solid for eleven feet starting at fifty two feet depth. Investigators will determine if the find justifies further mining steps.
New Texas liquor law taking effect November 17 prohibits delivery or receipt of intoxicating liquor in dry areas. Violations by dealers or transport firms are felonies with 1 to 3 year penitentiary terms. residents receiving shipments face fines from 25 to 250 dollars and 20 to 60 days in jail. Exceptions cover drugs, hospitals, ministers, and personal use shipments. The act preserves remainder if any section is struck unconstitutional.
Dr. I. L. Vaughan has purchased the livery feed and sale stable of Atwood Brothers and will operate at the same stand.
D. M. Herring announces top turkey prices as the season opens, inviting farmers to bring birds for bidding and sale.
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