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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1932
Page
5
The narrative recalls cowboy life during cattle drives with ten per herd, pointers, and sidemen guiding the herd toward markets via new railways. It notes roping horses, camp wagon life, and nightly camps where bed rolls, provisions, and makings of temporary corrals formed a mobile ranch. The account highlights scenery, frontier landmarks, and the daily pleasures and dangers of the open prairie.
A memoir excerpt describes long nights keeping watch over a sleeping herd. Cowboys endure brief rests, sleep on ground, ride two hours per watch, and sing to stay alert. The narrator recalls eye opening tricks, insomnia cycles, and songs referencing Black Hills and Cheyenne.
The Rev Charles H Little died Wednesday in Albuquerque New Mexico and was brought to Fort Worth for burial. Services were held Friday at 2 30 PM at Lucas Funeral Chapel with Rev George W Fender Arlington officiating. Burial followed in Greenwood Cemetery. He lived at 38316 Avenue J since March and previously served churches in Merkel Kemp Howe Lone Oak and Houston. Survived by his father Rev M K Little his widow a daughter Miss Dorothy Little a brother A W Little and three sisters Mrs J D Young Mrs C S Saunderson and Mrs I M Cochran.
Shoes dyed any color at W. W. Kilpatrick's with work guaranteed. Try us and see if your shoes do not look life new.
Mae West of St Louis says she lost 20 pounds in four weeks after taking Kruschen Salts half teaspoonful in hot water each morning. Ad touts safe weight loss, energy boost, appetite control, and money back guarantee if not satisfied after first bottle.
County Agent J A Barton urges turkey producers to stop fattening myths and begin proper finishing. He recommends balanced rations, parasite control, clean water, and V shaped troughs, with specific feeds and a three group selling plan: breeders, finished market birds, and small late birds. The aim is higher dressing percentages and more No 1 birds.
Grady Howell of Proctor and Miss Bessie Scott of Dublin wed at First Christian Church Comanche Tuesday evening officiated by Rev. Kenneth L. Smith. Howell a Precinct No. 8 commissioner and son of Uncle Mont Howell, a county pioneer, marries former Dublin teacher Bessie Scott who taught in Dublin and Proctor. They plan to live in Comanche at the Allan Hart home on Dublin street after a short honeymoon in East Texas and Louisiana.
An ad from Chief Dry Cleaners touts a modern dry cleaning plant in Texas offering a complete service. It urges customers to call telephone 504 for better cleaning results.
W R Shoemaker and local residents recount the final 1880s Indian raid that killed Robert Lesley and ended major threats to Comanche. J D Bonner and Mrs Araminta Holmaley recall guarding the town, raids from an Oklahoma reservation, and the arrival of Rangers and guns to restore security.
W R Shoemaker of Brushy Gap in Comanche County recalls acquaintance with Sheriff Pat Garrett who reportedly killed Billy the Kid in 1885 and his neighbor Duke Good who claimed to be Billy's partner. He describes a New Mexico trip in 1885 visiting the Kid’s rock house near a spring east of Fort Sumner and notes Good later built a plank house on the hill near the old ranch.
Wednesday evening Mrs D Dillard entertained honoring her daughter Wynn Mae on her birthday. Bridge provided entertainment with Christine Coleman winning high score and Waltrie Duckett receiving the consolation trophy. Ice cream and cake were served to the guests including Waltrie Duckett Christine Coleman Pollyanna Speed Virginia Walker Mary Louise Ray born Billy Lou Cameron Neva Lou Pate Eldena Lane Ruth Goosby Catherine Payne Beryl Johnson and the honoree.
Brownwood's Male Chorus of about 100 voices will present a free sacred concert at Comanche Baptist Church on Sunday afternoon October 16. Directed by P Theoplus Fitz, the group formed in Brownwood years ago and has performed in Brownwood and nearby towns. D K Doyle and R E Daniels, former Comanche men, are members.
A historical ad recalls Dr Caldwell starting in 1875 promoting a liquid laxative Syrup Pepsin for constipation relief. It claims mild safe bowel stimulation for women and the elderly, aiding headaches biliousness indigestion and sleep, with a free bottle offer via Dept. B Monticello Illinois.
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