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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1913

Page

4

Comanche District Court Opens Fall Term with Wide Docket

The fall session of the Comanche county District Court convenes Monday October 2 in this city. The docket lists cases across numerous numbers with plaintiffs veering from D W Dutton to J H Bryson and many defendants, all represented by Smith Palmer Goodson Callaway Harris and other firms.

Comanche County District Court D. W. Dutton W. M. Noonkester Smith & Palmer Martha Vann, Et al J. P. Hamilton Goodson & Goodson Jas. P. Cook L. CG. Ridgway Callaway & Callaway Kearby & Kearby Mollie Lewis Charlie Lewis A. B. Haworth C. W. Massie T. M. Tyson Ola Lewis Albert Wis L. V. Reid State of Texas J. H. Guthrie J. H. Bryson H. Bryson J. W. Short E. R. Tubbs C. Cope W. D. Lusk W. W. Stephenson E. T. Smith Mary J. King H. W. Gray X. N. Mayberry J. W. Sneath Lovejoy & McPherson Sallie Teeters Lela Hamilton C. T. Moorman J. A. Brown S. W. Bishop M. D. Nobles Allen Nobles A. E. Hampton Willis R. Clark Wilkinson & Baugh H. H. Ladd W. I. Everett Jesse W. Taylor George Layne John Mize Omie Mize W. Bishop Edna Sanders Henry Sanders Merton L. Harris Emma Gabbert Pete Gabbert Ada Hose Mar Laura E. House R. T. Haile J. H. McPherson Nat Holman J. P. Pinkard W. T. McPherson Louis Leo Bargle R. H. Kelly St. Louis Southwestern Railway Co Sallie L. Rice J. M. Adams Harnett B. R. Tate Katie Tate C. C. Baxter D. ©. Smith Et al J. A. Adams H. L. Stewart Hoft & Harris City of Exparte M. F. Randall J. H. McMillan

Classified advertising pitch for local readers

An appeal to property owners to use the paper’s classified column to reach 2000 or more readers. It promises broad exposure at low cost and urges attempting the service, with a small aside about tailoring services from Gille.

Dodson’s Liver Tone Guaranteed at Carroll’s Drug Store

A vintage classified note states Dodson’s Liver Tone is guaranteed available at Carroll’s Drug Store. The short notice targets local shoppers seeking the remedy and brand assurance in town commerce.

Dodson Carroll’s

Paper Substitution Offer Replaces One-Year Trial

The proposal to send The Chief Exponent for one year at 75 cents prepaid was withdrawn on October 1. A new offer provides the paper free until January 1915 for any subscriber paying $1.00 in advance. Subscriptions are encouraged now.

Farm and Ranch and The Chief Exponent Offer

One year subscriptions available from now until January 1915 for 1.75 dollars if paid in advance.

Farm & Ranch

Four killed as unmanned car crashes into interurban near Dallas

A runaway flat car loaded with ties rolled down a two mile grade and struck a southbound Dallas Waco interurban car on a Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe crossing. The wreck killed the motorman Walter Seay and three passengers, with twenty three injured, several seriously.

Dallas Texas Dallas Waco Southern Traction Company Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Worsham Santa Fe Seay

Official Salaries Compared Across Nations Stir Debate

The Secretary of State in the United States earns 12,000 dollars annually, seen as insufficient, while Britain pays 25,000 to 50,000 dollars to top officials. Articles note lavish official residences in Britain, France, and Germany, with high pensions and allowances highlighting stark contrasts in public servant pay.

United States Bryan Great Britain Lloyd George Downing Street War India Ireland London Dublin Winston Churchill the Admiralty Board of Trade John Burns William B. Wilson Labor Washington France Germany

Russian Emer Seed For Sale At $1.50 A Bushel

Five bushels of seed Russian Emer offered for sale at $1.50 per bushel. Interested buyers may obtain it at the Chamber of Commerce from Maurice Eanes.

Chamber of Commerce Johnson W. R. Clark Box de Leon Texas

Hunters Seek Federal Law Change On Waterfowl Season

Dallas News reports hunters plan a mass meeting at the Chamber of Commerce to seek adjustments to the Weeks McLean law affecting Texas waterfowl seasons. The law sets zones and dates with Texas open from February 1 to November 1, conflicting with local practice centered in October.

Chamber of Commerce Texas Congress Oklahoma Red River T. Marvin Cullum B. T. Galloway Palmer Department Dallas News

Christmas Bazaar by Presbyterian Aid Society

The Presbyterian Aid Society will hold a bazaar on December 12 and 13 offering a variety of articles suitable for Xmas gifts. Proceeds support charity.

Presbyterian Aid Society

Constipation Relief Ad From Wm. Reese Drug Co

An advertisement promotes LIV-VER-LAX from the Wm. Reese Drug Co claiming relief from constipation. It notes a listing in The Dallas News for one year and The Chief-Exponent from now until January 1915, with price details of $179 paid in advance to The Chief-Exponent and Fort Worth Record at $1.75 per year.

Wm. Reese Drug Co Dallas News Fort Worth Thomas J. Mitchell Comanche County G. L. Garrison Comanche and May Road E. L. Wallace Jerome P. Kearby Geo. W. Steere Texas

Hat Cleaning and Blocking at Gille's Tailor

A local ad promotes hat cleaning and blocking services at Gille's Tailor, inviting customers to refresh felt hats with professional care.

Gille

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Neely-Harris- Cunningham Company Ella Cross Pearl E. Crew W. W. Tullos Smith& Palmer Lillian Bennett Eugene Bennett Comanche Cotta Oil Company Phenoix Tusurames Company T. C. Wilkerson Lester Wheat Stephenville North & South Texas Railway Company T. H. Bryson Guardian W. C. Becher Lumber Company Walter ©. Seay Walter R. Hulbert Lancaster James Shippey Waxahachie J. Carpenter R. E. Ballew North Jefferson Street Oak Cliff A. P. Martin Waco The Traction Company John Orr Red Oak Maurice Eanes A. A. Henslers E. W. Harris R. F. Grimes McPherson House Coman*che D. H. Cunningham, Jr Ira Wilson Comanche C. A Polk Jones Custer Wm. Reese Drug Company Liv-Verlax
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