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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1915
Page
1
Brownwood Bulletin reports a gathering of over 75 former Comanche residents on Coggin Avenue sharing a dish called Comanche Stew. The piece praises Comanche heritage in Brownwood and notes pride in local former Comancheites while describing the stew’s ingredients and guarded recipe.
Neely Harris Cunningham Co presents a new fall line of tailored suits for women and misses. The collection highlights modern cuts and refined fabrics designed to offer stylish versatility for daily wear and special occasions.
A freight wreck between McGregor and Gatesville halted Cotton Belt service three hours Monday afternoon. An oil tank car carrying about twelve thousand gallons of cotton seed oil derailed, blocking tracks and forcing two trains to transfer. Crews replaced the damaged car and resumed traffic with oil conservation delaying normal operations.
A general forecast for the West Gulf States indicates fair conditions throughout the week with moderate temperatures. The outlook emphasizes steadily mild days and comfortable nights, suitable for outdoor plans.
An October sale is planned at a school auditorium for Les Davault's 7" record My Heart. Details specify date timing and venue for the auction event.
Brownsville Texas October 20 border quiet after train wreck robbery and murders by Mexican bandits Monday night. Up to ten executions reported four hanged and four shot near Rio Grande banks. Dr E S McCain deputy state health officer killed. bandits looted the train then burned a nearby trestle delaying troops from San Benito.
Roy Taylor son of Ed Taylor weighs forty seven pounds and at seven years old picked 181 pounds of cotton in one day, surpassing other stories of boy labor. The note recalls a neighbor’s memory of a ten year old who picked 200 pounds and won a prize, and congratulates Roy while hoping for future success.
The Rowena Circle entertained Tuesday night at W O W Hall with fine songs recitations and marches by the children. Mrs Emma Perry Rowena received praise for organizing a superb supper and soft music drew praise from guests.
Austin reports a new delinquent tax law will reveal 51 million dollars in unpaid state and county taxes from 1885 to 1915. Of this, 15 million is owed to counties. Delinquents face mandatory suits after proper notice. past lax enforcement shifts now to counties and district attorneys. Gillespie County appears free of delinquents.
Local supplier W. W. Kilpatrick & Son advertises crude oil and Beaumont oil at their store. Deal includes varied grades and competitive pricing for buyers in the area.
Rotan Grocery Co of Waco Texas bought the bankrupt Comanche Mercantile Co assets for 72000 including notes accounts furniture fixtures and stock. Invoice stock valued around 55000 notes and accounts over 200000. Four horses sold 175 and Acme Harvester stock 1700. Real estate not yet sold. Buyers came from across the country.
Miss Therese Davault will render Peg O'My Heart at Lyceum No. 2 on Saturday October 30. The event showcases a solo vocal performance in a community venue.
Neely Harris Cunningham Co announces new stock of John B Stetson hats arriving from the Philadelphia factory. Visit the store to view the hats and make a purchase if in need.
All women of the Comanche Baptist Association are urged to attend the women's meeting at Bible Church in connection with the Fifth Sunday Meeting on Saturday October 30. Mrs Geo A Curlee president and Miss Amelia Scott secretary.
Members are asked to attend Chapter No. 310 next Tuesday night to hear a report from the Grand Chapter. Lucy Thomas, Secretary.
A terse line mentions Michigan and salt with a push to buy now before hog killing time, reflecting a rough classified style. No clear event, date, or organization is identifiable in this fragment.
The Marketing Association will ship hogs on the first Monday with a past shipment of 148 hogs at 8.25. Packers delay money until inspection for soft hogs. On November 2 turkeys may ship if enough are gathered and buyers can be secured at Comanche. Notify W H Lane by next Monday. The association will drop commissions and bill shipping expenses to each shipment.
The first Lyceum program of the year at the high school drew the largest attendance yet. The eight member Rounds Ladies Orchestra performed a musical program that pleased the audience, with Miss Alma Jens on delivering notable vocal numbers. The event opens five Lyceum attractions managed by the Dixie Lyceum Bureau. Next act to be announced in The Chief Exponent.
A. W. Wilkes died at his home in north Comanche Tuesday night from heart failure after a day spent in town and with family. The funeral was held Wednesday at Mercer Gap cemetery with many Masons in attendance. He was a well known and popular community member and a member of the Masonic order.
A brief ad offers to buy eggs chickens and turkeys for cash or trade. Reads as a local poultry buyer seeking supply from residents with top price promised.
V. V. Bell arrived on Sunday's 2 o'clock train with a broken leg from a hillside incident near Hillsboro. He and his brother were in an automobile when they believed a blowout occurred and V. V. Bell jumped out, fell, and caused his brother to lose control, the car running over and breaking the brother's leg. The report recalls a prior injury from a kick by a colt.
The Chief-Exponent announces a large subscription and trade contest with over a thousand dollars in prizes. The plan aims to recover delinquent subscribers who rarely visit Comanche. A full contest plan will appear in the next issue as the contest begins.
Comanche High School edged Gatesville High 6 to 0 in a hard fought game on local grounds. Comanche relied on straight football with strong end runs and blocking by Tate and Woodward while Gatesville failed to convert a goal after a first quarter touchdown drive.
The Marketing Association will ship hogs and cattle the first Monday in November. A turkey buyers visit is planned for Tuesday the second of November if enough turkeys are reported for market. Those selling turkeys must notify W. H. Lane by Monday October 25.
The Episcopal church ladies host a Halloween tea at Mrs E W Harris home on Friday October 29 with a program at 3 30 p m. Everyone invited and warned to expect spooks ghosts goblins and other mysterious objects at every corner.
The movable agricultural school, announced earlier, is progressing well despite rain delays. Teachers arrived Monday and began sessions Tuesday with good crowds and strong farmer interest across the hosting sections.
W. W. Kilpatrick & Son advertise availability of window glass for purchase and installation announcing they have stock ready for customers. The notice emphasizes readiness and local supply.
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