Good Roads Drive Sparks Comanche County Road Work
Comanche Rush Creek district court convenes regular term with Judge Arnold presiding. A large group of about one hundred Comanche citizens joined neighbors to repair the Comanche Rush Creek road under county commissioners and overseers. The governor designated November 5 and 6 as Good Roads Days urging statewide road work and business pause. The fall term opened Monday. the grand jury was empaneled after a brief delay caused by two jurors’ autos breaking down. The panel includes W. E. Nabers DeLeon S. E. Glover DeLeon J. J. Starkie Proctor J. Hooker DeLeon J. F. Bolton Gustine Moses Scott Lamkin S. J. Kearby Carlton Hilton Burks Comanche R. L. Campbell Comanche R. W. Fielder Sidney G. E. Seay Fleming F. M. Williford Hasse G. C. Wetzel Comanche Luke Lloyd Sipe Springs Joe Moran Sipe Springs D. W. Long Comanche
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Rush Creek Road
Comanche
Rush Creek
Arnold
W. E. Nabers
DeLeon
S. E. Glover
J. J. Starkie
Proctor
J. ©. Hooker
J. F. Bolton
Gustine
Moses Scott
Lamkin
S. J. Kearby
Carlton
Hilton Burks
R. L. Campbell
R. W. Fielder
Sidney
G. E. Seay
Fleming
F. M. Williford
Hasse
G. C. Wetzel
Luke Lloyd
Sipe Springs
Joe Moran
D. W. Long
United States
Europe
Double Daily Train Service Sought Between Hamilton and Waco
Secretary A E Rankin of the Young Men's Booster Club reports progress toward securing double daily passenger service between Hamilton and Waco. The Cotton Belt line is urged to run an evening and an early morning train, a move town boosters believe will profit the railroad and benefit Hamilton. The Booster Club intends to press for formal adoption and announce a definite start date soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotton Belt
A. E .Rankin
Young Men’s Booster Club
Hamilton
Waco
The
Herald
Rankin
Booster Club
Hamilton Herald
Cotton Receipts and Gin Totals for City Yards
The two city yards had received 4 559 bales by Wednesday night. The Farmers’ gin reports 2417 bales ginned. Prices Thursday morning ranged from 13 75 to 14 25 with an upward tendency.
Sheet Music At Carrolls Drug Store Ad
Vintage classified note advertises latest hits available as sheet music at Carrolls Drug Store with a call to visit or order for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arroll’s
Fullest store service advertised to deliver best value
The notice promotes the fullest and most complete store advertising and service, urging readers to give it attention and consider the offerings as the premier choice.
Questionable legality of serving a friend alcohol in dry territory debated
Judge Oxford in Granbury holds that giving a friend a drink of intoxicating liquor in dry territory constitutes a felony. The ruling sparks debate among Judge Arnold and District Attorney McClellan who question the law’s intent. The grand jury may escalate the matter to the appellate court for final decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Granbury
Arnold
McClellan
MacClellan
Comanche County Wins Prizes at Texas State Fair
Comanche county takes first prize at the Great Texas State Fair with Ben Davis apples and jam potatoes. Robert T. Jones of Sidney wins first prize for Ben Davis apples, A. A. Hensler takes blue ribbon for potatoes. County shows no county exhibit, but individuals enter the Farm and Mill Department. Seatech Woolen Tailors advertises dye services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Ben Davis
Robert T. Jones
Sidney
A. A. Hensler
Local Merchants and Community Growth Through Patronage
A town thrives when residents shop locally for a wide range of goods and support merchants who carry standard lines and national brands. Patronage funds schools, churches, roads, and community improvements, while choosing advertised trademarked merchandise ensures consistent value and quality.
Comanche County Urged to Build Roads and Progress
A call to citizens of Comanche county to support road improvement efforts after many stayed away from road work. The writer argues good roads lower transport costs, boost farms and schools, and compares local roads unfavorably with national and European standards, urging unity and action.
Magazine Section Preview for The Chief Exponent November 7
The Chief Exponent will publish its November 7 magazine section with stories The Blocade Runners tale PORTIFIRO DIAZ S LONG WAIT and TALES OF TEXAS TOWNS About Austin INDIAN RAIDS IN TEXAS The Cooke County Raid plus LINE UP OF THE BIG FOOTBALL GAME FOR 1913. Departments cover Household Children Farm Fine Arts Automobile Experiment Station Work at A M College College Station Texas Watch for it Read it Enjoy it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portifiro Diaz
Texas
Austin
State Capitol
Cooke County
Department of
A. & M. College
College Station
Civic League seats aid cemetery visitors
The Civic League receives public thanks for placing seats in the cemetery. The chairs provide welcome convenience and fill a long standing need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic League
Mrs W H Lindsay Receives 1914 Buick in Dallas
Mrs W H Lindsay has just received a new 1914 Buick that she purchased in Dallas, adding to Comanche's growing list of auto owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Lindsay
Dallas
Comanche
Sam Ross Acquires Thannisch Barns in Fort Worth
Sam Ross of Ross Brothers horse and mule dealers closed a deal this week to own the Thannisch horse and mule barns at Twenty-fifth Street and Ellis. The purchase price is announced at $14,000. Ross plans to use the property as an investment and will continue renting the barns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Ross
Ross Brothers
Thannisch
Twenty-fifth Street
Ellis Are
Ross
Fort Worth
District Court Proceedings Opened October 20 1918
District court convened in regular session with Judge J M Arnold presiding. Officials present included J R McClellan district attorney, Jack Cunningham sheriff, W D Carroll district clerk, Merton L Harris county attorney, and B W McKensie court stenographer. Proceedings items follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
J. M. Arnold
J. R. McClellan
Jack Cunningham
W. D. Carroll
Merton L. Harris
B. W. McKensie
Local Foreman and Crew Members Listed
W. E. Nabers foreman and a crew of workers including FE. Glover J. J. Starkie J. F. Bolton Moses Scott R. L. Campbell G. E K. Seay F. M. Williford George Wetzel Luke Lloyd Jeff Morgan and D. W. Long are named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Nabers
Foreman
FE. Glover
J. J. Starkie
J. F. Bolton
Moses Scott
R. L. Campbell
G. EK. Seay
F. M. Williford
George Wetzel
Luke Lloyd
Jeff Morgan
D. W. Long
Door bailiffs named for church event duties
Je F. Rhymes, Charlie Reed, Henry Little, Tom Nabers and J. W. Roe were appointed door bailiffs. The list indicates volunteers assigned to church opening and security tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Je F. Rhymes
Charlie Reed
Henry Little
Tom Nabers
J. W. Roe
Civil docket reports and court judgments list
Multiple cases in trespass to title, divorce suits, debt actions, and foreclosures yield judgments for plaintiffs. The criminal docket is set for November 3 1913 while the district court adjourns for the week as Judge Arnold returns home to Gatesville with a newborn son. The civil jury docket will be taken up when court reconvenes next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Taylor
Steadman Taylor
W. D. Lusk
W. W. Stephenson
C. T. Moorman
J. A. Brann
M. D. Nobles
Allen Nobles
Edith Barbee
G. C. Barbee
Comanche Mercantile Company
Alice Hanna Et al
T. W. Shockley
A. G. Lovejoy
J. M. Adams
J. H. Goodson
H. Hi. Cobb
C. Baxter
D .O. Smith
Arnold
Gatesville
Commissioners Order Schoolhouse Lots Sold and Road Realignment
The Commissioners Court empowers Indian Mountain Common School District trustees to sell the old Birdville Indian Mountain schoolhouse lots. It orders changes to the Gap and Shrum public road from Baxter Donaldson to the sixty acre tract and on to Blanket road, with I P Crockett and Thomas Dunlap providing right of way at no county cost, and directs further Comanche modifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of School Trustees
Indian Mountain Common School District
Birdville
Indian Mountain
Gap
Shrum
Said
Baxter Donaldson
Sixty Acre
F. M. Wagnon
Sipe Springs
Blanket Road
Shrum Road
I. P. Crockett
Thomas Dunlap
Boundary description near DeLeon road and Cross residence
Property line runs near Mrs M B Cross residence then follows a described course along to north until it meets the line dividing Scott and C G M Jones, outlining a boundary path along the road.
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DeLeon Road
M. B. Cross
Toseet Said Road
Scott
CG. M. Jones
Numerous Land Transfers Across Comanche and Surrounding Areas
Land transactions involve A J Lloyd and others selling 90 acres in section 93 to EL &. Denny for 3500. Other deals: Dublin Mill & Elevator Co. and Iron Clad Warehouse in Comanche. Mrs A M Jay acquiring multiple lots in Sipe Springs with nominal cash. J B Lacey and others to M K Witt for 3000. Denney sells J Pomroy survey 2800. various transfers in Gustine, Hasse, and Barnes additions with prices from 100 to 65000. Includes love and affection conveyances and public-utility land parcels anchor the slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Lloyd
EL &. Denny
Sabina Draper
W. G. Bolton
Dublin Mill & Elevator Company
Comarche
Sipe Springs
A. M. Jay
J. E. Miller
A. G. Lovejoy
Barnes
Comanche
J. H. Lloyd
E. T. R. R. Company
J. T. Harvey
M. N. Steele
H. & T. C. R. RK. Company
J.C. McDonald
J. W. Applewhite
Hlonea
Gustine
C. S. Thaxton
J. R. Thaxton
Northwest Corner
G. W. Greenlee
M. W. Greenlee
J. R. Stephen
G. H. Greenlee
I. Sadler
Honea
Z. ©. Williams
W. W. Tullos
Ira A. Harris
B. J. Wyche
J. H. McMillan
James Farmer
M. S. Gaines
H. H. Ladd
Hasse
T. A. McDonald
H. M. McKenny
H. A. Bell
W. H. Massingill
J. E. McQuarters
S. T. Whitlock
W. A. Frazier
D. HW
H. H. Benton
TL. L. Vaughn
Northeast
Permitted to Pair Licenses Granted to Wed
The following couples have been licensed to wed since the last report Joe Carlisle and Miss Myrtle Me New W Phillips and Miss Sarah Culwell Allen B Glover and Miss Bessie Nelson W G Hurt and Miss Bulah Gaden J W Warren and Miss Jessie Herring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Carlisle
Myrtle Me
New. W. ©. Phillips
Sarah Culwell
Allen B. Glover
Bessie Nelson
W. G. Hurt
Bulah Gaden
J. W. Warren
Jessie Herring
Deaths in county include Mary Jane Westmoreland
Only one death reported to the county clerk since the last issue Mary Jane Westmoreland aged 77 near Gustine died October 5 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane Westmoreland
Gustine
Subscribing Offer for Fort Worth Papers Ends Soon
An office promotion offers a year subscription to the Fort Worth Semi-Weekly Record and the Chief Exponent for 1.75 dollars, with a faster mail option at 1.90 dollars that includes a wall chart. The deal urges readers to act today to receive both papers.
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Timeo Avg
Naber’s Yard
Honor
Seatech
New Auto
Civil Docket
J. W. Short
E. R. Tubbs
J.S. Carrick
Eleanor Moore
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