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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1892
Page
3
A vast throng gathered at the exhibit hall as Comanche county displays drew praise across departments. The agriculture section impressed judges with crops vegetables grain and fruit, guided by Mr. Rountree. Many premium awards were announced, signaling strong progress since last year.
The Comanche fair honored best in crops crafts and livestock with numerous awards led by Buckets of Irish potatoes and pumpkins. Racing results featured Gus Walling, Tom Creel, Comanche Chief and other named contestants as a large crowd enjoyed a dust-free, sunny day. local visits include Maud Osburn in Minneola and doctors and editors calling on Comanche activities.
The report lists prize entries including artificial flowers by Mrs Gaines and wax flowers by Miss Hart with no competition, plus Indian relics and family relics by Mrs Lawson. Attendance rose daily as orderly crowds enjoyed racing and nightly balloon ascensions, aided by liquor absence on grounds.
The firm Power and Leslie dissolves by mutual consent. J P Power sells his interest to J M Leslie who will operate the gin. All liabilities of the old firm are assumed by J M Leslie who may collect all debts owed. Dated Sept 21 1892. Also sale offers a horses buggy and carriage as new at a bargain.
Frank M. Browne Co offers first class baled hay in exchange for cattle or yearlings and pays hay at market prices. Fred Switzer at the blacksmith shop handles cattle trades. Switzer promotes Aermotor windmills as all steel and long lasting, offered by J. W. Greene & Co., Comanche Texas.
J. W. Greene & Co promotes seed barley sales and a car load of stoves arrival. J. H. Philen offers abundant cheap sacked bran. The Newton wagon is noted as the beat wagon on a wheel. Wm. Reese advertises oils for attention givers. E. W. Harris sells fresh mackerel in kits or bulk. Fred Grimm markets pumps and wind mills. A large tent is advertised for sale.
The notice highlights J B Tunnell and J W Greene Co grocery and farm equipment deals, Rancier Bros school supplies, Schuttler wagons, Newton wagons, White Crest flour, and lumber stocks. It notes Senator Coke's upcoming address to Comanche county and seed barley for sale, urging subscription wood returns and local commerce.
The proprietor Wilson Hatt announces the O. K. Wagon Yard north of the First National Hanky offering assorted feed and superior camping facilities and inviting public patronage.
E. U. Wiesendanger seeks to sell a five acre lot on the eastern portion of North Main Street and a ten acre block on the Motweiler tract.
The Cammett Neevy Co announces new Fail millinery stock for the Fair with style and price options. Also offered is a 100 acre tract for sale one and a half miles from Comanche, with the office in the rear of Comanche National Bank, Russel and Atkinson.
Three hundred dollars is available to borrow at ten percent interest on approved security for a limited time. Apply at this office.
A Comanche item notes a grand opera house ball with a Mexican band, aiding Miss Lela Smith for a Gazette excursion to the World's Fair, plus visitors from nearby towns. Also mentions calls for debt settlements, dental health concerns in hot weather, and Boss Remedy bowel medicine at Carroll & McCarty's drug store. A shop advertises reduced prices and room for a car.
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