Carrollton Gin Burns Dark Morning Fire destroys gin and three bales
A Carrollton gin building owned by North Texas Gin Co. and E Good suffered a major fire early Monday. The blaze gutted the two story wood structure injuring parts of the facility, with three bales of cotton lost on the platform. Estimated losses run about 20,000 with insurance of possibly 13,000. Firefighters saved the windmill, pits, and warehouse contents as crews fought the blaze through the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonday
Hanes
North Texas Gin
Rex Good
Atari
Whit
Parmars
Norits ‘Texas Gin Company
Carrollton
Bengal
Addison Bank Dividend Proposed to Depositors
A report on a proposed dividend for depositors of the defunct Addison Bank, discussed after inquiries from WG Knox and the Claims Division. The plan would yield about 12 percent, drawn from the State Guaranty Fund, with prior 20 percent payout noted.
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Chronicle
Addixon Bank
Brottery Aon
Ant
Mayas Ot
Addison
Ques Moos
WG. Knox
Uhlec
Claims Division
Department of Banking
Lion
Ube Addison Bank Trim
Publisher slows changes to mailing addresses in hearsay note
A fragmented letter from a newspaper staffer explains repeated trouble with changing subscriber addresses. The note cites misdirected mail, illegible handwriting, and inconsistent recipient names, describing attempts to obtain the required subscriber information to update records and please readers in Lewisville and Monakins Texas. It mentions workers like Hilly Murphy and Sam V. Dillard and references Bunk & Blak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Sam
Lewisville
Ferns
Lewisvilly
Texan
Bunk & Blak
Lia Informatios
Surprise birthday feast ends with warm goodbyes
A large family visit at Mrs. Lillie Fykw’s home turned into a festive dinner gathering on May 5 in Denton. Attendees included Mrs. T. Rawlins and daughter Rush, Mrs. O. W. Fyke and daughters, Mrs. Wright of Fir Worth, Mrs. Nealy and daughter Wanda, and Mr. Mayes of Dallas. They enjoyed a bountiful meal and expressed best wishes for future gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Fykw
Mra
T. E. Rawlins
Denton
Shel
T. Rawlins
Rush
W. Fyke
Freda
Chanle
Carrollton
Lateie Wright
Fir
Worth
Nealy
Mya
Ghitard Mayes
Dillas
Ladies Missionary Society Holds All Day Social Meeting
The McE church Ladies Missionary Society met at Mrs A J Kirksey's home for an all day quilting session. About twenty Indians attended, sharing dishes that promised a wonderful feast. Miss Donnelly left early. an engaging program followed with papers on Stewardship and Christ in the Home and a short play by Mrs Dell Smith, Mrs Heary, and Mrs Stewarts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Missionary Society of the
McE
A. J. Kirksey
Anon
Dell Smith
Heayy
Stewarts
Unclear historical statistical report fragment
Fragmentary OCR text references a Mr R M Thompson and various named individuals with vague port and November reporting notes. The legible portion mentions names such as Mrs WR Khek Noy Ahawin Mes RH Susith Nav OY Gullorvin Noweth and a boy, plus Fe Weuth and wife, with dates and locations incompletely shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.M. Thompson
Hla
Khek
Noy
Ahawin
Susith
Nav
Gullorvin
Fe Weuth
Toorndy
Speare
Unclear text fragment about orphanage aid and named individuals
Fragments reference an orphanage and several individuals with unclear roles. The text is damaged and several proper names are garbled, making a coherent summary unreliable.
Fragmented OCR Chronicle Reflects Unclear Meeting Notes
A garbled OCR text describes a meeting or discussion with scattered names and phrases. It mentions individuals such as McLani and Joan, a London or local setting, and references to names like Hite and Addison. The passage is highly distorted with many unreadable segments and mis-spellings.
Information Gained On School Consolidation Meeting
A Carrollton Addison Farmers Branch district meeting discussed consolidating schools across Dallas county. Franklin H McMurray chaired as participants outlined proposed valuations and which territory might host a central high school, with strong interest from Carrollton and neighboring towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrolltou Chon
Dallas County
Frank H McMurray
Citizens of Farmers Branch
Addison Suininl
Ben Nuvil
Addison
Collin County
Wainy Hill
Dallas
Hackberry
Carrollton
Toliss
Twn Pridd
Bon Nnell
Bat Allon
Gould
tMenardsay
Joi Lawker
Hix
Capron Selon
Ted Tay
Wielardson
Serovt
Umar Ton
Tony
Guy Suman
Thanksgiving Dinner At Vandersrift's In Worth
A large Thanksgiving gathering at Vandersrift's in Fort Worth includes Arch Vaniergriff of Purim, Mia Joe Vandere vit, Aimy and Lae, Mrs. Pups and daughter, and the Vandergriff family. The group, with spouses and employees, enjoyed turkey, gravy, puddings, cranberries, peas, salads, pickles, and pumpkin pie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanders Wrift's
Lula Gray
Thalve Arch Vaniergriff
Purimars Branch
Mia
Joe Vanderevit
Hooker Vandergriff
Siuu
Koy Vandergriff
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George Graves
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Groves
Downs
Moore County
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Owen
Webley
Panhandle
Pankandie
Santa Claus
Chen Lealy
St. Nick
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Currelltan
Texas
Bla Thornton
Prestouis
Hmupon
Yun T
Bunla
Vine Bapavio
Gett
Billy
Satin
Hania
Amano
Bette
Aiyal Ayal
Birauim
Omar
Jae Ile
Ayia
Fabioey Gel
Ital Statistical Report
Tnidivs
Dy B. Davies
Biome
Munday
Sepia
Brean Reinet
Nannie
Bitin
Miter
Addison Aene Lend
Vissi
McLani Rane
Howe
Alita
Lali Nondalh
Goulhey
George Tip
Texna
Shmal Cargell
al Paso
Trayip
Williamson
Schinota
Noo
Laker
Poxas
Bos Eins
Central Lovaien
Tostlla
Wes Wirnae
Twinn
Gonyberann
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