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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1910
Page
1
A bank ad extols saving money at the Exchange National Bank. It argues that a saved dollar yields real pleasure, since the money remains yours and is available later, while spending reduces present satisfaction.
The notice promotes opening a bank account at the bank to support not only the business but also the reader’s own enterprise. It frames account ownership as beneficial for both parties in financial dealings.
A. J. Nance serves as President with Christal as Vice President and C. Com as Cashier. Directors include A. J. Nance Ed F. Bates A. M. Bush C. A. Williams J. C. Coit J. R. Christal J. M. Inge and Alvin C. Owsl ey.
A Davidson campaign update shows General Davidson will not visit Denton until June after scheduling stops in North and South Texas. Judge J S Sherrill writes that Davidson will travel through Ellis, Dallas, Rockwall, Hunt, Fannin, Grayson, Collin, and Denton before June 21, with a Denton appearance planned at an optimal time.
Reports to the Member of Commerce and to the Record and Chronicle show several residents missed by city enumerators. Enumerators W. W. Baxter W. Naugle W. J. Hamilton and Miss Lena Skiles urge anyone missed to come forward for inclusion.
Regents of the College of Industrial Arts convene next Wednesday at the college to discuss short term special training courses in domestic arts science and manual training. The Dallas session earlier elected a new president and named a committee to report on the program for non degree students. Prof. W. B. Bizzell is expected to attend to outline his duties after the term ends.
With the school trustee election set for Saturday May 7 there are no candidates named for the three vacancies. Incumbents Me J A Minnis John B Schmitz and Dr P Lipscomb will not seek reelection. at least two will not qualify if reelected. J Ed Wilson is being urged to run but his participation remains uncertain.
E. F. Bates reports from a county trip that frost effects were uneven with cocklebur and Johnson grass killed in lowlands while nearby wheat and oats stayed healthy. He notes cotton in the area remained unhurt.
Roanoke votes to approve a special school tax bond by a decisive 42 to 8 margin. The dramatic decision follows a notable community moment described as loyal and beneficial to Roanoke’s reputation.
Banking ad invites Farmers Merchants Corporations and Individuals to open accounts. It boasts large capital surplus and undivided profits and offers safe storage for valuable papers. The message promises accommodations consistent with sound banking methods and urges bringing valuables for safekeeping.
A nine months old baby boy of Mr. and Mrs. H W Jenkins died in his bed around 8 am Tuesday. The infant had been ill for weeks and the parents had recently taken it to a Fort Worth specialist. Roanoke Defeats Keller Rival Smithfield 7 to 5 in Keller game. Roanoke has won both season games.
The Quanah Observer notes brothers Dick and Jerry Naylor from this city signed with the Quanah team. Dick is believed to play for Lake Wichita at Wichita Falls. Carroll Pratt, ex high school player, manages Marshall Texas team. Lucky Wright plays for Beeville in Southwest Texas league. Red Sheffield also active in that circuit.
New Orleans, April 20. Today and tonight expect increasing cloudiness and cooler temperatures across the area. Winds light and variable with no precipitation reported in the reading.
Progressive Aubrey citizens form Aubrey Milling Co with 10000 capital to overhaul the idle Aubrey plant and start operations after harvest. Officers elected include J A Rhodes president and T L Mullins vice president with H G Musgrove secretary treasurer. Board names J P Henderson chair and others.
B E Drake witnessed a Hempstead train shooting in Waller county after a Grand Lodge K of P meeting. Aaron Shannon and C Poole were killed. Sheriff Perry and two unknown passengers were wounded. Haynes Shannon and W J Poole were arrested amid a custody dispute and alleged cruelty in a divorce suit involving Christine Shannon.
The Chamber of Commerce received a free seed shipment from the government seed bureau for Denton county farmers. Forty seven packages described for experimentation include cotton, corn, spring wheat, oats, barley, millet, hemp, flax, peanuts, clover, buckwheat, Kaffir corn, bluegrass, broom corn, rye, timothy, and red clover.
The county court remains at work on the Bradshaw estate contest with most of Friday devoted to witness examination. It is unlikely the trial will conclude today.
Congressman Stephens urges immediate action on a drainage survey of Elm Fork of the Trinity. He aims to have the survey done by the federal Drainage Bureau this summer to avoid a two to three year wait if awaiting the State Board and geological survey. He plans further correspondence after contacting the Drainage Bureau.
The marriage of Miss Snow Flake, daughter of Mr and Mrs G Flake, and Arthur Chance of Tioga occurred Tuesday at 9 30 am in the Central Christian church. A large gathering witnessed a simple elegant ceremony with artful pink lighting and lush floral backgrounds. The couple will honeymoon in Lexington and reside in Tioga after their return. Out of town guests included John Barnard and family, George Basham and others from Dallas Cleburne Fruita Col Oklahoma and Paducah.
Mr. McKeehan of Lawton Oklahoma visited the city this week with a syndicate proposing a garment factory. Citizens pledged a $0,000 bonus and 10 acre site while multiple locations are under review. The project plans a $30,000 capital factory employing 35 to 45 people and includes two new churches costing about $20,000 or more, signaling local prosperity.
Gov. candidate O. B. Colquitt spoke to a large Pilot Point audience Saturday night at the opera house, arriving on the 5 05 train and receiving a reception before a two hour talk. Belew introduced him as he defended statewide prohibition and submission while traveling to Dallas Sunday.
John C Turpin the contractor reports progress on the new Light and Mitchell gin. The structure should finish around May 20 with a capacity near 150 bales per day and fire safety features including water pipes to each ginstand. The facility will be the best equipped in the county.
G W Dooley of southwest of Denton received a telegram from his son W S Dooley in Nashville announcing he had been chosen as interne at the Tennessee hospital after graduating from the University of Nashville and Tennessee. The class numbered about seventy five to one hundred. He was advised by wire to accept the honor and did.
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