Mob captures black man in Axie area assault then burns body
In Mobile Texas on August 1 a Black man named Will Walker who attacked Mrs. Nettie Grison of Axie was captured by a posse fifteen miles north of Mobile. He was killed and his body burned after being wounded with a sharp object by Mrs. Grison and her brother who tried to defend her.
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Mobile
Tex
Will Walker
Nettie Grison
Axie
Here
Walker
Gibson
Austin
Senate
W. E. Hawkins
Campbel
Hawkins
Senter
Dallas
Aawkins
Stuck Fund
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Ratliff
Bascom Thomas
New Suits Filed in District Court
The district court records show several new cases including Annie T. Ross versus C. C. Nell et al. for debt and foreclosure with B. H. Deavenport as administrator, Andrew Spratt versus Joe Wade for debt, L. J. Ridling versus W. W. Ridling for divorce, and L. Fulton and J. M. Owens for debt and damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bee
District Court
Annie T. Ross
C. C. Nell Et al
B. H. Deavenport
L. Fulton
J. M. Owens
Andrew Spratt
Joe Wade
Drowned Bodies Recovered From O Connell Lake
The bodies of Joseph Mistrata and Arthur Catalino, who drowned in O Connell Lake at Waco, were found early today mangled and nearly unrecognizable after searches in the lake begun yesterday.
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Waco
Tex
Joseph Mistrata
Arthur Catalino
O'Connell Lake
Cunningham & Co Revamping Old Taylor Gin Plant
Hood Cunningham and Company are remodeling the old Taylor gin after purchasing it. They plan to put the gin back in operation as soon as the cotton season opens, with repairs and reequipment making the plant nearly a new outfit.
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Cunningham & CO
OLD Taylor Gin
Official Count on Recent Primary Shows Little Change
The official tally on the recent primary mirrors the unofficial report from Record and Chronicle with only minor adjustments. Local election officials confirm the results remain largely consistent with preliminary figures.
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Record and Chronicle
Democratic County Convention Runs Smoothly After Primary
The Colquitt and Poindexter camps cooperate with most delegates loyal to the two leaders. Officers and committees chosen, resolutions adopted, and state convention delegates split evenly between Colquitt and Poindexter supporters. Official county tabulation shows Orr leading the ticket with 3431 votes and Reeve close behind. total turnout 3493 with minor shifts in submission results.
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Colquitt
Poindexter
Resolutions
Johnson
Waketon
Recording Chronicle
W. CC. Orr
D. M. Reeve
J. T. Hammons
J. P. Lightfoot
Wm. Winningham
Sam Sparks
Edwin Waller
B. F. Teague
W. P. Lane
Bob Barker
D. C. Burkes
Allison Mayfield
Theo. G. Thomas
Wm. D. Williams
General Land Office
Chas. W. Geers
H. Ells Hill
I. T. Robison
Milliken Named Chairman as Denton County Democrats Convene
T G Milliken was named chairman with J N Rayzor as secretary at a Denton County Democratic meeting. Rayzor opened the session at 2 47 pm as Er Smith nominated Milliken for chairman praising the county’s young democracy. Milliken urged harmony and cited Colquitt as the party standard bearer while stressing local self government and the influence of the primary on the November ballot. Continued on page 4.
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T. G. Milliken
J. N. Rayzor
Rayzor
Er. C. Smith
O. B. Colquitt
Texas
Denton County
Colquitt
In New York Buyers Seek Fall Bargains for Denton
A Denton store reports Graham combination buyers are in New York securing fall merchandise. Shipments to Denton will arrive in a few days including Red Seal Kinghams, Buster Brown shoes for kids, and Cadet hose.
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Graham Combination
New York
Denton
Denton County
Mexicans Escape Rangers After Fatal Ambush in Texas
Rangers and a posse pursuing Mexicans who killed Rangers Henry Lawrence and W. H. Karnes report the assailants may have crossed the Rio Grande into Mexico. Ranger Pat Craighead and Earl West were wounded. Trevino, the Mexican who led the trap, was killed after Karnes shot Trevino when his right arm was shattered.
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Kingsville
Tex
Henry Lawrence
W. H. Carnes
Rio Grande
Mexico
Pat Craighead
Earl West
Trevino
Karnes
Mistaken Identity Leads to Fatal Shooting in Fort Worth
In Fort Worth Texas an inquest into the death of 23 year old J M Stillwood reveals he was mistaken for a burglar near the Dennison residence. Stillwood had called to see Miss Luma fills and was shot as neighbors misidentified him. The grand jury is expected to investigate the case.
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Fort Wearth
Tex
J. M. Stillwood
B. C. Dennison
Stillwood
Luma Fills
Theennison
Stillwoog
Stilwood
Carthage
District and County Clerks Meet in San Antonio
The District and County Clerks Association of Texas opened its eighteenth annual convention at the St. Anthony hotel with about 400 members attending. Topics include needed legislation on good roads and convict labor, with President Frank R. Newton of Bexar County presiding.
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San Antonio
Tex
Election of Senator for the Thirty-First District
In a special election to fill the unexpired term of J. P. Hayter, C. V. Terrill was elected senator. The returns show several other men with a few votes but Terrill ran unopposed and won.
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J. P. Hayter
C. V. Terrill
Mr. Terrill
Four Arrests Linked to Slocum Killings in Texas
Four men, John Spurgers Wallace Ferguson Joseph Bishop and Thomas Garnett were arrested in connection with the killings near Slocum Texas as the Anderson County grand jury begins sessions to probe the outbreak that spread through Anderson and adjacent counties. More arrests expected this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
Wity
Slocum
Anderson County
Grand Jury
Texas
John Spurgers
Wallace Ferguson
Joseph Bishop
Thomas Garnett
Denton Plans Reorganized Band For Summer Concerts
Denton organizers consider re forming the old Denton band with weekly Friday night concerts revived from last summer. Promoters see strong local material and citizen support comparable to Wichita Falls Decatur Farmersville and Weatherford. Further details on director players and management to follow.
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Denton
Wichita Falls
Decatur
Farmersville
Weatherford
Mills is Reorganized in Taylor Milling Company
The Taylor Milling company former Diamond Roller Mills reorganizes with J. N. Rayzor as president F. M. Rayzor as first vice president and general manager G. E. King as second vice president J. S. Jones as secretary and treasurer The plant machinery is being overhauled and the new company expects to begin work next week.
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Taylor
Taylor Milling Company
Diamond Roller Mills of
J. N. Rayzor
F. M. Rayzor
Frst
G. E. King
J. S. Jones
Heat Peak Figures Hit 104 In The Shade Monday
A Thermometer read 104 degrees in the shade at 3 p.m. Monday as August opened with one of the hottest days of the year. The same instrument recorded a 108 degree high on Sunday July 24, marking the summer’s peak temperature.
Mid-Summer Sale on Men’s and Boys Suits
The last two days of a mid-summer sale offer 1 3 off regular price on all suits. Prices listed include $7.50 now $5, $10 now $6.65, $15 now $10, $18 now $12, $20 now $13.35. All straw hats half price. Men’s patent leather oxfords $2.25 on Friday and Saturday, down from $3.50 and $4.00.
Small boy breaks arm after fall from carriage
A seven year old son of Mr and Mrs T M George fell from a carriage on Sunday and fractured both forearm bones. He was injured when he tumbled from the vehicle. Local authorities were notified for medical care.
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T. M. George
Attempt to dynamite Frisco train uncovered in Texas
Fireman William Moore discovered an artfully concealed package of five sticks of dynamite aboard the Frisco northbound train near Brownwood Texas as it left town. The incident was detected just after the locomotive crew began shoveling coal into the furnace.
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Stephensville
Tex
Fisco
William Moore
Brownwood
Wen
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Williams Store
Denton Steam Laundry
Craddock Building
P. Poe
Palmer’s Art Shop
Denton Plumbing Company
West Oak Street
T. B. Porter
Cient Service
Exchange National
New Orleans
Poindexter and Colquitt
Ang
W. C. Orr
Democratic Executive Committee
O B. Colquitt
Davidson
The
First National Bank
Denton, Texas
Bemrell
Evams
Old Mexico
Ranger
Anderson
County Grand Jury
T—Hawkins
Thomas
Organization OF Band
Diamond Milling Company
Stacy Adams
Oxfords
Trnatn
Queen Quality Oxfords
Majestic Airdome
Biograph
Flear
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