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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1910
Page
1
Rumors indicate the governor intends to reconvene the legislature in a second special session to address urgent priorities and potential new legislation. Political observers note possible timing and topics under consideration.
Both houses plan to meet tonight to wrap up business as Governor Campbell may call another special session focusing on penal reform. Prohibitionists and supporters in the House agreed to postpone all liquor measures, aiming to finish current liquor bills.
Local ladies, with Superintendent Carlisle, organize a community effort to furnish the new Domestic Science department at the Central public school. Donations of utensils and small items will fund the equipment while the board covers a new teacher’s salary.
After the fading bill passage Nickels moved to indefinitely postpone the quart bill and the bill against drinking on premises were sold. Hill moved to indefinitely postpone the bill against drinking in public places and Loon ey moved to postpone indefinitely his billamenting the election law. All motions passed.
The House discussed a resolution about the Galveston democratic convention and a firt-rate board law then adjourned, failing to pass due to timing with a 68 to 39 vote to table. The senate measure ratifying the income tax amendment to the federal constitution was later passed, 70 to 37.
The senate approved the fire board measure by 15 to 13 after suspending rules failed, with engrossment reached. An insurance bill moved forward with amendments naming the governor to appoint the board, passing 22 to 7 amid attacks by Wise. Other motions on closing hours and a slush fund probe failed in votes of 15 to 13 and 19 to 10 respectively.
In El Paso on August 16 thousands of citizens watched the funeral of Mayor W. F. Robinson. Business houses were closed and streetcars stood still while the waterworks plant shut down and public buildings displayed flags at half mast. Fire and police departments attended in a body as woodmen tried to warn firemen of danger during the morning ceremony.
Exchange National Bank asks customers to mention satisfactory service to friends and hints at possible reciprocal favors. The short notice invites word of mouth recommendations.
Henry Wusterbart a wealthy German pioneer settler in Ballinger Texas after settling his affairs shot himself with a pistol late last night. The report notes he had just made a will before his death and left his business interests in order.
Denton county old settlers reunion scheduled for next Friday and Saturday at Roanoke promises large crowds and a picnic atmosphere. Preparations are underway by Roanoke citizens for big turnout with Katy Line rates available, a major barbecue, baseball games, and speeches by North Texas notables. An invitation extends camping on the grounds to all attendees.
A beneficial shower fell in Denton Monday afternoon from before 4 to near 5 with over half an inch of rain at times. Scattered showers occurred in county sections with heavier rain south of town and southeast. The Garza to Cantry club lake area saw a long rain journey four miles southeast of Denton. East of Elm Floyd area had a good shower. west of the creek only a sprinkle. Argyle saw very light rain while Hickory Creek area south and Stony reported showers and the northern countryside received a fairly good wetting.
A work train west bound and a freight east bound collided on a curve of the Texas and Pacific railway near Weatherford. One man was slightly hurt when he jumped from a locomotive as the wreck occurred. Two cars of cattle were smashed, a car of lumber wrecked, and several killed or injured. Traffic expected to be delayed until tonight.
New Orleans reports tonight and Wednesday will be partly cloudy with a chance of scattered clouds. No precipitation is expected and temperatures remain mild for the period.
Mrs J T Cartwright dies after several months of throat cancer at her Denton home. The funeral is set for 6:30 PM at Sailoh Cemetery southeast of town. Survivors include Ew Cartwright of Denton and daughters Mrs Jessie Mercer and Mrs Mary Crubough, all living about three miles east.
The wedding of John Eads a Frederick Ohio businessman and Miss Evelyn McCook sister of J J McCook will take place at the McCook home north of town Wednesday morning at 9 30. After the ceremony the couple will tour Kansas City and St Louis Missouri before residing as Mr and Mrs Eads.
The daughter of L. D. Stallings will be laid to rest this afternoon at 3 o clock at their Ponder home after an operation for appendicitis at a Dallas sanitarium. Death occurred a few hours after the procedure.
John Randall, a Black employee at the Normal, was injured while assisting with the new Science building when cement sacks slipped from a lift and struck him on the head. He was knocked against a mixer, treated promptly in town, with injuries not described as serious.
District Agent W M Ganzer of the Federal Department of Agriculture will depart tonight for Washington D C and other points. His daughter Martha Ganzer accompanies him to Kansas City then visits relatives. He will meet Secretary Wilson and Dr S A Knapp to discuss South demonstration work, then visit Des Moines for Iowa State Fair. He will be away about two weeks after a four day Washington stay and recent trips to Hamilton and Wise counties.
Guthrie Aug 16 Waen C. B. Stuart of McAlester and B. Fr. Burwell of Oklahoma City arrived to argue the state capital removal case on appeal but only one justice was present. No early hearing is now considered likely.
Mrs. by tie Hancock aged ninety six, a sixty year resident of this county, died at her home near Gonzales after living in the area for over half a century. She had only visited town twice in fifty years. Funeral services were held today and drew a large gathering.
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