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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1909
Page
1
The jury instructed to acquit Oliver L or Ol Pierce a multi millionaire named in the record as H C Pierce is described as a free man after the verdict. The case attracted wide attention and featured courtroom drama surrounding wealth and influence.
Henry Clay Pierce head of Waters-Pierce Oil was acquitted in Austin on perjury and false swearing charges linked to affidavits for Readmission of his company. The judge ruled immunity because Pierce testified against Standard Oil in Missouri and that testimony was excluded. The state failed to prove its case without that evidence.
An advertisement extols a bank as serving all occupations and offering friendly service. It promises that saving now can build a competence in twenty five years or less and that an account provides an excellent plan to set aside earnings not needed immediately.
A gentle reminder that our stocks are complete on all winter wearables. Wright's health underwear in various fabrics and union suits for the family. Moffler's heavy hosiery furs and fur SCI items. Come in and discuss the proposition to start Xmas shopping now before the rush.
A. J. Nance serves as president and J. R. Christal as vice president of Exchange National Bank with Coit listed as cashier, outlining the bank's senior officers.
Tonight in New Orleans expected fair skies and a colder air mass with a temperature drop of 11 to 14 and as much as 20 degrees from today into tonight. Wednesday will bring warmer conditions.
Twenty eight witnesses from Den ton county are sought for the Fred Morris trial at Fort Worth set for December 15. Subpoenas have been issued by Sheriff Orr for named individuals including Dr. E J Brock G P Davis G W Ballard and Annie Grimes plus Pilot Point residents Helen Cooper Joe Johnson and Mable Thomas among others.
J. H. Aikin of Salado Bell County a former Denton resident died suddenly in Waco during the Grand Lodge of Masons event. His daughter Miss Allassay Aikin attends the College of Industrial Arts and another daughter Miss Josie studied there last year. Mr. Aikin who was about fifty lived in North Denton near the Industrial until about two years ago. Alla May Aikin received word Tuesday morning and left for Waco.
With temperatures below freezing and no heat in the main building classes at the College of Industrial Arts were moved to Stoddard Hall the Woman’s Home Mission Dormitory and the main office. Most classes could be heard though lab work could not be moved due to lack of suitable facilities. Contractors expect heating plant completion this week with connections to the Stoddard Hall boiler system and the main building expected by Wednesday or Thursday.
Arrangements are being perfected for Col Bryan to deliver the dedication address at RK E Lee School Auditorium. The event marks the new school's formal opening with community leaders invited to attend.
The institution stands No. 631 on the National banks Honor Roll and remains the only bank in Denton county with that distinction indicating strong financial standing and local stability.
William Jennings Bryan will lecture at the R. E. Lee school auditorium in Cleburne on December 14 at 1 30 PM. The talk titled The Price of a Soul discusses non political themes and benefits one of the Denton school funds.
Elder F Young officiated at 3 30 pm in Denton county uniting E C Pippin of Argyle and Lula Peacock of the Bartonville area. The couple will reside near Argyle in the Bartonville community.
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