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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1913
Page
1
The store promotes practical daily wear and use items as gifts. It highlights a larger assortment, fancy boxes, and ribbons to convey Christmas spirit. Purchases from this store are presented as having the stamp of approval.
The Exchange National Bank lists A. J. Nance as President J R Coit as Cashier J R Christal as Vice President E D Curtis as Assistant Cashier and directors A J Nance J R Coit J R Christal Ed F Bates Dr J M Inge Alvin C Owsl ey John H Paine.
Roscoe Hembry a twelve year old boy was killed at his father Ross Hembry home in Quaker town by a pistol shot through the head. The stepbrother Willie Clark thirteen says the gun was loaded in the house and the incident stemmed from playing with a pistol after a request to "make it click." Police recovered three loaded rounds and one empty shell. The Clark boy remained with his parents as investigators gather facts.
Officials in Manila threaten to resign as the Philippine Assembly passes an appropriation bill saving about $2,000,000 annually mainly through salary reductions. The Philippine commission is expected to modify the measure.
Cotton ginning totals for Denton show 1913-14 receipts likely 1,500 to 2,000 bales below last season. Current season tallies 4,121 bales with about 350 more expected, under 4,500 overall. Flooded roads slowed farm deliveries to town and local gin figures list gin no and bale counts.
The local cotton yard reports total receipts of 3892 bales. Railroad shipping shows 1872 bales by M. K. and T. shipments 1132 bales.
Five bills were returned against Mrs. Ellen Etheridge, wife of a local stockman near Meridian, charging her with the murder of her children by poison and attempting to poison another. Trial set for December 22 at Meridian.
Mrs. John Miller, who killed her husband here about three months ago, was fatally wounded yesterday afternoon within 106 yards of the police station in the presence of a large crowd. Her father-in-law was arrested.
Mrs Miller died at noon today from wounds suffered when she was shot by Joe Miller yesterday.
Dr W B Riley reports from Minneapolis on a Denton Baptist meeting praising Pastor M E Hudson and the two local schools College of Industrial Arts and Normal school led by Drs Bizzell Bruce. He commends the hospitality of layman J N Rayzor and wife and notes the favorable Lord's blessing with modest converts.
In Kiev on December 10 the state’s time limit to appeal Mendel Beiless, acquitted of the alleged ritual murder, expired. Beiless’ acquittal now becomes absolute automatically.
Do not risk last minute wardrobe failures. Send your shirts to this laundry and get them back perfectly finished with buttons and buttonholes intact. Consider the assurance of quality in every wash.
Federal forces strengthen positions around Quinaga as they push to re supply and fund operations. Commanders warn of potential aggressive moves toward rebellious factions while securing the main northern front.
Dispatches report federals fortifying Ojinaga opposite Presidio Texas in anticipation of renewed hostilities. A Tampico wireless note warns rebels threaten Tampico at once with overwhelming force. Juarez confirms next key Mexican revolution move centers on Ojinaga, with Northern Mexico forces ready to rearm and resupply.
Washington reports the warships Chester and Wheeling placed at Tampico to meet today’s threat. The vessels are seen as a refuge for foreigners if fighting erupts, as a vanguard of about 4,000 rebels is nine miles from Tampico.
London reports deny requests to strengthen the British naval force in Mexican waters. It is stated that if two additional war vessels have been ordered it is a local matter, likely to grant leave to crews already stationed there.
The Mexican congress nullified the recent election and ratified Huerta's provisional presidency to continue until July. Officials and diplomats in Washington say the situation remains unchanged and there is no surprise in this move.
Mexico City December 10 Congress fixed July 14 next year as the date for the next presidential election after Congress yesterday nullified the recent ballot.
The Pasadena Board of Trade wired Secretary Bryan requesting release of W. S. Windham and J. M. Dunn two prominent citizens held for a $5,000 ransom by Mexican constitutionalists in Sinaloa.
The Royal Neighbors Denton Chapter met Tuesday night to elect officers. Next meeting will initiate Oracle Mrs. S. H. Foster Vice-Oracle Mrs. Gora Mercer Chancellor Mrs Belle Mercer Marshall Mrs. Annie Baker Assistant Chancellor Mrs. Edna Walker Secretary Mrs. Francis McCann Inner Sentinel Mrs. Maude Sloan Outer Sentinel Mrs. Zuma Wright Managers kd. Ledbetter Mrs. Mattie Bailey Mrs. Ruby Gist
The notice urges starting an account at The First Guaranty State Bank North Side Square and explains that borrowers must provide security to protect the bank against loss while asking what security the bank offers depositors.
President Wilson weighs federal ownership of telegraph and telephone lines after extensive study of how government control could work. Officials compiled practical workings from existing government use elsewhere.
President Wilson and Postmaster General Burleson discuss government ownership of telegraph and telephone lines. Burleson notes parcel post and postal savings spurred interest and cites Sir Herbert Samuel’s England example as proven.
A flood death roll lists 164 total fatalities across numerous Texas locales including Hempstead Brownwood Dallas Waco Temple Bastrop Victoria Rosenberg Richmond La Grange Lockhart and surrounding areas. Officials note extensive damage to levee sections and affected counties such as Falls County Marlin Belton Austin and San Antonio vicinity.
Federal Judge Sanford said no ruling to allow William Niles to start a restitution suit against the Frisco until he finishes taking testimony from the sale of the St Louis Brownsville and Mexico line to the Frisco.
Flood waters rise across Houston and Richmond as reports of severe damage ease. Death toll holds near 165 while crests recede in Richmond and broader area, with officials cautiously optimistic about further relief.
Colorado River floods that covered Bay City after a levee break last night subsided today. Local officials report no loss of life and crews continue to monitor the area for lingering floodwaters.
Two thousand League of America members marched from downtown to the east front of the capitol. Rep resentative Hobson and Senator Morris Sheppard greeted the delegation.
Mrs. Lomax leads the Little Stars of the First Presbyterian Church doll bazaar at Wilson-Hann store, extending the sale through this week. A remaining stock includes large and small dolls with dresses, negligees, hats, and ready to wear outfits. profits from the sale are projected to be a tidy sum. The bride doll with trousseau has already sold from the window display.
Advertises placing orders for fruit cake ingredients with a promise of no disappointment. Mentions selecting ingredients from the seller. No specific names, dates, or places provided.
Hon. Wm J. Harris directs wider distribution of cotton statistics on ginned quantities monthly consumption and year end stocks. Postmasters in cotton counties will display readable copies on oversized cards to give farmers direct access to federal data. Previously reports went to newspapers and telegraph firms, not to growers.
In Fort Worth on December 10, during the Rev. J. Frank Norris trial, Fred Lavender’s alleged confession was read aloud by Assistant State Fire Marshal Peninger.
A bank urges readers to deposit regularly in the savings department to avoid theft and impulsive spending. The campaign claims saving builds moral fibre and increases worldly possessions by turning cash into earnings.
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