Poultry Show Progress Delays Awards in Denton County
Judge J C Skaggs of Farmersville surveys birds to a late finish with final awards expected Saturday afternoon after thorough examination of Batted Rocks and other classes. Denton show draws top entries from Pilot Point Aubrey Fort Worth and more, with ties likely and breeders optimistic about strong standards and large, varied poultry displays.
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J. C. Skaggs
Farmersville
Skaggs
Texas
Denton
Denton County
D. D. Rice
Pilot Point
J. A. Simmons
R. I. Knox, Denton
Rhode Island
Emmett Curran
Fort Worth
Mr. Curren
Curran
Religious Debate Opens at Spnoy With Four Day Run
J R Schoolfield from Stony says all is ready for the religious debate at Spnoy, opening Saturday at 2 o clock and lasting four days. Elder A W Young of Thorp Springs Christian College and Elder A S Bradley of Hamlin Jones County will debate, with visitors from distance expected and meals arranged.
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J. R. Schoolfield
Stony
A. W. Young
Thorp Springs Chrisian College
A. S. Bradley
Hamlin Jones County
Assault charge filed in blue collar altercation
A. W. Sears faces aggravated assault charges filed Thursday afternoon. County Attorney Mays said Friday that a complaint charging assault or affray would be filed against J. H. Dees. Dees sustained minor injuries while Sears showed a gash over his eye and expressed relief that matters were not worse.
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A. W. Sears
Mays
J. H. Dees
Dees
Sears
Uncle Sam Oil Sues Over Name Similarity
The Uncle Sam Oil company of Oklahoma filed suit for 500000 dollars against the Uncle Sam Oil company of Arizona and the Uncle Sam Oil company of Kansas City alleging that similar names damaged the Oklahoma firm.
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Tulsa, Ok
Uncle Sam Oil Company of
Oklahoma Today
Ncle Sam Oil Company
Arizona
Uncle Sam Oil Company
Kansas City
Oklahoma
Murder Mystery Ends With Silence on Suspect
Charles F. Mouser died before naming his killer leaving investigators with a cold case. Police report no arrest or confirmation of a suspect as locals await new leads. Mouser’s death remains under investigation with no public suspect identified.
Mouser Murder Near Fort Worth Woman Lacks Light
Charles L. Mouser, 26, an assistant cashier for the Fort Worth and Denver railway, was murdered last night near Missouri Avenue Methodist Church. He had separated from his wife three months earlier and was beaten with a deep head wound before dying at St. Joseph’s Infirmary. Police have clues but no arrests. Mrs Mouser cannot explain the crime. His last words and a single written word Revenge are noted.
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Fort Worth
Charles L. Mouser
Denver
Missouri Avenue Methodist Church
St. Joseph's
Mouser
J. A. Mim
Siestya
Democrats Move for January Caucus Over Speaker Choice
Minority Leader Champ Clark circulated a petition for a Democratic caucus in January to set policy for the next Congress and choose the speaker. Two members-elect were invited to participate.
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Washington
Champ Clark
Firmin Trial Opens as Witnesses Testify in Hillsboro
In Hillsboro on December 16 the Firmin murder case moved forward with three witnesses examined before a recess for defense counsel to confer. Fred Johnson Earl Elliott and Lieut. Allen testified. Elliott said Phillip and Bert Firmin discussed cartridges. Separately, Texas Commercial Secretaries re elected J A Arnold as secretary and manager with salary up to 4000 a year as Dallas and Houston pledge funds.
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Hillsboro
Phillip Firmin
A. B. Puckett
Witesses
Fred Johnson
Earl W Elilote
Mpg
Allen
Puckett
Elliott
Leon Springs
Phillip
Bert Firmin
Dallas
Texas Commercial Secretaries and Business Mens’ Association
J. A. Arnold
Fort Worth
B. B. Cain
B. B. Paddock
A. S. Cleveland
Houston
Alleged Jury Briber Surrenders in Fort Worth Case
Henry Scott, charged with conspiracy to bribe a jury in a railway damage suit, surrendered to Sheriff Rea in Fort Worth on December 16. He had been indicted with Attorney R. L. Carlock and others. Scott formerly ran a restaurant.
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Fort Worth
Henry Scott
Rea
Scott
R. L. Carlock
Frisco wreck near Francis Dead Man's Curve kills one
A serious rail crash on the Frisco line near Francis at Dead Man's Curve leaves one dead and several injured.
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Denison
Frisco
Francis
Dead Man's Curve
Sherman Engineer Dies From Wreck Injuries
Lon Heiner a Frisch engineer from Sherman died of injuries suffered in a wreck south of Sapulpa yesterday. His body arrived home today. He leaves a wife and two children.
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Sherman
Lon Heiner
Frisch
Sapulpa
Poultry Exhibits Feature Partridge and Silver Wyandottes
Five cOops of Partridge Wyan dottes are in the poultry exhibits and several of Silver Wyandottes These birds are beautifully mark.
Switchman Lucas Fatally Crushed In Yard Accident
Sherman December 16 C E R Lucas a switchman in the north Frise yards was fatally injured early today when caught between two cars. His body was badly crushed and he died at the scene.
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Sherman
C. ER. Lucas
North Frise
Jury selection in State v. Firmin murder case proceeds
Hillsboro December 16 jury panel for the State vs Phillip M Firmin exhaustion of initial venire delayed proceedings. Fifty additional men summoned. many failed to appear due to short notice and muddy roads. Court adjourned to 1 30 pm then 5 30 pm to complete panel with ten witnesses and defense teams present.
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Hillsboro
State
Phillip M. Firmin
Puckett
C. T. Holland
Itasca
Farmer
M. Dyer
R. A. Acker
Irene
G. W. Malone
Osce ®la
Bridge Fix Near Aubrey At County Commission Meeting
The county commissioners spent their meeting reviewing routine accounts and visited a bridge near Aubrey at noon Friday to inspect urgent work needed to save the structure. This session marked the first full meeting for junior members Christal and Sparks.
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Aubrey
Messrs
Christal
Noanoke
Sparks
Garza
Fire at Big Sandy Destroys Home. Family Escapes
Fire last night destroyed the home of J. P. Cousins near town in Big Sandy. Estelo Cousins, 17, suffered burns to hands and face as the family escaped in night clothes through a window. Loss estimated at 5000 dollars.
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Big Sandy
J. P. Cousins
Estelo Cousins
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Erl E. Shopper
Williams Store
P. S
T. W-S
Taylor Hardware Co
Denton County National Bank
Bsiness
U.S
U. S
Coean
J. P. Blount
A. E. Graham
B. H. Deavenport
R. M. Barnes
J. T. Bottorff
Jas. _P. Blount
G. H. Blewett
J. A. Rhoads
A. L. Scott
Mr. Scott
Plymouth Rocks
Weather Report
New Orlean
OL Company
SLIT
First National Bank
Orm
warrell-Evans D. G. Co
Charles F. Mouser
Democrats
Scott's Steam Dye Works
Arnold
Levelag
Ofplopers
Firmin Jury
Ling
Everwear Hose
Long & Wilson
Santa Claus
Sam Rud Cook
Mgr
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