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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1909
Page
1
Fred Morris testified in district court that Otto Meyer confessed to bringing beer to Morris home to wrong his wife. Morris said he shot Meyer after the confession and described his life and marriage while choking with emotion when his wife and child were mentioned.
Denton witnesses testified to the defendant's good reputation as the state rested with limited testimony. Clerk Griswell described the hall encounter, Morris remarks, and Meyer confession details, while defense sought to extend testimony. Griswell said Morris appeared calm and cool while the room scene unfolded.
A Friday message to Mrs. G H Kimbrough announced the death of her brother Samuel Houston McMahan a prominent Stevenson Alabama resident aged 73.
Bank examiners go carefully over the condition of this bank at regular intervals. Depositors' interests are protected first, before anybody else or anything else. The directors of this bank are men of unquestioned integrity, who have made a success in business in this community. The officers are men of long experience in banking affairs, with a thorough knowledge of the business requirements of this community.
Exchange National Bank announces A. J. Nance as President J. R. Christal as Vice President and C. Coit as Cashier in its official roster.
The article lists a Saturday program with morning devotional by Rev M T Andrews and talks on story telling sanitation daily prep community relations and pupil promotion. Afternoon sessions cover primary and high school topics with several named speakers and topics including arithmetic, teaching devices, composition, literature, grammar methods, and reasons for leaving school before graduation.
Weather report from New Orleans indicates unsettled conditions tonight and Saturday with rain or snow possible Saturday.
The Daily Norther notes a sharp temperature drop and a forecast from the Weather Bureau predicting rain or snow and continued cold for tomorrow.
Denton market high turkey prices attract raisers from across Denton county and neighboring areas. Wise County birds led the year at 15 1 2 cents a pound for extra choice, with 15 cents for choice and 14 cents for lesser quality. A local grocer paid a record top price on Friday afternoon, and retail prices range from 3 50 to over 5 for large birds, with a 10 pound hen worth more than past gobbler highs.
Rev. M. T. Andrews of First Baptist church announced a free will offering next Sunday morning at the church to aid Buckner's Orphan Home. The appeal urges all members and friends to contribute to feed and clothe the 700 orphaned children cared for by the institution.
Nearly all rural teachers attend the Denton County Teachers Institute opening in the District court room with County Superintendent Beaty presiding. Leaders include J. Frank Solomon and Hon. Thomas G. Milliken, who speak on the value of education, school management, and unity in the classroom. A long list of teachers from numerous districts is recorded as present.
W B Young argues for guiding bad boys toward better behavior and discourages corporal punishment. W E Chalmers classifies bad boys by origin, urges home involvement, and notes dropping incorrigibles. Mr Carney says teacher personality matters most, Mrs Mary Blakely stresses self control and politeness and orderly movement without demanding permission by snapping fingers.
W Parker former principal of the Sanger school last year visits and explains he is now keeping books for a Muskogee Oklahoma firm and finds the work much lighter than teaching.
Hon F F Hill candidate for local representative accuses Ray of positive and premeditated misrepresentation of his stance on prohibition. He says he will not engage in a newspaper quarrel but will answer later and opens his campaign at Aubrey on the first Saturday in March inviting Ray to attend. he will publish a list of appointments including every voting box and expects Ray to be present.
Jose 8. Zelaya has resigned the presidency of Nicaragua. The question of who will assume control remains unresolved, with no clear successor named. In other news Wm. J. Bryan praises Senator Culberson of Texas for upholding his party platform.
King Leopold of Belgium died early Friday at 2 35. The throne passes to Prince Albert, the sole son of Leopold's brother.
The Citizens' National Bank of Waco sent $1000 to Riesel by express ten miles away but the funds did not arrive and remain unrecovered.
Congressman R F Broussard of Louisiana suffered severe burns when his dressing robe caught fire on an open grate in New Orleans. His wife, attempting to smother the flames with blankets, was also severely burned.
The Postal Savings Bank league plans a stubborn push in Washington to win approval for a postal savings bank. They warn opponents may use filibustering tactics to block the measure.
Curtis Pickard offers fine china and cut glass in designs from leading makers, aimed at smart Christmas giving. Auswahl products highlight quality and pattern variety for holiday shoppers.
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