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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1909
Page
5
Denton County oil fever remains alive as Aubrey firm plans three additional wells east of Aubrey near the A Coffey farm after strong shows at 700 feet. An old well on Mrs. Houser’s farm at Argyle is slated to be reworked early in January, with Oklahoma oil men recently in the area.
At a Aubrey meeting of the directors the Aubrey Oil and Gas company formerly Mustang Oil and Gas elected T P Howle as president C D Roberts as vice president S C Henderson as secretary and treasurer and W Arrington as general manager Arrington will base operations in Aubrey with a new general office The capital stock will rise from 10000 to 20000 and the firm plans to drill at least three more wells on about 10000 acres near Aubrey with operations starting mid January 1920 and more stock being sold
The text promotes saving earnings by keeping a bank account and recording income and expenditures. It urges depositing money, paying bills by check, and using bank books and returned checks as records, noting no cost to open the account.
Exchange National Bank announces A. J. Nance as president J. R. Christal as vice president and Coit as cashier.
Tonight and Friday unsettled weather with local rain expected. Warmer conditions anticipated Friday across New Orleans Louisiana.
Washington dispatches report President Madriz will abdicate in favor of Estrada who is winning against government forces. U S officials say the abdication will please the United States and restore friendly relations with Nicaragua immediately.
New York December 23 The Cook committee report on Dr. Cook s claim to reaching Mount McKinley summit will be submitted tomorrow. The committee admits proof is lacking.
A cold spell began on December 4 with rain that continued into Thursday, hindering holiday shopping and delaying post decorations. Roads worsened by thaw and drizzle, snow still lingering on north-facing surfaces. merchants nevertheless reported strong Thursday business.
Miss Bessie Lee Rector daughter of Mr and Mrs N H Rector and L Harwell an employee of the railroad in Denison were quietly married Wednesday evening at the bride’s home in the presence of immediate family and a few friends. Rev T J Beckham officiated. After the ceremony the couple left Thursday for a wedding trip to San Antonio and other Southwest Texas points and will make Denison their home.
Judge Potter names Nape Oxford of Granbury as official court reporter for the Sixteenth District, succeeding W. D. Garnett who resigns to practice law. Oxford starts duties at Montague on January 10.
Leo Townsend, a 3 year old, died from pneumonia compounded by a spinal condition. The boy was the son of local residents, and the tragedy was reported in the community notice.
Felton Townsend of Denton area near Cooper Creek is reported dead with funeral planned for Friday afternoon at Cooper Creek cemetery after the 4 o'clock Thursday morning incident.
In Philadelphia on December 23 the United States launched its largest battleship, the Utah, carrying 1 000 men and ten 12 inch guns. Miss Mary Spry, daughter of Utah's governor, broke the champagne bottle on the keel.
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