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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1910
Page
1
Governor elect announces appointments of H Hopkins and J B Abbott from Denton to advisory posts. Both men are listed as Messrs in the official release and are noted for local service.
Governor elect Colquitt fills several Texas posts including Tax Commissioner Robt H Hopkins and Pure Food and Dairy Commissioner Dr J S Abbott from Denton. Other appointments announce State Fire Rating Board members State Labor Commissioner and Library Commissioners with multiple county representatives. The North Texas Normal College board may include non residents for the first time.
RESOLVED that will have a bank account for 1911 and that this account shall be with the Exchange National Bank for the new year.
Weather update from New Orleans shows unsettled conditions tonight and Wednesday with local rains and a colder Wednesday following. The forecast emphasizes possible rain tonight or Wednesday and a drop in temperatures midweek.
Fire destroyed the Wells and Bass grocery on McKinney Street at about 2 am Tuesday. Loss on contents estimated 1200 to 1500 dollars with about 400 to 750 insured. Building owned by J M Barber with 400 insurance. origin undetermined after interior fire. This marked the third blaze since Saturday night in the area.
Fire damaged the Spradlin residence on John B. Denton Street Christmas day around four. R. L. Spradlin was away. family at home unaware of the fire’s start. Furniture near total loss insured for 400 by Jasper and Jasper. house insurance not carried. interior severely damaged.
Arthur Giles a wealthy farmer five miles south of Henverson was seriously wounded in a close hand to hand struggle with a burglar at his residence early today. A posse is pursuing the fleeing assailant as police continue investigation into the break in.
For the first time in twenty five years the Curtis family gathered at the parents home in West Denton. Attendees included Dr. and Mrs. B. P. Idell of Stony, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Arnold of Abilene, Mrs. Cora Nichols, Mrs. R. C. Hicks of Naples, Miss Villa Curtis, R. C. Curtis of Granite Oklahoma, J. T. Curtis of near Argyle and B. E. Curtis and family. Four generations were present at the reunion.
A proposed utility line cannot be placed due to an unobtainable right of way across a private lot. The blockage prevents construction and requires alternative routes or compensation negotiations with the landowner. Local officials are seeking options and may outline next steps.
The North Side streetcar extension faces a private right of way dispute between North Elm and North Locust. Property owners oppose crossing private land, arguing devalued lots and narrowed frontage. The plan stalls until an all street route is found or the right of way issue is settled.
From Puerto Plata and Santo Domingo today comes news that Marion E. Beall an American customs officer was killed in a clash between Haitian and Dominican forces near Comendador. The Dominican government is harrying troops and reinforcements on the American steamer Cherokee amid a boundary line dispute with Haiti.
The first meaningful rainfall in six months fell today in the Tulsa region, breaking the longest drought in state history. Farmers and stock men welcomed the precipitation as a welcome Christmas gift.
Cuban revolutionists in New Orleans announce preparations for a new expedition from a Gulf point, encouraged by the Hornet mission's success.
Paul Boyd aged 24 son of Dr A J Boyd killed himself in a despondent mood at his Houston home last night. This marks the fifth death by self harm in four days in the city.
Charles Gardner aged 36 formerly of Big Springs Texas was killed today when a switch engine struck a carriage in which he was riding in Vinlita Oklahoma authorities said.
Miss Louise Hann, about 65, suffered a paralysis stroke Sunday morning while visiting in Denton. She died Monday night at her brother John A Hann’s home after Christmas Day illness. She was a longtime Denton resident, active church member, born in Kentucky, with funeral at South Locust Street and burial in I O O F cemetery.
A incipient blaze in W. S. Yeagley’s tailor shop in the Donnhower block triggered a three fours alarm, sending all fire apparatus to the scene. Candles left burning ignited walls and paper, but passersby reported the fire and it was extinguished before the department arrived, with only a few dollars in damage.
A Herald special report from El Paso says rebels dominate the Big Bend region south of Marfa Alpine and can defend against a large army. They control old brass cannon guards mountain passes, fire grape shot from an old smelter, smuggle arms from Texas, and mobilize men toward Sierra Mandre in Chihuahua.
P C Withers sold ten of twenty acres in Portoria Clay county oil field at 170 per acre and offered 200 per acre for remaining tract but did not accept the offer.
Burglars broke into the Beyett Brothers shoe store Saturday night. Entry was gained and the safe was forced open, with investigators reviewing the scene for clues.
Thieves entered Bennet Bros. shoe store after midnight through a back window, stole 300 to 325 dollars in cash and notes from a back office safe, leaving no other disturbances. The safe had a partly turned day-lock and the notes were found missing. officers work the case with few leads.
An important meeting of the Denton County Poultry Association is set for Saturday at 2 o clock at the courthouse. All members and non members interested in poultry are urged to attend. Officers for the next year may be elected and plans for next year s poultry show discussed.
The death of J. J. Harris age about 45, son of Capt. Harris, who once lived in Denton, brings his body to town for burial. He was brother to Mrs. J. T. Asted and had spent months in Terrell. A Knights of Pythias member, the local order will attend the funeral at the grave. Rev. Stuckey of the M E Church South will conduct services at the K of P hall and interment will follow at the I O O F cemetery.
City Council met at City Hall in regular session, but sickness of a member and absence of another prevented business. The session adjourned to 7:15 Friday night with expected discussion of the 1911 salary ordinance and induction of E. H. Crain as Ward 3 alderman.
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