1906 County Executive Committee Elects Pro Tem Secretary
At a sparsely attended 1906 county executive committee meeting on Saturday W B Montgomery of Pilot Point was elected secretary pro tem. Members present included J N Rayzor Garza W G Kimbrough Durham city F O McReynolds Little Elm and H A Porter Wake ton. No other business occurred pending March 5 meeting to attempt full attendance and to address a ruling that the current committee was illegally elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Montgomery
Pilot Point
J. N. Rayzor
City
R. R. Hollowna
Garza
W. G. Kimbrough
Krum
G. W. Durham
F. O. McReynolds
Little Elm
H. A. Porter
Waketon
Train Tragedy Claims Charles Neely in Brownsville
B. Neey received a Saturday message that Charles T. Neely, 76, of Brownsville Tennessee and a cousin of Neey, fell from a moving train and was instantly killed. He was a prominent Mason and ex Confederate. Funeral services will be held in Brownsville under Masons and Confederate veterans auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Neey
Chas. T. Neely
Nathan Johnson
Brownsville, Tenn
Mr. Neel
Brownsville
Tenn
Masons
Confederate Vetar
Committees Named to Perfect Denton Choral Society
A Denton Denton Choral Society meeting at the American Presbyterian church Friday night named committees to handle membership and details. They will report at Tuesday evening March 1 to perfect the society's organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herr Buchler
American Presbyterian Church
Denton Choral Society
Gary A Candidate for Re election in Precinct 4
Commissioner Gary announces re election bid from Precinct 4 with formal listing in the proper column of this issue. The notice confirms his candidacy and party or official designation in the local race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Gary
Box for Buckner's Home to be Shipped Monday
A box of good second hand and new clothing will be packed Monday afternoon February twenty first at the First Baptist church for Buckner Orphans Home. The 650 orphans need feeding and clothing and friends are urged to give as they feel inclined to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Buckner
Friends of the Orphans
Women Depositors Embrace Modern Bank Practices
The article highlights the rise of women as bank depositors and the shift from joint family accounts to separate accounts in which only the woman's checks are honored. It argues banking as a convenience and growing necessity for women to manage finances independently.
Exchange National Bank Officials Listed
A. J. Nance serves as President and J. R. Christal as Vice President. Coit is Cashier. Directors include A. J. Nance Ed F. Bates A. M. Bush C. A. Williams J. C. Coit J. R. Christal J. M. Inge and Alvin C. Owsl ey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Nance
J. R. Christal
Coit
Ed F. Bates
A. M. Bush
C. A. Williams
J. C. Coit
J. M. Inge
Alvin C. Owsley
County Will Pay Pro Rata for Public Square Paving
County agrees to pay its share for paving the public square with vitrified brick and its pro rata portion of four crossing streets. The city and street railway company on two sides also share costs, with all property owners contributing per policy. Public interest grows as plans gain general support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owsley
Chamber of Commerce
A. E. Graham
Tonight increasing cloudiness and warmer weather
Forecast calls for increasing cloudiness tonight with warmer temperatures and Sunday unsettled weather across the area.
LeN Edwards of Aubrey Dead a Pioneer Citizen
L N Edwards known as Uncle Noah and a founder of Aubrey died at about 74. A Confederate veteran, Baptist church member, he helped build the county and leaves a large family including Mrs M S Edwards and several Aubrey residents. Funeral was in Pilot Point with burial Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brey
Noah
Denton County
Aubrey
Baptist Church
M. S. Edwards
Pilot Point
Sickness Reported Among Denton Residents
Mrs A C Rayzor and Mrs John D Thomason are ill. Dr Inge is up town after grip. Miss Addie Tucker, a N T 8 N student, is sick at Hodge boarding house in West Denton. Mrs G B Bush, about 60, is dangerously ill with pneumonia in South Denton. J T Kirkpatrick, recently dangerously ill with pneumonia, is slowly improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Rayzor
John D. Thomason
Inge
Addie Tucker
Hodge
West Denton
G. B. Bush
South
Denton
J. T. Kirkpatrick
Farmers split on oat crop damage from cold weather
Local farmers disagree on how the recent cold spell affected oats. Some say total ruin, others partial damage, and a few believe no harm occurred. The majority agree there was some damage.
The Antiquated Machinery of the Kitchen
McClure's Magazine argues kitchens remain primitive despite labor saving ideas. It notes cheap human labor undercuts market devices and points to a shift as women enter professions, increasing demand for appliances like washing machines and vacuum cleaners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClure’s
Patent Office
Washington
Hoard Files Candidacy for Ward 3 Alderman
Announcement notes Mr. Hoard as candidate for Ward 3 alderman. Details of the filing and next steps are indicated in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoard
Alderma
J Hoard Seeks Re election In Ward 3 Column
J M Hoard announces proper column today as he runs for alderman in Ward 3. He completes his first term and campaigns on his record to gain voter support for another term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Hoard
M. Hoard
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