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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1909
Page
1
A local store announces a line of young men's clothing from J Wener & Co including coats in sizes up to 38 with prices from 10 to 18 dollars. They promise better fit and wear and invite customers to view models and colors, with no obligation to decide.
In Austin Texas February session the Senate, tired from Galveston, moved slowly as conference reports on bulk sales and liquor license repayment were adopted. Kellie introduced a tax exemption measure for certain property and a rule defining churches as for worship with no political speeches.
One hundred fifty leading citizens depart for Austin to oppose the Robertson anti racing bill. The group will present arguments and seek legislative action during the visit to the capital.
Legislative notes report two investigations shaping the session. In the Senate the Thomas lobby inquiry and in the House the next book selections hearing set for Wednesday may trigger a clash between administration and its opponents. Dallas protesters target the Robertson anti racing bill with a parimutuel substitute.
The council plans to award the sewerage system contract after bids from seventeen firms and to order city elections for mayor marshal secretary treasurer assessor and four aldermen. Terms of four aldermen expire and College of Industrial Arts access to sewer lines may be approved. An equalization board may be postponed.
A vintage advertisement urges readers to open a bank account today with a first deposit, claiming a banked person is prepaid for ill fortune and hard times. The cheerful promise links banking to protection and peace of mind, mentioning Mart as the example for the first deposit.
Fire in Trinity Texas at the Holland House causes about 90 000 loss. Proprietor suspects incendiary blaze. One guest burned seriously, no lives lost among guests. Hotel and many stores offices bank church post office heavily damaged with several named big losses.
Sixteen firms submitted bids for the Denton sewerage system project. Firms include Texas Engineering Co., Fort Worth. E. W. Maxey, Houston. Horton & Horton, Houston. M. P. and J. A. KeHey, Gainesville. Ockander Bros., Waco. W. R. Petty, Fort Worth. F. M. Benner & Co., Marion Ind.. R. M. Durham, Fort Worth. Truehart & Jackson, San Antonio. Bass & Gray, Hope Ark.. J. W. Moore & Son, Lampasas. Municipal Contracting Co., Kansas City Mo.. Co. P. Hunter, Richmond Va.. Irwin Bros., New Orleans. J. W. Stokes & Co., Oklahoma City. Ss. T. Davis, Joplin.
Judge Clem B. Potter appointed Mayor Ed F. Bates as receiver in the application for receivership of the Denton Street railway company today. The action seeks to manage the railway's affairs and safeguard its assets during the legal process.
Spring sewing season is highlighted with seasonable fabrics and notions while the store also promotes its Shoe Department featuring pumps and oxfords at competitive prices.
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