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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1912
Page
1
A Denton business pledges a bigger and better year in 1912. The notice emphasizes community pride, complete stocks, value, and service while inviting customers to begin by asking for spring ginghams and new offerings as the store expands its appeal in Denton and Denton County.
A three corner domestic dispute in Dallas ends with musician J. A. Saunders shot by one of his alleged wives at 1 a.m. He is expected to die. The 18 year old assailant, who says she married Saunders in November, claims self defense and has limited identification.
Begin the year by opening a bank account at the Exchange National Bank. The institution offers checking and savings options to suit new customers. Open today to establish a financial foothold and access convenient services.
County exhibition opens this morning with between 250 and 300 birds on hand and a steady flow of visitors. Organizers report strong interest as entries include prize fowl and breeding stock from local farms.
Denton County Poultry Association opens with bright prospects and more than 100 entries awaited for the final day. Emmett Curran of North Fort Worth shows prize brown leghorns. Mrs. J. H. Cleveland oversees cages of Orpingtons. J. M. Martin displays white rocks. EK M. Arnold and Fred Bottorff present Barred Rocks and White Orpingtons. Judge Savage, a noted poultry expert, plans to lecture Friday. White Orpingtons and White Rocks lead in representation, with classes expected to fill tomorrow.
President Taft declares only death can keep him from the fight as reports circulate he might withdraw in favor of Roosevelt. The White House says he is thoroughly aroused to the gravity of the GOP party split and the presidential nomination race.
Associated Press dispatch reports four meningitis cases in Sherman Texas and one death in Dallas. Clarksville records three cases with a new outbreak point in North Texas. Dallas adds twelve new cases in twenty four hours with one death and nine among African Americans.
Denton residents faced a pressing question of personal salvation as Lockett Adair preached at the tabernacle. After the sermon a large crowd lingered for two hours and thirty five members professed Christ as Savior. District prayer meetings attract 100 business men daily, fueling rising religious energy.
The Senate met at noon as Bristow introduced bills for Panama canal steamship line governance and to curb transcontinental railroad influence on investigations. Senator Rayner announced a minority report in favor of unamended arbitration treaties. Representative Olmstead denied Pennsylvania used Austa dam relief funds. Both chambers adjourned early until Thursday.
A fine snow driven by a chilly wind blankets Wichita Falls scenes as residents contend with slick streets and limited visibility this morning.
New Orleans forecast calls for tonight and Thursday generally fair conditions with mild temperatures and light winds. No precipitation expected and skies mainly clear.
Tax collectors report rising payments with $8,000 collected Monday, $2,000 Tuesday and $1,250 by 1 o'clock Wednesday in the business office. Poll tax payments show 119 on Monday, 62 on Tuesday and 75 on Wednesday, indicating growth across the week.
Adam McNitzky promoted from driver to clerk at American Express office. Owen Smith moves to Alexandria Louisiana. C. L. Mitchell hired as driver.
The city soldered a major upgrade with a new generator and engine for the Denton City Light and Power plant. They expect delivery within the month at a cost near 10000 dollars, plus outside work completed. The project includes new 0 light transformers and heavier wire to improve service, with a 24 hour system once the alternating current generator is sustained. Direct current machinery valued at 20000 to 25000 dollars remains in use, eventually reduced after retirement of aging gear.
Minneapolis dispatch reports Mrs. J. B. Snead reconciled with her husband and set to depart tonight with him and her father for their Texas home. It notes Boyce remains imprisoned in Winnepes.
Lina Cavalieri was granted a divorce today from Robt Winthrop Chanler in Paris. The proceeding marks a high profile dissolution linking two prominent names amid European legal proceedings.
Dearborn Missouri January 3 192? Wm D Hammond formerly known as Nathan B Hurst returns to his father’s Texas farm to begin life anew after twenty five years away He escaped from the Texas penitentiary twenty eight years ago His wife and children adopt the surname Hurst and join him in the move to start fresh.
Associated Press dispatch from Austin reports Hurst living on a farm twenty five miles west of Fort Worth. He was sentenced to twelve years for horsethief activities dating back to age seventeen and he had escaped after three months.
Ninety-five of Tennessee's ninety six counties report hookworm disease as per the State Board of Health. The finding highlights a rural health crisis affecting residents across regions and prompts public health efforts statewide.
A half grown rooster placed in a package inside a mailbox in Waco caused partial destruction of a bushel of papers and packages by scratching off their covers.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered sharp reductions in freight rates on Western and Southwestern railroads. Livestock and packing house products from Texas New Mexico and Oklahoma to Fort Worth and Oklahoma City were deemed too high and rates to other states were declared unreasonable. Reductions average percent and railroads have until February 1 to implement the new rates.
The will of J. P. Cooper, a Pilot Point resident, leaves his entire estate valued at 40 000 dollars to his wife Amanda J. Cooper. Executors named are Amanda J. Cooper and Orby K. Cooper with application for appointment filed. The 1895 will was witnessed by Henry Selz Geo E Labt and R T Evans and leaves the estate, real and personal, to the wife and son.
Advertising copy promises coal that leaves no clinkers and provides maximum heat with minimal fuel. It urges readers to try in the next order and mentions feeds for horses and cows, urging readers not to forget them.
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