Fire damage in railroad yards burns box car and engine cab
A box car loaded with merchandise and household goods bound for Denton and points south was destroyed in the local railroad yards early Thursday. A second car was partially destroyed and the Garza flyer engine cab suffered significant woodwork damage. Firefighters laid a hose line to save adjacent cars. The fire’s cause is not known and the Garza flyer waited for a replacement engine until 10:20 a.m.
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Garza Flyer
Weather Report for New Orleans Tonight and Friday
New Orleans Louisiana forecast shows tonight fair and continuing cold with Friday fair conditions.
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New Orleans
Poll Tax Receipts Trickle In Ahead of 1909 Elections
Only 1,768 poll tax receipts have been issued by Collector Crowder's office as of Thursday forenoon with 26 days remaining to qualify voters for the 1909 elections. The report notes receipts were being issued at a slow pace despite daily issuance including Sundays.
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Lewisville
Pilot Point
City School Enrollment Nearing One Thousand Five Hundred
The city school enrollment has risen since the Christmas vacation and is approaching 1500, with total figures expected to pass 1409 after reports from all schools. Superintendent Carlisle cited bad weather as limiting the increase and noted generally good attendance despite heavy snow, with only a few absentees in the High School.
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Supt
Carlisle
Man Accused of Stealing Hogs Kills Accuser Near Liberty
Gilbert Taylor a white man was arrested five miles east of Liberty Texas for shooting and killing Orlson Nugent who had accused him of hog theft. Taylor allegedly fired into Nugent's house using a shotgun, killing Nugent instantly. The article also notes election interest and vote totals in surrounding towns.
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Liberty
Tex
Gilbert Taylor
Here
Orlson Nugent
Nugent
Taylor
Nuugent
Improvements Planned for M E Church South in Denton
At the first quarterly conference Rev D H Aston presiding, the M E Church South in Denton discussed extensive improvements after positive quarter reports. Treasurer P G Bennett said all assessments paid and church debt nearly cleared, with plans to begin major renovations once debt is settled.
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Whiteside
D. H. Aston
Gainesville
Aston
Your Success and Ours The Bank and Its Patrons
The bank states its success depends on customers prosperity and credits its services as better than rivals. It emphasizes mutual reliance, noting depositors and borrowers gain from a bank connection and that patrons generally prosper through this relationship. The institution pledges personal interest in customers welfare.
Bank Officials Named For Exchange National Bank
Exchange National Bank announces A. J. Nance as President J. R. Christal as Vice President and C. Coit as Cashier in the recent leadership update.
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A. J. Nance
J. R. Christal
C. Coit
Conductor Whidden Shot Dead in Texas Caboose
In Brownwood Texas Charles Whidden a 30 year old Santa Fe freight conductor was shot and killed in his caboose last night Cecilable a Santa Fe clerk from Temple surrendered the case described as unwritten law authorities said the motive remains unclear.
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Brownwood
Tex
Charles Whidden
Santa Fe
Cecilable
Temple
Governor Campbell Returns to the Capital from Del Rio
Governor Campbell left for Austin after receiving advice he is needed at the capital. Governor Jesus Devalle of Coahuila will stay through the festivities. This morning the governors crossed the Rio Grande into Mexico to inspect the irrigated estate of Lorenzo Trivino.
First National Bank Tops Honor Roll in Denton County
The First National Bank ranks No 631 on the national honor roll and is the only bank in Denton County to receive the designation, signaling strong financial standing and government bond backing.
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Denton County
Choctaw Indian Kills Two in Oklahoma Tragedy
McLish, a full blood Choctaw, surrendered after admitting to killing his stepfather John Gates at Charlton near McAlester last night. He said Gates attacked his sister with a knife and attempted to shoot him before McLish fatally struck Gates with an axe, splitting his head.
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Mcalester
Fielding McLish
John Gates
Charlton
McLish
Gates
Snow The Heaviest Winter Snow In Fort Worth
Citizens dispute how long since the heaviest snow, but reports agree Wednesday’s snowfall was substantial. Observations range from 4 to 5 inches on the level with 24 to 26 degree highs, affecting streetcar service and daily activity.
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Chronicle
Lursday
G. B. Collins
Texas
Coleman
Gary
J. Alex Smith
Ang J. M. Owens
Deputy Sheriff Taylor Hurt in Basement Fire Incident
While rebuilding the court house basement fire on Wednesday evening Deputy Sheriff Taylor stumbled and suffered a nasty fall. He cut his hand and sprained his shoulder severely.
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Court House
Taylor
Col Sam Hawkins Seeks Richmond Tax Collector Post
The announcement column grows by one per day. This Thursday Col Sam Hawkins of the city announces his bid for tax collector in the official notices column, drawing attention to the race.
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Sam Hawkins
Priaary
Col
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