Denton County Man Found Guilty in Wife Killing
Decatur dispatch reports D H Hokett convicted of murdering his wife on Nov 29 near Decatur Wise County. Jury sentenced him to 8 years in state prison after a two and a half hour deliberation.
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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1910
Page
1
Decatur dispatch reports D H Hokett convicted of murdering his wife on Nov 29 near Decatur Wise County. Jury sentenced him to 8 years in state prison after a two and a half hour deliberation.
A meeting of the Krum Mill and Elevator company was held Saturday. Stockholders elected the old board with the addition of Mr Hobbs and the old officers. A semi annual dividend of 5 percent was declared.
Guidance on selecting a bank stresses strength of management over safes and time locks. It urges choosing a bank with trustworthy directors and prudent, steady leadership, arguing merit points form the basis for customer confidence and business.
A. J. Namce serves as president and J. R. Christal as vice president and cashier in the officers list for Exchange National Bank.
The report notes settled conditions tonight in New Orleans with a drop in temperature and continuing colder weather planned for Tuesday.
The Denton County Farmers Institute plans February session with a Truck Growers Committee member B O Tanner to prepare a hot beds and potato culture paper and J B Doyle to prepare soil preparation for corn and seed selection. Attendance is expected and members urged to join discussions on improved farming methods.
Boy May, longtime cashier at the local freight office, resigns his post and leaves Monday for Louisiana to take a position as a train auditor with the Texas and Pacific.
The first annual Bible conference of the County Baptist Association nears closure after a week of lectures and sermons. Dr. Masters praised Texas Baptists for home evangelization while Dr. Williams discussed justification and sanctification. Speakers from Dallas and Hillsboro delivered sessions on missions and education amid large Sunday crowds.
Hart Schaffner & Marx and Spero Michael & Son suits and coats to be closed out at one-third off regular price. Ladies and misses coats and suits at half price. Winter goods reduced across departments. New embroideries on display.
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