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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1910

Page

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Goods to be Made Up Should be Bought Now

In addition to these well known ginghams we have a good assortment of Linens Galateas and Twills suitable for little boys wash suits.

Denton Missed Santa Fe Route After 1887 Map

A 1887 large-scale map shows the Santa Fe railroad nearest Denton was northwest, heading toward the city after leaving Sanger crossing Clear Creek. The route turned west then south past Krum, Ponder and Justin, missing Denton despite bonuses from Gainesville and Fort Worth. Calculations estimate distances from Denton to the nearest line point, noting figures are approximate.

Denton Sanger Santa Fe John Ayers Clear Creek Clearcreek Krum Ponder Justin Gainesville Fort Worth

Charity Society Urges Support To Aid Needy

Miss Leonora Hann president of United Charities says the treasury is depleted and many small bills remain unpaid. She notes more deserving poor than ever this winter and a meeting this afternoon to discuss matters and seek stronger support to fulfill the society’s purpose.

Leonora Hann United Charities

Aviator Show Opens First Continental Aviation Meeting in Los Angeles

Los Angeles hosts the continent s first aviation meeting with famed aviators Louis Maushbin and Baroness de la Roche entered. The baroness reportedly uses a craft akin to one used by Bleriet and was injured in France. Curtiss of Hammondsport is barred by the Wright brothers from exhibiting his machine.

Gileon Curtiss Hammondsport N. Y Louis Maushbin Baroness de la Roche Los Angeles Bleriet France Curtin Wright Brothers

Weather in New Orleans Tonight and Friday

Tonight fair and colder in New Orleans Louisiana with Friday forecast to be fair as well.

New Orleans

Fire tears through Snyder business district

A fire in Snyder Texas destroyed part of the business section early today. The blaze leveled frame buildings causing an estimated loss of 25000 dollars. Fire crews battled the flames as residents watched from nearby streets. No injuries were reported.

Scurry County Snyder, Tex

Waco Sheriff Reports Bates Dorway Arrest in Canada

Sheriff Geo W Tilley received a telegram from Sudbury Ontario indicating Geo W Bates alias Fred Clifford Dorway was arrested there for a December theft of $1000 from Riesel McLennan county. The money was sent to the First National Bank at Riesel. Tilley will travel to Canada via Washington to secure papers from President Haft.

Waco Tex Geo. W. Tilley Sudbury Ontario Wells Fargo Geo. W. Bates Fred Clifford Dorway Riesel McLennan County First National Bank Tilley Canada Washington Haft

Majestic Screens Ketchel Johnson Fight In Moving Pictures

The Majestic shows moving pictures of the Ketchel Johnson 12 round bout with a lecturer describing events. Strong afternoon crowds attended with expectations of a larger turnout tonight.

Majestic Ketchel-Johnson

Contest of Will of M. Hilgers Alleges Undue Influence

Proceedings contest the 1905 will filed January 3 1910 for Matthias Hilgers estate. John, Peter, and William Hilgers in Texas and Wisconsin residents claim incapacity and undue influence by beneficiaries. Hearings set for February 1. several siblings receive modest bequests while main estate valued near 15000 dollars.

Will Matthias Hilgers Ann Hilgers Joseph Hilgers John Hilgers Wisconsin Peter William Hilgers Tarrant County Texas Matithias Hilgers Hilgers Ann Catharine Christina J. C. Coit Wylie Smith F. H. Jacques Henry Ben Frank George Robert Walter Rosie May Bell Hilger

Young Men Must Get Exemption Certificates to Vote

A San Antonio Civil Appeals decision holds that all young men who will be old enough to vote this year must obtain exemption certificates for poll tax even if they live outside cities of 10 000 or more. Previously only residents of larger cities faced the requirement. The ruling cites Terrell election law sections 19 and 23 detailing certificate duties for exempt voters.

San Antonio Court of Civil Appeals

Sam Johnston Dies in Van Alstyne Pneumonia Claims Man

Word comes of the death of Sam W. Johnston formerly of Denton who died at Van Alstyne on January 9 from pneumonia. He was about 54 years old and had left the county about five years ago.

Denton van Alstyne Sam W. Johnston

City Campaign Opens as Former Mayor Simmons Declares

Former mayor T J Simmons announces candidacy for mayor in this issue. He served one term two years ago as city leader. Voters will also choose four aldermen and other city officers this year.

T. J. Simmons Simmons

Poll tax receipts progress amid expected weekend rush

The poll tax receipts reached seventy three yesterday, lifting the year to date total to .6. The collector’s force anticipates a big rush Saturday and next week, aiming for at least 200 on Saturday and a steady average afterward. An average of 100 daily from now would yield about 3600, versus 4052 last year. Candidates show strong interest and urge friends to obtain receipts.

Missionary Named for Denton Presbytery

S C Lockett, synodical missionary of the Cumberland Presbyterian church in Texas, reports that B F Logan formerly of Springfield Missouri has been secured as Presbyterian missionary for the Denton presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian church.

B. F. Logan Missouri Denton Dallas News S. C. Lockett Cumberland Presbyterian Church Texas Springfield

Brokers With $3,000,000 Liabilities Suspended

New York January 20 Roberts Hall and Criss stock exchange members were suspended for failing to meet liabilities totaling 3 million dollars.

New York Roberts, Hall & Criss The Stock Exchange

Reverend Logan to Preach Here on January 30

Capt. Jno Bacon of this city said Thursday that Reverend Logan will preach here on January 30 and may locate in Denton.

Logan Jno Bacon Ihursday Denton

Provide for Your Children

A parenting note urges proper home training to prepare children for future duties. It links early good habits to lifelong success, emphasizes money management, thrift, and saving, and advises opening a savings account with the bank, starting with $1.

Exchange National Bank Officials Named

Exchange National Bank announces A. J. Nance as President J. R. Christal as Vice President and C. Coit as Cashier in the latest banking leadership changes.

A. J. Nance J. R. Christal C. Coit

Passion Play at the Majestic Theater

The Passion Play, a historic drama from Oberammergau, Bavaria, is reproduced for two showings at the Majestic Theater Friday and Saturday. Present-day performances date back to 1633 after a plague vow, with villagers taking part only by consecrated life.

Vilage Oberammergau Bavaria Alpine Germany Christ Majestic Theater

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