Gainesville educator Captain EF Comegys dies in office
Capt EF Comegys former Gainesville public schools superintendent and former Denton head died in his Gainesville office Tuesday afternoon at 4 45 He was about 63 8 years old a Civil War veteran born in Alabama He served as superintendent in Gainesville since 1890 and helped build local schools He is survived by Mrs Comegys Edward F Comegys Jr George Comegys Miss Lillian Comegys of Gainesville Mrs Frank Lacy of Palestine and Mrs Louie Stevens of Galveston Burial set for 3 30 Thursday at Gainesville with friends from Denton expected to attend.
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Wealth in Training Builds Wealth Through Small Savings
The piece argues that saving a portion of earnings weekly cultivates life habits and financial discipline. Over time banking part of income develops prudent budgeting, reduces expenses, and creates independence, with a bank account offering security and potential business advantage.
Exchange National Bank Officers Named
A. J. Nance serves as president of Exchange National Bank with R. Christal as vice president and C. Coit holding the cashier position.
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New Orleans Weather Forecast: Tonight Colder
The New Orleans area reports tonight fair and colder conditions, with Thursday expected to be fair and dry. No precipitation is anticipated and temperatures are likely to dip after sunset.
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New Orleans
Potter Recovers a 147 Judgment in Court
Wiley Smith & Co. vs C L Floyd case opened with a six man jury. G W Potter vs Fred Peterson trial adjourned to completion. Probate docket lists May M Harshaw estate community administration granted with appraisers appointed.
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H. B. Fincher
G. W. Potter
Fred Peterson
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May M Harshaw
George Harshaw
H. F. Wakefield
C. S. Skaggs
L. D. Stallings
Santa Fe Demands Fifty Thousand for Denton Rail Link
A Santa Fe representative demands at least fifty thousand dollars plus right of way to extend the line into Denton, in response to a Chamber of Commerce offer of thirty five thousand and rights of way. The letter to President Owsley notes principals will likely require fifty thousand and cross-county rights. Dated January 24, 1910.
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Voters Over 60 Urged to Secure Free Exemption Certificates
An official urged all eligible voters to obtain exemption certificates for the July primary. Certificates cost nothing and may be the sole means to secure a vote, especially for those overage or otherwise exempt from poll regulations.
Poll Tax Exemption Certificates Clarified For 1910 Elections
Dallas News clarifies poll tax exemptions noting only individuals not aged 21 by Jan 1 1909 and those in cities of 10000 or more must obtain certificates in person. Rural residents 60 or older or with disabilities need no certificate. emphasis on young men turning 21 by election day. Denton County Boys Corn Growers seek members.
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Rce Rens
Murdered On Tracks Delays Train Removal Of Body
A Houston and Texas Central passenger train on the Liano branch was held up in Austin awaiting a justice of the peace to authorize removing the body of a deceased woman found with a heavy blow to the head placed across the tracks. There were no crews on board at the time.
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Floods in France Rise as Seine Swells Death Bread Lines Grow
Paris officials say flood losses reach 2,000,000 dollars as the Seine and other rivers rise. The army cannot save buildings and bridges. About 300,000 homeless, streets blocked by debris, looming famine with only a day of food remaining.
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Seine
Supreme Court Keeps Local Option Case Void in Cooke County
The Supreme Court upheld the Criminal Appeals court ruling in the Cooke County local option case, declaring the election void and barring several precincts from joining a single local option vote. The county is now considered wet.
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Supreme Court
Criminal Appeals Court
Cooke County
Eastland County Farmer Killed in Ambush
News from Eastland Texas reports the assassination of Joe Goodman a farmer living fifteen miles north near the Stephens county line He was shot from ambush a load of buckshot entering his neck.
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Stephens County
Former Denton Architect Lands Big Oklahoma City Contract
Smith and Parr architects of McAlester Oklahoma secure a 600000 dollar college project in Oklahoma City with Overton Parr a former Denton resident as junior partner.
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