Denton and Denison Papers Report Changes and Debates
Notice discusses corrections and readers' feedback for the Record and Chronicle Denton Texas July 2 1913. It notes editorial shifts toward an eight column size, praises Henry Ellis returning to Denison Denison Herald and urges public sanitation and cleanup efforts with a call to action themed around soap and water days and community participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Snippsg
Record
Chronicle
Batch of Good Stories From a Western Army Post
A returning regular on furlough shares humorous tales with east side friends. A Cheyenne barter for whiskey ends with a bridle and pony offered. a green hand trains for danger but runs toward an oncoming Express, only to be tossed into a ditch and blithely claims uphill running would be harder.
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Batch
East Side
Second Avenue
Thomas
Empire State Express
Clean up vacant lots to make safe playgrounds for children
The article urges cities to clean weed filled vacant lots to curb sanitation hazards and disease. It warns weeds shelter grime, pests, and dust that harm children and spread typhoid hookworm and hay fever, advocating simple improvements by communities and especially women.
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State Board of Health
T. S. Clouston
Child Study Society
Texas Governor calls extraordinary session on taxes and penal reform
Austin dispatch notes Gov Colquitt named three subjects for the called session: the appropriation bill, an enabling act for popular election of U.S. Senators, and penitentiary reform. It reports on drouth measures, blue sky liquor law talk, money woes for legislators, and rivalries between Ches Terrell and the governor as lawmakers prepare to convene.
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Mayes
Texas
Worth S. Ray
Austin
Colquitt
United States
Campbell
State of
Humphrey
A. Culberson
United States Senate
Morris Shepard
Commonwealth
Drouth
San Antono
San Antonio
Chester Terrell
Newt Williams
McLennan County
Darwin
Delta County
Hon
B. L. Gill
Seaboard National Bank
New York City
Golquitt
Gills Going
Kansas
Houses
Senate
Legislature of
House
Russin
Activities and Visits From Lewisville Residents
Miss Ruth Canius returned to San Antonio after visiting Mrs. F. Brewer. Annie Gentry came back from Dallas and Miss Anne Smith from Dallas. Many residents, including W. S. Huffhines from Richardson and Ray Kennedy of Bartonville, visited relatives or traveled to Denton, Dallas, Paris, Aubrey, and Chicago. Mrs. Keesee dies in West Lewisville. interment at Hall cemetery.
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Lewisville
Ruth Canius
San Antonio
F. Brewer
Annie Gentry
Dallas
W. S. Huffhines
Richardson
Anne Smith
Dal
Las
Robert Gentry
L. L. Dewan
Margaret
Blossom
Ray Kennedy
Bartonville
J. A. Hatcher
Lusa May
Terrell
J .H. Eggleston
Baby
Aubrey
Fay Stivers
Winnsboro
P H. Stivers
J. E. Jackson
Paris
H. H. Hatcher
Ft. Worth
T. N. Degan
Gertrude Cobb
Worsham
Glenmore
Ned Cobb
Little Daugeer
Artie
W. N. Rewell
Denton
Stormie Wilkins
Cecil Degan
Ruth Jacobsen
Julietta Cobb
C. S. Wilkins
Krum
J. T. Simmons
W. G. Savage
Rosalie Brumley
Corsicana
W. B. Ragiland
Mrs. Martin
McKinney
Ella Saunders
Mrs. Saunders
McCormick
Miss Pearl
Alvin Hill
Clyde Durbin
John Wood
George Mayfield
Waxahachie
Kirkpatrick
B. L. Spencer
Daugftiter
Helen
Chicago
Milwaukee
Maggie Lord
Illinois
Henry Taliaferro
Len Taliaferro
Local Visitors and Travels Highlight Krum Society Notices
Mrs Morse of Slidell visits Mrs G Myers in Krum. Corbett Wilson and H F Shifflett travel to Fort Worth while others visit Dallas Plainview Gainesville Ponder and Sulphur Okla. Protracted church meeting with Revs Shawver Cornell Binyon and Bolivar attendees noted.
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Morse
Slidell
Dr. G. Myers
Corbett Wilson
H. F. Shifflett
Fort Worth
Mays
Haslet
Jim Reeve
Plainview
Elizabeth Kline
Gainesville
Mary Evans
George Robinson
Ponder
Dallas
Mesdames Hornbeck
Brent Wilkerson
Sanger
Edmund Munday
Denton
J. H. Wilson
Ome
Emmett Munday
Sunnydale
Bud Williams
Nix
Maude Huggins
Grapevine
J. C. McClary
Fads
Oklahoma
G. Kimbrough
Fay Chism
Main Street
Robinson
Guy and Wallace Horsaby
Lewisville
Fred Haynie
Presbyterian and Methodist Union
Messrs. Shawver
Cornell
Mr. Binyon of
Bolivar
Joe Handley
David Koiner
Will Koiner
Mattw Davis
Earl Cox
Sam Ratliff
Harvey Tate
Stella Tate
Shaggard
J. E. Padgett
A. J. Chism
Katie Chism
Justin and surrounding area social notes and births
In Justin and nearby towns there are numerous visits and travels. Births include J. B. E. Stanley’s son on July 12 and a girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Nicholson on July 9. People visited Fort Worth Dallas Denton and West Texas. relatives from Krum, Britton, Ponder, Wichita Falls, Mineral Wells, and Blossom appear in the notes.
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Justin
Atkinson
Loo
Joe Allen
Jathu Harmonson
Fort Worth
E. R. Allen
Krum
C. D. Camp
Dalas
Jackson
Naomi Harmonson
Bill Harris
Chas. Houghton
Webster
Claude Stallings
Robinson
Knight
Ponder
Jim Knight
Marguerite
Lila Spencer
Britton
W. N. Shofner
J. BE. Stanley
C. S. Sullivan
Stidall
L. S. Taylor
Mina McClanahan
Dallas
M. A. Duncan
Margaret Pritchett
Ruth Harmonson
Johnnie Darnell
Chas. Robinson
Yolum
J. S. Wyman
0.S. Summers
S. E. Davis
W. H. Pennington
Sam Foreman
Cliff Wilkerson
Lucile Harmonson
S. L. Gaston
J. H. Wilson
W. H. Harris
G. A. ¢. Turner
Ed. McDowell
F Worth
W. R. Larkin
W. H. Nielesen
Blossom
Ee Pavis
Colquitt Weighs Third-Term Bid for Senate in 1916
The Fort Worth Record reports Oscar Branch Colquitt may seek a third term as Texas governor to become a U.S. senator, while The Statesman hints without firm confirmation. Supporters see a powerful bid. opponents recall past conflicts and a possible run for the Senate.
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Austin Statesman
Colquitt
Fort Worth
Culberson
The
Statesman
Oscar Branch Colquitt
Texas
Theruth
Josh
Texas penitentiary costs soar beyond four million
The article notes the Texas penitentiary system has reportedly run at about $100,000 a month since January 1, pushing its total beyond the four million mark. The remarks provoke caustic and sarcastic comments about the system’s spending.
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Penitentiary System of
Texas
Ahcetate
Pepmentinss
Bedell and Wilkinson in Paris Restaurant Dispute
During a Paris meal Bedell and Wilkinson clashed over French usage. Wilkinson pressed for items in doubtful French while Bedell criticized, leading to an explosion of temper and a sharp retort about confusing a staircase with a spoon.
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Bedell
Wilkinson
France
Paris
Mr. Wilkinson
Mr. Bedell
Scotsman Jack MacFaddy Recovers Lost Purse
A Scotsman named Jack MacFaddy loses nearly 8500 in gold and silver on a journey. A young clerk hands back the purse after a month, MacFaddy questions the clerk’s lack of interest. In a separate incident an attendant ejects a dog following a gallery visitor, then quips the dog was following the visitor.
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Jack MacFaddy
Jackie Mac F
MacFaddy
Mamma Replies on Heaven as Freddie Questions Faith
A short dialogue shows Freddie asking about heaven and his mother affirming belief while hoping his father also shares the hope. The fragment hints at family religious conversation and a child's concern about afterlife.
Freddie Declines to Leave His Business
The brief exchanges show Freddie insisting he cannot abandon his work, while his mother asks if he will go with them. His reply emphasizes dedication to his current duties and his belief he must stay.
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Freddie
Publication citation summons Atkins in divorce suit 1913
The State of Texas to the Denton County Sheriff or any constable summons William A. Atkins by weekly publication for four consecutive weeks before the August 15 1913 return day to answer a petition filed June 16 1913 in Denton County District Court case No 6713. Etta S. Taylor seeks divorce and restoration of her maiden name with costs and relief.
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Texas
Denton County
William A. Atkins
Sixteenth Judicial District
Denton
A. D
Atkins
Wise County
Etta S. Taylor
A.D
W. E. Durbin
Denton Co
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Jake
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Henry Ellis
Penison Herald
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Ellis
Denison
Elwin A. Thompson
Henry
McNealus
State Senate
Edwards
State Tax Board
New
State Insurance Commission
Railway Commission
Railways
Daughters of the Confederacy
Supreme Court of the State
Capitol
Insurance Board
Tom McKinney
Vera Jenkins
Miss Mable Jenkins
Krum News
Papa
G. M. Pruitt
Ned
North Side Square
Denton, Texas
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