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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1910
Page
2
Advertisement states “50c on each $2000 for every year of your age” accepting ages 18 to 50 with equal rates for women and men.
Santa Fe freight officials forecast 510 cars of wheat and 170 cars of oats from Denton County stations, with total county grain movement potentially reaching 2,000,000 bushels. Roanoke Argyle Denton Aubrey Pilot Point Lewisville and nearby towns are noted for rising wheat shipments amid growth plans in the Roanoke area.
Work starts next Monday to clear debris from the May 12 fire that destroyed four brick buildings at Roanoke. A modern concrete complex will replace them and the Continental State bank will build a two story brick structure with upper floors to be rented to lodges and the justice court. County Judge Zumwalt attends, backing a $7,000 new school building and bond placement. The Baptist congregation has arrangements in place.
During a lull Friday night a straw vote was taken on the governor's race at the city council meeting. All officials present voted with a result showing a split in favor of one candidate. The tally reads 3 to 5 in favor of the other, reflecting unofficial sentiment among aldermen.
Secretary S. H. Hoskins of the school board resigns amid a new anti nepotism ruling from the State Superintendent. The law bars boards from electing teachers related to any member, reversing previous practice that allowed if the related member did not vote. Hoskins' daughter is a teacher. he had not voted on her hiring. The board may select a successor at an upcoming meeting.
J. W. Skiles has sold his livery and transfer business including the buildings to E. L. Hopkins of Roscoe for 12000. Hopkins will locate in Denton and the sale was made through the Bartom McCabe agency. Also Yerby sells the Yerby home to J. W. Lucas of Seymour for 4060. Lucas will locate in Denton.
Census taker R. Ledbetter reports the scholastic census in the independent district nearly complete and appeals uncounted residents to contact him immediately. He notes a few scattering families moved or absent during calls.
The Denton High School baseball team, joined by a faculty member, traveled by morning train Saturday to play the season finale in Sherman. Denton has enjoyed a strong record and hopes to close the season on a high note. Players accompanying the faculty member include Camp, Cobb, Rector, Rayzor, Lane, Francis, Fowler Collins, Cobb and Reese.
In Bluefields Nicaragua on May 2 reports say Nicaraguan government troops entered and searched the American schooner Esfuerza defying Washington orders not to. The incident fuels tensions as officials consider possible action.
An advertisement from John A Bennett touts Special Bottled in Bond hand made sour mash whiskey with twenty years of experience. It claims direct shipments from U S bonded warehouses, guaranteed purity and quality, and refunds if not satisfied. It lists prices from $2.26 per gallon and promotes a wide wine selection with cash terms and money orders.
Sunday afternoon the Sul Ross Confederate Veterans camp held grave decoration services. Rev. A. D. Rogers delivered the principal address praising the veterans and their sacrifice, urging that graves be marked for future generations and honoring the soldiers of Texas and their commrades.
The North Texas State Normal College opens its summer session on June 1 and runs to July 23. Enrollment last year was 523, with 1,149 total since 1909. Faculty includes specialists teaching plane geometry to geography, Latin to physiology, and more. Final exams start July 26 with a special rail fare in effect.
John Kerrigan, a socialist speaker, addressed a fair crowd at the court house Saturday afternoon. The majority of listeners appeared sympathetic, and his statements were frequently applauded.
Parties from Slidell say the survey crew of the Gainesville Oklahoma and Western Railway is encamped on Clearcreek beyond Slidell and a preliminary line is being run toward Decatur. Slidell officials propose a $15,000 bonus for extending into the town, and a large Slidell delegation traveled to Gainesville to confer with promoters.
In Ironton Missouri on May 1 Archbishop Glennon told the Mississippi Land Immigration Congress that twenty millionaires control most of St. Louis wealth. He warned thousands of poor residents live in squalid dens and urged moving them to the countryside for a different life view to avert revolution.
A two week respite was granted to John Wynne, a Black man sentenced for anger at Huntsville. The notice from Austin dated May 26 states the delay in execution or further action.
Glenn H. Curtiss claimed the New York World's prize of 10000 dollars by flying from Albany to New York City a 137 mile trip in 2 hours 32 minutes. His average speed 54.06 mph set a record for long distance flights and his return to earth was described as easy and controlled.
State Democratic officials warn county committees to block Republicans and other non Democrats from the July 23 1910 primary. Officers are ordered to challenge voters and record sworn witnesses to uphold party lines amid fears of democratic debauchery and disregard for primary rules.
L P Anderson and C L Anderson of Ardmore Oklahoma filed with the county court a report on the Anderson estate. It lists receipts of 64017.71 from bank stock deposits notes and interest and disbursements of 4825.68 leaving 59192.03 to be distributed under the will. The heirs receive 8829.57 each for several named individuals and 592.58 for others, totaling 59192.05, with prior distributions by the decedent amounting to 51615.00.
A Weatherford note reports anti unionists have dismissed their case to recover Fairmont Seminary in Texas. The suit claimed fraud in the union but Texas court views and pleading suggest the charge as grounds. The opponents’ litigation hindered the school though progress continued. President Oakley is freed from the suit and growth is anticipated.
A. J. Fouts versus James Brewer et al. from Denton County was submitted on briefs to the Texas Court of Appeals at Texarkana on Thursday.
Property exchanges show multiple transfers across Denton, Sanger, Justin, and Pilot Point. Notable deeds include Blanche Blewett to T M Rippy in Denton for 2550 dollars and J L Ruddell to C T Gregory for 125 acres near Denton valued at 12000 dollars. The list covers half acres, 44 acre parcels, and town lots from several surveys and additions.
At the auditorium meeting last Friday the High School selected Charles Francis editor in chief and Georgia Freeman assistant for the Bronco annual. Jerry Fowler is business manager with Clay Beckner as assistant. remaining officers to be chosen at term start.
Agents Schutz bottled beer price list shows charges prepaid per case for different quantities including four dozen pints at 5.50 per case, two dozen quarts at 4.50, and ten dozen pints at 11.00, detailing format by case.
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