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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1909

Page

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Your best inheritance is thrift and smart money sense

The ad urges readers to start saving by opening an account now, promoting thrift as a personal inheritance that outlasts fortunes and underscores the gains of prudent money management.

Exhibition day showcases manual arts at Denton college

Hundreds visit the College of Industrial Arts in Denton for a 1909 exhibition. Students from Dairy, Manual Training, Laundry, Fine Arts, Domestic Science, and English and science rooms display work from butter making to furniture, cooking, dressmaking, and note books, with graduates listed across several courses.

Denton Exas College of Industrial Arts Girls of Texas Misse Kerry Stepiay Ocation Mygela Vida Arnold Hattie Hortense Miller Florence Eugenia Seay Azalie James Andrews Ethleen Henrietta Bain Henrietta J. Baldwin Mar’e M. von Blucher Myrtle Bradley Ellen Carlotte Cover Nellie Big Foster Erle Ham Annie Elizabeth Hardman Virgie Crawford Hardy Susie Hopkins Maude L. Jackson Elizabeth Golley Lacy Esther May Magill Ada Manning Nellie Audrey Miles Besg Mianis Lassie Hielka Mitchell Annie Laura Pirie Minna Prouse Ida Gertrude Rees Ellen Smith Alma L. Shuidemagen Edna Treadwell Elizabeth Mattie Turner Marcia E. Wilson Jaine Aiken Margery Ballard le William Bolin Loleta Cochrane Anne George Lucy Hamilton Elna Noriie Hunt Kate Lacy E Hel Maiers Eva May Murfee Heley McCowan Newell Angie Ousley Eva

Furniture Bought for New Central Public School

The board of trustees of the city schools ordered furniture from C. A. Bryant & Co. of Dallas for the new Central public school. Shipping arrival is targeted for August 15. The plan includes single desks throughout except the study hall and auditorium, with opera chairs in the auditorium and cushioned chairs in the study halls.

Board of Trustees of City Schools C. A. Bryant & Co Dallas Central Public School

Fire destroys Justin barn and contents

A barn owned by J. H. Wilson in western Justin caught fire around 9 30 Tuesday morning. The upper story burned, destroying the barn and contents including a new wagon feed stuff and harness. Total loss about 1000 dollars with 500 dollars insured. Mr. Wilson brought the news on Wednesday.

Justin J. H. Wilson Wilson

Calamity Strikes Great Damage Town Near Brownwood

A violent Sunday scene unfolded in a town near Brownwood causing extensive destruction. Reports describe widespread damage and emergency response crews rushing to the area to assist affected residents and secure the site.

Zephyr Tornado Death Toll Rising In Texas Towns

Brownwood reports indicate up to forty dead from the Zephyr tornado with Rodney Campbell alive despite earlier reports. Twenty seven seriously injured were sent to Temple by Santa Fe for care. many residents await coffins as property loss reaches about 100000 dollars and aid floods in from Brownwood.

Brownwood Rodney Campbell Dea Misses Hicks Gertrude Houston Eva Ware Ruth Campbell Santa Fe Temple Ade Zephyr

Train wreck toll rises with Zephyr crash victims in Temple

The Santa Fe special arrived in Temple at 2 am from Zephyr carrying about thirty seriously injured. At least ten are forecast to die, raising the death toll to about forty. The fatally injured include Mrs W H Hicks Mrs M F Clogs Bob Campbell B Smith Earl Reasoner and family Will Scott Jacks Hanks and five children W H Hicks.

Temple Tex Zephyr W. H. Hicks M. F. Clogs Bob Campbell B Smith Earl Reasoner Will Scott Jacks Hanks

No Request for Help From Zephyr Sufferers

Austin May 31 no request has been made to the Governor or other state officials for aid for the Zephyr sufferers all state departments were closed today on account of dearth of funds

Austin Zephyr

Death Toll Rises From Zephyr Storm Ruins Near Temple

More than a score of injured were treated at Santa Fe hospital in Temple Texas after a Zephyr storm damage. Officials say thirty-eight bodies were recovered, with seven additional deaths, as communications to Brownwood remain crippled and 720 connections could be made by noon.

TaAtest Zephyr Temple Tex Santa Fe Brownwood

Cyclone Rips Zephyr Texas Killing Dozens

A Sunday morning cyclone struck Zephyr Texas causing extensive destruction. More than thirty deaths and many injuries were reported as searchers found additional bodies and list of victims includes M G Simmons Bettie Simmons Bobby Hart and Captain Collins among the named dead. Several seriously hurt residents are expected to die.

Aftermath of storm leaves many injured and one dead

A hill country disaster injures multiple people including Mrs Bob Campbell and Prof M F Cloys. The baby boy died hours after the storm. Cap Collins died at 9 30. Several others including Earl Reasoner and Will Scott Jr are seriously hurt.

Bob Campbell W. S. Wrenn M. F. Cloys Gunter Virgie Miss Hicks H. E. Cobb

Rain worsens Zephyr tornado aftermath in Brownwood

In Zephyr heavy rain compounds disaster from Sunday's tornado. More than a hundred homeless, many houses with no windows. death toll stands at thirty one with three more expected to die. Brownwood workers rush repairs as aid groups mobilize funds and supplies.

Deag Brownwood Tex Zephyr Temple Hospital

List of Dead and Injured From Zephyr Cyclone

Brownwood Texas lists show many dead and injured after a cyclone near Zephyr. Names include T T Cabler and Kenneth Cabler, infant to elderly victims, plus Mrs Carter and Ward Ware family casualties. Affected residents were hospitalized at Temple's Santa Fe facility. several others are reported seriously injured or treated locally.

Brownwood Tex Zephyr Santa Fe Here M. G. Simmons Beckie Simmons Bettie Simmons Wesley Simmons W. A. Ramsey Ollie Ramsey G. F. Brown Artie Hart Robert Hart Gibbs Cloys C. D. Cabler Thad T. Cabler Ida Cabler Ee Cabler Cabler C. M. Carter Glover Carter Cc. M. Carter Carter Gertrude. Huston

One More Dies in Temple Storm Toll Reaches Thirty-One

Severe rain and hail in Temple Texas caused panic among Zephyr injury victims at Santa Fe hospital. Edith Carter’s arrival lifts known dead to thirty-one as two more injured are admitted, with many in critical condition and delirious from the storm.

Temple Tex Zephyr Santa Fe Hospital Edith Carter

Pat M Neff Delivers Annual Address at Texas College Commencement

The College of Industrial Arts in Texas held its 1910 commencement in its building with 54 graduates. Pat M Neff of Waco delivered the keynote, praising women’s expanding role and noting the institution's creation bill he signed as speaker of the Texas House. Regents and local officials attended the exercises.

College of Industrial Arts F. L. Young Merry June Vincent C. I. A. Glee Club Pat M. Neff Waco Italia William Boylan Clarence Ousley Board of Regents McLennan Couray House of Representatives Texas Neff College of Industrial Arts of Texas Clarence Ounley J. P. Blount Edwin Lefevre Turner Fort Worth Brackenridge San Antonio Cone Johnson Tyler The College Clarence Cush South Nage Tle

Denton Commencement Address Praises Women’s Virtue

The speaker extolled women as defenders of faith and conservators of sentiment, urging graduates to honor the high idea of woman. He praised Worth S. Ray for his services to the institution.

Denton Jacob Rachael Womay Peter Judas Work Worth S. Ray

Summer term opens at North Texas Normal in Denton

The North Texas State Normal begins its summer session with students arriving by train and boarding in Denton. Railroads offered two days of reduced fares for the opening, boosting travel to the campus. Faculty expect enrollment to be as large as previous summers.

Normal North Texas State Normal Denton

Receipts Rise at Post Office in May 1909

May 1909 receipts totaled 1 314 67 dollars, up 117 87 from May 1908. Stamps 1 2301 60, second class postage 10 42, box rent 2 65, with prior year totals 1 198 89.

Grand Jury Sworn In Abilene Texas in Barnett Killing

A special grand jury was empaneled in Abilene to investigate the mob killing of Tom Barnett. Judge Blanton condemned mobs and urged fearless law enforcement. Capt Res and three state rangers arrived. no excitement, Barnett had been convicted of murdering Alexca and sentenced to ninety nine years.

Abilene Tex Tom Barnett T. J. Blanton Res Barnett Alex *Ca’s

Commissioners Deliberate on Bond Election for Road Improvements

The county commissioners meet to decide whether to order a $150,000 road bond election for Precinct No 1. By 2 PM no action was taken as officials await an official copy of the enabling law, causing delay and leaving the decision tied to missing papers. Some members favor proceeding despite the lack of the copy.

Commissioners’ Court

Beall to be Chief Speaker at Dallas Advertising Lunch

E. H. Beall, department manager of Parlin and Orendorff, will headline the Dallas Advertising League noon lunch at the Oriental hotel. The former Denton resident has fifteen years of advertising experience and will discuss Advertising as an Investment.

Adertirers O Dallas News Denton E. H. Beall Parlin & Orendorff Company Dallas Advertising League Oriental Hotel Beall Southwest

Precinct Values Revealed by Tax Assessor

Tax Assessor Miller announces the precinct 1 total property value at 5 723 999 with divisions including Real estate 3 230 735 and rough sur aaa portions totaling 586 0.

Miller Suraaa

Mob Executes Prisoner in Abilene Jail

In Abilene Texas a mob of about forty men overpowered guards, shot Tom Barnett as he stood, and killed him after attempting to break into his cell. Barnett, convicted of killing Jones County ranchman Alex Sears, had faced a 99 year sentence. Investigations and possible grand jury action were reported.

Abilene Tex Tom Barnett Mfly Alex Sears West Texas Jaffer Peevey Peevey Barnett Jones County Callahan County Sears Ranch Sheriff Weir Judge Blanton

Memorial Service Held for Jefferson Davis

Katie Daffan Chapter U D C will host a memorial service at the Fire Hall Friday at 3 p m in honor of Jefferson Davis. Commander Hopkins of Sul Ross camp U V issued the notice urging Sul Ross camp U C V members and all ex Confederates to attend the Jeff Davis memorial service at the Fire Hall Friday afternoon.

Katie Daffan Jefferson Davis Hopkins Sul Ross U. Me Jeff Davis Daughters of the Confederacy

San Angelo Plans Sale Of Wool and Mohair June Fifteenth

San Angelo Texas reports a total wool clip of about two and a half million pounds for the season. The Wool Growers' Central Storage directors vote to sell 500000 pounds of choice wool and 90000 pounds of mohair on June 15 as many buyers are expected.

San Angelo Tex Central Storage Company

Boy 12 Injured Whittling in East Denton

Eugene Floyd, son of Mr and Mrs C L Floyd, suffered a severe eye injury while whittling at the Floyd home in East Denton on Tuesday. The blade gripper snagged his eye and doctors fear possible loss of sight.

Eugene C. L. Floyd Floyd East Denton Ang Mr. Floyi

Carpenters Strike Action Continues in Amarillo

Amarillo Texas June 2 workers remain unsettled as a 20 change in the carpenters strike situation arises after a clash between the union and the builders exchange. The carpenters walked out yesterday over refusal to operate under the mechanics shop rules.

Amarillo, Tex Carpenters Builders Exchange Eclsey

Infant Ben Franklin Dies of Brain Trouble

Four month old Ben Franklin, son of W D Franklin, died Tuesday three miles south of town. Brain trouble caused his death. The remains were interred Wednesday at the city cemetery.

Ben W.D. Franklin

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Lata R. Christal A. M. Bush J. C. Coit A. J. Nance PB. L. Bass, de J. M. Inge Alvin C. Owsley C. A Williams Ed F. Bates Exchange National Bank J. Nance J. R. Christal Vice Press R. L. Bass Ass't. Cashier G.I. A NEW Central School LY Sunday Jessie Ware Hardie Ware Oscar Ware Frank Ware Capt. Collins Cloys Zephyr Co D. Cabler T. T. Cabler Keneth Cabler T. T. Cablier Do. M. Carter Gertrude Huston Jessie W M. G. (Beckie) Simmons West Simmons R. F. Brown B. F. Brown W. A College Auditorium Pat N. Neff Ousley SEARS MOB Sheriff C. L.loyd Amarillo
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