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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1909
Page
1
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Texas leads reports four killed in a cyclone that ripped through the region last night. The dead include A Gelulp and three children, with Mrs J Gelulp and A Anderson fatally injured. Thirteen houses were demolished near Lenders, cattle and horses killed, and hundreds of buildings blown down amid hail. The loss is expected to run into thousands.
Three houses were destroyed in Haskell as a night storm struck. A man and his wife and a child were killed while seeking shelter in a storm shelter. Wires remain down and trains delayed as damage is reported across Central West Texas with many deaths suspected.
Damage reported in Hamlin Texas as a tornado swept over the section last night. Many houses were blown down and the town sustained substantial destruction. Local residents assess the toll and begin temporary repairs.
A heavy rain and severe windstorm swept Merkel Texas last night demolishing three houses and blowing a score from foundations. Rain aided crops. Estimated damage totals 20000 dollars.
Friday board of regents announced resignations and staff changes at the College of Industrial Arts and Stoddard Hall. Miss Sprague Miss Montgomery Mrs Work Miss Goff and Mr Beck left or will depart, with new appointments to be filled by a three lady regents committee and by South region negotiations for Montgomery and Beck replacements.
The Exchange National Bank has a history of over twenty five years with a record of faithful trust and conservative methods. Its cardinal principle is absolute safety of deposits, and an investigation of its methods will show solid banking principles at work.
Exchange National Bank lists officers including A. J. Nance as president J R Christal as vice president J C Colt as cashier R L Bass as assistant cashier with names A M Bush E F Bates A Williams A C Owsle and Dr J M Inge among directors and officials.
A Denton Chamber of Commerce social session energizes members with enthusiastic toasts and praise for Denton and Denton county. Speakers highlight future growth, schools, roads, industry, and the push to extend the Santa Fe railroad into Denton, with strong civic support.
T. and P. depot in Stanton Texas burned this morning with damage estimated at $16000. Firefighters battled the blaze as authorities investigated the cause.
D James Anthony a carpenter from St Louis was struck on the head by an elevator weight while peering down a shaft in Tulsa this morning and killed instantly authorities said the accident occurred at a Breckenridge plant site.
Denton plans a townwide Trades Day with a band concert races jumping contests and exhibits in the Mentzen Building. Entries close at 1 pm with judges named for livestock small grain fruits vegetables culinary poultry and a reception committee led by Mrs J N Rayzor. Denton merchants offer prizes to attract hundreds from the county and town alike.
Fort Worth Texas June 11 Former Constable L S Coffman of Collin County accused of murdering his wife was returned from Terrell insane hospital for a second sanity inquiry before Judge Terrell. A capias writ was issued after Terrell set aside the prior verdict of insanity and alleged fraud to evade prosecution. If found sane Coffman will be taken to McKinney for trial June 21.
John Radford of Paris was killed while hunting near Hugo when his rifle caught on a tree limb and discharged. The incident occurred last night as the party paused under a tree.
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