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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1910
Page
1
The notice promotes a laundry service boasting the whitest linen and best grade for Denton Ladies' waists and dresses. It notes agency coverage across Denton county and urges patronage with satisfaction guaranteed.
Texas sees cotton acreage at 112.6 percent of 1909 targets with Oklahoma at 114.2. Wheat and oats harvests are high while corn prospects look strong if rains continue. North Texas yields show substantial increases in wheat and oats. panhandle reports near doubling of wheat acreage. The scholastic census shows a slight county-level shift due to school district accounting, with Denton county credits shifting away from the county overall. White and colored student counts are given for Denton’s independent districts and towns like Pilot Point, Sanger, Lewisville, Aubrey, and Krum.
The Woodmen Circle at Krum initiated twenty members Saturday night. A banquet followed the initiatory ceremonies with about twenty five guests. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Blankensnip and Mr and Mrs W A Matthews of Debton.
Report from Aubrey indicates the second Coffey farm test well east of Aubrey reached 900 feet with oil strike expected daily. The first well reached 1400 feet with oil found in trace quantities and prospects predict a paying strike within a few days.
A large basket picnic near Lynchburg southeast of the city shifts from July 2 to June 25 because of a clash with a nearby community's calendar. Several public speakers and candidates for office have been invited to attend.
S. F. Kirksey vs D. M. Beauchamp and Will C. Geers debt case. Willie Abley vs Nelson Ables divorce. J. F. Walker vs Sammie Walker divorce. Sopha Jones et al vs unknown heirs of Morgan Caudle FP L Wood and John Wagoner deceased to remove cloud from title.
Fire at Bartonville Friday caused about 6300 in damage. Chambers Bros. stock and building valued at 4700 and 400, respectively, with 3900 insured. W O W building and furnishings valued at 1200, no insurance. Cause traced to lamp explosion. high winds fanned flames. Uncertain if Chambers Bros. or Woodmen will rebuild.
Former Attorney General R. V. Davidson spoke at the Denton county opera house on Saturday, the fourth candidate to address voters. He defended his record, contrasted opponents, and urged support while pledging to prosecute malefactors and uphold honesty in government.
Local school board met Tuesday with all members present except D K Allison. J E B Jackson of Granbury was elected to teach English. Officials' reports were read and approved and accounts, including several small bills, were ordered paid.
The Texas Democratic State Executive Committee voted 19 to 10 to submit a prohibition constitutional amendment to the July primary. The measure includes a pledge for voters to support the nominees, and committee members reported 53,375 signatures on petitions. Galveston named state convention site. list of gubernatorial and other statewide candidates announced.
Gen Davidson ex attorney general and gubernatorial candidate arrived Saturday morning. He met at the depot by a reception committee and many friends then went to North Texas Normal college where he spoke. A noon dinner honored attendees before a 2 30 pm address in district court room.
At 10 40 Saturday morning Dr W H Bruce introduced Prof Haustein to the students and he presented Hon R V Davidson candidate for governor to the student body. Prof Haussein said he was chosen to make the introduction because of a peculiar incident he related.
Normal College reports total enrollment 582 after two new students. Alexander R. Stephens, 1910 graduate, becomes mathematics chair at Colwell high school. W. L. Oliver, class of 1910, elected Lovelady superintendent at 125 dollars monthly. Tennis matches draw interest with a long set ending 12 to 10. Chapel services occur Tuesdays and Fridays unless extended.
County Superintendent J W Beaty sustained the Lewisville board in cancelling Eston W Smiths two year principal contract. He ruled Smiths work was unsatisfactory and that new board actions reflected community sentiment, upholding the transfer of leadership for the benefit of the students.
Miss Willie Jones and Mr Herman C Schultz wed at the bride’s home at 3 30 pm Wednesday with only relatives present. Rev M T Andrews officiated. Jones taught in local schools, Schultz a Tulsa banker and bank examiner. They depart for a brief bridal trip and will reside in Tulsa.
The Baptist meeting Tuesday night filled the house as Dr. Butler preached on the atonement for sin from He Was wounded for our transgressions. He urged belief in Jesus substitute work and urged unsaved to accept it.
The Woodmey lodge at Parvin postpones the June 25 picnic due to members’ prior commitments. Tom Hill notified the Record and Chronicle that a judge’s meeting will be held Saturday night to set a new date.
New automobiles registered this week are Nathan P. Johnson of Denton and A. H. Gee of Pilot Point. No. 67 is assigned to Gee.
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