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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1910
Page
4
Notice to the public states subscription rates and payment terms for the Denton Texas weekly record and chronicle. It notes prices for one year six months and three months in advance and confirms second class mailing status and correction policy.
Denton County hosts 230 boys ages 12 to 20 in the federal state co operation plan for the Boys corn club with $25 000 in prizes. State Superintendent F M Brasley and agents I L Quicksall and W F Proctor meet with Prof B Martin to expand the program across the South Denton business men support monthly trade days highlighting progress toward improved farming methods.
The Mannsville Oklahoma Herald, edited by C Will Geers, proclaims a businesslike approach and promises a worthy publication. Next Saturday marks the first trades day in the 1910 series with Denton merchants funding premiums and the Chamber of Commerce organizing events for visitors. Denton county residents are urged to attend on June 18 as local merchants support a day meant to draw crowds and boost entertainment profits.
Dallas raised 400000 but regents balk at relocation. Fort Worth sought 50000 for T C U with 200000 total from other sources, and only 25000 had been secured by Monday. T C U says fall term will start in Waco, raising questions if Southwestern and T C U will stay in Georgetown and Waco amid renewed doubts.
A printed oath states voters are Democrats pledging to support the nominees of the primary. Election officials may require this oath if party regularity is questioned, and it is implied that only Democrats would enter the primary.
The Texas Press Association's 31st annual session met in Stamford with 150 members. Delegates toured fertile Central West Texas, enjoyed city entertainment, a Spur ranch round-up and barbecue, and a rail trip highlighting new towns and modern improvements.
Rankins suggestion that a party nomination is not more sacred than a party platform provokes strong reactions. Colquitt may win by plurality if nominated, or by majority if submission carries. Critics ask why a minority could nominate a governor but a majority cannot bind all nominees to its instructions. Colquitt defends ignoring the people's will as a dangerous doctrine.
The Johnson county man accuses Texas liquor interests headquartered in Houston of backing Hon. O. B. Colquitt with money and influence. Colquitt’s supporters deny the claim and challenge the testimony, offering to sign an agreement to face sworn testimony or withdraw from the race.
A coffin for an infant weighing one pound was found here last Tuesday night. Nathan Johnson brought a new Model 20 Buick from Dallas on Tuesday, marking the ninth Buick solo in Denton this spring.
Johnson and Gillespie purchased two cars for their enterprise, a Buick 19 and a model F.
Street car service stopped at 7 o clock Tuesday and did not resume until Wednesday noon due to needed relining of the engine fire box at the power plant.
A man named Johnson in the southwest city area was judged insane Tuesday afternoon after a jury trial conducted at his home by Judge Aumwalt with County Attorney Mays and Deputy Clerk Rucker.
A widow from the west part of town went downtown Wednesday to buy a weapon for self defense after an attempted break in earlier in the week. She says the intruder gave a false name and warns she will be ready to greet him with a warm reception if he returns, asking for the notice to be published.
At the bride’s mother home 44 North Ponder avenue Tuesday afternoon Dr Matthew T Andrews said the wedding ceremony joined Frank B Ray of Forney and Nell Hill in the presence of immediate family. The couple left for their home in Forney after the ceremony.
Denton friends note the marriages of Eloise Prichard to William Petzel, Cora Garrison to Cyril Martin, and Laura Abadie to Frank Mulkey on June 8. Eloise and Laura both graduate from the College of Industrial Arts. all couples plan to reside locally. A CIA graduate is sought to replace Laura in Austin schools.
Wednesday T. F. Jasper received orders concerning an insurance premium, with actions extending beyond the initial inference. The exact parties and details remain unclear in the fragment.
The June 21 Austin meeting pits the Fire Rating board against representative citizens amid a statewide uproar over proposed rates. Tensions flare as Insurance Commissioner Hawkins refuses Governor Campbell’s demand for resignation, deepening a dispute with the board over corrections and inferences cited as causes of the trouble.
A chase of an old female wolf with six puppies trotting at her heels ended Tuesday with the capture alive of three small puppies about the size of a small dog by Messrs. A Goodwin and Lane northwest of the city. The mother wolf and the remaining two pups escaped.
Ernest Holloway, a McClurkan dry goods delivery man, was thrown from his buggy when a frightened horse ran away, overturning the vehicle and leaving him badly bruised.
The annual stockholders meeting of the Denton Milling company will be held at its Denton office on Saturday June 25 at 10 o clock a m G H Blewett president presiding.
The four days old infant of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Starks died east of town Tuesday night and was buried Wednesday at the Jackson cemetery near Krum.
Property listing notes 20 acres near Denton with a good house a barn a pea and apple orchard and other improvements. Written by L. Fulton June 23. No other readable details available.
The notice commands Rufus Morton or unknown heirs to appear at the Denton County District Court in Denton on a date in August 1910 to answer a petition filed June 15 1910 by C Cocanougher et al alleging land in Denton County described from the John Morton survey with a cloud on title due to deed miscalls and requesting removal of the cloud and correction of the deed calls. Also lists local Democratic party candidates for county and precinct offices including W. C. Orr sheriff and others.
Judge A. W. Walker formerly of Pilot Point now Fort Worth announces his bid for flatorial representative from the district. He supports submission and repeal of the fire insurance board law.
The comment suggests demand for better footwear with the Shoe Store awaiting improved products from manufacturers. It frames future availability as contingent on makers delivering enhanced shoes.
There will be a basket picnic at Lynchburg on Saturday June 25 featuring a good program with political speeches citations and singing. A notice states the date changed from July 2 to June 25 and invites everyone to attend with a guest.
Special election scheduled for June 21 names J M Gurley as candidate for Alderman Ward 2 in city governance.
A compact note on bargain shoes at a local store, underscoring heavy stock and limited profit margins observed in the bargain table display.
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