Denton County Democrats to Meet as Primary Filing Ends
The Denton County Democrat Executive Committee will meet Monday to handle primary ballot planning and candidate filings. County Chairman Rayzor reports some candidates have not yet submitted applications, while Emory S. Wilkins of Stony suffered a collarbone dislocation and bruises when his horse bolted after a passing automobile. his family was unharmed.
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Denton County
Democrat
Rayzor
Noo
Emory
Wilkins
Stony
Weisner Named Denton County Educator on State Board
A. B. Weisner, principal of Pilot Point public schools, was selected to represent Denton county on the Summer Hermes board of examiners. The board reviews papers for the Summer Normal examination as announced Friday by State Superintendent Bralley.
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A. B. Weisner
Pilot Point
Denton County
Hermes
Weisner
Bralley
Why You Should Do Business With the First National Bank
Reasons to bank with First National Bank emphasize strong capital and surplus, mutual interests with Denton county shareholders, and the financial responsibility of its managers. The institution enjoys the confidence of leading firms, corporations, and individuals in the county, aligning with sound business.
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Denton
Alaska Program At Central Presbyterian Church
The W M S of Central Presbyterian presents a June 19 program on Alaska. Prayers, music, and songs accompany talks on Sitka and its work, totem poles, Indian life, and Alaska life. Featured speakers include Miss Bell Miss Pitman Mrs Swenson and Rev Hellman.
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Central Presbyterian Church
Woman's Missionary Society
Alaska
Mrs. Egan
Mrs. Swenson
Young Woman Bruised After Bicycle Fall
Miss Eva Mills visiting here was thrown from a bicycle Friday afternoon and severely bruised. She was taken to a nearby house and then to the home of B. E. Drake. Her injuries are not serious, but she remains confined to bed.
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Eva Mills
B. E. Drake
Modern check system dominates world business
The passage extols bank deposits and checks as the premier method for paying bills and transactions, noting over 95 percent of global business uses this system and urging readers to open a bank account to adopt modern, safer practices.
Exchange National Bank Officers and Directors Listed
Exchange National Bank announces officers including A J Namee as president and J R Christal as vice president with Cott as cashier. Directors shown are A J Nance Ed F Bates A M Bush C A Williams J C Cott J R Christal M Inge and Alvin C Owele y.
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A J Namee
J R. Christal
Cott
A. J. Nance
Ed F. Bates
A M Bush
C A. Williams
J C. Cott
M. Inge
Alvin C. Oweley
1910 Success Draws Big Crowd Despite Busy Farmers
A large attendance marked the 1910 event, despite farmers being busy and other attractions competing for attention. The turnout showcased broad community interest and strong participation across groups.
Denton Trades Day 1919 Showcases Wide Farm Diversity
The first 1919 Denton Trades Day draws crowds as exhibitors from county farms display diverse products. Highlights include J. B. Hobson’s 54 items from a single farm and outstanding corn, wheat, fruit, and truck crops. Bees, pets, and a baby show entertain attendees while judges prepare awards for farm products livestock and cooking.
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Denton
Cockrell
Exchange National Bank
Denton County
J. B. Hobson
R. C. Ellichman
Supt. Holmes
Boys’ Corn Growers’ Club
B. F. Smith
Wheeler
E. E. Fletcher
Commissioners Court Reports Routine Election Outcomes
The commissioners court canvassed results of special school district elections. In May district on June 4 ten votes for the tax and one against were recorded. In New Hope district on May 31 eleven votes for the tax and nine against were tallied.
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May
New Hope
Special election to fill two alderman seats
A Tuesday special city election will fill vacancies in Ward 2 and Ward 3. Names on the ticket include J. M. Gurley and H. F. Browder for Ward 2 and J. N. Page and Dr. J. S. Crawford for Ward 3, to serve the unexpired terms of the late Jones and resigned Hoard.
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T. M. Jones
J. M. Hoard
J. M. Gurley
H. F. Browder
Mr. Jones
J. N. Page
J. S. Crawford
Mr. Hoard
Emancipation Day Celebrated by Negro Community
The negroes of the county celebrated Emancipation Day here with a picnic in Scripture park. Attendance was good from across the county, spanning Saturday afternoon and night.
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Scripture Park
Black Beetle Harms Cotton in Black Land Areas
A black beetle damages foliage in Black Land cotton fields, while Sandland seems unharmed. Corn needs rain with drought in areas not receiving the June shower.
Revival Services at Baptist Church Feature Dr Butler
Dr Butler spoke four times during revival among three services at the church and one on the streets. A Friday night church service noted a conversion and there is a cottage prayer meeting with Mrs Ben Sullivan on West Oak Street. Evening services are set for 8:15 with all invited.
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Dr. Butler
Baptist Church
Ben Sullivan
West Oak Street
Y P S C E PROGRAM FOR SUNDAY JUNE 19
Y P S C E program lists Miss Myrtle Harrell as leader and a sermon on the yoke of Christ from Matthew 11 25 30. It includes opening hymn The cross is not greater Psalm 23 in unison a prayer a duet by Miss Baker and Thompson a pastor's five minutes report of the inter state C E convention by delegates another hymn What a friend we have in Jesus Mizpah benediction.
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Myrtle Harrell
M.sses Baker
Thompson
C. EK
Jesus
Baseball results from Texas and Southern leagues
Texas League Houston defeated Dallas by forfeit 9 0 while Galveston beat Fort Worth 12 3 and San Antonio won 5 3 over Shreveport Oklahoma City edged Waco 1 3. Southern League Mobile beat Birmingham 8 2 and New Orleans routed Montgomery 10 0.
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Galveston
Fort Worth
San Antonio
Shreveport
Oklahoma City
Waco
Pittspurgh
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Chicago
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Boston
St. Louis
Iain
Cleveland
Detroit
Mobile
Birmingham
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Memphis
Nashville
New Orleans
Montgomery
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