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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1910
Page
1
Parents should begin teaching children to save early. Opening an account for a child fosters interest, then habit, leading to good character. Children’s accounts are welcomed at Exchange National Bank.
A J Nance serves as president with J R Christal as vice president and C Colt as cashier. Directors include A J Nance Ed F Bates A M Bush C A Williams J C Colt J R Christal J M Inge and Alvin C Owsl ey.
The Democratic committee meets with almost full attendance and conducts substantial business during a lengthy session. Proceedings indicate a productive gathering with multiple motions and decisions discussed.
The Denton County Democratic Executive Committee met at the courthouse to assign primary positions. A ticket was formed by random draw from applicant names with some disqualifications noted. Fees for candidates were established and committees appointed for printing, election tasks, and expense estimates.
Crowds of shrewd shoppers flocked to the store for the daily bargain feast. Management promises another week of big selling with tomorrow and the rest of the week offering extraordinary specials and unusual announcements.
Open session urged for all Denton citizens at the city hall chamber rooms with a smoker and social session. Secretary McCook asks attendance from members and non members alike as discussions on city matters are planned and entertainment is arranged for about 150 to 200 people. President Arnold of the Texas Commercial Secretaries association was to attend but sent word of urgent business.
Reports from across the county say corn is suffering from hot dry weather. If rain does not come soon the crop will be short, with many already injured though a timely shower could revive it.
The article argues for banking with First National Bank Denton based on shareholder holdings in the city and county, strong capital and profits, and the character and financial responsibility of its managers. It notes the bank's trust from leading firms, corporations, and individuals and its intimate association with sound county business.
The first 1910 trades day drew a large crowd from across the county with many exhibitors in each department. Baby shows attracted attention as Lorene Coker was named prettiest girl and Roy Harper finest boy amid a long list of awards for crops, fruit, baked goods, and farm produce.
A list of prize winners across livestock, produce, and farm displays. Notable names include Best mule Teacle and Shirley from Sanger, Best mule colt Polk Williams Denton, Best brood mares Fry Denton and Ce Parr Denton, and Best Jersey cow Will Winn Den. Also listed are top pigs S Reynolds, pets Orron Bell, and vegetables led by lettuce by W C Grant.
J. B. Hobson’s farm south of town three miles displayed a wide variety of crops at the Trades Display. The exhibit listed fifty kinds including corn sorghum hay fodder popcorn oats cabbage beets Irish potatoes radishes onions peaches lettuce okra plums squash beans turnips parsnips carrots berries peas cotton and hen eggs. Three boys and three girls were praised as fine examples of farm life.
A fruit exhibit by R. O. Ellichman drew much favorable attention. It featured six plum varieties, three pear varieties, plus peaches, apples, grapes, berries, vegetables, corn, cabbage, carrots, onions, early Ohio and Triumph potatoes, radishes, tomatoes, cantaloupes, cucumbers, sweet peppers, okra, peas, and beans.
J. W. C. Johnson died Monday morning at his Center Street home after a long illness. The death certificate cites softening of the brain. A Civil War veteran, he requested burial in the United States flag. He was 62 and 3 days old, survived by his wife and a 13-year-old daughter. The body will be shipped via the 10:20 train to Greenville for interment under Woodmen of the World arrangements.
Time The Shroys, a pair of entertainment figures, headline at the Mana Bascomb Howard venue with D James B C Kelly and Ethel Jones Marcel in a stage program. The act features singing by a servant character and is presented at the George de Jolly Theater.
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