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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1910
Page
4
A Denton Texas public notice from June 23 1910 defends honest reporting and urges better roads. It praises split log drag for dirt roads and cites Ennis Waxahachie precinct votes on a 250 000 road bond while arguing Denton and Wilbarger counties can build macadam roads with local materials.
Denton's first 1910 trades day drew wide approval with eye opening agricultural displays. One farmer presented fifty four different farm and truck products, highlighting Denton county's oil and product diversity. The event underscored growth despite North Texas handicaps and promises a busier second trades day with more to show as farmers from far reaches of the county visited.
The bank boasts strong mutual interests with Denton city and county shareholders. Its strength rests on capital and the character and responsibility of its managers. Trusted by leading firms and individuals, the bank is closely associated with solid local business.
A petition effort gathered 63 375 signatures prompting a state executive committee vote 19 to 1 with two absent to submit the prohibition amendment for a public vote. The Chronicle urges both sides to ok submission and warns the issue will linger until acted upon, noting political risk for anti submission factions and potential legislative action on redistricting.
Bartonville June 14 A dry goods and grocery store crash burned last Friday June 10 at 1 oclock likely from a lamp explosion in the telephone office. Local residents and visitors are noted including Sam Keita from Fort Worth and several trips to Denton Fort Worth and Dallas as thrashing advances wheat yields about 20 bushels per acre. A Poindexter campaign club forms after Hon B C Smith spoke Saturday night and Prof Ramey plans to publish the Justin school announcement.
Prairie Mound reports very hot weather with corn thriving while cotton looks poor. Thrashing and wheat yields run 12 to 18 bushels per acre. Residents visiting relatives include Mrs Mabel Hall, I L Crawford family, Pink Hampton, R W Fenton and wife, and others from Denton, Argyle, Krum, Old Alton, and Justin. The sick child of Rance Bround is noted.
The hot dry weather threatens rain needed for corn while thrashing progresses well with many machines active. Local notes report illnesses visits and travels including Mrs Teresa Cope and Mr Mrs A B Minnerly in Denton and Krum, with Dr Hooper hosting a moving picture at the school house.
The Fort Worth editorial response denounces Colquitt as organizing a bolt against the party and its platform while Rankin defends his stance. Rankin argues the convention may not approve Colquitt’s rebellion though a majority nomination could shift dynamics.
Ponder notes visitors from Galveston New Mexico McCloud Krum and Denton. Seventy second birthday of S W Simmons observed with family at Carr home. A railroad accident near Ponder claims life of C G Goose. Light rain aids crops as wheat, corn, and cotton look healthy. Alma Robinson attends Denton normal. Mallory Bryant and Morgan named teachers for local school.
Miss Hattie Connelley visits the Karnes family. Attendees at the Christian Endeavor convention include Mary Donald Vera Harmonson Maye Pafford Nannie Pafford Lola Pafford and Callie Leaty. Justin’s first car of wheat shipped June 11 by J H Wilson to Whaley mills Gainesville weighing 61 pounds. Miss Mattie Karnes departed Monday.
C L M Crowder and daughter from Denton attended the Bartonville gathering. Numerous relatives from Roanoke Argyle Lewisville Fort Worth and Decatur visited. Argyle and Bartonville played ball here with Bartonville winning 17 to 8.
News from Bolivar on June 20 reports Roy Curt singer visiting Denton and attending Bartonville pic nic, thrashing machines in action, and wheat yields around 18 to 19 bushels per acre amid price worries. A marriage at the Baptist church unites Oliver Luginbahl and Cora Ingram, with local nuptial details and civic events at the old Luginbuhl homestead fairground.
Gribble Springs reports good weather for June 21 as residents finish chopping cotton and plead for rain. Joe Gammons of Fort Worth is visiting, and F. T. Cryer hosted an ice cream supper for the youths Saturday night with all enjoying a pleasant gathering.
News from Garza June 21 notes visits by Rev. Underwood of Dallas and numerous locals including Walker Riley from Grand, Mrs. Chas Ward of Irvin, Edna and Audra Meadors of Collinsville, and many others. The piece mentions a protracted meeting date change and a Bartonville picnic with attendees L. B. Mangum and J. P. Carter.
Miss Ola Stover visited Dallas while Floyd Huffer stayed in Sweetwater. Mrs J R Head of Menardville visited her parents Mr and Mrs A Crawford. Mrs Bennett White and Minnie Wolfe returned to Frisco after visiting Miss Gertrude Cobb. Gladys Fox returned from Richardson with cousins the Huffhines. Milliken from Mr and Mrs Woodrum, Blanche Degan visited sister Mrs Hatcher in Fort Worth. Velda Riddley Marie Neta Cobb Ruth Jacobsen attended League conference at Bonham. Born to Mr and Mrs Houston a boy. Mrs Archer and her little son of (text incomplete).
Sanger notes show a good wheat average as B. G. Vaughn thrashes 12,000 bushels in six days. Socials include M E church children's service drawing a large crowd. Local visits list Miss Effie McMurray, Miss Effie Green, Ruth Peter, and relatives in Denison, Hollis, and Krum.
In Argyle on June 21 crops face rain damage with corn drying yet cotton thriving. Visitors include Mrs. R. W. Jones from Roanoke and Will Keith from Fort Worth. Fort Worth guest Holecolm Robinson travels home, while I O F and WO W picnic attendees list local residents.
June 26 farming忙 notes report cotton chopping and rain need. A Wesley class meeting Sunday night entertained the young. Mrs Davis visited Cantrell and Ida McReynolds. J L Ballinger gave a musical for youths Saturday. Sunday school small due to whooping cough. Barney Vaughn ill with measles. Pearl Garner ill. Albert Gerlach visiting sister Lena Habern. Geo Habern went to Sanger. Mrs Holloway back from Oklahoma at daughter's residence.
John Robbing and Augusta Stump wed at the bride's parents home on June 16 with gifts noted. Local social news lists visits from Ozona Whitesbury Denton and Gainesville as well as church society events. Mrs. Wilson Sledlin dies east of town and several residents are noted visiting or traveling.
The article highlights the store's motto Courtesy Quality and low prices. It emphasizes the business model and appeal to customers.
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