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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1910
Page
1
A local retailer announces a move to larger premises for its ready-to-wear department in Denton. The plan aims to showcase a fuller selection and attract residents of Denton and Denton county to explore the updated offerings.
The Denton Chamber of Commerce urges residents to pledge cows to support a proposed local creamery. It asks how many cows a family can keep and vows to run the creamery if enough raw milk supply is pledged, inviting pledges via a coupon to President Owsley or Secretary Mc Cook.
A local bank invites new customers to open accounts with courteous staff and a secure fireproof vault. It notes over 25 years serving Denton County and about fifteen hundred satisfied customers as proof of its quality.
Exchange National Bank announces J Nance as president with Christal as vice president and Colt as cashier. Directors include A J Nance, Ba Fates, M Rash, C A Williams, J C Colt, J R Christa l, M tnee, and Alvin C. Ow sley.
Austin civil engineer Crow presented figures before the Chamber of Commerce directors on a Denton to Krum rail line linking with Santa Fe. He estimated land and depot costs at about 150 000 dollars, noting possible donations and cheaper land elsewhere. No action was taken, as the project is too large for a single meeting and will be reviewed by business leaders before broader consideration.
A persuasive appeal praising the First National Bank in Denton for safety of deposits and savings benefits. It emphasizes convenient bill payment by check, bank staff ready to assist, and local ownership by residents invested in Denton and Denton County.
A brief letter suggests using the pronoun they for inclusive business language. It argues for modern usage and broader acceptance in commerce and correspondence. The note reflects language shifts in public life.
The plan estimates grading at two thousand dollars per mile for eight miles plus cross ties rails and engineering costs totaling about one hundred fifty thousand dollars. It proposes a fifty thousand dollar paid in stock, bonding for the rest, and notes Katy Texas and Pacific or Santa Fe might later take over if built. July 30 set as next trades day.
City Marshal Goode arrested three boys on petty theft charges after sacks were stolen and sold to mills. Officials report a rise in theft incidents and other youths have been detained in the past four days. Also noted are charges against Jack Livingston for vagrancy, Pam Dorsey for murder in Denver, and Frank Pearson for train riding.
A waterspout with heavy hail damaged crops within miles of Friendship three miles southeast of Pilot Point. Water stood three feet in some roads as cotton, corn and grain were washed away while scattered showers relieved the drought across the region.
The city board of equalization continues hearings on owner complaints about raised renditions and will finish their work Saturday when changes in the assessments are released.
E. E. Bewley and Jule G. Smith of Fort Worth who bought the Justin Mill plant have sold the same to the Justin Mill and Elevator company for thirty thousand dollars, deed filed Thursday.
Mayor O P Poe urges grading and macadamizing all city streets funded by bonds without tax increase. He suggests using ten cents of the current fifteen cent street tax to issue 338660 dollars of five percent bonds with a sinking fund to pay interest and principal while leaving five cents for general street uses. He favors hiring a competent engineer to oversee grading and work. Citizens urged to consider the proposal.
Campaigning across Ballinger Wharton Goldthwaite Plainview, candidates Poindexter Johnson Davidson Colquitt spoke to sizable crowds. Poindexter drew about 1,500 at Johnson, Colquitt attracted several hundred, while Davidson and Poindexter criticized each other in remarks.
Federal Judge Calhoun dismisses Guthrie's equity suit for lack of jurisdiction over removal of the capital. The ruling does not address the 1913 clause cited by Guthrie, which supporters rely on to defend the capital's location.
Heat prostrations spike in New York with sweltering conditions. In Chicago six more deaths from heat prostration raise the weekly total to forty three.
Weather report from New Orleans indicates tonight and Saturday will be partly cloudy with mild temperatures and light winds. No significant precipitation expected, and coastal conditions remain tranquil for the weekend.
Mayor C P Poe opens Craddock building office with two phones inviting citizens to contact him by office visit or telephone for information on the city’s business. theStone infant north of the city is gravely ill with tetanus.
Members of the Central Presbyterian Sunday school spent an enjoyable evening at Highland park Thursday. Outdoor games entertained the younger members under older chaperones, with two street carloads and additional groups going by carriage or buggy. Ice cream and other refreshments were served.
Brown and Yancey note sales including 60 acres near the city to Luther P. Bell of Dallas County for 2400 dollars. Bell plans to locate on the farm. Darnall sells his Hickory street home to W. A. Klepper for 5000 dollars. W. A. Klepper sells his home to J. B. Darnall for 3500 dollars.
The Census Bureau released figures showing Howard County at 8,881, up from 2,528 in 1900, Scurry County at 10,439, up from 4,153, and Morris County at 1,439, down from 8,121. Washington County reached 331,064, up 53,351 from 276,718 a decade ago.
The new college building at the normal is advancing under Contractor Whitlock. The first story and basement are finished, brickwork completed, cornices being installed. Interior plasterers work as August completion date nears with a total cost of $30,524.
William Thompson of Dallas testified before the conference in Austin on behalf of fire insurance companies. He defended current rates and denied unfairness claims, noting average rates are lower now though higher where previously too low.
Congressman John H. Stephens sent a note to the Chamber of Commerce explaining the Denton federal building request was not included in Texas appropriations. He notes Wichita Falls received 25 000 for completion, while the national bill also allocates 10 000 to Stamford and 200 000 to Amarillo in this district.
The inventory and appraisal of the Hilger estate filed June 18 in county court shows real estate valued at 19,400, horses and farming goods 1,870, notes 342.56, totaling 21,612.56 dollars. Administrators Anne Hilger and Joe Hilger oversaw the filing. appraisers were R. H. Evers J. Christal and R. A. Cox.
A deed was filed with the County Clerk conveying 534 acres of land on Clear Creek near Denton to J. W. Lucas of Baylor County by W. W. Brown and wife for 32040 dollars.
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