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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1909
Page
1
The report from the local station notes changing skies and cooler temperatures today with a chance of scattered rain later. Winds shift to the northwest and highs fall into the mid sixties with overnight lows near fifty.
A broad rainfall from Friday night into Saturday touched most of Denton County including Lewisville and Stony while eastern areas saw less. Crops benefit with cotton prospects reported strong and wheat yields in Bartonville and east of Big Elm ranging from 12 to 22 bushels per acre. Local reports cite varying rainfall amounts from drizzle to heavy showers.
Governor Campbell is expected to name the new labor commissioner soon after returning to Austin next Tuesday. Jake Austin Commr of Labor.
A report of yellow fever at Vera Cruz reached State Health Officer Brumby, prompting tighter quarantining rules to be enforced more vigorously.
Twelve year old Paul Larouke fell through a skylight as firefighters battled a Langs cafe and the Imperial hotel blaze in Dallas. Injuries could prove fatal. property damage limited to a few hundred dollars.
In Dallas figures Hardy and Oscar Hoskins aged eight and twelve were arrested in Lancaster on a theft charge for stealing a phaeton and team in Dallas yesterday. They claim Fort Worth as home and are jailed in Dallas.
The fragment references Stev son praising saving and banking as keys to peace and ambition. It advertises opening a bank account as a path to happiness and safety, urging readers to begin an account today. The tone mirrors early 20th century promotional copy.
The record lists officers A J Nance president J R Christal vice president and J R Coit cashier with R L Bass assistant cashier. Directors include A J Nance J C Coit J R Christal A M Bush E F Bates A Williams A C Owsley Dr J M Inge and R L Bass.
Sylvester Stennion, a Black man accused of fatally shooting Deputy Constable Albert Turner during a failed arrest, was lynched by a mob of about one hundred at the Wilburton county jail. The mob cut power lines and stormed the jail early this morning, then left the hanging body in the yard until daylight.
Wilburton Oklahoma coroner's jury reports Albert Turner died from unknown assailants after being lynched this morning. Four white men and two negros served on the panel and found no identified killer.
San Antonio six very early today fire destroyed a two story home of Thomas H Mullin and James Seamonds. Families escaped the blaze with three family members rescued. Mullin fell and broke his leg during the rescue. Total loss estimated at 20 900 dollars.
A burglar entered Mrs Will Dessonu’s home on Rusk Street Houston and stole jewelry valued near one thousand dollars after sharing a meal taken from a refrigerator. The incident follows the thief calmly arranging a table and dining before fleeing with the gems.
Sodge C. B. and Mrs. Potter rejoice over the arrival of a boy at their home last night. The court today acted natural in respect, including setting up a fine quality of cigar for his gentlemen friends.
Harvey Marsh, living six miles north of Crockett, was awakened by two robbers and forced to surrender about 500 dollars. The note says the bank carries burglar insurance and has $68,000 set aside to protect depositors.
A vintage store ad emphasizes value over price for clothing purchases for the Fourth of July occasion. It proclaims equal treatment for all buyers and a cornerstone of value giving, promising best clothes, helpful service, and full value for money with corrective guarantees if a mistake occurs.
Hart Schaffner Marx and Spiro Michael & Son advertise good clothes at greatly reduced prices. Denton shoppers are offered best shoes hats and shirts at less money than less desirable options. When will you come in to investigate.
Developments may occur as the grand jury continues its investigation into the Wag Garage Bank and Trust branch robbery in Fort Worth. No indictments or arrests announced as yet.
Lewisville June 26 J E Jackson and C C Gentry have purchased the L P McCombs grocery store in the town.
Wichita Falls Texas Oil company proposes to enter the Wichita oil and gas fields after closing a lease on 800 acres of land in Wichita and Archer counties.
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