Fever Savings for College Costs
A warning urging parents to start saving now so their son can attend college. It stresses the difficulty if funds are not available and highlights the impact on the boy's future education.
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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1913
Page
1
A warning urging parents to start saving now so their son can attend college. It stresses the difficulty if funds are not available and highlights the impact on the boy's future education.
The Denton County National Bank list of officers and directors includes President W. B. McClurkan, Vice President J. L. Blewett, Cashier B. H. Deavenport, and directors R. M. Barns J. R. Turner W. J. McCray J. F. Raley G. H. Blewett. The bank is described as The Accommodating Bank.
The Associated Press dispatch from New Orleans reports dangerous squalls along the Texas coast from Brownsville to Corpus Christi are forecast for today and tonight. The storm warning centers off the mouth of the Rio Grande as unsettled weather and rainfall continue.
Associated Press dispatch from Memphis reports Mrs Margaret I Scheiber was found not guilty of second degree murder in the death of her husband Augustus Scheiber a wealthy lumberman. She shot him after discovering him with another woman entering through a window.
Delegates from eighty Texas social clubs are in Galveston for a convention to adopt measures to protect legitimate social clubs. The gathering aims to address regulatory concerns and fortify club status within the state.
A civic pitch urges planning for old age through disciplined saving with The Exchange National Bank. It names A J Nance as president and J R Christal as vice-president with J C Coit as cashier and E D Curtis as assistant cashier. Directors listed include Ed F Bates J H Paine Dr J M Inge and A G C Owsley.
City Chamber of Commerce directors meet to consider several items including oiling of the public square, plans for Educational Day pictures, the Fourth of July picnic, and the Texas Good Roads convention among others.
The Chamber of Commerce discussed oiling the public square to prevent damage, appointed a fund-raising committee, and sought bids for Educational pict ure framing. They urged full merchant cooperation for the July Fourth celebration and urged storefront decorations and a parade float. Delegates to Good Roads and Chautauqua were to be volunteered.
Associated Press dispatch reports sixty Mongolian Lamas burned to death in Kwei Hwacheng Shansi Province China by Chinese authorities. The casualty toll and location are given as the source states.
City now owns all J B Denton stock except 55 dollars worth. Final title to high school property vested in city. Outstanding stock in the old corporation either purchased or donated.
Mayor Bates turns over stock certificates and property valued at $20 000 to the Denton school board after city ownership transfers. City improvements exceed 1000, with stock originally issued worth 15265 and now 1521 shares owned by the city. Minor stock remains unlocated. Purchases to secure holdings include C M Cockrell S P Scripture and S W Kanady with Church of Christ contributing significant value.
The Fourth of July committee has secured 523 dollars of 600 needed to ensure the event. Plans call for permanent arrangements and immediate advertising. Flyers will be distributed countywide with events including balloon ascension freak races and an illuminated night fire drill.
F. L. Hardwick reports farmers in East Denton County baling their oat crops in the fields instead of storing in barns or thrashing. He observed six or seven hay presses at work in one neighborhood.
The article notes Sealey consulted Davidson in acquiring Security Oil Co. and cites the attorney general’s statement that Rockefeller might own stock as an individual without violating Texas anti trust statutes.
John Seary testified in the oil penalty case that former Attorney General Davidson said Rockefeller and other Standard Oil men could own Magnolia Petroleum stock as individuals. He spoke with Davidson before purchasing Navarro and Security properties where Magnolia was organized, asking about stock ownership. Davidson warned the Texas Department of Justice would intervene if wrong occurred.
General May a famed gunfighter known as General was electrocuted in Edleyville Kentucky for the murder of Mrs. Belle Meredith. The pistol stock bore eight notches indicating prior killings. May, reputed to have killed several men, received the death penalty in a capital case.
A barn owned by Wes Shackleford of Corinth burned Sunday night causing extensive damage. Firefighters were dispatched quickly but the structure was a total loss. No injuries are reported. Police and fire officials cited possible weather-related causes.
Senate Democrats invoke Rule 10 to limit debate on the tariff bill and deny each senator a second speech. Senators express frustration with the precedent and the curtailed speaking time.
Washington reports cloture adopted to curb lengthy tariff debates as lawmakers prepare to send the bill to the Senate next week. In a separate House action, Democrats fail to unite behind a proposed budget plan for handling and apportioning appropriations, edging toward tabling the measure amid opposition from Chairman Fitzgerald of the Appropriations Committee.
General Huey L. Scott asks War Department to move troops east and west of El Paso to Jaurez contingency. He urges Americans to stay out of the firing zone as rebels have not yet appeared.
A dispatch from Sonora Gov Pasquiera reports complete defeat of Mexican Federals under Gen Ojeda and utter demoralization of government troops 125 miles south of Douglas Arizona. The clash occurred near a cited location on June 27.
Washington reports the federal government weighs deporting Jack Johnson from Canada. The prize fighter is in Montreal planning to sail for St. Petersburg Russia for fights, from which he cannot be extradited. Johnson is under a 30000 bond.
Ottawa authorities warn Jack Johnson that unless he proves to immigration officials in Montreal that he has a through ticket to France or St. Petersburg, he will be arrested and sent back to Chicago. He must use the ticket without delay.
Montreal June 27 Jack Johnson stated he does not intend to run away and would give himself up to American authorities if they desired He will otherwise sail for Europe Sunday
Secretary of State Bryan announced a State Department investigation into the Hemet California affair. He said the inquiry would be conducted with expected representations from the Japanese government.
Officials in Hemet California faced worry over the incident where Korean apricot pickers were driven out by white field laborers. Mayor Shaw obtained attorney assurances the city bears no liability while anti Japanese sentiment surfaced as a mob forced the workers to leave and misidentified them as Koreans.
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