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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1910
Page
6
Rainblanketed scenes extend across the eastern edge of the county near Santa Fe, dampening activity and marking an extended weather effect for the region.
Heavy northeast wind and rainfall sweep Denton county damaging corn and wheat. Two tenant houses blown down on F F Hill farm, a granary wrecked with 3400 bushels of wheat lost. Rain benefits corn and cotton, with many areas reporting over an inch and a half and pockets exceeding two inches. Officials expect continued thrashing delays and assess regional variation in damage and flood effects.
The Herald notes Plevious on vacation then shows a windy dust storm from the northeast. A chasing rainstorm follows with severe thunder and lightning. The general rain should bring thousands of bushels of corn after a dry month.
Workmen began on the row of business houses to replace the recently destroyed fire buildings. The contract was let to J. D. Folk, ending town rumors that redevelopment would not occur. The move signals progress toward a greater and better Roanoke and eases local fears about the town’s future.
Frank Luffkins, building overseer, oversaw careful material selection and quality work for the new creamery. Machinery is the best and most up to date, earning praise. The enterprise should benefit stockholders and all involved as Roanoke advances with essential improvements.
Doric Burks, son of Mr and Mrs Joe D Burks, was bitten on the cheek by a snake last Friday while near the creek. A physician was called, he was taken home and remained ill for several days but is now improving.
A fine rain fell Wednesday in town while southeast of town a heavy hailstorm damaged cotton and corn considerably. Some cotton fields were nearly ruined. The rain did not extend widely and did not reach far northeast.
Miss Fannie Buster, recent Bryan Mawr College attendee, will serve as the next year’s public school member in Denton. The selection marks her return to the community after completing studies at Bryan Mawr.
A deep well in the Mays area across the creek has drawn notice for strong indications of oil as it is pumped heavily. The 500 foot well is bringing oil to the surface and experts are sought to inspect the site.
Three bandits stopped a train on the Oregon Short Line near Ogden Utah Monday and robbed every passenger. A man and a woman were badly beaten as resistance was met with violence.
Sheriff McInnis Chief Davis Deputy Shefield and desperado W H Bostwick are dead after a prolonged clash with sheriff forces and militia. Bostwick, killed by militia gunfire after barricading his home, had threatened to fight to the end. His six children, in the house at times, escaped unharmed. He was sought for the attempted murder of his brother in law over estate matters. The battle occurred near Irwinville Georgia, beginning Sunday morning and ending Monday.
The first postal Banks under the new law will begin business September 1 in twenty-five cities. They will operate experimentally to develop banking rules and will be placed in urban and rural communities across the country to test broader usage.
Transfers include W W Brown to J W Lucas for 534 acres near Clear Creek at 32 040. E E Bewley and Jule G Smith to Justin Mill and Elevator Co for Justin mill property at 30 000. multiple town lots and farmland near Denton Aubrey and Justin with prices ranging from 700 to 4 650.
Frey W. Miller of Dallas and Miss Ethel Elbert of Denton wed Saturday at 9 39 am at the home of Rev W C Lattimore 62 Page avenue. Mrs Miller will be at home at 161 Grange avenue. Miss Elbert daughter of merchant G W Elbert.
The annual Holiness camp meeting runs from August 12 to 22. Rev. C. F. Weigle of Pasadena California will conduct the gatherings.
Weekly uncalled letters for Denton Texas ending June 19 1910 include ladies lists many names and post cards with one cent advertised fee. Letters will be sent to Dead Letter Office in Washington July 4 if not claimed.
New York reports numerous heat prostrations as a sweltering heat wave continues. In Chicago six more deaths from prostration raise the weekly total to forty three, signaling severe heat stress in the region.
Seven more deaths are reported in Chicago as the heat wave continues. The forecast calls for even hotter weather on Tuesday.
An electrical storm Friday evening felled the flagpole at the West Side school splintering it and slightly damaging the roof of the tower it supported.
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