Elm Creek Drainage and Levee Petition Reaches Washington
Ten representatives receive a petition from Elm Creek area residents asking for a preliminary survey and cost estimates to drain and levee Elm Fork of the Trinity River. The Chamber of Commerce forwarded the petition seeking aid from the Department of Agriculture to protect flood lands and reclaim hundreds of acres. An engineer from the department has reviewed the situation and support is anticipated.
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Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Elm Creek
Elm Fork
Trinity River
Department of Agriculture
Death of A L Rawlins Prominent Southern Citizen
A L Rawlins died at his home eight miles south of town on Tuesday around noon after a two week illness. He leaves a wife and three children Brice Hammett of this city is his stepson. Rawlins served in the 19th Texas Cavalry during the Civil War and was long a Baptist. The burial is set for Wednesday at 3 p.m. at the old Alton cemetery.
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A. L. Rawlins
Rawlings
Tioga
Sam Nime
Roanoke
Oklahoma
Brice Hammet
19Th
Texza Cavalry
The
Baptist Church
Old Alton
Efficiency. A Bank That Serves Customers Best
A commercial bank proclaims its high customer focus with a policy of viewing all transactions from customers’ interests. It cites capital of 100000 dollars, surplus and undivided profits earned of 29600 dollars, and deposits totaling 360000 dollars. The bank emphasizes personal contact, local community knowledge, and a readiness to handle small accounts and small loans.
Exchange National Bank Officials Listed in Bank Directory
A list of bank officers includes A. J. Nance as President J. R. Christal as Vice President C. A. Williams J. C. Coit J. R. Christal J. M. Inge and Alvin C. Owley as key executives along with Coit, Bates, Bush and Owe ley serving in major clerk and cashier roles.
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A. J. Nance
J. R. Christal
Coit
Ed F. Bates
A. M Bush
C. A. Williams
J. C. Coit
J. M. Inge
Alvin C. Oweley
Weather Report New Orleans Fair Tonight and Thursday
The bulletin notes fair weather for New Orleans Louisiana tonight and Thursday with no precipitation expected and temperatures likely mild. Residents should plan outdoor activities accordingly.
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New Orleans
Aubrey Commercial Club Reorganized With New Prospects
T. L. Mullins of Aubrey said the Aubrey Commercial Club has been reorganized and is starting anew with prospects of success. He noted the town once had a live club and intends to have another active one.
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T. L. Mullins
Aubrey
Presbyterian Advance launches in Nashville
The Advance Publishing company formed in Nashville to publish a new Presbyterian weekly edited by Rev. J. B. Clarke, formerly editor of the Cumberland Presbyterian. Clarke resigns Cumberland editorship to lead the Presbyterian Advance as Cumberland Presbyterians opposed union gain control by opponents.
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Nashville, Tenn
Advance Publishing Company
Presbyterian
J. B. Clarke
Cumberland Presbyterian
Supreme Court
Cumberland
Sherman Presbytery to Meet in Denton for April gathering
The Sherman Presbytery of the Presbyterian church will meet in Denton in April. A Sherman meeting on March 7 will set the exact date. The new presbytery includes Collin Grayson Cook Denton Motague Clay Wichita Baylor Archer counties with representation from each church. The program will be announced later.
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Sherman
Collin
Grayson
Cook
Denton
Motague
Clay
Wichita
Baylor
Archer
Banks and P. O. Close for Texans Republic Day
Banks were closed all day and the post office operated briefly this morning. The 74th anniversary of Texas independence from Mexico was observed by some, with the company observing a holiday and public exercises.
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Banks and Post Office
Investments in cattle sheep and geese puzzle
Prairie Chapel records a brain teaser: a man has 100 dollars to spend on cattle at 10 dollars each, sheep at 1 dollar, geese at 50 cents, aiming for 100 head. The answer hints at a father and son, the son in prison.
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The
Record and Chronicle
Prairie Chapel
Evans
Poultry Fanciers 10 Meet Saturday at City Hall
The Denton County Poultry Association schedules a meeting at Denton City Hall on Saturday March 5 at 2 p.m. All county poultry enthusiasts are invited and urged to attend. The program includes a round table talk by J J McCook and notes on the next fall Annual Show.
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Denton County Poultry Association
Program for Teachers Institute at Ponder March 5
The article lists a full program for the Teachers Institute at Ponder on Saturday March 5. Speakers include E C Helm on English usage, J L Gammill on school hygiene, R C Leaty on geography, J C Chambers on rural grading, Maud Grigsby on supplementary reading, E C McElroy on parental responsibility, M F Kennedy on laws governing mental growth, and a talk on fear as a discipline element.
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Teachers’ Institute
Ponder
E. C. Helm
J. L. Gammill
R. C. Leaty
J. C Chambers
George Wells Announces for Public Weigher No 1
George Wells announces candidacy for Public Weigher of Precinct No 1. A longtime county resident, Wells is well known in this precinct and locally.
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George Wells
Geo. Well
Wells
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