Regrets Stoppage of Macadam Work on West Oak Street
Mayor Ed F Bates regrets the halt in grading on West Oak Street due to two property owners failing to pay their pro rata shares. Work, about a quarter mile, stopped after partial progress. Bates urges these owners to settle, or the city may shift crews to East Hickory as protests continue.
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West Oak Street
Ed F. Bates
Wes Oak Street
Petee
Iso
Bate
O. Bates
East Hickory
Bates
Verdict in Busch Broun Case Returns Verdict Late Monday
Jury finds against E. T. Broun W. A. Ponter L. D. Darwood G. P. Baggett B F Paschall and J W Jagoe for 1800. The lengthy district court trial drew many lawyers and a large crowd amid its complex proceedings.
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Busch-Broun
Busch- Broun
District Court
E. T. Broun
L. D. Darwood
G. P. Baggett
B. F. Paschall
J. W. Jagoe
Denton man D. R. Long dies in Dallas at age 69
D. R. Long father of D Leo Long and W S Lone of Denton died about noon Wednesday at his Dallas home from kidney disease after months of illness. Born in Tennessee he was 69. He moved to Denton in 1878, lived there until 1990, and served as postmaster for over two years and four terms as German. Survived by children Mrs E W Parker Miss Sallie Long F C Long and Ed Long of Dallas and D Lee Long W S Long of Denton. Funeral plans not yet announced with services scheduled Thursday.
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D. R. Long
D. Leo
W. S. Lone
Denton
Dalat
Tennessee
Penton
Dallas
Erman
E. W.,. Parker
Sallie Long
F. C
Edang
D- Lee
W. 5Ng
Death of J. M. Taylor at Big Elm Farm near Pilot Point
John M. Taylor Sr aged 64 longtime Denton county resident died at 4 45 AM Monday at his Big Elm home near Mingo after two weeks with softening of the brain following a prior paralysis stroke. Born in Missouri he moved to Denton county in 1858 settling at Pilot Point later relocating to the Taylor farm. Survived by children J M Taylor of Denton and Attia Taylor who resided with him. Funeral held Tuesday at 11 AM in Pilot Point.
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Big Erim
John M. Taylor
Denton County
Big Bim
Mingo
Mr. Taylor
Missouri
Pilot Point
Taylor
Big Elm
J. M. Taylor
Dentonce
Attia Taylor
Grand Jurors Prepare for Long Session at Court
Grand jurors expect a lengthy session as they have worked through the week and plan to devote a full day about every twenty-four hours to continuing their duties.
Committee Begins Inquiry Into Kennedy Appointed Clerks
The committee in Austin opened its duties to probe the hiring of clerks and subordinates named by Speaker Kennedy. So far no major developments. witness Miss Jessie Kennig, a stenographer, testified she was appointed at 120 dollars per month.
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Austin
Kennedy
Jessie Kennig
Mobley Bill Favorably Reported In Texas House
The House revenue and taxation committee reported Mobley’s bill favorably in Austin on March 3. It would impose a two percent gross receipts tax on stock yards and brewers, repealing by the Thirtieth legislature. Chairman Ray opposed the measure and a hard fight is expected in the House.
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Mobley
Austin
House Revenue and Taxation Committee
Ray
House
Fort Worth Fire Destroys Two Homes. Spreads Through District
A midnight blaze on Taylor Street in Fort Worth destroyed two residences and damaged three more in a fashionable district. Total losses reach about 150000 with earlier damage adding to the total. The Smith estate building was unoccupied but fire spread rapidly to Leon Gress’s home and then to several nearby properties including Mrs Estelle Moore and Dr R B Grammar. Fire crews contained the flames after a bucket brigade aided efforts and the department arrived in force.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Man Smith
Taylor Street
Second
Leon Gross
Smith Estate
Smith
Leon Gress
Becond
Tavior
Estelle Moore
Second Street
R. B. Grammar
S. E. Haylor
Tremont
George H.oe
Gerdt
Legislative Notes from Austin March 3
Yesterday lawmakers killed several bills including the Jenkins homicide measure abolishing decree distinctions Briscoe’s highway commission bill and Reedy’s House membership reduction Fuller's fare bill was badly injured The House committee favored amending the anti gauss law and exemptions while the Senate engrossed Perkins right of contract bill The day featured Texas Independence speeches by Governor Campbell and A W Trell The Senate passed the full crew bill and the wolf scalp bill with a 100000 appropriation The Ray telephone bill will gain a favorable minority report The Kennedy House investigatory committee chaired by Hill of Denton prepares for executive sessions with possible witness calls The governor may be a witness Senator Thomas seeks a gambling raid inquiry and a banker’s fines payment inquiry Adjourning sine die to March 13 was circulated tonight
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Austin
Che Houd
Briscoe
Reedy
House
Fuller
Senate
Campbell
A. W. Trrell
Kennedy House
Hill of
Denton
Hill
Thomas
Senate Investigation Committee
Sweet Potatoes Bring Big Cash on Local Market
R Lee McReynolds of Loynd sold a batch of sweet potatoes on Monday for 2940 dollars. The late season boosted prices by 10 to 20 cents a bushel, lifting earnings despite market lateness.
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R. Lee McReynolds
Lioynd
Garza Town to be Relocated Northward for Expansion
Garza will be moved about 150 yards north to allow growth. Thirteen stores will relocate with the town, which will be laid out in a new square. Mrs. E C Gotcher owns the land and pays half the moving costs. store owners cover the rest. John Orr and H P Swisher moderated plans in Denton.
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Garza
E. C. Gotcher
John Orr
H. P. Swisher
Denton
Two men buried in dirt at Clear Creek bridge site
Taylor Meredith and Jim Teel were buried under gravel and sand while excavating for a bridge foundation on the Gainesville-Denton road at the Clear Creek bridge. Teel was trapped fifteen minutes. both men suffered bruises and shock with a brief hospital stay likely for Teel.
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Taylor Meredith
Jim Teel
Clear Creek
Gainesville
Denton Road
Meredith
Teel
Sam Harper
Tee
Meredith Wee
Wat Teel
Died Monday Night of Spine Injury Beulah Inez Fry
Beulah Inez Fry three years old died Monday night from spinal injuries after a fall as an infant. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Fry Jr and was buried at 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon in the I. O. O. F. cemetery.
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Lithey
Dave Fry
Beulah Inez
Dave Fry Jr
Texas Independence Day Observed by Local Institutions
Postoffice and banks closed Tuesday in observance of Texas Independence Day while the College of Industrial Arts declared a holiday. General delivery and stamp windows at the postoffice remained open during Sunday hours for patron convenience.
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Postoffice
Banks
Industrial College
College of Industrial Arts
Bill to outlaw caffeine in drinks threatens soda fountain trade
The House engrosses a bill banning any food or drink containing caffeine, targeting Coca Cola. Denton merchants fear loss of a major revenue source as soda fountains, bottles sell the drink. estimates of yearly Coca Cola syrup sales reach thousands of gallons. The measure faces Senate opposition.
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Denton
Cosd
Atlanta
Coca Cola
Coca Cola Company
United States
Senate
Money in the Bank for Denton Sewer Project
Denton city reports $12 704 18 from sewerage bond sales including $150 premium and accrued interest. Truhart and Jackson of San Antonio win the construction contract and must begin within twenty days. Work starts at the eastern septic tank using local labor at 1 50 per day with outside experts directing the installation.
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Denton
Truhart & Jackson
San Antonio
Truhbart & Jackson Company
C. I. A. Carnival Dazzles With Color and Noise
The Pike venue buzzed Monday evening with bright colors, vendor cries, and street attractions while the auditorium offered a continuous show. Musicals, jokes, and clown antics drew wide amusement from the many attendees, making the evening thoroughly enjoyable.
Bill McIntosh Found Guilty and Sentenced to Hang
In Paris Texas on March 3 the murder case against Bill McIntosh went to the jury at 11 30 am. The jury returned a verdict of guilty at 1 pm and the defendant was sentenced to be hanged. District Attorney Lattimore clashed with defense attorney E P Scott prompting Judge Denton to intervene.
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Paris. Tex
Bill MclIntosh
Drapr
McIntosh
Lattimore
E. P. Scott
Denton
Visiting Senate Committee Tours Denton Schools
The Senate visiting committee arrived in Denton on Thursday night after speculation about their arrival. They spent Friday at the Normal College and College of Industrial Arts, inspecting facilities, meeting students at chapel, and delivering educational talks. Dr Bruce praised the visit, saying a favorable impression should aid the school’s appropriation prospects.
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Senate
Denton
College of Industrial Arts
Bruce
the Normal
The
Normal
Unionists Win in Supreme Court Church Case
The Texas Supreme Court ruling affirms Cumberland Presbyterians could unite with the Presbyterian Church U S and that civil courts cannot review church actions. The decision covers church property across the Southern states and determines property to vest in the Presbyterian Church U S.
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Supreme Court
Cumberland Presbyterians
U.S. Church
Austin
Marion County
Presbyterian Church of the
United States
Bailiffs listed for grand jury witness summons
The following bailiffs are named to summon witnesses before the grand jury. Denton Joe Youne and John Kirkpatrick Justin J H Wilson Aubrey W T Wilson Pilot Point G A Underwood Sanger John Goodwin Krum H L Shifflett Lewisville J W Kemp Garza J P Carter Little Elm Ross Killingsworth Bartonville S O Hudson
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Grand Jury
Denton
Joe Youne
John Kirkpatrick
Justin
J. H. Wilson
Aubrey
W. T. Wilson
Pilot Point
G. A. Underwood
Sanger
John Goodwin
Krum
H. L. Shifflett
Lewisville
J. W. Kemp
Garza
J. P. Carter
Little Elm
Ross Killingsworth
Bartonville
S. O. Hudson
Principal's residence to be built at North Texas State Normal
The North Texas State Normal Board of Regents accepted J. B. Turp’s bid to construct a two story colonial front residence for the president on the campus. Architect Watson of Austin prepared plans and work should start soon. The $500 price excludes furnishings and Dr Bruce will reside with his family in the northwest campus corner.
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Normal
Board of Regents
North Texas State Normal
J. B. Turp
Watson
Austin
Bruce
West Oak Street Grading Stopped After Partial Completion
Grading on West Oak street halted after about half the planned work was finished. Construction began at G. H. Blewett’s property and reached the west line of the Fred Bottorff place. About three hundred feet remained where contracts could not be closed, forcing a suspension pending settlement.
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West Oak
West Oak Street
G. H. Blewett
Fred Bottorff
Decision in Presbyterian Church Property Case Reached
A telephone message from Rev. Curry of Dallas reported that the American branch of the Presbyterian church won the legal ownership dispute. J Frank Smith of Dallas, in Austin, relayed the higher court’s decision from Jefferson county. The ruling is seen as a test case likely to cause similar suits to be dropped. in Denton the case concerns Bolivar Street Presbyterian church property and the pastor's home.
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W. W. Shepara
Rev. Curry
Dallas
Presbyterian Church
Curry
J. Frank Smith
Austin
Jefferson County
Denton
Bolivar Street Presbyterian Church
Regular Monthly Meeting of Denton County Medical Society
The Denton County Medical Society met in regular session March 1 with Dr. J. E. Copenhaver presiding. Minutes from the prior meeting were approved. Papers on pneumonia and hypertrophy of nasal tissues were read by Drs. Lain and Lipscomb and discussed by several members. Two doctors, Dr. J. R. Edwards and Dr. Evans, were elected to membership.
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Denton County Medical Society
J. E. Copfenhaver
Lain
Drs. Colquit
Buster, Rite and Copenhaver
Dre. Inge
P. Rapepons
Buster
Nopen
Nhaver
Rice
Dees Married Mrs. Copeland Near Lewisville
J. H. Dees a Denton area farmer married last week to Mrs. Copeland of near Lewisville according to local notices. The nuptials unite a Denton County couple in a farm community ceremony with details in the region’s society notices.
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J. H. Dees
Copeland
Denton
Lewisville
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Exchange National Bank
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J. C. Coit
Vice Press
R. L. Bass
Asst
Cashier
D. L
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Bill
Business Directory
J. W. Fralin
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B. Brand
Wylie Smith
J Kunze
W. A. Taliaferro
the People's ST
Birthe Bae
Denton Machine Works
East Hickory Street
Magill & Shepard
Sullavan & Pierce
Record and Chronicle
Denton Plumbing Company
Swindell’s
Alliance Mill
John B. Schmitz
Ideal Restaurant
Clarence Smith
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R. H. Hoffman
Prop
Julian Scruggs
D. C
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J. ¥. McQuigg
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Paris
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