Homan Sentenced to Five Years in Penitentiary
Leftwich Homan formerly collector for the First National Bank pleaded guilty in Judge Buck’s district court in Fort Worth Texas to abstracting money and jewels from bank vaults totaling nearly thirty thousand dollars and received a five year penitentiary sentence. He stated he was glad he was caught and was a prominent figure in society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tex
Leftwich Homan
First National Bank
Miss Euphemia Moore Visits Little Elm Social Scene
Miss Euphemia Moore is hosted by Miss Elliott this week in Little Elm. Francis Malone and Miss Elliott visited Denton Saturday. Local residents attend funerals for William Shorter and Mrs. R. H. Clark. Dr. N L Dudley attended W O W convention in Houston. An infant of John Davis was buried Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Elm
Euphemia Moore
Elliott
Francis Malone
Miss Elliott
Denton
Mary Robertson
the Normal
William Shorter
Friseco
Geo. Robertson
Martin
Frisco
J. J. Mabrey
Geo. Fry
Fort Worth
Shorter
E. E. Miller
Dick Harris
N. L. Dudley
W. O. W. Lodge
Houston
Dudley
Nora Nelson
R. H. Clark
Rogers of
Collinaville
John Davis
Local bills advance in city council session
Local legislative action continues as numerous bills progress through the council, with approvals announced and committee referrals noted. Stakeholders include city departments and neighborhood associations seeking policy changes and funding allocations.
Lawmakers Debate on Lobbying Rights and Interview Privileges
A report asserts the anti-lobby law was misinterpreted and individuals may interview Senators properly about any bill. The report was adopted without debate after a previous question was moved and approved, though Mr. Thomas sought an opportunity to be heard.
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Thomas
Governor Nominates About Seven Thousand Notaries Public
The Governor sent in nominations for roughly 7,000 notaries public and the Senate will consider their confirmation on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Pure Food Bill Printed With Soft Drink Amendments
The Senate ordered the pure food bill printed with health committee amendments allowing caffeine and theme in soft drinks during syrup bleaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Senate Health Committee
Senate Passes Hudspeth Game Bill and Season Dates
The Senate has finally passed the Hudspeth game bill. If enacted the open seasons will run for turkeys and quail from December 1 to March 1. North Texas doves will be hunted from August 15 to March 1 and deer from November 1 to gan: 1.
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Senate
North
Texas
Senate approves grant bill with intoxicant seller amendment
The Senate finally passed the va grants bill and adopted an amendment adding to the list of beneficiaries those in local option territory who sell intoxicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Senate backs Fort Worth visit and school bond constitutional amendment
The Senate adopted an invitation to visit Fort Worth during the Live Stock show and approved a joint resolution to amend the constitution to validate school bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Fort Worth
Kennedy Investigation Dominates House Session
The House spent most of its day on the Kennedy inquiry matter and considered carrying the inquiry beyond the present session. McKennedy sent two lawyers to the committee and urged more time to secure witnesses from several parts of the state if the probe continued.
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House
Kennedy
McKennedy
House Engrosses Bills on New Evans Culberson Fafur Counties
The House engrossed bills to create Evans, Culberson and Fafur counties and sent the amended pure food bill to a free conference after Senate changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Evans, Culberson
Fafurrias
Senate
Night sessions held as House loses quorum
Both Houses met at night with the House failing to sustain a quorum, stalling proceedings. The stalled chamber delayed action on pending measures as members debated procedural steps to restore attendance.
Robertson anti race track betting bill seen as narrow
Many believe the bill only outlaws book making and pool selling and excludes friendly horse race wagers. The statute declares anyone who buys or sells pools or transmits wagering money across state lines to be wagered on a horse race shall be fined 25 to 190 dollars.
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Robertson
Arlington trustees overstep with guns ruling says Cousins
State Superintendent Cousins declares Arlington Texas school trustees exceeded authority by banning male students from calling on guns during and after school hours including Sundays. He says the ruling cannot be enforced on school premises.
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Austin
Whey
Arlington
Texas
Hag
Cousins
Woman Board Seat Fight Delays Terrell Bill Signing
Mrs. Stufus Lewis, chair of the women's school board campaign committee, wired Governor Campbell to say the board refuses to allow the newly elected women members to qualify and seeks a postponement of signing the Terrell bill until next week. The women insist they were properly elected and expect to qualify.
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San Antonio
Tex
Stufus Lewis
Women's School Board
Campbell
Taft May Appoint Mrs E W Carmack Postmistress
Washington March 10 An influential effort seeks President Taft to name Mrs E W Carmack wife of the Nashville senator killed to be post mistress at Columbia Tennessee The President has sent the matter to Postmaster General Hitchcock but is known to favor it The post pays 2500 a year and is urged as worth more Republican votes in Tennessee than appointing several Dickinsons to cabinet posts.
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Washington
Marchy
E. W. Carmack
Nashville
Columbia, Tenn
Hitchcock
Tennessee
Dickineons
Stomach trouble relief offered by Diapepsin
Advert shows a 50 cent case of Papes Capeps'nana and a 22 grain Triangule to stop fermentation and ease stomach misery within minutes. Claims lack of gastric juice causes souring from undigested food and promises almost instant relief after taking Diapepsin.
Pape's Diapepsin For Sale By O M
Short classified note advertising Pape's Diapepsin enzyme tablets available for sale through O M. Includes a brief product mention and seller handling contact.
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Pape’s
Psin
O. M
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed By Denton Resident
A Denton citizen Mrs. W. H. Pierce of 46 East Hickory Street recalls cure of kidney trouble with Doan's Kidney Pills in 1865 and endorses them again as a tonic. Sold by J. F. Raley & Co. drug store for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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W. H. Pierce
Hickory St
Denton
Texas
Doan
J. F. Raley & Co
Deans Kidney
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
Uni
Cab Driver Shoots Wife Then Self in Fort Worth Tragedy
Fort Worth Texas March 10 Frank Nandy aged 42 a cab driver fired twice at his wife at their home this afternoon then turned the weapon on himself with a bullet to his head Both are likely to die They had previously quarreled
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Fort Worth
Tex
Frank Nandy
Dallas Pure Food Law Upheld by Court of Criminal Appeals
In Dallas on March 10 the Court of Criminal Appeals ruled the Dallas pure food law invalid due to conflict with the state law on the same subject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Court of Criminal Appeals
Nichols Arrives as New Southwestern Insane Asylum Superintendent
J. R. Nichols arrived in San Antonio to take the role of superintendent at the Southwestern Insane Asylum. He said his appointment surprised him and that he was not seeking the position. Dr. W. L. Barker, Nichols’ predecessor, remains reticent about the transition.
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San Antonio
Tex
J. R. Nichols
Southwestern Insane Asylum
W. L. Barker
Farmersville W O W Drill Team Wins Top Prizes
The Farmersville Woodmen of the World drill team took the first prize of 500 dollars plus 15 dollars added by the sovereign camp and medals for past consul commander best warden and best adviser. Rockwall won 250 dollars for second place and Big Springs 100 dollars for third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Farmersville Woodmen
Farmersville
Rockwall
Big Springs
No Need of Scratching Remedies for Itching
The advertisement promotes Hunt's Cure as the quickest and most reliable remedy for itching. It claims one application relieves and one box is guaranteed to cure.
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Hunt
Local Notes From Garza District Events
March 9 report lists visits and returns of residents including J M Swisher Edith Swisher Dora Marable and Edith Nichols. Attendees include Elder E Rodgers Thomas Burnett and W C Dickson with several trips to Denton Galveston Paris Pilot Point and Lewisville mentioned.
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Garza
J. M. Swisher
Edith
Dallas
Walker Riley
Paris
John Avery
Galveston
A. E. Wharton
Denton
H. P Swisher
Dora Marable
Pilot Point
Edith Nichols
I. B. Walker
E. Rodgers
Collinsville
Church of Christ
W. C. Dickson
Wm. Swisher
W. J. Oliver
Thomas Burnett
Geo. Kincaid
J. M. Sanders
Ecotton Seed Meal For Gale
An item labeled ecotton seed meal is noted for gale use. The message includes identifiers W. T. and the numbers 7 1, indicating internal tracking or lot details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gale
W. T
Cotton Market Sags Amid Light Trading In Denton
In Denton on March 10 the cotton market showed dull turnover with prices fluctuating by a point or two daily. Spot and futures quotes across Liverpool West New York and New Orleans resembled a stagnant trend as rain looms, while farm commodities like corn eggs hogs cattle and various crops showed mixed, mostly steady to soft movements in price and demand.
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Denton
Colorado
Rainy weekend brings advantage to local crops
In Ming o Mingo March 9 report rain Sunday and Monday benefits planted corn and gardens. Community notes include a Cooper Creek reading circle progress, a Saturday night party hosted by Mr and Mrs Meridith, visits by Mrs Bettie Land of Aubrey, and moves and births in the area. Several attendees at M Taylor funeral in Pilot Point are listed among friends and relatives.
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Mingo
Cooper Cre
Taylor
J. M. Taylor
Broyles
Pilot Point
M. Tayior
Pilot Pont
Clayton
Mr. House
Jim Chisom
Louis Scott
Charlie Price
Jim Patman
Merriott
Vis
Collin County
Watkins
Georgia
J. R. Nichols Appointed Superintendent in Dallas Area
J R Nichols of Greenville named superintendent of the Southwestern Insane asylum replacing Dr W L Barber whose term has expired in Austin on March 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Nichols
Austin
Greenville
Southwestern Insane Asylum
W. L. Barber
Judge rules death by whipping in Seguin case
Seguin Texas March 10 Judge Perron ruled that the negro convict Donald Hill died from a whipping carried out by Wiley Cadell Henry Dealeman and Pink Rosebud Three men faced bonds of 1000 and 500 dollars respectively with one reported to have pressed the victim's head as the others lashed him to death in a case described as a fatal beating by prison officials.
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Seguin
Tex
Perron
Donald Hill
Wiley Cadell
Henry Dealeman
Pink Rosebud
Cadell
Grand Jury
Dealeman
Capudine Headache Remedy Promises Quick Relief
Capudine offers fast relief from headaches due to colds heat stomach or nerves. The liquid remedy is pleasant to take and acts immediately. Available in 19c 25c and 59c sizes at drug stores.
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Hick
Capudine
Drus
Bailey Praises Taft as Great Friends Share Time
Texas Senator Bailey called on President Taft and praised his pleasing personality saying they are great friends. The meeting underscores cordial ties between Bailey and the White House as Taft governs.
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Texas
President
Washington
Bailey
Taft
Hunts Cure Promise for Piles Relief
An advertisement promises complete cure for piles with one box of Hunt's Cure. It claims immediate relief and guarantees results, urging readers to try the product to believe its merits.
Sanger Weather and Community Notes March Update
In Sanger and nearby areas, Monday rain eased drought fears as corn planting continues and wheat greens up. Local elevator project progresses with Sand gravel rock on site from Smith Wiley & Co. Nettie Alexander ill in Wellington. L C Alexander and Mrs Koons called. Local officials and residents travel to Houston and Austin for events and meetings.
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Sanger
Smith, Wiley & Co
L. C. Alexander
Krum
J. W. Koons
Wellington
Nettie Alexander
Homer Collins
T. H. Jones
John Smith
Bolivar
Houston
J. H. Hughes
Austin
H. O. Waters
Gainesville
Mabel Hogue
Ella May Underwood
Denton
Simple Remedy for La Grippe Cures Coughs to Protect Lungs
La grippe coughs often lead to pneumonia. Foley's Honey and Tar stops coughing and heals and strengthens the lungs so serious results are not feared. The genuine product has no harmful drugs and comes in a yellow package. Refuse substitutes. Garrison Kimmins.
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Garrison & Kimmins
Return Engagement Sought For Bell and Washburn at Majestic
Manager Renfro secured a return appearance by Bell and Washburn at the Majestic after a successful Denton run. He persuaded the Missouri comedians, promising half their carfare to travel, and the act opens Thursday March 18 with Mrs Ren Washburn noted as a full blooded ei.
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Renfro
Bell and Washburn
Missouri
Denton
Renu Washburn
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de Cee
Doe
Nis Csenes
G. M. Gentry
Y. M. Turpin
Jim Goode
S. Ball
S. H. Rains
G. Aschall
R. T. Yerby
T. M. Beaird
R. Ledbetter
W. L. Foreman
Bokey
W.F. Egan
Clarence E. Scruggs
T. M. Jones
W._ B. McCLURKAN
W. J. Lacy
M. M
C. Lipecomb, JR
Egan & Chandler
Locust Street
Attimore
N. Locust Street
Station A
N. Locust
Denton County
L. A Stroud
Hereford
Corher Barn Avenue
North Locust Street
North Elm
A. R. McGintie
Wiley Smith
Postoffice
East Front
A. C. Rayzor
Shire Bucks
Springside Dairy Farm
Buff Plymouth
W. Highland
A. W. Palmer
John Gillespie
M. E. Kortebein
N. Elm &T
Majestic Range Store
W. T. Fannin
North Fry Street
Typewriter
O. M. Curtis
Clifford Stroud
New Paone Soc
R. R. Turner
Whstore St
Frank Wilkerson
J. W. Fralin
South Side Square
Upstair
P. Lipscomb
Curtis Drug Store
Jake Johnson
Hester
Lester & Brownlow
Old Roark Barn
Strickland & Pincklbey
Fred Moore
Homan
Bright
Ted
W.O.W
Liverpool
F.bess
New Orleans
John
Julian Scruggs
Ladies Outfitters
John B. Schmitz
Undertaker’s
R. E. Cobb
North Side Square
Denton, Tex. A
Majestic
Katy Flyer
St. Louis
Kansas City
Chicago
People’s Home Telephone CO
DEAL
R. B. Bishop
G. W. Birchfield
Bishop & Birchfield
Fort Worth National Bank
Bell and
Washbury
Majestic Theater
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