Hail Causes Light Uproar Yet Limited Damage in Denton Area
Reports from the Denton region describe Tuesday night hail brief in duration with minor fruit damage and widespread rain in parts. Several farms near Argyle and south of town reported light hail with little to no structural harm while telephone lines to Bartonville and Argyle failed.
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Denton
Dento
Argyle
C. Underwoo
John Paine
J.C. Paty
B. O. Tanner
J. Fred Wilson
J. W. Stuart
Town
Krum
Stony
Bartonville
Walter Hamilton
North Texas best looking in the state says traveling man
A traveling man returning from the South West reported Denton and North Texas crop conditions as the best seen in the state. Denton may lose the street sprinkler service unless subscriptions rise, with Ball needing at least $50 weekly and current funds around $25. The committee plans to seek help from the Chamber of Commerce and Retail Merchants Association. The old contract runs August to August, new proposal April to April.
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Angelo
Texas and Pacific
Denton
Texas
Joan B. Schmiz
Weath
R. Mesers Schmitz
Stout, Coit and
Jarrell
Schmitz
Ball
Reeves Woodson Injured in Runaway at Hickory Creek
Reeves Woodson a printer for the Denton County News was hurt in a Wednesday evening runaway at Hickory Creek. While tying the horse the animal bolted and trampled him several times though the injuries were painful but not serious.
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Reeves Woodson
Denton County News
Hickory Creek
Woodson
Old timer Abraham Lincoln Nicholas visits Denton kin
Abraham Lincoln Nicholas, a Denton boy and Oklahoma transplant since 1886, visits relatives including G. B. and T. A. Collis. He recalls alfalfa trials in Oklahoma and Kansas style soil treatment, noting Denton county’s favorable alfalfa potential and experimenting with deep soil loosening methods. He plans to return home today.
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Abraham Lincoln Nicholas
Denton
G. B
T. A. Collis
Nicholas
Oklahoma
Custer City
Denton County
Kansas
North
Texas
Mr. Nicholas
Ross
Chronicle
Jas. Williams
Meeting Notes of the Denton County Medical Society
The regular meeting at the offices of Drs Inge and Kimbrough adjourned after reports of pneumonia cases by Drs Copenhaver Odell and Edwards. Dr Painter read a paper to be presented at the State Medical Society. Attendees included Drs Inge McBride Hooper Kincaid Swearengin Kimbrough Edwards Gose Harris Painter Allen Gammil Copenhaver Kirkpatrick Stover Hawk Wharton Odell and Stony. The society plans to meet again June 1 1999.
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Denton County Medical Society
Inge and
Kimbrough
J. EB. Copenhaver
Kincaid
Swearengin
Lipscombaig Edwards
Denton
Gose
Krum
Harris
Mustang
Painter
Piiot Point
Allen
Justin
Gammil
Ponder
Copenhaver
Aubrey
Kirkpatrick
Lewisville
Stover
Little Elm
Hawk
Waketon
Wharton
Garza
Odell
Stony
Gipscomb
Kirkpa
Poultry Buyer Seeks Bygone Market Growth in Bartonville
John Simmons of Bartonville says he has spent 80 to 136 dollars weekly on poultry and products for two months and could buy ten times as much. He recently bought market hens at 85 cents each and plans to enter the poultry field himself.
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John Simmons
Bartonville
Tyler Lynchings Raise Ranger Investigation In Texas
Capt J H Rodgers and Rangers arrived to investigate the lynching of Jim Hodge after nineteen citizens were arrested. An examining trial is set for tomorrow in Judge Simpson's district court, with names of arrestees withheld at the sheriff and judge's request.
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Tyler
Tex
J. H. Rodgers
Rangers
Dalp
White
Hall Averett
Clifford Stone
Rodgers
Texas News Serviice
Jim Hodge
Texas and Pacific Corrects College Location Error
A T and P bulletin misidentified the College of Industrial Arts location as Dallas. Captain John Bacon notified head offices, and EB Turner replied promising immediate correction.
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Texas and Pacific
College of Industrial Arts
Dallas
John Bacon
St. Louis
Onc
EB. P| Turner
Alumni Society Plans Denton High School Event
A Denton High School Alumni Association meeting had few attendees but set plans for the annual entertainment. Members were urged to attend the next Friday night session to finalize reception details.
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Alumni Association
Denton High School
Bitten by a Mad Dog Tickets Agent John Rose
Ticket agent John Rose was bitten Friday morning by a mad dog in the depot lot while hitching a horse about 5 20 o clock. The dog seized his fez and tore trousers but did not sink teeth into flesh. Rose later found and killed the dog.
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John Rose
Mr. Rose
Mass Meeting to Denounce Campbell Policy Planned in San Antonio
Citizens in San Antonio plan a mass meeting to protest Governor Campbell's actions on Bexar County rights and the county court bill and to condemn sending state rangers to the area. The event aims to adopt resolutions denouncing his course and defending local jurisdiction.
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San Antonio
Tex
Campbell
Sexar County
Bexar County
San Antonio ministers laud Campbell over Bexar court bill
Governor Campbell received a copy of a resolution from the San Antonio Ministers association praising his stand on the Bexar county court bill. The resolution notes the county’s failure to enforce laws affecting the liquor element, including numerous saloons and disorderly houses. It was sent to the Governor and each legislator.
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Laud Campbell
Austin
Campbell
San Antonio
Farmer predicts six to seven bushels per acre for wheat
M Goodwin, a conservative farmer from northwest of the city, said Wednesday he expects six or seven bushels per acre from his wheat, a fair sample of nearby conditions. At $1.25 a bushel, this yield outperforms a 12 bushel yield at 60 to 70 cents.
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M. Goodwin
Prostration From Fright Strikes Local Woman
Miss Mamie Howell of two to three miles east of town suffers nervous prostration after a frightful incident. Her parents had been in Fort Worth at the bedside of his mother and upon returning home late she collapsed in unconsciousness. Medical help summoned promptly.
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Mamie Howell
Roosevelt Adds Sixth Lion Kill In East Africa
Advices from the Roosevelt camp report Theodore Roosevelt killed two more lions late yesterday in British East Africa. He now holds the provincial record with six lions killed, reinforcing his fame as a big game hunter.
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Nairobi
British East Africa
Roosevelt
Decoration services at local Odd Fellows cemetery
Sunday afternoon the annual decoration services of the I O O F lodge were held with the cemetery crowded. The lodge placed flowers on graves, the grounds were cleaned and brightened, and local flowers plus orders from floral houses supplied decorations for all graves despite poor local blooms.
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I. O. O PF
Odd Fellows’ Lodge
Denton Proclaims May 9 1909 Mothers Day
City of Denton led by Mayor Ed F Bates designates Sunday May 9 1909 as Mothers Day. Citizens urged to wear white carnations, honor living and deceased mothers, send flowers or letters, and have sermons and school programs reflecting the occasion.
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Denton
College of Industrial Arts
Bates
Ed F. Bates
W. L. Foreman
Hill Sidelined by Illness in Aubrey as Texas Politics Stir
Hon F F Hill says he is sick at home in Aubrey and likely will not return unless an important matter arises. He favors a third special session and backs a resolution to set aside 1 068 000 of the Wates Pierce fund to pay the state debt due July 1. He opposes using fine money for political gain and wants the amendment kept in the bill.
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F. F. Hill
Aubrey
Hill
Wates-Pierce
Fire Destroys J F Cartsinger Home in Krum
A blaze at J F Cartsinger's residence in Krum Monday consumed dwelling and most furnishings. Estimated loss about 2590 dollars with partial insurance. fire protection was inadequate.
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J. F. Cartsinger
Krum
Arrest in wholesale cattle theft case at Coleman
Coleman Tex May 4 Sheriff Futch today arrested and jailed a suspect believed to be the ring leader in the recent wholesale cattle thefts in this section. Other arrests are expected within the next few days.
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Coleman
Tex
Futch
Jaises
Prosecution of lynchers extends to nineteen in Texas case
Tyler Texas May 4 Prosecution was started before District Judge Simpson against nineteen men accused of taking part in the lynching of Jim Hodge after an attack on Winnie Harmon. Arrests continue and examining trials are set for Thursday.
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Tyler
Tex
Simpson
Jim Hodge
Winnie Harmon
Texas Editor Elmer D. Robinson Dies En Route
Elmer D. Robinson a former Albany Texas newspaper editor died today in a Las Vegas New Mexico gas station after a trip with his family from Albany toward Rodlandia New Mexico seeking health care. He was en route with his family when death occurred.
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Denver
Col
Elmer D. Robinson
Albany
Texas
Las Vegas
N. M
Rodlania
New Mexico
Robinson
Two More Arrests From City Raid Near Cemetery
Five arrests followed a Sunday raid on a crowd near Shooters thicket by the city cemetery. Jim Jones faced a liquor charge for supplying minors. Chas McDonald charged with adultery. Jones bonded at 200 dollars. McDonald 300 dollars. Lew is Bradshaw remained jailed without bond.
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Jim Jones
Chas
McDonald
Agai
Jones
Mattie Marrs
John McDonald
Lewis Bradshaw
Chas. McDonald
Nearing One Hundred Dead In Storms Across Midwest Gulf
A sweeping storm from the Great Lakes to the Gulf leaves near 100 dead and hundreds hurt. Missouri reports 13 fatalities while Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Illinois suffer heavy losses. Chicago endures the worst with $2 million in property damage and many injuries.
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Great Lakes
Gulf
ST. Louis
Wisconsin
Minnesot
Missouri
Arkansas
Memphis
Tennessee
Mississippi
Chicago
Alabama
Illinois
Tennessee Chief Sufferer From Deadly Wind
Dispatches report a devastating storm across the South with estimates of 75 to 160 deaths. Tennessee leads with at least 49 fatalities, Mississippi 18, Arkansas 12, Alabama 4, and Crawford County Arkansas noting 90 dead. Kentucky sees heavy property damage with no deaths reported.
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Louisville
South
Tennessee
Missisippi
Arkansas
Alabama
Kentucky
Crawford County
Tornado Kills Eleven in Golden Missouri May Day
A tornado struck Golden Missouri killing eleven people and injuring twenty two. The storm destroyed most homes in the town of about 400 residents with only three houses left standing.
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Golden
Tvo
Six Die in Missouri Town Rains and Damage
Six persons are known dead in Oregon County Missouri after a severe weather event. Crops are destroyed and widespread destruction is evident. Reports describe significant ground impact with deep flooding.
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Missouri
Alton
Oregon County
Halil
Senate Fight Over University Student Costs in Texas
In Austin on May 5 a Senate debate surfaced over Hudspeth’s amendment to raise state university funding, arguing the state pays 247 dollars per student annually while country schools receive 5.50 per student. the amendment remained pending after a recess. The House also heatedly debated a game law bill to require hunting licenses for Texans in counties outside their home county, with Byrne’s attempt to raise outside county licenses to 25 dollars failing amid party lines.
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Austin
Senate
Hudspeth
House
Byrne
Marshall
Compromise bill routs as Senate weighs guaranty law fate
Legislative notes from Austin report the Bexar county bill nearing a substitute drafted by Terrell Tarver and Nickells. House may pass a substitute for the Alexander Terrell bank guaranty bill, with Senate to decide, possibly via a free conference committee. Ray's resolution to adjourn on the 5th is pending, session to end between 11th and 5th. Senate advances an appropriation bill, adding 28000 for Capitol driveway and 30000 plus 23000 for San Jacinto battlefield park upgrades.
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Austin
Terrel
Bexar
Tarver and
Nickells
House
Senate
Ray
Capitol
San Jacinto Battle Field
Dabney Denies Charge In Jim Crow Law Suit
Eastland Tex May 3 General Manager Hamilton of the Texas Central renounced a suit for nearly 36.9 million against the railroad. County Attorney Dabney denied Hamiltons charges calling the suit a political grand stand and said it will be prosecuted amid factional enmity over the case.
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Eastland
Tex
Hamilton
Texas Central
Dabney
Texas Central to answer Eastlaw suit over Jim Crow law
Waco Texas May 3 The management of the Texas Central today announced it will file an answer to the Eastlaw suit alleging violations of the Jim Crow law. The road will fight the case to the last ditch once its attorney returns.
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Roag
Waco
Tex
Texas Central Today
Eastlaw
Death of Uncle Johnnie Garrison at Bolivar
News arrives of the death of Uncle Johnnie Garrison at Bolivar this week. He was among the county’s oldest settlers, about 86 or 87 years old, and had traveled the world before living in Sydney, Australia.
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Johnnie’” Garrison
Bolivar
Sydney
Australia
Nadir Pasha Hanged on Galata Bridge
Nadir Pasha, the second eunuch of Abdul Hamid’s palace, was executed at dawn on the Galata bridge in Constantinople. The six foot four inch official, condemned by a court martial for instigating the April 13 mutiny, hung until eight o clock as thousands watched.
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Constantinople
Nadir Pasha
Abdul Hamid
Galata
Nadir
Former Denton Boy Receives Promotion At Fort Sumner
Harry Naylor, son of S. T. Naylor, has moved to Fort Sumner to supervise a Kempt Lumber yard, the Clovis New Mexico Post reports. He previously hailed from Denton and now assumes charge of the mill operation.
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Harry Naylor
S. T. Naylor
Clovis
N. M
Fort Sumner
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