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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1910

Page

2

Democratic Announcements List Local Officials and Candidates

Public notices list candidates for county offices including County Judge Lee Zumwalt and County Attorney Charles Mays plus officials for Tax Assessor Miller and Tax Collector Hawkins. Several precinct commissioners and other roles are named along with a notice correcting misprints.

Tregeron S. Ray Lee Zumwalt BH. Hoskins Charles Mays Be.be. Miller J. K. McKelv Sam Hawkins L. M. Crowder H. V. Hennen L. Hamilton Oscar T. Button M. P Joe A. Young Yor George Wells J. C. Brownlow

May 28 Local Option Vote Set for Cooke County

After the Muenster precinct voted 127 to 0 dry, a petition with 1 009 names prompted a county election order. Muenster, long an anti side stronghold, now faces a single wet precinct No 1 in Gainesville, with expectations the county may go dry. Gainesville is the only wet town in North Texas proper. Wichita Falls is the only wet town between Fort Worth and Dalhart.

Cooke County Muenster Gainesville Texas Wichta Fels Fort Worth Dalhart Denver

Judge Poindexter Denies League Elimination Claim

The Palestine Herald reports Judge Poindexter denies attempts by the Anti Saloon League to oust him from the gubernatorial race. The insult is described as a painless operation with the league already declaring him retired, while Silent Tom Jones of Smith is said to be breaking records.

Judge Poindexter League Tom Jones Smi Th Palestine Herald

Colquitt Speech Draws Crowd in Pilot Point

The Pilot Point Weekly notes Colquitt’s Saturday address drew a large audience but found the Colquitt men displeased. Several Poindexter supporters believe the speech swayed votes to Poindexter, while it did not gain Colquitt any votes.

Colquitt Pilot Point Poindexter

Big crowd hoped for Johnson speech in Pilot Point

The Pilot Point community hopes Johnson draws a large audience today boosting Poindexter. The editorial notes that if Johnson garners votes similar to Colquitt, Poindexter will win decisively, likening it to a cat licking a skillet.

Johnson Poindexter Pointaexter Colquitt

Cone John- 8 hm knocks Poindexter's platform

A whimsical note from the Wise County Messenger describes Cone John- 8 hm performing strongly against Poindexter's platform in a sunlit morning context. The tone blends playful metaphor with local voice.

Angels On High Poindexter Wise County Messenger

Judge Poindexter vows to stay in governor race

The judge declares he will not retire from the gubernatorial contest. Similar pledge anticipated from about four other candidates as July 23 approaches. All voters must decide who stays in the race.

Poindexter Yoakun Wrerald

Editor misreads Texas electorate in Bailey protest

The Pilot accuses the Waco Times Herald editor of misunderstanding Texas voters. It claims Bailey supporters cannot be swayed to back the opposing faction and predicts the Bailey camp will hold firm.

Waco Times Herald Colun Texas Pilot Point Weekly

Hick's Ca Outline Fever Remedy Ad

An advertisement touts Hick's Cap outline as reducing fever and easing aches. Claims it treats feverishness from malaria colds or overheating with a liquid 10c preparation sold at 2he and Scat drug stores.

Fresh vegetables and fruits at LONG & KING

Long & King advertise a wide assortment of fresh vegetables and fruits and invite customers to phone their wants. The notice emphasizes a complete stock and direct customer ordering.

Long & King

County Court Adopts Probate Orders Last Week

The county court adjourned for the term after a week of probate actions. Dismissed contest in Matthias Hilgers estate and admitted will to probate. Appraisers named for Roy and Homer Strader. inventories approved for several estates. final accounts filed and guardians discharged. Bond set at 121,050 for Horace Griffin estate. administrators appointed and sales approved for minor estates.

Matthias Hilgers J. R. Christal C. A. Cox R. H. Evers Roy Homer Strader Catherine Cleaveland A. L. Taylor J. D. Cunningham W. F. Cunningham L. M. Sullivan L. Sullivan Horace M. Griffin Isabella Griffin Henry Michalek August Michalek J. N. Rayzor J. M. Ney W. B. McClurkand Mel Reynolds Ed F. Bates Kaufman County Hallie Jewel Henry

Rexall Mucu-Tone Offered Free Trial at Rexall Store

Advocates hope and early treatment to combat catarrh and consumption linked illness. Claims Rexall Mucu-Tone purifies blood, tones mucous cells, aids digestion and appetite, with free trial if unsatisfied. available only at Denton Rexall Store Co. M. Curtis.

Rexall Denton M. Curtis

The Cherub Engineers a Hewington Acres Turnabout

Nicholas Walloway, urged by Cherub Devine, negotiates a plan to buy back Hewington Acres from Countess Vecchi after selling stock, with Devine guiding the manipulation and Walloway testing his nerve. The Countess learns the full amount of the sale and the potential to reclaim the property.

Mr. Walloway Cherub Devine Nick Nicholas Cherub Nicholas Walloway Vecchi Hewington Acres Timmins Mr. Hewington Devine Mr. Devine Adele Chi Veechi

King Edward Funeral Prep Aims May 24 Date

The funeral for King Edward is expected to be held on May 24, with arrangements for the royal ceremony underway. Officials anticipate a somber service and formal processional honoring the late monarch.

State Treasury Balance Reaches 2.6 Million

The balance on hand in the State Treasury and depositories as of Saturday stood at 2,600,000 dollars, reflecting the current cash position.

Weather Without Paralle Says Past Fortnight Unparalleled

The Weather Bureau reports the last two weeks show unprecedented weather conditions. Officials describe the period as unmatched in recent records, noting unusual patterns and extreme temperatures across regions.

Weather Bureau

Powder Magazine Explosion Near Hull Kills Fifteen

An explosion destroyed a powder magazine near Hull Quebec killing fifteen and injuring fifty. The blast wrecked many nearby houses and the damage zone extended about one and a half miles.

Hull Quebec

Quake Fear Mounts in Cartago After Devastation

Cartago faces a possible fresh quake as officials report eight hundred dead with many bodies uncounted. Authorities fear as many as a thousand more may be buried under debris amid large fissures opening in the earth.

Cartago

Roosevelt Throat Trouble Cuts Stockholm Visit Short

Col. Roosevelt suffers throat trouble affecting his Stockholm program and may attend King Edward's funeral, likely May 20. He denies sending a letter to U.S. friends offering to become Secretary of State in the next cabinet.

Roosevelt Col. Roosevelt Stockholm Kng Edward United States

Heavy Rain Forecast Across Eastern States This Week

The Weather Bureau's long range outlook predicts heavy precipitation in the Eastern states over the next few days. Clearing and cold conditions are expected in the Rockies by Sunday, with a disturbance bringing widespread rain to the Southwest by Monday or Tuesday and reaching the Atlantic Coast by Friday or Saturday.

Weather Bureau Rockies Atlantic Coast

Kais Wilhelm Declines Roosevelt Meeting in Berlin

Announcement states Kaiser Wilhelm will not meet Colonel Roosevelt at the train nor host him at the Imperial castle due to grief over King Edward's death. The Roosevelts will still dine with the Emperor and Empress in Potsdam and will have a luncheon there.

Bill Teddy Kais Wilhelm Col. Roosevelt Imperial Castle King Edward Roosevelt Roosevelts Potsdam

Methodists Consider New Bishops and Federal Church Plan

Asheville hosts the quadrennial M E Church South conference as delegates assess at least six new bishops. A temperance reform panel may bar ministry for tobacco users. Proposals include uniting Northern and Southern Methodists as the Methodist Church of America with three regional divisions under a general council. Also debated are moving the Extension board from Louisville to Dallas and mandating semi annual bishops cabinet meetings.

Methodist Church of America Church Extension Board Louisville Dallas Texas

Mouna City paints may cost a trif le more

Mouna City residents may face higher paint costs as city officials discuss price adjustments. MM. R. Gilbert notes potential budget impacts and advises residents to prepare for rate changes.

Mouna City Paints MM. R. Gilbert

New customers added to the Alamo list daily

The notice states new customers are added to the Alamo list every day and if name is missing they will ask for it. It also guarantees satisfaction with every pound and mentions LONG & KING.

Alamo Long & King

Sunday School Convention Draws Good Crowd In Denton

A large attendance at the Methodist church Sunday marked the second district Sunday school convention. Reports showed 1675 total enrollments citywide, excluding colored schools, with plans for detailed department tallies at the next meeting. Rev M T Andrews led talks on teachers meetings and Bible drills. The third district convention is slated for June or July, possibly at night due to heat.

D'Atret Methodist Church Denton Rev. Andrews Ne Werth Prof. Williams

Lewisville Cone Johnson Club Formed In Texas

In Lewisville Texas a meeting of Cone Johnson supporters called for May 14 to organize the campaign. Suggested officers include Dr J M Gilbert president Hamlyn Morgan vice president and Dr R H Salmon secretary. Participants at the conference included Drs Gilbert and Salmon W M Fagg Harley McNabb Tom Gilbert and others.

Lewisville Texas W. M. Fagg Harley McNabb Tom Gilbert F. A. Hamlit J. C. Bateman J. «. Brumley T. Griffin S. H. Newman Sam Morton

Denton County Board of Equalization Meeting Notice

Notice that the Denton County Commissioners Court will meet as a board of equalization at the Denton courthouse on May 16 1910 to review and adjust state and county tax assessments for 1910. Denton Texas records show W B Orr deputy county clerk signed this notice.

Commissioner's Court Denton County Texas Commissioners’ Court Said County Denton A. D Dent W. RB. Orr

Texas Lawn Care and Fence Shop Notice

Local shop promotes sharpening and repair services for lawn mowers and related equipment. Claims reliable workmanship and emphasizes Texas wire fence company identity with an old phone number 42 207tfe.

Texas

Exultant Countess Watches Thorough Blow Delivered

In tense dialogue, Mr. Walloway confirms the target was smashed, and the Countess Veechi revels as she notes the severity of the blow. The exchange emphasizes satisfaction with the thoroughness of the act and the countess’s exhilaration.

Cherub Devine Takes Rail Chief Post and Social Clout

In a sharp social scene, Cherub Devine gains control of the P N railroad and becomes its president at noon. The circle debates his reform, public image, and code of honor as Adele and Nicholas Walloway weigh his future as a railroad leader and gentleman.

N. Railroad Aa Railroad Mr. Walloway Nicholas Cherub Devine Nicholas Walloway Adele Mr. Devine

Miss Sledge Marries Denton Teacher to John W Lambert

Miss Wille bredge a Denton public school teacher wed John W Lambert of Birmingham Alabama in a quiet ceremony at the bride’s West Sycamore street home. Rev M T Andrews officiated. The couple left by 3:50 train for New Orleans for a short honeymoon before settling in Birmingham. Lambert met Sledge in Knoxville Tennessee years ago.

Willebredge John W. Lambert Birmingham Ala West Sycamore Street M. T Andrews The Baptist Church Lambert Miss Siedge Knoxxville, Tenn

School Board Tonight Elects New Members and Curriculum Plans

The school board meets tonight with newly elected members Allison McCormick and Wilson to be inducted after canvass. Retiring members J A Minnis J B Schmitz and P Lipscomb depart. Supt Carlisle seeks to add domestic science to public schools as women show strong interest citywide. Prof J E Park leads geography classes at Sau Houston School, succeeding Miss Willie Sledge, for the term and becomes principal next year.

Messrs Allison, McCormick and Wilson J. A. Minnis J.&. Schmitz Br. P. Lipscomb Carlisle J. E. Park Sau Houston Willie Sledge Park School Ofor

Better than a sign for rent on your house would be a want ad

A brief line suggests a home listing idea contrasting a simple for rent sign with a more effective want advertisement. It frames property appeal and rental outreach in a concise, evocative tone. The note hints at marketing value without detailing specifics.

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