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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1909
Page
1
Alvin C. Owlsley urges all voters in Justice Precinct No 1 to attend a mass meeting at the Denton court house on Saturday May 22 at 2 pm. The gathering aims to discuss a proposed road bond issue for road improvements and the importance of good roads to the community.
The Denton Chamber of Commerce directors push for a road bond election within 30 days and plan petitions, mass voter meeting for May 22, while coordinating publicity efforts and a gas pipeline proposal from Clay county fields to supply Denton with economical natural gas and reduce fuel costs.
We came with the pioneers and have assisted early settlers in their struggles, growing with Denton and Denton county. Our business started small and now shows over 1590 active accounts. we invite you to join as a regular customer and share in our prospering partnership.
A roster lists A. J. Nance J. R. Coit J. R. Christal A. M. Bush E. F. Bates CA. Williams A. C. Owsley Dr. J. M. Inge R. L. Bass among officials.
Dr. Ada Kincaid executrix files inventory of estate totaling 46970.64 dollars. Real estate includes multiple city and survey parcels valued at 28425 dollars and personal property lists horses cattle vehicles and club shares totaling 278 dollars. Notes and claims amount to 15760.64 dollars, completing the totals.
G. W. Benn, first college secretary of the Y M C A, visited Denton to gauge business support for a local Y M C A. He saw encouragement and promises of cooperation, with a plan to build an $8 000 to 10 000 facility funded by nominal dues and room rentals. A possible July men’s day event would feature visiting Y M C A workers to explain aims and next steps.
News from Gainesville Cooke county reports the death of Mrs. S. W. Robberson on May 12. Born January 22, 1830 in Tennessee, she married J. W. Robberson on July 24, 1849. She was mother to Dr. E. W. Robberson, G. W. Robberson, B. W. Robberson, and Mrs. John Stroud and lived in Denton area much of her life.
E H Crain of Crain Grocery explains he reported mis labeled syrup that prompted seizure by the state pure food and dairy commissioner. He noted the cans were labeled to mislead buyers and waited for Dr Abbott's return before filing the tip.
The Texas Firemen's convention in Gainesville Texas ended with Temple chosen as next year's meeting site. Officers elected include L E Wilson of Waco as president W T Hunt of Dublin first vice president John McKinney of McKinney second vice president P W Speckela of La Grange third vice president J B Warren of Belton fourth vice president and J E Schmitz of Deaton as secretary.
Denton youth L. L. Hoffman won the Edward Rotan oratorical prize awarded by Daco Citizens to the Athenian literary society in Austin Texas. Hoffman is the son of Mr and Mrs R H Hoffman prominent residents of Denton.
H. Clay Pierce arrived in St Louis from New York and said he will depart for Austin on Saturday night. The perjury case against him will proceed under a new indictment and the trial is expected to be postponed until next fall.
In Austin on May 14 Dr H E B Vinson was chosen as president of the Presbyterian Theological Seminary He has served on the faculty for seven years and Dr Arthur Jones of San Antonio was reelected president of the board of trustees.
Robbers dynamited the State bank at Frankston Texas and fled with nearly 4000 dollars. They cut telephone and telegraph lines and rode miles to notify Palestine authorities. Sheriff Black and deputies hurried to the scene.
McKinney ex May 14 The case of Constable Louis Coffman charged with murdering his wife near Melissa on January 3 saw a motion to dismiss based on jurisdiction that insanity trials for felonies belong to the district court. Hearing continued into the afternoon.
Tonight and Saturday forecast shows generally cloudy skies in New Orleans with cooler temperatures. Area residents should expect lower highs and possible light showers.
At the courthouse on Thursday afternoon the Denton County Peace Officers association was formed with officers elected for the first term. County Attorney Mayes and assistant H R Wilson initiated the effort. Squire William McCormick was elected president with R H Clark and H R Wilson as vice president and secretary treasurer. Attending officers included Wm McCormick R H Clark H R Wilson C L Lane Ross Killingsworth Harve Wilson W C Orr W T Wilson George Underwood P L Alexander G L Kindred J A Young Chas Mays W B Taylor and E C Barton.
In Tyler Texas May 14 state rangers guard seven Smith county citizens held without bail after participating in the lynching of Jim Hodge. Judge Simpson criticized lynching and promised to punish lawbreakers as several defendants receive bond or are remanded to the grand jury.
A sales notice offers a full line of illustrated gift books for graduates. Titles include The Girl Graduate Alma Mater Days My High School Days The One Way Out All That Is Lovely Beauties of Friendship inviting early selection.
Commencement calls for tokens to honor graduates and remind friends of school days. In the jewelry department Curtis Jeweler has gathered many suitable items for the occasion and invites customers to come and see.
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