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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1910
Page
3
A Saturday windstorm battered Lewisville causing damage to sheds outhouses and shade trees. The worst loss reported was the Bethel church which was blown from its blocks and badly demolished requiring practical rebuilding.
G W Meadows of Rector reports his smoke house and home damaged by a Saturday storm. He says nearly every local farmer faced severe damage to either dwelling or barn.
Last Friday night at the opera house Miss Ella Saunders performed with her music pupils. Saunders is described as an accomplished teacher and among the best in Texas.
A large crowd gathered Saturday May 21 at Flower Mound cemetery for decoration day. About 11 o'clock the congregation moved to the church where Rev. R. F. Wilkins introduced Rev. T. A. Lampton of Lewisville who delivered a touching discourse.
Monday National Decoration Day honored Federal veterans buried in Denton cemeteries. Major J O Berry organized the tribute placing a US flag on each grave where flowers were unavailable. About two dozen veterans are interred across the local cemeteries.
A playful line notes the broad range of want ads in the Pores and Chronicle, suggesting readers can find or place varied notices. The phrase hints at a versatile, bustling classifieds section but provides no specific names, dates, or events.
The Rock Island railroad aims to construct necessary links to become a transcontinental system and will include access to a Gulf port. The Bank of France holds the world’s largest cash reserve with 709 million dollars in gold in its vaults.
The finance committee tasked with raising 400000 for completing the bonus to bring Southwestern University to Dallas has begun soliciting contributions.
The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports the cotton crop needs warmer conditions across the belt. Texas shows a 2 percent rise with a 71 increase for the season, while other notes indicate overall favorable momentum.
The U S cruiser Prairie sailed from the Philadelphia navy yard to Panama and would transport marines to Nicaragua if more protection for American citizens and property is needed.
An auto crash near Washington Pennsylvania kills two men and fatally injures another as one dies in hospital. In Colorado a man and his wife die when their car is struck by a locomotive near Ravenna during a rush hour incident.
A. B. Storey state chairman of the democratic executive committee issues a letter stating the $1 assessment from state and district candidates for placing their names on the ticket is not due unless the county committee declares it and gives due notice to the candidates.
Abilene postmastership to be settled by a primary election. Mrs. M W Morrow daughter of General Sam Houston who has held the office under successive administrations has retired of her own accord and the successor will be chosen from W D Girard T B Rellins Cort Donnell who with Cecil Lyon have agreed on that plan.
Private Claude Hetherton at the Presidio Monterey Cay is shot during rifle practice. He crawled amid a hail of bullets as embankments were peppered. The fourth bullet shattered his head and he died after two days.
Brumby health officials urge aid to combat smallpox in Cameron and Hidalgo counties as new outbreaks appear. Vaccination is required between El Paso and Jaurez with over 500 inoculated Sunday crossing into Mexico and 3100 to be vaccinated in the mutual quarantine to date. An Englishman who refused vaccination faced denial of entry to Mexico and U S health authorities, spending half a day on the international bridge before agreeing to be vaccinated.
Senator Lorimer denounces accusers while Illinois State Senator Holtslaw admits receiving 2500 for his Lorimer vote. Springfield grand jury reconvenes to examine bribery indictments with six more legislators to be questioned. Holtslaw says his vote aimed to embarrass Republicans before the confession.
Glenn H. Curtiss won the New York World's prize of 16000 dollars by flying from Albany to New York City, a 137 mile trip accomplished in 2 hours 32 minutes. His average speed of 54.06 mph surpassed previous long distance aeroplane records, with a smooth landing described like a pigeon's. Paulhan's Manchester to London flight, 186 miles, averaged 44.3 mph and was deemed less safe.
E C Fain of Weatherford Texas sends a strong endorsement for Dr Ward noting his success in placing Prof Bruce in the twelfth stage of hynotoism. The letter praises hypnotism as lifting the veil from life and law and wishes success in this unexplored field.
The article notes a Sunday and Monday of near July heat with highs around 90 degrees and sultry nights. Farmers welcome the hot dry spell, predicting faster wheat and oats harvests, cotton thriving, and trashing beginning within a week, with two weeks of dry weather drying most crops for thrashing.
A lion attacked a child near Pittsburg as the animal mauled a hand through a cage. The item warns that danger to children is real when not expected. It endorses Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs colds and lung issues with a testimonial from Mrs. Davis of Flat Rock North Carolina. Trial bottle offered and guaranteed by J F Raley & Co.
Classified item lists a contact for inexpensive groceries, listing phone numbers 21 for new customers and 126 for old customers, attributed to H. F. Keller.
L A Von Erichsen announces Cole Younger will deliver a high class moral lecture What Life Has Taught Me at Wrights Opera House on Wednesday night June 1 One night only The lecture has been endorsed by ministers and professors and praised by Gov Campbell and Austin officials It benefits the John B Hoog Camp U C V and supports Younger as he seeks to improve civilization after years as an outlaw and prison life
Renfro announces the Howard Stock Company returns to the Majestic Airdome with a five act melodrama In the Shadow of the Gallows starring Violet Vernell as Zolla St Mar and promises refunds to unsatisfied patrons after a two week Weatherford run. Special scenery accompanies the program with intermission specialties between acts.
The Danville Carnival Company returns after storm delays to perform all week at the D. A. C. ball park. Eleven big shows high light the schedule including Ferris wheel merry go round and several free attractions. A balloon ascent is planned if weather permits.
Crowds attend Merchants first annual Pure Food Show and Industrial Exposition in the Wigat building. Exhibits feature decorated booths with free samples and nightly gifts to draw participants. Highlights include nail through plank contests hypnotic tricks jail break stunts and proceeds benefiting the Ladies Aid society of the First Christian church.
Today's market report from Denton notes unchanged local miscellany since Saturday. New peaches arrive at 1.50 to 2.00 dollars a bushel with ample truck supply and cheaper transport.
A terse fragment notes a wan ad idea with a playful twist on house rental advertising. The text mentions values like time and price hints but lacks clear names or locations to anchor details.
Writ issued May 14 1910 in Robt Stephens vs Lou Reager case 5036 calls for cash sale on the first Tuesday in June at the Denton courthouse. Property described as part of lot 18 in a 640 acre survey to John R Henry, near Pecan Creek, to satisfy a $329.58 judgment plus costs. Sale by W C Orr Sheriff Denton County.
Notice of sale under a deed of trust in Denton County Texas. Sanger Brothers Isaac Sam Alex and Cornelia Sanger as beneficiaries authorize F M Bottorff to act as substitute trustee due to Charles J Sanger’s inability. Tor rance note dated March 18 1909 for 75 dollars with 8 percent interest and 10 percent attorney fees is past due.
The sheriff will sell for cash on the first Tuesday in June 1916 at the Denton court house door the one half of lot 3 block 1 Wright addition to Denton described in Robert Beaumont survey to satisfy a $474 judgment in favor of J J MeCook against B T Davis with costs. W C Orr sheriff of Denton County dates May 16 1910.
In Denton County Texas a sheriff sale is set for the first Tuesday in June 1910 near the courthouse door. The property is described as eighty eight and one third acres in the Gideon Walker survey, conveyed to James T Page by Annie Page on September 29 1906.
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