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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1909
Page
1
Petitioners prepare to recall the November 27 order of election for a bond issue. Opponents circulate to defeat the measure citing lack of details on road projects and materials. Supporters hope to withdraw the order if enough signatures are gathered and the commissioners deem it prudent.
Dallas Presbytery the state’s largest was divided Saturday by the Texas Synod session. Two new presbyteries will be organized the Panhandle presbytery and the Sherman presbytery with Floodada on December 1 and Sherman on December 6. Rev J J Reiff of Dallas was named professor of New Testament languages at the theological seminary. A Texas businessmen’s committee was named to arrange a conference on educational institutions with members from San Angelo Houston Austin Orange San Antonio Dallas Texarkana Fort Worth. Charges against Dr William Caldwell of Fort Worth were dismissed due to lack of evidence.
New Orleans reports unsettled weather tonight with colder air and frost expected. By Tuesday the forecast calls for fair skies and warmer temperatures.
Two barns on the western city edge burned about 7 30 pm Sunday from an unknown cause. The barns spread to each other before the fire department arrived, endangering nearby houses with flying embers. Loss about 209 dollars. Naylor held a 176 policy with Dearverport Foreman agency. Local students nearby feared a boarding house fire.
The bureau ginners report issued Monday tallies 8 109 00 bales ginned by Nov 14 this year. Census Agent W W Baxter provides past three year figures: 1908 9,630,563. 1907 7,300,665. 1906 5,562,242. Local cotton men estimate the total crop may reach ten to ten and a half million bales.
Witnesses described brutal treatment of prisoners at the Burleson and Johns convict farms under Thomas E. Durham of Hillsboro with accusations of beating prisoners while intoxicated. Inspector Sam Hawkins noted Durham’s last assignment and Sergeant Brooks currently oversees the farms, which Hawkins said are in excellent condition.
Local turkey buyers report wholesale prices at 12 to 12 1 2 cents in Dallas, with Denton quoted higher at 10 1 2 to 11 1 2 cents for tops. The drop follows the end of the Thanksgiving season and retailers meanwhile take orders for Thanksgiving birds at 14 cents locally.
Reid and Earl perform a lively original comedy sketch filled with jokes singing and dancing. The duo delivers a string of humorous bits and stage routines that showcase their comic timing and musical energy.
The Lion Trainer opens Pathe’s latest film DOOMED with sensational promise. It delivers early excitement and sustained tension through a bold sequence of dramatic moments.
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