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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1910
Page
1
In Denton on October 8, 1910 an order from the Chamber of Commerce secretary directs $25 to the boy with the largest corn yield. The winning crop produced 71 bushels and 4 pounds per acre at the local Exchange National Bank in Denton.
The second day drew a record breaking crowd as Trades Days featured a busy schedule. Organizers reported strong attendance and plenty of activities, with competitions drawing praise from participants and spectators alike.
The two October trading days ended with a big crowd and heavy commerce in Denton. Visitors enjoyed bronco busting, a livestock show, a football game, a bike display and Wright building exhibits. Awards in Farm Products featured best white corn, yellow dent corn, and mixed corn with cash prizes to local exhibitors.
Alva Victoria Harwell, 12, died after an oil stove explosion at the J. L. Blewett ranch east of Decatur Sunday noon. She was burned over most of her body while lighting the stove. her parents were also burned extinguishing the flames. Funeral services will be held Monday at W. W. Shepard’s home with burial at I. C. O. F. cemetery.
Deputy tax collector Roark made his first levy on personal property to enforce delinquent taxes. On Saturday eighty bushels of corn and a buggy were levied. Taxes in arrears span several years. Roark has collected over $1,000 of the $3,000 delinquent list, pleasing Collector Egan.
Three hundred delegates attend the opening evening of the American Association of Passenger Agents annual convention in Dallas. The two day session is held in the Chamber of Commerce rooms as part of the event.
A heavy rain of wide extent falls across the Pecos valley today breaking a long drought and saving late crops while providing abundant stockwater for cattle and other livestock.
El Paso October 10 The Interstate Commerce Commission opened hearings on complaints against several railroads with This F Geary presiding. Refunds for overcharges are requested in multiple cases.
Abilene October 10 Fifty ninth encampment of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Texas convened here with 300 visiting delegates attending the opening session.
Abilene authorities filed a murder charge against 17 year old Jim Carter after Berry Cooper, an elderly man, died from a Friday night shooting. Carter says he mistook Cooper for a thief during the incident.
M Lennan Waco Oct 10 Bud Alder Bright of Lorena was shot and killed by Frank Willis a farmer from Eddy twenty miles south of here Early reports say Albright was unmarried and worked at a gin Willis is married and the shooting is said to stem from family troubles Willis was brought here and jailed for the murder awaiting further proceedings
In Tulsa on October 10 a deputy sheriff Charles Stamper and three black men were killed during a raid on a gambling den. White residents vow to drive out the negroes, have armed guards, and threaten lynching of five arrested suspects. The jail is guarded and National Guard may be called if violence spreads.
Department of Agriculture figures show a rise from 818,072 bales in September last year with total ginned by October 1 at 1,181,268. Williamson leads with 26,950 bales followed by Ellis with 27,270. Navarro, Milam, Hill, Bell, Limestone and Lamar above 20,000. Fourteen Panhandle counties total 7,721 bales. One hundred eighty-one counties not yet reported.
Oct 10 report says Governor Campbell is a little worse yet not in danger, with physicians stating his condition remains serious but not alarming. He has been confined to bed since Thursday due to malarial fever.
Secretary McCook asks citizens to submit items by Wednesday to improve the Denton county exhibit for the Dallas fair. He has secured many agricultural and raw products and seeks contributions to make the display representative of the county.
We promise satisfied customers and lasting service from Henderson Corsets. The ads claim models fit all figures, offer reductions to hip abdomen and back, and can shape a slender stylish line while withstanding heavy use. Available at very reasonable prices in our assortment.
Local retailer advertises a large display of wood and coal stoves. Customers are invited to inspect dozens of samples at the fort, with free setup and installation available when purchasing a heater.
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