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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1909

Page

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United Charities Organized in Denton City

The United Charities association formed Friday at the M E church South with broad church representation. Officers named include President Miss Lenora Hann Secretary Mrs A A Abney and Treasurer S O Beall with vice presidents to be named by each church later. A constitutional committee was appointed and a next meeting set for Friday afternoon at the M E church South to secure wider church participation.

United Charities Association of Denton M. E Church South Tom Lovell Barcus Lenora Hann The First Christian Church A. A. Abney American Presbyterian Church S. O. Beall First Presbyterian Church A. P. Duggan W. F. Jarrell A. Logan Allen M E. Church South

Marshall Warns Halloweeners

Marshall Goode announces special police will curb Halloween mischief to prevent property damage and lawlessness. He says celebrating is fine if legitimate and warns arrest and punishment for malicious acts, hoping none are jailed.

Marshal Goode Mr. Goode Calaboose

No Lights Last Night Over City Power Plant Failure

A main driving belt from the engine to the night current dynamo broke Friday evening after startup. The city lights dimmed and then went out, remaining off all night as residents waited for restoration. Neighbors, drawn by the popping sounds, rushed to the power station seeking information.

Belt failure halts generator as Dallas belt ordered

A 14 inch belt split during operation causing the generator to stop. The frayed ends whipped by high speed made repair impossible. A replacement belt costing about 400 dollars was ordered by telephone from Dallas and is expected this afternoon. power will be restored within an hour once installed. Will Yearby of the superintendent's force confirms service will resume tonight if the belt arrives.

Dallas Will Yearby

First National Bank Gets 6490 Check From Fidelity Guaranty

The First National Bank at Lewisville received a 6490 check from Fidelity Guaranty to cover recent losses from a burglary. The burglars took 6500 from the vault but left two $5 gold pieces, explaining the discrepancy. Sheriff Orr recovered 1600 from two men jailed, intended to stay in the bank.

First National Bank Lewisville Fidelity Guaranty Company Orr

Unclear Identity of Money in Robbery Trial

Evidence in the trial of alleged robbers will determine the money identity. If proved, the funds will be turned over to the insurance company.

Gusher in Sandy Land at Cowan Farm Artesian Well

Dr. W. H. Cowan reports a productive artesian well near Old Alton in the sandy land district. After drilling to 648 feet a strong flowing stream is now available for all needs at his Hickory Creek site.

W. H. Cowan Old Alton Sandy Land

Arguments Begun in Simmons and Paine Case

The evidence in the suit of J. T. Simmons & Bro. vs. J. H. Paine was concluded before noon and the arguments begun. The arguments will close and the case be given to the jury probably about 4 o'clock this afternoon.

J. T. Simmons & Bro J. H. Paine

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