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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1912
Page
1
We invite comparisons on price and quality, arguing that Denton offers goods of quality as cheaply as any Southwest town. Travelling salesmen, locals, and former residents attest to local value and outgoing business, urging shoppers to test prices against distant centers.
The Normal college enrollment at opening dipped into the second week with 617 students registered and more arriving. Weather outlook for Denton shows showers and cooler conditions through Wednesday.
Dr W White, superintendent of the Western Insane Asylum at San Antonio, filed his annual report in Austin on September 24. He recommends enlarging the San Antonio asylum or creating a new institution for care of the insane. He urges sterilization of defectives to reduce insanity, stating hereditary insanity forms the largest share in asylums.
Amarillo dispatch reports Mrs. T. J. McKibben testifying that a heavy-set black bearded man named Stenson rented her front room days before the killing. She identified Sneed as the renter and described a grip containing a breastplate among other items. Witnesses described beard concealment and other clues as the habeas corpus hearing continued.
A package containing $55,000 in cash stolen from the Louisville and Nashville paycar last week was found this morning by a Negro janitor behind the bank that issued the money. No clue to its origin. The bank had received a Saturday night call saying the money would be found there, but it was treated as a joke.
Germany's most brilliant diplomat Baron von Bierberstein died in Badenweiler on September 24. He succeeded Bismarck and was long regarded as Germany's strong man, serving as ambassador to London.
A Swearingen arson case returns to court after a defense plea for continuance is denied. The judge overruled the application and scheduled ongoing trial proceedings for the term.
W H Swearingen pleads not guilty as jury is chosen for arson trial in North Denton. Special Judge Hopkins overrules continuance request. testimony starts with H B Caddell, other witnesses follow. multiple cases reset to Thursday September 26.
The faculty anticipates enrollment at C S A to climb, with an estimated increase of at least 109 students, signaling growing interest and demand for courses this term.
The auditorium was filled past capacity as students and citizens attended the opening exercises of the 1912-153 term at the College of Industria Arts. Mayor Bates and Alvin M. Owsley spoke, with Bizzell and local pastors welcoming students and outlining support. New teachers announced include Miss Rabb, Miss Higgins, Miss Lacy, Miss Parr, Miss Strickland, Miss Gronewold, and Miss La Beaume.
The bank reports capital and surplus of 100000 dollars with W. T. Johnson as president and L. H. Schweer as vice president. H. F. Schweer is cashier, W. F. Woodward assistant cashier, Jack Christal assistant cashier. Directors include W. T. Johnson L. H. Schweer H. F. Schweer 1 Bailey A 1D Turner J A Hann.
Associated Press dispatch from Newark reports Gov. Woodrow Wilson seeks to solidify his control as today’s New Jersey primary tests his party. The contest may nominate a Democratic candidate for the U S Senate to replace Frank C Briggs. James Smith Jr seeks another run after defeat two years ago. Wilson backs Congressman Hugh Hughes of Patterson.
Washington date shows Secretary Chas J Hil ls to testify before the Senate committee examining campaign expenditures. Hillis charged Roosevelt with spending about 4 million of Harvester money.
An advertisement invites visitors to inspect large stocks of student supplies at a local store. It notes reasonable prices and mentions CIA uniforms, suits, caps and sweaters along with other small accessories.
The record lists officers of the First Guaranty State Bank including Dr. J. P. Biount as President Dr. M. L. Martin as Vice President J. A Rhoads as President W. E. Smoot as Cashier and J. Carlisle as Assistant Cashier.
A Denton photography studio invites you to book a family portrait, promising a proud display of a mother with her children. The Shaw Studio on West Side Square emphasizes timeless keepsakes and encourages scheduling an engagement session today.
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