Denton Record-Chronicle. (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 17, No. 166, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 22, 1917 Page: 1 of 4
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DENTON, TEXAS, THURSDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 22, 1917.
j VOLUME XVII.
New
ALLEGED SPIES IN U.S.
That Man Suffered
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More New Suits and Dresses
Ask to see things.
THE WILLIAMS STORE
Free Demonstration
You Will Want To See
Not Resist Invading Army
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THE SHAW STUDIO.
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This Word “HABIT” Suggests a World of Ideas.
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SAIL FOR EUROPE;
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FARM
LOANS
But Forced Out; 200 Killed
DRESSES
FOOTWEAR
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ALVIN HILL. President.
Genuine Chaki Kool
Ekaf Kool
Kayser’s Italian Jersey
Wool Jersey
Paisley Chiffons
Brocaded Chiffons
Sport Tussah
Sport Foulards
Evening Dress Materials
and a beautiful range of
Woolen Dress fabrics.
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Vick’s
Vaporub Salve
—For—
The Reward For Doing Business Right
Is Nore Business.
Money
To
Loan
Spring
Ox fords
HiBwSiMi
Ma nag-r
his aid
The E. P
the c.
Cold in the Head
and other ailments.
Did you get a sample at
your home?- We have
it in the various sizes.
'ssi‘-n
1 he
in after years how baby looked “before he grew up.”
When the years have passed and baby—no longer a
fledgling in the family nest—has left you, the photo-
graph taken today will have untold memories for you.
Have Baby Photographed TODAY
We like babies and know the way to treat them.
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DENTON AND
Tonight and Friday
We have just received shipments of men’s fine
oxfords for Spring in Kid, Kangaroo, Gunmetal
and Ko Ko Browns in the newest toes— all widths
and sizes.
Prices $4.00, $5.00 and $6.00
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NEW SPRING ’
British Gain German Positions
■fe ■ I ** ■
then our habits make us
habit and you
NoW the haHR
and making regular visits t
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11 o clock
. 12 o’clock
2 o’clock —
Denton County National Bank
“The Accommodating Bank” •
EXCHANGE NATIONAL
BANK
(Established 188i>
GERMANY RELEASES
AMERICAN SAILORS
TAKEN BY RAIDERS
I Stated the importation of
Member Bernstorf! Party
Has 200 Pairs Pajamas; May
Seize Quantity Cotton Goods
CAPITAL AND SURPLUS $150,000.00
Officers and Directors:
'A. J. NANCE. Pres.
J R. CHRISTAL, Vfce-Pres.
J. C. COIT, Cashier.
E. I). CURTIS, Asst. flRhier.
J H. PAINE.
A. C. OWSLEY.
ED F. BATES.
C. OF G. APPROPRIATES
$700 FOR TRADES DAYS College Delegation Would
AND OCTOBER EXHIBIT
WOODROW WILSON
Twenty-eighth President, serving from!
Born D-c. 2H, 187)6, at Staun-
ARRAHAM LINCOLN,
Sixteenth President of the United States,
I serving from 1861 to his assassination
| Sin
AUTHOR “CASEY JONES” DE ID.
LOS ANGELES, Cal.. Feb. 22—K. I
Seibert, author of Hie verses,!
<<a.sey jones,” <iie<7 ii-i—i "<ia v ,
| ing carried to a hospital for an opera-i
'tion, •__
CHICAGO, Feb. 22.—“James McCar-
thy,” 20, was to be sentenced today to |
I >>f Commerce in weekly'session Th its- j Peace
pl iy morning appropriate ?700 to be I
‘ used for cash premiums fot^the Trades j want
NEW 10RK. Fell. 22.—The oil tank
steamers Comtnunikaw and Pearl
Shell, American freight steamships
Carrying a general cargo, sailed to-
day for European ports.
DRASTIC MEASURES TO
I RELIEVE FOOD FAMINE'
FIRST GUARANTY STATE
W- first make our habits and
arid >oti reap a habit; sow ■
haracler and you reap a dea-
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DALLAS, Feb. 22.—The closing of
the public schools. banks, postoffice
and other public buildings and the
fluttering of flags today marked the
Washington birthday celebration.
Bu iness houses are not closed.
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W. B. McCiurkan & Co.
■THE CENTER OF SHOPPING ACTIVITIES.”
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We are showing another beautiful selec-
tion of new dresses that are strongly in
demand at this season. The straight line,
chemise type of frock continues to be the
most popular one for both day and even-
ing wear at present, and are extremely
good looking. We are very anxious that
you keep in touch with our ready-to-wear
section as we are receiving the CORRECT
^developments of the leading features as
seen by the most reliable style authorities
in America and abroad.
That is why we have doubled ours the last year.
Service to our customers is the watch word of our insti-
tution. If you do not know this, It is because you do
hot deposit with us.
Right now is the time to plan for the year’s work.
A dollar invested wisely now will mean profit at the end
of the year. Perhaps you need funds—come in and
talk the matter over with us. We take care of all busi-
ness that is “Right.”
—And then too, every dollar you deposite with us
is SAFE—absolutely.
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PARIS. Feb. 22.—official announc"-
| m-nt is made today or the sinking of I
the Dutch steamer Ambon and a British ‘
trawler. The sinking of the Norwegian
steamer Alice and the Russian vessel
■ Sigfrid is also announced.
\COUITTEI> OF MANSLAUGHTER. )■
VERNON, Texas. F ” u”11
i was acquitted today of a charge of man-
slaughter in connection with the death
of his brother, M. Hall, in October, 1915.
In the Ground FEDtfiAL grand jury five u.s. presidents who experienced
TO INVESTIGATE PLOTS TURBULENT NATIONAL AFFAIRS; EACH GAVE
ALLEGED SPIES IN U. S. SOLUTION F0R BETTERING CIVILIZATION
Save Money
Putting money ahead means
putting worry behind.
A bank account is at once
a record of Character, Thrift
and Efficiency.
This bank will be closed
tomorrow, Thursday, Feb-
ruary 22,
Washington’s Birthday
NEW YORK. Feb. ±2.—Public cel-
ebrations of Washington’s birthday
in thirty of the leading cities of the
nation are being held today by the
Knights of Columbus. Arrahgements
were made previously for holding
the celebrations at the same hour
and for telephonic communication
for the exchange of greetings.
For it reaches much deeper info <>ur being than many people rea.1-
HAB1T is (tie deepest law of nature.
Sow and act.
reap a character: sow a <
that we want you to get is that of saving your money
this bank with your savings.
Lowest Rates—No Commissions.
Compare our terms and rates with t
others. We think you will then be
cqnvinced that it will pay you to
deal with this reliable home company.
Call and let us talk it over.
NUMBER 166
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from
Born oct.
These are the things that are attracting so much
attention at this store right now. T he sooner you
come, the better the assortment.
Perhaps you had better stop in and try on your
new Spring Oxfords. We have all sizes and widths,
and we want them to fit you perfectly. We have
several new styles for Spring and are not positive
which will please you best.
Everything that is right in Men’s shoes is here.
The “sw’ell and swagger’’ as w^l as the comfortable
business proposition in shoe leather.
not r'acb that money. NobodyAnew j |
| not help him. Did not know him. He
could not write or wire them to send
him the money.
—You will find all the new pat-
terns and combinations that are
sure to satisfy the^most exacting.
—Perhaps the chiefest character-
istics of our Spring Footwear is
the infinite and unfailing variety .
we offer for your approval.
Nifty styles in Ladies’ Pumps and Boots with
with high or low heels. Prices $3.50, $4.00, $5.00,
$6.00 and $7.50.
nly man wl
without
Then follows
hardships f<>r
sterling worth
year-; he labored
until the English
19, 1781.
\\ ith If'e close
ntim<nt to make Geo
Ion king of the new nalh
timent w
them he replied,
if you have any regard for your
try. concern for yourselves or p
ty, or respect for mo. to banish these]
thoughts from vour .minds.”
W ith < (tiers he . «b ,red for the union
’of the stales until the ’ir-l states’ con-
vention in 1787 at Fhilatlelphi t. '‘'he
nexl convention a year later under! :<>k i
to formulate a uovern.ai»‘nt for the
states and this culminate 1 in Wa-hing- ]
Ion, already "first in war. Ilr-t in peace,"
being made “first tn th * hearis of his
fellow countrymen ’ f >r Inis conven-
tion chose him for ‘he nr-t fuvsid' nt of
the United States. He held the position |
for two full terms ■ir,d declined 'he
third term, setting a precedent (hat has
never been broken. While president he
issued the flrsfrord- r of neutrality ever
issued in the United -tales when France |
began her conquest for more power.
Three years after re^run 'nt lie en-
joveil the private dfe Ir* had always de-
sired af his Mount Vern >n home, and on I
December 14. 17‘.G, he passed away as I
he had wished to live "amid the mild]
< oneerns of ordinarv iif
of Elno Toilet Goods. All vegetable preparations
which build up the complexion instead of injuring it.
Free massaging for each lady and helpful suggestions
for care of the skin. In charge of Mrs. Lulu Peek.
1913 on.
ton, Va.
Wil.1,1 \M Hi'WARIl TAFT.
Twenty-sev•mlh President, serving from
1909 to 1913. Born in Cincinnati, O.,
Sept. 17), 187>“.
Had plenty of money, but had not
bandied it right.
If he had an account in a bank he
would have it where it was always at
his services when he needed it*. He
could sot get so far that he would be |
out of reach of his cash. It could al-
ways get to him in; time of need.
J. A. Minnis.
Prescription Druggist
1 rkra.m X
A man had his money buried ih the
ground under his house. He .went off
on a -business trip and needed some
money and needed it badly. He could
I*"' ----**■"'----. ,------
be had it. The banks at his hom$ could spy plots in America will be laid before
the Federal grand jury here tomorrow, i
' The Department of justice is to make |
| a close investigation of metohds used
| by aliens for securing passports to be ;
\ used in securing war information. The
first case to be taken up will be those j
of Albert Sanders and Carl Wallenberg,
accused of violating neutrality laws in
sending abroad British passports for I
securing information for Germany.
Five Americans on Swedish
Steamer Sunk by Sub; Had 10
Minutes Warning; None Hurt ]
I WASHINGTON, Feb. 22— The sinking
by a tierman submarine^ the Swedish
I steamer Skyland, which ahd five Amer-
icans aboard, after the crew had been
allowed ten minutes to take to their
boats was reported by Consul Hurst i
from Barcelona, Spain. None of the ]
crew were injured.
BERLIN. Feb. 22 —In a sharp attack i
in the vicinity of Armentlers the Brit- i
; ish captured a number of German po- |
witUons. biff were immediately driven !
L»ul, leaving 220 killed and 39 prisoners.]
We are showing newest models In Ladies’ Spring
Suits at popular prices. Also lovely dresses for
right now use. Would be glad to show you another
shipment of new spring waists. Today’s express
brings us several new spring coats. Prices $10.00
to $25.00. Something new every day.
TODAY'S RUTHLESSNESS Using War Prisoners on Farms
, K-r.-x- .• . 7^—.• ' AMSTERDAM, Feb. 22—Germany is]
LONDON Feb. *...—Llnvd s announces employing 750,000 war prisoners as farm I
lb" British steamer Corzp has Men , jaj>orers according to a Berlin dispatch]
I sunk. quoting General Groener, head of the j
I F /vzl i »-».c *»l rrvrvrv ♦ HnnUrwr 1 1
PARIS. Feb. 22 —A delegation of mer-j
j chant ship captains from the chief
I ports of France will soon arrive in Pa-'
iris to consult with the authorities as]
1 to the best means of dealing with the
I submarine menace.
bee fell,
leaving the country *•> 'tie English.
When the quarrel between the eolo-
i nies and England started Washington
took a decided part in asserting and <’e-
vessels “of"^ ,E
vessels or nis|favnrti(J awak,,ning. English .altentmu to
these rights "by starving their trade
The government I ani1 vvas <me uf the
»>,:.! six members of the dr< Continental
Congress in 1771 and during the mxt
vear While the Congr- ss w is in >'* ■-/
I the first blow had been struck.
Congress settled upon \\ a-iiuigton
WASHINGTON. Feb. 22.—Presi- |
iAMERICAN OIL SHIPS
Jiert* in which, during lhe exercises. nlVlUIIIUHIv VlU Villi V
** interna- 4‘
situation. The President i
■ anew t“
and with the
officers, •
i^alleg-
WASHINGTON, F"b. 22 —Thpea’cn. d
(food and fuel famines in various cities
i^used by freight congestion and the.
; shortage of cars seemed averted today
; by drastic orders issued by 'he r.ail-
i roads in conjunction w ith the Railroad |
I Interstate Commission. It is proposed
I to rush shipments to needy cities.
HALIFAX. Feb. 22.—One of the
{« Ambassador Bernstorff's party on
board the Frederick VIII carried
with him 200 suits of pajamas. Near-
ly all the members, of the German
party have much cotton goods.
Because cotton and explosives are
closely ^associatfui, some <af\ the
excess clothing may be taken away
from the Germans by the inspectors.
| cipal address, and the
• presented a gold medal to a, school
to Germany on the steamer Yarrow dale U"’o years in the state reformatorv be-j
have been released. j cause he refused to reveal b'^ ’•"**
The Americans were released after ] narPp;.
Germany had iteen notified that German
confiscated and that their crews had not
i been made prisoners. . > . ,
’ family.
i<> could |. ad the .army '
causing cotoni B jealousies, j
I flie years of worry and
tli" lead t in wtiich Lis
..is shown. For six i
I agam-’t v-’^it odds
so* r *ndere<i ' 'ctober ]
>f th* w ir ther" grew
■ Washing- j
f th" new n.ati"U Tids sen-!
s strong io tlie .wmy and to |
L*t m>' conjure you, ]
• :n- |
We can lend you money on your farm, 20 years
time, payable 1-20 each year. Notes do not bear inter-
est, You can pay all at any time.
Duggan. .Abstract Co.
First
relational
iBank
' used for cash premiums fu%the Trades
iliavs during the summer mcnihs an<L
I for Hi" County Exhibit here October 4,
5 and 6. Chairman W. E. Smoot pre-
' -ide.l at f " ' ' '
for th" appropriati
! unis was tl: ■ mat!: . . — ....
j meeting-.
1’re-ident " M. Curfls reported the
tin nice committee had not compi-d 'd
I its vv..rk of soliciting funds, but so far
1 h is met with a very generous response
] H" staled that the committee felt con-
; tid'-nt, that the other citiz- ns would,
vvhen solicited, respond likewise and
I final the matter of the finance budget]
[ would be closed up tn good «hape just ]
as soon as the committee has time io!
i see all the citizens.
i m bringing the Santa Fe cut-off prop-
osition before the meeting John Alex-
ander of the committee reported Hie
'committee would probably go to Gah ,
I veston in .a few days for the purpose ! B,
j of interviewing F. G. Pettibone. General ]
f the Santa Fe, and soliciting]
Turner interurban project !
! for the connection or Pallas-Denton-
Krum and Slidell was taken up for dis-
i mission hut no action was taken. ,
Tin* location of the home proposed by ]
I the Grand order of th" Eastern Star I
| was passed for consideration at aneth- 1
"r nieeting. II is likely the directors | '
I will take steps at that time to present
[Denton's claims for the location of the j
I home.
The members of the Executive Board '
i present at the meeting were: W. E.
:'moot. G. T* Turner, John Alcxan-I-’r. !
! C. F Evans, J. C. Out and M. Curtis.
-- ' — I consul at Berlin has been instructed t
I ,7'. < • ■ • • ■ • ■ • • • r •<. »• • • ■
Born in Hardin county. Ky., Feb. 12.
!1809; died in Washii^tun, D. C., April
15, 1865.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT
Tvventv-sixth President, serving
Sept, li, 1904, until 1909. ”
27, 1858, in New York.
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------ » ; WASHINGTON, Feb. 22.—Fifty college
The Executive Board of the Chamber | students, representing the Emergency GE"RGE WASHINGTON
* federation, called on Chairman] whose birthdav all citizens of the the
todav ami told him they did not >L<tes» <re comm-mo) ,dmg t May
this country to go to war. “1 , in either thought or act. was born Feb.
! would Ir-at my enemies with justice •>.>, 1732, at ||l(. family hoin *stead at
' y” h 1 d > ' te * * ir° 1 r’ar* ! Bridges Creek nt Westmoreland counly,
- I "What would you do if the enemy in- l,.p 'vus ’,l” 111,1 , f
the m-eling and his requestj this countrv-’” asked Fteod tine Washington of Hie third generation
ppropriation for cash promt-] ;n non-resistance, replied "f the Washingtons living in Am-rica.
the matter considered at lhe j|jn<|,,r ’ -His fall: r’s death, when he was 12
' Flood indicated strongly that- th<|>*^rs< ld.i.r<vented himgomg!oEn-
! V lews of Binder and lijmself were/vvliol-I gland for a finished ••ducation as his
Iv dissimilar. f,11'ir brothers enjoy-d. •'f In- early
_ [education and assoeia'es arid h:> survev-
I Marine President Visits
I first military experience came when his
Daniels; No Announcement j place in the Virginia mili'-i ai tin* tiin-
of Ids death. He mad- his first mili-
?.-K..7L Frank- &&!»
I Im. president of t u Int) rnatmn.il . Lr | |PavP IlP W.(S a nia;or when he made
• •.mill- Marine and owner of (tie Amer-, . t,, f (1(1f the
i li'-.. >t«lw ,wltl> "by'kvli ,',wl '.n, In
larv Daniels and Assistant Secretary hut four va-irs later F- ^vas suc-
■tooseveit Of the Xavy department. None UK™ ' ” r ,
Of the three would comment on the •??'’ ,,,e_s.a_n" ^.‘E, "•
cause of the conference. Mr. Franklin
recently informed the Navy department |
that he had exhausted all available
means '/ attempting to secure defens-
...■ .armament for tne
company. It is understood Franklin’s
visit today was on the question of arms
for merchant ships. To< f...,,.,.
has not yet made a decision on this j
question.
Sweden Instructs Protest
for Sinking Hugo Hamilton
STUCKlb'LM, Feb. 22.—The Swedish
cousin ai nvriiu uas ihtu iusuuvioi *0
file a portent against the sinking of the
I Swedish ship. Hugo Hamilton Nothing
1 has been learned yet of the fat * of !he
crew.
Takes Prison Term Bather ■ ]
Than Revest His Real Name
THE EXCLUSIVE SHOE STORE.
I laborers according to a Berlin dispatch
I •fl),.finiF ( '. I ifv.ir’l 1 I AO eir» bziev.l fill)
army feeding department. General Gro-
ner also is said to have announced that
in the occupied territory the garrisons
would do spring' sowing and harvest I
work.
Vienna Food Situation Better
VIENNA. Feb. 22 —The passing of cold
weather and thaws have solved the fuel] , vo. ivu.o --- --
difficulties of Vienna and greatly facii- »irmual meeting for the promotion of in-1 Laurence
Rated the importation of 1 j-.;... i-
| Full bread rations are again being used j gates in attendance?
vi vv»l non 1 tn.
Feb. 22.*-S. H. Hall I
SALT LAKE. Hah. Feb. 22.—For
the first time in its history the All-'
British alliance celebrated Washing-
ton’s bjrthday here today.
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INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 22.—The tenth
foodstuffs I dust ry met here today with 3,00Q’dele- “Casey Jones,” died here today while be-
AMSTERDAM, Feb. 22.—A dispatch re-
ceived here today from Berlin says that
1 the. American sailors who were taken
I cause he refused to reveal his 'real
1 jje was found guilt of robbery i
..... ......... I an't tbe Judge told him he would be]
vessels in American ports had not been parol(*'l if he gave his right name. He:
- - ... . . - 'said he would rather serve two years
than to bring disgrace on a reputable
22.—Presi-
, . I in the
Washington's birthday celebration
reference was made to the interna-
tional situation. The I
pledged his allegiance anew to the
American flag, and with the au-
dience. including cabinet
diplomats and •ongressmen,
salute whne the pledge o”al
iance was repeated. The exereisvs
were held under the joint auspices
of the Daughters of the American
Revolution and the Sons of the
American Revolution. Senator
Pomerene of Ohio delivered the prin-
cipal address, and the President
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boy who wrote an essay on history,
saying “It is a much easier task to
wriie history than to make it.”
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