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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1909
Page
3
Fort Worth blaze claims Denton area losses including J J Newlin of Krum a Denton Bank official and several Denton residents suffer property damage. Newlin dies possibly of heart failure. his widow escapes. Other Denton residents lose homes and belongings as firefighters battle the fire near May Street.
S. J. Mc Ginnis consolidates the Elbert Woodyard with his Bott feed store at 18 McKinney Street. Customers are urged to call for any kind of feed or wood and dry store wood is offered as a special.
Notice to customers that all water light and power rents are payable on or before April 18 1909 at the Water and Light Department office located at 47 West Oak Street. Signed by H. C. Storrie Superintendent.
An Alliance Milling Co advertisement promotes baled shucks at four dollars a ton claiming equal food value to prairie hay. The blurb also markets Hicks Capudine as a remedy for headaches stomach troubles and related ailments with prompt liquid relief sold by druggists.
Corpus Christi on April 5 reports that Charles P Taft brother of the President and his wife are en route to a new home near the city on the bay. Local citizens prepare to entertain them as they spend time at the Texas ranch.
Mrs Chas Tidwell Phelan returns from a dramatic recital success in New York where she received enthusiastic praise and a prominent audience. The performance showcased her acting range and stage presence.
Capudine relieves headaches from colds heat stomach or nervous troubles. A pleasant liquid that acts immediately. Available in 10c 25c and 50c sizes at drug stores.
Reiterate that Hunt's cure has worked for over fifteen years on skin troubles especially itching. Its mission is to cure such conditions and its success comes from actual results rather than advertising. Cone box guarantees to cure any case.
Washington April 5 The tariff bill draft under Senator Aldrich sets a four percent minimum rate for nine to twelve months. After that period maximum rates would apply to any country that discriminates against American goods unless the President suspends. The plan revises the Payne bill easing the approach and aims to satisfy Taft.
An attorney from Pittsfield Vermont praises Dr King’s New Life Pills as a trusted family medicine for chills constipation biliousness and sick headache. Sold for 25 cents by J F Raley & Co.
A Denton Texas post office notice lists uncalled letters for April 4 1909 with names in Ladies and Gentlemen lists and postal cards and firm letters from Southern Pine Lumber Co. Letters not called for by April 18 1909 will be forwarded to the Dead Letter Office in Washington. One cent postage for each advertised letter.
For over fifteen years Hunt's Cure has been sold with a strict guarantee to cure itching skin troubles. Less than one percent of buyers ask for refunds because the product purportedly closes the treatment.
A large fire in Mineola Texas Saturday evening destroyed the I G Bromberg residence and 1990 bales of cotton with an estimated loss of 75000 dollars. Firemen battled the blaze through the night but could not save the property. The cause was under investigation.
Yoakum Texas April 5 W E Edgar reports a barn fire that soaked him of 390 in cash plus 1300 value of the barn itself. He notes the destruction as a total loss and mentions the opening installment of The Voyage of the Donna Isabel begins today inviting readers to read.
Henry D Lindsley head of the Citizens' committee attacked James Fitzgerald a freelance writer in Dallas. Fitzgerald suffered bad bruising and an ear injury after a Saturday night confrontation. The incident ties to local politics including the Citizens' ticket and opposition to the Pierson ticket.
Mayor Ed F Bates appeals for mass participation in a city sanitation drive to make Denton the cleanest town in North Texas. Citizens are asked by 8 am April 7 to place junk on the sidewalk in sacks or boxes, with a wagon to remove it, and to prepare for inspections by Dr Brumby and the sanitary committee led by T M Jones.
A reader touts Hunt's Lightning Oil as a universal remedy used by family members for rheumatism cuts sprains burns catarrh chilblains and general aches claiming it never disappoints and removes pain at its source.
Within a week or ten days the Martin cotton chopper, invented by a Frisco resident and backed by a Denton capitalists group, will be on sale locally. The machine shop will fulfill a concerted order. the device attaches to any cultivator and is claimed to replace five to six workers, offering simple durability and satisfactory performance at about 30 dollars.
An 19th century style ad links river accidents to carelessness and warns of kidney diseases. It promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy with a testimonial from J. R. Blankenship of Belk Tennessee and notes a price of five cents at J. F. Ratey & Co.
A series of real estate transfers lists numerous deeds and parcels. Transactions cover city lots, blocks and surveys in Justin and surrounding areas with prices ranging from $5 to $12,000 and acres up to 218. Notable transfers include 218 acres from T B Merritt to Mrs M S Streetman and J W Skiles acquiring 160 acres for $12,000.
Princeville Indiana man L Bingham faced amputation as doctors warned of gangrene after eight toes were eaten away. He used Bucklen's Arnica Salve and recovered fully. The salve claims cures for eczema fever sores boils burns and piles and is sold by J F Raley & C.
The Zeppelin airship attempted a round trip from Friedrichshargey to Munich but was driven off course by a storm. After eleven hours aloft it landed safely near Munich at Dinging, forty eight miles northeast, with one motor failing and winds increasing. Soldiers followed hoping to aid upon landing but were out of position.
In Cameron Texas on April 5 Mrs. Belle Roblee wed T. Gray in Williamson County. The ceremony adds the surname Blackwell-Pruett-Windham-Windham-Roblee Gray, her sixth marriage in twenty-three years. A note promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs and cold remedies from Garison & Kimmins.
On April 15 qualified voters in Lewisville will decide on issuing bonds totaling 7000 to build a brick free school building replacing one lost to fire. The measure also authorizes a tax up to 35 cents per $100 valuation for maintenance. The bonds would be thirty year five percent bonds.
Advertises Foley's Kidney Remedy as a spring tonic for kidney health. Claims it purifies blood by stimulating kidneys and removing impurities, yielding new life and vigor, and notes availability through Garrison & Kimmons.
A local note highlights Estes Ham Burger Stand on the East side offering popular tamales. The item emphasizes local favorites and a casual dining option for residents seeking quick, tasty tamales.
Promote health by cleansing impurities now to prevent fever later. Simmon's Sarsaparilla is advertised to improve blood quality appetite strength and ambition.
Neal Wathen, a well known local ball player, resigns as captain of the State University team to devote more time to studies. Wathen previously played with the D. A. C. here.
Community members are encouraged to secure tickets early for a benefit event supporting Denton public schools. The recital highlights local performers and aims to raise funds for arts programs and classroom resources.
G G Eaves of Collinsville bought the Williams Bros restaurant near the Pilot Point National Bank and opened for business. Sam South bought property on South Washington Street from B G Bradford and took in exchange a farm. A light rain fell Wednesday evening, with more needed. Protracted meetings planned at the Church of Christ beginning Thursday July 18 led by Elder Cochray of Denton. The remains of W D Mryard were brought from Gun ter and buried in Cite cemetery. Rev Minton of Gunter conducted services. Arthur Peel injured by a ladder accident near Hemming last Friday. Protracted meeting at the M E Church South begins next Sunday week April 11 with Rev I W Clark assisted by Revs Atchly and Tincher. Mr Gaddy of Waco aided in forming a Retail Merchants Association at the Commercial Club room. another meeting set for next Monday night. J D Buzbee died at his home southeast of town Wednesday morning at 7:30 after health decline. born Dec 15 1835 in Alabama, aged 73 years 3 months 16 days. Survived by wife and children, plus brothers West, Dick, and sister Mrs Clem Sullivan. noted as a good citizen of the community.
Mr and Mrs Tom Hyder brought their infant to Dallas on Friday where a coin was taken from the child s throat. J W Liles Son sold their drug stock to G W Cassady Co who will move it to Blossom in La Mar county where they have bought another drug store. Dr C W Archer will oversee the Blossom business. A Mothers club formed at the Lewisville Academy last Friday with officers Mrs Jno H Cobb Pres Mrs D F Kirkpatrick Vice Pres Miss Emma Jones Sec Mrs J B Buster Treas
A Springfield North Carolina merchant recalls doctors saying his son had consumption with little hope. He credits Dr Kings New Discovery for a rapid recovery after three weeks use. Described as infallible for colds and coughs, the medicine sold at J F Raley Co with a trial bottle offered.
Denton Trust Company offers loans on city property with reasonable rates and no commissions. Contact 291 Denton Texas. Benefit event at the opera house April 5th for Denton public schools.
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