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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1909
Page
2
A public notice states subscription rates by mail in advance and promises prompt corrections if any erroneous reflections appear in The Record and Chronicle upon notification to the publishers. It notes daily except Sunday publication and mentions pricing figures.
Denton reports sanitation work cleaning streets with 130000 pounds of rubbish moved. Editor cites Texas factory data from Commercial Secretaries and notes about banks, advertising lessons, and local booster efforts in Bonham, Waco, and Denton. Mentions Texas manufacturing figures and cotton industry details from the era.
The report notes a required investment of 1.49 billion dollars to manufacture farmed raw material. It criticizes Texas for producing four million bales of cotton and manufacturing fifty thousand, while claiming Texas can pay freight to New England and back but cannot fund local cotton factories.
Fort Worth adopts a formal resolution expressing gratitude to Denton Weatherford Cleburne and Waco for offering fire fighting aid during the major blaze that struck Fort Worth on April 3, 1909. The city secretary will send copies to each assisting city.
Excavation for the Central school building foundation is nearly finished. Concrete foundation work will start next week, with many men and teams employed to speed progress. Foundation laying will take about a week, after which brick work will begin immediately.
Reiterated claim states Hunt's Cure has worked over fifteen years to heal skin troubles, especially itching conditions. The product asserts its success comes from actual efficacy, not advertising, with a guarantee that one box cures any case.
Roswell New Mexico April 9 The Panhandle Stockmen association elected Geo M Slaughter as president P B Fuqua R M Clayton as vice presidents Lee Bivins as treasurer J H Avery as secretary Amarillo won the next year s meeting and the association headquarters moved from Canadian to Amarillo
Attorney N. H. Brown of Pittsfield Vermont attests to Dr. King’s New Life Pills as reliable family medicine for chills constipation biliousness and sick headaches. The ad notes 25 cents at J. F. Raley & Co.
Abilene Texas April 9 The jury found J R McGehee not guilty in the murder of Warren Nichols after a short deliberation McGehee testified Nichols wronged his daughter and he killed him at their first meeting upon learning of the offense
D Sheriday and Miss Isabelle Jones were married Thursday evening at 7:30 at J C Jones residence on North Locust street. Elder F L Young officiated in the presence of friends of the bride and groom. Sheriday works as a chauffeur for Sheridan Skiles on the Krum Denton line.
Tax assessor Tom Flournoy, a longtime public official, is dying at his home near the Central school grounds. He has suffered kidney trouble and blood poisoning, with his condition worsening after a recent illness. Authorities say no hopes remain for recovery.
Advert says careless boatman and warning ripples cause calamity on the river. It links backache to kidney trouble and urges Electric Bitters as a remedy. Testimonial from J R Blankenship of Belk Tenn claims cure after weak kidneys and lame back. Available for 5c at J F Raley & Co.
Sunday night program by the Christian Endeavor at the American Presbyterian Church features Joy to the World Congregation prayer by Mr Patterson choir Be Joyful in the Lord and other solos by Mrs Jaques Miss Christine Woldert and 4H Porter with Orpheus Octette and Quartette including Mesdames Crawford Blewett and Messrs Shepard Blewett and J T Baker. Foley's Kidney Remedy advertised by Garrison & Kimmons as a tonic and blood purifier.
A fourteen year old boy, Fred Miller, son of Tom J. Miller, died suddenly in a Alpine Texas school room amid a family history of heart weakness. The text notes his apparent good health before recess and mentions a doctor’s warning to a man about gangrene, then veers to a sales pitch for Bucklen's Arnica Salve.
Senator Aldrich chairing the finance committee plans a Senate poll on the hide tariff and would press a one percent duty if a majority supports it. Texas senators led the fight with aims to avoid a protracted battle. The House rejected free list status for cotton bagging and crude oil moved to the free list.
For more than fifteen years Hunt's Cure has been sold with a strict guarantee to cure any form of itching skin troubles. Less than one percent of buyers requested refunds. The product simply does the work.
Nacogdoches April 9 On account of a big rate increase by the South Texas Telephone company nearly every business house in the city ordered their telephones removed and a gang of men is busy taking them out.
Mrs. Lydia Bennett of Ponder died March 30 at age 63 from pneumonia. Jennie Clark of Little Elm died March 7 at age 54 from influenza. Infant Davis of Little Elm died March 8 at age 1 month from acute bronchitis. Grace Clark of Aubrey died March 22 at age 11 months 27 days from heart failure.
Denver April riot between wart ie factions of the German Congregational church leaves Lizzie Kertzel eight and Mary Wolfe eleven wounded by bullets. A man wounded is hidden by friends. A barricaded church and armed factions sparked a late evening clash as ministers and followers fought.
A Tar rant county farm grave collapse at 3 PM Thursday killed Willis Jackson and another prisoner. Jackson and companions were digging a pit and failed to shave the upper hole, causing the overhanging earth to collapse and bury him under gravel.
The narrator envisions a quiet harbor night as Tuttle gathers De Nova and a crew to seize the Esmeralda. Plan unfolds with stealthy boat deployment, silent rowing, and careful coordination under guards, aiming for a nighttime assault from the wharf.
In darkness a grappling struggle on the water ends with the ship’s pursuit crew delivering a wary plan. Lt Stephens commands Tuttle and De Nova to covertly enter the Esmeralda, avoid firearms, and seize the engine room while maintaining silence on a shadowy deck.
Washington April 9 reports note a bill for enumerating the thirteenth and later censuses. Resolutions seek information from Agriculture State and Commerce and Labor about sugar duties. The House late last night worked through amendments to the Payne tariff bill with changes to iron ore and 16 gauge steel wire, amid a quiet session and partisan absences.
Modjeska, the famous actress, is read aged 65. Terrell this season handled 28 S92 bales of cotton. Capt J C Henderson was killed in a runaway near Tyler. At Abilene B F West was acquitted of incest charges. John T Kirby aged 88 father of John H Kirby is dead. Willis Jackson killed by a cave-in near Fort Worth. Dallas plans an $80 000 coliseum at the fair grounds. Robbers held up an Orden Utah gambling house and escaped with 22000. An explosion of 100 quarts of nitroglycerine in a mine at Blue Sulphur killed three miners. Natchez reports cold has killed early planted cotton. A subway car fire in New York caused a panic. no serious injuries. A temporary injunction blocks Missouri railroads from fare increases. British East Africa natives stir fears of war. Roosevelt party to be guarded. Wheat hits 1.2638 in Chicago. Patten sells 1 000 000 bushels. Sorsby case in Jackson nears conclusion. ex-deputy postmaster faced charges. France orders ex President Castro expelled from Martinique. U S seeks to keep Castro from returning to Venezuela.
Mrs. Chas. Tidwell Phelan performed a dramatic recital of Richard III at the Denton opera house to aid Denton public schools. She delivered a powerful, expressive performance in a jet gown, holding the audience enthralled through Bosworth Field and drawing frequent applause.
An older testimonial from Denton Texas touts Doan's Kidney Pills as curing kidney trouble permanently after backache and lameness. The ad notes the product price at 59 cents and lists Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as US agents.
Fort Worth Texas April 9 The jury, split eight four and nine three for acquittal, failed to reach a verdict on Frank McCue charged with killing Barnaby in Dallas. After two days deliberation Judge Simmons discharged the panel. McCue, fearing for safety, declines bail.
An old advertisement in bold claims Foley’s Honey and Tar is the only safe cough remedy. It warns against homemade substitutes and notes the genuine product comes in a yellow package from Garri son and Kimmins.
J. C. Heath of west of Argyle reported Friday that much of the early planted corn has soured in the ground and will need replanting. Capudine offers quick liquid relief for various headaches and stomach troubles, sold by druggists.
Government officials announced they will comply with Crazy Snake's appeal for protection. Federal Marshal John Abernathy has placed Deputy Tigham on the chief's trail. Henryetta reports deputies near the chief as the state may seek court actions.
Capudine relieves headaches from colds heat stomach or nervous trouble. A pleasant liquid that acts immediately. Price 25c and 60c at drug stores.
SURE CATARRA CURE brings forest air from pine and eucalyptus into homes to treat catarrh. The ad claims immediate relief, a money back guarantee, and a complete inhaler outfit sold for 1 and refills at 50 cents, with Hyomei available from leading druggists.
(To Be Continued) Rated shuess four dollars a ton or fifteen cents a bale. Equal in food value to prairie hay. Alliance Milling Co. 150tfe PSR.
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