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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1909
Page
3
The Federal Supreme Court mandate ending the Waters-Pierce litigation arrives in Austin. The Waters-Pierce officials will pay nearly two million dollars, with a state receiver to take charge of the property and funds to be placed in the State Treasury.
Tex April 16 Mayor Hearne and President Ormer of the Board of Trade left for Dallas to interest business men in extending the State railroad from Palestine to Dallas. They are confident of success.
George Bullette a 55 year old Delaware Indian and miner owner with mines in Texas Oklahoma Mexico and Conda was shot by an unknown assassin at midnight while sitting in his office He was engaged to marry Miss Pearl Eddleman of Muskogee.
A Dallas dispatch reports lawmakers debated expenses for investigations and the general appropriation bill while railroads must keep adequate freight and passenger stations. Dallas representatives seek to exempt street railways from gross receipts tax, a measure that passed. Commission er Seay calls it a real estate scheme amid uproar. Reed threatened resignation stems from friction with the Speaker.
Baseball scores report Brooklyn defeating New York in 13 innings and Cincinnati besting Pittsburgh. Chicago shut out St Louis 8 to 4 while Philadelphia and Boston faced rain. Detroit toppled Chicago 3 1, Cleveland beat Louis 4 3, and New York won 4 to 1 amid rain in Philadelphia Boston game. Southern division Little Rock won 1 0 over Memphis. Nashville beat Montgomery 4 3, Birmingham 4 Atlanta 2, New Orleans and Mobile 2.
An advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Remedy as beneficial for spring wellness. It claims the tonic strengthens kidneys after winter strain, purifies blood by promoting elimination of impurities, and imparts new life and vigor. Garrison & Kummins.
Terrell local capitalists form a company to own 0.7 acres near Tampico for large scale fruit cultivation. J. L. Brin serves as president W. P. Allen as treasurer and A. M. Payne as manager. The company consists of Terrell citizens aiming to raise fruit commercially.
Bloom of Lewistown Pennsylvania, age 50, says Vinci cod liver oil rebuilt her strength after years of illness and lung issues. She reports walking a quarter mile after three bottles and endorses Vinci for the elderly and weak. O M Curtis, Druggist, Denton guarantees a money back if unsatisfied.
The governor's special message lists reforms including reimbursing impaired funds, creating independent school districts, a charter for Amarillo and Texarkana, tax relief for Dallas street railways, a tuberculosis commission, rail access rights, railroad extensions, teacher certificates, court term readjustments, game law enforcement, and licenses with fees. It also mentions urban and interurban railways and state funding adjustments.
In Dallas Texas on April 16 the bodies of Tom and Mary Rice were found in an alley with their throats cut. A note in the man's pocket says he killed his wife then himself claiming her infidelity.
Mr F G Fritts of Oneonta New York says his little girl greatly benefited from Foley's Orino Laxative and he calls it the best remedy for constipation and liver trouble The product is described as mild pleasant and effective especially for women and children and a good spring medicine that cleanses the system and clears the complexion. Garrison and Kimmins.
A brief display notes that Record and Chronicle want ads offer valuable opportunities. It calls readers to read and place notices to reach buyers, sellers, and job seekers through the local classifieds.
A meeting to hear committee reports and plan a permanent commercial club organization is set for next Wednesday at 8 o'clock in City Hall. Local officials invite members to attend and participate in forming the new group.
Price is soaring as an extra ten cents per hundred pounds was added to flour this morning and other advances loom. Grocers quote Third grade 2.50 to 2.60, Second 3.50 to 3.60, First 3.75 to 3.85 per 100 pounds. Since Saturday a week ago flour has gained 40 cents per hundred pounds and locals foresee another ten cent rise at least.
Fort Worth Texas April 16 contracts let to O Rourke Construction Co for erection of a new roundhouse to cost 150000 dollars. The facility will replace the one destroyed in the recent fire and will be fireproof.
Constantinople April 16 A massacre of Armenians erupts at Mersina Asia Minor after two Muslims are killed by an Armenian. Mohammedan residents attack Armenian quarters prompting appeals for consular aid. Two American missions reported at Mersina and religious ties noted with North American Reform Presbyterian and foreign missions.
In Denton on April 16 futures and spots were lower locally and abroad. Reports show declines in liver and wheat futures with modest spot gains in some areas. New York and New Orleans notes reflect price drops and varying sales volumes. Fort Worth livestock receipts include cattle and hog totals with mixed quotes on steers cows and calves.
Hyomei claims to kill catarrh microbes by inhalation with antiseptic and germicidal action. The kit includes a hard rubber inhaler and costs $1 with refills 50 cents, guaranteed to cure or money back, sold by druggists and in Delton by O. M. Curtis.
Public notice from agents for Parisan Sage promoting a hair restorer that stops falling hair cures dandruff and itching and claims to make hair grow with a money back guarantee. Customer testimonial from Chas S Baker Rochester N Y praises the product and price is 50 cents a bottle at O M Curtis with prepaid express.
Beaumont, Tex April 16 James Gossett of this city today wired an offer of 50000 for the Johnson Jeffries fight. Gossett says he means business.
Local laundry service promises fast turnaround and lower costs in Denton. They claim to hire locally, spend money in town, and offer next day return after pickup.
Denton Milling company proposes a contract paying $1.25 per bushel for wheat of No. 2 grade with delivery before June 25 and offers extra if market price above the contract. G H Blewett, head of the firm, stated the terms on Friday noting typical harvest begins about June 19.
Denton Texas residents testify that Dean's Kidney Pills relieve backache and kidney related troubles. Frank Raines says after one box his pains eased, kidney secretions normalized, and he can work all day. Sold by all dealers price fifty cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents Remember the name Dean's.
For Headache ficks Capudine claims rapid relief from colds heat stomach or nervous troubles. Described as a liquid pleasant to take and acting immediately with prices 10c 25c and 59c at drug stores.
McKinney Texas April 16 Senator Tom W Perkins who fell seriously ill while visiting his family here yesterday is reported much improved today and will return to Austin sooner than expected.
The undersigned R. L. Bass is named temporary administrator of the estate of Tom Flournoy. Creditors are notified to file claims with the administrator at once.
Transfers show multiple parcels sold including 3 acres in M E P and P Railway survey for 5 dollars to W L Leonce. Also 29.36 acres in W R Sutton survey for 116.70 to R L Cross and 155 acres plus 3 acres in S Dickson survey for 4 665 to Jas A Henson. Other deeds list 38 2 3 acres in F Travino survey for 400 to W W Russell and 12 12 acres in E White survey for 100 to F C and M M Davis. Historic notes include 169 acres in J L Berazard and 91 acres in Mary R Wright surveys for 100 to S A Gotcher. 320 acres in Nelson Box survey for 11 000 to J P Crowley. County parcels on King survey and miscellaneous lots in Dallas county are also referenced.
A shipment of 36,000 bushels of wheat was sent from New York to Wichita Falls by water via Galveston. The move, likely the first of its kind to the area, supports continuous operation of the local mill with a strong wheat supply.
The advertisement touts Perry Davis Painkiller as a universal remedy for sprains burns bruises rheumatism and neuralgia with claims of quick relief. It promotes new bottle sizes priced at 25 cents and 50 cents to fit household use.
Capudine promoted as a remedy for sick and nervous headaches traveler's headaches and aches from grip stomach troubles and female troubles. Advertisers claim squid effects provide quick relief and note it is sold by druggists.
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