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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1909
Page
3
Advertisement notes the Elber Woodyard purchase and consolidation with a small feed stove. It offers feed and wood, listing J. Mc Ginnis at 18 McKinney Street with two phone numbers and a dry stove wood special price 2135.
The legislature debated procedures and read a dozen measures as it moved toward engrossment of the Cureton et al bank guaranty bill. The Governor sent additional subjects for legislation while the appropriation bill awaits action next week.
An advertisement urges readers to take Capudine for headaches and nerves. It claims Capudine clears the head and steadies nerves, and directs readers to buy it at drug stores.
The Denton county poultry fanciers hold an afternoon meeting at the courthouse to arrange a full poultry exhibition. Officers are to be elected and committees appointed to supervise the show arrangements.
A concise notice urging readers to check the Record and Chronicle for classified ads offering goods and services. It highlights potential bargains and the usefulness of the local classifieds for buying, selling, or finding opportunities.
Osage county farmers and cowboys clash as a large Texas cattle herd is driven toward the border. About fifty shots are exchanged and cowboy L. P. Hich is seriously wounded. The fight ends with farmers giving up the attempt. An injunction hearing on limiting cattle movements is postponed until next Tuesday. A Niagara region warning note promotes Electric Bitters for kidney and back problems with a customer testimonial.
The Waters-Pierce Oil company is to pay a fine on Saturday the 24th in Austin. The state will receive 94,366.30 in interest beyond the original judgment, after deducting attorney fees of 90,487.78. Assistant Attorney General Lightfoot arranged the payment plan and currency shipment from New York to Austin as part of the agreement.
Advertisement promises at home cure for bleeding itching and protruding piles via a new absorption treatment. Readers are urged to send address for instructions and free trial samples with local references on request. No money required and requests to spread the word. Mail to Mrs M M Summers Notre Dame Ind.
Seven year old James Sheppard Cabanne, heir to a prominent St Louis family, was abducted from in front of his grandmother Mrs Julia Cabanne’s home in the city’s upscale district. A call from an unidentified man claimed he was taken to Lewiston, Idaho. Police were alerted as officials consider domestic trouble a likely motive and warn of potential danger of a repeat Whitsh case.
Pittsfield Vermont attorney N H Brown hails Dr King s New Life Pills as a reliable family medicine for chills constipation biliousness and sick headache. Sold by J F Raley Co for 25 cents.
In McKinney Texas miller J Perry Burrus disputes Patten’s corner theory as the cause of high wheat and flour prices. He notes a real Southwest wheat shortage and reports purchases to cover until June. He predicts prices will stay high until the new harvest.
The notice invites residents to attend a City Hall gathering next Wednesday night at S o'clock to demonstrate interest in upbuilding the city and county and to participate in local civic efforts.
Fort Worth hosts the Texas league opener as Shreveport battles Fort Worth and Oklahoma City clashes with Dallas. Waco faces the Buffaloes at home while San Antonio meets Galvestonia in the season debut running to September 6.
Beginning June 7 the College of Industrial Arts at Denton begins a month long summer school offering four weeks of practical instruction for women and workers. Courses cover sewing dressmaking cooking household chemistry home decoration photography drawing pottery manual training and gardening. Tuition is free and there are no admission exams or material costs.
Post-Signal reports Mayor I. Newton declares Saturday April 24 a city wide clean-up day inviting citizens to join El Progresso club and others to make Pilot Point a clean city. Street markers were placed at all intersections naming streets. Marriage banns announced for Joseph Schremmp and Miss Augusta Fritcher for April 71 1909. Mrs. J S Dunlap mourns death of sister Mrs. N E Baker in Campbellsburg Ind. A chemical fire engine has arrived and will be installed with J Ed Schmitz of Denton to operate it.
Journal notes A C Calvert plans a twelve foot annex to his store. Water mains are laid and fireplugs to be installed at each corner of the square. The foundation for a new bank and five brick stores on the west side is laid. John Orr and John Sparks went to Dallas for cement and machinery. H P Swisher received building plans for a modern store facing the square to be built with cement blocks, 25 by 6 feet.
Hick's Capu-Mine described as the best remedy for colds and grip, relieving aching feverishness and restoring normal conditions. Liquid effects touted as immediate with 10c 25c and 50c prices at drug stores.
A vintage advertisement touts Siimon's Sarsaparilla as a remedy to cleanse impurities, improve blood quality, stimulate appetite, and increase strength and ambition. The copy emphasizes quick, sweeping health benefits and overall wellness.
The Alliance Milling Company advertises baled shuess priced at four dollars per ton or licensed hale. It claims equal food value to prairie hay.
Berlin dispatch cites a message after a large rally that Young Turks threaten to march on Constantinople to defend the constitution. Belgrade source says bombardment of Pera and Galata quarters killed about 2000 people.
At H S Priest offices Waters Pierces counsel said no further effort will halt the Texas fine payment once the state is ready to receive it. Judge Priest warned the loss will cripple operations and the company weighs re incorporation under Texas law. Eckhardt, state receiver, travels to Dallas to take charge of property next week.
A Denton based laundry advertises rapid service with next day return. The firm emphasizes employing Denton residents and spending locally to keep money in town.
District Judge Wilcox on April 17 ordered Receiver Eckhardt to take charge of the Waters-Pierce company property in Texas. The action assigns control of assets amid ongoing legal proceedings, directing administration and safeguarding interests in the state.
Temporary administrator appoints and requests all claimants against the estate of Tom Flournoy to file claims at once with 212 R. L. Bass.
Chicago April 17. Rise in flour prices by mills in America has spring wheat flour at seven dollars a barrel, about one fifty higher than a year ago. Industry sources say no relief is in sight and prices may reach ten dollars a barrel.
Today's markets report prices open and close across Liverpool New York and New Orleans markets with steady tones. Spot markets show declines or gains as noted and sales volumes given for each location. Fort Worth livestock prices list cattle hogs with top figures and trend notes. An advertisement for Allen's Foot-Ease promotes a free trial and sells the product through druggists and shoe stores.
The minutes show Thursday session payments to numerous individuals and firms including Fisley, Skaggs, Stallings, Treace, and Wilson for groceries, lumber, and services. Other listed disbursements cover hardware, dry goods, haying, plow points, guards, repairs, and various supplies totaling multiple accounts.
A plea from the Minneapolis Star argues newspapers are town builders in contrast to billboards hand bills theater programs and hotel registers. It insists advertising should support newspapers as essential for progress and prosperity.
A Springfield North Carolina merchant George E Blevens reports his son diagnosed with consumption found hopeless by two doctors but recovered after three weeks on Dr Kings New Discovery later praised as infallible for colds and coughs The advert promises 50c and 1 00 bottles at J F Raley Co with satisfaction guarantee and trial bottle free
Miss Marie Monahan, 24, died after a horseback ride collided with a moving electric car. She was thrown, rib injuries pierced her lungs, and she succumbed two hours later. Her remains were sent to Whitewater Wisconsin for interment.
For over fifteen years Hunt's cure has treated skin troubles, especially itching. It relies on proven effectiveness rather than advertising, claiming one box guarantees a cure for any case.
The records indicate the classified sections in both the Record and Chronicle are expanding as they publish more results. Readers are urged to try the classifieds to verify the growth and usefulness of these listings.
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