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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1909
Page
3
Houston April 22 Manager Black of the Houston Oil Co. refuses to name a takeover date for the Waters-Pierce Texas property but steps to finalize the purchase are under way. Other papers are being gathered and a transfer announcement is expected soon.
A Denton Texas notice promoting D. D. D. Prescription as a penetrating liquid treatment for eczema argues skin disease is caused by germs and proves salves fail. It states the formula blends oil of wintergreen thymol glycerine and other agents with D. D. D. Soap and reports itch relief within a minute.
Local market notes from Denton and Fort Worth report mixed cotton prices with open and close ranges across Liverpool Texas New York and New Orleans. Prices slid in May June and July August contracts while spots held at a narrow level and sales reached thousands. Fort Worth Livestock shows cattle and hog activity with steers and hogs trending higher and calves and cows steady to higher.
In Fort Worth Texas on April 22 over three hundred Travelers' Protective Association delegates gathered for the state convention after a parade. The welcome address was given at the Byers Opera house and a business session followed with secretary Brashear of Houston and D H Snodtrass of Brenham seeking the presidency. Galveston is expected to secure the next convention.
Word came that W. F. Duncan, 27, formerly of Denton, died at Rusk. Remains shipton gat arrive 12:55 tomorrow and interment at the I. O. O. F. cemetery will follow. He was son of J. H. Duncan and nephew of David Nichols, both former Denton residents.
J. M. Coleman of Omaha Nebraska visits Texas with a group of Eastern Nebraska families looking for relocation. He was shown around by local real estate men and expressed high satisfaction. Coleman will report back to his party on returning.
In Houston on April 22 President Allen of the Texas league fined San Antonio manager Leidy and second baseman Alexander $25 each and suspended them until payment. The penalties followed their refusal to leave the ballpark when told by Umpire Shuster, resulting in forfeit of the game before a large crowd. Allen affirms the referees’ ruling.
Joseph Swind aged 52 a prominent Texarkana citizen died on a Colorado & Southern train near Waleenberg Colorado while trying to reach home from Pueblo. He refused to abandon the trip despite the conductor’s objections saying he would get home alive or die on the way.
Reports from Amarillo Texas on April 22 describe a shift from rain to a heavy snowstorm after twelve hours of precipitation. The notes recount local movements, business activity, and town developments including new brick building foundations, water mains, and a planned fire plug at the square corners.
Texas railroads battle the Interstate Commerce Commission in St Louis to block ICC rates on cotton shipments from Texas and Oklahoma to northern points. The railroads presented extensive statistics claiming the rates are unprofitable.
Track laying began in San Angelo Texas on April 22 with material sufficient to reach Colorado. Freight and passenger stations are being erected as the project advances.
For over fifteen years Hunt's cure has treated itching skin conditions. The product claims success stems from actual results, not advertising, with a guarantee that one box will cure any case.
A light shower fell this morning but dry ground remains. Locals and visitors include Mrs. Mary Spears and children from DPDnton, Mes Ethel Dalton of Denton, Mrs. Mary Robinson in Denton, Mrs. Mam e Fenton in Denton, Bartonville visitors Barton of Decatur, Joe Young and Bud Taylor from Denton, and many others from Denton and nearby towns. The Ladies Home Mission group shifted its meeting to Thursday at the Methodist church. The I O O F lodge sent three initiates to Bartonville. Multiple residents, births, and social events fill a quiet week in Argyle and surrounding areas.
The district court of Denton county Texas orders creditors of the Denton Interurban and Power Plant Company to file verified claims with the court clerk and present them for allowance within sixty days from February 22 1909. Unpresented claims will be barred. EDF Bates Receiver.
Willis Ready, formerly of Denton, visits his brother F M Ready in Sanger while work on the Smith Wiley & Co elevator advances to the third story and the engine house is finished. The town notes burglaries at the G C & SS F depot, missing items, and local residents’ health and travel updates.
Denver announces the International Automobile Endurance Race route through West Texas to Mexico City 2500 miles long. The route includes Amarillo Plainview Lubbock Big Spring San Angelo Sonora and Eagle Pass with about fifty cars expected and all major manufacturers to be represented. An exact road-starting car will be selected next month.
Mr and Mrs Jas Cobb returned to Memphis. Miss Mollie Cowan of Oak Cliff spent Tuesday with J O Cowan. J W Degan came back from Blossom. Bourland moved family to Oak Cliff. Mr and Mrs A H Frederick and son returned to St Louis after visiting B L Spencer family. Mrs John Wood and daughter of Denton visited her parents. L P McCombs was in Dallas Saturday. Mrs Hendrix Knight and children went home to Grapevine. Mrs Ruth Bradley and daughter Trisba returned from Beaumont. U S Ready returned from Blossom. M D Fagg was in Dallas Friday.
Foot powder relieves painful smarting and growing nails and soothes corns bunions Thus tight shoes feel easy It cures sweating callous swollen tired feet Trial package free Sold by druggists and shoe stores mail order 25 cents Allen 5 Olmsted Le Roy N Y
Capudine relieves headaches from colds heat stomach or nervous troubles. Liquid pleasant to take and acts immediately. Available in 1c, 25c and 5c size at drug stores.
Pittsfield Vermont attorney N H Brown endorses Dr King’s New Life Pills as a trusted family medicine for chills constipation biliousness and sick headache. Sold at J F Raley & Co for 25 cents.
The article asserts thin people gain weight only if digestion works. It promotes Mi-o-na tablets to cure indigestion by building and toning the stomach and related organs. O. M. Curtis sells Mi-o-na at 50 cents a large box with a money back guarantee.
Hick's Capu chine promises fast relief from colds and grip with relief of feverishness and aching. The liquid falls to effect immediate cure of the cold and restore normal conditions. Available in 1c 25c and 60c at drug stores.
Relatives travel from Waco to San Antonio after Mrs Henry Harrison age 89 fell and broke her hip while visiting there. Widow of General James E. Harrison doctors say injury likely fatal.
News from Little Elm lists events and visits including Miss Georgia Short from Denton visiting her aunt Mrs. Stover, Mrs. Maud Turner lecturing, a junior baseball box supper for a outfit, and several residents traveling to nearby towns. A Frisco wedding of Miss Jessie Robertson and Frances Malone is noted.
A local laundry service promotes keeping money in Denton by offering one day pickup and next day return, employing Denton residents and spending locally.
A tornado system swept through multiple Texas communities causing structural damage and fatalities. In Detroit two houses fell and a Black girl died. at Deavenport Lamar County six Black homes were blown down with another Black girl killed. RiCardson Baptist church in Dallas County was demolished and Jim N Arbuckle died near Oglesby Coryell County. Caddo Mills reported several buildings damaged.
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