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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1909
Page
3
Otto Robers aged eighteen killed F. N. Byers four times after Byers whipped his ten year old sister. The youth fled on a horse. Authorities have no trace of Robers who is believed headed toward Knoxville.
Charles Hoover was probably fatally shot today by John Cumby who was arrested. The shotgun blasts were fired into Hoover's body near Lampasas Texas. An untidy line of text mentions classified ads and lost articles.
An advertisement with testimonials claims Vinol cures chronic coughs colds and bronchitis after four bottles. It highlights cod liver oil tonics and notes Vinol as a strength builder for the elderly and weak. Sold in Denton by O M Curtis, Druggist.
Editor disputes a fiction filled report about a drunken turkey gobbler hatching eggs and mocks rival stories from Denton and Bonham. The Denton tale credits Newt White near Lamasco with a whiskey fed gobbler who allegedly hatches eyes, while Col. J. D. Wharne near the courthouse confirms the bird returns to nest and eats regularly.
For over fifteen years Hunt's Cure has been sold with a strict guarantee to cure any itching skin condition. Less than one percent of buyers asked for a refund because it simply works.
In Waxahachie Texas on April 30 Robert Holveck was killed when the shotgun carried by his brother Johnnie discharged accidentally during a hunt near Midlothian. The fatal shot struck Robert in the neck and caused instant death.
The House adopted the appropriation committee report regarding two Denton schools. Teacher salary funds for the College of Industrial Arts were raised from 23000 to 30000, with other amounts remaining as previously published. The Classifieds section notes growing results and invites readers to try them.
A collage of short items reports a Missouri tornado near Golden, a Dallas child injured in a drive accident, and improving health of Decatur doctor David F. Houston. It notes Ada Oklahoma lynching investigations stalled, a $25,000 fire in Clovis and a Chicago grain elevator disaster.
Local attorney N H Brown of Pittsfield Vermont praises Dr King’s New Life Pills as a versatile family medicine. He cites relief from chills constipation biliousness and headaches and notes availability at J F Raley & Co for 25 cents.
Denton Seed House announces special prices on pink and white roses and red and white carnations for decoration day. Also available are sprays and sperrengie arrangements to be delivered on the 4 o'clock train Saturday. Orders should be placed ahead. Ola Phone 33.
Hyomei claims to cure catarrh by delivering antiseptic air from pine and eucalyptus. The ad promises immediate relief, a money back guarantee from O. M. Curtis, and a complete outfit for $1 with 50 cent refills, sold by leading druggists.
Cone Johnson of Tyler announces candidacy for governor with plans to enter formally later. He says he will not align with any Democratic faction and cites limited funds, relying on friends to support his bid amid mixed reactions in Austin and among lawmakers. Other contenders include Davidson Poindexter Colquitt and Col Fuqua amid possible prohibitionist support.
Today’s market shows modest strength in cotton with MayJune and JulyAugust futures up from yesterday. New York prices rise while New Orleans futures edge higher, with spot markets steady to unchanged. Local poultry prices vary from 7 to 15 cents per pound, hogs and cattle show gains, and Hunt’s cure advertisement appears with dermatological claims.
The jury in the Arthur Redman murder case was discharged after five days of deliberation with ten jurors voting for first degree murder and two for second degree. The defendant faced charges in the death of Hill County farmer C. A. Roberson.
A Denton resident J H Tennis reports relief from back ache dizziness and urinary issues after using Doan’s Kidney Pills from J F Raley Co. He says he can work like years younger and thanks the product. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Dean’s and take no other.
The city offers a sacred Ruth anda ntata at First Christian church this Saturday night featuring top local musicians. The performance promises heartfelt solo and choral pieces drawn from the holy work.
Local ad urges residents to mail order laundry to keep money in Denton. Promises next-day turnaround and low prices while employing local workers.
A report from an optimistic town notes the hottest April day in years, reaching 97 degrees in the shade on Thursday. A fierce hot southwest wind damaged crops and garden plants, with cotton and corn withering while late Friday cooler air offered relief. ash showers near Captain Bush’s home sparked fire rumors.
A rustic warning about river dangers follows with advice to heed warnings and treat backache with Electric Bitters. An anecdote from J R Blankenship of Belk Tenn claims a kidney weakness and lame back were cured by a one dollar bottle. Locally advertised at J F Raley Co and Estes Hamburger Stand East Side.
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