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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1909
Page
3
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Palestine Texas August 3 Gov Campbell voted in the constitutional election. A light vote is being cast. The governor has accepted an invitation to speak here on Labor Day.
Rev Mason opened a weeklong revival in Justin on Sunday. Local activities include J W White and daughter Ruth visiting in Car to, Loney Zwang visiting Matt Karnes, and trips by Dr and Mrs Pennington to Mineral Wells. Several residents travel to Fort Worth and Hillsboro as the heat hastens cotton wilt and boll drop.
The State of Texas Denton County sheriff sale follows an execution from Grayson county Justice Court No. 1. On August 3 1909 before the Denton courthouse door the north half of lot 11 in Rawlin's addition Lewisville is sold for cash to satisfy a $167.90 judgment plus interest against N L Dudley for the firm Cullers & Henry.
Czar Nicholas visits England as guest of King Edward at Cowes. Paderewski to receive the Legion of Honor. Wright brothers train officers on aero planes. John Heydler named NL president after H. C. Pulliam’s death. French aviator Gundart tops Wrights at 500 feet. Galveston Cotton carnival opens with strong attendance. Longview and Corsicana report first bales. Alabama House approves income tax amendment. July heat peaks at 106 in McKinney. Tobin Dehymer sets auto speed record at Waco. Mineral Wells oil tank explosion injures five. Lone Star Gas to extend Sag pipe to Dallas. Miss Zehner, 15, attacked in Oak Cliff. suspect captured. Two Italian children kidnapped in St. Louis demand $25,000 ransom. Cumberland Presbyterians sue for church possession. Pentenitary auditors to be hired in Austin. Senate delays tariff bill amid hearings. Farili Alabama race riot subsides. mob violence acknowledged. A man surrenders after pistol misused in a squirt gun incident. Cotton futures spike on bureau report. Texas crop seen around 2.3–2.5 million bales. Spain’s crisis outlook raises doubts. Madrid strike averted, smaller cities still unsettled. Spanish ambassador in Paris notes revolutionary strains rather than a full revolution.
Denton Aug 3 The bureau report showing cotton condition at the lowest in years sparked a 30 to 33 point rise in New York and New Orleans futures while spot quotes in New Orleans 12 1 2 cents and Galveston 12 3 8 cents. Local markets dull with few receipts and little demand. corn, bran, and shelled corn moves noted with North deliveries and slight price changes.
Today's receipts show 1000 cattle and 700 hogs at Fort Worth. Steers and cows are steady to fair with 4.60 and 3.10, while calves and hogs rise to 4.80 and 7.60 respectively.
Hamlin Texas Aug. 3 The five year old daughter of T J Edmonson died today from scalding after standing near an ice plant exhaust pipe when steam was turned off The force of the steam carried her fifteen feet to the floor in the accident at the plant.
In Fe ora Tennessee a man credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving his life from deadly lung hemorrhages. He reports regained strength after three weeks and praise for the remedy’s effectiveness in coughs colds and bronchial ailments. Trial bottle offered free with guaranteed money back.
Corn and corn products vary from 55 to 78 cents per bushel with freight and retail adjustments. Hay and oats quoted per ton or per bushel with wholesale and retail differentials. Livestock and poultry prices listed, including hogs, cows, hides, and eggs with standard wholesale to retail ranges.
Miss Nellie Horton of Fort Worth denied seeking the office but indicated willingness to serve if elected. The conventionopened amid multiple delegates cautious over electing women, with W T Loudermilk and C Smith undecided but likely contenders for the presidency.
San Antonio Texas August 3 The state council of the Carpenters and Joiners association discussed the eight hour law this morning and appointed a committee to report this afternoon Berry of Dallas was reelected president Dallas will host next meeting.
The notice advertises Bucklea's Arnica Salve as a universal healer for injuries from hot irons swords and bruises, claiming it calms inflammation and relieves pain for bots ulcers fever sores eczema and piles. Available 25c at J F Raley Co. Also promotes sanitary plumbing by Wilsoy Hardware Co and Curtis violet water 50c at Curtis Drug Store.
National games postponed due to the funeral of National League president Pulliam. American and Southern circuits report results including Atlanta 3 Nashville 2 and New Orleans 6 Little Rock 1. Birmingham 3 Montgomery 3 in 11 innings. Mobile 6 Memphis 2.
The piece asserts malaria germs thrive in Washington Potomac marshes and cause chills fever jaundice and weakness. Electric Bitters is claimed to destroy the germs and cure malaria, praised as the best all round tonic by a Mr James of unknown origin.
A note from the Record and Chronicle highlights the wide possibilities for want ads, inviting readers to explore affordable options and flexible terms for listings.
Public notice commands Denton County sheriff to summon A J Bernard and all unknown heirs of H C Bernard to appear at the district court in Denton on the sixth Monday after the second Monday in July 1909 to answer a petition seeking to quiet plaintiff W D Smith's title to a 47 acre tract of land in the A P Vaughn survey, alleging five to ten years of adverse possession and a cloud due to a claimed deed. The filing asks for removal of the cloud, a quiet title, costs, and general relief. The notice is dated June 22 1909 signed by W E Durbin clerk.
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