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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1909
Page
3
Advertising rates per word and space rules dominate the column. Local services include drug work moving households, dentist J W Fralin in Dentour, and professionals Hester Brownlow Ross Blankenship McLaughlin Guy’s drug store. Calls announced for scavenger work and office locations in Texas.
Main University in Austin offers tuition free programs with annual expenses from 180 dollars. Session starts September 22 1909 for arts education engineering law and summer school. Medical Department in Galveston opens September 28 with four year medical and other health programs.
Offer to send the Daily Record and Chronicle during summer travel with daily address changes if needed. Price remains the home rate of 40c. Back issues available if a copy is missed.
The 1909 Denton District Court issues citation for Lou Reager to appear August 25, 1909 regarding a contract to convey about 112 acres from John R. Henry’s 640 acre survey. Plaintiff Robt Stephens seeks debt, interest, foreclosure, and possible sale or contract cancellation with damages claimed. Witness W. E. Durbin, Denton county district clerk, signs. Jung-8 Weds
Aug 5 Denton reports its first bale arrival twenty two days earlier than recent years yet no local quotations or market activity emerge. Galveston and New York futures show declines, while local spots quote around 12 1 8 to 12 3 8 cents. Fort Worth Livestock receipts include 2400 cattle, 1700 hogs with mixed price tides.
Mrs Felicia Robinson, now Mrs Greer, married Tuesday night in Fort Worth. Mr and Mrs J H Greer arrived this afternoon to visit Mrs Greer’s parents, Mr and Mrs T A Robinson, following the ceremony.
A marriage occurred at the Fort Worth courthouse with the county judge officiating. The bride and groom, now Mr and Mrs Greer, plan to establish their home in Amarillo.
George Vinson was found dead near Quanah and buried there after officers reported a bullet wound to the head. They believe a robbery murder occurred, with the body possibly moved from Quanah. investigators say the clue is slight.
Austin golfer Bob Connelly and San Antonio’s Frank Lewis have gone to the Taf ranch near Sinton to assist in laying off the golf links for President Taft. The best Texas players will be invited to play with the president.
Chickasha Oklahoma August 5 Geo McDonald son of P T McDonald who yesterday shot and killed J T Thompson and his wife then died by suicide was released from custody The coroner's jury found P T McDonald insane The victims were buried today
Galveston Texas August 5 ten of the thirteen men arrested Sunday by Texas rangers and charged with gambling pleaded guilty in the corporation court this morning. They were fined ten dollars and costs. Three cases were postponed.
New Orleans August 5 Valises contents valued at $700 were stolen this morning from Frank Yow of Mineral Wells Texas at the local station. He was enroute to Seagrove North Carolina.
Fifty union plumbers walked out in Dallas claiming master plumbers discriminate against two members. The strike is described as justified by the workers amid ongoing labor tensions in the city.
Community visitors and family guests fill the Dickson area as residents host relatives from Denton Graford Gainesville and Arkadelphia. The report notes travels to Brownwood Aubrey and Denton county with church services drawing large crowds and no rainfall in parts of the region.
An advertisement urges readers to choose Wilson Hardware Company for affordable sanitary plumbing services and supplies.
J J Richardson of Denton visits daughter Mrs R W Fenton last Sunday. Lawrences family heads to Henrietta to settle. J D Patterson and family from Fort Worth visit relatives here. J B Nelson leaves for Chickasha Okla prospecting. Mrs Pearl Lawrence returns to Oklahoma. A Potter of Waketon visits. Bill Mathews of Wichita Falls visits nearby. Nellie Street of Denton visits Saturday and Sunday. Sim B McQuinn of Parker County visits this week. Harlin Mathews of Young County visits his parents. Rev H M Pyrtle conducts revival in Brown County this week.
Capudine is advertised as a liquid remedy for headaches colds heat upset stomach and nervous troubles. The ad claims immediate action and urges readers to try Capudine available in 10c 25c and 45c sizes at drug stores.
Henderson Texas August 5 Miss Mary Conroy an eighteen year old girl was fatally burned while cleaning a skirt with gasoline at her home. The gasoline ignited and flames burned her face hands and neck.
Statement from Thos H Reilly of Jonesville Louisiana asking for the value of a one dollar money order in Simmons Liver Purifier. He notes thirty years of use and requests tin boxes for shipment at 25 cents per box.
Reports note revolutions in Barcelona with fires and casualties while grasshoppers blanket Cisco roofs. Texas sees nineteen new bank charters in July and more in process. Red River navigation survey progresses. Texas cotton seed sales to raise farmer prices. Recognition of El Paso land disputes in diplomacy, and Dallas ranch purchase by Henry D. Lindsley. Kidnapping case prompts $25,000 demand. tariff and cotton bagging debates advance in Senate. cuts in proposed customs court pay amid tariff issues.
Beaumont August 5 The County Judges and Commissioners hold their convention here today. Addresses by Judge Wilson of Jefferson, Mayor Fletcher of Beaumont and President Stinson of the association opened the session. The two day meeting continues.
Austin Texas August 5. Several members of the penitentiary investigating committee met with the Governor to discuss the contract to audit the penitentiary books. The bid was not awarded due to missing committee members. Bidders included C H Winterholler and Geo Kidd Houston Meyers and Scholar Dallas M H Hannah Dallas.
Washington health note claims malaria germs breed in Potomac low marsh bottoms causing chills fever and debility. Electric Bitters are advertised as a universal tonic and malaria cure with claims from R. M. James of Louellen South Carolina. 50 cents guaranteed by J. F. Raley & Co.
Mrs. J Hor ton visits parents Mr and Mrs M Horton. Mrs Streetman called to Van Astenye by telegram about ill grandchild. Mrs Mason in Fort Worth. Hood family of Aledo visited H W Jenkins. Roanoke second nine lost to Argyle. Many local visits to Ladona Saginaw Boyd Decatur Garza and Denton figures in district life.
A late night fire in Melrose ten miles east of Nacogdoches destroyed four stores and two residences, leaving only one store and the post office standing. Estimated loss runs about 30000 dollars. The blaze reportedly started from a cigarette stub discarded in rubbish at a confectionery shop.
An 19th century advertises Bucklea's Arnica Salve as a universal healer for burns bruises sores ulcers and rashes promising instant relief from inflammation and pain. Available for 25 cents at J F Raley & Co.
Senator Bailey delivered a strong address in the Senate attacking the conference report on the tariff bill and closing the debate for the Democrats. He called the free raw material doctrine a humbug and suggested a night session with adjournment likely tonight or tomorrow morning. the bill is expected to carry.
KRUM Aug 3 Miss Scott of Eras visits the Misses Bay this week. Dr Knox falls from a ladder at the new gin and dislocates one ankle and strains the other. He is confined to the house but expects to be out soon. Mrs Stout and children return from Archer City. J H Manby leaves for Fort Cobb about ten days. R L Cole and H F Gale were in Fort Worth on business. Mr Wheat sells dry goods stock to Jno A Hann of Denton. Grandma Finley and W B Nail visiting relatives at.
The Daily goes into twelve hundred homes in or near Denton and reaches practically every merchandise buyer in the city. Regular ad space lets readers learn what you have for sale each day. Reasonable rates and good service are promised. Call 64 to arrange a solicitor visit.
Byron Smith was in Fort Worth Sunday and Monday while Rocky, Oklahoma, returned home last Sunday after a weekend away.
Paris Texas August 5 Paul Welch charged with the murder of Russell Ward at Sumner Friday appeared before Justice Record and waived examination. The prisoner is held without bail Mrs Welch his wife gave bond in the sum of 2530 Over 1000 persons attended the bearing.
A Jackson Tenn testimonial praises Simmons Liver Purifier as the mildest, most pleasant and surest remedy for constipation and torpid liver. The letter claims it does not irritate or gripe and notes it is sold in tin boxes for 25 cents.
Notice to ice customers promising investigation of service complaints. It directs readers to phone 130 to report unsatisfactory treatment by the men on the ice wagons and asserts prompt action by Alliance Milling Co.
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