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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1909

Page

3

Denton Post Office Uncalled Letters List 1909

List of uncalled letters for week ending August 15 1909 at Denton Texas includes ladies cards gentlemen and postal cards. Letters will be sent to the Dead Letter Office August 29 if not claimed. one cent fee for each advertised letter.

Pmsopchom Denton Texas Washington Clark Millie W. A. Crumb Bertie Dupree A. P. Thompson & Co John B. Schmitz P. M

Electric Bitters Cited as Cure for Malaria in Potomac Marshes

Washington’s plague spots in the Potomac marshes breed malaria germs causing chills fever and debility. Electric Bitters claimed to destroy the germs cure malaria and related ailments including stomach liver and kidney troubles. Endorsed by R M James of Louellen and sold for 50 cents with guarantee by J F Raley & Co.

Washington Potomac R. M. James Louellen J. F. Raley & Co

Former Denton Residents Wed in Canyon City

Word arrives of a Canyon City wedding in Randall county last week between Reuben R. Bates son of Wm E Bates and Miss Annie V Kirk. Both former Denton county residents, they have many friends here especially in the eastern part of the county.

Canyon City Randall County Reuben R. Bates Wm. E. Bates Annie V. Kirk Enton County

Market report shows mixed prices and rain improves crop prospects

Denton markets dull with corn 50 to 65 cents a bushel amid varied quality. Futures up in New York and New Orleans, Liverpool steady. Spot values listed for Galveston New Orleans New York Liverpool. Market rose on rumor of Miss Giles report. Texas weather now clearer and crop prospects improving after rain. Fort Worth livestock receipts include 1,900 cattle and 1,400 hogs with steady steers and higher cows and hogs.

Denton New York New Orleans Liverpool Galveston

Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Cure

A Feiora resident reports a dramatic recovery after three weeks using Dr King’s New Discovery for lung hemorrhage and bronchial illness. The advertisement claims it aids weak lungs, coughs, colds, hay fever, and asthma, priced 50 cents to one dollar with a free trial bottle offered by J F Raley & Co.

Dr. King C. V. Pep J. F. Raley & Co

Dr Abbott Announces Tougher Pure Food Policy

Dr J B Abbott head of the Pure Food Department declares a shift from warnings to prosecutions. He says the department will seize samples of foods and drugs for analysis and file complaints immediately if they contain prohibited substances.

Houston Tex Abbott Pure Food Department Warn‘ng

Rexall 93 Hair Tonic claims tested at the Rexall Store

An advertisement urges confidence in Rexall 93 Hair Tonic to relieve scalp irritation dandruff and hair loss promising money back if claims fail. It promotes two sizes priced 0. and 1.00 and notes M Curtis Rexall Store Elbert offers hogs poultry and other items with contact at 307e.

M. Curtis Rexall Elbert

Denton Citizen Endorses Doan's Kidney Pills

A Denton resident, L. T. Fowlkes of 39 E Mulberry St, reaffirms Doan's Kidney Pills as an effective remedy for kidney trouble. He warns of symptoms like cloudy urine, back pain, and fatigue and notes past public endorsement in 1905. Pills offered at 50 cents by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole US agents.

Bright Doan Denton L. T. Fowlkes E. Mulberry St Texas Dean Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

Great deals from little want ads grow

A tight want ad pitches real estate advertising as a path to share good deals. It urges readers to place ads to reach buyers and highlight appealing property offerings.

Varied Texas World News Briefs From 1909 Era

Infant of Jim Hanks dies after Zephyr storm. Two killed five injured in Trion Ga by electrical storm. Epworth league closes fifth encampment at Epworth by the Sea. Oklahoma land sale totals 208000. Oak Grove business district destroyed by fire. Rail freight outlooks, tax changes, and political maneuvering noted. Pacific coast seismic disturbances and Niagara Falls drowning also reported.

Jim Hanks Dallas Epworth League Epworth-by-the-Sea Trion Chatta County George Culp Gainesville J. W. Childers Clovis N. M Mexico City Taft Diaz Aeronautical Board U. S. Army Fort Sam Houston San Antonio J. L. Wilkins Oklahoma Plainview Sam Davidson Cec'l Lyon Martha Henderson Pilot Point Oak Grove Texarkana State Automat'c Knapp Interstate Commerce Commission Kiefer Iafory Bebling Commission of Fort Worth Main Houston Washington Mexico Pacific Coast Waterloo Niagara Falls Sporer E. H. Harriman New York Central Vanderbilts Shrevepark South Gov. Haskell Muskogee Haskell Jacksonville Texas St. Louis Chicago Texas Railroad Commission

Bucklea's Arnica Salve Hailed as Universal Healer

In a vivid classified style the ad touts Bucklea's Arnica Salve as instant relief for inflammation and pain from burns boils ulcers fever sores eczema and piles with a 25 cent price at J F Raley & Co.

Bucklea Earth J. F. Raley & Co

Bread Delivery Notice for Benett’s Orders

Readable line invites readers to call Long and Turner Co to place Benett’s bread orders for delivery via phone.

Long & Turner Co

Potter County Local Option Case Advances Slowly

Amarillo Texas August 17 Judge Hill overruled contestants challenge in Savage versus Humphries on the Potter county local option election A second motion seeks to make Former County Attorney Underwood a party to the suit The court is expected to overrule and proceed with the trial

Amarillo Tex Hill Savage Vs. Humphries Potter County Underwood

Inclosed Money Order For Liver Purifier Ad

A Jonesville Louisiana reader, H Reilly, sends a one dollar money order and requests payment in Simmons Liver Purifier. The ad notes the product is sold in tran boxes and has been used for thirty years. Price is 25 cents per box.

Simmons H. Reilly Jonesville

Brakemen Charged With Murder in Oklahoma

Sheriff Maxwell of Sulphur Oklahoma arrives in Gainesville Texas with a warrant for Ward Nott and Will Burnside Santa Fe brakemen on murder charges. They allegedly threw a young man named Gibson from a freight train near Davis Oklahoma, causing fatal injuries. They will be taken to Sulphur to answer the charge.

Gainesvillee Tex Maxwell Sulphur Okla Ward Nott Will Burnside Santa Fe Gibson Davis

Capudine Headache Remedy Ad Promotes Quick Relief

Capudine relieves headaches from colds heat stomach or nerves. A pleasant liquid that acts immediately. Try it today available in 1c 26c and 50c at drug stores.

Flick Capudine

Professor Troy W. Lewis Eyes New Business College

Professor Troy W. Lewis, head of the Standard Business College, arrived from Hillsboro to confer with local directors and Chamber of Commerce leaders about establishing the school. He expects strong early attendance and has four men awaiting his catalogue to enroll as he plans a leased building before permanent headquarters are set.

Troy W. Lewis Standard Business College Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce Lewis Texas

Post oak and blackjack wood delivered for three dollars per cord

Local supplier offers post oak and blackjack wood delivered to R J Wilson at a rate of $3 per cord. The notice specifies delivery terms and payment to the seller.

R. J. Wilson

Pony parade pictures at Palmer's framing shop

Pictures from a pony parade may be seen at Palmer's where locals get portraits framed.

Palmer’s

Citation by Publication for Unknown Heirs in Cassidy Property Suit

The State of Texas issues a citation by publication to the unknown heirs of Thomas Cassidy, to appear in Denton County District Court on the 23rd day of August, 1909. The suit, No. 5114, filed August 9, 1909 by W. H. Butts, seeks title and damages for 100 acres of land in Denton County described by metes and bounds, with claims of possession, damages of one thousand dollars, costs, and a writ of restitution.

State of Texas Denton County Denton 16Th Judicial District Judicial District Thomas Cassidy District Court County of City of A. D Sail Court W. H. Butts Towit Deaton Metes N-W Cassidy BE. Bates Coleman White Reginning Dentoy County W. E. Durbin

Bartonville Weather Boosts Cotton Crops and Local News

A recent rainfall in Bartonville is hailed as beneficial for cotton. Residents share travel, health trips, and family visits including T. B. Breeding, Henry Casey, Sarah Cary, Bessie Charbers, and J. Taylor. Travelers report Crops varied, with reports of fish and honey along the South Llano River in Edwards county.

Bartonville T. B. Breeding Henry Casey Tioga Sarah Cary Argyle Bessie Charbers Henry Taylor J Taylor Scurry County Llano River Edwards County

Attend to Your Liver Purifier in a Simple Health Ad Scene

An advertisement promotes Simmons' Liver Purifier to improve liver health and maintain it. It claims the liver faces many troubles and that the product can make it right and keep it so.

Simmons

Pure Creamery Butter at 30c a Pound by Long & Turner

Local home production butter advertised at 30 cents per pound by Long and Turner. Product labeled as pure creamery butter with promotion targeting everyday shoppers.

Long & Turner C

Pork and Beans Lunch Idea From Long & Turner Co

Try a can of pork and beans for hot lunches. No cooking needed. Sold in plain or tomato sauce cans. Offer appears as one for 25 cents, or three for 25 cents.

Long & Turner CO

Notice to Ice Customers Says Prompt Service Will Be Investigated

Alliance Milling Co warns ice wagon customers to report rough treatment or delays by the men on the ice wagons by calling 130 for prompt investigation.

Alliance Milling CO

Train Schedule Fragments for South and North Bound Lines

Partial timetable items show local and Dallas branch trains with mixed times. Entries reference No. 738, No. 281, No. 206, No. 282, No. 714 and varying morning and afternoon departures, but many details are garbled.

Ee Ee Sam Dallas Segediaiarnanite Bie North Bound Cccidiciciee Veceoen Secesnsnentannses Prbak Uilaccinnuiiceigbancaeeel Texas and Pacific

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Lee Pool Live Oak Grocery American Express Office Krum Road H. H. Fry B. & O. Railroad Ieee Balancce C. Lipscomb Sjr City N. Locust Street J. K. McKelvy Court House Duggan Abstract Co North Locust F. R. Graham Denton Mill C. H. Davie Lou Eim Sycamore Streets R. B. Anderson Bolivar Street M. G. Roberts A. R. McGintire Wiley Smith Postoffice L. Fulton J. D. Thompson D. L. Moore Frank Pierce T. J. Goodwin W. Kanady W. E. Botts Owens’ Wagon Yard Rivertanitice In Realty Coo P First Door East of Exchange Bank Typewriter O. M. Curtis W. E. McCabe Garrisonn Kimmins’ Drug Store West Side Ross & Blankenship Attorneys-At-Law F. & M. Bank Frank Wilkinson BEN Sullivan P, Lipscomb Curtis Drug Store Jim Goode Feeq Old Roark North Locust Street Wells & Bass J. E. McCabe Garrison & Kimmins Hester Lester & Brownlow R. R. Turner West Oak St J. W. Fralin South Side Square B. G. McLaughlin J. C. Guy's Drug Store Sherman Steam Laundry Skiles Livery Stable J. W. Skiles Harry Clayton Pearl T. Etheridge A. M. Green Jones Marie Lewis H. T. Austin James Caswell B. L. Chadeoich Crites C. C. Cooper J. L. Florance F. P. Gipson Sid Harris W. F. Moon Andrew McMakin J. W. Rivers Dick Rivers Roy Sloan Bennie Smith R. B. Taylor W.N.U DR. Abbott Rca Brakeman Rockford High School Rockford N. Helin Bear Si Tenith Esy Yas Ae Arrow Coca-Cola
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