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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1909
Page
2
The Record and Chronicle invite corrections of any erroneous reflections on the character or reputation of firms individuals or corporations appearing in its columns. Call attention to the publishers to ensure prompt correction.
On November 16 nine of fifteen banks reported deposits totaling 1 383 000 dollars. The figure reflects cautious savings activity and suggests a steady financial climate in the county.
The Aubrey precinct advocates a good roads bond, hoping the vote carries to benefit local infrastructure and show the neighboring wealthier area how bond elections should work. The lines stressing community impact emphasize Aubrey’s stake in improved roads.
The Honey Grove Signal and the Bonham News clash over local deposits. Honey Grove reports three banks with 779 776 dollars, Bonham cites three banks totaling 774 815 dollars. Denton area banks show 946 000 in three, with twelve other Denton County banks noted.
San Antonio Mayor Callaghan urges property owners to boost ciudad appeal through small, neighborly upgrades. He promotes sod, rosebushes, clean lawns, and concrete walks, arguing visible improvements lift surrounding property values and encourage others to lead.
An old drug store ad promotes Capudine as a liquid remedy for headaches from colds heat stomach and nervous troubles. It claims immediate action and pleasant ingestion with prices 10 25 and 50 cents for sale at drug stores.
Decatur Texas December 3 D H Hokett a farmer ten miles below Decatur in Anneville neighborhood was arrested and jailed on a charge of killing his wife. Neighbors found the woman dead with her face blown off and throat cut after a gunshot. Hokett says she committed suicide and was in bed beside him. The case is under jury inquiry with foul play suspected by locals.
In a terse testimonial Thos H Reilly of Jonesville Pennsylvania says he has used Simmons Liver Purifier for thirty years. The notice requests money orders for one dollar and promises the medicine in tin boxes at 25 cents per box.
Deputy Sheriff Wilson reported the drowning of Rafe Dobson in Big Elm west of Aubrey after attempting to ford a flood swollen creek. Mrs. Will Kerbow raised the alarm. a search party found the body snagged on a stream snag. An inquest by Justice Beauchamp returned a verdict in line with the evidence.
Fever reducing remedy Hicks' Capucline offered in 25 and 50 cent sizes at drug stores. Claims relief from fever and aches due to malaria colds or overheating.
David Warfield, praised as America’s leading actor, comes to Dallas under David Belasco to perform The Music Master for six shows starting Monday December 6 including a Wednesday matinee. The three act comedy drama follows a German conductor who loses his wife and child and searches for his daughter after years in poverty while meeting a host of colorful figures.
Do not be a victim to cold or cough for they lead to pneumonia and consumption. Be wise use Simmons' Cough Syrup. It cures coughs heals lungs and keeps you here to enjoy spring beauties.
W J Bryan will dedicate the R E Lee school auditorium December 14 at 1 30 p m with his lecture The Price of a Soul The event was arranged after Sept Carlisle sought a Bryan appearance in the school building Admiss ion price not yet set but to be announced soon.
Today's installment of the Via Wireless feature is omitted because the advertising columns were unexpectedly crowded.
B F Ayscne of Ingleside North Carolina struggled with indigestion for years and spent much on medicines. After trying many doctors he found relief with Dr Kings New Life Pills, which cured his constipation biliousness and stomach and bowel troubles. Sold at J F Raley Co for 25 cents.
Public Weigher Brownlow forecasts total county receipts may reach 3500 bales, with Denton possibly second in the county behind Pilot Point’s near 6000 bales. Through Thursday night Denton total stands at 3356 bales, as 2396 arrived at the public yard and 950 at the gins. Growth is slow but cotton remains in county stock, many towns halting purchases.
A son of Tom Boyd from the western county was taken to Fort Worth this week by Deputy Taylor and handed to Mr. Boyd who then took him to the Epileptic colony at Abilene.
Local newspaper ad claims deafness from inflamed Eustachian tube can be cured only by constitutional remedies. It offers one hundred dollars for cases cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and invites readers to request free circulars from F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.
The ad touts Hexamethylenetetramine as a valuable ingredient in Foley's Kidney Remedy. It claims the chemical is a uric acid solvent and antiseptic for the urine and urges taking Foley's Kidney Remedy at first sign of irregularities to prevent serious illness.
Col J B Yeagley a former Denton resident died at his son J W Yeagley’s home in Houston. Telegram says burial at I C O F cemetery in Denton. He was 69, born Indianapolis, Civil War veteran and Grand Army of the Republic member. Survived by wife five sons and two daughters.
Mrs J F Ford widow of Dr Ford has died at Decatur. Texas valuation rises to 2 306648129 from last year by 1452 424649. Prairie runs aground at Delaware river mouth on way to Caribbean. Patrick’s request for new trial denied. he remains in prison. U S gunboats move to Central America to guard American life and property in Nicaragua. Vicksburg guns face Corinto customs house and town.
Foley's Urino Laxative is presented as ideal for women and children due to mild action and pleasant taste. It claims to be preferable to harsh purgatives and to cure constipation, as advertised by Garrison & Kimmins.
A reader from Hallettsville Texas writes that Hunt's Lightning Oil relieves pain and sprains and expresses strong satisfaction. The testimonial notes 25 and 50 cent bottles are available.
George Wright, sentenced to hang at Hemphill for murder, received a second respite from the governor. The date was extended to December 17 to allow a hearing on a plea for commutation to life imprisonment.
It will pay you to get prices on plumbing supplies and plumbing work from Wilson Hardware Company.
Washington December 3. Congressmen Henry Beal Smith Gillespie of Texas and Clayton of Alabama with Texas Farmers union will ask the President to recommend legislation to stop gambling in farm products.
Mrs Eula Preslad of Greenfield Tennessee says for fifteen years she has kept Hunt's Cure on hand to treat itching skin trouble including eczema and ringworm. She calls it peerless and an old friend and a true remedy priced at 50 cents a box.
Mrs. O Rhinevault of Vestal Center New York extols Electric Bitters as a divine gift to women. The tonic allegedly restores buoyant spirits vigor and health while curing nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headaches backache fainting and dizziness. Available for 50 cents at J F Raley and Co.
The ad touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a cure for pimples skin eruptions sores boils and more. It promises softer velvet skin and facial improvement and claims to help with piles. Available for 25 cents at J F Raley.
A Philadelphia chemist touts Parisian Sage as a hair grower that destroys dandruff germs nourishes roots and adds life and brilliancy. O M Curtis in Denton guarantees it cures dandruff itching and hair loss in two weeks or money back. Price 50 cents. Manufactured in Buffalo New York by Giroux Mfg. Co. Nv24 Dc3-10.
The fast Denver passenger train crashed into the Wichita Falls and Northwestern at Wichita Falls. Fireman T. B. Bagley was instantly killed and several passengers injured.
A Boston resident reports lasting cure of chronic throat disease after using Hyomei, stating that prior specialists failed and the remedy worked after twelve years of symptoms. The testimonial touts an inhaler kit and claims relief for catarrh and bronchial issues, with sales through various dealers.
State's counsel C H Jenkins in Pierce case argues no law bars women notaries from office and fights to keep indictment. Pierce seeks to quash citing Nagle affidavit ack. state counters defense, delaying trial opening another day.
Nashua Iowa night policeman J N Paterson recounts a severe winter cough and unsuccessful treatments before using Foley's Honey and Tar. He states two thirds of a bottle cured him and calls it the greatest cough and lung medicine in the world. Gar rison Kimmins.
The Texas penitentiaries steel pipe industry faces threat from interstate railroad rate reductions favoring Alabama pipe factories. Railroad Commissioner W. D. Williams reports railroads have agreed on a $1.80 per ton price cut, information received today in Austin.
W J Atkins, night watchman at Banners Springs Tennessee, suffered severe lung trouble from dampness and cold while working alone at night. After trying many remedies he used Dr King s New Discovery and recovered enough to return to work. The advertisement touts cures for severe colds and related throat and lung ailments, offering trial bottles free and guaranteed by J F Raley & Co.
The list names winners and exhibitors across many classes including white Plymouth Rocks white Wyandottes white bantams and Rhode Island Reds with multiple Denton McKinney Garza Honey Grove Argyle Frisco and Little Elm participants and judges.
The first horse show held with trades day drew growing crowds and strong praise. Despite wet ring conditions, spectators and owners enjoyed the event, declaring it should become an annual or semiannual feature and promising more entries next time. The evening awards listed five gaited Shetland ponies with Cape Grant first among one entry, and Lady riders with four entries led by Mrs. J. Mrs.
Entries include six classes with top placings. Dock Jackson’s colt Charley Elmsley headlines three stallions with first place. five gaited saddle horses saw Woodward and Wright share wins. ladies driving harness results favor Miss Winnifred Woodward. carriage team first goes to John Underwood. best colt sired by Sensation goes to Miss Joe Piner. A surprise parade featured two Percheron and one German Coach stallions.
Denton resident L. T. Fowlkes of 39 East Mulberry Street reports strong results from Doan’s Kidney Pills for kidney trouble. He cites persistent back ache fatigue and urinary symptoms and urges others to try the remedy. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY acts as U.S. sole agents selling for 50 cents with the warning to remember the name Doan.
The Jeffries Johnson prize bout is set for next July 4 near San Francisco with excitement mounting for a major boxing clash.
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