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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1910
Page
2
Subscription rates listed for one month, six months and one year. Public notice states the Record and Chronicle will correct any erroneous reflection upon character reputation or standing upon being informed.
City announces a special election on December 17 to fill the unexpired term of W J Lacy, deceased, in Ward No 3. E H Crain named as candidate or official. The notice outlines local election action and relevant jurisdiction.
The Christian Scientist leader Mrs Mary Baker Eddy was said to be in error about a week claims the paper. The physician hired to issue a burial certificate diagnosed the error as pneumonia. Whether error or pneumonia the paper states there is no doubt Mrs Eddy is dead.
Mr Hill plans an amendment for the thirty second Legislature that empowers independent road districts to elect supervisors who ensure bond funds are spent to the district’s satisfaction. The measure aims to remove obstacles for better roads and promote accountable local control.
Denton County Medical association supports removing shared drinking cup and bucket in public schools. They urge prevention over cure, noting drinking fountains reduce disease risk. Ladies clubs have installed fountains at Central school. City and school board should fund or donate to install fountains for ward children’s health.
Denton faces a key advertising chance with the spring home-coming of North Towns Normal. Two thousand former students are expected and will be hosted at private homes and the college. The Chamber of Commerce asks citizens to approve and assist, stressing long preparation and strong enthusiasm to ensure a lasting positive impression.
Hon J B Doyle notes Slidell people show little interest in Weatherford Gainesville line but will dig deep for a Denton Slidell route. Community members ready to contribute up to twenty thousand dollars or more, with total hoped around fifty thousand including financing. Road construction and rights await approval as support strengthens.
Slidell residents and perhaps about a hundred others wish to fund two fifths of a proposed rail line cost. Denton with 6000 to 7000 people awaits an outsider or opportunity to build. A $50,000 nucleus and bond funding could launch the project, with Slidell at $20,000 and Denton able to secure the rest, aiding landowners along the route. Denton has the chance now, with a proactive lead donor ready to start within a year.
A long roster from Fort Worth shows delegates including Dr C C Buster Dr T N H Wiley J A L McFarland Chas Thomas C M Jacobsen James Donald N L Dudley F O McReynolds Geo M Hopkins L G Caddel J G Pow eige J E Bonner W D Milliken L Hamilton G M Hennen J D rowler Albert Erwin Geo P Elber Rev Theo Estell J B Doyle John A Orr M Horton J R Cade W I Hemmcock C B Robinson R J January Frank Wakefield W P Isuitledge T N McCurdy E J Farrington W H Owens Rev J 14 Fincher W A Stuckey J B Baxter A C Bell H R Wilson Chas Mays Rev W H Carter E J Thompson J A Rhoads T F Jasper B F Sizemore H M Russell er J W Balthrop Dr S D Hous er R R Hollowna Sol Carpenter R B Anderson H J Matthews J T Sherrod W A Taliaferro Rev A D Rogers Dr J S Copenhagener Dr A T M Ragland Rev J J Moore Dr T B Allen B F Donald J J Matthews Rev T H A Morris Elder Warren E Starnes Robi Everett J A Julian T J Knight
Dr Saford recalls a fable about proving a statement and asks students to demand proof. The text argues Coca Cola is not injurious, citing analyses by eminent chemists and urging readers to request Coca Cola Company literature to learn the truth about cola.
The Students' Association of the College of Industrial Arts will hold a Christmas sale at the college building Saturday December 10 from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9. A sixpence display from each department features Fine Arts crafts leather work baskets calendars blotters booklets dainty items. Domestic Arts offers hand-made articles. Domestic Science presents conserves and candies.
Classified note offering stove, heater and fireplace wood from G. W. Elbert, described as quality fuel that keeps the cook in a good humor. Includes brief personal seller sign-off.
Hon F F Hill proposes changes to the local option road law to create independent road districts with citizen taxpayer committees supervising bond expenditures. Currently county commissioners supervise funds, often not residents of the district. Hill argues for elected oversight by district taxpayers, with potential nominal remuneration. He plans to travel to Austin for the Thirty-second Legislature around January 10.
An advertisement touts Vinol a liver cod extract and tonic iron claim to strengthen the digestive organs boost blood and restore energy. It cites Prof James Mitchell of Jasper Ontario as an example of recovery from overwork and offers a money back guarantee if results fail. O M Curtis Denton endorses the product.
In his annual address at the Seventieth annual Texas Grand Lodge convention Grand Master E. C. Yantis of Brownwood criticized Masons attitude toward the Bible. He noted a European visit where Paris lodges replaced the Bible with the Constitution of France. Reports were heard by the Grand Lodge this morning.
D T Sanders of Har rodsburg Ky recalls friends doubting his life after a prolonged coughing spell. He finally used Dr King's New Discovery which stopped the cough and improved his health. The remedy, praised as a wonderful life saver, treats coughs colds influenza asthma croup hemorrhages whooping cough and weak lungs. 50c and 1 trial bottle free guaranteed by J F Raley & Co.
Fire at an early hour destroyed twenty four gelf loading pockets, 204 tons of coal and hoisting machinery belonging to the Trinity and Brazos Valley railroad. The origin is unknown and traffic remains un interrupted at press time.
Browntown Minnesota readers report surprising hair growth after using Parisian Sage. A testimonial from Meta Kruger claims nearly four inches of growth in two months. Advertising note emphasizes low price and guaranteed results from O M Curtis.
In Plum Hill, a tin peddler sparks a rivalry with Crow Valley as the towns discuss a branch railroad. Square Latham audits costs, pledges funds, and touts a grand project, but the county scene collapses when a miscalculation reveals the needed sum is 38 million dollars, while subscriptions total only seven dollars and a half.
Claiming to banish pimples eruptions and boils and to soften skin. It promises relief for sores cold sores cracked lips chapped hands burns scalds fever sores cuts bruises and piles. Sold for 25c at J F Raley Co s.
Weather report warns of a powerful wave approaching. residents are urged to prepare by ordering firewood from G. W. Elbert. The notice emphasizes timely supply and home readiness in a period-indicative local tone.
Reports from President Clarence Ousley and President W B Bizzell show attendance near 500 while dormitory capacity is 150. They urge funding for a 200 student dormitory and at least 100 more students in 1911 12 and 1912 13, plus a household arts building and more classrooms and instructors. The measures include library increases, extension work, and closer ties with high schools and local agencies.
We offer one hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. R. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. Walding Kinnan Marvin endorse the firm as honorable and financially able. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Victoria Martinez, a Mexican woman described as a white slaver, was arrested by federal officers in San Antonio for importing women from Mexico into the United States. She is held on a $2,500 bond by U S Commissioner Edwards.
The notice promotes a sensational claim that women would vote if they took Dr King's New Life Pill. It touts the pill as remedying backache, headaches, constipation and colds. The ad appears in the Dallyana Weekly and cites low advertising rates for classifed space.
The Missionary Institute at Central Presbyterian Church may not be held as planned on Wednesday and Thursday. Mrs Sara Lindsey, field representative of the Woman's Foreign Mission Board, and Miss Heine Keil, field secretary of the Woman's Home Mission Board, were to conduct the program published Monday despite the possible postponement.
Cleburne paper notes possible Denton dates to be announced later while asserting demands must be met in any business line. The Long & King firm declares it meets the demands of many Denton families and offers contact by phone, advertising wares and time.
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