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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1909
Page
2
A public notice states that the Record and Chronicle will correct any erroneous reflection about firms individuals or corporations printed in its columns. It specifies that corrections are made upon being called to the publishers attention and outlines subscription details by month six months and one year by mail in advance.
February 11 marks Daniel Boone born in 1735 and Thomas A Edison born in 1847 per Shakespeare's American Calendar. References to Henry V and Tempest passages appear alongside lines about defending against night riders and borderers.
Denton will see fourteen passenger trains daily with the Katy Flyer Jr. under discussion. Fort Worth and Tarrant County may merge if annexationists succeed.
The article portrays a chaotic Senate scene with Senator Thomas not ready to press charges and a rival claiming Thomas' charges are flawed. It notes a legislative committee's recommendation for liberal funding of North Texas State Normal and the College of Industrial Arts, plus a push for publicizing the college's mission. It also includes commentary on Japan and the Philippines and a general critique of political rhetoric of the era.
An opinion argues that England and Germany require colonies to ease crowded populations while the United States has no such need. It predicts it would take centuries before a similar motive would exist here.
A call to move from talk to action on county roads in Denton. The piece argues for practical plans backed by funding and persistent work to improve infrastructure, referencing split-log drag and the wind jammed act debates.
Mayor Bates reports the city’s general fund on a cash basis shows all floating indebtedness paid and a small surplus. Since 1899 the fund ran overdrafts and scrip traded at eighty cents on the dollar. City investors have quietly bought scrip at that rate, hoping for improvement. Bates notes indebtedness in 1906 exceeded $11,000 when he first took office.
Washington Feb 11 Judge J M Dickinson of Nashville Tennessee is named to be Tafts secretary of war a statement from a Republican senator says. Dickinson was assistant attorney general under the Cleveland administration and now serves as chief attorney for the Illinois Central railroad.
An advertisement asserts Hunt's Cure relieves all itching and skin troubles. It promises guaranteed cure in one box, claiming immediate relief of any itching and cure of any form of skin trouble.
Memphis Feb 11 reports National Ginners' Association figures show ginned cotton to Feb 6 at 12.814 million bales, up from 10.593 million bales as of Feb 8 last year.
A vintage ad promotes Allen's Foot-Ease to ease pinching footwear. It claims instant relief for tight patent leather shoes and for breaking in new shoes, suitable for dancing. Sample free, price 26c, with address in Olmstead Le Roy New York.
President elect Taft and party arrived off the passes last night and reached New Orleans early this morning following a trip to Panama.
Winter coughs distress many. Simmons Cough Syrup is praised as best, soothing lungs and bronchial passages and stopping the cough for quick rest and peaceful sleep.
Edwin Crawford aged 66 collapsed and died this morning in Sherman Texas authorities report. The death occurred at his home and investigators say no other details are available at this time.
The night session ended with Sen Thomas retracting charges and rejoining colleagues as the Texas Legislature wrapped the first sensation of the thirty first session. The House, meanwhile, moved a compulsory education bill with a Sept 1 1910 effective date and debated tax and inheritance measures.
Fred Wigss becomes third wick operator at the depot replacing Woodford while A C Bryant takes Gate's agent post. Gates and Polhemus tour for Gates Safety Signal Board. Hedgecocke resigns as lumber-yard manager to run Conway Craig in Denton. Townley succeeds. Numerous social visits reported plus a life-lengthening claim for Electric Bitters with patient testimonials.
Notice to holders of ice coupon books issued at the ad price to return them for cancellation so new books may be issued at a reduced price. Alliance Milling Company requests prompt action to facilitate the replacement program.
Paris dispatch reports Sheriff Walker arriving after the shooting of Deputy Constable Draper by Bill Mentosh a Black man. The assailant trembled when told of a speedy trial and claimed he thought he had fired on a Black man.
Lookhart Feb 11 State Chair May Storey favors submission and intends going to Austin in the interest of the matter. Ladies Cu-Cura the Crude Oil Hair Tonic will not leave the hair greasy. Sticky or gummy. Guaranteed by J. Cc. Guy.
Explosion of a gasoline coffee urn at Busy Bee restaurant in Hillsboro Texas sparked a fire that gutted the building and adjacent stores. Damage totaled about $20,000 to buildings and stocks owned by Bruce Fox A J Thompson J D Tomlinson C E K Wicker Joe Zimmerman and S W Briste.
Tom Barnett charged with murder in Clyde was secretly removed from Abilene jail last night by Taylor County officers and said to be transported to Fort Worth. Officials offered no information on the transfer.
Green Valley reports continued winter weather with oats sowed and corn planting near. Rain is greatly needed as residents observe farm activity. several residents travel to Denton and Aubrey, with health and social visits noted.
Roanoke notes show W L George of Fort Worth on business, Mrs Medlin and Mrs Carruth traveling to Palforrias to visit Mrs Alden, Dr Edwards the county health officer inspecting a suspected smallpox case, births, illnesses, and property transactions. Farther, T W Buell buys a farm near Grand Prairie and will move this week.
Mrs J H Hall returns from Chicago sanitarium. Baby son of Lewis Ready dies of meningitis and is buried in Sanger cemetery. Bishop Lowrey and wife move to a Bolivar area farm. Miss Elizabeth Smith and Miss Allie Chambers visit Fort Worth. Methodist ladies plan a valentine social at Hale home. Allie Chambers ill with la grippe. Memorial windows for the new church erected. Wille Ashley returns from Waxahachie. Lou Meek hosts a birthday social at Koons home. enjoyable time reported.
Farmers sow spring oats as rain is needed for wheat. Local residents and visitors listed include C. M. Hall, Walter Littrell, Eula Thomason, Ben Thomason, Horton, Dr. Fullingim, Webster Hickey, J. A. Simmons, Pro Richards, Wilford Lee, Rev Porter, and J. P. Lawrence. Peb. 5 born twins to Tom Hampton and wife. Proceeds from cake sale fund Presbyterian church painting.
Secretary Thomas Larkin of the Texas Farmers Congress issued a call for an executive committee meeting at the Southland hotel in Dallas on February 11. The gathering aims to set agendas for farmer cooperative actions and regional policy.
Capudine claims to cure six kinds of headaches including nervous and traveler's headaches and stomach and female troubles. The liquid preparation is promoted for immediate effects and is sold by druggists.
At the casino on the lake Rosalind and Gillespie dance while the narrator schemes to secure papers from Helen Holbrook. He enlists Rosalind’s help, swaps cloaks, and arranges Reginald's role as misdirection as Helen confronts him. The plan aims to expose a Holbrook tangle and ease family troubles.
In my room I examine a sealed packet marked Holbrook Papers from Gillespie to Rosalind. Henry Holbrook exploited Gillespie with Helen to seize notes, and I plan to confront Henry with the forged documents to restore Arthur Holbrook to his sister.
The note recalls Washington who after three doctors and five weeks in bed due to blood poisoning from a spider bite was cured by Bucklen's Arnica Salve. It praises the salve for eczema boils burns and piles and credits John Washington of Bosqueville Texas with the testimonial.
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