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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1909
Page
9
An amendment proposes punitive ranges for loan sharks and agents who charge above the contract rate. Violators face fines from 100 to 1000 dollars or 320 to 90 days in county jail, with existing penalties for certain convictions.
A 19 year old Galloway woman captured a robber this morning as he left with a bundle of valuables. She chased him several blocks and forced him back to her home where she held him until police arrived. The robber identified himself as CC. Neleholdt and had entered as a boarder.
Washington Oance lay bedridden five weeks as blood poisoning from a spider bite produced deep leg sores. He credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with complete healing after doctors could not help. The item also touts it as a remedy for eczema boils and piles with a 25 cent price.
Former Constable Louie Coffman, charged with killing his young wife near Melissa on January 3, faced a postponed district court appearance in McKinney Texas as the case was moved to this afternoon for further proceedings.
Mrs Rosa Galloway filed a district court suit against the T and B for 40000 damages over the death of her husband who was killed by a locomotive. The action was filed in Waxahachie on February 17.
In Austin on February 17 the Texas House debated the anti-race track betting bill. Hill of Denton pressed to send the issue to voters, attacking racing interests and defending ministers while contrasting manhood with horses. The session detailed engrossment of the bill and related measures, with a 60 to 27 vote to advance and amendments restricting poolrooms.
Senate Perkins proposes a North Texas agricultural college in Collin County with 75000 dollars. House debates pensions for Confederates, uniform telephone rates, and district reapportionment. Health bill gains favorable committee report with state health officer and pure food provisions. drug vendor permit set at 100 dollars. Telephone companies seek mandatory interconnections as hearings continue.
A federal grand jury returned indictments against New York World editors Jos Pulitzer Caleb Van Hamm and Robert Lyman and Indianapolis News owners Delavan Smith and Charles Williams charging criminal libel connected with the Panama Canal purchase.
First day of the Cooper Sharpe case in Nashville ends with both sides claiming progress. Taft returns to Washington after a busy day meeting the President and visitors at the Boardmen house. Waters Pierce stay denied. rehearing possible. 220 dead in Acapulco theater fire. no American injuries reported. Davidson seeks copy of stay order from Supreme Court. Arizona and New Mexico statehood bills sent to Senate committee on territories.
A vintage advertisement urges readers to use Pape's Diapepsin to relieve indigestion and stomach misery within five minutes. It promises elimination of belching gas nausea and heartburn and claims one tablet digests all food for quick relief and restored appetite.
Mothers who value their own comfort and the welfare of their children should never be without a box. Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children break up colds, feverishness, constipation, teething disorders, headache and stomach troubles. Sold by all druggists 25c. Trial package sent free to any mother who writes Allen S. Olmstead LENOY N.Y.
Diapepsin product name Pape offers digestive aid sold by O M Curtis. Local ad notes availability and contact for purchase.
Houston Texas Masonry circles report Deputy Grand Master Melish of Ohio answered protests over President elect Taft joining the order. The letter states Taft applied before knowing he would be a candidate and that all steps were properly followed.
Waco Texas and officials announce the city will keep its Texas League franchise. An enthusiastic mass meeting supports the current owners with any losses, and the franchise will not be sold to Oklahoma City. Manager Richards will not return, and steps will be taken to reclaim the players.
An advertisement cites Hexamethylenetetramine as a key ingredient of Foley's Kidney Remedy. It claims the compound is a uric acid solvent and antiseptic for urine and urges early use at first irregularities to prevent serious illness.
Citizens' independent slate, except for one commissioner and the city auditor, captured Tulsa's election yesterday. The result is a setback for W Brady's Democratic organization, Brady being Oklahoma National committeeman.
The excerpt arguments claim Hunt's Cure guarantees cure for any skin trouble. It asserts one box relieves itching and that a box cures all forms of skin ailments with absolute certainty.
In Allas on February 17, Charles Barnes and Lena Young, both about 18, were killed when dynamite caps in their pockets exploded. Barnes’s body was badly mutilated.
An advertisement touts Foley's Orinvo Laxative as a cure for constipation and liver trouble claiming it makes bowels healthy and regular. It claims Grinning is superior to pills and tablets as it does not Erinpe or pnanu seater and urges why take anything else.
Dallas, Feb. 17. The infant of W H Brosden died this morning from burns after the mother left the baby near a stove. Flames ignited the child’s clothing and it lived only a few hours.
Little Elm notes show Miss Georgia Short of the College of Industrial Arts at Denton visiting relatives. Several residents were in Denton or ill, including Grandma Chark with pneumonia and Mrs. Stover improving after illness. A Ladies' Aid party at F. M. Hart's home enjoyed a rainy night gathering.
Alliance Milling Company asks all holders of ice coupon books issued at the old price to return them for cancellation so new books can be issued at the reduced price. New books will be issued as required.
Capudine relieves headaches from colds heat stomach or nervous troubles. Liquid pleasant to take acts immediately. Try it at drug stores 19 cents or 50 cents.
R. L. Horton successor to Hamilton and Yeatts offers clothing made to measure and delivered. Cleaning pressing dyeing and related services advertised from New Phebie 85 with McQuigg Shoe Store also listed.
In Lewisville on February 15 Mrs. M Edger returned from Dallas while E Cobb and others were in Dallas. Buck Lord and Lair Buster returned from trips to Memphis and Arizona. Mrs Jones Hatcher Hayes and Moore came back from Lubbock. W Deegan and Dr R H Salmon visited Dallas, and Mrs Ewing returned there after visiting her daughter. Several residents traveled to Denton Dallas and Richardson for visits and reports of illness.
The Denten company introduces Denco stock feed advertised as the best option on the market. It claims cost savings, versatility with other feedstuffs, and is sold in 106 pound sacks through grocers and feedstores.
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