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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1909
Page
3
Waco Texas residents report a morning blaze in Lorena that destroyed the local post office the tank of Lorena the Odd Fellows hall and four other structures. Loss is about 10000 dollars with insurance below five thousand.
The passage urges calmness and promotes Hunt's Cure claiming it guarantees to treat any skin trouble. It asserts itching relief and full cure with one box, framing irritation as cause of trouble and presenting a moral lesson.
Notice to holders of ice coupon books at old price to surrender them for cancellation so new books can be issued at a reduced price. New books will be issued now or later as required by Alliance Milling Company.
Weatherford Texas February 20 John Sullivan was adjudged insane and ordered confined in the county jail following an attempt to kill his wife. He had been afflicted for several months.
John Washington of Bosqueville Texas credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with curing blood poisoning and deep leg sores after doctors failed. The ad touts the salve for eczema boils burns and more and lists 25 cents at F Raley and Co.
Courier reports Waddell Worsham, known to baseball fans and ex-Gainesville player, shot and killed Tom Fore at McKinney Tuesday night. Also notice: First Baptist church holds monthly conference Saturday February 20 at 3 p.m. with important business.
The area endured a harsh cold snap from Saturday to Tuesday with temperatures dipping to 16 above in the office. Many water pipes burst and residents felt general discomfort amid light rain snow and sleet from the blizzard.
The infant son of Dr. J. Rice and his wife, born February 8, died Tuesday near noon and was buried Wednesday in Sanger cemetery.
A Sanger firm reports a theft of 209 pounds of coal last Sunday night. The incident follows warnings that fuel was to be provided freely, with thieves operating under cover of darkness.
The Journal notes Neil Chandler wed Mise Ida Hufford in Denton on a Sunday in February. They returned Tuesday night from a honeymoon to Dallas and Greenville. Turner farm south of town sold to W S Warner for 22 dollars per acre.
A powder packet tied in paper was used to clear soot from a stove pipe. The blast split the stove, sent the cap through the ceiling, and the door into the wall while sections flew around. The blast was felt in nearby buildings but caused no stock damage. Soot was removed afterward.
The note lists new cement sidewalk lengths totaling 308 feet added since last report. It names the Senior and Junior editors, A P Crosgrove, Mrs Whitten, Dr F A Painter, Jesse Moffitt, D J Moffitt, and totals 616 feet with existing contributions.
Victor H. Williams of Ardmore Oklahoma married Miss Effie Minnis at the bride’s mother Mrs M A Minnis home in this city. The ceremony took place Tuesday afternoon at 1 30. Rev D B Allen officiated and Miss Gertrude Cobb played the wedding march.
W. W. Smith tore up the old plank sidewalk in front of his store and hauled in gravel to prepare for a new brick walk. The work signals a move to improve the storefront and curb appeal.
Oscar Emory fell from a stalk cutter after being dragged by a team on Wednesday. The machine wound the lines around him, leaving him unconscious with severe head injuries and back trauma. His brother Olin freed him. doctors say he is resting well and should recover soon.
Rebecca Jane Sigler formerly Rebecca Jane Baugh died Saturday at 7 30 am aged 64. She moved with her parents to Bethel about two years ago and married to P N Sigler about 33 years ago. Funeral held at home conducted by Rev N B Baker. interment in Hall cemetery. She left two daughters Minnie Rutherford Ruth Bradley and a son L P Sigler. Member of the Presbyterian Church.
An ad touts Mother Gray's Australian Leaf as a safe regulator for back pain urinary bladder and kidney issues and female weaknesses. It claims relief from inflammation and ulcerations with a 50 cent price, mail order option, sample free, The Mother Gray Co Le Roy New York.
San Antonio Feb 20 Fe H Harriman recuperating here said after his vacation he will go west likely to the Pacific coast instead of making several Texas side trips.
A French scientist links blood health to longevity while Electric Bitters is praised as life prolonging. Testimonials claim Kidney trouble and general debility are cured, with the product marketed as purifying and vitalizing. Sold for 50 cents at J. F. Raley & Co.
Drillers for the Chicago Milwaukee and Puget Sound Railway linked the Bitter Root mountains with a crowbar handshake. The 8751 foot bore was nearly perfectly aligned, with crews from Idaho and Montana each driving about 175 men. Work began in 1906, halted, then resumed under Winston Brothers of Missoula.
Claims that Papes Diapepsin will prevent indigestion and fermentation, letting you eat anything with no stomach discomfort. Advertises a 59 cent case and asserts the product digests all food, removes gas, and prevents headaches from the stomach.
Miss Estelle Muter a wrapper at Sanger Bros was struck on the head by a breaking wire basket carried by a package carrier while she stood beneath it in Waco Texas on February 20. The wire drove into her skull.
A. C. Calvert and others traveled to Denton on various days last week. Neal Chandler wed Miss 144 H fford of Littletm in Denton. Several locals, including Bert Nichols and J. M. Swisher, conducted business in Denton. Mrs. Swisher and Mrs. Procher visited Denton, and several residents planned trips to Dallas, Argyle, and Decatur.
Roanoke news notes J F Able in Fort Worth. Charlie Pickett ill. Marion Smith of Fort Worth here last week. Mrs J F Drosshn ill. T W Buell moved to Grand Prairie. E B Buell to farm vacated by T W Buell. Mrs M A Horton and children joining Mr Horton in Abilene. John Sparks recovering from smallpox. Ruth Fanning burned hand. Mrs J W Roark visiting sister in Alvarado. Mrs Lal Taylor and daughter visiting parents in Louisiana. Mrs Lane visiting sister near Alvarado.
An ad states hexamethylenetetramine a key ingredient in Foley's Kidney Remedy. It is described as a uric acid solvent and urine antiseptic and urged for use at first signs of irregularities to prevent serious illness. Garrison & Kimmins.
Market notes across Liverpool New York and New Orleans show cotton prices lower overall with Liverpool up 2 spots New York down 5 to 7 points and New Orleans mostly unchanged. Local receipts light and egg quotations steady though tone weak with a larger drop anticipated Monday. Fort Worth livestock reports cattle hogs steady to weak with limited demand.
A dense list of current prices for cotton lint corn oats onions eggs butter and meats. Includes per bushel per hundredweight per ton and per dozen figures with wholesale and retail ranges and notes on demand and supply for several items.
An item notes bale shucks priced at four dollars a ton or one cent per bale and compares its food value to prairie hay. It also promotes Orino laxative by Garrison Kimmins claiming it cures constipation and liver trouble without gripe or nausea, urging readers to choose Orino over pills.
An expert offers to handle laundering with a sample showing how they treat linen. The pitch emphasizes skilled care and practical demonstration of cleaning methods.
News from Aubrey reports Reno Dyche relocating his drug store one door east and improving the shop. Local social notes include visits by Dora Ratchford and Miss Muffet Mountain from Pilot Point, plus a Valentine party at Dr S D Houser’s.
The notice promotes D D D Prescription as a simple cure for infantile eczema and other childhood skin diseases. It cites a testimonial from Rev. Lewis Steeler of Weatherly, Pennsylvania, describing a dramatic improvement after using about three and a half bottles.
Advertisements in the Mecora and Chronicle attract quick returns as residents in Denton read the Record and Chronicle, boosting local business turnover.
A fragment notes a troubling habit of avoiding ads and promotions. The line hints at missed marketing opportunities and risk to visibility, urging attention to outreach and engagement strategies.
After purchasing the Dentoy Dairy and its goodwill, the new owner expresses gratitude to customers and promises continued high quality milk butter thick cream and buttermilk from a large Jersey herd.
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