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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1909
Page
2
Public notice states the Record and Chronicle will correct any erroneous reflection about any run individual or corporation upon being called to the publishers. It emphasizes prompt correction on request.
A fragmented 1909 calendar fragment cites Shakespearean references and dates, mentioning Robert Fulton and George William Curtis. It notes a Denton mass meeting backing Judge Grubbs for State Agricultural Commissioner amid local editorial take on perceived slights and political credit.
The editorial argues against a fourth Bryan nomination, praising him but urging the Democratic Party to nominate a different figure such as Culberson or Johnson, arguing the party is too large to be a one man show and that capable alternatives could match or exceed Bryan's 1908 performance.
Judge Grubbs criticizes perceived indifference from the College of Industrial Arts authorities while signaling continued support for the institution. He says he would accept a modest state appropriation rather than a dormitory bearing his name and urges liberal legislative funding. The Hust county commentary notes his alleged snub by the college.
The Senter vagrancy bill, favorably reported and headed for passage, defines many groups as vagrants. It aims to purge towns of idle or visibly unlivable lifestyles and includes tramps, beggars, gamblers, prostitutes, keepers of houses of prostitution or gambling, gypsies, and fortune tellers. Enforcers could jail or assign work if implemented.
The Texas delegation to the Dry Farming congress arrived yesterday in a driving snow storm and were taken to the hotels in sleighs. G. A. Martin of the El Paso Herald spoke on dry farming in West Texas in the afternoon.
An entertainment event is planned for this afternoon to entertain legislators arriving from Austin on Saturday morning. The program is described as on a large scale and intended to impress the visiting lawmakers.
A high profile suit Frank Busch versus E T Broun et al is argued in the Denton district court with many lawyers and one self represented defendant. The dispute centers on a land purchase and a $2000 note transferred through Paschall Jagoe and Ponder to Busch and Broun sought payment via a signed receipt. The courtroom is crowded as numerous attorneys appear for the defendants including W A Ponder who represents himself and a list of others named along with the Exchange National Bank of Denton.
In a remote camp a crew tries to enforce order. Lt Burrell confronts a dangerous newcomer and a skirmish ensues climaxing with Doret’s swift defense and a warning from Rundon. Necla Gale and Poleon Doret share a personal moment over a dress purchase resulting from a casino night gamble.
In Austin, the Senate accepts an invitation to Dallas while the House shows resistance. The day features a personal privilege question, a heated session over Ray banking bills, and debates on Confederate widow reforms, indigent provisions, and education measures. A local option race betting bill is tabled for county decisions.
An old advisory notes that irritated skin makes a person irritable and recommends Hunt's Cure as guaranteed to cure any form of skin trouble. It promises immediate itch relief and that one box cures.
Houston, Dec 24. Galveston management called Doak Roberts to a Galveston conference to consider dropping Galveston from the Texas league. The move would leave eight teams in the loop if Temple or Beaumont are not added.
Mrs M B and Fisher of Detroit Michigan writes of a severe rectal ailment. Doctors advised surgery but she used Dr King’s New Life Pills and was wholly cured. The pills prevent appendicitis cure constipation and headache. 25 cents at J F Raley & Co.
Headache and nervous trouble relief claims for Capnudine with cold heat or stomach ailments. Describes Capnudine as pleasant tasting and fast acting. Available in 10c 25c and 59c sizes at drug stores.
Everett Smith, 17, of Weston, reportedly wandered in his sleep and fell into a well at his father's farm in McKinney Texas. Family noticed his absence, search found his body in the well.
The Texas Supreme Court refused the Katy railroad versus Lasater from Grayson county and Hayes versus the G H and S A railroad from Bexar county. Motions overruled include Jester versus McCormick and Cotton Belt versus B Franks from Navarro. Cases submitted include Culen versus El Paso and Northeastern railroad and G H A railroad versus Degroff from El Paso. The Court of Civil Appeals reversed and remanded I G N railroad versus Washington from McLennan.
Washington endured five weeks in bed after a spider bite brought severe blood poisoning and deep leg sores. Doctors failed, then Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him, according to Joan Washington of Bosqueville Texas. Raley & Co. sell it for 25 cents.
Notice to those holding sediment coupons issued at the old price to turn in books for cancellation so new reduced price books can be issued now or later as required by Alliance Milling Company.
Ladies are invited to inspect new oxfords and slippers offering style and the lowest prices. Long Dry Goods Do features fashionable footwear options and bargain rates.
Advices from Senators Perkins and Willacy from Austin say they will be in McKinney Saturday night to arrange a stop-over of legislators enroute to Dallas. They plan a hard effort to secure an A M branch.
Napoleon Doret brings lavish gifts to Necia and younger Gales as the children receive Paris made lace gown a picture hat and silk finery. The elder girl weeps at pity yet smiles at sunshine brought by the gifts and the moment before them.
Ladies urged to visit frequently to view the fresh merchandise arriving daily. Store promises easy showing and courteous service with no trouble in displaying goods.
A testimonial from Harrison in Kosciusko Mississippi extols Hunt's Lightning Oil as the quickest acting, richest in results liniment for both people and animals. It claims effectiveness on burns and fresh cuts and calls it a household necessity.
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