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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1909
Page
2
The column Record and Chronicle invites readers to call the publishers to correct any erroneous reflections on the character reputation or standing of any individual or corporation appearing in the column.
The court finds $0.50 daily penalties not unreasonable and discusses a proposed $50 daily penalty and a possible $1500 daily rate for trusts in Texas. It notes county attorney fees limited to 19 percent of judgments and the attorney general may hire special counsel and choose venue in Travis or other counties. The text warns of potential abuse but emphasizes the law’s constitutional strength.
February 27 entry notes H W Longfellow born 1807 and Ernest Renan born 1823. References Henry VI and Taming of the Shrew. Elias Hicks founder of the Hicksite Quakers died. urges unity and harmony despite dissension. Contains scattered excerpts from plays and poems.
A fragment cites Shakespeare noting the arrival of an almanac and a true date. The line evokes time, identity, and literary reflection in a compact, period voice.
A jagged excerpt references Benjamin Disraeli as premier of England with a boastful line about a sharp sword of speech and a nod to Henry VII. It also alludes to Admiral W Harkness, an astronomer, and a dated, cryptic sonnet labeled XIV.
A longshot won in California while an anti racing bill tightens timelines for bookmakers to repay losses. The piece notes the high odds and the swift regulatory response affecting wagering.
Bonham News records show a county court docket heavily marked with the initials vy. 1. 0. 1. The editors suggest this shorthand represents a specific charge or procedural code common to the era, but the exact meaning remains unclear from the available text.
Denton with about seven thousand residents and many students has no park within its limits. The town could secure several desirable nearby locations, and the council is urged to establish a park to serve residents and students.
Fort Worth attorney William Capps denounces too many lawyers in the Texas legislature and warns that lawyers form more courts to spur litigation. He claims 90 percent of state funds cover court costs and criticizes the damage suit industry. Capps represents North Texas Traction Company facing $1 250 005 in pending damage suits.
A Western college professor argues that removing war talk between the United States and Japan would require pitting top naval officers and congressmen against a Japanese crew in a staged ship duel. Survivors would be placed on an island to coexist, ending conflict.
A senate bill proposed by Lirsers Meachum and Mayticla contemplates amendments to the antitrust law. It would raise the maximum penalty under the act of 1993 from 50 dollars per day to 1500 dollars per day though the bill also allows penalties from 50 to 1500 dollars per day depending on circumstances.
Senator Perkins praised the State Normal school at Denton after a visit, telling a Dallas News reporter the institution is a high class educational establishment. He said with Texas growth it will soon be a landmark of learning and intellect and noted the remarkable results being attained at the Denton school.
Miss Lily Beall, sister of S. Beall of Denton, died at 9 40 p.m. Monday at the home of her niece Mrs B R Wright in Atlanta after a monthlong paralysis related illness. Survived by two brothers A J Beall of Charlotte and Samuel Beall of Texas and sister Mrs Frank Lowman of Atlanta. Funeral 10 30 a m Wednesday at 20 Part Street West End residence of Mr and Mrs Milton A Smith with Dr Richard Orme Flynn officiating. Interment Oakland Cemetery.
A French scientist claims a blood based method yields long life while Electric Bitters, long used in America, purifies enriches and vitalizes blood and rebuilds nerves. A testimonial from Sherman of Cushing Maine notes kidney trouble and renewed health after use.
Real Trish potatoes from the Emerald Isle head to Chicago as supply tightens and prices rise. On Monday 15,000 bags of three bushels each of mur phies arrived at Baltimore, signaling a larger shipment en route amid market pressure.
Baled shucks offered at four dollars per ton or six cents per bale, touted as equal in food value to prairie hay. The notice references Alliance Mill and lists a price or rate confusion, indicating an advertisement of animal feed materials.
In a tense exchange Necia urges Meade Burrell to stake mining claims and flee upriver with her to wealth. Burrell resists, torn between loyalty and desire as Necia pleads for escape, kissing him and declaring love before pressing him to join. The pair debate dangers, ethics, and the lure of riches amid a frontier voyage.
Lawmakers discussed amendments to finance the Pure Food department and a joint resolution to pay nineteen men including Confederate veterans. House bills covered evidence penalties and liquor storage, while Senate measures amended local option rules and prescriber led sales. The session adjourned for Dallas travel.
Captain John Bacon of Denton recalls Col Dun can B. Cooper during 1865 66 when Bacon worked for Cooper Selman Co in Waco. The dry goods firm included Col Cooper T J Selman and M W Sudberry with Sudberry living in Waco and S man dead. Bacon described Cooper as a large hearted sociable gentleman.
Detroit woman Mrs M E Fisher with rectal trouble is told by three doctors that an operation is needed but she is cured by Dr King's New Life Pills. The pills claim to prevent appendicitis cure constipation and headache and are sold for 25 cents at J F Raley & Co.
The regular session of the Teachers' Institute of Denton met Saturday morning at the court house. The general assembly discussed school laws with focus on census taking and transfers. The Intermediate department planned work for the next two weeks. The Primary department held a general discussion on school work and methods to improve efficiency.
Rest and Sleep. Few escape those miseries of winter a bad cold, a distressing cough. Many remedies are recommended, but the one quickest best of all is Simmons Cough Syrup. Soothing and healing to the lungs and bronchial passages, it stops the cough at once and gives you welcome rest and peaceful sleep.
Kemp Texas resident J A Stone recalls a planned death linked to lung illness but credits Dr King s New Discovery with restoring his health after years of cough and weight loss. He reports now weighing 179 pounds and endorses the remedy for severe colds coughs and pneumonia prevention.
J A Bell, a student, was shot and killed yesterday near Maypearl Texas. L W Thrash, the man with whom Bell boarded, turned himself in to officers.
At noon the coroner had not completed the inquest into the death of J A Bell shot by farmer Luther Trash. Bell, a schoolteacher, was killed yesterday and Trash was jailed at Waxahachie and may pledge unwritten law amid claims his wife was insulted. The coroner found death from pistol wounds inflicted by Trash. Bell’s burial followed. P Kelly, a clerk in the State Senate, is at home after accompanying the legislature to Dallas and Denon.
The jury, captained by Judge Potter, retired after his charge this morning. By 2:30 p.m. no verdict had been reached, with the judge directing the jury to find for several defendants including the Exchange Bank.
Temple Texas February 27 The fundraising committee reports all stock taken and the city is prepared to become a member of the Texas league pending developments in other cities to determine if join is permitted.
Senators Perkins and Willacy visit McKinney Texas to approve a proposed fee for establishing a branch Agricultural and Mechanical college. Senator Veale also plans to attend and address a mass meeting and reception tonight.
Garza will move its town center about 150 yards north to create room for growth. Thirteen stores will relocate to the new square layout, with landowner Mrs. E C Gotcher paying half the moving costs and store owners covering the rest. Joan Orr and H P Swisher were in Benton arranging the plan.
The ad extols Hunt's Cure as a universal itch remedy capable of curing eczema, ringworms, and any form of itch. It guarantees results from one box and claims to relieve the uncomfortable sensation regardless of its name.
Baled shuces sold at 4 dollars a ton or licensed by bale. Canal in food valve to prairie hay. Alliance Milling Co announces tonnage figures and pricing for hay trade.
The Dr Williams Medicine Co of Schenectady New York offers prizes for letters on Why I Recommend Dr Williams Pink Pills. Texas entries must arrive by March 6 1909 with true statements and full author details. Prizes range from 25 to 1 dollar with five additional rewards.
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