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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1909
Page
3
Dr Ada Kincaid physician and surgeon with office at 43 West Highland Street and phone number 295. Jim Goode Livery and Feed Stable offers single and double rigs at Old Roark Barn North Locust Street and phone 162.
A petition in Justin county requests the commissioners court to call an election on whether the town should incorporate. It cites a large percentage of taxpayers signing and notes a likely court action at the next meeting. A health ad follows describing Mother Gray's Australian-Leaf for women's ailments with purchase details.
Zeigler Illinois mine owned by Joseph Leiter reports 28 workers. 26 killed by an explosion. Japanese-California land and school bill tensions spark Tokio newspaper commentary. Missouri governor Herbert S. Hadley inaugurated as first Republican since 1871. Senator Bailey visits Fort Worth, silent on Roosevelt Tillman matter.
The city school trustees selected Overton Parr of South McAlester for the new school building to replace the Central School destroyed by fire. The semi-fireproof two-story structure will cost 28 090 to 30 000 dollars, include nineteen classrooms plus library study room auditorium and offices, with construction expected to take four to six months after bids. Parish, a Denton native now in McAlester, has local support and a display of the design is shown at Minnis drug store.
Despite cold weather a fair crowd attended the installation of officers of the Ladies of the Maccabees held in the Odd Fellows hall. Mrs Nora A McIntosh conducted the ceremony and officers seated included Mrs Waldo Blewett commander and Mrs Lester lieutenant commander among others. Guests were served sandwiches and coffee after.
Street cars halted Monday night as slick rails from fresh snow made hills nearly impassable. Motormen struggled throughout the day to push cars up inclines, notably Depot Hill, the steepest grade on the line.
Rumors from Austin suggest the submission committee may distribute a letter from Senator Culberson urging a prohibition submission. Another rumor says Senator Bailey prepared an interview asserting legislators should follow primary instructions, implying submission could be defeated.
Superintendent J S Carlisle asks pupils be notified that school will be in session Wednesday morning. Cold conditions led to Monday dismissal but heating plant work at the courthouse aims to keep rooms warm. Pupils expected to attend at the usual time.
Advertises Sit mons Cough Syrup as a remedy for persistent coughing that inflames the throat and lungs. Claims to promote rest and peaceful sleep by easing irritation and aiding recovery.
A well dressed white man approximately 50 years old was found dead on the Trinity river bank about 500 feet above the Texas and Pacific railway crossing in Dallas. The body, believed recently deceased, showed no identifying papers and remained unidentified after sheriff's inquiry.
Classifieds note Hicks Capudine as a liquid remedy for sick and nervous headaches traveler's headaches stomach troubles and female troubles sold by druggists. The Record and Chronicle classifieds column grows as readers are urged to try them and prove the results. 30¢ for 6 trials.
Mr and Mrs B W Harmonson of Brewster County visit Justin. J Harmonson and Yantis of Quanah are also in town. Born to W N Shafner a girl and to Sam Wallace twin girls. Petition for Justin incorporation circulates and gains required signatures. A cold spell brings snow, helping crops. Dr Pennington plans a new concrete block building. Joe Allen returns from Oklahoma trip. Standard sells hotel property and heads to New Mexico. Collins hosts the children Friday night. B F Donald travels to Graham. School attendance remains full and steady.
A fragmented passage notes that furnished room troupes are easily suppressed through the use of the Record and Chronicle want ads.
Bellingham Washington reports an earth quake lasting about ten seconds that jarred buildings and caused plaster to fall. No damage observed though widespread fear surfaced as reports filtered from nearby towns and Vancouver BC. Also includes Denton Texas post office uncalled letters list with names and a note of a one cent fee for advertised letters.
In Denton the local want ads appear in the Record and Chronicle, drawing prompt responses as readers search for missed opportunities and items for sale. The combined advertising reach boosts seller interest and buyer inquiries across the community.
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