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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1909
Page
5
The Senate will review the appointments this afternoon in an executive session, following the House's lead. The move signals expedited handling of nominations and potential swift action on the listed figures.
A Texas fee bill would place county officers on a salary basis and require the county to run its jail. For Denton county the act sets maximum annual salaries and mandates biennial fixed totals with weekly published allowances, plus penalties for embezzlement and failure to report. The bill covers clerks, sheriff, treasurer, tax officials, and others, with detailed provisions for deputies and jail upkeep.
Austin January 22 The House voted to defer consideration of the submission measure until February 4. They say they do not want to block all legislation and fear a blockade could hurt their cause. Submitting lawmakers can reconsider and vote again at any time. Notable speeches came from Mr Worrtham and Mr Hill. Attention also turns to a liquor sale bill near schools.
Austin reports Speaker Kennedy named new committees including Hill on the public land committee and Ray on public printing. Mobley, a former speaker candidate, headed state affairs. Senate spent most of the day discussing a submission amendment as committees were announced to visit state institutions. Ridgway’s compulsory education bill ages 7 to 17 advanced with amendments. Lively and Cox introduced their fee bill.
In the Senate Paulus seeks to let counties keep three quarters of occupation taxes. Harper and Veale push Bas kin McGregor liquor permits. Bryan Terrell address Johnson grass handling. In the House Porter bans recording deeds with unpaid taxes. Ralston group on health. Vaughan targets frostys as disorderly. Hill Crockett Mitchell seek bonds taxes for schools and anti spitting in public buildings.
In San Antonio on Jan 22 the defense for Will F. Woods, bank cashier convicted of misappropriating funds, moved for a new trial claiming two jurors had pretrial opinions. Judge Maxey overruled the motion.
A brief snippet notes that fine chili is available at the Ideal Restaurant and is served at all hours, signaling round the clock dining.
A B Storey of the State Democratic Executive committee in Lockhart Texas says he will not travel to Austin to press for favorable bills. He cites a deluge of letters urging him to act and calls it improper to lobby. He supports making Austin the permanent home of the Criminal Court of Appeals to save thousands yearly.
The president of the Indus trial and Orphan's Home in Macon Georgia reports nine years of Electric Bitters use. He calls it one of the best family medicines on earth for stomach liver and kidney troubles and to strengthen weak children and run-down people. 50 cents at J F Raley & Co.
Judge S H Cowan of Fort Worth has been employed by Oklahoma cotton interests to petition the Interstate Commerce Commission to abolish or standardize railroad detention charges. Every railroad in Oklahoma is named as a defendant and Cowan sent the complaint to Washington today. The move could save Southwest shippers thousands of dollars annually.
A simple home remedy for rheumatism and kidney bladder issues is promoted with a recipe using Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon and Syrup of Sarsaparilla. The ad claims kidneys will filter wastes, relieve backache and urinary symptoms, and urges sufferers to prepare the mixture and obtain ingredients locally.
A notice announces Compound Kargon is available for purchase from O M Curtis. Details on quantity pricing or delivery are not provided in the readable text. The notice indicates a private sale arrangement.
Chicago Jan 22 S C Mc Coy former Fort Worth newspaper man died at Lacrosse Wisconsin late yesterday He left Texas two years ago.
An advertisement touts Simmons Cough Syrup as soothing for throat and lung inflammation and claims it helps users sleep peacefully through the night. The copy emphasizes relief from a persistent cough and rest for the tired patient.
Tyler Texas January 22 The trial of John W Wrightate financial agent of penitentiaries on a nepotism charge is set for next Monday at Rusk.
An ad-promises Vinol strengthens and tones digestive organs, aids assimilation, enriches blood, and rejuvenates every organ. It asserts the product replaces weakness with strength and offers a money back refund if it fails to benefit any user.
In Washington on January 22, the Senate debated salaries for Federal judges and approved increases. Circuit judges rise from 7000 to 9000 dollars and district judges from 6090 to 8000 dollars. Senator Borah objected to broad increases and Senator Tillman alleged judges tied to corporations, prompting calls for named evidence. The chamber adjourned at 5:49 PM.
In Washington on January 22 the House debated the naval appropriation bill. An amendment asks the secretary of the navy to report annually to Congress any repairs exceeding 200000 dollars. Other measures target powder production and pricing, including a Sherman act violation concern tied to Dupont. The session adjourned with the bill still pending.
The advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar in the yellow package from Garrison & Kimmins cures la grippe coughs that may become pneumonia overnight. It states lungs are healed and strengthened and a dangerous condition averted by taking Foley's Honey and Tar.
Advertises a seven percent land loan from Denton Trust Company urging farmers to avoid high interest on existing loans. Promotes a direct, low rate financing option tied to land.
Taxpayers may pay the 1909 street tax to B. H. Deavenport treasurer at the Denton County National Bank between now and February 1, 1909 for $3. After February 1 the tax increases to $5. Respectfully.
Washington January 22 Senator Bailey criticized Senator Tillman during a debate on increasing Federal judges salaries. Tillman claimed judges are tools of corporations and refused to retract, insisting the statement came from his experience as governor of South Carolina.
Warning against delaying Foley's Kidney Remedy at first signs of kidney or bladder trouble. Claims corrects irregularities and cures kidney and bladder disorders and cautions about risks like Bright's disease or diabetes. Garrison & Kilmins.
The Tennessee lower house yesterday approved a bill to prohibit the manufacture of intoxicants after January 1, 1910. The Senate has already passed the bill, which now goes to the Governor for action.
Denton Mill markets 100 pound sacks of stock feed praised as versatile and mixable with other feedstuffs. Available through grocers for household and farm use with Denton branding featured prominently.
James J. Hill explains his purchase of the Colorado and Southern system, with a Galveston outlet, to reach Colorado coal and ore regions and Texas cottonfields. He admits a goal to move cotton shipments from Texas to the Orient.
The Denton Seed House announces a spring shipment of garden seeds totaling 2300 pounds. All are invited to view and inspect the bulk seed before purchase. Courtesies are extended to truck growers and large buyers by W. W. Kanady, proprietor.
The Southern States trust company organized yesterday in St. Louis. T. B. Meeks of Grand Saline will head the company which has a $500,000 capital stock.
In a Western case a judge grants a divorce citing ill temper and bad breath as the cause. The ad promotes Dr. King’s New Life Pills claiming they cure constipation and related ailments, with the sales pitch at 25 cents from J. F. Raley & Co.
Warren Durbin died at his home Monday after years of frail health following a paralytic stroke. He came to Lewisville from Mississippi in 1894 and is buried beside his wife in Smith cemetery. A life of honesty and faith in the Christian church marked his days. John Heath bought the George Elbert property in the west part of town as local builders advance on the new school building, expected ready by February 1.
Mrs. Frank Hicks died at her home near China's Chapel Sunday night after a lingering illness. Her remains were interred in Chapel cemetery the following afternoon. She was the mother of Mrs. John Roberson whose husband died about two weeks ago. Besides a husband and seven children, she leaves many friends. Her brothers J. E. Jones of Rosston and A. L. Jones of Ennis and sister Mrs. Nora Markham near Krum attended the funeral.
Promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a universal healer for burns scalds wounds cuts bruises and skin conditions. Claims quick relief immediate comfort and effectiveness with a 25 cent price at J F Raley & Co.
D H Fry Jr transfers 97 acres in Austin survey and 26 12 acres in E Morris survey for 1350 dollars. A G MecMath sells 100 acres in T P survey to W C Ellis for 3500 dollars. J L Gammill sells lots 1 2 block 11 Ponder for 150 dollars. G C Masters and wife sell 15 acres in A N P Tompkins survey to O Q Petty for 1543 dollars. Petty and wife sell lots in E Puchalski survey city to G C Masters for 1543 dollars. E J Witt sells corner lot Sycamore and Center streets city to Gran Christal for 2000 dollars. Christal sells back to Witt lots 1 2 block 4 North Side addition city for 5500 dollars.
Edna Davis of Aubrey died January 2 at age 13 years 5 months 15 days from meningitis the brief death notice lists family members and burial date pending.
Birth notices list numerous families from Pilot Point, Krum, Denton, Prosper, and nearby towns. Entries include December and January newborns: girls and boys for Bill Smith, E Bolton, V Pittis, C L Waller, O R Reddick, R L Sands, J A Mounts, J A Dutlan, Jno Rucker, Sam Robertson, W A Tinsley, Thos Hilliard, Jno Mullins, W Close, Ss W aunt, Sriest McKinney, and Evans wife with mixed misspellings and partial lines.
A wildcat advertiser offers to pay the highest market price for frying chickens at the Oatman Hotel, quoted as 139 cents. The notice signals a local market surge for poultry in the area.
Denton reports steady cotton prices with a firm but quiet tone across markets. Liverpool and New York openings show narrow spreads, with spots up modestly. Local receipts are light. Fort Worth livestock shows cattle at 6.25 top for steers and hogs at 6.25, cows around 3.35, calves up to 5.35.
Washingtonn resident W. B. Lipscomb recounts his brother recovering from presumed consumption after trying various doctors remedies. He credits Dr King s New Discovery with a full cure after six bottles. Advertises 50c and 1.00 with trial bottle free and guaranteed by J F Raley Co.
Geo Baker of Little Elm visited. Luther MacGalliard and others traveled to Dallas on business. Local residents shipped cotton to Dallas and returned from trips. Several townspeople, including Pratt, Dickson, Kincaid, and Oliver, were in or from nearby Denton and Sherman. Several sick with pneumonia, and a move of Prichard and Sanders warehouse sale to Medlin of Quanah.
An old advertisement claims Capudine cures sick headaches nervous headaches and stomach and female troubles with immediate relief. It pitches Capudine as a druggist sold remedy.
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