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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1909
Page
3
Lizzie Williams was shot in the head near her East Pilot Point home after a furniture move. John Williams, her husband, is charged with the shooting and remains at large. The weapon was a shotgun fired at close range. two similar past killings are referenced as crime patterns in the area.
The president of the Industrial and Orphan's Home in Macon Georgia reports nine years of use of Electric Bitters in the institution. He calls it an excellent medicine for stomach liver and kidney troubles and one of the best family medicines on earth. It strengthens vital organs purifies blood aids digestion boosts appetite and is best for female complaints. Available for 50 cents at J F Raley & Co.
In Denton on January 23 markets remained bearish despite a Bureau ginners report showing 12,667,231 bales ginned to January 13, below forecasts. Liverpool saw a big price jump while New Orleans stayed near unchanged. Eggs were scarce at 22 1 2 cents, Fort Worth cattle and hogs showed varied gains, and the Bureau report noted lower than expected cotton ginning.
The first mass meeting to discuss the Fort Worth Cleburne interurban will be held in Cleburne on January 25 or February 1. Towns along the line will send delegations to decide their contribution to a $290,000 bonus.
Advertises Hunt's Cure as specially manufactured for itching skin diseases. Claims instant relief and prompt cure with absolute guarantee. If from an old ad, notes the product targets skin conditions and uses confident assurances.
A Pennsylvania Railroad Secon section of the St Louis express rear ended the first section at 50 miles an hour near Johnston last night. The crash killed and injured many passengers. Emergency crews rushed to the scene as wreckage and smoke filled the tracks. Authorities opened an investigation into the fatal collision and the circumstances leading to the split train.
The Woman's Shakespeare club met January 21 with Mrs. Swenson presiding. Members answered roll call with Civil War heroes. Speakers discussed Robert E. Lee as a Union soldier and college president, contrasting Lee with Grant, followed by a discussion on Civil War causes.
San Antonio January 23. D W Breckham sixty a boarding house keeper from Fayette county shot himself in the mouth and temple amid despair over going blind.
Washington Oates, a white farmer near Oenaville, was gashed and stabbed by Ha Reed, a Black farm employee, in a reported attack on January 23. Police investigated the incident and filed preliminary statements.
Recounts the Bel-For Colds and Grip Hick’s Capu chine as the best remedy for colds and feverishness. Claims relief and restoration of normal condition with an immediate liquid effect. Priced at 100, 25¢ and 50c at drug stores.
Olite Wells is believed dying after being stabbed multiple times in the back by an unknown assailant in a late night attack in Lufkin Texas. Police urged witnesses to come forward as the investigation continues.
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