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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1910
Page
2
During a rain soaked Friday a Lula street house owned by Mr. Melson was struck by lightning. A young lady boarder suffered severe shock but only minor fire damage occurred to the flue. On West Oak street a Waldo Blewett barn was struck and quickly extinguished with only slight damage.
A New York dispatch says Col Roosevelt’s upcoming political statement may not back Taft. Insiders at Sagamore Hill split over Pinchot’s discharge and await a Roosevelt Taft Hughes conference. Roosevelt plans no public words for about sixty days while gauging national affairs.
Federal Judge Calhoun dismisses Guthrie's equity suit for lack of jurisdiction over the capital removal dispute. The ruling does not rule on the 1913 clause cited by Guthrie, which supporters claim makes the old capital location pivotal.
The text promotes Hunt's ret oil as an immediate remedy for wounds bruises sprains and skin abrasions. It claims the product forms an artificial skin covering stops bleeding and eases pain instantly. It states Hunt's offers a unique action and effect unlike other products.
Travel ready remedy Hunt's Lightning Oil advertised for in home use and on the road. Sold by all druggists with 25 and 50 cent bottle sizes from A.B. Richards Medicine Co. based in Texas.
The House began steps Wednesday to inaugurate a Bureau of Children within the Department of Commerce at the next session. The bill assigns duties to investigate and report on child welfare matters including infant mortality, birth rate, juvenile delinquency, orphanages, youth employment, and legislation affecting children across states and territories.
The Senate approved the postal savings bank bill 44 to 25 amid efforts by insurgents and Democrats to amend it. Banks will be set up at the Postmaster General and trustees discretion. In emergencies funds may buy government 2 percent bonds, possibly by Taft if bonds fall below par.
State Superintendent F M Bralley overruled Denton county official and upheld Eston W Smith as legally contracted superintendent for Lewisville Independent District for the 1910-11 scholastic year. Board action May 1 1910 is affirmed with possible appeal to the State Board of Education and, if needed, civil courts.
A promotional note from John A Bennett offering Twenty years bottled in bond whiskey at low prices. It claims goods come from U S bonded warehouses for purity and quality and promises refunds if not satisfied. It lists whiskey from $2.25 per gallon and wines at reduced prices with cash terms and money orders.
Denton residents show interest as Prof. F A Hauslein of Denton is named Dallas High School principal amid a recall petition against John C Mann and John W George. Dallas weighs mass meeting plans, petitions, and reinstatement efforts for Morgan and Tomkies as remember Denton links emerge through family ties to local figures.
Representative Butler Ames formally declares his candidacy for the United States Senate to oppose Senator Henry Cabot Lodge. He assails Lodge as backed by large corporations and federal patronage, calling their machine a tool to crush political ambitions and opinions.
The Census Bureau on Thursday announced Howard County with 8,884 residents, Scurry County at 40,439, and Morris County at 1,489, each up or down from ten years ago. Washington state reported 331,064 people, an increase of 58,351 from ten years prior.
Prof Vincent reported to the Paris Academy of Medicine that an effective anti typhoid vaccine was prepared by steeping typhus bacilli in a weak water and salt solution. Animal experiments showed resistance to later typhoid inocula and thirteen human volunteers exhibited high blood resistance.
The state records a first bale of 1810 cotton ginned Wednesday at Mercedes and another first bale in Brownsville shipped toward Houston. The expected arrival in Houston is Thursday.
A large group of more than 100 representative Dallas business men arrived on a special train. The contingent proceeded to a meeting and discussed local commerce and civic matters.
More than 100 Dallas business leaders arrived by special train at 11 15 am and met at the Chamber of Commerce rooms for a short reception. A. C. Owsley welcomed the group and J Howard Audry spoke before the party dispersed to meet local firms. They left at 12 45 pm for Gainesville amid applause as Harris of Pierce Fordyce Oil was escorted to seat front and center.
A compiled roster lists drug firms and enterprises including A. P. Cunningham H. YVers choyle M. T. Lively Nelms Adms J. R. Babcock secretary Chamber of Commerce G. S. Maxwell manager freight bureau A. O. Anderson Dallas Dispatch G. L. Boedeker Boedeker Manufacturing George W. Pierce J I Case Plow Works H E Watkins Burroughs Adding Machine R A Niccolls Harbison F Sliney R G Dun & Co John Sendal Fountain A Calhoun Dallas News.
Several new cases entered in district court include divorces for Willie Ables and J F Walker, and multiple suits to remove clouds from title. Foreclosure and debt actions also listed, with August 22 court convening.
Mr Stavhen forwards a note from Congressman Stephens explaining Denton’s absence from Texas appropriations. He notes Wichita Falls received 25,000 for a project while Denton was left out amid 20 million in national funds, with Stamford and Amarillo receiving 10,000 and 208,000 respectively in the district.
Mr. Poe urges issuing five percent bonds to fund grading and macadamising main streets without tax increases. Using 0.5 of the existing 15 cent street tax could raise funds for a sinking fund and repairs while advancing money to property owners for paving with repayments over time. An employment engineer would supervise the project.
Austin civil engineer Crow presented figures to the Denton Chamber of Commerce directors showing a proposed Denton to Krum line connecting with the Santa Fe at an estimated cost of 150 600 dollars. The group planned to study the project further and bring it before local business interests on July 30 as the next trades day.
The regular airship route between Friedrichshafen and Dusseldorf began with Count Zeppelin's Deutschland carrying twenty passengers over 360 miles in nine hours. The voyage achieved an average speed near 38 mph with peaks above 42 mph. Ticket prices ranged from 26 to 58 dollars.
A Texas legal note states guardians cannot sell or discount a ward note without court order and cannot release ward land interests in a mortgage. It also notes that a married woman's contract is void and her deed warranty does not bind. Acknowledgement of a married woman to a deed conveyed by telephone is void. L Fulton, Law, Fulton Bldg., Denton, Texas.
Bethel community five miles west of Lewisville plans a sonic and baby show on July. Proceeds from refreshment stands will fund Bethel church seating. Program includes string band music, welcomes, baby show, addresses by Rev Lampton and others, a MAS dinner, candidates’ speeches, and a laughing contest.
A streetcar struck an automobile near Pittsburg, resulting in two immediate deaths. Police closed the street as investigators examined the wreckage and surrounding area for cause.
Express charges paid on four cases or more. Schlite bottled beer priced per case with a $1 back for returnable bottles. Fer case includes two additional quarts at $4.25 with $1 back for case and bottles. Perensk offers 16 dozen pints at $11 with 20 cents per dozen back for bottles. Returns of empties are free. we do not prepay express charges on beer.
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