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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1909
Page
2
The Record and Chronicle issue from Denton Texas features a compact daily notice page. It lists prices for cigars and other small items, reflecting typical storefront listings and advertisements of the era.
Fragmentary excerpt lists dates and events from 1909 with references to Roosevelt Taft inaugurations and antique Rome imagery. Includes quoted lines and misaligned fragments about receipts tax on breweries, suggesting a collage of calendar notes and literary commentary.
Denton shippers have shipped about 4800 bales of cotton this season with expectations to reach 5100, surpassing last year’s 4900 total and continuing a growing trend.
Arlington plans funding to secure another interurban line connecting with the Fort Worth Dallas route, signaling confidence in continued rail streetcar service rather than town demise.
Denton needs at least one more rural route to serve families due north. Four routes already cover west, south, and east areas, but many northside residents must travel to town for mat services. Community members urged to help develop a new route.
The San Antonio Express reports a prominent banker suggesting that many vocal supporters of a bank guaranty law do not maintain deposits in banks. He hints that the absence of a national law may explain the push for such guarantees.
The Austin paper urges trial of crude oil on macadam streets saying the cost is minor compared with the potential benefit. Oil would stop dust, aid rain shedding, and help weather damage without washing away, making an experimental program worthwhile.
Washington March 4 The President's salary will be 75000 dollars annually under the appropriation bill agreed upon by the conference committee. The amount is 25000 dollars less than the earlier proposal.
A Mt. On Echo review lauds Mr. Tripp for a scholarly yet entertaining recitation. The piece praises his stage presence as nuanced rather than mere tricks, delivering wholesome artistic fun through thoughtful reading of a play.
Washington March 4 The Sixtieth Congress ends peaceably as the Senate eliminates objectionable features from the penal code bill and passes it without changing existing law. The Bailey resolution on Senate information to departments is sent to the judiciary committee after debate. Executive judicial and military conference report approved. President’s salary fixed at 75000. Senate recess at 6 30 until morning.
The House of Representatives completed most business with unusual speed on the eve of adjournment. Conference reports on military academy bills legislative executive and judicial and penal code measures were agreed to. A copyright amendment on canned music passed amid many private bills. The chamber recessed at 6 15 p m.
In Nashville on March 4, experts in the Cooper and Sharp murder trial of ex Senator Carmack’s fate prepared for more witnesses today. The state ruled against recalling Gov Patterson for cross examination, citing jurors’ Patterson sympathy and lack of new facts from the governor.
An advertisement touts Hunt's Lightning Oil as instantly relieving aches pains burns cuts sprains and similar afflictions. It urges readers not to suffer or delay in using the un equaled remedy.
Sherman Texas March 4. A peculiar insect has appeared in the small grain at Grayson. It resembles a grasshopper in movement but is closer to the cricket family. It is not yet causing serious damage.
Hicks' Capudinge advertised as a liquid remedy for headaches nerves stomach troubles and female troubles with claims of immediate effects sold by druggists in the period promotion framing Capudine as a universal cure within a general medical ailment context.
A Texas and Pacific freight train wrecked near Eastland Texas yesterday. Engineer Parrott was killed, the fireman suffered a broken leg, and a brakeman was slightly injured in the crash.
Continued testimony recounts cashing of two pay checks to Miss Kendig and a $120 dispute over reimbursements. Kennedy argues Miss Kendig bears indebtedness while denying misappropriation. Governor Campbell notes hearsay and committee questions many House staff as tax and badge bills move through. An invitation to Throckmorton is discussed. Paso visit accepted.
In today’s paper the serial story installment is omitted due to the publication of Taft’s inaugural address. Readers are informed the next segment will appear in the following issue.
The Herald Halifax praises Mr Tripp as a splendid exponent of his art. He swiftly shifts from one character to another, showing unusual versatility and mastery of himself, his subject, and the audience. He has a fine stage presence and a good voice.
A fire destroyed a double tenement on lower Seventh Avenue leading to ten deaths and serious injuries among women and children attempting rescues. Police and firemen battled the blaze with prompt, heroic effort.
The jury for State vs. Clay Mack, charged with killing Fred Schweighofer at Van Alstyne, was secured after exhausting the social venire. Testimony began with Conrad, the deceased's brother, detailing the slaying as the defendant fired three times. the state wrapped up at noon after sensational testimony.
D R Long ex alderman and longtime Dallas resident died yesterday at his home 628 Fairmount street services held from his residence to Greenwood cemetery at 3 pm led by Rev Thornton Whaling with Rev Robert Hill assisting pallbearers listed Long born in Washington county Tennessee nearly seventy served in Col Gillespie East Tennessee regiment moved to Texas 1868 later in Dallas county and city council three terms mayor pro tem member of Odd Fellows dies leaving widow six children in Dallas and Denton professional life in implement business remembered for strict law observance and economical city administration mourners queued at his home all day
It saved my life says J A Swertson of Watertown Wisconsin after ten years of eczema and failure with fifteen doctors. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured the eruption completely and is sold for 21 5 cents at J F Raley and Co.
The Brownview ranch three miles west of Granbury was sold yesterday to Co. L. Floyd of Denton for cash consideration of 20000 dollars. It will be occupied by a son of Mr. Floyd and will be stocked with fancy shorthorns.
A vintage patent medicine claim extols Dr King’s New Life Pills as preventing appendicitis by stimulating the stomach liver and bowels. The ad promises relief from constipation biliousness chills malaria headache and indigestion and notes a price of 25 cents at J F Raley & Co.
Telegram from Smyrna reports Masran village near Jerusalem leveled by earthquake with 159 buried in ruins. Report not confirmed locally.
Topeka March 4 legislative action reports that both branches of the Kansas legislature yesterday approved the bank deposit guaranty bill.
A 10 cent trial bottle of D. D. D. Prescription is promoted as instantly soothing for persistent skin itch. The ad claims rapid relief after application and urges readers to write to D. D. D. Co. in Chicago for a trial bottle. It cites satisfaction from many skin specialists and mentions Denton, Texas.
Guthrie Oklahoma March 4, a purse of 705 dollars was presented to Governor Haskell by friends to aid in his defense in the Muskogee town lot cases.
Alliance Milling Company offers lumber from a torn down cribbed elevator at $1.50 per 100 feet. Nails removed, lumber preserved for barn shed or other building needs. Call early for dimensions.
Advance notice touts Chic Perkins as a lively impersonator with a fresh acting style and popular appeal. Her new drama The Little Prospector promises comedy pathos and romance with notable scenery and effects. Perkins performs at Teteht’s Opera House on Tuesday March 9.
Under a new city charter to be sent to the legislature, women may join the Fort Worth school board. Petitions circulate with Mrs. A. H. McCarty named as a potential candidate for a board seat.
An advertisement promotes Mother Gray's Australian Leaf as a safe regulator for back pain, urinary, bladder or kidney trouble and other female weaknesses. It claims relief from inflammation and ulcerations and offers 50c size through druggists or by mail from The Mother Gray Co., Le Roy, New York, with free samples.
Viola E Squires of Chicago declares she will refuse to pay any taxes until she can vote and will accept imprisonment to secure suffrage.
In Seguin Judge Wursbach probes cause of Donald Hill death, suspected beaten with ropes during road work. inquest opened. In Waxahachie five special venires ordered for murder and assault trials with dates in April. In Waco health board to curb sidewalk spitting. Mt. Pleasant reports prairie fire consuming Ed Scroggins property. In San Antonio laborers blasting rock uncover six skeletons believed Indian with artifacts. Palestine dispatch ongoing.
The little son of HM Adams of Henrietta Pa suffered five years from eczema that baffled doctors. His mother writes that seven bottles of Electric Bitters cured him. Electric Bitters are praised for eruptions eczema salt rheum sores and blood disorders. Only 50 cents guaranteed by J F Raley & Co.
Court order directs all creditors of the Denton Interurban and Power Plant company to file verified claims with the Denton county district clerk and present them for allowance within sixty days from February 22, 1909. Claims not presented will be barred. Fred Ed Bates, Riow, 8t.
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