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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1909
Page
2
The Record and Chronicle states a public notice in Denton Texas is forthcoming. It warns that any erroneous reflection about individuals or firms in its columns will be corrected upon notification to the publishers.
The passage discusses a proposed Texas legislative itinerary to visit diverse regions from Washington to El Paso. It notes the state’s size and varied needs and argues personal visits aid understanding across North and South Texas, Central West, Southwest, and East Texas.
The story details James Oliver, an immigrant’s rise from poverty to riches through plow moldboard innovation. He bought his first home for 18 dollars, then a stake in a foundry, and avoided trusts while keeping Oliver factories running through the 1890s and 1907 panics to protect workers. The piece frames this as a Fraternal Elbertus Little Journeys feature with advertising value.
The article notes President Roosevelt plans to erase the name of Jefferson Davis from the Cabin John Bridge tablet. It compares the gesture to his earlier discharge of Brownsville raiders, framing it as a move to ease Southern resentment over racial politics and partisanship.
The Secretary of War issued a directive to reinstate the name of Jefferson Davis as secretary of war on the Cabin John bridge in Maryland. The move, praised as graceful, follows a long Southern push and reflects broader reconciliation between North and South.
March blizzard sweeps the middle Atlantic seaboard from New York to Norfolk burying streets in snow and disabling telegraph and telephone lines for hours. Washington experiences eight hours of isolation as wires fail and the storm intensifies.
In Henrietta Pa a mother credits seven bottles of Electric Bitters with curing her five year battle against eczema and skin eruptions on her son. The tonic is praised for blood disorders rheumatism and related ailments. Guaranteed by J F Raley & Co.
At the Sherman trial of Clay Mack charged with killing Fred Schweigenhofer at Van Alstyne, testimony focused on proving the defendant insane. Supt. Gregory of the Terrell Insane asylum testified as the key witness.
Local seller advertises cotton seed meal for sale in Ortom. Item available at short notice with delivery options upon request.
The legislative committee probing rumors about Speaker Kennedy adjourned in Austin after hearing key testimony. Miss Jes sie Kendig, Kennedy's private stenographer, testified she earned 120 and explained payments from Kennedy. Governors Campbell and Sparks and House Chief Clerk Bob Barker were recalled for further statements.
The months-old daughter of G. C. Harrington in Orange Texas was declared dead three days ago but later revived. Funeral arrangements had been completed before she regained life and is now reported in excellent health.
Dr Dora Martin of Perry Oklahoma, national organizer of the Anti Cigarette League, urged action against youth smoking at a Fort Worth gathering. The Federation of Women's Clubs endorsed an active campaign, noting Oklahoma City police report girls are chased from box cars and alleys for smoking as often as boys.
Washington March 5 The inaugural ball closed a triumphal day for the new president in the Pension Building west hall. About 10,000 people including fair women, diplomats, statesmen, and uniformed officers filled the ballroom as President Taft with Mrs Taft and Vice President and Mrs Sherman moved through the crowd. Gist Blair chaired the reception committee with Tomas F Wallace assisting and a military escort from the White House formed the guard.
The Herald Halifax lauds Mr. Tripp as a splendid exponent of his art noting his ease and rapidity in shifting from one role to another. It highlights his fine stage presence, good voice, thorough subject knowledge, mastery of self and audience.
Walter Bradley Tripp presents dramatic monologue Henry IV at the Lyceum in Boston on Friday evening March 5. Admission is 35 cents. Alliance Milling Company announces sale of lumber from a torn down elevator, offering preserved boards at 1.50 per hundred feet for barn or shed construction.
Mrs. Jessie Woodhull thwarted a prowler near her home last night by keeping him covered with a six shooter until the police arrived. The incident occurred in San Antonio Texas on March 5.
The civil committee of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs with the State Health officer designates March 10 as annual Clean-up Day. Women urge local authorities to join in cleaning public buildings streets alleys ditches and private premises. Citizens are asked to sun and whitewash buildings burn rubbish and clear vegetation while ensuring proper drainage and sanitation.
The body of a white infant girl was found murdered in a sack in an alley in Dallas Texas this morning. Her head was completely severed and the body crushed authorities have no clue.
A vintage sales blurb extols Hunt's Lightning Oil as the supreme cure for aches pains burns cuts and sprains urging immediate use to end suffering and delay. It emphasizes instant relief and complete healing.
Unidentified body located beside Cotton Belt tracks near Sulphur Springs Texas early today. Both legs severed and head crushed. A watch money and a letter to H H Jackson Texarkana Ark found in pockets. Believed to have fallen from a train last night.
W J Parker a black swindler who posed as a banker and ran swindles totaling about 100000 was sentenced by the federal court to thirteen months in Leavenworth Kansas The conspirators lived in luxury and paid debts with checks from fictitious loans.
Watertown Wisconsin resident J A Swenson credits Bucklen’s Arnica salve with curing ten years of eczema after 15 doctors failed. The notice touts the product for eruptions eczema salt rheum boils sores burns and piles and advertises 25¢ at J F Raley & Co.
Friday evening in March at the Boston venue features a CIA Lyceum course with a dramatic monologue from Henry IV. Single admission is five cents.
Advertisement asserts Dr King’s New Life Pills prevent appendicitis by stimulating the stomach liver and bowels. Claims include relief from constipation biliousness chills malaria headache and indigestion. Available for 25c at J F Raley & Co.
Beaumont Texas March. Charles Gerry a 60 year old capitalist collapsed and died at home during breakfast. Heart disease cited as the cause.
The Echo Mt Olive Michigan praises Mr Tripp for a scholar like recital that avoided stage tricks. It balanced intellectual interpretation with genuine fun in a humorous play, pleasing an appreciative audience.
Burrell races through forest to intercept a stake dispute over Necia Gale’s claims. He claims to have jumped the contested locations and forces Runnion and Stark to confront the switch, while Gale and Necia align with him against their adversaries. Gale shares plans for future action with Alluna as Doret, Lee, and the others move toward Black Bear creek.
In the store Necia explains she has become a mine owner and has information on Lee's strike. Corporal Thomas learns of her trip while Gale is away, and Necia reveals a trail by Black Bear creek that could save hours, hinting at prior plans. The scene ends with a question about accompanying Burrell and a tease for continuation.
A local shop offers ready to view spring clothing samples before selection. They state no harm in showing items even if not available and emphasize made to individual order. They feature stylish hats shirts neckwear hosiery and cleaning and pressing services.
Mr and Mrs Knight of near Lewisville hosted guests Mr and Mrs Chambers. The six month old baby of Mr and Mrs W H Gaaktms died of membranous croup and was buried at Jackson cemetery. Miss Jennie McGee and Miss Katie Taylor of Denton visited. Mrs Blewett and children are visiting Decatur this week.
Denton Texas resident E. P. Pickrell reports years of kidney trouble worsened by colds and overexertion. Doan's Kidney Pills restored kidney function and eased back pain after use. Sold by J F Raley Co. drugstore. 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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