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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1909
Page
3
The grand jury adjourned at noon Saturday after an even fortnight in session. Four bills have already been returned and others will be reported when Judge Potter reopens district court Monday morning.
In a canal near the Sealey hotel Galveston a suit of clothes and a hat drifted ashore. They belong to Fred Graham a financial agent from Pauls Valley Oklahoma. A note refers to him as the craziest weak imbecile and police suspect murder though evidence is weak. An investigation is under way.
A number of Italian immigrants arrived in Beaumont Texas today from the earthquake region and will settle in the area. They say the climate here resembles their former home.
A large residence and barn owned by D. C. Luna, eight miles northwest of Mount Pleasant, burned today. The fire is believed incendiary. the loss amounts to $5000 with no insurance.
The House approved Confederate amendment for Dallas County and advanced several measures. The spider bill railway shed bill and plumbing inspection bill moved forward. The Ray Hill pure food bill passed after restoring the expense allowance to suit commission needs.
Austin March 6 The committee probing the Speaker and House employees adjourned to Monday after questioning Terrell Tarver and recalling Miss Kendig for further questions on money and a telegram from Kansas City Stenographers expect to finish records early next week with a report that states facts only and avoids conclusions or recommendations Warrant Clerk Blake and two Misses Brown and Reedy testified further Miss Brown claimed receipt of charged sums but denied being told to substitute for Kendie Reedy testified about amounts in the Kendie account
Friday afternoon Mrs. Chas. Abernathy hosted a bridge party at her mother Mrs. Ed Will’s home on East Oak Street. Guests included Mrs. Winston and Fort Worth locals. high score won by Mrs. L. H. Schweer with a honey painted plate. consolation went to Mrs. J. J. McCoo. A two course luncheon and floral decorations completed the event.
Walter Bradley Tripp drew a large audience at the College of Sn oreng Arts on Friday night presenting Shakespearean scenes from Henry IV. He is a polished elocutionist and actor with a pleasing stage presence. His Falstaff and Prince Hal impersonations provided delightful fun. This marked his second Denton appearance following his Pecksniff portrayal in Martin Chuzzlewit.
AUSTIN March 6 The House last night accepted the invitation to visit Fort Worth. A motion for an aye and no vote was overruled.
Washington March 6 Senator Culberson will continue as leader of the Senate Democratic minority in the Sixty fifth Congress after caucus renomination. No other candidate was proposed and Senator Stone praised him as the only viable choice. Senator Monre of Mississippi was elected vice chairman and Senator Owen of Oklahoma secretary.
Announcement urges W B McClurkan for re election from Ward 4. Supporters cite his past care for city business and urge voters to re appoint him to continue his proven record.
The column notes Capt. W J Lacy as a Ward 3 alderman candidate. His long, faithful city service is highlighted and friends urge his re election.
Advertising copy promotes Capudine as a liquid remedy for various headaches including nervous, travel, and stomach related pains and female troubles. It claims immediate effects and urges purchase from druggists.
Washington dispatch reports three dead and three fatally injured from inaugural ceremonies with more than seventy five others slightly hurt. Authorities continue to assess the scene and secure the area as investigators review the events.
Waxahachie Texas March 6 At the habeas corpus hearing of Luther Thrash charged with the murder of J A Bell the district court today allowed bond in the sum of 2000 which he posted.
Capudine promises quick relief for headache and nerves after a night out. It clears the head and steadies the nerves, marketed for everyday business use and available at drug stores.
March 6 report from Cadiz states Vice Admiral Cervera, who led the Spanish fleet at Santiago, is dying at Puerto Real and is under care.
Promote Hunt's Cure as the quick reliable remedy for itching disease. Claims one application relieves and one box guarantees a cure.
The special auditors report on state departments urges economy and staff reductions. It recommends cutting Comptroller's 48 employees to 19, Treasury from 20 to 11, and Land Office from 54 to 43, lowering annual salaries from $55,865 to $25,060, $26,439 to $12,080, and $67,790 to $50,260 respectively.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsia for quick relief from indigestion symptoms such as sour stomach belching and nausea. It sells a 50 cent case claiming five minute relief, suggests eating a Triangule after meals and promises no laxatives or liver pills needed.
London Billposter praises J C Bell of Denton Texas for a January article on the Country Route and expands his successful system of village boards. The piece notes his sites cost one dollar yearly, yield profits, and require diligent maintenance to avoid loss of custom.
Miss Marge McMahan of St. Louis joins Jarrell Evans Dry Goods Co as head saleslady in millinery. She brings trimming expertise but will not trim this season as the firm cancels trimming rooms to meet demand for ready trimmed hats.
Baton Rouge reports seven Black individuals executed in a single day in Louisiana. Six were executed for murder and one for a crime against a person of their own race.
Do not suffer itching piles Hunt's Cure is advertised as guaranteed to cure any case. One box promises relief and a convincing demonstration of its merits according to the ad copy.
A Farmersville report describes the ice plant with engine boilers and machinery on the ground last Monday. Workers are clearing ground, digging trenches, laying foundations for a twenty ton plant to serve local and nearby demand. J N Rayzor and Denton assistants supervise. cottages and offices are provided for operatives.
President Taft issued a call for a special session of the Sixty-first Congress to convene March 15 in Washington. The purpose of the session was not specified in the call.
Advertising copy promises top laundry results with perfect equipment and skilled methods. It emphasizes careful output, minimizing wear, and complete customer satisfaction through a trial.
Denton notes show unchanged to mild drop in cotton prices with May June July August futures in narrow ranges. Local sales reach 6 000 while New York and New Orleans futures move modestly. Fort Worth livestock receipts include cattle hogs with steer tops around 5.60 and hogs quotable to 6.40.
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