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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1909
Page
3
The Texas House, after debate, restores amendments and sustains a speaker after an appeal from Terrell of Bexar. The chamber then concurs amendments by 94 to 16 and passes a bill allowing district courts to extend their terms.
In Austin the Senate debated expelling Senator Thomas amid a lobbying inquiry and a nine hour House session on the Kennedy committee report. Thomas defended himself denying any scandal in the Senate and urged an end to the matter. The impeachment move gained multiple sponsors, as adjournment followed late into the night with unresolved action.
Local notice lists Sunday School 9 45 a m at the courthouse and 9 45 a m at First Christian Church with Rev Otis Hawkins as minister Morning services at 11 a m with sermon Doubt and Disbelief Junior and Intermediate Endeavor at 5 p m Bible study at 6 30 p m Evening song service and Home sermon Miss Stella Owsley to sing in the morning and Miss Margery Ballard in the night
First Baptist will have Rev Herman E Morris of Aubrey preach at both hours tomorrow with other services as usual. Pearl Street Church of Christ led by F L Young offers Bible echo at 10 AM 11 AM and 7 30 PM with communion at noon and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 730 PM. A cordial invitation to all.
Rev Fred L. McFadden leads Sunday services at 11 a. m. and 7 30 p. m. Miss Margery Ballard sings Eve Hath Not Seen from The Holy City at the morning mass. Westminster League gathers at 6 30 p. m.
Pastor J. W. Farr leads Sunday activities with worships at 10 30 a m and 7 30 pm Sunday school at 9 30 am Bible study at 3 pm and Holiness meeting at 4 pm Epworth League at 6 20 pm regular prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 pm cottage prayer meetings Tuesday night and an opportunity to join during the morning service body invited to attend
Ad copy claims a merciless murderer is stopped by Dr King s New Life Pills which prevent appendicitis by stimulating the stomach liver and bowels and curing constipation biliousness chills malaria headache and indigestion. 25c at J F Raley Co.
The Arlington school board in Arlington Texas on March 13 said it would enforce its rule for bidding calls by boy students at girls homes despite a state ruling by Superintendent Cousins that the board exceeded its powers. Secretary Carter declared the superintendent must stay out as the board vows to fight the ruling.
The document lists Texas delegates to the Woodmen of the World general convention in Detroit in May. Names include M. J. Arnold Bexar county J. D Alexander Garland EK E Brougher Linden J E Bloodworth Clarksville Tom A Kledsoe Abilene J B Cochran Houston W H Dickerson Sulphur Springs C Glenn Sealy E D Henry San Antonio R H Hood Weatherford COA Leddy Greenville R H McDill Dallas J E Mattison Mt. Vernon W W Moore Henderson W P Parker Fort Worth Tom W Perkins McKinney B Reagan Big Springs J J Rogers Farmersville John K Strecker Waco J A Todd Fort Worth Winston H Vance Center H W Wideman Cleburne.
An advertisement touts Simmons Sarsaparilla as the king of tonics that fixes appetite and energy, claims it makes you eat what you pay for, and promises you will laugh again after using the product.
W L Foreman reports Denton county Woodmen fared well at the convention. C G Thomas of Lewisville named head clerk and several county men assigned to key committees.
The seven bottles of Electric Bitters cured the little son of H M Adams after five years of eczema and suspected lung involvement. The mother reports dramatic improvement and credits the remedy for eruptions eczema salt rheum sores and blood disorders. Sold for 50c guaranteed by J F Raley & Co.
Classified columns of the Record and Chronicle are expanding as they publish results. Editors urge readers to try the listings to verify the growth and usefulness of the sections.
Advertisement urges taking Diapepsin after meals to relieve indigestion and sour stomach symptoms within minutes. Claims improved appetite, no heartburn, gas, belching, or headaches, and promises fresh breath and better meals. Recommends 59 cent bottle from a druggist.
An advertisement notes available stock of Pape's Diapepsin for sale through O M with contact details omitted. The copy emphasizes digestive relief and over the counter accessibility.
Personal notices list H. F. Schweer heading to St Louis with S. O. Beall convalescing from influenza. Mrs Elsie Dyer of Amarillo guests of Mrs Earl Prigmore. Marguerite Carson of Clarendon visiting Mrs Albert Erwin. B F Kelsay returns from business trips to Decatur Jacksboro and Graham. A C King and daughter Mayme visit relatives. H H Arendall heads to Dallas for a wholesale millinery road trip. Mandy Tutter off for a month in Panhandle Dallas area and New Mexico. Will A Kinnison and Lena Robertson wed at bride’s parents home with Rev H F Holly officiating.
Asthma treatment claim offers a free trial and full information. Advertisement urges readers to contact Frontier Asthma Company in Buffalo New York for home cure information and services.
Sheriff Will Orr Friday transported Edgar Woods a fourteen to sixteen year old resident of Army to the epileptic colony at Abilene. Woods was described as a minor living in Arayie. The report notes the transfer followed authorities action in Abilene.
J A Swenson of Watertown Wisconsin credits Bucklen's Arnica salve with curing ten years of eczema after 15 doctors failed. The ad touts its effectiveness for eruptions, eczema salt rheum boils fever sores burns scalds cuts and piles and notes a 25 cent price at J F Raley & Co.
A short, fragmentary line notes that furnished room notices are easily suppressed by the use of record and Chronicle want ads.
Denton market figures show New York and New Orleans commodities with mixed May June and July August bids. Liverpool futures edge higher while spots rise. Worth Livestock reports cattle 305 head hogs 1500 with steers fair steady tops 4.90 cows 4.06 calves 5. hogs 6.80.
In Nashville on March 13 a sparse audience attended the fifth day of the Cooper and Sharpe trial for the Carmack slaying. Judge Anderson for the defense argued self-preservation as the core law, while General Washington led dramatic testimony and the state’s case neared its end with closing arguments set for the next day.
Do Not Suffer. No use suffering from itching Piles when one box of Hunt's Cure is absolutely guaranteed to cure any case. One application will convince you of its merits.
Chicago dispatch reports a shift in Taft administration policy toward Southern black officeholders. It says future federal posts below the Mason-Dixon line will favor Northern Negroes over Southern blacks, with Colonel John R. Marshall's bid for receiver of deeds in the District of Columbia noted as a test case. Senator Collum is cited as discussing the change with Taft.
Baylor University Glee Club performs at the opera house this Saturday night March 13. Admission 25 and 35 cents. Tickets available at Minnis and Guy’s drug stores. Classified ad listing.
Chas Coker and wife welcome a girl in Lewisville on March 4. JW M Clayton and wife in Lewisville report a girl born March 2. Ben Thomas and wife in Lewisville welcome a daughter born March 7.
An advertisement asserts Hunt's Lightning Oil instantly relieves aches pains burns cuts and sprains and often cures them completely urging readers not to suffer or delay use.
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