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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1909
Page
2
A public notice states that any erroneous reflection on character reputation or standing in the Record and Chronicle will be corrected promptly when brought to the publishers’ attention.
The item blends a Shakespearean calendar note and St Patrick reference with a Denton town project update. It states that actual work on the long‑awaited sewer system will begin Friday with the first shovelful of dirt, planning four months to completion and a few weeks beyond to operation.
A number of readers decline paid subscriptions while others borrow neighbors copies or pass attention to the editor. The editor notes some readers only glimpse the issue uptown and the practice is cheaper than subscription. The paper invites more readers to telephone or mail news items to improve coverage and asks for early submissions.
The Thirty-first legislature produced 1,000 bills with 106 becoming laws of general interest, excluding four constitutional amendments for voter approval. Notable measures include establishing a West Texas Normal and mandating agriculture, manual training, and domestic science in Normal colleges, plus reducing permit tax on buildings and loan companies to lower rates and attract outside money. Overall, the session is viewed as a strong improvement over its predecessor.
Citizens urged to aid the April 7 cleanup with Mayo and Bates suggestions from yesterday's issue. The street committee will use city teams and wagons, traverse every street, and must have cooperation. burn burnable rubbish and stack indestructibles in boxes or els for street removal. If done after 8 A M the resident bears haul costs. The ladies’ involvement noted.
Local clubs promise their assistance and cooperation to improve Denton by April, showing strong interest to create a second edition of a spotless town.
George Waverly Briggs argues Texas should reform its convict system citing cruelties and neglect in camps. The piece endorses Briggs' call for legislative scrutiny and centers on reform through humane treatment, productive labor, and citizen rights.
The Saturday Evening Post quotes a con man claiming Honey Grove Texas was an easy mark and that his circus group left town with five to six thousand dollars. The Record and Chronicle notes this likely predates Jim Lowry’s arrival, while the State Press questions the amount as false and defends Honey Grove as rich and cautious.
Dallas reports Judge Charles Frey Tucker died yesterday afternoon after an illness of only two hours. The death occurred in Dallas with details noting the sudden nature of the passing. Funeral arrangements were not immediately available.
In Sulphur Springs Texas on March 17 voters in the Second district show strong support for Senator Thomas, predicting his re election to the expelled seat. Committeeman Dickerson says primaries are too late and all candidates will be welcomed. An overwhelming demonstration last night in a district at least five to one democratic signals approval of Thomas' fearless course.
The Katy railroad was ordered to assume responsibility for an act of its agent in a $625 judgment granted to L. F. Day a former section hand who sued for damages after a fight. Day alleged a Katy bridge tender stabbed him during bridge repairs and sought $25 900 in damages.
Champion Johnson reversed his decision and signed a week contract with a Chicago theater. The move shifts his immediate plans away from Texas and away from New York and Galveston traps for the present.
Crowded courthouse mass meeting last night applauded H. Bascom Thomas after he, recently expelled from the state Senate, announced his bid for re election. Resolutions endorsing his candidacy were adopted.
A reader from Casimer Wisconsin told of a three year old boy who suffered severe constipation and high fever. After two doses of Foley's Orino Laxative the fever disappeared and the child recovered fully.
At a mass meeting in the courthouse here yesterday Hon L B Roach former representative from Titus county was nominated by acclamation to run for senator from this district to succeed Bascom Thomas M G Black and John H Stephens both declined to enter the race.
Congress listened closely as the Senate read the President's tariff revision message. An agreement to adjourn until next Friday followed after the session adjourned at 1:18 p.m.
The speaker assigned committees after the Monday contest, sparking discontent among Democrats who hissed the reading. Fitzgerald of New York led Democratic supporters to Cannon and was named to the rules committee, while Broussard of Louisiana and Harrison of New York joined the Ways and Means panel for backing the Republican speaker.
Washington. March 17. The House moved past Monday’s disorder with a calm, orderly session. Republicans applauded President Taft’s tariff revision message but the tariff bill was not before the chamber. Attention focused on committees on rules and ways and means as the biennial lottery for seats yielded many disappointments. The House adjourned.
An old advertisement claims Dr King’s New Life Pills prevent appendicitis by stimulating the stomach liver and bowels. It asserts relief from constipation biliousness chills malaria headache and indigestion. Sold for 25 cents at J F Raley & Co.
Frank Seasicak about 46, a Bohemian, was found dead on the Katy tracks near Elm Mott eight miles north of Waco. Authorities believe he was killed by the south bound midnight train.
Ambitious ad promises complete relief from itching piles with one box of Hunt's Cure. Claims guaranteed results and urges immediate purchase to prove efficacy.
The ad promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for la grippe coughs claiming it heals and strengthens the lungs to prevent pneumonia. It warns against substitutes and notes the genuine product comes in a yellow package from Garrison & Kimmins.
In Havana on March 17 a small armed uprising broke out at Vueltas in Santa Clara province weeks after Gov. Gomez took office and U.S. troops evacuated. Peasants and seven soldiers fled into the woods as troops pursued them, with indications of a broader conspiracy.
Tex March 17 Bert Turner 18 son of druggist B E Turner died instantly while cleaning a 44 caliber revolver. The bullet entered at his temple. His father was en route from Chicago to locate him. efforts to reach him proved futile today.
Capudine is advertised as a liquid remedy for various headaches including sick, nervous, and travelers headaches, plus stomach and female troubles. It claims immediate effects and is sold by druggists.
In Sanger on March 17 work restarted on the new brick Methodist church after a two week delay from material shortages. O Hogan and wife of Tulin visited Mrs Sallie Taylor in recent days. The community notes light rainfall, corn planting continues, and a Virginia speaker addressed the First Baptist on State Wide Prohibition.
In Fort Worth on March 17 cattlemen's convention voted to appeal to the Interstate Commerce Commission for relief from a 20 percent freight tariff on nearly all cattle shipments from Texas. They also approved a one dollar per car assessment to fund the fight to maintain the hides duty and planned to elect officers the next morning as sessions closed.
Fort Worth Texas March 17 The election for president of the Texas Cattle Raisers association will be calm with no bitterness and any choice expected to be endorsed by rivals James Calla of Menardville and Al McFadden of Victoria are the remaining prominent candidates both offering the honor to the other sentiment at association headquarters is divided possibly favoring McFadden
The mother of H M Adams of Henrietta Pennsylvania writes the boy suffered eczema for five years and doctors said lung damage was possible. Seven bottles of Electric Bitters cured him. The remedy treats eruptions salt rheum sores ill blood and rheumatism. Available by J F Raley.
Houston report says Henry Greenwall is negotiating to sell his entire circuit to Sid Weiss of San Antonio and Dave Weiss of Houston. The circuit includes theatres in Fort Worth Dallas Houston Waco San Antonio and New Orleans. If completed the deal would end Greenwall’s Texas theater operation.
President Taft sent E Durant Jr to the Senate for Charleston South Carolina customs collection. The move ends Roosevelt era appointments and triggers white citizen approval in Charleston and South Carolina.
An advertisement touts Simmons Sarsaparilla as a tonic that makes you eat more and laugh again. It targets those with low appetite and energy, urging immediate use to restore vigor and cheer.
A Dallas department store operated by Oysterbach & Co at 504 506 508 Elm Street was partially destroyed by fire yesterday. Stock valued around 75000 dollars suffered about 50000 dollars in damage and the business was not heavily insured.
The notice touts Hunt's Cure as the quickest and most reliable remedy for itching conditions. One application relieves and one box guarantees a cure.
An 0ld time ad proclaims Hunt's Lightning Oil cures aches pains burns cuts sprains and similar afflictions instantly with no delay or suffering.
Classified notice notes feed product pricing at 49 dollars per ton and compares value to prairie hay. Mentions Alliance Milling Co and a location reference 156tfe.
A rugged narrator recounts years underground at a mine, his obsession with Merrily, her marriage to Bennett, and his plan to confront him. He waits while she bears a daughter and finally returns to Mesa seeking vengeance amid hardship and reflection.
Lieutenant Burrell discusses necia with Gale while the two men weigh love and a delayed marriage. Burrell recalls a California mining frontier tale of Sal and rival Dan Bennett and argues for marrying Necia despite race and age hurdles.
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