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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1909
Page
3
Miss Emma Dee Randle, impersonator and reader, headlines a popular Lyceum course program Saturday evening March 20. Single admission is 35 cents.
Members discuss moving the measure to its passage with no time for amendments. Mr Mann of Illinois objects. The House adjourns at 4 55 p m until Monday noon.
In Austin March 26 a week into the special session yields little progress beyond sharp clashes between Governor and legislature. House members vow to block bills via filibuster while votes loom on expunging Speaker Kennedy’s resignation from the Journal. The session juggles rendition and health bills, tax oath provisions, and veto threats for measures from a Game, Fish and Oyster crackdown to a strengthened election law, with many amendments anticipated.
Indications point to a double killing after Floyd Autrey of Fort Worth was fatally shot and Fred Garrett near Fort Worth narrowly escaped injury on a Fort Worth and Denver train near Giles. A desperado fired as he ran through a car, then jumped from the train. Newlin and Estelline officers pursue. no arrests yet.
Clarendon Tex March 246 officers searching the country for Autrey s assailant found the dead body of a stranger near the bridge at Estelline Autrey fatally wounded and Garrett held there He may be charged with the killing Later developments indicate a double killing resulting from the same incident
An advertisement urges families to keep Diapepsin for indigestion with a 50 cent case promising relief within five minutes. It also profiles Mrs Frances E Burns Great Commander of the Ladies of the Modern Maccabees touring Texas to promote the order and its growth from 27,000 to nearly 100,000 members with a strong reserve fund.
A short classified notice indicates Pape's Diapepsin available for sale from O M. The fragment lists a product line and seller initials.
A testimonial from J. A. Swenson of Watertown Wisconsin credits Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with curing ten years of eczema after 15 doctors failed. The ad claims effectiveness on eruptions eczema salt rheum boils fever sores burns cuts piles and is priced at 25 cents at J F Raley & Co.
Capudine promises quick headache relief and clearer nerves for busy mornings. The ad urges readers to buy at drug stores to fit into their day and be ready for business.
Cu-Cura the crude oil hair tonite is specially prepared for ladies and guaranteed by J. C. Guy.
Viola Ramos confessed to Fort Worth authorities that she killed Ansel White, a former Denton boy. Four others arrested with her will be released. White, son of J. M. White, was killed in Fort Worth last week. Ramos had been among the group found with the dead man.
A vintage ad touts Simmons Sarsaparila as the king of tonics. It promises to restore appetite and energy, claiming you will eat freely and laugh again after using the product.
Alliance Milling Co reports bale pricing for baled sbucas at four dollars per ton or per bale with equal food value to prairie hay.
An old style ad promotes Allen's Foot Ease powder to relieve sore feet. It promises relief for aching, swollen, hot and sweaty feet, corns and bunions, with rest and comfort. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents with an offer for a free sample.
The first seizure in Texas under the National Pure Food Law occurred in Houston when Henke & Pillot reported a shipment of 500 cases of preserves short in weight and not up to requirements. The Federal marshal took the goods and an arrest is expected.
Bleeding itching piles advertised as cured at home by a new absorption method. Readers are asked to send addresses to Mrs. M. M. Summers at Box P Notre Dame Ind for instructions and free trial samples with local references if requested. Immediate relief and permanent care assured. No money required. readers urged to spread the offer.
Waco police say they arrested a man named Charles Wilson on an H and T C train near Marlin after five days of searching for a suspect in the attempted assault of a 12 year old girl near the Tokio school. Authorities could not confirm identity this morning. Wilson's residence is listed as Gatesville.
Bald Knob robbers wrecked the state bank in Bald Knob Arkansas stealing about 2606 dollars. A watch and ring were the only items recovered from the loot as authorities investigated the March 19 robbery.
Hick's Capu chine is promoted as the best remedy for colds and grip, relieving aching and feverishness, curing the cold, and restoring normal conditions. It is described as liquid with immediate effects and offered at 10c, 25c, and 10c at drug stores.
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