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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1909
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR notes mention appropriations and a bank guaranty measure with hope for an early adjournment amid fears of extended stay for a special session.
Reports from May 1 describe nearly 100 deaths across multiple states due to a sweeping wind and snow storm. Missouri and Memphis areas record high fatalities, Chicago suffers major losses, while towns in Missouri Arkansas and Kentucky report extensive damage and injuries.
The jury found Robert Long guilty of murdering Professor John Jacoway in Paris Texas after an eleven month case. Long received a life term in the penitentiary. The six day trial drew many friends of the slain educator from Denton and nearby areas.
The Odd Fellows will observe Decoration Day at the IOOF cemetery tomorrow. Local lodge members meet at 3 p m to march to the cemetery for services. Grounds have been prepared and workers have cleared graves in recent days.
James Wright of Spurlock Kentucky shares a note on staying young claiming he feels like a 16 year old after taking sx bottles of Electric Bitters. The ad argues kidney trouble and general weakness improve with this medicine sold by J F Raley and Co priced 50.
At 1 o'clock a total of 87 votes had been cast in the school trustee election. Early forenoon voting showed little interest with most ballots cast after 11.00.
Dallas police chief appointment. Minnesota senator race hints by Gov Johnson. Florida Senate limits voters to white males. Texas Baptists raise 106000 for missions. Oklahoma capital move petitions launched. K P H ome Weatherford resignations. J B Burchard named successor. Supreme Court upholds flour ruling. NYC tenement fire kills eight injures fourteen. Sulphur Springs discusses railroad line. Quay Ellis found after Hot Springs disappearance. Great Lakes Seamen strike scheduled. Fort Worth presbytery clears Rev Caldwell. Ada lynching case grand jury adjourns. Watt Goodson uses fruit jar safe keeping 22000. Ignatius Ralf dies aiding rescues of boy electrocuted but survives. Arkansas prosecutes Waters Pierce Oil Co seeks over 5 million. M E church South board boosts loan fund. Geo S Sekton to assist. Dallas crash aftermath fines two mothers for intoxication.
Readable fragments describe a jury draw day and a person named Gord amid minimal context. The text is fragmented and lacks clear events, dates, or outcomes to verify a full summary.
Today’s market remains weak with limited gains. Liverpool closes slightly higher while New York prices edge down from yesterday. Wheat activity centers on open estimates and local mills plan to pay market rates, with bids around 1.25 to 1.30 a bushel. Fort Worth livestock shows steady demand as cattle and hogs hold firm with modest gains and steady tops.
Post Signal notes a protracted meeting starting at C P church next Sunday night and running indefinitely. An election will occur Saturday to fill three board of trustees seats. Last week’s 45 clean up day drew wide participation with the public school winning 2 for largest trash pile and Andy White taking second prize. The Methodist protracted meeting closed midweek with strong preaching and several conversions. Furman Steele married Miss Roxy Borgs at home of the bride’s parents with Rev J W Tincher officiating. Joseph Schrempp and Augusta Fritcher wed in New Baden Illinois with plans to reside there.
Ewing Hyder died at his Shiloh home last Saturday around seven o clock. His remains were laid to rest in Flower Mound cemetery Sunday with Rev. N B Baker delivering the funeral sermon. J E Buster converts Rit ter lake property into a park and prepares new boats for the lake. A barn owned by Mr Jones near Little Elm burned before day Tuesday morning, with two horses and feed destroyed. no suspects identified. The Senior Ellworth League and Juniors plan a rally day program at the Methodist church on Sunday May 2 starting at 3 p m with music addresses recitations.
Musical talent in the city will perform the sacred cantata Ruth at First Christian church on Saturday night. Don’t miss it.
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