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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1909
Page
15
An advertisement for Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription promotes its use by women. It states the formula is printed on bottle wrappers and asserts no alcohol or habit forming drugs. Free booklets with ingredient endorsements are mailed upon request to Dr. Pierce in Buffalo, New York.
J. M. Inman, formerly of East Tennessee, and his brother in law bought a large farm northwest of Krum. He told a reporter they will develop it into a first class stock farm and have already started work. Inman vows to focus on fine stock as a specialty.
Sunday morning about 9 o clock Lewis Bradshaw Joh McDonald and Mrs Mattie Marrs were arrested in the old crap shooters thicket southwest of the city cemetery and jailed. Mrs Marrs age fourteen is a sister in law of C W Clarke jailed for burglary. No definite charges yet.
A classic consumer ad promotes Allen's Foot-Ease to relieve fired aching feet hot swelling and sweating. It claims to ease tight shoes cure corns and bunions and provide rest with a free trial offer and sample from Allen Olmstead Le Roy New York.
A note received Friday afternoon informed Mrs. John Gillespie that her mother Mrs. P. C. Bush had died in Brownwood. No death details are available. Surviving children include Mrs. C. R. Helm El Paso Mrs. M. Cox Brownwood R. B. Bush Brownwood H. P. Bush Dallas Mrs. O. D. Arnold Loveland Okla and Mrs. M. King Cisco. Dr. Bush Gillespie's father died suddenly at his daughter's home a few weeks ago.
An old advertisement proclaims Simmon's Sarsaparilla the remedy for winter impurities. It claims to cleanse the system, improve vitality for the young, and restore youth for the old, with prices listed as 50 cents and one dollar.
A small fire at the L. L. Harris store in Little Elm caused a loss estimated at 76 to 100 dollars. Harris reportedly left the building on time and about 30 minutes later two passersby saw flames, broke in, and extinguished the blaze, but the showcase and contents were destroyed.
The Denton County Poultry Association met in Denton city hall due to court in session, despite ads at the court house. A fair crowd approved by law and premiums committees for the December 1 2 3 show, with over twenty new members joining and speeches by prominent breeders. The group adjourned to the first Monday in June.
Frank J. Cheney senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears the firm will pay $100 for every case of catarrh not cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Toledo Ohio December 6, 1886. Notary A. W. Gleason. Halls Catarrh Cure claimed to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by druggists. Also Halls Family Pills for constipation.
In Paris Texas on May 1 the jury found Robert Long guilty of the murder of Professor John G. Jacoway eleven months ago. The educator was shot in his yard while holding his baby. The six day trial concluded with a life sentence in the penitentiary. Jacoway had ties to Denton and North Texas Normal College.
G W Farlowe of East Florence Alabama testifies after seven years of unbearable itching that Hunt's Cure relieved him in one application and cured him in one box with lasting effect. The ad promotes Hunt's Cure as a guaranteed remedy for all itching diseases of the skin priced at 5 cents.
Lew's Craigier, a Black resident of the Y sector in the southeast, is jailed on an aggravated assault charge. The incident stemmed from a Saturday night fight with his partner, with reports indicating Craigier held the upper hand. The affair was reported to officers Sunday and Monday morning Craigier was in custody.
Rheumatism causes extensive pain and suffering, but Chamberlain's Liniment offers relief and better sleep. The relief is often temporary yet may become permanent in some cases, especially among older individuals with weather or dampness related symptoms. Sold by J. C. Guy in 25 and 59 cent sizes.
At a Denton real estate dealers meeting held in the city hall on Saturday morning, a recommendation was made to the Chamber of Commerce to name J. P. Blount M. S. Stout and J. C. Coit as an immigration committee. A larger meeting is planned for next Wednesday at 4 PM to discuss forming a real estate association to cooperate with the Chamber in attracting immigration to the area.
A vintage advertisement touts Hunt's Lightning Oil as a universal remedy for aches pains stiff joints cuts burns bites and more claiming it is the quickest and surest remedy with 50c and 25c bottles.
The four year old child of J. Kunze a baker on West Oak street ate concentrated lye found by a washing mother. The mouth was badly burned but medical care soon relieved the pain.
Lewis Bradshaw was remanded to jail without bond after an examining trial on a serious charge. He was arrested Sunday morning in the southeastern part of town with Mrs. Mattie Marrs. John McDonald, also arrested with them, faced drunkenness charges and posted bond.
An honored citizen of this town suffered a severe attack of dysentery and credited Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with his cure after obtaining it from Walcott Vermont druggist M. J. Leach. The remedy is available from J. C. Guy.
The paper reports a record April high of 97 degrees with a hot south wind that damaged cotton corn and vegetables. By Friday temperatures cooled with a north wind, and observers note that another day of such heat could have caused greater crop losses. Capt. Bush recalls ash from Thursday afternoon near his Denton area home. The hottest April day previously was 95 in 1964, and the stormy wind pattern usually arrives later in spring.
In February our daughter had the whooping cough. Mr. Lane of Hartland recommended Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and said it gave his customers the best of satisfaction. We found it as he said, and can recommend it to anyone having children troubled with whooping cough. For sale by J. C.
Hon J B Doyle of Slidell reports in Monday visit that the county should yield fair wheat despite short straw. He predicts some fields may reach twenty bushels per acre with large heads if rains cooperate, while many acres could yield ten to fifteen bushels. Oats may follow with timely rains. Brown Fincher notes moist ground and good seasonings in sandy land.
A testimonial from W M Christian of Rutherford Tennessee lauds Hunt's Cure as the sole remedy that cures eczema ringworm and all itching troubles without fail. The letter is published as a social or household advertisement.
Fire at an Hillsboro opera house Wednesday night caused about 5000 in damage. Insurance covers 4000 of the loss. Building owned by J. F. Bell of Denton and managed by Bratcher and Husbands, with B. E. Husbands also owning the Majestic theater here for several months.
Card assures druggists will refund money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure coughs or colds. Claims it stops coughing heals lungs prevents pneumonia and consumption. States no opiates and yellow package. Garrison and Kimmns.
In the county court Jas. Brewer sues Barb and Key and others for $200. Judge S. M. Brailey presides replacing Judge Zumwalt who is disqualified for prior representation. Four or five parties are involved. The case has lingered five to six years and is undergoing its third trial.
U C V delegates selected for Memphis reunion include F M Griffith Ben F Paschali Sr A W Robertson J D Whayne E T Bates and F J Hardwick. The camp decorated Confederate and Federal graves at the city cemetery last month and will repeat rites next Sunday at the I O O F cemetery assisted by the Daughters of Confederate Charity. The Daughters prepare the program with an address by FE T Bates and several vocal numbers.
An advertisement extols Foley's Kidney Remedy as a tonic for kidneys and bladder, purifying blood and restoring health. It claims safety with no harmful drugs and urges readers to start using the product today through Garrison & Kimmins.
Frank L. Woods already jailed on a Georgia swindling warrant is also accused of bigamy in that state. He allegedly married in Atlanta and later in Rome before leaving. Collin county officers report a Georgia wife who claims Woods deserted her and seek help locating a possible Texas wife. Woods, a former cement sidewalk contractor from Rome, Georgia, stayed with a spouse whose father was a Methodist preacher. The couple had an infant son.
J L Goff of Argyle and J W Degan of Lewisville report favorable conditions in the sandy land with ample moisture and vigorous growth. West of Lewisville corn and cotton are thriving though some damage from last week’s weather. Black land east of Lewisville shows fair corn with possible replanting, while overall rains soaked sandy ground resulting in a green, productive season.
C E Scruggs elected Chamber of Commerce secretary at a salary of 50 dollars monthly. He also serves as secretary of the Retail Merchants association and will provide a stenographer. The board, with seven of nine directors present, selected him by ballot and approved month to month appointment. He will begin May 1 to collect dues and organize membership drives.
An advertisement touts Foley's Urine Laxative as a remedy for constipation and liver troubles. It claims the product stimulates organs and thoroughly cleanses the system for spring health, branding Garrison & Kim a distributor.
The poll turnout rose after 1 am to more than 300. President Witherspoon and Secretary Hoskins were reelected. New members are W. F. Jarrell and Dr. J. L. Hooper. Vote totals show Witherspoon 238, Hooper 220, and others near 162 to 166. The four highest vote-getters won seats.
Marriage invitations were issued Monday for the May 18 wedding of Miss Clara B. Shaeffer daughter of B. R. Shaeffer and Joseph B. Barrett of Krum. The ceremony will be at the bride’s sister Mrs. C. C. McNiel’s home at 6 30 p m. The couple will reside in Krum.
An advertising pitch touts Hyomei as a universal home remedy for catarrh coughs colds bronchitis croup and asthma. It urges owning an inhaler plus a bottle and instructions for $1 and claims quick cold relief and proven thrift with a money back guarantee by O M Curtis.
April 1909 post office receipts reached 1540.23 dollars, up from 1292.80 the previous April. Stamp income was 1226.42, second class matter 21.00, box rents 193.19, for a larger total than the prior year.
Mountain Springs hosted a Rayzor brothers reunion on Sunday described as a happy affair. Attendees included W. H. Rayzor of Hereford J. N. Rayzor and F. M. Rayzor of Deaton and Sr A Rayzor, at whose home the gathering was held.
Local reports note 150 feet and 200 feet of concrete walk under construction by C A Williams and Wm Williams on West Oak. A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. W H Dyer. other births include a son to Mr. and Mrs. B E McKinney in Durant Oklahoma. The post office clerk Otto Bannert takes a vacation, with Chas Hamilton filling in. Several local incidents include a $20.50 burglary on South Locust and a misprint correction for Lewis/Gereg Craigier jailed on aggravated assault. The Denton Press Brick plant machinery arrives for 30 000 brick daily output focusing on face and fire brick. A moonlight picnic by College of Industrial Arts students and other social events are noted.
Mrs H V Neely writes from Fort Worth describing a February fire and months of broken pipes now repaired. She notes dry weather delaying farm work, a near-fatal hip disease case improving, school activities, graduation preparations, and new paint brightening the main building as roses and honey suckle scent the air.
The two and a half year old son of Emmett Bailey died near Stony Monday after a long illness with fever. The funeral will be held at Jackson Cemetery near Krum on Tuesday.
Mrs. L. F. Rowlet of 668 Elm St Denton Texas reports long standing kidney trouble pain at night and disordered secretions. After using Doan s Kidney Pills from J F Raley Co she was cured and urges others with kidney complaints to try this remedy Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Price 50 cents. Remember the name Doan s.
E L McCombs of Argyle Texas offers pure bred Cornish Indian game chicken eggs at 2 dollars for 15 or 3 dollars for 30. Contact for ordering.
The U.S. Supreme Court sustains the commodity clause within the rate bill, a provision added by Texas Senator Bailey. The ruling reinforces the regulatory framework affecting trade and pricing in the congressional measure.
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