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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1909
Page
3
An advertisement urges women to trust Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. It claims strong medical endorsements and lists ingredients, promising a free booklet if readers mail their name and address to Dr. B. Y. Pierce in Buffalo New York.
J. M. Taman, formerly of East Tennessee, and his brother in law purchased a large farm northwest of Krum Denton County. He plans a first class stock farm, with substantial work already completed and a focus on fine stock.
Lewis Bradshaw John McDonald and fourteen year old Mrs Mattie Marrs were arrested Sunday morning about nine o clock in the old craps shooters thicket southwest of the city cemetery. They are jailed on unspecified charges and Mrs Marrs is noted as a married fourteen year old sister in law of C W Clarke who is held on burglary charges.
An Allen’s Foot-Base powder ad promises quick relief for fired aching feet. It rests the feet eases tight shoes and helps corns bunions swelling and sweating feet. It offers a free trial package and a free FOOT-EASE sanitary pad sample with address in Le Roy New York.
Friday afternoon a message told Mrs John Gillespie that her mother Mrs P C Bush had died in Brownwood. Details are unavailable here. She leaves children Mrs C R Helm El Paso Mrs M Cox Brownwood R B Bush Brownwood H P Bush Dallas Mrs O D Arnold Loveland Oklahoma and Mrs M King Cisco. Dr Bush the father died suddenly at his daughter's home here a few weeks ago.
Ad celebrates the King of blood purifiers, Dr Simmon's Sarsaparilla, claiming it rids winter impurities and restores vigor for young and old. It urges renovation now and lists a price of five dollars and one dollar.
A small blaze at the Lt L Harris store in Little Elm Thursday night caused a loss estimated between 76 and 100 dollars. The fire destroyed a showcase and contents before passersby forced entry and extinguished the flames.
The Denton County Poultry Association met in Denton city hall due to county court in session and advertised at the courthouse. A crowd attended as committees were formed for by laws catalogues and premiums for the December poultry show, with over twenty new members joining. The group adjourned to meet again the first Monday in June.
Frank J. Cheney a senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo swears the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. The sworn statement dated December 6, 1886, before Notary A. W. Gleason notes the remedy is taken internally and sold by druggists for 75 cents, with testimonials available.
In Paris Texas a jury found Robert Long guilty of the murder of Professor John G. Jacoway. The judge sentenced Long to life in the state penitentiary after a six day trial. Jacoway, a respected Texas educator, was shot in his yard while holding his infant.
The record notes Prof Jaceway had friends in Denton and once attended North Texas Normal College, reflecting his connections in the area.
Beyond Expression East Florence Alabama resident G W Farlowe reports seven years of severe itching ended after using Hunt's Cure. He credits one application and one box with permanent relief and notes he has stayed cured for over a year. The ad promotes Hunt's Cure as a guaranteed remedy for all itching skin diseases priced at 50 cents.
Lewis Craigler a local resident living in the southeast part of town is jailed on a charge of aggravated assault. The conflict with his partner occurred Saturday night with Craigler reportedly prevailing. Police were notified Sunday and Monday morning he was imprisoned.
Rheumatism causes more pain than any other disease and Chamberlain's Liniment offers relief and better rest or sleep. In many cases relief is temporary yet many experiences become permanent, especially older sufferers with chronic rheumatism. 25 and 50 cent sizes for sale by J. C. Guy.
At a Denton real estate dealers meeting held in City Hall, members recommended the Chamber of Commerce appoint J. P. Blount M. S. Stout and J. C. Coit to an immigration committee. A follow up meeting is planned at the club rooms next Wednesday at 4 pm to discuss forming a real estate men’s association and to push immigration collaboration with the Chamber.
An advertisement touts Hunt's Lightning Oil as the sole remedy for aches, pains, stiff joints, cuts, burns, and bites. It claims to cure where others merely relieve, offering 50¢ and 25¢ bottles with rapid, sure results.
A four year old child of di Kunze a baker on West Oak street burned its mouth Friday after eating concentrated lye found by the washing mother set the can down prompt attention soon relieved the pain.
Lewis Bradshaw arrested in southeast town with Mrs. Mattie Marrs received an examining trial Tuesday and was remanded to jail without bond. John McDonald also arrested with them faced drunkenness charges and posted bond.
An honored town citizen suffered a severe attack of dysentery and credited Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with a swift cure after obtaining it from M. J. Leach, a Walcott Vermont druggist. It is available for sale by J. C. Guy.
The hottest April day in years saw a 97 degree reading and extreme hot winds from the south. Farmers report withered cotton and corn and damaged gardens, with only partial recovery by Friday morning. A shower of ashes near Captain Bush’s home added confusion about a nearby fire. The wind shifted to cooler north Friday, halting further damage, and historians note the prior record April heat was 1904.
In February our daughter had the whooping cough. Mrs. A. Goss of Durand, Mich, recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after Hartland's Mr. Lane praised it for soothing coughing fits. For sale by J. C. Guy.
Hon J B Doyle of Slidell reports a fair wheat yield despite short straw with heads large enough to produce up to twenty bushels per acre on a twenty acre field. He notes many fields may reach ten to fifteen bushels. Other residents like W B Simpson and Brown Fincher expect good yields with timely rains.
A testimonial from W M of Christian Rutherford Tennessee claiming Hunt's Cure cures eczema ringworm and all itching ailments without fail. The note ends with a price line reading 500 per dot.
Fire destroyed the Hillsboro opera house on Wednesday night causing about 5000 in damage. Insurance covers 4000 leaving a net loss. Building owned by J. F. Bell of Denton and the management was Bratcher and Husbands with B. E. Husbands owning the Majestic theater locally.
Certifies all druggists may refund your money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure cough or cold. It stops coughs and heals lungs, preventing pneumonia and consumption. No opiates. Genuine yellow package. Garrison & Kummins.
In the county court Jas Brewer sues Barb and Key et al over a $200 note. Judge S M Brailey presides replacing disqualified Judge Zumwalt who had represented a party. Four or five parties are involved. the case has lingered five to six years and is at its third trial.
U C V delegates to the Memphis reunion include F. M. Griffith Ben F. Paschail Sr A W Robertson J D Whayne E T Bates and F L Hardwick. The camp observed Confederate and Federal graves at the city cemetery last month and will decorate again next Sunday at the I D O F cemetery with help from the local Daughters of the Confederacy who will host the program and feature FE T Bates an address and several vocal numbers.
Advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Remedy as a tonic for kidneys and bladder, blood purification, and overall strength. Claims no harmful drugs and urges readers to start today through Garrison and Kimmins.
Sheriff Will Orr reports Frank L. Woods, arrested on a Georgia warrant for swindling, is also wanted in Georgia for bigamy. He allegedly married in Atlanta and Rome and left after the Rome marriage. A woman in Atlanta says she was Woods’s wife and seeks help locating a possible second wife in Texas. Woods lived in Denton as a cement sidewalk contractor with his wife and infant son.
J L Gotf of Argyle reports good conditions in the sandy land with moisture and growth. J W Degan of Lewisville calls this year’s agricultural outlook excellent with corn and cotton thriving though some damage from recent weather. Black land east of Lewisville shows fair corn with possible replanting. rainfall favored sandy areas while black land lags.
The Chamber of Commerce directors chose C E Scruggs as secretary at 50 dollars a month. He will provide a stenographer and be supervised by the president and directors. He plans to assemble a Justice Precinct No 1 resident list to boost membership to six or seven hundred and will attend a Secretaries association meeting in Fort Worth in May.
An advertisement urges readers to use Foley's Urine Laxative for constipation and liver troubles. It claims the product stimulates organs and thoroughly cleanses the system to help springtime appearance.
The voting extended from 1 a.m. to 7 p.m. and surpassed 300 total. President Witherspoon and Secretary Hoskins were re elected along with new members W F P Jarrell and Dr J L Hooper. Final tallies show Witherspoon 238, Mee Riese 212, Dickson 212, Hooper 220.
Marriage invitations issued for Miss Clara B. Shaeffer and Joseph B. Barrett. The ceremony will be at the bride's sister Mrs C C McNiel home on May 18 at 6 30 p m. The couple will reside in Krum.
Advertisement for Hyomei inhaler stating potential to treat catarrh asthma bronchitis and coughs. Claims include five minute cold relief and five hour cure with a complete outfit costing one dollar and an inhaler bottle of Hyomei and instructions. Sold and guaranteed by O M Curtis with money back if ineffective.
Local post office revenue for April rose to 1 540 23 from 1 292 80 the year before an increase of about 250 dollars. The breakdown shows stamps 1 326 42 second class postage 2 box rents 195 19.
A Rayzor brothers reunion at Mountain Springs yielded a happy gathering. Attendees included W. H. Rayzor of Hereford, J. N. Rayzor and F. M. Rayzor of Denton, and S. A. Rayzor hosted the event at his home.
Local notes report concrete walks under construction by C A Williams and Wm Williams, a newborn daughter, pneumonia in a baby, a post office clerk on vacation with replacement, a bank stock trustee appointment, a theft case, a correction on a jailed name, smallpox quarantine of evangelist W F Reynolds, a summer band concert, needle injury in a sewing accident, new doctor from Memphis, funeral guests from several states, and various court and school updates including the Denton Press Brick plant work and 30 000 brick daily output.
Mrs. H. V. Neely reports in Fort Worth that after February fire damage the home's pipes and well system are repaired and normal, the board held a spring meeting, and local farm conditions suffer from drought. The article notes a nearly dying child now walking with help, improving health overall, school progress, graduation preparations, and renovations to the main building as roses bloom outside.
The two and a half year old son of Emmett Bailey died near Stony Monday after a long illness. The funeral will be held at Jackson Cemetery near Krum on Tuesday.
Mrs. L. F. Rowlet of Denton Texas reports kidney trouble lasting long, severe back pain, and frequent secretions. After using Doan's Kidney Pills from J F Raley Co. she improved quickly and urges others with kidney complaints to try the remedy. Sold by all dealers, 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
All purpose fowl eggs from a small pen of pure bred Cornish Indian game chickens. Eggs priced at 2 dollars for 15 or 3 dollars for 30. Seller is E. L. McCOMBES located in Argyle Texas.
The U.S. Supreme Court upholds the commodity clause in the rate bill as inserted by Senator Bailey of Texas, affirming the provision's constitutionality and its impact on federal regulation of commerce.
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