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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1910
Page
3
Darnall of Gunter promotes Aubrey Oil and Gas stock to residents here to fund a test well east of Aubrey. Early interest appears, with stock already taken. If funding succeeds, work could start in two weeks ahead of a mass meeting next Tuesday.
The North faces heavy cold damage to fruit but Wheeler peaches are reported to be recovering and selling at high early prices. The region expects a strong peach yield and many acres should be planted for future crops.
O. Ross and son Orus O. Ross depart Pilot Point for Dallas where Mr Ross retires from business and Orus will practice law. After forty two years in town they leave with best wishes from friends, church and business circles.
Bleeding itching and protruding piles advertised as cured at home by a new absorption treatment. Readers are urged to mail address to Mrs. M. M. Summers in Notre Dame Indiana for immediate relief and free trial samples with local references on request. No money required.
Local sale notice lists Stricklandd and Pinckley offering horses and mules for cash on delivery. Prospective buyers urged to contact dealers for details and inventory.
The notice urges residents to call 44 to connect with the latest grocery stock updates in Denton. Long King promotes dialing the number as the quickest way to current inventory information.
A Kodak advertisement encourages taking a folding Pocket Kodak Special on summer trips. It highlights a rapid rectilinear lens, ball bearing shutter, compact design, and a 242 by 4%4 picture capacity with a price of 15 dollars. It argues photos extend the joy of travel by letting you relive memories later.
A Roanoke creamery stockholders meeting Thursday chose a median as chairman and H. W. Jenkins as secretary. A site and material committee of Jack Christal, J. W. Medlin and R. A. Carruth was elected to inspect work and accept the creamery for stockholders. The meeting adjourned to be reconvened when called by the committee chairman.
Earl Horton reports word from Hon Worth Ray that he would meet Hon F F Hill in a joint discussion here Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Tom Reece died at 3:30 p m at her home on South Oak street. Funeral services and burial will be at Medlin cemetery this Friday afternoon.
Henry Howe a rural mail carrier wed Miss Maude McAfee in Bridgeport after a quick decision. The McAfee family are prosperous farmers in the neighborhood and the groom's sister Mrs. Charles Medlin accompanied him. A large local turnout greeted the couple at the depot and later at the groom's mother's home.
Last Sunday disturbs linger as drinking led to disorder. On Saturday night several people became intoxicated and shots were fired, with the whiskey demon seeming to intensify over the weekend.
A clash between Sr. A. Anderson and Hugo Owens left Anderson badly disfigured in the head and face. Initial medical assessment suggested grave wounds, but he recovered enough to return to work early in the week.
A list of candidates for local and county offices including Local Representative F F Hill W C Dickson and County Judge Lee Zumwalt S H Hoskins with a long slate of other posts such as County Attorney Tax Assessor Miller McKely Tax Collector Hawkins Crowder Hennen Hamilton County Clerk Button Kelly Waller Buster County Treasurer Reeve District Clerk Durbin Sheriff Orr Precinct candidates Stuart Coleman Christal Precinct 4 Smith Davis Gary Justice of the Peace McCormick Constable Young Public Weigher Wells Brownlow.
Ballot list for school trustee positions names three electees in the running: W. L. McCormick, V. W. Shepard, D. K. Allison, W. L. Jones, T. A. Robinson and J. Ed Welson. The slate indicates a multi candidate race for three seats.
Dallas businessmen express strong support for the Dallas-Cleburne interurban line proposal. A Texas school land sale will offer about 600000 acres between July and December. Rev. W. M. Anderson of Nashville accepts call to First Presbyterian Dallas.
Cone Johnson spoke at Plot Point Davidson appeared in Belleville Judge Poindexter spoke at Aspermont and O B Colquitt at Goldthwaite drawing good crowds Hearst's remark about harming Independence League individuality implies an independent ticket may run in the next New York state election
A Managua dispatch reports the Cartago quake death toll likely reaches 1,000 with property losses in the millions. Many survivors endure suffering as relief efforts continue.
The St Louis Farmers' Union adopted a memorial urging Congress to appropriate funds to reclaim 5,000,000 acres of swamp lands across Arkansas Tennessee Louisiana and Mississippi with an initial $150,009 to begin the work.
A Waslington dispatch says George V, new king of England, is not popular with his inner circle. Described as indiscreet, snobbish, and openly critical of leaders.
President urged reductions in the sundry civil bill with post offices and related structures. The usual total of 146000000 is pared to 111060000, marking a substantial decrease by the Appropriations committee.
Bishop Key of Texas presided at Friday's session of the Methodist Episcopal Church South general conference in Asheville. The meeting discussed plans that could lead to a Methodist university in Dallas, with Southwestern at Georgetown and Polytechnic at Fort Worth offering lower degree programs in education.
Rev. C. M. Harless of Denton, former pastor of the Methodist Church South, writes in favor of moving the Methodist university to Dallas or Fort Worth while keeping the Class A college at Georgetown to align with the Fort Worth polytechnic.
The state executive committee canceled the November 22 primary after ex Gov Vardaman refused to agree to joint canvass dates. The vote to call off the primary stood 13 to 9.
Washington dispatch reports President Taft will accept the railroad bill as law with changes. The traffic agreement and merger provisions would be dropped, and many improvements would be kept or added due to pressure from insurgents and democrats in both Houses.
The ad claims Parisian Sage cleanses dandruff in two weeks with money back if unsatisfied. Customer Mrs F J Moreau of Concord New Hampshire reports scalp improvement and continued use. The product is marketed as a scalp refreshment that stops itching and promotes shiny silky hair and greater radiance. It costs 50 cents and is sold by O M Curtis and Giroux Mfg Co Buffalo NY.
Texas League results include Galveston 3 at Oklahoma City 1 and Fort Worth 4 Houston 4 in rain shortened play. Shreveport 5 over Waco 4, Dallas 8 over San Antonio 3 after 8 innings, with Texas games affected by rain delays. National League tallies Pittsburg 1 Chicago 1, New York 3 Philadelphia 2, Boston 8 Brooklyn 5. American League shows Chicago 4 Detroit 0, Philadelphia 4 Washington 0, Cleveland 4 St. Louis 3, New York 11 Boston 0. Southern League reports Chattanooga 5 Nashville 4, Montgomery 3 Mobile 4, Birmingham 6 New Orleans 1, Memphis at Atlanta with no game due to wet grounds.
Product note announces Blue Label catsup made from fresh ripe tomatoes only. Encourages readers to order a bottle today. Mentions LONG and KING as part of the slogan or endorsement.
In a speech to future educators, Johnson argues teachers shape government fate beyond grades. He urges moral instruction and a textbook embedding cardinal virtues, cites Japan's patriotism education, and calls Texas teachers to instill public-minded values for a better future.
After concluding remarks the speaker Mr. Johnson received prolonged applause as many students came forward to meet him, signaling support for his pledge to bear the institution’s needs.
An advertisement claims Electric Buster is the perfect remedy for nervous women. It targets wives troubled by melancholy, loss of appetite, headaches, insomnia, constipation, fainting and dizzy spells. The ad promises health for women with ner vous troubles, backache and weak kidneys, priced at 0 cents with satisfaction guaranteed by J F Raley & Co.
In the county court the jury found W. B Martin guilty of abusive language and assessed a $5 fine. The term is nearly over with no further trials scheduled and only a few motions remaining. The jury was discharged Friday afternoon.
Hicks' Capuchine claims to cure sick head ache nervous headache travelers headache grip stomach troubles and female troubles with liquid effects that act immediately. Sold by druggists for fast relief.
Fort Worth Livestock report notes Friday receipts Callie 2,000 calves 2590. Beef steers in demand with top around 6.50. Stockers and feeders steady to 25c lower, top 4. Market slow at first but steady for butcher stock with top 5.25. Calves and yearlings active, small supply, top 6.25. Hogs limited at about 1,009 head, market steady, top 9.45.
The Methodist church invites the public to a Sunday afternoon session on proven Sunday school methods next Sunday at 3 30 PM. The event encourages parishioners and neighbors to attend and learn teaching approaches.
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