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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1909
Page
2
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The North Texas State Normal College will close its session between May 22 and May 25. Enrollment nears 700, a record high, with the term praised for improved standards. The program features Hiawatha, Alumni meetings, addresses by E Keeling and L T Dashiell, a Baccalaureate sermon by Rev J L Morris, the Robert E B Lee Literary Society program, a senior class play, and diploma awards.
The Waco Times-Herald questions political alignments while the Brownwood Bulletin mocks a governor bid. Denton district reports 33 teachers for 1,480 pupils, Terrell precinct votes June 12 on 225000 bond improvements and Forney precinct on 150000. both expected to pass. Denton voters face a deadline to act.
Advertisement touts Hunt's Lightning Oil as the quickest and surest remedy for aches pain stiff joints cuts hives and more. It also advertises printing services from The Record and Chronicle for printer engraver cards and plates with contact phones.
J. M. Schwerl resigns after several years as manager of the P. and O. local branch, effective June 1, to join the Dallas general offices. Charles E. Fowler will succeed him as manager, with Is. Fowler serving as assistant under his father.
Denton residents share public testimonials on remedies. Mrs. L F Rowlet of 66 S Elm St Denton Texas describes kidney trouble and sleepless nights ending after using Doan's Kidney Pills sold at J F Raley Co. She urges others with kidney complaints to try the remedy. Doan's is sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's. 64 Bale d shuccss $4 a ton or Ife a bale. Equal io food value to prai rie hay. ALLIANCE MILLING CO Thotle
Dr Simmons Sarsaparilia claims to clear winter impurities and rejuvenate the body. It promises relief and a refreshed feeling for all ages. Prices are 50c and $1.90 per bottle.
Burton of Denton and Miss Louise David were married Tuesday at 1:30 PM in Wolfe City. Burton, head of the jewelry department at Curtis drug store in Denton, had lived in Wolfe City before meeting his bride. They returned to Denton to make their home.
Guarantee offered for Parisian Sage hair restorative promising darkening of faded hair and dandruff removal within one week. Praises the product as delightful and luxurious, with a money back offer if not the most delightful hair dressing after one bottle. Price 50 cents, available at O. M. Curtis and from Giroux Mfg. Co. Buffalo NY.
The Alumni Association of Centoy High School will meet at the courthouse to elect officers for the coming year and arrange the annual reception at the home of Mr and Mrs M B Stout on West Hickory Street the evening of May 21. All Denton public school graduates are urged to attend for strong attendance and cooperation.
An old ad touts Perry Davis' Painkiller as a cure for sprains strains colds and cramps. It promotes a new bottle size and urges customers to ask their druggist for the remedy tested for 70 years.
Closing exercises will be held May 21 night at Mt Pilgrim C M E Church for the Negro school. The program includes vocal and instrumental solos orations essays and more. Graduates listed: Ruthaival Williams Carrie Johnson Willie Jean Williams William Austin Jackson and Marcellus Chambers Bell. Foley's Kinney Remedy touted for kidney bladder blood purification and health. Garrison & Kimmins promote it.
San Angelo Texas May 14 officers continue search county for J B Clayton alleged to have fired at Booger Reds Wild West show killing Bob Gibson and Adolph Florest and wounding Johy Florest resumes today with authorities seeking the suspect and securing the scene The injured is reported as not in danger.
Beyond Expression G W Farlowe of East Florence Alabama reports a seven year struggle with a severe skin disease. He says one application relieves and one box cures, with lasting effects after a year. The advertisement touts Hunt's Cure as a guaranteed remedy for all itching skin diseases priced at 45 cents.
An old card asserts pharmacists will refund money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure coughs or colds. It claims the product stops coughing, heals lungs, and prevents pneumonia and consumption, contains no opiates, and is sold in a yellow package by Garrison & Kimmins.
J K Eaton of Bucyrus Ohio subpoenaed as a witness in the land fraud probe involving Governor Haskell and six other Oklahoma figures. Eaton is a brother of Walter Eaton under investigation. W J Barber, ex federal attorney, charged with assault on Haskell attorney Pliny Soper, had case dismissed with no appearances.
S L McReynolds secretary invites correspondence to hire the 20th Century Band of Little Elim Texas for summer picnics with reasonable rates.
In Mt. Pleasant Texas on May 14 an incubator lamp exploded starting a fire that razed the home of B. T. Murphy three miles south of town. The blaze caused an estimated loss of 5000 dollars.
Advertisement for Hyomei as a cure for catarrh asthma croup and bronchitis claiming instant relief and germ killing action. A full inhaler outfit costs 1.00 with refills 50 cents and a money back guarantee. Read by Ada Hopkins of Collwater Michigan in August 1908.
Apr items note Texas totals at 19 345 300 and plans for a Adam monument. Dr W B Russ of San Antonio elected Texas Medical Association president in Dallas. Longview Bank seeks guaranty on assessment plan, Governor Campbell moves to cut appropriation via vetoes. Texas Baptists pledge 1000 yearly for three years for lawmen movement, contributions under 590. Nathan Straus criticizes tuberculosis campaign during National Anti Tuberculosis meeting in Washington. Culberson Bailey split on tariff iron ore clause. neither side united on duty.
Mrs A says after using tea bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery her family saw excellent results for coughs colds and lung trouble. The ad extols quick relief for bronchitis asthma hemorrhage croup la grippe and sore throat with 50c and 1 39 prices and a trial bottle free from J F Raley & Co Denton Texas.
Five Democratic Congressmen from Texas Tennessee Mississippi and Kentucky left the Congressional restaurant angered when two negroes were seated nearby. One was W T Vernon a treasury official. The issue was sent to Speaker Cannon for ruling on seating in the House restaurant.
Dr King's New Life Pills touted as a supreme laxative tonic that tones stomach liver and kidneys and purifies blood. The ad claims relief from constipation dyspepsia biliousness jaundice headache chills malaria and more and lists J F Raley & Co in Denton Texas as the seller for 25 cents.
Sheriff schedules 8 o clock this afternoon for the execution of Edmund Shelton the negro condemned for the murder of Ephraim Bass earlier. Governor Campbell granted reprieves twice since April 1 but business leaders petitioned for clemency. belief is the hanging will proceed today.
James Wright of Spurlock KY touts staying young after claiming to live many lifespans. He credits Electric Bitters, saying after six bottles he felt like a 16 year old and claims kidney trouble burden relieved. Medicine sold for 50 cents at J F Raley Co.
A telephone message from Hillsboro Texas reports two Black convict workers with a road gang, about a mile west of Whitney, were struck and killed by two guards as they tried to escape. The county attorney, sheriff and road commissioner’ve gone to the scene.
Capudine relieves headaches from colds heat stomach or nervous troubles. It is liquid pleasant to take and acts immediately. Available in 10c 25c and 50c sizes at drug stores.
Charles Starr, cousin of outlaws Henry Starr, was arrested in Phoenix and brought to Muskogee Oklahoma charged with the two year old killing of Charles Johnson at Westville.
Rains in Kansas weigh on wheat prices with cash soft wheat at Kansas City 1.50 to 1.55 and St Louis 1.52 to 1.54. Local markets report strong vegetable demand and scarce supply as grocers struggle without home grown yields due to drought. New potato crop prospects look poor without rain as vines wither and blight. Fort Worth Livestock receipts lead with cattle figures.
In dim candlelight the crew heaves a sea chest from the Donna Isabel. They break the rusty lock and uncover three million pesos amid water seeping through the hull. The narrator resolves to save their lives rather than seize the gold, warning the ship will soon sink and urging retreat to the long boat.
Alvin C. Owsley trustee announces sale of two tracts in Denton County Texas by deed of trust to Henry Wilde. First tract 144.6 acres on Elm Fork Trinity River south east of Denton. second tract 11 acres in Denton city near Bolivar Street. Sale at Denton County Courthouse on first Tuesday in June 1909 between 10 am and 4 pm. Proceeds to be applied as specified.
Hicks endorses Capudine as a liquid cure for various headaches and stomach troubles including nervous and traveler's headaches and ailments of women. Advertises immediate effects and urges purchase from druggists.
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