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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1909
Page
2
The notice outlines subscription rates by mail in advance and promises corrections to any erroneous reflections upon firms individuals or corporations presented in the Record and Chronicle upon notification to the publishers. It appears as a general public notice from the newspaper.
The piece notes Texas counties and organizations, praising Denton County for strong crop prospects. C C Yeatts and Ted Davis estimate yields from 10 to 12 bushels per acre with potential gains if weather stays favorable. The writer urges Chamber of Commerce membership to aid regional growth.
Secretary Scruggs guides a newly organized Denton Chamber of Commerce formed by Denton’s top business men. The bulletin notes the group bids to become a leading state organization and highlights Scruggs’ effective efforts.
The strongest backers of a road bond are residents near the pike road west of town and others with pike road experience. The piece argues for building good roads now rather than waiting another generation, noting the west-city stretch has converted many to the cause.
Argument that improved roads require bond funding, noting Denton County’s long history since 1845 and substantial spending with limited progress. Critics claim no plan replaces bonds, while proponents urge timely construction now rather than waiting for future laws.
Classified ad sections in The Record and Le Pays feature diverse offerings. Prices, dates, and contact details vary, with casual notices inviting purchases, services, rentals, and employment in a regional market display.
An invitation announces the marriage of Myrtle Clifford Ivey and Joseph Weston Hall on the evening of June 3 nineteen hundred nine at seven thirty. Mr. and Mrs A Logan request the honor of your presence at the ceremony.
The Houston inquiry reports positively that John Kennedy a wealthy attorney died by foul play. No killer identified and the will is missing. He leaves a 200000 dollar estate.
Two masked bandits shattered the Shawnee State Savings Bank safe with nitro glycerine and escaped with 1200 to 1300 dollars. The town watched from windows as the robbers left the bank at 3 oclock in a buggy toward Kansas City. No one was harmed.
An 19th century style pitch claims the King of blood purifiers is Dr Simmon's Sarsaparilla. It rids the system of winter impurities. It makes the young feel well and the old feel young. Available at 50 cents and one dollar.
A. E. Graham, once opposed to interurbans as harming small towns, now says they boost business. He cites towns like Plano where the Dallas Sherman interurban raised overall trade, though some business moved to larger cities.
After 12 years of a running ulcer in Glaiwin Michigan John Deye spent over 4000 dollars on doctors with no relief. Bucklen's Arnica Salve finally killed the ulcer and cured fever sores boils felons piles burns scalds cuts and corns. 25 cents at J F Raley & Co.
The Waco city commission ordered Citizens Street Railway to sprinkle all streets its cars travel, a total of about thirty miles. The company protests the ruling as it faces the enforcement action.
Local advert invites readers to call 44 for discussion on table supplies from Long and Turner Co. Highlights options and customer consultation.
RB Scruggs reports on Chambers County commerce activities and local business updates, highlighting development efforts and upcoming events within the county. The note captures brief mentions of meetings, initiatives, and community priorities from the chamber circle.
In two weeks the Denton Chamber of Commerce has laid groundwork for a businesslike organization. Committees push Denton roads plan, attract out of town investors, and seek a gas plant. A trades day is planned for the second Saturday in June, aiming to be one of the state’s best events.
A heavy rain Monday night drenched Lewisville and western Denton County, reviving crops that suffered from earlier dry spells. Most parts received moisture, leaving only a small area in the northwest without a recent rain.
J E Jones suffered deep cuts after sprinting through a large plate glass window at the Metropolitan hotel on Main street in Fort Worth Texas. The escape from death was described as miraculous following an altercation with a companion prior to the incident. An Elgin gold filled watch valued at nineteen dollars is mentioned in connection with the event.
Rutherford Tenn testimonial claims Hunt's Cure cures eczema ringworm and all itching troubles in the family. The advert states one remedy and lists a price of %¢ per box.
The general assembly of the Presbyterian church in the United States meets at First Presbyterian in Savannah from May 20 to 29. The quadricentennial birth celebration of John Calvin will accompany the meeting, drawing about three hundred delegates from across the U S and abroad.
Beyond Expression G W Farlowe of East Florence Alabama cites nearly seven years of constant itching from a skin disease. He says one application of Hunt's Cure relieved him and one box cured him, with no relapse after a year. The ad touts Hunt's Cure as a guaranteed treatment for all itching skin diseases priced at 50 cents.
The notice proclaims a complete stock of fresh vegetables and berries available at Long and Turner Company, indicating a steady supply for customers.
A heavy rain between 6 and 7 pm yesterday in Lewisville Texas marked the first substantial rainfall in six months. The downpour benefited crops and followed rain in most of Denton county last Friday, bringing relief and happiness to farmers in the area.
An advertisement touts Hunt's Lightning Oil as the quickest and surest remedy with no rivals, effective for aches, pains, stiff joints, cuts, burns, and bites, offered in 50c and 25c bottles.
Five men were hanged in Constantinople for complicity in the murder of officers during the April 13 outbreak. They sang hymns while taken from the war office and continued singing in the moments before their execution.
The Record and Chronicle advertises printed cards at 1.25 dollars per 100 and engraved from 2 to 4 dollars per 100 and plate. Both phones listed as 64.
For sale or trade by H. T. Stewart of Argyle Texas is a McCormick 12 foot push harvester located two and a half miles northwest of Argyle. Good proposition with full particulars and references available on request.
The street committee pledges a concerted effort this week to repair East Hickory Street from the public square east, prioritizing the area as the city's most in need. They aim to complete a first class macadamized street, and will not rest until the project is done.
Sour Lake reports a new oil gusher while Sam Barnett is shot dead near Wichita Falls. The list notes losses from a cotton compress fire at Ft Smith, a London death of George Meredith, a large Wall Street failure, and various political and regional items including Taft appointments and Texas missions.
Collin County sheriff Eubanks with bloodhounds scoured Whitwright and searched a dense thicket near Van Alyne for Jim Hale, last seen two months ago, amid reports Ayres remains in the area.
The Wichita Falls and Northwestern railroad bond issue of 250000 dollars at five percent was registered today by the Secretary of State, replacing temporary bonds.
A summer notice invites inquiries for music from the 20th Century Band of Little Elm Texas with reasonable rates and solicits correspondence. A separate ad urges readers to get plumbing prices from Wilson Hardware Company, with a contact for Sec S L McReynolds.
In a raw gray dawn the crew fights the sea for life after the Donna Isabel sinks. The narrator clings to a dripping oar blade as Doris keeps vigil, and De Nova orders cold blankets and a fresh start aboard. Doris’s steadfast love anchors hope while Celeste rests near the mast, and the crew battles through endless hours to survive.
A narrator recalls the first six days at sea during a doomed voyage. Sailors grow exhausted and despondent as the endless water and dreary sky sap their spirit. Women appear braver outwardly, but eyes reveal growing fear and despair.
Scores show Texas area games with Waco beating Houston DC 2 1, Fort Worth 4 San Antonio 0, Galveston 3 2 Oklahoma 6 2. National league results Chicago 8 Philadelphia 1, St Louis 6 Boston 1, Pittsburg 11 Brooklyn 1, New York 6 Cincinnati 0. American league St Louis 4 Washington 0, Philadelphia 1 Chicago 0, Detroit 5 Boston 3, New York 6 Cleveland 5. Southern division Little Rock 3 Nashville 0, Birmingham 1 Memphis 1, New Orleans 3 Montgomery 1, Atlanta 2 Mobile 1.
James Wright of Spurlock, Kentucky, claims after drinking six bottles he feels like a 16 year old. He cites kidney trouble relief and credits Electric Bitters as the greatest cure on earth. The ad urges others to try the 50 cent remedy at J. F. Raley & Co.
McCray confirms key information to guarantee accuracy. The statement emphasizes trust in the source and the need for verification before proceeding.
A local store features home canned peaches and plums praised for value. The fruit was produced in a home canning plant by J. C. Pitts south of the city, who canned between 1000 and 1200 cans.
The Houston race meet will extend into Beaumont racing dates prompting reaction from local sports circles. James T. Gossett secretary of the Beaumont association says he will press on with the Beaumont meet. Gossett plans to travel to Fort Worth to hire track officials and cover transportation costs for horses from Houston.
Denton real estate firms list fresh offerings daily in the column urging readers to check today and every day for updates. The feature emphasizes frequent changes and local market activity.
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