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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1910
Page
3
R L McCoy breeder of prize winning White Wyandottes offers Hees for sale at 1.50 and 2 dollars. Located Route 1 Roaroke Texas.
Mrs. John Bagwell was killed by a lightning bolt in Grimes county. The incident is reported as a sudden fatality with no further details provided.
Mrs. Hattie Winters suffered severe burns when a bottle of carbolic acid exploded at Lawton Oklahoma. Authorities investigated the incident and warned about handling hazardous chemicals.
Three packages of money with a total value over 32009 dollars were stolen from a Pennsylvania depot in Olt City. Police investigation underway and possible leads traced to local courier route.
Dr E L Egger pastor of Oak Cliff Methodist Church will deliver the baccalaureate sermon for Pilot Point High School. The address marks a ceremonial highlight of the graduating class.
The eightieth general assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian church convened at Dickson Tennessee with Rev. J. T. Barbee serving as moderator.
The Trinity river at Fort Worth now stands seven feet above normal after heavy rains. Authorities fear the river may overflow its banks as water levels continue to rise.
The Oklahoma Board of Equalization plans to raise railroad assessments by 17 million dollars, lifting total railroad assessments in the state to about 200 million dollars. This action targets improvements funding and tax equity for the railroad system within Oklahoma.
To guard American life and property at Bluefields, 100 American sailors have been landed as tensions rise between Madriz loyalists and insurgent forces.
Wm. Reilly of Dallas runs a close race against Wm. Lynea for the presidency of the International Typographical Union. Indications point to Reilly’s likely election. he formerly resided in Denton.
The railroad bill teeters toward defeat as the Cummins amendment requires rates not to rise without prior consent from the Interstate Commerce Commission.
The number of deaths from the powder explosion at the Pinar del Rey barracks in Cuba remains undetermined until ruins are cleared. Officials hope the total will not exceed fifty with about a hundred or more seriously injured.
Rain fell Thursday across Beaumont Corsicana Dublin Fort Worth Gainesville Hillsboro Houston Little Rock Palestine Paris San Antonio Sherman Taylor Texarkana Tyler Waco Weatherford Wichita Falls with gusty winds and localized street flooding reported in several counties.
W. J. Bryan will not take part in the Missouri prohibition campaign. A letter states he participated in Nebraska but currently has no intention of engaging in discussions in other states.
Four men attempted to blow the safe at the People's Bank in Wapanucka Oklahoma Thursday night. They used a heavy nitroglycerin charge but the blast awakened locals and the robbers fled before accessing funds. Two suspects are in custody, one wounded.
Scientists suggest Halley’s comet tail is curved and has not yet touched Earth. If the tail forms a comma shape and the head moves on schedule, predicting when the tail will reach Earth remains uncertain.
A petition is being circulated for a republican caucus to support the postal savings bank bill. The call receives encouragement though a few insurgents decline to sign. Most insurgents favor the bill as a victory over the reactionaries.
The article notes bitter feelings by Assistant Attorney General Lawler toward Pinchot Glavis and other Interior critics. It cites a three year old critique by Glavis and reports Ballinger’s failure to locate letters from G W Perkins of J P Morgan Co. despite receiving several.
The general assembly of the Presbyterian church is in session at Atlantic City New Jersey with Rev Charles Little of Wabash Indiana serving as moderator.
Retiring Moderator Barkley of Derry called the church to account for inactivity and criticized clergy for condoning evils sapping the nation’s vitality. His attack on the Jeffries Johnson fight could spur California churches to mobilize against holding the bout.
Senator Bailey denies writing the Russell letter after review. The Poindexter club asserts Judge Poindexter is now the leading gubernatorial candidate with near certainty of nomination. Colquitt spoke at Boerne and Poindexter addressed Quanah to a large crowd, Colquitt drawing about 125 attendees.
William Jennings Bryan spoke at a Total Abstinence Union event in Chicago arguing against a total ban on alcohol. He insisted on personal liberty but backed restrictions to protect society and affirmed that political units may set terms for liquor sales. He also said larger units can restrict smaller ones on this issue.
The 188 to 74 vote against granting laity rights to women was reported as the Methodist general conference contines toward adjournment. The conference heard Bishop Key receive a loving cup and noted schedule and conference dates for the year with Bishop Murrah set to preside over the North Texas session at Wichita Falls on November 23. A notable moment was Belle Bennett addressing the body on equal laity rights for women.
Frank J. Cheney declares as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notarized December 6, 1886 by A. W. Gleason. Advertising claims include internal use and blood surface action with testimonials. Sold by druggists for 75 cents. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Bottlegripe and green olives available at WV R Turner’s with phone line listed as 7 for orders.
A short note praising Zo to Smita's as offering the best bread in the city.
A 90c can of Chi Namée varnish covers 200 square feet after one night drying and provides a waterproof and hammer proof finish. The ad touts stains and varnishes in one application and directs readers to purchase from a local seller.
Local classified brief advertises fresh California honey available at eight o'clock from A Gibso s with phone number 25 for contact.
Classified ad lists Uneeda Laundry and Ineeda Steam Laundry with Beta phones Mitchell Bros agents offering guaranteed work at 30 cents for 2 words repeated six times.
New York futures rise after a bag opening with slight gains as markets reflect a holiday for King’s funeral. Livestock in Denton and Fort Worth show steady tones. New Orleans and Galveston report holiday observances with eggs retailing at 15c per dozen.
Market quotes for corn, cotton seed meal and hulls, corn chops, chicken feed, bran, shucks, prairie hay, alfalfa hay, and wheat. Prices are given per car, ton, or hundred pounds with wholesale and retail ranges. Notable items include corn wholesale 76-78c per bu and wheat at $1.30 fob per bu.
Butter sold at 10 to 30 cents cash or trade delivered to private residences and hotels. Eggs wholesale 12 to 12 1/2 cents cash, 15 cents trade, retail per dozen 5 cents. Poultry including turkeys, m hens, broilers, fryers, bakers, old roosters, and guineas listed with unit prices. Ducks priced at 3 dollars per dozen.
Hog prices per pound range 6 to 8.25 cents for light to heavy weights. Cow prices per pound range 2.75 to 3.5 cents.
A market listing shows radishes 4% per dozen, retail six cents per bunch, onions forty cents per dozen, lettuce forty cents per dozen, beans with wholesale a dollar fifty per bushel and retail twenty five cents per gallon, new potatoes one to two dollars per peck, english peas wholesale a dollar fifty per bushel and retail twenty to twenty five cents per gallon.
A vintage appeal promotes Electric Bitters for nervousness melancholy headaches insomnia and digestive issues in women. The copy claims many women with weak kidneys and nervy troubles found health through the remedy sold by J F Raley & Co with satisfaction guaranteed.
Jasper and Jasper announce the purchase of the O. P. Poe insurance agency and will keep the Denton Trust building office. They will retain Poe’s represented companies and Poe will stay briefly to personally handle expirations. They seek continued client business.
The Recording Chronicle reports growing classified columns as results broaden. Readers are urged to test the listings and see proofs of efficacy, noting enhanced detail and more categories appearing in the section.
Members of the Normal college Junior One class gathered Thursday evening at Miss Alice Bridges residence on Avenue A. The decorated house reflected class colors and flowers while refreshments were served. Attending were Misses Albright Decker English Ingram Glasgow Grubbs Stephens Farmer Pope Stepenson Wilson Sanders Justus Sherrod Thorn Emmons and Bridges and Messrs Gregory Smith Cunningham Wilson Happy Moore and R L Dudley.
Jno A Hann & Co promotes the Automobile Hat as the latest fashion. A safe dramatic notice warns of danger from a lion in Pittsburg’s cage, and Dr King’s New Discovery is praised as a remedy for colds croup and whooping cough with baby use testimonials. Trial bottle offered.
Quick delivery courteous treatment and due appreciation will meet your order here. D. K. Turner phone No. 7.
Local representative candidates F F Hill W C Dickson and county officials LEE ZUMWALT S H HOSKINS CHARLES MAYS E E MILLER J K MCKELVE and others were listed for tax assessor collector clerk treasurer district judge sheriff and precinct positions. A classifieds note hints at a better rent option than a sign with a 6 word want ad.
Baseball results from the Texas, National, American, and Southern Leagues with Dallas, Oklahoma City, Shreveport, Fort Worth, Houston Waco, Galveston, San Antonio, Cincinnati, New York, Chicago, Brooklyn, Boston, Pittsburg, St Louis, Philadelphia, Boston, Detroit, Cleveland, Washington, St. Louis, Chattanooga, Montgomery, Memphis, New Orleans, Nashville, Mobile. Rain interrupted Birmingham Atlanta.
An ad proclaims Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets as the top remedy for acute indigestion and chronic dyspepsia. It cites a doctor’s claim that 95 percent of illnesses originate in a disordered stomach and promises rapid relief, appetite restoration, and improved nutrition with a money back guarantee at the Rexall Store run by O. M. Curtis.
A promotional note urges readers to use the Record and Chronicle Lost and Found columns to recover items. It emphasizes that posting notices helps retrieve lost belongings and invites readers to try the service.
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