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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1909
Page
3
A sermon argues Christianity can grow like early church and Methodism if believers pursue a singlehearted, courageous life. It urges a universal, life transforming faith over creedal reform, and predicts worldly kingdoms yielding to Christ if the congregation embraces the gospel’s great facts.
The piece urges maintaining beauty for performers like Melba and Carre. It touts Q-Ban Hair Restorer and Q-Ban Hair Tone for restoring color, clearing pimples, and improving complexion. Dr Nott is quoted claiming success. Orders supplied by O M Curtis. send 12c for a sample to Hessig Ellis Drug Co Memphis Tennessee.
Water consumers are informed that all water, light and power rents are due on or before October 10, 1969, at the Water and Light office in City Hall. Superintendent Storyria notes the deadline.
Denton County attracts buyers from rich black land counties of Central Texas as land prices rise from 40 to 60 dollars an acre. Sales include 211 acres for 11 415 and 192 acres for 9 600, with others from Williamson and Hill counties also seeking options. The appeal cites Denton’s wheat production and ample artesian water, while Bell County prospectors widen interest. Chanfeer of Commerce ads draw several speculators statewide.
The advertisement claims catarrh is the only disease with no cure. Hall’s Catarrh Cure is presented as a constitutional treatment taken internally to reach blood and mucous surfaces. The makers offer $100 for any case it fails to cure and invite readers to request testimonials. Address F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Family Pills accompany the claim.
Marshall has increased its water supply by sinking shallow wells but the Elm Fork water in Dallas is pumped to the reservoir with only a few days of supply left. Across Texas guns are shutting down from water shortages, Hunt County reports cattle dying, and most cities are short apart from those like Denton fed by artesian wells.
A compact sales note proclaims Hunt's Lightning OM as a universal remedy. It claims rapid relief for aches, pains, stiff joints, cuts, burns and bites and promotes 50c and 25c bottle sizes as the quickest and surest remedy available.
A. A. Chisholm of Treadwell New York describes years of indigestion torpid liver constipation and nervous debility. He credits Electric Bitters with restoring health and vigor after twelve bottles. Endorses the remedy as infallible for stomach liver kidneys blood and nerves sold by J F Raley & Co.
President Taft delivered a sermon in Portland Oregon stressing the importance of religion. He urged that no church in the country, regardless of size, that preaches true religion and morality will lack his earnest support to boost its influence when opportunities arise.
A Rayville Louisiana resident H H Ward endorses Hunt's Lightning Oil as a superior remedy for cuts burns aches and bruises. He claims twenty years of searching for a better product yielded no improvement and asks to be cited if one exists.
Near Ferris in Ellis County on Sunday A D Bryant a wealthy farmer was shot and killed by his son after a quarrel over a well and tainted by a bucket of sausage poured into the well. Local authorities investigate the fray and motive remains disputed.
The Rev Jonah W Lupton a leading Presbyterian divine in the South died in Winchester at age 75. In Pittsburg two were killed and twelve hurt in a streetcar accident Sunday night.
A reader testimonial from Sizemore, West Virginia extols Dr. King's New Life Pills for vitality. The note claims the pills vitalize every organ and strengthen brain and body, praising their health benefits and affordability at a local store.
Two cases of pellagra have been discovered at Austin. Thirty cases have been reported in the state and delegates will represent Texas at a conference in Columbia, D C, called by physicians to discuss the disease.
The notice urges people with kidney or bladder trouble symptoms to begin Fo Ley's Kidney Remedy without delay, claiming it stops pain and irregularities, strengthens the organs, and prevents Bright's disease or other serious disorders. signed Gatfrizon & Kimmons.
The international balloon race began with about two hundred thousand spectators in Zurich, Switzerland. Sunday Edgar Mix was the sole U S entrant, flying Folex’s Honey and Tar advert claims alongside the event notes.
The document lists multiple property transfers with buyers and sellers, including J. H. Cunningham and Maggie Lobdell exchanging lots in College addition for 1700 dollars, and other deeds in Argyle Bolivar and city additions. Totals for parcels range from 400 to 6000 dollars with several large land parcels in Wm. Niel and Henry White surveys.
Oneonta New York resident Mr F G Fritg writes that his little girl benefited from Foley’s Oring Laxative and claims it is the best remedy for constipation and liver trouble. The ad states Foley’s Oring Laxative is mild pleasant and effective in curing habitual constipation. Gar rison and Kimmins.
W E Simmons and wife Argyle Sept 28 boy. W A Bounds and wife Argyle Sept 30 girl. Leon Hembry and wife Argyle Sept 20 girl. Bud Bullard and wife Argyle Sept 26 boy. T B Breeding and wife Argyle Sept 26 girl. Chas Davis and wife Denton Sept 15 boy. Claude German and wife Denton Sept 5 boy. J L Blewett and wife Denton. Jess Gordon and wife Denton Sept 19 boy. J W Moreland and wife Denton. George Hansel and wife Denton Sept 22. L S H Tyler and wife Denton Sept 30 boy.
Denton Texas resident Frank Raines reports relief from severe back pain and kidney distress after using Dean's Kidney Pills from J F Raley Co. He says his kidneys are normal, pain is gone, and he can work all day, endorsing the remedy. New York agents for the product are listed.
Denton October 4 The ginners report shows 2 562 000 bales ginned by Sept 25, near expectations. Condition at 58.6 percent normal, below last month and a year ago. Cotton and futures quotes in Liverpool New York and New Orleans show modest moves with close near prior. Local lint tops at 13.02 1-20, seed range 4.85 4.90, dull miscellaneous up to 1.40.
An old advertisement touts Dr Kings New Discovery as the top throat and lung remedy. It claims germ and cold elimination, cough relief, and healing of bronchial membranes. A testimonial from Dr Geo More of Black Jack NC asserts cure of lung trouble. 50c, 1 trial bottle free, guaranteed by J F Raley & Co.
J Y McQuigg buys 200 acres of land near Stony from E C Rippy for 8500 dollars. Tom Rippy buys the McQuigg home at Bonham valued at 4500 dollars.
The Palace Restaurant to be given a trial as part of a public notice. Deaths include J. Keesee of Denton who died September 2 at age with heart and brain trouble.
Texas Denton County sheriff notices a sale to satisfy a 139.33 dollar judgment plus costs. The property includes two tracts of land described by surveys John Lockhart and Pinckley, held by J C Hawk as defendant in Frank Busch vs W B Anderson et al. The sale is set for the first Tuesday in October 1909 at the courthouse door in Denton.
Classified note urging readers to use the Record and Chronicle Lost and Found columns to recover lost articles and items. Promotes the service with a concise call to action and a light advertising tone.
Lee Wells of the Texas Oil Company announced plans to install a branch house in Denton with Oakley Skiles as local representative. He noted interest in the Aubrey field and that development could bring the company to participate in future profits.
Ad claims Hunt's Lightning Off cures aches pains cuts burns and bruises while you sleep. Rub a little on misery to feel it disappear as you rest.
notice to taxpayers lists tax collection dates for 1909 across multiple towns including Lake School House Hebron Lewisville Little Elm Parvin Mustang Pilot Point Aubrey Sanger Bolivar dustin Roanoke and Denton as the preferred pickup sites. Crowder urges paying locally to avoid long trips.
The State of Texas Denton County sheriff sale of lands held by H B Bush and R R Bush in Denton County. Under an alias execution in case no 1738 Alvin C Owsley v R R Bush et al the sale on the first Tuesday in October 1909 at the courthouse door Denton is for cash to satisfy a judgment and costs totaling 295.17 with interest. The property includes undivided interests in multiple tracts formerly owned by P C Bush deceased and described by several surveys. The writ of attachment issued December 29 1908 fixes the interests levied on. Sheriff Denton County Texas September 13 1909.
Aliased execution issued by Justice Court of Precinct No One Grayson County Texas directs sheriff sale of W J S Russell against G T Ball No 1731. Sale on first Tuesday in October 1908 in Denton county Denton city White addition Sanger lot described starting at Tom Shirley lot corner with E 182 1 2 ft then 62 1 2 ft along street etc. Sold to E D Yeatts per J B Baker transfer.
A local insurance agency outlines their services for fire and cyclone coverage and states they represent top companies and seek clients to secure a share of their business.
Public notice from Denton County Texas requiring all interested parties to appear in the county court and contest the final account of T A Lee administrator for the estate of R A Lew deceased. The notice will be published in a newspaper in Denton County at least twenty days before any discharge.
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