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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1909
Page
2
The weekly and daily editions of the Record and Chronicle mark post office filings in Denton Texas and invite corrections for any erroneous reflections on firms individuals or corporations upon notification to the publishers.
The event drew people from all county sections to see exhibits and win prizes, fostering a habit of visiting Denton and uniting town and country. Denton county gins produced 11,266 bales in September, ranking high among diversifying Texas counties. An Illinois publisher admitted false circulation, claiming 109,000 subscribers but proving only 1,000.
The passage questions Peary questioning two Eskimos about a rival's voyage while noting the Eskimos are influenced by a small group of white men and a Black companion. It casts doubt on the reliability of the Eskimos' testimony and the motive behind cross examination.
A local appeal argues for a major cleanup day to mark the inauguration of a sewerage system. The piece notes past efforts were only temporary and foul water polluted gutters, urging a thorough effort before winter ends and the system arrives next spring.
The Dallas News notes readers who read the Recording Chronicle via neighbors rather than subscribing. It cites two well off families who avoid subscribing by letting their children read the paper at neighbors and report news at home. It argues recalcitrant subscribers owe the paper and suggests solicitors offer a week’s pay to convert them.
The notice praises Denton for pioneering college posters and announces new BeCts Hew mouldings and latest frame requirements. It claims early leadership in poster presentation and offers updated frame options to readers.
A brief mentions a trio involving Record and Chronicle and Mc Clure's with a reference to a sum of $2 and a small unit. No clear event or outcome is described beyond noting these entities and the money amount.
Denton county organizers travel to Dallas to prepare the county exhibit for the State Fair. Secretary Scruggs W L Foreman and J O Bell oversee shipments and the trades day success. They forecast the displays of farm products to be among the finest seen in Texas despite drought.
Notary public available in our offices offering convenient notary work. Denton Trust Company advertises financial services and loan options.
A helpful rain fell at Floyd Chapel on Friday. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. John Brown and family and Mrs. McDanell and daughter Ollie in Wylie. Rev Stuck preached both services. Clyde Fox left for Fort Worth to work. Grandma Williams is near death. Rev Gunner from Trinity visited. Dock Thomas of Denton visited. Lizzie Harper on the sick list. B R Wilson and son Nat were in Denton Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Coit hosted a Tuesday bridge game and Dutch luncheon to meet Mrs Alex Hann of Dallas. Mrs H F Schweer entertained twelve ladies for a separate afternoon bridge in Denton with Mrs Hann as guest of honor and a high score souvenir awarded. A luncheon followed the card games.
Abilene Texas reports Colonel W M Lacy may announce candidacy for governor. He deferred comment but stated a decision will come within a week and that he believes he could carry Central West Texas votes if he runs.
The Texas Bankers Association notes eighth robbery by the South Western gang over four and a half years. Bankers say the same masked men strike again, with no Bertillon descriptions on Cisco and Marshall records. A Fort Worth lawyer visited Wednesday amid the case, showing interest in the alleged robbers.
State Police moving to expand inquiry after the First National Bank heist in Lewisville last Sunday night. Two suspects captured with 1600 dollars recovered and jailed in Denton. authorities say the gang acted as professionals.
Mrs. Clara Robinson celebrated her eighty second anniversary at her daughter’s home with children and grandchildren present. Miss Alice Young hosted a banquet at D D Keeler’s for her sister Josie Young’s sixteenth anniversary. In St Louis, Texas recruit Louis Drucke faced the Cardinals, with Schlei and Larry Doyle clashing over signals as Drucke struggled in a rain soaked opener.
Carl Collier aged one month and two months died Wednesday afternoon from infantile disease. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Will Collier of near Kram. The infant was buried at the New Kram Cemetery on Thursday.
Oct 12 report from Sanger notes a meeting in progress at the Methodist church led by Rev. D. H. Aston of Gainesville. Several residents are mentioned in passing as attending or traveling to nearby towns, including visits to Denton and Ardmore. The column records small community motions and local social chatter without a single defining event.
Elder Rose speaks on salvation and the church of God versus human denominations. He argues true salvation is in Christ and within His body the church, citing biblical passages and the steps of faith, repentance, and baptism, then previews a second topic on Bible unity.
The notes cover a range: Loudermilx predicts 15 cent cotton before January. Texas Penitentiary records 3 543 convicts. Florida hurricane losses include eleven dead. Johnson and Ketchel to duel in San Francisco. a black land experiment station to meet in Fort Worth. market closes with gains. Ferrer executed in Barcelona. Pittsburg tops Detroit to lead series. Taft praised in Arizona for supporting separate states. Katy control rumors. Matt Henson to lecture. a Chicago bank robbery ends in suicide. President to visit Paso and El Paso meetings. Governor Campbell reports party departures from Austin toward El Paso.
Arrangements are complete for a socialism debate in Weatherford on October 15 between Hon. F. F. Hill of Denton County and W. S. Noble of Eastland. Bonna Tidgway leads the arrangements and expects a large crowd.
Dr. Cook defends his travels to the Eskimos and says their replies have been twisted. He asserts Rasmussen has verified the full story and that the Eskimos will corroborate his claims in New York, as Whitney did.
Senator Culberson states opposition to free raw materials when the finished product is protected and affirms commitment to party platforms. He voted for free iron ore free lumber and free print paper aligning with Democratic platform demands. The dominant iron and steel market issue influences his stance.
Louise confides with me about her dangerous secret escape from California and an impending marriage to a different man. Halsey urges commitment while she reveals fear and a plan to marry another, seeking quiet and distance as I tend the sick room.
Louise is found at the lodge Tuesday night and an interview occurs Wednesday. Thursday and Friday show patient improvement while Gertrude stays with her. The narrator frets about the coroner's inquest into Arnold Artaatrons death and the arrival of Mrs Pini strong with the Traders' bank president's body.
In a tense conversation Mr Horton, Armstrongs' adviser, asks Miss Innes to relinquish the Sunnyside lease for Mrs Armstrong’s return. She refuses, noting past sufferings and a belief the widow should abandon costly property. The telegram warns of Nina Carrington’s arrival Monday. Dr Stewart visits with egg nog, recalling Walker and gossip in the household.
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