This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 43 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1909
Page
3
An apparent local notice offers a contracted supply of a Little Crude oil burner to Denton residents. It quotes oil at 62 cents and burner at 10 dollars with installation free, advertised by Claude Bell at J. B. Wilson Lumber Co. office.
An advance notice invites all music lovers to see The Smart Set at Wright's Opera House tonight. The big colored theatrical company presents prominent artists led by Salem Tutt Whitney, acclaimed as America's versatile colored comedian.
Demonstration bidding occurs from 3 to 5 pm on Wednesday and Saturday each week. The listing notes the Little Crater Crude Oil Company at the May building on the Northeast corner square.
Delegates returning from the Denton Presbytery meeting at Whitesboro describe a well attended and successful session. Two Denton ladies were elected to offices in the Woman's Presbyterial Missionary Society Mrs A A Abney became president and Mrs B W Blewett was named secretary treasurer. Rev N B Baker of Lewisville was called to the Valley View church. Rev Norris of Valley View will move to Springfield lit presbytery. Rev J F Franklin formerly of Sanger was dismissed to the Fort Worth presbytery. Next meeting will be held with the Sanger church in April.
Frank Disberry of Keilir, Minnesota credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve for a knee cut that would have left him a cripple. The advertisement touts the salve as infallible for wounds, cuts, bruises, burns, scalds, sores, boils, skin eruptions, piles and sells for 25 cents at J F Raley & Co.
A garbled timetable lists southbound and northbound services with various times and bus or train notations. It shows departures around 12:05 pm and 9:42 am plus 7:13 pm and 10:10 pm near Dallas branches with numbers 205, 182, and 281 as identifiers.
Rev C E Roberts president of Nazarene Bible Institute at Pilot Point and his wife will lead services at Oak Street M E Church in both hours Sunday. The paper notes a claimed cure for catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure, claiming internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, with a money back offer.
A New York statement says President Joline of the Katy will resign and General Manager A A Allen will take over. Erwin Hawley B F Yoakum and Speyer Brothers reportedly secure controlling interest. The Katy line serves Denton and its Dallas and Wichita branch with potential local railway effects under new ownership.
An advertisement extols Quaker Scotch Oats as inexpensive yet nourishing and energizing for laborers and students. Citing Yale Professor Fisher's 1908 findings, the copy claims oats improve work endurance with less fatigue, available in regular, family, and sealed tin formats.
Directors of the Chamber of Commerce discussed the Lewis property matter on Thursday but made no decision on a fall trades day. A December live stock and poultry display with the Poultry show was proposed. Reports said the recent trades day was highly beneficial and well received.
If people with symptoms of kidney or bladder trouble can realize their danger they would without loss of time commence taking Foley's Kidney Remedy. This remedy stops the pain and irregularities builds up these organs and there is no danger of Brights disease or other serious disorders. Do not disregard the early symptoms. Garrison and Kimmons.
Eleven Chinese men are jailed in Dallas awaiting deportation after being captured while fleeing a Texas and Pacific box car. Authorities believe they were smuggled across the Mexican border.
The advertisement touts Dr. King's New Discovery as a universal health booster that kills germs and colds, heals coughs, cures bronchial inflammation, and stops hemorrhages. It cites Dr. Geo. More of Black Jack North Carolina and offers trial bottles free with a money back guarantee via J. F. Raley & Co.
With Salem Tutt Whitney leading a stellar colored entertainment Tobby Nebby dancers and dressy singers perform a guaranteed good show. The Daity Damsel Chorus lines up amid swell specialties as seats at Minnis' drug stand go on sale.
Advertisement extols Parisian Sage hair tonic from O M Curtis with claims to stop dandruff prevent gray hair aid growth and stop itching. Testimonial from Jesse Sweet of Lowell Michigan dated June 28 1909 endorses the product as a wonder tonic. Prices listed as fifty cents for a large bottle with charges prepaid from Giroux Mini Co Buffalo.
Dentin High football heads to Fort Worth Limite tomorrow for the season opener against Fort Worth with a stronger lineup. Reese fills tackle, Rayzor shifts to quarterback, Rector shines at left end, and locals expect a victorious start as light practice ends this afternoon.
R. R. Turner of W Oak St Denton Texas testifies Doan's Kidney Pills cured his backache and kidney trouble after a 1905 testimonial. He says the problem never returned and endorses the remedy as a permanent cure. Sold by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Nashville Tenn Oct 5 Fifteen persons are reported killed by a hurricane that struck Hamburg Denn last night. Many others were killed in Georgia. A 130 000 damage jam caused by the wind at Atlanta.
The advertisement claims Hunt's Lightning Oil outperforms all other oils and liniments after a single use. C. G. Young of Okenne Oklahoma endorses it and notes bottles cost 25 and 50 cents.
The usual Friday night band concert will be given on the Square tonight starting promptly at 7:30. Local residents are encouraged to attend and enjoy the outdoor performance.
Advice urges focus on liver health and promotes S'mmons Liver Purifier as the remedy to keep the organ functioning well and trouble free.
Mrs Roxana Gunter widow of Colonel Jet Gunter sells the Gunter ranch in Grayson county near Sherman to J B Wilson of Dallas for over 220000. The 7240 acre property lies on the Frisco railroad. negotiations were closed by Henry D Lindsley of Dallas.
A testimonial from J. A. Harmon of Sizemore West Virginia praises Dr. King’s New Life Pills for vitality and brain power. The ad claims they vitalize every organ and strengthen body, priced 25 cents at J. F. Raley & Co.
A Texas Midland railroad paycar derailed near Cartwright this morning, overturning and demolishing the car. Involved officials Auditor Corley Assistant General Manager L. W. Wells Dispatcher B. Dickens Chief Clerk H. J. Browning and others were injured.
The newspaper notes a rising cost for classified ads as the Record and Chronicle grow with more Results and listings. Readers are encouraged to try the sections to see proof of increasing reach and value.
Hicks notes Capucine as a remedy for sick headache nervous headache traveler's headache and grip stomach troubles and female troubles sold as a liquid by druggists with immediate effects claimed.
Four men are involved in a Lewisville bank robbery case under Sheriff Orr inquiry. Fort Worth lawyers Doyle and Estes meet with County Attorney Mays as bond of 5000 dollars each is discussed. Private Evatt links the Lewisville and Malakoff cases, while Bertillon tests on Cisco and Marshall await results. A ranger observed and weighing the 4039 dollars in gold spurs debate among onlookers.
Cisco and Marshall through their attorneys waived preliminary examinations Friday and were granted bail of 10360 each split as 5000 in burglary and 5000 in theft cases. They may seek writs of habeas corpus before Judge Potter next week. Witness Whybuts recalls five or six men involved. State Ranger Ewart praises Sheriff Orr for notable capture amid statewide bank robberies.
O M Curti advertises Hyomei as a complete remedy for catarrh. The pack includes inhaler and Hyomei solution for $1 with extra bottles 50 cents. The ad claims germs removed by breathing the mist will end coughing and bad breath and restore vitality. Money back if Hyomei fails.
An old advertising notice from Minnis' Drug Store promotes toilet articles and plumbing supplies. The copy urges readers to compare prices on plumbing work and supplied items, mentioning Wise Hardware Company as a related name.
A reader letter from W. H. Ward of Reyville Louisiana praises Hunt's Lightning Oil as a swift cure for cuts burns aches pains and bruises and asks to be cited if a faster remedy exists, noting twenty years of trying others without success.
At the Amuzu last night the Schroys opened their engagement for the week. The act features Little Miss May Schroy whose singing drew much applause and a new act that outshines prior performances. Tonight they reprise The Cowboy and the Indian, a hit requested by patrons. The floor is elevated so every seat has a clear view of the show.
A national reputed physician declares baldness generally incurable in rare cases. He cites limited success with products like Q Ban Hair Restorer and Tonic, noting that only general health measures and these aids help, while genuine cures are rare. The ad promotes Q Ban preparations and a $50 bottle offer via Hessiz-Ellis Drug Co. Memphis Tennessee.
Evangelist Rose spoke on the Cause of Division to a large audience and posed the question Can we all see the Bible alike The theme for tonight is Walking by Faith Services are held twice daily at 3 39 and 7 15 p m
Tomorrow marks opening day at the Dallas fair as a fair special begins its inaugural run, departing at 7 58 a m and returning from Dallas at 7 p m.
A. A. Chisholm of Treadwell New York reports rapid recovery after twelve bottles of Electric Bitters. He suffered indigestion torpid liver constipation nervousness and debility with poor sleep appetite and ambition. He now attends to business daily and praises the medicine as wonderful. Sold for 50 cents at J. F. Raley & Co.
Sheriff C Orr of Denton County announces sale under an October 1909 order to satisfy a judgment of 71.28 dollars plus interest and costs. The property lies in Denton near the Texas and Pacific railroad right of way and includes part of the Alex Hill 640 acre survey. Sale set for the first Tuesday in November at the Denton courthouse door.
The State of Texas Denton County sheriff to sell per law on the first Tuesday in November 1969 before the Denton court house door. Lot 2 in block 2 Wattam addition is first, with Wattam lien of 63.49 and judgment on R. H. Ewing et al for 602.41 plus costs. Sale proceeds to satisfy the judgment and costs.
Advertises Foley's Honey and Tar as relief for throat irritation cough and inflamed lungs promising healing and strengthening while expelling the cold from the system. Urges buyers to refuse any but the genuine yellow package from Garrison and Ammins.
Ardmore Oct 15 A fireman named Ross aged thirty five was instantly killed when a boiler exploded at Leak Harmon's cotton gin in Graham. The blast destroyed the gin and several other employees were reported injured.
Durant, Oklahoma paid a 13 percent rate for cotton on Thursday, reflecting local market conditions and pricing data reported by area merchants.
An old remedy claim for Hicks' Capucline to ease fever and aching from malarious conditions colds or overheating. Advertises liquid forms priced at 19 25 and 50 cents available at drug stores.
Co L Smith and Miss Dora Davis received a marriage license, signaling their intended nuptials and legal union.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.