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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1909
Page
2
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Four-fifths of Wrights section favor the road bond, opposition centers in Denton. Cowan from Clearcreek says neighbors are nearly unanimous for bonds. Degan of Lewisville, though not voter here, would support bonds for better roads and counties. He notes past opposition to courthouse bonds as similar but unnecessary tax.
A testimonial from J A Harmon of Sizemore West Virginia praises Dr Kings New Life Pills for splendid health and powerful brain and body vitality. The note notes the pills are the best he has used and price is 25 cents at J F Raley &
Tonight marks the last Denton show for Genare and Theol a contortionist acrobat duo praised as the best act of its kind ever seen there. Genare has toured worldwide with Ringling Bros circus and the program also includes a set of new high quality pictures at the Amazu theater.
An ad claims Hunt's Lightning Oil works constantly to heal aches pains cuts burns and bruises while you sleep. Rubs on affected areas to make misery disappear.
W. G. Cook of near Drop becomes Denton county's first farmer to purchase a car, a Buick Model F shipped from Dallas Friday night. Sidney Smith trains on the machine for Cook and drove it to Drop today. Local auto enthusiasts predict better crops next year will bring a hundred or more new cars to Denton County, many bought by farmers embracing automobile use.
C G Young of Okene Oklahoma reports trying many oils but says Hust's Lightning Oil is the best after one use. He notes if it fails nothing else will work and mentions the 25 cent and 5 cent bottles.
C L A M B Whitlock, contractor for the building, said on Saturday his portion of the heating system work will finish in about ten days. Construction of the plant has begun and will be rushed to complete the project quickly.
All who want to attach onto the sewer mains are asked to call at the waterworks office with their street number jet and block number to fill in on the registration blanks. This must be done before per connect can be issued.
The Cumberland Presbyterian Sunday school will hold its annual missionary rally at the courthouse Sunday afternoon. Proceeds support a missionary in Oklahoma. The program includes song, scripture, readings, quartet, trio, and a paper by Mrs. W. B. McShan of Pilot Point, with Rev. J. P. Mason giving the benediction.
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh at all stages. The product is described as constitutional, taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces, and the makers offer one hundred dollars for any failure. Testimonials and Toledo address are provided for purchases and proof.
The Cumberland Presbyterian reports the Dallas banquet to raise a 100000 educational fund for Texas. About 40000 was raised with Weatherford trustees gifting 10000 and Trinity University president adding 5000. Eleven men gave 1000 and thirteen gave 500 each including Denton’s G H Blewett. Also notes of visits by Mrs Blount and others to Denton.
Aubrey Herald notes Mrs. C. W. Geers of Fort Worth, visiting her daughter Mrs. A. B. Ewell in Durant, Oklahoma, spent Tuesday and Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Will Geers in Aubrey. She departed Wednesday afternoon for Denton to visit her sister Mrs. Alvin C. Owsley briefly.
W B Elkin of Denton shares that Pfeiffer Chemical Co eczema cure cured two year eczema after trying other remedies. He spent about $2 and is sound and well now. He urges others with the disease to obtain the remedy at once.
New York, Oct 30. Jack Johnson and James J Jeffries signed articles binding a fight to a finish in forty five or more rounds not later than July 5 1910. The winner earns 75 percent of the purse and a side bet of 10000 dollars. The loser takes 25 percent.
Directions for a horse colic remedy describe Perry Davis Painkiller in a quart bottle to be mixed with one pint water, sweetened with molasses, shaken well, and given in two portions with a fifteen minute interval if needed. It lists price 35c for large bottle and also 25c and 50c sizes.
R T Yearby resigns as night watchman to become night jailer at the county jail. City officials report multiple applicants have shown interest with formal applications expected to be filed with City Secretary Foreman. McCrary files the formal bid while others mentioned include Beaird Gentry Dawson Wells Kirkpatrick and Paschall. the police committee will recommend a successor to the council.
Frank Disberry recounts a severe knee cut he avoided lasting disability from with Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The ad touts the salve as infallible for wounds burns and skin eruptions and claims it treats piles. 25c at J F Raley & Co.
Announcement of the contest results at a First Presbyterian Sunday school prayer meeting shows Wm. T. Evers led 13 000 to 12 000 for Miss Mabel Elliott. Losers host a social for winners at Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Schweer's home next Monday evening with all Sunday school members invited.
Dr King’s New Discovery is praised as a top throat and lung remedy that kills germs and colds, heals coughing and bronchial inflammation, and stops coughing. A testimonial from Dr Geo More of Black Jack NC claims cure of hopeless lung trouble. Price 50c and 1. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by J F Raley & Co.
The Freshmen and Sophomores at the high school organized their literary societies for the coming year. Officers were chosen with Freshmen president George Paschall and secretary H Buckingham, while Sophomores elected president Ned Rector and secretary Miss Carrie Tanner.
Money comes in bunches to A. A. Chisholm of Treadwell New York as he reports relief from indigestion torpid liver constipation nervous debility and insomnia after using Electric Bitters. He credits the medicine with restoring appetite sleep and vigor and says twelve bottles saved his health. Infallible for stomach liver kidneys blood and nerves. 50c at J F Raley & Co.
Washington report shows 2,591 persons killed and 63,920 injured in the latest year, down 975 deaths and 5,069 injuries from 1908. Notable improvement includes a 32 percent drop in employee deaths from coupling incidents.
An advertisement proclaims Hunt's Lightning Oil as a universal remedy for aches, pains, stiff joints, cuts, burns and bites. It touts the product as superior to others, offered in 50¢ and 25 bottle sizes.
Miss Dearie Holden aged twenty two and Miss Gordie Thomason aged 21, both of Fort Worth, were seriously injured and Miss Tallig Jones of Crowley was bruised when their carriage overturned and frightened horses dragged them 200 feet. Holden broke a shoulder while Thomason sustained four broken toes and a broken ankle after the incident caused by a whip crack from a passing drayman.
Rev. Andrew Fairchild Heltman of the American Presbyterian Church outlines a month of sermons themed The Twentieth Century Church with topics on The Apostolic Idea and The Intolerance of Christ. He urges resident members officers and church families to attend, contribute at least a tenth, and invites other Christians to cooperate.
An advertisement cites H. H. Ward of Rayville Louisiana praising Hunt Lightning Oil and Foley’s Honey and Tar as rapid cures for cuts burns and pains. It extols Foley’s for clearing airways soothing throats healing inflamed lungs and expelling cold with a yellow packaged product from Garrison and Kimmins.
See Wilson Hardware Company for sanitary plumbing services at competitive rates. Reliable fixtures, installation, and repairs marketed to homeowners and small businesses seeking value and quality plumbing solutions.
A narrator recounts late night terror in a house where Gertrude vanishes, Liddy complains of pain, and a hidden figure stalks the circular staircase. A midnight confrontation near the head of the stairs ends with an unexplained assault and Gertrude found asleep in her room while Winters, the night detective, slumbers nearby.
Miss Innes endures a sick day as detectives press for news on her missing niece. Dr. Walker questions the household about Louise Armstrong and Eliza as Jamieson arrives from Casanova station with cautious hints. The morning revolves around a muffled voice and a possible link to Halsey.
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