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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1913
Page
4
The heaviest rain in months drenched Denton County between 3 and 9 am Friday, with 1.33 inches recorded and wind causing damage to open cotton. The system extended across North Texas and into other regions, soaking the state in recent days. The rain will boost fall planting prospects and provide ample stock water as it fills tanks and creeks.
The Fraternal Aid Association held its state convention at the 10. C. F. hall in the afternoon with M. B. Simpson named delegate to the General Assembly in Lawrence Kansas and J. L. Barnett as an alternate. The event included a program with addresses readings and music followed by a salad course and social hour. Judges from multiple cities attended the convention.
Chronic cough lung ailment relief offered by Dr King’s New Discovery. Stillman Green of Malichete Col says two doctors predicted death but the remedy kept him alive and well. Money back if no benefit. Price set at 1.90. Guaranteed by J F Raley Co. Also photo studio ad by John Swartz over the post office.
A local discussion centers on federal duck hunting rules and whether hunting is allowed year round or restricted to November and December. Residents weigh conservation needs against hunting traditions and wildlife management policies.
Game wardens explain the federal act governing migratory birds, listing species designated as insectivorous and detailing seasons and protections. Chief Deputy J D Gox clarifies that geese ducks and other listed birds face specific closed seasons, with bans on killing after sunset and before sunrise and a 1918 deadline for certain species.
A Katy line southbound train leaving here at 6 30 Friday morning derailed on a wide curve near the St Carpenter and Robertson fields. One child suffered a broken arm while the conductor, brakeman and several passengers were bruised or scratched. A broken rail and softer track bed after heavy rain are blamed. The northbound train was cancelled and the southbound train later carried passengers to the wreck and transfer to another train for Dallas.
Joe Armstrong alias Joe Webb, a six year county burglary convict from Sanger, was shot dead by a Huntsville penitentiary guard. Leonard H Williams, a fellow Denton county convict, said Armstrong assaulted a guard with a brick before the fatal shot.
Trial treatment and full information absolutely free without charge. Write Frontier Asthma Company Room 102 Buffalo New York.
A circus tale follows a clown who drives the star acrobat to tragedy by fabricating news of his infant's death. Distraught, the acrobat falls during a daring leap while his wife, the clown’s jealous prey, enacts a bitter punishment.
Turner Brothers now lists seasonable vegetables with fresh arrivals from small shipments to maintain quality for customers.
Mrs Joza Dickson invites customers to inspect the fall showing with small hats for ladies this season. New phone 472 and old phone 402 listed. Also promoting Pas Chall's Sunday dinner options with contact numbers 86 and 8&6 for orders.
A traveler waiting for a train on a shelterless windy platform accosts a local. The traveler asks if the wind always blows this way. The native quips that sometimes it reverses and blows the other way.
A humorous sketch features Bobby proud of his first trousers and the trouble they cause at a picnic. He ends up changing after the girls in the office refuse his kisses. The program promises an interesting night with AI music and a clean, orderly venue.
A broken rail south of Corinth caused a derailment with three coaches piling up. A little girl suffered a broken arm while two trainmen were injured.
President Bizzell announced Denton residents must report to the college for classification at 2 p m on Tuesday September 46. All Denton students must respond or cause inconvenience to themselves and college authorities. Students should secure uniform dresses and materials this week to aid service and local merchants.
L. M. Tucker is constructing a house on West Oak street. Alvin A. Bush buys the Bert Peel place on North Elm street. J. D. Bell purchases a Studebaker No 25 from Terry E. Barefield, Denton County agent. Sheriff Orr returns from Lewisville with 18 year old Jess Baskett charged with forgery. Otie Chappel alleged to forge a $16.70 check at a Lewisville bank.
A promotional notice touts Electric Bitters as relief for weak kidneys and liver issues. It claims prompt relief, boosts in ambition, and cites John Dowling of San Francisco praising the remedy for his wife after other treatments failed. Available for $1.00 at J. F. Raley & Co.
The Nickel Store on the east side square will remain open on Saturday nights for patron convenience, announced by Duke and Ayers.
Announcement says Elder W. L. Swinney will begin a revival at Pearl Street Church of Christ next Sunday and continue indefinitely. General invitation issued with note that no collections will be taken.
A two year old boy, son of Bud Crout near Elm, was shot by an accidental discharge while a hunter talked with his family. Eighteen number four shot hit the child from head to toe, but officials said the injuries were not as bad as feared and the boy was improving.
LATE PERSONAL NEWS M P Kelly of Wichita Falls is here on business. S J Newton is here from Pilot Point attending District court. C Howard has moved here from Krum living at 54 Lula street. Mr and Mrs W M Mistley of Sacramento Ga are visiting Mr and Mrs M R B Gilbert. Miss Peart McGormick returned from San Marcos. Miss Fannie Summer returned to Sherman after visiting here. Miss Bessie Edwards left for Dallas to visit friends. Miss Mary Sinner returned to Terrell after several months with People s Home telegraph company. Miss Pearl Vivion returned to her visit here with her brother J M Vivion. Mrs R L Ligon and daughter returned to Dallas after a short visit with Mrs Wheeler. Mrs Charles Beavers returned to Lewisville after visiting Miss Myrtle Harrell and Dr Cowan family. Mrs J L Hayes and Mrs Joe Filtz returned to Gainesville after attending the Fraternal Aid convention. Misses Annie Webb Blanton and Mitchell of the Normal faculty returned from summer vacations and are at 52 Fry street. Mr and Mrs G G Yeatts and Mrs White returned from Nevada Collin county with remains of Grandma Yeatts for burial Thursday.
In their view, the riders blame the public for slow learning to keep out of the way, voicing this opinion in the Chicago Tribune.
Real estate notice listing a house with four rooms and two lots on North Lo cust street. Includes contact via P O Box 353 and Turner Bros phone line. Also advertises niece home canned peaches from W T C Potter, Elbertas and Mamie Ross, 3 pound cans at 15 cents each while supplies last.
Birth announcements list a boy for Mr and Mrs Aggie Tischler of Denton on September 7 and a girl for Mr and Mrs Alvin Mays near Denton on September 6.
Homer Harris of Denton to Miss Gertrude Rickett of Lewisville. Daniel Hooner of Illinois Bend to Miss Beatrice Griffin of Pilot Point. F Williams of Lewisville to Miss Ella Coor of Lewisville. For fresh vegetables, call Paschall's at phone 86.
Do you want a farm with land paid by one crop, healthful climate, winter gardens, strong schools and churches, and shipping facilities to markets? An excursion to Fowlerton is planned for Tuesday September 9, leaving Fort Worth at 8:40 p.m. from M., K. & T. and routed via Denton. The notice also lists millinery display at Mrs. Dickson's and a FEA gathering for September 11 with Sophia Moore as secretary.
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