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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1912
Page
2
Houston District Attorney Maury predicts sensational developments as two prospective jurors await admission in the trial of Dr Nathan A Hughes accused of attempted criminal assault on Florence Silvester, his stenographer. The prior trial ended in a disagreement.
Announcement from the Record and Chronicle stating they will correct any erroneous reflections about firms individuals or corporations upon request to the publishers. The notice emphasizes prompt correction of misstatements appearing in their columns.
A Democratic candidate in Oklahoma files a contest alleging the woman who won the nomination is ineligible. The piece questions party loyalty, cites Morris Sheppard’s role on public buildings and Denton’s road issues, and critiques Boss Smith amid Wilson tariff debates.
A reporter struggles to spell Kosciusko Street while noting a dead horse incident. Gov. Wilson blocks Essex County boss James Smith Jr. from a U.S. Senate bid, risking Roosevelt votes and impacting presidential hopes.
An old style advertisement extols Toilet Articles at Curtis ladies store. It highlights domestic toilet specialties of high merit and beauty-seeker praise. The notice asks readers to patronize Curtis and promises satisfaction from purchasing these goods.
Big Brother recalls feeding tramps during winter nights while working as a night office man. Father contrasts with fifteen years of toil and supporting a family, noting the temptation to help sparingly. A vivid memory ends with a quip about giving a quarter and the lunch stand.
The ad touts Electric Biters as a health restoration for men in enterprise by boosting energy and curing weakness. It credits Chas B Allen of Sylvania Georgia for relief from rheumatism liver stomach and kidney troubles after using four bottles. Price is 60 cents per bottle through J Raley & Co.
The 1898 Denton county murder case of George Frampton is recalled. Hughes was with Frampton and arrested at Sherman, brought to Denton, twice convicted, then moved to Cooke county where acquittal occurred. A related per jury case was dismissed, later he studied medicine in Atlanta.
In Houston Heights Harris County largest precinct the local option election swung pro prohibition by about eighty votes causing the closing of six saloons in the area.
Scot land Anderson was convicted of robbery with firearms of Joe Patterson and sentenced to fifty years in Fort Worth. The September 27 ruling marked a decisive criminal case, highlighting interstate crime and court action.
Cotton markets remained weak with declines seen in the Liverpool open and close figures for October through January delivery. Prices shown include Oct-Nov at 6.26 open, 6.25 close, 6.33% yesterday and Dec-Jan at 6.20 open, 6.1945 close, 6.27% for yesterday.
The report lists middling market figures by port including Liverpool 6.59, New York 14.55, New Orleans 14, and Galveston 11 5 8e, indicating pricing spreads across key trade hubs.
The sharp decline in the big markets was followed in Denton today. The price for seed cotton stood at 4.22 with 4.20 the prevailing price. Lint sold for 11.25 in most transactions reported.
Dead letters to be sent to the Washington Dead Letter office on October 6 unless collected. Names listed include Mrs. Grettie Guthrie Miss E. E. Johnson Mrs. Etta Brooks and many others in Ladies and Gentlemen lists. One cent is charged for advertised letters. J B Schmitz P M.
An advertisement touts Wilson's Freckle Cream as a guaranteed cure for freckles and tan with a money back promise if users do not regain natural complexion. The ad notes mammoth jars for a dollar and a 50 cent jar plus optional mail order, sold by C. M. Curtis.
In Cape town Trumet Keziah agrees to stay and run the Regular parsonage after Captain Elkanah Daniels proposes she take the job. Grace supports staying, Lavinia Pepper causes chaos, and a fog-shrouded morning leads to Keziah preparing for minister service while Lavinia’s schemes unravel.
Fog cloaked Trumet as Keziah uncovers a prowler tale. Mrs. Didama Rogers, living beside Captain Elkanah’s, endures chagrin from Yoist’s provocation and her quiet life with three cats a canary and a poodle named Bunch.
In the parsonage dining room Captain Daniels and mercy search for a sign as she suspects Cap'n Elkanah’s meddling. Dim light, faded furnishings, and a somber room set a mood of unease as a possible clue emerges in the wake of prior tramps in town.
The Knights of Pythias hosted a Pythian Shore night at the local hall in Denton Wednesday drawing a good crowd. Refreshments including sandwiches punch and ice cream were served as guests enjoyed the evening. Smith's Restaurant ad ends the clipping with bread praise.
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