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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1909
Page
4
Work has started to rebuild the Denton Press Brick company plant located a mile and a quarter south of town after a recent fire that damaged sheds and machinery. The project will cost about $59,000, with owners residing in Fort Worth. The firm promises complete orders and full stock availability.
Shop advertises cleaned pressed and repaired clothing with specialty tailor services for gentlemen and made to order items. Samples available for viewing.
San Marcos Normal College students and two faculty members arrive in Denton for a intercollegiate debate with North Texas Normal. Guests attend chapel, luncheon at Brows boarding house, carriage drive, home hospitality at Mrs Hodges, a campus reception, and the debate session.
The John Williams murder case continues in district court with sessions drawing fair crowds. A Negro defendant faces testimony from numerous witnesses as spectators fill the Pilot Point courtroom, including many from the local Black community.
Mrs Chas Tidwell Phelan appears at the Denton High School opera house Monday night under the auspices of the Denton High School. Phelan will present Richard the third as arranged by Colley Cibber, performing all great scenes and impersonating principal characters.
The Alamo brand markets its coffee as merit-based and fully guaranteed to please customers, promising satisfaction with every purchase.
Preaching is planned Sunday morning and evening at Bolivar Street Presbyterian Church with the pulpit to be supplied. A dramatic recital for the Denton public schools benefit is advertised, and the new Duchess collars are shown at the New Store. Arenfall's old stand is noted.
Charles Waide was seriously wounded in a Thursday pasturage runaway near Sanger with a severe blow to the forehang and multiple bruises and cuts. A later dispatch said he was not as badly hurt and was recovering. The note ends with local ads about telephone orders and bread delivery.
A county clerk notes an 1884 deed transferring to the widow of Matthew Cartwright her portion of the estate. The heirs filed the deed, setting aside the widow’s share at 182 697 acres, out of a total 265 394 acres. The land spans Texas, with a large portion in this county. Cartwright was once among the state's largest landholders.
Denton High baseball candidates train daily at the park as Decatur High schedule opens Saturday at 3 30 against Decatur High. Next week they travel to Cleburne for a game and may face Gainesville High the following week. The squad aims to improve on the 1908 team.
An audience filled the auditorium as Dr Guy Carleton Lee lectured on Problems of the Day at the Normal College free lecture series. The noted editor and historian spoke on simple, profound solutions to contemporary discontent with engaging clarity. The Voyage of the Donna Isabel opens today in serial form, urging readers to follow the debut installment.
Summertime ad promotes loans from Denton Trust Co for building a home. It invites calls to inquire and mentions tea time with Sir Thomas Lipton as a cultural aside, tying the brand to local sales in Denton.
The notice offers money to loan on city property at reasonable rates with no commissions for placing loans. Denton Trust Company, Denton, Texas, 201e, runs the ad featuring Mrs. Chas. Tidwell Phelan noted as the only lady on stage presenting complete heavy Shakespearean tragedies.
Readable note describes new comic and bar items at Minnis Drug Store highlighting updated fashion and accessories for patrons.
Local shop touts its largest ever range of fishing gear with fresh lines and quality hooks. Shoppers can find a broad assortment of items needed for tackle and tackle-related tasks.
Sheriff Joy Johnson arrived from Rome Georgia to take custody of Frank L Wood who is wanted in Georgia on embezzlement charges. Wood had lived in Georgia for two years working as a cement contractor and was arrested at Celina Sunday evening and jailed Monday.
Miss Lenora Hann returns from Fort Worth while Mrs. Richard Wilson improves after illness. Miss Mattie Robinson comes home from Beaumont. Rev. Walter C. Lattimore arrives from Oak Cliff on business. L. T. Davis returns from Weatherford and West Texas cotton buying. J. W. Koons visits from Sanger on Thursday, Calloway Hobsey from Denison also in town. Frontier Asthma Company offers free trial treatment and information at Buffalo New York address.
At 3 oclock this afternoon the Chapman case jury remained out. Many believe the trial may end with a hung jury. I have plenty of cotton seen meal for sale. W. T. Johnson.
In Denton and New Orleans markets, futures traded higher with May and July-August Liverpool futures rising, spots up about 14 points at 5.1 percent, and 1,900 to 4,000 hog and cattle receipts reported locally. Fort Worth livestock lists steady cattle and firmer hogs, with calves and cows posted at higher tops. Cotton seed noted as abundant.
On the Browns recommendation, Houston manager Roberts wired Keer Price to sign as an outfielder. Price is a top batter in the O P league and played last year with the Buffaloes.
Contractor John Johnson Jr let the brick contract for the new Central school to a Ferris brick company. Brick could not be secured locally due to a fire damage at the local brick plant months ago.
Angeline Thomas one of Texas oldest Negroes died at Dallas city hospital from burns after a dwelling fire last night. Fire occurred in Dallas Tex and the victim was hospitalized earlier today.
Frank McCue, on trial for the Dallas killing of Earl Mabry two years ago, told Andy West he had a live one to work on. West’s testimony, read after an objection, was admitted as the court ruled West was outside the court’s jurisdiction in Louisiana.
Major and Mrs. Niblack left their reception and used a car to reach a rural station fifteen miles south, where they boarded a train, after a wedding described in vivid yet sparse detail.
Minnis Drug Store offers nickel plated guaranteed alarm clocks priced at 75 cents each. Limited stock available at this local pharmacy.
A local notice advertises Estes Hamburger Stand on the East Side offering tamales and other meals plus cotton products for sale. The message mentions WTT and a contact named Johnson.
A brief item notes Long & Turner Co publicizing a phone order line for table supplies and announces April 2 as the date tickets can be exchanged for reserved seats at Minnis' drug store. The fragment references Richard WI.
Early today in Kennedale the Yeggs cracked the Reg Williamson store post office safe and took $20 in cash. Fort Worth paper notes the theft occurred before dawn and details remain sparse. The incident happened near Yeggs at Kennedale, underscoring a localized crime wave.
The testimonial cites multiple family members using Hunt's Lightning Oil for rheumatism cuts burns catarrh chilblains and general aches. The ad claims the product removes pain at the roots and emphasizes selling the best brands to satisfy customers.
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