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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1909
Page
4
The congregation has raised funds to remodel and improve the church building. Work will begin soon to enlarge capacity about double, improve seating, and apply brick veneer. The total cost is estimated at 4 000 to 5 000 dollars.
A town reports record attendance at its day schools with improved enrollment, expanded programs, and new facilities. Officials credit community support and renewed funding for higher student achievement and broader access.
Denton rally draws hundreds beyond regular attendance and strengthens Sunday schools across town. Reports show fifty percent more attendees. plans set for countywide rallies with district leaders and central committee aid. Attendance figures: M E Church 350, First Baptist 462, Presbyterian 150, Hickory Street Christian 171, American Presbyterian 165.
The Rev. Buchanan, a missionary returning from Japan, delivered a Sunday sermon at the First Presbyterian Church. His remarks held the congregation's interest throughout the service.
A local lender invites borrowers to obtain funds for constructing a home through Denton Trust Co. The notice also promotes Estes' Hamburser stand on the East Side as a nearby business in the area.
The notice promotes W.R. Scott offering cleaning pressing and repairs next to the Ideal Restaurant. It highlights gentlemen's clothes made to special order and invites customers to view samples.
The notice promises representation for insurance firms and invites clients to entrust their business. It claims to offer top service and claims to elicit a share of clients’ business for the insurers.
Harness and shoe repairing offered with harness oil marketed as the best grade. Quality buggy whips and special attention to rubber heels available.
The city shows a spirit to aid sanitation as Mayor Bates leads cleanup efforts. Workers were out cleaning the public square to ready the town for clean-up day and raise the standard of street cleanliness.
John Williams, the man tried for murder in district court last week, was sentenced to six years in the penitentiary. The jury deliberated only two or three hours before verdict. Williams, a negro, shot and killed his wife at Plot Point a few months ago. The trial lasted two or three days.
Lost item note states a gold stick pin with initial B was misplaced between Express Office and Dr. Brock’s West Hickory street residence. Finder should return it to W. L. Brock’s office. Best tamales in town at Estes Hamberger stand on East side.
Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 6, voters will elect four aldermen and city officials including marshal, secretary, treasurer, assessor and collector, city attorney. Polling places are Ward 1 Lone Star Marble Co building East Hickory Ward 2 B F Paschall building upstairs east side square Ward 3 City hall upstairs Ward 4 Donahower block southwest corner square. Ward 1 candidate J M Pinckley Ward 2 BL F Paschal Ward 3 W W Baxter Ward 4 J Barrett interest noted low but races discussed. marshal field includes eight candidates campaigning today attempting to gather votes.
A mulatto man wearing a large Elks badge was confronted by bystanders and told to remove the emblem. He complied after apologizing for ignorance and was warned not to wear it again. He was released without further incident.
Mrs J Neff of Sherman died suddenly Sunday at 1 36 AM from liver cancer at the Denton sanitarium. Her family physician had come Friday for an operation but prognosis was hopeless. She was a daughter of Mr Seltzer of Valley View and sister of Martin Seltzer. Interment followed at the I C O F cemetery Sunday afternoon.
Mrs Chas Tidwell Phelan stands as the sole woman on the stage to present Shakespeare’s heavy tragedies in complete dramatic form, delivering a full enfolded performance.
State Deputy Grand Master L. C. L. Duvall will visit the lodge tomorrow night to lecture. All members are urged to attend and visiting brothers will be welcomed at CEO. Harris, Sec.
A public notice requests payment to S. S. Ball for fee related to two black horses, one wearing a halter, owned by the claimant. The notice specifies the action to obtain the horses and the required payment.
L. C. L. Duvall of Sulphur Springs, State Deputy Grand Master of the I O O F, will be here Tuesday night to visit the local lodge.
A firm proclaims being well pleased with the season after receiving many compliments from satisfied customers. It highlights exclusive ranges of patterns and designs across departments in the shop.
In ladies fashion a new season display features Queen Quality oxfords in patent, suede, tan and wine tones. The Kupenheimer model is highlighted as unmatched for style and fit, inviting shoppers to compare and choose.
Dr and Mrs W C Kimbrough left Saturday night for Chicago for a month at the Post Graduate Medical school. Mack Gainer of Dallas visited friends here yesterday. Ralph Schoolfield teaching in Telico was guest here Saturday and Sunday. Miss Gertrude DeMauri of Sherman was here Saturday and Sunday. J R Christal J C Coit Dr Chas Saunders Clifford Witherspoon and H R Groves were in Fort Worth and Dallas yesterday. Denton residents visiting the Fort Worth fire scene included George Harris R L Bass W E B Durbin Chas Bushey and J A Utley. W T Fannin of Marlin is here on business. County Treasurer Reeve is home from Plainview after a weekend there and says rain would help the wheat and much corn is up. J W Medlin of Roanoke was here Monday. Dr Edwards Clifford Witherspoon Robt Hoffman Rube Cross and Miss Mary Gregg and Minnie Watermark formed a wolf-hunt party south of Argyle Saturday night. J H Tate near Sanger T M Judge of Drop and J L Goft of Argyle were here today. Mr and Mrs Graham Renfro were in Fort Worth yesterday.
Denton Trust Company offers loans on city property with reasonable rates and no commissions for placement. The notice appears with a truncated line about the baby of Mr and Mrs Peter Hevett showing slight improvement.
Asthma treatment claims to cure at home with trial program and full information free of charge. Advertisement from Frontier Asthma Company located Room 702, Buffalo, NY.
The notice designates April 7 1909 as Clean Up Day and urges thorough cleaning including unseen germs. It promotes Carbole a Cresylic and Carbolic acid germicide sold in pints for 25 cents and gallons for 1 25 with free delivery by phone 52.
Call at No 19 Fry building north side square to examine a house brace system claimed to make homes five to twenty times more secure against wind storms. Visit to see letters from satisfied customers and meet representatives seeking an agent in a windy county.
Sulphur Springs reports H Bascom Thomas wins reelection by about two to one over N P Doak in Saturday special election returns. Doak carried Red River county, Thomas sees strongest support in town. Austin reports Senate likely to admit Thomas and refrain from expulsion actions.
Abilene Texas April 5 The jury in the Tom Barnett murder case returned a verdict sentencing Barnett to life imprisonment. Alex Sears, cattleman, was found dead in the burned Clyde school house ruins weeks ago. Defense plans a new trial motion and will appeal if denied.
The district court adjourned Saturday after a customary six week session. During the term several cases were disposed of including one murder case and one criminal assault case.
The executive committee with the President and Secretary plan a large general meeting of the union for the third Friday and Saturday of the month.
Sul Ross Camp U C S No. 139 of Denton met with seventeen members present. The memorial services committee announced Revs. T. R. Pierce and S. Bates would address the camp on John Wiliam Jones and the chaplain general. A congressman reported Lanham pension increase from 12 to 30 dollars starting March 3. Pierce and Bates were thanked and Pierce was elected an honorary member.
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