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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1909
Page
4
Citizens are warned to deposit rubbish on the sidewalk before 8 a.m. and place all trash in boxes cans or sacks. Do not pile waste in back alleys or overlooked areas. Clean up thoroughly to avoid removal.
Claude Cook and Miss Lula Hope were married Saturday at the bride’s father D. B. Hope home about four and a half miles northwest of town. The ceremony was private with only a few friends and relatives present. Visit Estes' Hamburger stand, East Side.
The regular meeting led by President J B Copenhaver included clinic examination by Dr. Painter of Pilot Point and case discussions by Dr. J M Inge and Dr. Copenhaver. Attending physicians spanned Denton Aubrey Pilot Point Ponder Garza Roopake Sanger and Roark from Roapoake.
Due to threatening and inclement weather Monday night the dramatic recital by Mrs. Chas. Tidwell Phelan for the public schools has been postponed to Thursday night.
The Ponder school house was struck by lightning Monday night and burned to the ground. Residents saved most of the furniture. loss around 1500 with 800 insurance. The three room building was destroyed. rain soaked the area the following morning.
A granary owned by Fred Wilson five to six miles west of town burned Monday night around nine with 400 bushels of corn inside. A nearby shed also burned. Wilson estimates losses at 2500 with no insurance.
Tomorrow is clean-up day as work continues across the town. Rain aided efforts by washing away filth in ditches and spots. City wagons will collect rubbish starting early, free of charge, with rules to place trash on the sidewalk before 9 and in a box or sack on main streets.
Mr and Mrs T A McGalliard and Nada McGalliard were here from Garza. Bob Carruth visited from Roanoke. T M Wilson of Aubrey and Ben Yancey of Roanoke were in town. G D Richey from Pond River yesterday on business. Mrs J A Gray and daughters Jennie and Alta hosted by A E Graham. Miss Eric Farrar from Enn’s guest of Miss Kathleen Bell. W T Fannin now near Marlin back on business. G H Blewett W B McClurke J J Richardson attend Presbytery in Valley View. Mr and Mrs Jack Christal and children visit S P Allison. R T Jones in Dallas today. Oscar Smith of Dallas, formerly Denton and Lewisville, on business. Rev J J Moore en route from Keller. another Rev Moore from Lewisville en route to presbytery in Valley View. D F Kirkpatrick of Lewisville to attend. Taylor Smith of Pilot Point in Mesers. Bain and Smith of Floyd’s store here yesterday on business.
Advertisement claims asthma can be cured at home with trial treatment and full information free of charge from Frontier Asthma Company Room 702 Buffalo. Also notes local tamales, ham hager stand on the East side and that furnished room requests are directed to the Record and Chronicle want ads.
A shop touts its season efforts and wide patters of exclusive patters and designs praised by many satisfied customers. The message emphasizes broad product variety across departments and high customer praise.
In the latest season preview shoppers are invited to view styles named Queen Quality in patent, patent leather, tans and wine tones. The notice also touts Krupenheimer footwear as unequaled for new clothing looks.
Miss Florence Fields of the Normal college learns her Oak Cliff home burned in the recent blaze and plans to return there. C N White reports earning $1000 Tuesday morning and raising price by 590 on two properties due to rain. B F Black showcases peaches and plums with no cold injury. Dr Rice visits from Sanger in his new Reo runabout marking Sanger's first automobile.
State deputy grand master Tl. C. L. Duvall will visit the lodge Tuesday night to lecture. All members urged to attend and visiting brothers will be welcomed by the secretary GEO Harris.
Advertises that a large loan is available to fund home construction. Promotes contacting Deaton Trust Co for financing options and mentions the 201 cent rate or payment example.
The Home Live Stock Insurance Association directors met Monday afternoon. One claim of 100 dollars was allowed, another deferred for investigation, and a third was rejected. The secretary was ordered to be bonded for 1 000 dollars and a bond of that sum was filed with the directors.
Advertisers claim Watkins line provides the highest quality spices at the lowest price with a money back guarantee. The message emphasizes savings for ladies and urges consideration of the Watkins brand.
April 7 1909 is set as Clean Up day urging thorough cleaning of alleys and unseen germs. The ad touts Carbole a Cresylic and Carbolic acid germicide sold in pints for 25 cents and gallons for 1.25 with free delivery by phone 52.
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