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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1910
Page
4
Astronomers predict Halley's comet will appear in the eastern sky before dawn, growing larger and brighter through May. By May 19 it will pass near the sun and its tail may brush the earth, with possible atmospheric disturbances.
An old advertisement claims purification clears liver trouble and improves skin. It touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as restoring red blood and a rosy complexion, urging readers to try them for 25 cents at F. Raley & Co.
Sherman Presbytery of the Southern Presbyterian church formed by the Texas synod. It encompasses Collin Grayson Denton Cooke Montague Clay Wichita Archer Baylor counties with 12 ministers 25 churches and 1 324 communicants. Rev John V McCall Gainesville is stated clerk and Rev H S Reeves McKinney preached the opening sermon. The body holds sessions 9 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm with later activities and laymen’s meetings announced.
Jno A Hann & Co reports Nathan A Hughes named valedictorian at the Hospital Medical College of Atlanta commencement exercises set for April 19 at the Gran Opera House in Atlanta. Hughes was formerly linked to a notable Gainesville and Denton road case, with an acquittal after multiple trials and a self defense plea in the murder of George Frampton.
Mrs. Sam Hawkins hosted a Tuesday night gathering for the North Side Forty-two club with seven tables of play. Salad and ices were served to a group including Z. T. Kerley C. N. White M. L. Martin Ed Smith Noah Roark H F Browder A W Palmer Kimbrough and others in a two hour event.
N White buys a Model 10 Buick from W T Johnson Buick agent. Heinze's bulk mixed and plain sweet pickles offered. Both phones 25 8S A Gibson.
Two teacher names were omitted from a Wednesday list. Miss Blair of the Stonewall Jackson school and Miss Walker of the Sam Houston school were inadvertently left out.
An advertisement promotes blue ser fabrics for a spring wardrobe. It touts high quality and durable construction as key selling points, encouraging shoppers to choose trusted, well-made garments.
At Wrights Opera House tonight Oscar Graham leads a romantic drama A Prince of His Race a true tale of an incident in the life of an Indian brave set in early Oklahoma presented by an excellent company Read the book and see the play.
A brief note from Gibson endorses Sylmar brand olive oil as a top home product, claiming parity with foreign options and calling it the best choice for everyday use.
Footwear ad promotes La France Oxfords for women in multiple styles and leathers with pumps and oxfords priced from 3 to 5 dollars. Local business A Gibson handles Chepco chicken feed and advertises two phones. Also notes an old-time milk shake at the Candy Kitchen on the north side of the square.
The North Texas Normal college delegates head to San Marcos for a fourth annual debate with Southwest Texas Normal. The affirmative argues that a compulsory educational law would benefit the state. P. Taylor and George Black will debate, aided by Secretary J. W. Smith and about thirty students.
Grocery advertisement lists olive oil pints and quarts at 65 cents and 1.25 respectively, lemon extract six ounce bottle 35 cents, vanilla and orange extracts six ounce bottles 35 and 25 cents, pure spices 15 cents, Roxbury Coffee one pound tins 35 cents, borax one pound, cream of tartar baking powder four ounce tins, soap and cleaning items including laundry bluing 10 cents, plus free delivery and a contact phone number 52.
A Denton based company named Co. M. Curtis is referenced in a dated Denton line as part of an archival record. The fragment suggests a local business listing or ownership note tied to Denton Texas. Further details unreadable.
A fragment notes that steadfast belief and strong will empower a person to conquer difficulties, suggesting a motto guiding Evers Hardware Co and its workers in hard times.
Orus O Ross was in town from Pilot Point yesterday. Judge Garnett of Gainesville visited Wednesday. Er P Johnson on West Sycamore rests better. Mrs Smesakeys visiting daughters attending the Normal. Newt M Lee is here today. Miss Birdie Skiles returns from Plano. Will D Burks and O A Ross from Pilot Point attended district court Thursday. Mr and Mrs W A Wilcoxon home after their wedding journey living with Mrs W T Wilcoxon at 32 East Oak. M H Smallwoody leaves for Fort Worth to be night roundhouse foreman for the Texas and Brazos Valley. lay-off ended Sept 1, now required to report.
A long list of names and places appears, likely attendees or contributors from cities such as Dallas Sherman Nocona and Cincinnati. Also includes notices for Asthma treatment by Frontier Asthma Company and veterinary and stray notices. The fragmentary text lists individuals, services, and ads with contact details and brief calls to action.
Weekly Denton Texas list of uncalled letters including Miss Geneva Blair Miss Laura Burr and others. Notices show mailing to Washington April 24 if not claimed. Ads indicate one cent fee for each letter, with names such as John B Schmitz and J B Cole among the listed gentlemen.
Mrs L Dix of Clarkesville Tennessee says four years of severe lung trouble eased by Dr King’s New Discovery. She describes relief from chest pain and inability to work. The ad claims a wide range of respiratory ailments yield to the medicine with trial bottles available and a money back guarantee by J F Raley & Co.
A historical ad claim asserts doctors know best and a druggist provides ideal service, suggesting medical professionals guide consumer choices and pharmacies offer superior care. The fragment hints at trust in professional expertise and branded pharmacy service.
For thirty years we have specialized in the prescription business. We fill prescriptions with careful service and deliver packages to all parts of the city at no extra charge. Both Phones 188.
Isador Zesmer of Top fitz and Zesmer leaves for Germany and Russia to visit parents. Subscribe now for a 10 day Chautauqua season ticket priced at 2 dollars 59 cents.
Fr Legear and wife convey 98 64 acres from Thomas Polk L A Pollard and Jose Maria Ruiz surveys to Wiley Masten for 4620 dollars. Wiley Masten and wife transfer 66 acres from Vierwester survey to W P Legear for 4620 dollars. T F Burge sells road land 1.5 miles SW of Denton courthouse in Alex Hill survey for 1 dollar. B Bradford conveys east 1 third and south half of block 14 Whites addition Pilot Point for 31000 dollars. J F Bell and wife sell 80 acres from Lyttle survey and 15 12 acres from Rogers survey to Moreman & Luster for 2256 dollars. B F Slayton and wife sell lots 5 and 6 and east half of lot 2 in block 6 to L I Fry for unknown amount.
Hay and corn offerings and Red Rust Proof seed oats advertised by C. F. Witherspoon & Son appear in a brief market notice. The listing refers to farm supplies and seed varieties likely available locally.
J A Minnis is noted as a prescription druggist with thirty years of experience. The statement highlights long service in the pharmacy trade.
A sales pitch declares that buying a piano here comes with a guarantee that removes doubt about value. The speaker asserts shoppers can see and hear the instrument while the guarantee settles the price question.
Palmer seeks coverage linked to fire accident and plate glass health concerns. The note mentions insurance terms and potential SEE reference, indicating a personal or policy matter requiring clarification and action.
Plat of town of Ponder valued at 1600 dollars. M J and B F Donald convey to Citizens Mill and Elevator Company of Justin a lot in the S P Roberts survey in Justin for 45 dollars. M L Martin and wife transfer to L Bailey a lot in the R Beaumont survey in Denton for 950 dollars. We are handing Chapco chicken feed. Both phones 25.
The Jno A Hann & Co trade notice promotes buying and selling good merchandise and advertises Pure California Olive Oil Sylmar brand. Contact by phone 25 S A Gibson for inquiries and orders.
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