Was jailed Friday in lunatic inquiry case
Rob Powell, a former bartender, was placed in county jail Friday afternoon on 2 percent lunacy writ. He allegedly entered T A Robinson’s Musterry street home unannounced and moved toward a woman before being ordered to stop. Eleven women summoned an officer, and Powell was taken into custody later that day. His mental state reportedly had been deteriorating.
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Rob Powell
T A. Robinson
Musterry Street
Powell
Rerney
Commission to Visit County Poor Farm
County commissioners examined the county farm on Saturday morning. Superintendent Pugh was dangerously ill with pneumonia, but farm work remained well maintained and in good condition. Visit. Estes' Hamburger stand, East Side.
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Pugh
OLLIVER JONES DEAD
Oliver Jones son of Alderman T. M. Jones died Friday at his father’s home after illness from tuberculosis. Born in Mississippi and raised in Texas, he lived in Denton until about ten years ago and worked as a telegraph operator in several Texas towns. Funeral was held at the residence Saturday afternoon.
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Oliver Jones
T. M. Jones
Mississippi
Texas
Denton
Sedalia
Prescription services at Minnis' Drug Store
Have your prescription work done at Minnis' Drug Store where competency and equipment are the best.
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Minnis’ Drug Store
Local News Briefs and Moves and a Narrow Escape
Sewer crews work across Hast Oak street on the north. J G Blount owner of a Quanah dry goods store will move to Wichita Falls. Mrs Blount and son Gallatin are here and Mr Blount was here earlier in the week. Mrs P O Reilly narrowly escaped serious burns when her dress caught fire from a stove. Mr O Reilly rescued her, preventing further damage.
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Hast Oak Street
J. G. Blount
Quanah
Wichita Falls
Gainesville and Denton Hire Ball At D A C Park
The Denton and Gainesville high schools meet at D A C park this afternoon with a 4 o'clock call. It is the first fast game of the season here and fans are gearing up for an eager crowd. The Gainesville team arrived on time and looks like a strong squad of youngsters.
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Denton
Gainesville
Noop
Field Day at Normal College Sets April Twenty First
Field day scheduled at Normal College on April 21 features a full program of athletic events for individuals and classes. Events include tennis, fencing, running races from sprints to marathons, jumping, shot put, tug of war, a dinner break, novel relays, and a girls basketball final among others led by teams such as Gunter Lowry Wisdom and Hilliard Oldham Brooks.
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the Normal College
McAfee
Brooks
Mann
Wisdom
Williams
Koons
Rodgers
Farmers Union Meeting Held Behind Closed Doors
A county session of the Farmers Union is in progress today at the city hall. The meeting is being conducted behind closed doors.
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Farmers Union
Seston
Farmers’ Union
Infant dies at Gribble Springs of stomach inflammation
The infant child of Walter Rose died Thursday night at Gribble Springs from inflammation of the stomach. The remains were interred Friday at the Gribble Springs Cemetery.
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Gribble Springs
Walter Rose
Local Sports and Food Stalls Advertised in Town Listings
W A Taliaferro sells baseball tennis gear and fishing tackle at Bicycle Store on the north side square. Best tamales in town and Estes hamburger stand on the east side. Ole papers for sale at his office.
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W.A. Taliaferro
North Side Square
Estes
Worship Services Scheduled At Local Churches
The notice lists regular and revival services for First Presbyterian First Christian and Oak Street Methodist churches. It cites pastors Rev Gaines B Hall Rev J J Moore Otis Hawkins and J W Farr and notes Sunday school times morning and evening services with special musical selections and Epworth League activities.
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First Presbyterian Church
Fred L. McFadden
Gaines B. Hall of
First Christian Church
Otis Hawkins
Minster
Alvin C. Owsley
Aso
Margery Ballard
Oak Street
Glasses Fit Properly as Eyes Tested Free at Curtis Corner
Eyewear fitting and eye examinations offered at Curtis' Southeast corner square with free tests for visitors. Local shop promotes accurate lens fitting and vision checks.
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Curtis
Southeast Corner Square
Notable Visitors and Local Health Update
Roanoke visitors Bob McCoy and Henry O. Dunham stopped in Denton. G M Robinson of Ponler and A O Hudginstrom near Kram were also in town. Wm Payne has recovered enough to be out after a serious illness. Mrs J W Mellin and daughter from Roanoke visited Friday. Capt A M Bush from the eastern county area toured the city. S C Beall returned from Dallas after attending the Dallas presbytery meeting. J Ba Wilson remains confined to his home.
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Bob McCoy
Roanoke
G. M. Robinson
Ponler
Henry O. Dunham
A. O. Hudginstrom
Kram
Wm. Payne
J. W. Mellin
Denton
Capt
A. M. Bush
S. C. Beall
Dallas
Dallas Presbytery
J. Ba Wilson
Local notes from Denton area households and visits
Martha Gibbo of Decatur visits the Blewett family on West Hickory Street Wr. Francis of Fort Worth is ill at his parents home in Denton J H Larkin visited from Argyle noting corn growth Major M W Deavenport of Wellington returns from Denton County National Bank after visiting his son Rev Fred L McFadden and J M Barrett came from Oak Cliff for Dallas Presbytery meeting with Rev Gaines B Hall of Childress to preach at First Presbyterian Denton tomorrow
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West Oak Street
Arthilda Gibbo
Decatur
Fr. K. Blewett
West Hickory Street
Francis
Fort Worth
W. B. Francis
South Locust Street
J. H. Larkin
Argyle
Larkin
M. W. Deavenport
Wellington
B. H. Deavenport
Denton County National
Fred L. McFadden
J. M. Barrett
Oak Cliff
Dallas
Frontier Asthma Trial Offer Unveiled at Buffalo Firm
A Buffalo company offers free trial treatment for asthma at home and promises full information without charge. The Frontier Asthma Company invites interested individuals to contact Room 702 for details.
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Frontier Asthma Company
Buffalo N, Y
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Katy
St. Louis
Kansas City
W.R. Scott
West Side Square
Bob Powell
Barber
Estes’ Hamburger Stand
East Side
H. F. Schweer & Co
Blanks Barber Shop
Denton County
National
R. M. Mitchell
R. L. Horton
Hamilton & Yeatts
New Phony
McQuigg Shoe Store
A. G. McMath
People's Home Telephone CO
George Sheridan
Krum
Duggan & Duggan
Ideal Restaurant
Clarence Smith
Evers Hardware Co
Olliver Jones
Logal News
Shades
Till Normal College
Hilliard
P. C. Taylor
E_. Smith
Ashmore Park
Jackson
Pres
Blain
Gunter
Long
Wilson ‘‘Kuppenheimer” Clothing
W. J. McCray
the Diamond Critic
Denton County National Bank
J. P. Bllunt
A. E. Graham
Cashier
Robt
M. Barnes
Ass.t. Cashier
Magill @ Shepard FUNERAL DIRECTORS and EMBALMERS
Batiste
Julian Scruggs
Ladies Outfitters
American Presbyterian Church
J. J. Moore
Lewisville
A. A. Anderson
Hamburger Std
H.W. Hardin
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