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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1909
Page
4
Dr. W. H. Bruce enrolled student number 666 for the current term, marking the largest enrollment ever at North Texas State Normal College and a source of great gratification to the faculty.
A heavy soaking rain swept Denton county Tuesday night, touching all areas and filling a tin water bucket with an inch of water. The storm included bright lightning, gusty wind, and light hail, benefiting wheat oats and corn while farmers fear repeat winds. Reports from Sanger Justin Green Valley Arayle Little Elm confirm substantial moisture with minimal damage.
The commissioners court on Wednesday morning named A. J. Conway to run the county farm succeeding the late G. W. Pugh. Conway is the father of Pugh’s widow and lives at New Hope. His term lasts until the August court session when the annual appointment is made.
The Denton High School second team defeated Southland University 6 to 3 on Monday afternoon. Pitching by Molly Miller and fielding by Young highlighted High’s defense while Roark led Southland’s offense. A list of players appears in the incomplete lineup section.
Denton Trust Company announces loans on city property with no charges for placing loans. The notice emphasizes available funding and accessibility for municipal real estate transactions.
Quotations for chops and bran increased by five cents over yesterday’s figures. The Estes Ham burger stand on Hast side advertises the best tamales in town.
W A Taliaferro offers baseball, tennis, fishing gear at the Bicycle Store on the north side square with a money back guarantee. W J McCray invites customers to Estes' Hamburgers stand on the East Side for meals.
Fort Worth reports a strong rain in North Texas breaking a six month dry spell. Rain extended east to Terrell and Garza-Afaxe and Lloyd areas, soaking ground and aiding crops. Frisco had decent rain though not fully satisfying farmers. A heavy rain also fell near Jim Christal's place.
Texas towns including Fort Worth McKinney Denton Denison Waco Dallas and Stamford report wet weather with light to moderate rain early this morning amid unsettled skies and cool temperatures across the region.
Angleo area rejoice as a welcome rain sweeps through Tom Green Schliecer Concho Runnels Sutton and Coke counties delivering relief to cattle and farming communities after a dry spell ending late yesterday.
Preparations are under way for the First Presbyterian church to present the sacred cantata "Ruth" on May 1 at the First Christian church. Proceeds will fund a pipe organ for the Presbyterian organization.
Plumbing described as an art and correct sewer attachment emphasized. Promotes complete assortment of plumber goods and competent workers. Guarantees work and offers savings of money and time by using their services.
Burglars broke into the Sanger depot Sunday night, stealing a shotgun and other articles. A suitcase with ladies clothing and a few items was left in an open box car. a chewing gum machine was smashed and gum taken. a shotgun in the office went missing. No arrests. clue not known.
San Jacinto Day closures marked the day with post offices and banks shut and two state schools in holiday mode. Normal College hosted a field day with diverse athletic events while Industrial Arts held living pictures. Public schools did not observe the holiday.
Denton County wheat growers are promised good prices as two local mills offer to contract wheat at $1.39 per bushel for delivery any time before July 10. The contract guarantees payment of whatever the market price is at delivery and mills will send workers to secure contracts.
Tonight at 8 at the College of Industrial Arts auditorium the YWCA presents a living picture show featuring representations from different nations. Admission is 10 cents with cream and cake served for 10 cents per saucer after the show. Proceeds support YWCA fundraising for its work.
A terse notice states that the Denton Trust Company will not face charges related to property dealings. No further details are provided in the readable text.
An advertisement promotes Minnis Drug Store as the place for reliable prescription work with skilled staff and modern equipment.
Jno J L Quesenberry wed Bessie Wordlow. Joseph Schrempp and Augusta Fritscher obtained licenses. J D Maletie and Mrs Fannie Watkins. Jay Elmore and Eula Greer. D M Reeve and Mrs Laura Wheeler. E D Sheridan and Isabelle Jones.
J M Rippy and wife transfer multiple lots in Rippy addition for 12000 to PP Green. R V Duncan and wife sell lot 35 block 26 Hampten addition to Sanger for 905 to E C Garrison. W E McCabe et al to R L Boyles lot in Bain addition for 2000. J R Sullivan and wife to NW Mays east half block 7 Sullivan addition to Sanger for 125. N W Mays to Oliva Mays east half block 7 Sullivan addition to Sanger for 1. T R Mullins and wife to R G Peepleman lot in Traveno survey Aubrey for 650. H A Haley and wife to C E B Cooper half interest in 126.23 acres in Wharton survey for 735. A L McDaniel and wife to R K Thomas 97.5 acres in Cook survey and 13.5 acres in West survey for 9000.
A meeting at City Hall next Wednesday at 8 PM aims to hear committee reports, solicit members, and plan a permanent commercial club. Citizens are urged to attend to show interest in upbuilding the city and county.
A. F. Parson, a section hand, suffered a badly mashed finger after being caught between railroad ties during steel unloading. Doctors fear the bone was crushed. Mr. and Mrs. Fields Erwin have returned from Dallas to live in Denton.
The Presbyterian Mission Society gathered in the American Presbyterian Church library Monday at 5 o clock with a full attendance. Mrs Joe Blanks shared on her Valley View trip to the Presbytery and led Devotion from Romans 12. The group discussed foreign missions and the lesson Cally of the Waters was led by Mrs G H Kimbrough.
Local ad notes line of diamonds offered by W. J. McCray with short phrases about pricing and quantity, presented in a compact shopkeeper style. The text repeats “10 words, 6 times, 30c” as a bargain cue, reflecting a small business sales promotion.
Late personal items include Prof. L. D. Borden traveling to Georgetown for a Georgetown University reunion. A. B. Fincher’s baby is reported very ill. Dr L. E. Hoard from Warham is visiting. H. E. Moore from Grand Falls is in Denton on business. Miss Kate Hawa of Athens visits her sister Mrs W F Reynolds.
Asthma can be cured at home. Trial treatment and full information free of charge. Write Frontier Asthma Company Room 702 Buffalo NY. I have accepted a position with W Kanaly and would be glad to have all my friends call and see me Frank Pierce.
Eyes tested free at Curtis' Southeast corner square. Diamonds of superior fineness promoted by Estes' Hamburger stand and W. J. McCray with claims it will pay readers to read and record in the Chronicle.
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