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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1909

Page

4

Trunks Delivered on Call Across City Day and Night

Calls made day or night with trunks called for and delivered to any part of the city. The service promises prompt response and full coverage across all neighborhoods.

Schweer Agency Offers Fire and Cyclone Insurance

H. F. Schweer & Co. promotes fire and cyclone insurance, claiming wet companies are as good as the best and inviting readers to share their business.

For Your Small Loans and Fire Insurance Notary Public

A brief notice notes services for small loans and fire insurance offered by a notary public. The item suggests available financial and insurance assistance through a local agency or professional.

New Corn Crop Enters Market At Local Dealers

Local dealers report the new corn crop arriving Monday with several loads received. Prices show 55 to 60 cents per bushel for new crop and 75 to 80 cents for old crop. Curtis' Fountain offers pineapple sherbet and Curtis' cake mixes praised by Long & Turner. Wilson Hardware offers free plumbing estimates. Palace Restaurant invites patronage.

First Sermon From Rev. Andrews at First Baptist

Rev. M. T. Andrews preached his first sermons at the First Baptist Church on Sunday. The morning message, Spiritual Weapons of Warfare, used Rev. 12 11 to show enduring spiritual arms. The evening topic, Justification by Faith from Romans five, outlined three points on how God justifies. Andrews plans to move his family here soon.

M. T. Andrews The First Baptist Church Mr. Andrews God Jesus Christ Jesus Christ Rev. Andrews

Den ton County Medical Society Meets This Afternoon

Frank Reid, jailed Friday on a cow theft charge, posted a $500 bond and was released with sureties W. P. Green and Wm. Burrows as his bail. The regular meeting of the Den ton County Medical Society is set for this afternoon.

The Denton County Medical Society Frank Reid W. P. Green Wm. Burrows

Local business notices at the square and ads from Taliaferro and Kanady

The Duggan Abstract Co. operates from the courthouse during headquarters rebuilding on the south side of the square. New records and talking machines, Columbia disc and cylinder, at Taliaferro's on the North side. W. Kanady offers oak cord wood at 16 dollars for 5 cord lots measured after delivery. Stop waiting for a buyer to come along advertise.

The Duggan Abstract Co Court House Columbia Disc and Cylinder Taliaferro’s North Side W. Kanady Columbia Records

Denton County Looks Good to Mr Long After Trip

W S Long returning from a Waco trip praised Denton County's crop prospects. He, C Lipscomb Jr and E K Blewett spoke of better conditions here than in surrounding counties and noted variability across North Texas with potential rain late summer boosting cotton and wheat outlooks.

Denton Mr. Long Denton County W. S. Long Waco C. Lipscomb, Jr E. K Blewett Gran Christal Dallas County McLennan Dallas Tarrant Ellis Hill Melegnan Collin Counties J. C. Holland Crowell Foard County Holland Crowell County Doyle Slidell A. Crawford Texas Record Chronicle

Cooking ware sale promotes quality and value

An advertisement invites readers to browse a line of kitchenware including kettles and stew pans. It urges learning how cooking ware is made to show why buying quality pays. It highlights reasonable pricing and mentions coolers and freezers.

Mrs Street Dies Suddenly at Home in Denton

Mrs. W H Street died Sunday afternoon at 1 30 at her East Sycamore street home after a sudden heart attack while sweeping a hall. Survived by Mollie Nell Virgil George and Will Street. funeral at 6 with Rev Hellman of the American Presbyterian church.

W. H. Street East Sycamore Street Street Missouri Denton Mollie Nell Street Virgil George Will Hellman American Presbyterian Church

Minnis' Drug Store urged for prescriptions and accuracy

The notice advertises Minnis' Drug Store as the place to take prescriptions and ensure correctness. It also promotes Alliance Milling Company offering ice cold watermelons available day and night.

Minnis’ Drug Store Alliance Milling Company

Oil Wells Digging Machinery Arrives in Celina

Beginning Monday A Coffey from Aubrey reports that drilling equipment for oil wells in the Aubrey field reached Celina Saturday. Preparations to set up the drills will start Monday and development work will begin immediately with thorough testing of the alleged oil deposit.

Aubrey A. Coffey Celina

Shelby Sizemore and Miss Serren Married at Corinth Residence

Shelby Sizemore and Miss Eva Serren wed Sunday night at the home of Rev. T. A. Ball near Corinth. The ceremony drew a crowd of local youths as witnesses to the vows. Transfers of vendor lien notes noted at the R. & C. office. Curtis' Laxative Syrup advertised as 60c at Curtis Drug Store.

Shelby Sizemore Eva Serren T. A. Ball Corinth Curtis

Son of Frank Horton May Lose Sight of Eye

The little son of Frank Horton injured his eye last week when the point of scissors slipped while cutting goods. Doctors fear he may lose sight in one eye.

Frank Horton

Local visitors and residents noted in brief town chronicle

Sanger figures C Yeatts and J E B Smith visited, with many others including Capt A M Bush from Navyo, Jack Hollowwa from Garza, and L T Fowler from Corinth. Fort Worth and Dallas area residents were seen, while crops endure heat and a bishop suffers a tree trimming injury.

S, C. Yeatts Sanger C. F. Balts J. E B. Smith Capt A. M. Bush Navyo Jack Hollowwa Garza L. T. Fowler Corinth Ruth Harmonson Fort Worth Tom Judge W. G. Cook Drop Houston Hammett Logsden the Lager Courier Reynolds G. B. Rose Little Elm Irene Leheay A. A. Abney Henry Owsley Georgetown Austin T. A. Bail Lep Fowler Anna Witherspoon Lucy Mildred Kelso A. Crawford Cave Street Lewisville George Tisdell Aubrey A. R. McDonald John Hayes Argyle H. R. Elbert G. W. Elbert Myrtle Floyd Joe Blewett Plano A. Payne Woue Oak Lewis Payne Greenville Bishop Neely T. K. Blewett Blanche Plainview Amarillo Bowie Decatur Dolores Daugherty Alyne Duncan Judge Duncan Pafford Hedgecoxe R. N Canyon City Memphis Dr. Kirkpatrick J. W. Finnell EB. D. Rippy Stony C. P. Couser Krum G. W. Cocanougher Messrs. McReynolds Prairie Chapel

Committee notes travel tidbits and lodge plans

Says Mr Belew on arrangements committee. Jack Webb returns from Arkansas praising green crops there and reports Texas cotton crop may be short. Bowen expects to return in 3 to 4 weeks and a local lodge branch may be organized here.

Mr. Belew Jack Webb Arkansas Little Rock Texarkana Dallas Marshall Mr. Webb Texas Bowen

Frontier Asthma Cure Trial Notice

Asthma can be cured at home with a trial treatment offered free of charge. For full information contact Frontier Asthma Company, Room 702, Buffalo, New York.

Frontier Asthma Company Buffalo, N. Y

Denton Texas and Pacific railcar shipment totals

The week ending July 31 reports 49 total railroad cars handled at Denton on the Texas and Pacific. 25 cars were received and 24 forwarded out. Goods listed include gravel lumber lignite sugar and molasses. A shipment of Mineral Wells water was just received by Garrison and Kimmins at 3020.

Denton Texas and Pacific Road Deton Sosinebe Garrison & Kimmins

Taliaferro Sells Sewing Machines Action on Street

Taliaferro advertises sewing machines for sale while noting a building repair project on the South Side of the Square. A temporary headquarters is set at the Denton County National Bank, with a Denton Trust Company reference and a removal notice context.

Denton County National Bank Denton ‘Trust Company

Eagle Lodge visit aims to form local Fraternal Order chapter

J A Bowen deputy grand president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles arrived from Mineral Wells to assess organizing a local Eagle lodge in this largest North Texas town. Bowen indicated several residents showed interest and a formal effort could proceed after initial talks.

Eagle Lodge J. A. Bowen Order of Hagies Mineral Wells M. Bowen North Texas Eagles

Also Mentioned on This Page

Express Pompadour Denton Steam Laundry P. Poe Denton St’'m Dye Works & Hattery Denton Transfer CO H. F. Schweer & Co G. McMath W.R. Scott West Side Square Blanks Barber Shop Good Bath R. M. Mitchell W. D. Burks W. B. Montgomery B. G. Bradford Burks-Montgomery Realty Company F. & M. Bank Pilot Point Peoples Home Telephone CO Curtis’ Fountain Long & Turner Wilson Hardware Company Palace NEW Baptist Leon Evers Evers Hardware Co Man Curt’ Drug Store Julian Scruggs Aves Ourriter C. E. Fowler Miss Serren Taliaferro T. B. Porter Mgr Watkin Guy’s Watkins Drug Store H. H. Hardin & Co
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