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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1910

Page

4

Outing Chaperoned Tale At West Hickory Ranch

A group of young people chaperoned by W. B. Smith visited a ranch near Decatur for a several days camping trip in honor of Miss Maude Ogilvie. The party includes Dora Belle Smith Maude Ogilvie Letitia Smith Rita Beyett Lois Bailey Addie Melson Ling Bailey and Belle Smith with fishing horsenack riding and general fun planned.

W. B. Smith West Hickory Decatur Maude Ogilvie O Fort Worth Dora Belle Smith Maude Ogilvie Letitia Smith Rita Beyett Lois Bailey Adddie Melson Belle Smith

Moonlight Watermelon Picnic At Hiland Park

A senior B Y P U social event at Hiland Park drew about fifty youths Thursday from 7:30 to 10:30 p m. Chaperoned by Mrs W A Jones and Mrs J T Reese the party enjoyed swinging games and vocal selections by the Baraca quartet followed by cold melons for all attendees.

T Hiland Park W. A. Jones J. T. Reese Baraca

Guests Enjoy Water Sports at Club Lake Gathering

A report from Club Lake notes a large party last week with the Witherspoon family, Miss Mabel aiey of Fort Worth, Mrs. Alice an, Mrs. Ben Terrell and son Bev JF, and Miss Jessie Davids among attendees. The outing featured swimming, boating, fishing, and general merriment, with the lake reportedly yielding good catches and a pleasant time for all.

Club Lake C. F. Witherspoon Ford Witherspoon Mabel Aiey Fort Worth Alice An Ben Terrell Bev Jessie Davids

Applications at the C. I. A. Ptengrangch Dormitories Boosted

The C I A Ptengrangch dorms report record applications and arrivals as the year peaks. Limited accommodations prompt talk of annexes added last year to meet demand while maintenance and repainting proceed across College facilities and grounds.

C. I Wallhe

Marriage Licenses Issued In Local Record

W A Dement and Miss Mary McClary, 3.7 Paylor and Miss Maud Hammond, Oscar C Button and Miss Conway named in license notices published in Record and Chronicle.

W. A. Dement Mary McClary Paylor Maud Hammond Oscar C. Button le Conway Tin Saturn Record Oscar Mies Dollie Conway

Mr Wiggs Blames Unsigned Contracts For Delay In Macadam Work

City street work on the south side of West Oak Street is delayed because property owners have not signed contracts to cover their pro rata share. Wiggs says about 509 feet remain unrepresented in the first 1000 feet, and over 300 feet on the north side already completed are unpaid. If residents sign, the city will resume work, though costs may rise. M. Ry Gilbert.

West Oak Street Wiggs Delive

Fort Worth Bread Goes To The Ideal Restaurant

A note urges readers to try Fort Worth bread at the Ideal Restaurant. The item promotes a specific bakery option as a featured choice for locals dining out.

Fort Worth

Gainesville Man Drowned at Slidell

George Page a young married business man and manager of the F E Page dry goods store in Slidell was drowned in a tank there in the early hours Saturday. His brother F E Page who ran a store in Gainesville rushed to Slidell and sent the news home.

Gainesville Tex George Page F. E. Page Slidell Here

Body of Mr Page Shipped From Sanger For Interment

W T Ready of Sanger said the body of Mr Page was shipped to Gainesville for burial after his death Saturday evening. A note to his mother was found after the drowning in a tank where the body was discovered.

W. T. Ready Sanger Mr. Page Gainesville

Marketing Slogans for Tea and Bread Trade

An assortment of old trade lines notes products and outlets. Lip ton standard teas are sold as the original by Long and King. The Ideal Restaurant advertises Mother's bread as its highlight.

Long & King

Scott's Steam Dye Works adopts new name

Notice from W. R. Scott, proprietor, stating the business formerly Denton Steam Dye Works is now Scott's Steam Dye Works. He emphasizes they have the city's only steam press and cleaner and requests callers to state the new name Scott's. Includes reference to Oklahoma corn 65 cents, oats and oat bags, and mentions C. FP. WITHERS YOON & SONS.

Scott’s Steam Dye Works Denton Steam Dye Works Scott's Steam Dye Works Scott's Scott's Steam Dye’ Works W. R. Scott Oklahoma C. FP Withers Yoon & Sons

For groceries chickens eggs and wood and feed

Local item listing notes groceries chickens eggs butter wood and animal feed. G W 41 and 312tfe appear as catalog or contact marks. No further context or event details are provided in the readable text.

Ring G. W Bert

EVERS Hardware Co Ad Promises Value and Quick Delivery

An advertisement from EVERS Hardware Co promotes a full line at the center of business. It promises up to date stock and good value with a quick delivery service aimed at earning customer patronage.

EVERS Evers Hardware Co

Summer Vacation Nearing End At High School

The article notes that summer vacation is nearly over and classes will resume soon. It hints at the upcoming return to school activities and terms like "school" as the focus shifts back to the academic term.

Westward Journey of M L Martin Expands Across the West

In a long letter from Ogden dated August 16 1910 M L Martin describes a three week West Coast and Mountain trip. He notes irrigation in Texas Colorado and Utah gardens at Salt Lake City the Pike’s Peak view Yellowstone National Park and a Wiley Way camping trip then plans visits to Portland Seattle San Francisco Los Angeles and El Paso while awaiting home newspapers and clinics.

Amarico Texas Colorado Springs Manitou Denver Boulder Pueblo Colo Salt Lake City Utah Yellowstone National Park Bait Lake Valley Pike’s Peak Colorado Hill Arkatgas River Saltair Great Salt Lake Colorado Georgia Yel— Low Stone Park Portland Seattle San Francisco Los Angeles el Paso Denton Record Chronicle M. L. Martin

Wood for winter wood dealt by G W Elbert

Call or phone G W Elbert for stove and heater wood. Contact at 812tfe.

G. W. Elbert

Union Meeting at Krum Draws Good Crow

H. 8. Shiffiet reports a very successful union meeting at Krum with good crowds. Rev. D. L. Cole of Fort Worth leads services, assisted by Rev. T. J. Bekh am and Rev. Nicholson of Sanger. Rev. A. D. Rogers of the First Christian church will come to assist.

Shiffiet Krum D. L. Cole Fort Worth T. J. Beckham Rev Nicholson Sanger A. D. Rogers First Christian Church

Dr King’s New Life Pills Praised By S W Bends

Coal City Alabama man S W Bends says after 12 years he found health with Dr King’s New Life pills. He claims cures for liver kidney troubles and relief from constipation malaria dyspepsia and debility. 25 cents at J F Raley & Co.

S. W. Bends Coal City Ala Dr. King J F. Raley & Co

Denton Public Schools Set Sept 5 Opening For 1910 Term

The Denton public schools plan to begin the 1910 11 term on September 6 after a staff assignment by Superintendent Carlisle. The High School gains three new teachers. West Side gains a new principal J E Barks. Various teachers are assigned to Lee Building and Jackson School across grammar and high school grades. Sewing and home economics are required for girls. cooking may be offered to upper grades if room allows.

Denton Accus West Side J. E. Barks Porter Honey Grove Carlisle Friday Lee Logan Anna Pritchett J. E. Jackson M. Helen Higgins Nelle Kelsey Frances Buster W. E. Payne Jackson Mr. Logan Miss Higgins Payne Pritchett Buster Miss Kelsey Effie Sledge Clara Crowder Mattie Collins Mary Williams Mabel Hogue Stella Freeman Grace Carlisle Miss Williams Miss Hogue Miss Freeman Miss Carlisle Maggie Robinson Ella May Underwood Mapel Elliott Barry Gillespie Miss Robinson Miss Underwood Miss Elliott Miss Gillespie Marel Blair Esther Magill Margery Ballard Miss Magill Miss Ballard Gretna Cobb Mattie Brown Mr. Cagle Miss Cobbs Miss Brown Mr . Cagle Houston Birdal Hicks Blanche Hoskins Maida Edwards Tain Miss Hosking Miss Edwards Mattie Lee Underwood Lillian Walker J. S Tark Miss Walker Park

Long and King Ad Promises Fresh Deals and IDEAL Bag

An ad for Long and King promotes grocery savings featuring a 14.7 cent IDEAL bag and a call to try their service. The message emphasizes ready handling of the grocery account and customer satisfaction.

Long & King

Minnis Drug Store Promises Safe, Satisfying Service

J. A. Minnis, prescription druggist with 30 years of experience, invites customers to trade for safety and satisfaction. They highlight superior goods, conscientious methods, and free citywide delivery without extra charge.

Quail Population Rises Across North Texas

Reports from across the county indicate the Bob White quail crop will be strong this fall after a poor previous year caused by dry weather and a hot summer. Locals expect the season to open in November with hunters already preparing their gear.

Texas

Frontier Asthma Company Home Trial Offer

A prospectus from Frontier Asthma promotes a free home trial treatment. The notice provides a Buffalo New York address Room 702 and claims no charge for information or trial enrollment.

Frontier Asthma Company Buffalo, N. Y

South Texas Honey Shipment Arrives in Combo and Extract Forms

A new delivery of South Texas honey arrives, offering both combo and extract products. The order highlights Long King as a key item in the shipment.

South Texas Order of Long King

Mrs Thornley to Resume Music Class on October 1

Mrs Thornley will resume her music class starting October 1 at Mrs Kowsky’s on East Oak Street.

Harness and Saddle Maker S W Kanal Offers Services

S W Kanal brings years of harness saddle and collar making experience with complete blocks and tools to provide better service than any town shop on the West Side.

S. W. Kanal West Side

Watermelons on ice and two phones seized in Alliance Miluring Co case

A brief item notes watermelons on ice and both phones in a case involving Alliance Miluring Co. Details are limited to these fragments.

Alliance Mil Uring CO

Domestic science sale entertainment postponed due to lighting issues

The Saturday night entertainment planned for the domestic science course apparatus sale was postponed because lights could not be secured. It will likely be held next Saturday night.

First Bale Ginned with Air-Blast Gun by Taylor Brothers

The Taylor Brothers used their new patent air-blast ginning gun to produce the first bale. It is described as the newest and best gin ning machinery, not injuring the lint and yielding a better sample.

Taylor Brothers

Evolution and the rise of watches

The piece argues that human history shows growth from basic life to complex tools and cites watches as a prime example. It praises centuries of toil leading to the modern watch and claims a stock of many models including Ingersoll watches priced at one dollar to two hundred and more.

Worc

Local visitors and residents mingle in Denton area

A flood of personal mentions lists Sam Kittrell of Sanger and many others visiting from Pilot Point Sherman Dallas and Lewisville. Notables include Judge J H Garnett Gainesville and District Judge Clem B Potter Roanoke. Several residents travel to Dallas Corinth Weatherford and Fort Worth for visits and business.

Sam Kittrell Sanger J. C. Harrison Pilot Point Chas. Kirkpatrick Greenville J. H. Garnett Gainesville District Court S. W. Kanady Sherman Clarence Cockrell Dallas J. E. Buster A. Johnson Lewisville May Wilkerson Lloyd Ella Warren Misses Andrews Handley Robert Anderny Ben Sullivan Ben Lattimore Weatherford Asabarn Cowan Piner Fred Lawrence Mary Robinson Argyle Mmss Josephine Goole Kittrell D. M. Dickson Morgan County W. Dickson C. V. Harrison Will Burks C. C W. E. Hawking Sidney Fouts Roanoke E. Erwin Fields Kerwin Corinth Emory C. Smith Manitou Colorado J.C. Bannetter Bonham Wisdom Abbott and Sons Jack and William Maude Hodges Frederick, Ok W. T. Fouts Irene Braselton A of Nance L. H. King J. M. Allen M. E. Davis Miss Eva Denton Lee Douglass J. E Parks Herman Shifflet T. C. EU Banks Krum W. T. Ready Singer L. Randall Miss Yates Denison Bogg Randall Alice Richey Arlington J. W. Fry Grapevine Pinckley E. D. Strang Cornelia Hendrickson L. J.rowley J. D. Potter K. Allison Henry Lively Pon Florence Ala Virginia Bullard H. F. Schweer Wequetensing Wis Schweer Frederick Ren Virginia Siloam Springs Ark R. N. Bullard Mattye Tarrington Flossie Patrick Lena Pinson Olga Codey Piet Point W. B. Pinson Alex Woods Keller Opy

Local visitors report mixed conditions during Texas trip

Prospecting party returns from South Texas including Matagorda and Jackson counties with no purchases yet. W S Long returns from Stamford stock invoicing. Transfer to D W Christian ready. W L Poreman notes very bad agricultural conditions westward. Crops around Spur show best results. J F Raley and wife back from two months touring western United States with multiple cities visited.

South Texas Ia Matagorda Jackson Simpkins Sweetwater Texas and Pacific Jones, Haskell Dickens County Spur J. F. Raley United States Denver Salt Lake Los Angeles San Francisco Portland Seattle Vancouver B. C Canadian Rockies Winnipeg St. Paul Chicago St. Louis

Hotel Arrivals at the Ne Oatman

Notables from Dallas Fort Worth Chicago St Louis Oklahoma and Ohio checked into the Ne Oatman hotel including G. Hancock E E B Bentley L K Gatling H Watts L Trice J Boyd J W Walker G T Atcheson Wylie Smith and Geo Gernette among others.

NE Oatman G. Hancock Dallas Bentley L. K. Gatling Mr. Buchanan Fort Worth H. Watts L. Trice E Finer Chicago James Boyd St Louis J. W. Walker Oklahoma G. T. Atcheson Slidell Wylie Smith Denton Curtis Ohio Geo Gernette Gainesville

Also Mentioned on This Page

Christian’s Shoe Store East Side Square Cockrell Exchange Bank R. L. Lester Hickory St J. W. Jagoe, Jr Ben Key Record and Chronicle Office Hume Tel. Co MR. Wiggs Querry West Oak Mound City Paints M. RY Gilbert South Side Ogden the Record and Chronicle Carlise Hay Minnis’ Drug Store J. A. Minnis Fin C. M. Curtis Blanks & Caddel H. B. Caddel South Side Square Denton County Home Relief Association Denton County W. L. McCormick S. O. Beall Lord Elgin W. J. McCray Jeweler G. W. Sheridan MO. A. Hann
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