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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1909

Page

4

Married in Dallas Dr Silas Fry and Miss Gertrude Hampton

Dr Silas Fry and Miss Gertrude Hampton wed in Dallas on Monday afternoon. Friends gathered at the station to greet the newlyweds on their return home. The couple will stay a few days here before heading to New York City where Dr Fry will work at Roosevelt Hospital.

Silas Fry Gertrude Hampton Dallas Mrs. Fry New York City Dr. Fry Roosevelt Hospital

Gillespie Buys Buick Model F Touring Car

Gillespie has purchased a Model F Buick touring car with five passenger seating and a 22 horsepower engine. The article notes satisfaction with the purchase and mentions photographs to be framed, inviting readers to bring framed photos to Palmer.

J. 1. Gillespie Palmer

Dead Letter List for Denton Texas August 29 1909

A Denton Texas post office list shows uncalled letters for week ending August 29 1909 including Ladies and Gentlemen categories with names such as Mrs Mamye Alsup Miss Nina Ceston Mrs Annie King Lena Mawry Miss Dora Ratcliff Miss Zora Smith Miss Johnnie Taylor Miss Myrtle Tarwater Miss Ora Talley Mrs Olivia Williams and many others. A note says one cent per letter and that the letters will be sent to Washington Dead Letter Office on September 12 if not claimed.

Denton Texas Washington Alsup Mamye Verna Ceston Nina Crawford P. Hall Annie Jones Annie King J. J. McLemore Lena Mawry Mattie Smith Rokie Banden Dora Ratcliff Zora Smith Johnnie Taylor Myrtle Tarwater Ora Talley Olivia Williams Annie Wright

Receiver Rates Reported Filed in Monday District Court

A Monday district court session introduced numerous orders in non-duty cases. Notable actions included judgments against J E Wright, settlement of foreclosure liens, and a detailed receiver report for the Dento Interurban and Power Plant. A. L. Banks and G C Erwin were among principal parties, with notices for Thursday to review supplemental claims.

Ang District Court Aur Hann J. BE. Wright J. E. Wright A. ©. Owsley Wright I. D. Ferguso A. L. Banks G. C. Erwin Et al B. L. Taylor B. H. Deaverport B. H. Deavenport B.L. Taylor G. N. Fore R. G. Fore L. P. Fore Annie Ogle Jas Fore Ida Fore Ed Fore D. M. Beauchamp E. F. Bates Dentoy Interurban and Power Plant Company Briggs-Weaver Machinery Company R. J W. W. Wilson R J

County Teachers' Certificate Examinations Scheduled

The county examining board will hold tests for county teachers' certificates on Friday and Saturday, September 3 and 4, with Messrs J W Beaty of Sanger A S Keith of Pilot Point and J C Chambers of Just'n organizing the event. A cited testimonial promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy with a Wayne West Virginia user claiming full recovery after a one dollar dose. Garrison & Kimmins.

County Board J. W. Beaty Sanger A. S Keith Pilot Point J. C. Chambers Just'n County Examining Board Foley S. L. Bowen Wayne W. Va Garrison & Kimmins

The Medicine Man Seeks Denton County Drug Store Share

An eager retailer implores customers to switch to his drug store in Denton County offering a large stock, fair prices, prompt service, and free delivery. He vows to be the family drug man and to do any honorable thing to persuade patrons to give him a chance.

Denton County

Medicine Man Heals in Denton Texas

A local medicine man operates in Denton Texas offering remedies and care. The brief item notes his presence and service in the community.

New Supply Arrives With Nice Dishes On Display

A local shop announces new stock arriving with a focus on attractive dishware. The message invites customers to drop in and see the latest offerings and pricing.

Big Man Harris Testifies Before Grand Jury

Sam Harris, city marshal of Farmersville and noted Texas peace officer, is a witness before the grand jury. He stands six feet one and a half inches tall, weighs 385 pounds, with a 53 1/2 inch chest and 52 inch waist. He is a longtime Farmer’sville resident who enjoys baseball and supports the local fast team, mentioning five former Denton players on this year’s squad.

Sam Harris Farmersville Texas Mr. Harris Ang Sammy Denton

Social Happenings Highlight Fort Worth Parties

Christa Poole and Louise Richardson celebrated their fifth birthday with a lawn party at the Poole home for about fifty children. A Women's Foreign Missionary Society afternoon at Mrs. E. C. Smith’s featured music, readings, a picture-name contest, prizes, and a free will offering for mission work. Fort Worth Star-Telegram notes a Friday masquerade and fancy dress ball hosted by Howard Peak Jr. on West Third Street with Miss Teresa Abney and John Allen crowned for costumes.

Little Christa] Poole Louise Richardson Lee Poole Woman's Foreign Missionary Society M. E. Church South E. C. Smith Mission Land Mesdames Adkisson Edgar Kelly M. BP. Kelly M. P. Kelly Ong Fort Worth Teresa Abney Denton F. M. Burrows Robert Stovall Miss Anderson Juanita Anderson Pauline Wynne James Peak John Allen Mary Stovall William Gaines Miss Abney Theresa Abney Katie Lehane Josephine Lehane Margaret Leahy Ellen Clara Waller Jewell Jessie Ross Margaret Powell

No limit to wants ads in the Record and Chronicle

A note highlighting the broad possibilities of want ads in the Record and Chronicle. The item suggests readers can find or place varied notices, opportunities, and listings through the newspaper.

Record Chronicle

Crops All Profit Ed Carter Finds Denton Market Best

Ed Carter of six miles east of Roanoke visits Denton every Tuesday with produce. He says Denton is the best market he knows, better for profits than Fort Worth due to its many schools and students. The cotton outlook is poor with a bale per seven to ten acres, yet he covers living expenses and clothes from sale of eggs butter and other produce, leaving his crops as net profit.

Ed Carter Roanoke Denton Mr Carter Fort Worth

War on Thieves Organized in Denton County

At a meeting at the courthouse planned for Saturday night from 8 o'clock a society to detect and prevent crime in Denton County is formed. By noon Monday about 15 percent of signers committed $1 each to deposit with a bank, to be paid out to an agent for the apprehension of thieves who steal horses or other property from subscribers. Payment awaits arrest and indictment, and funds are restricted to this purpose.

Court House Society For the Detection and Prevention of Crime Denton County

Demon Public Schools Set to Open September 20

Carlisle announced on Tuesday that Demon public schools will open September 20 with no known complications. He said seats will arrive in time to be installed and the building opened for inspection a few days before the term begins.

Carlisle Demon

Cochran and German to Wed at Whitewright

Invitations have been received for the marriage of Elbert Lee Cochran and Martha German, to be held at Whitewright on September 7. The groom studied at Southwestern Christian College and the bride taught music there.

Elbert Lee Cochran Martha German Whitewright Southwestern Christian College

Time Table for Missouri Kansas and Texas South and North Bound

Schedule notes a south bound timetable with train numbers 281 and 282 for the Dallas branch and listed departure or arrival times including 6:40 a m 12:08 p m 3:10 p m 6:58 p m and a north bound sequence with additional service numbers and times such as 4:25 p m 3:50 p m.

Dallas Aice Mertens Cene Cale

Local residents greet friends and relatives visiting Denton area

A stream of personal mentions from Denton and nearby towns notes Mrs Gillespe returning from Margaret Holma Cook visiting Cleburne relatives Ed Embree back in Waco Miss Ethel Elbert guest of Miss Mollie Robinson Mr and Mrs Walter Avick home from visit Mrs Libbie Harmonio of Colorado visiting Dr and Mrs R L Douglass and family R L Douglas of Plano on business Mrs Oscar Elberg and baby home from Louisiana Miss Ella Misnifee returned from Granbury Miss Tip Dowdell of Pilot Point back home W C Dowdell J A Henderson T J Strickland from Pilot Point attend court T K Blewett from Plainview at home shortly L T Davis leaves for Weatherford to buy cotton S M Richardson and daughter Louise return to Brady Steve Curley now in Ardmore visiting old friends Tom Judge from near Drop notes springlike weather Matt Deavenport and Sam Frits return from Seattle fair George McNeil and son Joe Bailey in El Paso visiting Mrs George Harper Tom McNeill goes as far as Grand Falls to teach next year

Denton Fiisco Collin County Oscar Elberg Baby Lou'siaza Ella Misnifee Granbury Tip Dowdell Pilot Point Silas Dowdell W. C. Dowdell J. A. Henderson T. J. Strickland T. K. Blewett Plainview L. T. Davis Weatherford Brady Steve Curley Denton County Ardmore F. M Craddock Tom Judge Near Drop Judge Drop Matt Deavenport Sam Frits Seattle Wash Los Angeles San Francisco Portland George McNeil Joe Bailey el Paso George Harper Tom McNeill Grand Falls

Frontier Asthma Company Trial Offer At Home

Frontier Asthma Company advertises a home trial treatment claiming a cure and free information. The notice lists Room 702 Buffalo N as contact and promises no charge for the trial and complete information.

Frontier Asthma Company Buffalo, N

Local News Briefs Highlight Moves and Births

John Gerlach relocates to Alvord to buy cotton this season. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Clause German two miles south of town Tuesday morning. Prof. M. B. Terrill and family return to Dallas after a long vacation trip North and East. Dallas News notes plumbing supplies and services offered by Wilson Hardware Company.

John Gerlach Alvord Clause German M. B. Terrill Dallas Dallas News

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hall, Scruggs & CO The Denton Steam Laundry C. P. Poe Wrives Insurance Denton Dye Works T. B. Porter Mgr Denton Transfer CO H. F. Schweer & Co A. G. McMath W.R. Scott West Side Square Blanks Denton County National Bank Good Bath R. M. Mitchell Superior Peoples Home Telephone CO Wilson Hardware Company Palace Restaurant Ennui J.1. Gillespie Buick Automobile Dee Armstrong Hayson Armstrong Tom Dean Berry Davis Dick Evans C. R. Erwin W. BF. Hays Edward Gresham A. A. Gunter John A. Jones T. F. Rishart James Rose James Smith W. H. Sigler N. E. Walsh P. M. Bishop S. A. Clark J. M. Caffin C. Y. Daugherty John Glenn Eddie Maden Lige Rountree J. W. Rivers Ed Roberson Andy Richard Wi. H. Sigler Red Stewart M. E. Thompson John B P. M Minnis’ Drug Store the Medicine Man C. M. Curtis Medicine Man Denton, Tex Evers Hardware Co Ville C. E. Fowler Thieves Society Port MR. Cochran Miss German Missouri, Kansas and Nno North Bound H. H. Hardin & Co NewPhone
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