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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1909

Page

4

Local Personal Mentions Note Residents’ Returns

Dr. C W Gotcher visited from Garza yesterday. Mrs L H Schneer and son back from Austin. John McQuigg home from a business trip to Austin and South Texas. Mrs Robi Craig of Dallas ill at H C Storrie’s home in west Denton. Frank Sweeney and family guests of J Y McQuigg on West Oak. Graham Payne reports 6 inch snow at Parsons Kansas. Theo E Ponder returns home after six months traveling in East Texas and Arkansas for holidays. F M Craddock, recently operated on at Dallas Sanitarium, home but resting several days.

C. W. Gotcher Garza L. H. Schneer Austin John McQuigg South Texas Robi. Craig Dallas Denton H. C. Storrie West Denton Frank Sweeney Austin Are the Guests of Mrs. Sweeney’s Parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Y. KcQuigg West Oak Street Graham Payne Parsons Kansas Theo E Ponder Texas Arkansas F. M. Craddock

Frantier Asthma Company Offers Home Trial Treatment

Free home trial asthma treatment information offered by Frantier Asthma Company. Mail Room 702 in Butele, N. for full details and no charge.

Frantier Asthma Company Butele

Births and deaths in Pilot Point area

Dan E. Garrison and wife Corintha welcomed a girl on November 21. Allen Hopper and wife near Pilot Point welcomed a girl on December 1. Eliza Dennis of Pilot Point, Navy, died December 27 at age 22.

Dan E. Garrison Corinth Allen Hopper Pilot Point Eliza Dennis Navy

Denton 1909 football ends as team disbands after failed Dallas San Antonio matches

Denton MGH football season closes with an eight game record four wins one loss and three ties. Captain Ned Rector is re elected and Charles Francis becomes manager. Disbandment follows failed attempts to schedule games with Dallas High and San Antonio High amid prideful challenges from San Antonio.

Denton Ned Rector Wa Charles Francis Dallas High San Antonio High San Antonio Texas Dallas Record and Chronicle Rayzor North Texas McKinney Fort Worth Cleburne Sherman High Sherman Cleburne High Bonham High

Denton Youth Fleeced by Slick Stranger in Kansas City

Hopkins a Denton country youth met a slick man in Kansas City who claimed Denton ties and a Denton firm role. The stranger borrowed $10 to return home and disappeared. Hopkins later learned he had been tricked. Hopkins’ loss totaled ten dollars and he seeks repayment.

Hopkins Denton Kansas City Feller Williams

Bunte's Piano Stuff Caramellon Candies Advertised

Nimnnis' Drug Store offerings promote Bunte's Piano Stuff Caramellon candies as a distinct product. The ad mentions Quaker mince meat featuring high quality fruits meats and spices and references the Order of Long Turner Co.

Bunte Nimnnis’ Drug Store Long & Turner Co

Fenway Chocolates Rexall Offer with Silver Bon Bon Dish

Rexall Store promotes Fenway Chocolates at 80 cents per one pound package and includes a silver plated Bon Bon dish with each pound. Limited time offer announced by M. Curtis.

Fenway Chocolates Rexall

Alarm Clocks Sold At Minnis Drug Store

SMALL FIRE IN WEST END FROM EXPLOSION damaged a house on Tuesday in the West End occupied by George Roark. The blaze, caused by a lamp explosion, burned a room and was halted by neighbors before the paper wall coverings burned away. The house belonged to D L Long of Stamford. No fire alarm was rung from the fire station or power house.

West End George Roark D. L. Long Stamford

Phon in your fresh fruits and vegetables orders

Office ad requests readers to phone in orders for a wide selection of fruits and vegetables. It emphasizes prompt service and mentions a long list of produce items available for quick pickup or delivery.

Real Estate Outlook From J W Benson Ad

Property sales and exchange services offered by J W Benson with office location above Hann and Co. endorsement note includes a price reference and contact cue. The fragment suggests a sales pitch for listing property and potential exchanges.

J. W. Benson Hann & Co

Alabama Bound Tops Amusements At Amazu

Alabama Bound introduced to a large crowd at Amazu with new dancing stunts by Mr. Davis and a blackface act by Mr. Copeland performing "The Cabbage Leaf" and "Rag Music." Encores followed and the act promises another show with Copeland and Davis tonight featuring a new routine.

Alabama Amazu Davis Mr. Copeland Copeland and Davis

Denton County Gins and Saws Counts Collected

Census Agent Baxter has been notified to secure for the Agricultural department in Washington the number of gin stands and saws in Denton county gins. There are twenty nine gins, all but two of which were in operation in the past year, and the work will require several days to complete.

Baxter Agricultural Department Washington Denton County

Booth Lowrey to Lecture at College of Industrial Arts

Mississippi native Booth Lowrey, famed youth orator, will lecture at the College of Industrial Arts next Thursday December 9. Admission is 35 cents. The New York Star praises his blend of humor and pathos from the South.

Booth Lowrey Mississippi College of Industrial Arts New York Star South

Infant of Joe Smith Dies in Sanger

A phone message from Sanger reports the year old infant of Mr. and Mrs. J B Smith died Wednesday morning. The cause of death is not given. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at the I O Q F cemetery here.

Sanger J. B. Smith

Death of Joe H. Schoolfield One of County’s Prominent Sons

Word comes of the death Tuesday night in Austin of Joe H. Schoolfield eldest son of Mr and Mrs J R Schoolfield prominent county residents. He was about 28 a State University student and former graduate of John B Denton College North Texas State Normal. He taught briefly after graduation and had been ill with appendicitis for weeks. He was unmarried and survived by his parents and brother Perry. Funeral will be Thursday at 1 2 o clock at the I C O F cemetery conducted by Elder F L Young after remains arrive Wednesday night on the Limited.

Joe H. Schoolfield J. R. Schoolfield W Rr Austin North Texas State Normal State University The Normal Perry J. Y. McQuigg F L. Young

Waterman Safety Fountain Pen Offered by Q M Curtis

Waterman Safety fountain pen advertised as leak proof and pocket safe. Priced at $3 with Q M Curtis, jeweler, as seller.

Waterman Q. M. Curtis Jeweler

Alamo Coffees Finishing Touch for Breakfast

Alamo Coffees from LONG and TURNER CO. offers a morning pick me up to start the day right with a bold aroma and smooth taste.

Alamo Coffees Long & Turner CO

Frigid Conditions Persist With Warm-Weather Forecast Ahead

A cold spell continues with a forecast for warmer weather tomorrow. Flurries occurred Wednesday forenoon but were scarce. Wednesday’s low rose to 26 above zero, with early hope for 11 below not materializing. Temperatures through the forenoon hovered 2 to 4 degrees below freezing.

Weather Bureau

300th Lowrey Honored As South Drama Writer

The 300th Lowrey is praised as a master of humor and pathos with disdain for sham. He will lecture at the College of Industrial Arts next Thursday night December 9. Admission five cents.

Lowrey South—Dairy Whig Jackson, Tenn College of Industrial Arts

Marriage Licenses Granted in Local Registrar Office

The list shows multiple couples receiving marriage licenses including C. M. Peabody with Lee Hall, J. F. Mosier with May Cravens, Charlie Hawk with Bertha Coffey, Roy McAfee with Mattie Hill, S. A. Avery with Nora Dudley, R. C. Pippin with Lula Peachock, Wat Smith with Inez Yarbrough, George H. Kall with Mary Edge, John Lee with Add Jim Williams and Brown noted as colored couples.

Long and Turner Co Seeks Dried Fruit for Crust Cakes

A historical notice states Long and Turner Co orders seeded raisins currants citron orange peel lemon peel figs or nuts for crust cakes. The line item lists specific dried fruit and nut ingredients for bakery needs.

Long & Turner Co

Harness repair and harness parts shop guarantees work

Repairing and making parts for any harness sets. Complete line of good whips and harness goods. Shop has twenty years experience and guarantees all work.

W R Scott the Tailor Advertises Cleaning Service

W R Scott the Tailor offers cleaning and pressing of men's clothes and skirts. Services include alterations with pickup and delivery. Located at 6 West Side Square, phone number 40.

West Side Square

Hicks Upholstering Co Opens Repair Shop on Chin ey Street

Hicks Upholstering Co announces a new repair shop on Chin ney Street offering upholstery for lounges couches and parlor sets. They renovate mattresses and make new ones to order for customers in the city.

Chinney Street Ciry

Professor Freed Leads New Normal and Bible College

A. G. Freed, formerly head of Southwestern Christian College, now presides over the North Tennessee Normal and Bible College in Henderson Tennessee. The college reports 371 students with 300 boarding, drawing from Southern states and even Cuba and Persia, and plans a new building to handle growth.

A. G. Freed Southwestern Christian College Henderson, Tenn North Tennessee Normal and Bible College Freed Cuba Persia Freeg Deaton

Capuoline Headache Reliever Advertises Low Prices

A vintage ad touts Capuoline as a fast acting headache reliever for colds heat stomach or nervous troubles. The liquid formula is described as pleasant to take and acts immediately with prices 19¢ 25¢ and 6¢ at the draw store.

Capuoline

Quaker Mince Meat Contain Choicest Fruits and Meats

An item notes that Quaker mince meat contains the choicest fruits and meats with an emphasis on quality. The message references the Turner Company as associated with the product order.

First Baptist Ladies Aid Reports at Denton Club Meeting

The Denton club's Ladies Aid and Missionary Society met Monday afternoon at the First Baptist church. Mrs. W F Jarrell gave a full report on the late convention and the Baptist women's progress in God’s work. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday December 13 at 3 o'clock with a special program planned.

Ladies’ Aid and Missionary Society of the First Baptist Harch W. F. Jarrell Baptist Women In God

Buy a Home For The Same Monthly Rent Offer

Real estate ad urging buyers to own instead of renting with a $500 investment and $6.25 monthly payments. Promotes booklets, farm loans, and property sales. Contact J. Be. McCabe at 1016 South Side with both phones.

J. BE. McCabr

Record and Chronicle Ad Possibilities Highlight

The Record and Chronicle touts limitless potential for want ads. Readers are invited to submit notices spanning jobs, services, sales, and announcements with flexible formatting and broad audience reach.

Record Chronicle

Also Mentioned on This Page

Christ Hall, Scruggs & CO Farmers Implement & Vehicle Co Denton Steam Laundry Town Denton Transfer Company W. Hi. Land Blanks’ Barber Shop Denton Co. National Bank Rh. M. Mitchell Fred PD. Moore Sherman Steam Laundry R. Hamilton Taliaferro Peoples’ Home Tel. Co MGH Evers Evers Hardware Co Slick Stranger Here William Minnis the Record and Sora Co. M. Curtis C. EL. A Baby Joe Smith Rexell O. M. Curtis Copley Pictures Copley Palmer’s Art Shop Julian Scruggs Joe Schoolfield C.M. Peabody Miss Lee Hall J. F. Mosier Miss May Crav Ens Charlie Hawk and Miss Bertha Cof A. A. Anderson W. R. Scott Turner Co
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