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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1909

Page

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All Ladies Suits and Coats On Sale This Week

Local retailer advertises one third off all ladies suits coats and children coats and one third off all fur pieces. Sale emphasizes substantial discounts across women apparel and fur items.

Lap Robe Giveaway Card 129 Trade Day Deadline

Visitor with card 129 must present it by Saturday December 11 at 2 PM or notify by mail to hold the lap robe. Galen states the prize will go to a visitor present on that date if card 129 does not appear. The robe will be awarded that day to the first eligible holder in store.

Galen

Mrs. Robert Craig Dies in Dallas After Illness

Mrs. Robert Craig died at 3 a.m. at the Storrie home following pneumonia after a brief illness. Born Sept 4 1850 in Rocksburgh Scotland she married Robert Craig in 1873 and moved to Denton 12 years ago. Funeral at 1 p.m. Friday at I O F cemetery with Rev. Fred L. McFadden officiating.

Robert Craig Denton Dallas A. C. Storrie Mr. Craig Conway-Craig Lumber Company I. C. Storrie Fred L. McFadden First Presbyterian Church

Money Chosen as Leader in Senate Caucus

Senator Money of Mississippi was elected the minority leader of the Senate caucus this afternoon.

Money Senator Money Mississippi Senate

Fire near open fireplace almost feasts on baby buggy

A baby buggy left near an open fireplace caught fire Friday morning at the home of W. T. Johnson. Mrs. Johnson discovered the flames when she returned to the room, preventing a major blaze.

W. T. Johnson

Our Interests Ours A Bank Service Promise

A bank describes certified checks guaranteed by a banker’s endorsement and urges customers to rely on Exchange National bank for personal interest in business success. It highlights attentive service, satisfactory transactions, and expert advice as part of its commitment to customers.

Exchange National Bank

Big Store offers fuller winter wear selections this season

A morning prompt urges buying a good winter suit or overcoat and notes the Big Store carries larger assortments and top qualities. It highlights Wrights health underwear, wool union suits, winter gloves, Moffler's hosiery, furs, and invites early Christmas shopping to avoid later rush.

Wright Moffler

Bank officers named in local financial page

Exchange National Bank lists A. J. Nance as president J. R. Christal as vice president and C. Coit as cashier in a regional banking notice.

A. J. Nance J. R. Christal C. Coit

Weather Forecast for New Orleans Tonight through Friday

New Orleans announces a fair night with milder air and not so cold conditions. Friday will bring increasing cloudiness and warmer temperatures.

New Orleans

Bryan to Speak in Denton at R. E. Lee Auditorium

Col W J Bryan will address Denton Tuesday December 14 at 1 30 pm in the R E Lee school auditorium. He arrives from Hillsboro on the northbound Flyer Tuesday morning and leaves on the 3 59 southbound for Fort Worth after the engagement. Advance ticket sales are heavy with school children selling their allotments.

Col. Bryan Denton Col W. J. Bryan R. E. Lee School Supt Carlisle Hillsboro R. E. Lee Fort Worth

Four Cars Off Bridge In Elm Bottom Wreck

Four Texas and Pacific freight cars derailed southbound No. 38 near Bridge 203D in Elm bottom after a wheel broke. One car fell from the bridge while the others jumped rails along the timbers. Conductor Nichols and Engineer Fitzgerald supervised. No injuries reported. Cleanup will take several hours. The accident occurred about 1 PM Thursday.

Texas and Pacific Freight No. 38 Bridge No Elmbottom Nichols Fitzgerald

Tug Jimmy Believed to Have Been Sunk

Galveston Texas December 9 The tug Jimmy believed to have been sunk after arriving late from Sabine remains missing data from the coastal area states the tug was overdue and not yet found.

Jimmy Galveston Tex Sabine

First National Bank Earns National Honor in County

The First National Bank is ranked 631 on the national banks honor roll and is noted as the only bank in Denton County to receive this designation, signaling strong safety and stability for depositors.

Denton County

Missing craft Jimmy found searched by Clark crew

Zee with Robert P. Clark one of the owners of the Jim my cleared at 11 o clock this morning to search for the missing craft The Jimmy s crew included Capt Allen W Enelson engineer G S Townsley steward John Olsen fireman John Whalen and another unknown deckhand The owners fear the Jimmy was driven on the rocks and sunk in Saturday s storm

Robert P. Clark Jimmy Capt. Allen W. Enelson G. S. Townsley John Olsen John Whalen

Elm Fork Rises Dramatically After Peak Near Mingo Bridge

The Elm fork river surged to a maximum of five feet or more near the Mingo bridge, elevating concerns for nearby properties and crossings as crews monitor flood conditions and prepare response measures.

Elm Fork Mingo Bridge

Floodwaters Ebb as Creek Release Slows

Heavy runoff continues along the creek with a large volume of water still moving downstream, though the rise is easing from Sunday into Monday. Residents monitor flood levels and await further updates from local authorities.

May Reinstated as Freight Cashier After Resignation

Friends of R. T. May learn with pleasure that the General Auditor's office has restored him to the position of cashier in the freight office effective Thursday. The freight office boys celebrate, including Lankford, who returns to the passenger station as ticket clerk.

R. T. May Murphy General Auditor's Office Mr. May Oar Lankford

Warming Up Wearables for Cold Weather

Local store promotes a range of warm apparel and comforts including gloves hats scarves coats mufflers overshoes and blankets. Customers are urged to phone orders for delivery and inquiries.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mee Wilson - Williams Company Ampee Wilson Hardware Co M’quigg A. W. Sears Wylie Smith & Exenance Bank Texas West Oak Street Weather Report Elm Bottom TAI BELL EVANS / DRY SOUDS Gontons the Bank First National Bank Erie Bob May Long & Wilson Dodson and Buford Miss Carmen
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