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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1909
Page
4
A Christie style listing for sterling knives forks and other tableware set in mahogany lined chests. Describes refined serving pieces suitable for refined table settings offered to Christ as a gift or purchase.
A Denton bourse list notes many arrivals and departures including M Burch of Justin, W P Ratchford of Aubrey, Mrs James traveling to Pilot Point, Will Hoffman from Olney, Mrs Etta Chandler to Pilot Point, Mrs Albert Fox visiting Denton, W T Wilson from Aubrey, R B Haren from the county western part, G E Krum hearing Bryan lecture, H K E May and H R Wilson in Pilot Point on business, Mrs S M Marrs of Terrell visiting, Alma Vaughn of Denver visiting relatives, Dr Ada Kincaid at North Texas State Medical Association in Dallas, J J Yancey of Carthage guest of her daughter, J W Parker from Muskogee for holidays, M P Kelly and Rev W T White attending district stewards convention in Gainesville, Constable J A Young out after typhoid illness, Attorney Pruett from Oklahoma City in Denton for Lewisville bank robbery case, Dr L Moore joining U S Navy aboard Reina Mercedes in Newport, and R L A L Woncreieff of Justin reporting county conditions and strong wheat crop.
Two hundred invitations were mailed on Tuesday for the Christmas reception and chance to be given by Denton lodge No. 807, B. P.O. Ellis, on December 23. The Merris ceases attorneys Owsley and Sullivan are in Fort Worth for the trial set for tomorrow. Witnesses will go down tomorrow. Two carloads of household and farm belongings of W. T. Turner moving from Jones county were received Monday. Turner bought the Mr. G. Parkey farm two miles west of the city for 55 dollars an acre and will move to his new home. Parkey will move to the F. Bj. Pierce place southeast of the city.
Bargain section advertises decorated salad bowls for 35 cents and pretty cake plates at 35c. Envelopes sold in boxes of 48 for 48 cents. A large line of books highlighted by a Fisher illustrated gift book “Dream of Four Fair Women” priced at $1.59. Also mentions Christy small pictures in the PAM.
The Elks Lodge No 807 will stage a Christmas reception and dance on Thursday evening December 23 at the club rooms. Reception runs 8 30 to 10 39 with dancing beginning at 10 30 and continuing late. About 250 invitations were mailed. Patrons assisting include Mesdames H F Schneer J W Simmons J W Sullivan H M Walden C H Smoot G C Wright J C Coit J R Christal Gran Christal and W F McCray. Committees led by R J Edwards Bela Williams Geo Fritz Earl Ross W R Allen B W Blewett J W Bone H M Walden Sam W Frite Tom Chapman M W Deavenport C Witherspoon W C Wright decoration led by J W Simmons.
A holiday helper note suggests Santa Claus will be aided at EVERS for making suitable presents for young and old, inviting families to visit the shop for gift ideas and seasonal cheer.
A survey of children's curios features a mix of toys and tools including folding knives toy wagons and miniature guns alongside novelty Yankee dollar watches. The piece notes popular playthings and cautionary notes about age appropriateness and safety.
For Grown-ups: chafing dishes trays percolators chin plates bowls chocolate sets carving sets scissors knives razors community and racers 1847 silverware. Why not come early and get a good selection. If its something useful and practical you ll find it at
The Denton Ariel club art department met Saturday afternoon with 2 Hillyar. Members planned prizes for Denton county youths under sixteen for best free hand drawing at the next trades day. Mrs Murphy led a lesson and Miss Blair spoke on a special rooms plan.
Local jeweler Me Cray advertises special low prices on violet sets. Shoppers are invited to visit the store for the sale and selection of jewelry items.
Sanitas Dairy offers regular daily service with milk and cream from Denton depot and a telephone line for orders. The skating rink reopened under new management with a large crowd and smooth skating, featuring a colored string band and no rough behavior, with Luther Deavenport as floor manager.
The Ariel club art department announces prizes for the next Denton County Trades Day. One award will go to the best drawing by a boy under sixteen and another to the best by a girl. Officials expect strong interest and record prizes for 1910.
Long & Turner Co offers Christmas candies nuts and fruits with packing and delivery at any time desired.
The Miller and Haislip Candy Kitchen invites orders for a Christmas rush offering a wide candy range. They advertise large candy sticks from 5 cents to 100 pounds and promise delivery if ordered now. Located at 21 North Side Square.
Long & Turner Co announces daily auction times at 2:30 and 7:30 for Japanese wares. Buyers are urged to come early to avoid Christmas eve shopping rush and confusion. Delivery can be arranged whenever desired.
A brief notice promotes coal as a warm Christmas present suggestion. It urges readers to place coal orders now to avoid the rush and keep friends or family warm during the holiday season.
Strickland and Pinckley feature large stock from 1847 Rogers Bros world brand plated silver including Goops items. Curtis invites shoppers to choose suitable pieces for Christmas.
A small group of Nellie Kincaid's Normal friends enjoyed a Monday evening party with refreshments and a pleasant time reported. An ad follows offering goods from W. J. McCray Jewelers and a brickwork recommendation by 8. A. Bushey.
A new repair and upholstering shop has opened on McKinney street near the Laundry. The business offers general repair work for lounges and couches, sofa sets, and upholstery. Mattresses are renovated and new ones made to order.
A brief note praises good cutlery as a suitable gift and suggests it is easy to present without causing trouble. The tone emphasizes practicality and appeal of quality utensils.
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