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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1909
Page
4
A promotional note highlights chafing dishes bakers trays silverware china and EVERS dependable cutlery as practical Christmas gift ideas at affordable prices. The text promotes a good place to shop for these items.
The Normal College reports enrollment at 687 the highest for any Texas normal school. Debates planned with Southwest Texas and Denton Normals will be held at San Marcos next year on the compulsory education law. A six member committee will decide sides. Concerts, receptions, and Christmas travel are noted as the college prepares for winter break.
Curtis pickardy china in beautiful designs and cut glass from leading makers offered as ideal Christmas gifts.
The Denton Press Brick plant remains idle after a three week shutdown caused by artesian sand in the boilers. Manager Henry Brandenberger says repairs should finish next week and production will restart. Sand buildup near the furnace caused the sheet to sag under steam and sand pressure. Boilermakers are repairing the damage and new water tanks will use gravity to trap sand before it reaches the boilers.
A market stall offers a full line of choicest green vegetables every day and all varieties of fresh fruits. Contact LONG & TURNER CO. at phone number 44.
Advertisement declares S. A. Bush ey offers top quality concrete and brick work services with emphasis on first class results.
A series of 10 real estate transfers is listed. Demetrius and wife confer 82 acres to S A Thompson. Wim 8S Collingsworth as administrator transfers 110.4 acres to Byrd Collingsworth. R H Ewing sells 32 1 2 acres from J B Clark and 108 36 acres from M Langston to E T Broun. G A Schrock et al transfer 1 8 share of 80 acres to W M and L Robertson. Gran Christal and wife convey a Denton lot at Sycamore and Center to W E Singleton. S F E Fry sells 25 26 acres from Berry Merchant to S S Ball. G W Roberson and wife sell 75 acres from Marcell a Jones league to G T Turner. D and Garrison with wife sell 40 acres from Sec 40 M E P P Railway school land to J E McCabe.
Min nis' Drug Store offers prescription compounding while Evers' Hardware advertises toilet paper. The Sunseam Band hosts a bazaar at the May Building Friday and Saturday selling doll clothes and accessories. W. J. McCray promotes layaway for a ladies hand bag as a Christmas gift.
Curtis advertises Bedford pottery brass candelabra and candlesticks thermos bottles and silver deposit perfumer mesh hand bags among many items claiming to have the best stock in town.
Rural and outer county teachers began arriving ahead of the Denton County Teachers Institute which opens Friday at 9 o clock in the district court room. Attendance is mandatory under school law, but most come for the enjoyment and professional benefit.
A late personal mention column notes J. F. Bell and Mrs. J. R. Christal in Fort Worth while Mary Hogue and Katie Hogue recover from illness and study respectively. Visitors include Luther Roark of Mangum, Henry Brandenberger on business, Prof. BE Helms for the Denton County Teachers Institute, and J. I. Wilson from Fort Worth.
Nice line of Holiday Stationery at Minnis' Drug Store. A Saturday bazaar and market for the Orphans' Home will be at Palmer's Music store. 107¢ candies and fruits available for order with packing and delivery. LONG & TURNER CO and W. J. McCRAY advertise umbrellas and other goods.
Advert for kitchenware lists Rochester ware noted as not expensive but very good including chafers and trays with emphasis on value from EVERS.
A two weeks old child of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ewing living northeast of Denton was found dead in its bed Wednesday morning. The burial took place at Belew Cemetery near Pilot Point.
All schools and colleges will close next week for Christmas holidays and reopen in January. City schools close Dec 22 and resume Jan 3. North Texas Normal closes Dec 22 and reopens Jan 4. College of Industrial Arts closes Dec 21 and reopens Jan 4. Kindergarten closes Dec 22 and reopens Jan 3.
An advertisement proclaims free home trial asthma treatment information from the Asthma Company room 702 Buffalo New York inviting readers to learn about the program. The offer emphasizes no charge for trial services and provides a contact address.
J. W. Benson and Barney Woods announce a new real estate office above the store on the south side. Also promoting a line of ladies handbags from W. J. McCray.
The night sales at the auction have been called off until Saturday night.
Regular daily service offers milk and cream and modern dairy products from the Denton depot. Telephone number 302 is provided for orders any time.
Marketing note urging customers to order now for flexible delivery times. Mentions avoiding Christmas Eve rush and confirms delivery when requested.
Chafing dishes sterling silver in chests 1847 silverware cut glass clocks of all kinds offered as nice Christmas gifts at Curtis. See them at Curtis CURTIS HAS THE GOODS.
The Palackr Restaurant on North Side Square invites patrons to a special dinner Sunday with a 25 cent price, promising fresh fish and oysters daily. Jost J. P. Mackey is listed as proprietor with both phones provided.
Joe B Woodrum and wife of Lewisville welcome a boy on December 11. A N Julian and wife of Lewisville have a girl born December 7. James Marshall and wife of Pilot Point announce a girl born December 12.
Organizing a night class in Spanish beginning Jan 1 19106. Growing ties between the United States and Spanish speaking republics opens a new field for bilinguals. In Southern and Southwest Texas Spanish speakingAmericans are in demand. see John Crain at Crain Grocery Co. 105¢
An advertisement for eight different Christmas card styles written by a professional penman. The notice promotes visiting for samples and notes offerings from a standard business college teaching bookkeeping shorthand and typewriting thoroughly for 105 cents.
A brief note attributes rising paint costs to M R Gilbert, suggesting prices could be higher for residents of Mound City.
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Results of a revival led by Rev. M. T. Andrews pastor of the First Baptist church showed twenty five professions of faith and twenty accessions to the church, marking a gratifying outcome for the gathering.
A sale offering a large stock of plated silver from 1847 Rogers Bros and World Brand. Ideal for Christmas gifts and tableware. Contact for selection and pricing.
A repaired upholstering shop opens on McKinney Street near the Laundry offering general repair work for lounges couches and sofa sets. Mattresses renewed and new ones made to order. New phone 94.
W R Scott cleans presses alters and makes men's clothes also cleans and presses skirts. Will call for and deliver. New phone 40. No 6 West Side Square.
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