New Bridge Over Elm Fork Near McKinney Progressing
A new steel and concrete bridge spans Elm fork at the Denton and Pilot Point road, nearing completion and to open in weeks. It rests on concrete abutments and may cost about $2300. Nearby Morgan crossing faces erosion risk from a growing ravine. Willows planted last spring to slow wash largely perished during a dry summer.
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Elm Fork
McKinney Crossing
Denton and
Pilot Point
Morgan Crossing
Squire S«lman
Display of cwt glass at McCray showcase
Local ad invites viewing a fine display of cwt glass by W. J McCray, calling attention to a decorative assortment and craftsmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J McCray
Denton High Gets New D Sweatshirts Before Christmas
Denton High School football players and substitutes received maroon sweaters with a large white D on the breast as a pre Christmas gift. Recipients include Mowler Rector Olins Francis Lane Cobb Miller McMath Ratten Berry George Steger and McNew. Hannimered brass just arrived and is on display at W J McCray's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Mowler
Rector
Olins
Francis
Lane
Cobb
Miller
McMath
Ratten
Berry
George
Steger
McNew
Squire G L Button Nearing End At Home
Squire G L Button an early eastern county settler lies dangerously ill at his Little Elm home. His children and relatives travel to his bedside. he is over eighty one and recently suffered a fall. Mrs Ilda Erwin of Loco Oklahoma, and granddaughter Mrs H C Holmes of Denton joined kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire G. L. Button
Little Elm
Oscar T. Button
Ilda Erwin
Loco
Nere
George L. Button Jr
John R. Button
H. C. Holmes
Denton
Squire Button
Cultured Teachers Head for Annual Institute
Between fifteen and twenty negro teachers are here for their annual institute. The sessions are at the Fred Douglass school with Principal H. C. Bell presiding. About fifteen negro schools exist in the county and about twenty teachers are engaged. A gold handled umbrella is offered as a fine Xmas gift by W. J. McCray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Douglass
H. C. Bell
City Colored Schools
New Suit Filed to Clear Land Title in District Court
A. B. Fincarr and wife filed a suit in district court against the unknown heirs of Jas. W. Withers and others to remove cloud from the title. The action seeks to quiet and affirm ownership of the property in question.
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A. B. Fincarr
Jas. W. Withers
Fresh fish and oysters advertised at Smiths cafe
Long and King advertise Denton’s leading grocery with phone 44. Fresh fish and oysters offered at Smiths cafe with contact details.
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Long & King
Denton
Smith's Cafe
Smith’s Cafe
All kinds of Christmas goods at Minnis Drug Store
Minnis Drug Store offers a wide range of Christmas goods from gifts and decorations to seasonal staples. Long & King store provides groceries plus phone service at extension 44.
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Minnis’ Drug Store
Minnis Drug Store Candy and Catarrh Cure Notice
Fine package candies at Minnis Drug Store and prompt grocery delivery offered. A reward is offered for catarrh cures with Hall's Catarrh Cure, sold by F J Cheney Co of Toledo, who vouch for J Cheney's integrity. Hall's remedy is taken internally and claimed to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials mailed free. price 75 cents per bottle. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Elbert
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
J. Cheney
Waldins, Kinnan & Marvin
O. Hall
Ali
Taka Hail
Commissioner's Court Adopts Routine Orders with Constable Change
The commissioners court at its three day session approved routine items and named J G Watson as constable for Precinct 6 after J H Wiley failed to qualify. Also approved were treasurer H M Russell’s report, Justices Ready Lane Burk reports, Tax Collector C L M Crowder final and successor monthly reports, official bonds for several justices and constables, and W P Browns county farm report with $9 per diem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners’ Court
J. H. Wiley
R. H. Clark
J. G. Watson
H. M. Russell
Pilot Point Independent School District
Holiday closings across schools and colleges this week
The article notes that schools and colleges will close for holidays this week and resume by January 1, 1911. The College of Industrial Arts closes Wednesday, North Texas Normal Thursday before noon, and city schools Friday afternoon.
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College of Industrial Arts
North Texas Normal
City
Long & King grocers promote prompt delivery and courteous service
An old newspaper item touts phone 44 for Long & King groceries and cafe deliveries with honest goods and appreciation. It also advertises 40 Cotton Raisers buy of cracked cotton bolls, Christmas turkey orders, and Dr. King's New Life Pill with claims of health benefits sold by J. F. Raley & Co.
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Long & King
Dr. King
J. F. Raley & Co
Minnis Drug Store Offers Gloves at $1.00
Tax collections lag as the deputy collector notes only about $500 daily and predicts higher totals. many large taxpayers delay payments until the final days while small taxpayers are settling now.
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Minnis’ Drug Store
Erwin
New Trial Denied in Minnie Le Streight Murder Case
Waco December 19 Judge Richard Munroe overruled the motion for a new trial in the Minnie Le Streight murder case. Le Streight is serving a life sentence for killing her husband at McGregor.
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Waco
Minnie le Streight
McGregor
Richard Munroe
Calaboose hosting visitors as holiday bustle fills Denton hub
Local society notes list dozens of residents and visitors from Argyle, Roanoke, Tioga, Fort Worth, Gunter, and Dallas in town for the holidays. Names include W. L. Foreman, Terrill Jasper, Mrs J W Medlin, P Pierce, Ira Odell and family, Stella Maxwell, Retta Petty, Emory Curtis, Mrs. Bennett, and many others visiting relatives or spending Christmas. The city caraboose at City Hall serves as a busy guest house while jail fumigation occurs. Santa Claus HQ advertised at D R Turner’s.
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W. L. Foreman
Terrill
Jasper
Lewisville
J. W. Medlin
Roanoke
Co. P. Pierce
Tyler
Ira Odell
Baby
Aubrey
Stella Maxwell
St. Jo
Fort Worth
W. H. Petty
Retta Petty
Tioga
Fanny Petty
West Oakers
Emory Curtis
Little Son
Ed Bennett
Argyle
Acre
Fred Lawrence
J. P. Lawrence O. D. Beardin
Abbott
W. M. Colgin
Pat Colgin
Springside
Charles Adams
Senora
Mexico
A. L Banks
Mabel Rucker
Gunter
Gladys McEvoy
Dallas
Zoe McGevoy
R. E. Price
Verna
Kennedale
Parvin
Susie Harrington
Estell
A. 5
Woods
Grapevine
Willis M. Kincaid
Hiawatha
Kan
George Kincaid
G. J. Gillispie
Jackson
Miss
Lula
Olivia Simmons
Byers
Denton Trust Company Offers Loans and Real Estate Services
Denton Trust Company provides farm and city property loans at low rates with easy terms. They buy and sell high grade land and vendor's lien notes and handle notary work, deeds, trusts, and mortgages. J. L. Blewett and A. P. Duggan lead the firm with an abstract office connection.
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Denton Trust Company
J. L. Blewett
A. P. Duggan
Minnis Drug Store and Smith's Restaurant Ad Notice
Prescriptions to Minnis Drug Store for good services and quick delivery. Groceries delivered promptly with fresh high quality goods. Phone 44. Long and King. Fresh supply of nuts and fruits for Christmas. Come in and see. Lung and King. Get your next bread order from Smith's Restaurant on the west side. You will like it.
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Sanger
Decatur
Argyle
Grapevine
Garza
Lewisville
McKinney Roads
Peoples’ Home Telephone Co
Johnson
Long & King
Smith’s
Allegretti
Brown
Welch
Minnis’ Drug Store
Lung & King
Smith's Restaurant
West Side
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Lipscomb & Fritz
Scott’s Steam Dye Works
Denton Steam Laundry Company
North Side Square
Annie Goerman
Springside Jersey
Wagon Yard
East Hickory Street
Golden Fern Knight
Annie Gorman
W. C. Grant
R. B. Rich
R. L. Spradlip
J. R. Cobb Kaltreuther Shop
Beyett Brothers
W. J. McCray
W. J. M Ecray
Evers Hardware
Groceries
Minnis
Santa Claus
Palace OF Sweets
Calaboose
D. R. Turner’s. Phone
City Teachers Institute
Lée
Miss Gillisple
Milas Freeman
Miss Crowder
Ollna
Miss Hogue
Payne
Carlisle
Frontier Asthma Company
Buffalo, N. Y
Long & King’s
Allison
Pharmacy
Big Line Barry Shoes
The
Candy Kitchen
Washington
Texas
Arkansas
T. Miller
McClurkan's
DR. P. Lipscomb
Curtis’ Drug Store
Denton Plumbing Co
Ben
W. T. Morris
Vernon Cash
East
McKinney St
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