Denton Native Capt Godfrey R Fowler Fought Insurgent Army
Cap Godfrey R Fowler a Denton Texan who led the Joe Bailey Rifles in the Spanish American War. He later commanded in the Philippines as captain of the Thirty third Volunteer Infantry and earned brevet rank of major after capturing insurgents in Vigan and seizing artillery and papers. He disliked garrison duty and left U S Army after the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godfrey R. Fowler
Nicaragua
Denton
Joe Bailey
Denton County
Dumas
Fowler
Philippines
Thirty-third Volunteer Infantry
Lautner Hare
Philippine
Vigan
United States Army
Night Watchman at Banner Springs Uses Cures
W J Atkins worked as Night Watchman in Banner Springs Tench and suffered severe lung illness after damp drafts and storms. He used Dr King's New Discovery after many remedies failed and returned to work fully recovered. The ad promotes relief for severe colds coughs and lung issues with 50c and 1 bottle trial offered by J F Raley & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J Atkins
Banner Springs
Tench
Dr. King
J. F. Raley & Co
Mrs S T Parkinson Gravely Ill in Hamburg
Mrs S T Parkinson of Denton for seven years is now with her son in law McKelvy in Hamburg and described as dangerously sick with a four week illness and an abscess near the heart the doctor fears she cannot recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Record and Chronicle
Hamburg
S. T. Parkinson
Dento
McKelvy
Foley's Kidney Remedy Featured Ingredient Hexamethylenetetramine
German chemical hexamethylenetetramine cited as a valuable ingredient in Foley's Kidney Remedy. Described as a price acidic solvent and antiseptic for urine. Use Foley's Kidney Remedy at first signs of irregularities to prevent serious malady. Garrison Kimmins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrison & Kimmins
Poor Selloff of Old States Excursions at Denton Office
Local passenger traffic and ticket sales to the old states were light during the holiday rush. Denton joint office moved only six tickets for trips toward the South East as excursion rates ended and railroads stopped advertising in state papers, contributing to a statewide drop in business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Song
Munca
Oca
Denton
Look Your Best with Arnica Salve for Skin Ailments
Promotes clear skin by treating pimples sores and boils while softening and smoothing the complexion. Claims to cure pimples sore eyes cold sores cracked lips chapped hands and piles. Advertisement urges trying Arnica Salve from J F Raley Co and notes Long Turner Co stock of dried fruits and nuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Raley & Co
Electric Bitters Praised as Greatest Gift to Women
Mrs O Rhinevault of Vestal Center New York extols Electric Bitters claiming it boosts spirits vigor and health. She says it cures nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headaches backaches faintness and dizzy spells and soon builds up the weak and sickly. 50c at J F Raley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. O. Rhinevault
Vestal Center
N. Y
J. F. Raley & Co
Christmas Holiday Market Slows With Hol idays In Denton
Denton reports markets closed for Christmas with minimal activity and a post holiday lull. Cotton bids hovered around 15c while turkey and poultry receipts fell due to rain and bad roads. Fort Worth livestock receipts totaled about 3 000 cattle and 300 calves with steady steers and unchanged stocker prices. Hog prices were 5 to 10 lower with a top of 8 15. Local classifieds note 20 acre properties west of town and rental houses in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Fort Worth
Denton Texas Dead Letter List for December 19 1909
The Denton post office lists uncalled letters for the week ending December 19 1909. Advertised letters incur a one cent fee and will be sent to Washington on January 2 if not collected. Includes names in Ladies and Gentlemen lists and post cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Texas
Veac
Washington
Fay Adams
Mary A. Larson
G. E. Roberts
Maggie Robertson
Mandey White
Ellen Wryllis
Emer White
Martie Cope
L. M. Booth
Permine Noice
Leroy Noice
Sol Summerfield
Edgar Smith
Aiken Wilson
John B. Schmitz
P. M
Foley’s Urino Laxative Promoted for Women and Children
An ad touts Foley’s Urino Laxative as best for women and children citing its mild action and pleasant taste. It claims to cure constipation and contrasts favorably with harsher purgatives like pills and tablets.
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Foley
Garrison & Kimmins
McCray Advertises Solid Gold Cuff Buttons
W. J. McCray announces completion of a showing of solid gold cuff buttons. The notice highlights availability and invites interest from potential buyers.
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W. J. McCray
Worship Services At Denton Churches For Sunday
A list of services across Cumberland Presbyterian Pearl Street Church of Christ Oak Street M E American Presbyterian and First Christian churches. Regular morning and evening services noted. Sunday marks the close of Rev. Otis Hawkins pastorate with Denton church. Miss Margery Ballard to sing.
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Pearl Street
First Christian Church
Otis Hawkins
Denton
Margery Ballard
Church Services and Christmas Sunday School
First Presbyterian with Rev F L McFadden holds Sunday school at 9 45 a m and services at 11 a m and 7 15 p m Mrs W Tyers to sing O Little Town of Bethlehem after the morning service Westminster league 6 15 p m prayer meeting 7 15 Wednesday. M E Church South Warren T Whiteside pastor Sunday school at usual hour Prof Butler superintendent Christmas exercises Friday evening preaching morning and evening Junior League 3 pm Senior League 6 pm cordial invitation to all.
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First Presbyterian Church
F. L. McFadden
W. Tyers
Bethlehem
Westminster League
M. E. Church
South
Warren T. Whiteside
Prof. Butler
First Baptist Church Services and Christmas Music
Rev. M. T. Andrews will preach at 11 a. m. and 7 15 p. m. Special Christmas music is planned if weather allows. Sunday school at 9 30 a. m. with offerings for Buckner's Orphans Home. B Y P U at 6 p. m. Sunbeams at 3 p. m. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
M. T. Andrews
Buckner’s
Painkiller Perry Davis touted for all aches and sprains
When joints are stiff and muscles sore from cold or rheumatism or after a slip, Perry Davis Painkiller is advertised as the remedy. The copy urges keeping a bottle handy and using freely with no substitutes, priced at 25c, 50c, and 50c.
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Perry Davis
Price
Letters from Santa Claus and Wish Lists
A pair of childhood letters requests for gifts. Waldrip asks for good story books games cowboy gloves fruits candies and nuts at 133 North Locust Street. Sullivan asks for a drum whistle story book with pictures a false face firecrackers airgun and plenty of candy nuts and fruits.
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Mark Waldrip
North Locust St
Mme
Ben Latimore Sullivan
Nothing More Appropriate Than An E Howard Wach
A brief note cites E Howard Wach as the most fitting choice for a father or brother, attributed to W J McCray. The fragment presents a personal recommendation without broader context or event details.
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E. Howard Wach
W. J. McCray
Harness and Shoe Repairing Ad on West Oak Street
A shop offers complete harness and shoe repair services with a full line of whips and premium harness oil. The owner guarantees all work and notes twenty years of experience. Located on West Oak Street.
Coal Call Taylor Bros. Prompt First Class Coal Delivery
An advertisement from C. R. Hamilton as agent at Taliaferro's Bicycle Shop announces contact options for coal delivery. It promotes prompt service and full weights with a new phone number listed as 292.
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Taliaferro's
Also Mentioned on This Page
West Oak
John Crain
Crain Grocery
R. E. Lee School
Normal College
Skiles
J. W. Skiles
W. Highlang
Ilic
Baptist Church
T. O. Pledger
City
L. Fullon
Porth
Frizzille
South Locust St
C. J. Dugeavy
Vonahower Block
Exchange National Bank
West Hickory Street
J. W. Cook
Auli
L. Fulton
MG. Aoorts
A. R. McGintier
Wiley Smith
Postoffice
Penne
F. A. Hausler
Fry Street
Peeee
Magill Quick
James McKelvey
Christm
T. A. Collins
Lile
Hennen
Garza
Tex
C. C. Yeatts
A. D. Turner
Lester & Brownlow
M. L. Martin
Raley’s Drug Store
C. S. Campbell
Bear McCray
Bey Is
Clifford Stroud
Itéop
Wells & Bass
Swindoll
Weat
Hickory St
P. C. Withers Land Company
W. Seventh Street
H. B. Stanley’s
West Oak St
James E. Stringer
McClurkan’s
C. Lipscomb, Jr
EB. McCabe
Town and Country Real Estates
Moreman & Luster
Red Barn
Kodak Finishing
Kodaks
Kodak Films
North Side Court Square
Lipscomb
Curtis Drug Store
J W. Fralin
South the Square
Grant Company
Springfield
A. J. Gant
Bernard St
Capt
G. RK. Fowler
Insurgent Army
Foley & Company
Chicago
Old States
Long & Turner CO
C. C. Cook
Hallettsville, Tex
T.B Porter, Mer
W. R. Scott
West Side Square
Boylan & CO
North Side Square
A. G. McMath
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Court House
Oak St. M. E
L. A. Wilsey
Jesus
American Presbyterian Church
A. F. Hellman
Santa Claus
Schmitz
Santa Claus Headquarters
Nemo
Santa’s
North Pole
Our
Jno. A. Hann & Co
West Oak Street
Call Taylor Bros
Sherman Steam Laundry
C. R. Hamilton
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