Christmas Day Observances Include Parties and Trees
Christmas celebrations featured numerous gatherings and tree displays. A Y M A dance was held Thursday night, reflecting the holiday spirit with re unions and festive parties across communities.
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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1913
Page
4
Christmas Celebrations Shine Amid Frost in Denton
Frosty Christmas morning gave way to brief sun as Denton families gathered for reunions and trees. Notable events include church tree ceremonies at Central Presbyterian First Christian and First Baptist, plus multiple family dinners and gatherings at Allison Turner Hoffman and Wisdom homes with extended kin from Dallas Fort Worth Fort Worth area and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Central Presbyterian
First Christian
First Baptist
Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment Promised to Cure
The advertisement claims Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment cures itching burning eczema fetter salt rheum and skin eruptions. Geo W Fitch of Mendota Illinois reports lifelong eczema relief after one box and guarantees refunds if not helped. Available at druggists or by mail for 50 cents Pfeiffer Chemical Co Philadelphia or St Louis. Russian style fruit cake also advertised by Turner Brothers.
First Christmas Circle Sees Large Turnout with Praise
The event drew smiles from young and old and received warm commendation. Organizers thank attendees for the strong turnout and aim to expand the circle next year despite recognizing areas for improvement.
Pardon Reaches Oscar Blackburn for Christmas Homecoming
Oscar Blackburn, serving a five year district court sentence and awaiting transfer, was pardoned by the Governor. He was released at 4 pm Wednesday and caught a late train to join his family near Roanoke for Christmas after the Court of Appeals affirmed his sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Blackburn
Roanoke
Blackburn
Court of Appeals
Birth Announcement for Jagoe Family Son
A fine boy was born on Christmas Day to Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Jagoe Jr. at their home. Mrs. Denton and Mrs. T. Denton are reported sick at their West Oak street residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. K
E. S. Edwards and Sons
Robert Allison
Jack
Denton
J. W. Jagoe, Jr
Mrs Cicero Pippin Stricken By Septic Fever Near Denton
Septic fever has kept Mrs. Cicero Pippin confined to her home southeast of Denton for some time as illness persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicero Pippin
Denton
Choir Practice Tonight at First Baptist Church
Full attendance urged for choir practice at First Baptist Church tonight at 7 15. Important matters will be addressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Vinton and Scott Sue MKT Over Cattle Damage
A new case in the Sixteenth District Court lists G. C. and J. B. Vinton and J. C. Scott as plaintiffs against the Missouri Kansas and Texas for damages alleged from injury to cattle in transit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixteenth District Court
G. C
J. B. Vinton
J. C. Scott
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
Arrests Highlight City Disturbance Case
Ira Standifer was jailed Thursday by Jailer Garrett Wells on charges of disturbance and shotgun fire toward another man in a row at the Y location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Standifer
Garrett Wells
Man Held on Charge of Attempted Criminal Assault
F. E. Thompson from Lewisville was jailed Friday on a charge of attempted criminal assault. The alleged attack occurred eight or nine miles southwest of Lewisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Thompson
Lewisville
Little Floyd Girl Resting Well Amid Scarlet Fever
Dora Floyd six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs L P Floyd lies ill with scarlet fever but is reported resting very well Friday morning and as well as could be expected. The child has a severe case but recovery is believed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Floyd
Dora
Youth, 17, Arrested for Telegraph Desk Theft
Andy Ligon, a 17 year old, was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Galligher on Thursday for taking 817.95 from a Western Union Telegraph office desk. He was jailed and 17.75 of the money was recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Ligon
Galligher
Western Union Telegraph Office
Hogan and Gravelly Tie Wed on Christmas Eve
Charles Hogan of Granbury and Miss Della Gravelly daughter of Mr and Mrs A M Gravelly were married at 6 o clock Christmas Eve at the bride’s parents home 133 South Myrtle street Rev Oscar T Cooper officiated in the presence of the family and a few intimate friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Savage
Maud
Clyde
Nina
Billie
Emmet Payne
Oklahoma
Joe Fender
Dallas
Charles Hogan
Granbury
Della Gravelly
A. M. Gravelly
South
Myrtle Street
Oscar T. Cooper
Prisoners Enjoy Christmas Dinner at Local Jail
Jailer Wells reports all prisoners enjoyed the Christmas day turkey dinner. Some inmates said they fared better than outside and all thanked the jailer for making the day pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells
Prairie Schooner Tragedy and Survivors Reach California
A grim emigrant tale from the Plains follows a Prairie Schooner train lost between Salt Lake and the Sierra. All perish except Zeke Stephens and child Chispa who survive and are rescued by a California bound train. The girl grows into a beauty, Zeke becomes rich, and love encounters obstacles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plains
Great
Desert
Salt Lake
The
Sierra
Zeke Stephens
Chispa
California
Zeke
A Crabbed Comedy by Selig Charms with Warm Wit
A grouchy old codger who never had youth is won over to a gentler view in this crabbed comedy by Selig. A love story threads through the plot. The show is praised as good from start to finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selig
Prescription Compounding in Drug Stores
A speaker with thirty five years of experience emphasizes focusing on drug selection and accurate compounding of prescriptions. He urges readers to trust the pharmacist to properly prepare medicines prescribed by physicians and to aid patient recovery.
J A Millinnis Opens Shop on East Side Square
J A Millinnis announces thirty six years of experience and lists contact at phone 188 in East Side Square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Millinnis
East Side Square
City Census Begun by City Collector Ledbetter
The city census begun by City Collector Ledbetter started Friday. He completed South Elm Street to the B W Gough home and counted 266 residents. He hopes to finish in two weeks and asks residents leaving the city to notify him so they can be enumerated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ledbetter
Elm Street
B. W. Gough
Farm Boy Amp Foster Reunited With Lost 340
A Christmas surprise arrives as Amp Foster recovers 340 in currency he lost Wednesday afternoon. Foster, a young farmer east of town, advertised the loss with the Record and Chronicle office. L A McDonald of the newspaper staff found the money, kicked it from the pavement into the office safe, and notified Foster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amp Foster
Foster
Record and Chronicle
L. A. McDonald
Record and
Chronicle Force
Denton Society Happenings Announces Local Nuptials
Mr and Mrs Reuben Jasper Knowles announce the marriage of their daughter Ethel Boyce to Mr Hugh Porter on December 23 1913 in Gilmer Texas The groom formerly served as principal of the West Side school in Denton and has many friends here The couple will reside in Madisonville Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Jasper Knowles
Ethel Boyce
Hugh Porter
Gilmer
Texas
Madisonville
Porter
West Side School
Denton
Brown and Wolf Bride at South Locust Street Ceremony
At six o clock Christmas evening William Edward Brown wed Miss Beatrice Wolf at the bride’s mother's rooms on South Locust street with A. D. Rogers of the Christian church officiating. Brown is secretary of the Denton Traction Co and Wolf a North Texas Normal college student. Family members attended, including Mr and Mrs J T Hollingsworth and Mr and Mrs E L Brown. The couple will reside at Mrs McKinney's on West Oak street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Locust Street
William Edward Brown
Beatrice Wolf
A. D. Rogers
The
Christian Church
Brown
Denton Traction Co
Miss Wolf
North Texas Normal College
J. T. Hollingsworth
Real Estate Transfers list multiple Denton area deeds
A. W. Brinkley and wife transfer to T. J. Braselton in Lewisville for 8300. J. J. Bolton and wife sell 161 acres from E. E. Flippen ranch to a. Mobberly for 7245. C. M. Bishop and wife to J. C. Morris 143 64-100 acres from John Thomas survey for 8050. Lon A. Spier and wife to J. A. Mc Quarry Lot 8 Block 4 Fair Grounds Denton for 500. Annie FE. Million to J. B. Tate two parts of lots 1 and 2 Block 2 John A. Hann addition Denton for 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Brinkley
T. J. Braselton
John W. King
Lewisville
J. J. Bolton
A. Mobberly
E. E. Flippen
C. M. Bishop
J. C. Morris
Lon A. Spier
J. A. McQuarry
Fair Grounds
Denton
Annie FE
J. B. Tate
John A. Hann
Married in Dallas: Mr and Mrs T E Peters Jr
Mr and Mrs T E Peters Jr were wed in Dallas on Wednesday afternoon, a surprise to friends of Nora Jones daughter of Dr and Mrs W A Jones. The couple, tied to Denton families, plan to move January 3 to Frederick Oklahoma where Mr Peters will be principal of the Whittier school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Peters, Jr
Dallas
Nora Jones
W. A. Jonese
Lee School
Peters
Grace Methodist Church
Mrs. Peters
Frederick
Oklahoma
Whittier School
Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil Ad
Slogan promising fast relief and healing from a medical dressing. Available in 25c 50c and 1.00 packages.
A Waif of the Desert Tonight at the Princess
A Western plains tale titled A Waif of the Desert screens tonight at the Princess theater. The feature promises frontier adventure and vivid desert landscapes likely to appeal to fans of rugged frontier drama.
Fralin 3-Year-Old Resting Easy After Hernia Operation
Rogers the 3-year-old son of Dr and Mrs J W Fralin is reported resting easily at Baptist Sanitarium Dallas after a strangulated hernia operation on Monday Mrs Fralin remains with him and the family awaits further improvement
County Court Meeting in Denton Saturday Night
A local meeting is planned in the County Court room Denton Saturday night December 27 at 7 30 p m A prominent speaker from Dallas will address the gathering Everyone is invited Adv M H Smallwood acting secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Dallas
M. H. Smallwood
Act
Sec
Turned Brothers Sell South Texas Comb Honey Buckets
South Texas comb honey offered in 12 pound buckets by Turner Brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Texas
Turner Brothers
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McKinney
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Decatur
Justin
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P. Lipscomb, M. D
Curtis’ Drug Store
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Ford Autos
Denton Water, Light & Power Company
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Nina McCormick
Mary Donovan
Jessie Davidson
Pauline Lipscomb
Willie Donovan
Ione Buster
M.S. Stout
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Margaret
Dorothy
Robert
Milton Smith
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Alberta Masters
Helen
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Hugh
Inge Grant
Louise
Mary
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A. D. Turner
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C. P. Vaughn
Lona Howard
R. H. Hoffman
R. H. Hoffman, Sr
R. H. Hoffman, Jr
Austin
Claude Hoffman and Son
Carl Hoffman, Jr
W .G. Hoffman
Luther Hoffman
W. Mae Taylor
Mary Margaret and
Mac. Jr
Walter Ray
Post City
Carl Hoffman
D. H. Wisdom
ID. H. Wisdom
Wisdom
J. A. Barton
Emé_ry Barton
Velma Lee Barton
Mabel and
Yewell Coleman
Dr. Hobson
East Side
Evers Hardware Co
Mr. Ants
Denton Society
Our
Denton Steam Laundry Co
West Oak Street
W. E. Nix
Berna Bell
Aubrey
Miss Jessie Whittaker
Donahower
Lipscomb’s Drug
San Antonio
Percy Tyrrell
H. H. Hardin & Co
B. W. Searcy
Lyon-Gray Lumber Co
Tom Morris
McAlester Coal
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Collins Feed &Fuel Yard
N. Locust
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Dreamland Theater
Lasca
Chrisman
C. R. Hamilton
Agent Sherman Steam Laundry
Taylor Hardware Company
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