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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1909
Page
4
A cab service announces a special rate for student groups of four, offering a round trip price of $1 for travel to and from a party. The ad notes trunks and baggage handled as a specialty and that calls are answered day or night anywhere in the city at usual rates.
Six cases, two virulent, with about thirty exposures, traced to a Mor gan settlement area one mile east of the Morgan community. County Health Officer Dr. Edwards arrived from east of Lewisville to investigate and ordered steps to prevent further spread.
B F Ayscue of Ingleside after fifteen years of indigestion and costly medicines found relief with Dr King’s New Life Pills. The pills claim to cure constipation biliousness sick headache stomach liver kidney and bowel troubles. Sold by J F Raley Co for 25 cents.
Sheriff Orr nabbed C E Shingleton in Fort Worth on horse theft charges linked to the A B Rawlins case seven miles south of town. Detectives had traced a suspect after a postcard photo and a tip from Sewell Price, arresting Shingleton at a bar with Deputy Wilson assisting.
Petition for letters testamentary filed for J T Harris as administrator in the estate of Ann M Harris deceased. The will dated August 27 1900 leaves real and personal property to Ella and Stanley Harris after debts are paid. Estimated estate value about 1000 dollars.
Rev Otis Hawkins resigns as pastor of the First Christian Church and heads to West Texas to start evangelist work in the United States. He will visit Dallas for several weeks then return to Denton in the spring, keeping Denton as home.
Dr J B Abbott Texas Pure Food chief defends Wiley standard and denounces President Taft on what counts as whiskey. He notes seizures of mislabeled spirits and argues Texas will enforce its law while noting the absurdity of Taft’s ruling and the ease of making taft whiskey at home.
A Denton resident cites a clipping from Manning South Carolina claiming D M Rogers farm near Davis station earned about $1,000 monthly from 160 acres cotton 80 acres corn 3200 bushels 24 tons fodder 25 hogs 25 pigs and 250 bushels potatoes on one previously uncultivated acre. Rogers values his 300 acre operation at high income and prefers staying in South Carolina over Oklahoma.
A dubious notice promotes an at home trial and full treatment for asthma claimed to be free of charge. It lists Frantier Asthma Company Room 792 Rufiato N as the contact. The message urges readers to try a so called guaranteed remedy.
The notice highlights Minnis' Drug Store with a line of Holiday Stationery and promotes the Jose Vila cigar made in Tampa Florida. It notes a prize awarded over all other entries and mentions RALEY & CO and Mound City paints with a hint of a price premium.
Use Evers cutlery. Give the cook a rest and join us for a special Sunday dinner priced at 50c for 25c. Fresh fish and oysters served daily at the Palace Restaurant located on North Side Square. Two phones available. J P Mackey, proprietor.
W. A. Matthews, A. P. Blanken ship, Mrs. Lou Minion and Miss Sal lie Henry left this afternoon for Drop where they will organize a new Woodmen Circle lodge tonight A good membership will be initiated into the order.
Offer for subscribing to any club or combination of magazines at the lowest obtainable prices.
Waterman fountain pens now available at Minnis' Drug Store alongside fresh shipments of oysters and catfish. Ideal restaurant promotions and cigar recommendations from RALEY & CO include the Jose Vila, a Havana cigar noted for quality.
Mr and Mrs J P Turner entertained relatives for a Christmas dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs Walter B McClurkan and Mr and Mrs Dan R Turner from Lloyd near Denton. D A Turner and G T Turner also attended. A large Christmas dinner was served and the gathering lasted through the day.
Fresh shipments arrive with Sealshipt oysters and catfish available for customers. Min nis' Drug Store invites patrons to try their compounded prescriptions and seafood offerings.
J H Clark manager of the Western Union office and Miss Myrtle Hall a Fort Worth schoolteacher were married at 5 pm Monday at First Presbyterian Church. The ceremony surprised many friends and the couple resides with her parents at 43 North Fry Street.
A standout display of ladies handbags drew crowds in the city at Minnis department store. Shoppers praised variety and craftsmanship as new arrivals showcased in bright window displays and within the accessory halls.
Emory B and Mrs. Emory B Peter hosted a large dinner for friends to honor Mr. Peter on his seventy second birthday. Guests included A. J. Fouts, W. W. Batton and family, Ona Crowley, and Blanche Thomason. He is a North Texas cattleman with a long, eventful history across the state.
Born to Mr and Mrs J A Guest in south Denton a girl and to Mr and Mrs Freeman Paschall on North Locust a boy. Mrs R Witsey after dangerous pneumonia at Bolivar street is much improved today and entirely fever free.
The Jose Vila cigar at Raley and Co. was promoted after taking top prizes above other Havana cigars at the Tampa Florida exhibits in 1904.
A long list of residents and visitors are reported moving about during the holidays. Names include J. A. Hann in Pilot Point, Almonte Moon from Quanah, C. Lipscomb Jr. in Fort Worth, Miss Mary Williams in Dallas, and many others visiting relatives or spending time with friends across Texas.
Miss Avella Turner hosts a Pitt party in honor of Miss McGee of Dallas with dancing and light refreshments. Mrs R Ledbetter entertains with a Monday evening party for Hattie Smith of Wichita Falls. Attendees include Jeo Kirby Ed Tidmore Ballas Paul Eldon Young Clem Pierce Jerry Fowler Lou Ledbetter Blanch Lena Hoskins Bettie Jones and Al Young.
A long established harness shop promotes a full line of whips and high quality harnesses. The seller claims twenty years of experience and guarantees all work from the shop.
W R Scott the tailor cleans presses alters and makes men's clothes Also cleans and preserves skirts Will call for and deliver New Phone 40 No 6 West Side Square.
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