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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1909

Page

4

Westminster church fundraiser entertains parishioners

In a Westminster First Presbyterian gathering at the Coit home a 2000 crowd enjoyed a program to raise funds for a new church. W T Evers spoke on the league’s pledge and a free will offering was collected. Performers included Mesdames Saunders Schneer Duggan Davidson Hogue Hanson Byers Terrill and others with a mix of readings songs and selections.

Westminster Ague Presbyterian Church Coit League

Notable Visitors and Local Arrivals Share Holiday Town

Lively brisk notes list visitors and residents in Denton and nearby areas. J R Nimmo of Roanoke A J Oden of Dallas Constable Joe Young Miss Emma Johnston Squire Nance from Bolivar A J Richards Arm strong county Leonard Lewis Oklahoma City Alma Heindon Dallas Elaine Lewis visiting West Hickory street Bala Williams en route to Chicago Delavan Wis Wilhelm family of Margaret visit Denton J B Doyle Palo Pinto guest of FE Miller Doyle’s surprise return after 27 years remains heartfelt and Denton’s charms praised.

J. R. Nimmo Roanoke A. J. Oden Dallas Joe Young Emma EK Johnston Dala Squire Nance Bolivar A. J. Richards Armstrong County Leonard Lewis Oklahoma City H. A. Lewis Alma Heindon West Hickory Street Elaine Lewis University At Austin Bala Williams Chicago Delavan Wis Mr. Doyle Old Denton

Frontier Asthma Company Trial Offer at Home

An advertisement proclaims asthma can be cured at home with a trial treatment free of charge. It directs readers to Frontier Asthma Company Room 702 Buffalo N Y for information and enrollment.

Frontier Asthma Company Buffalo

Best line of ladies handbags shown in the city

A display of ladies handbags at Minnis' Drug Store attracts shoppers with a wide selection and practical styles. The event showcases fashionable designs and affordable options in a busy downtown storefront.

Minnis’ Drug Store

Rebecca Lodge Social Includes Candy Pulling Social

Happenings in society note a Rebecca lodge supper at the 1. O. O. F. hall Wednesday night and announce an initiation on the first Friday in January followed by a social. Miss Ruth Slaten hosted a candy-pulling at her North Locust street home with a list of attendees including Margaret Bass Carolyne Murphy Jeona Morris Naomi Gist Helen Bushey Beulah Griffith Ruth Masters Inez Hester Minta Angel Eunice Griffith Winona Estes Mary Slayton Paul Wright George Vaught and Edwin Slaton.

Rebecca Lodge Ruth Slaten North Locust Street Margaret Bass Carolyne Murphy Jeona Morris Noami Gist Helen Bushey Beulah Griffith Ruth Masters Inez Hester Minta Angel Eunice Griffith Winona Estes Mary Slayton Paul Wright George Vaught Edwin Slaton

Magazine Subscriptions Offer From Record and Chronicle

Let the Record and Chronicle supply your magazine needs with any club or mix you want at the lowest obtainable price.

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Northern Soldier Plans $10 Donation to Confederate Monument

J. J. Matthews, a Northern soldier, told a Record and Chronicle reporter he supports the Denton county Confederate soldiers memorial and will contribute $10 under specified conditions. Also promotes Holiday Stationery at Minnis' Drug Store and the Jose Vila Havana cigar from Tampa Florida by Raley & Co.

A.ry Matthews J. J. Matthews Record and Chronicle Denton County Jose Vila Tampa Pla Havana Raley & CO

Peace Officers Passes Delayed Expected Arrival Soon

Officials report new peace officer passes have not yet arrived at the Sheriff Orr Marshal Goode and Constable Young offices. The old passes expired Friday and the remaining passes are anticipated within the next day or two for elective officers and railroad personnel.

Orr Marshal Goode Constable Young

Waterman fountain pens arrive at WMinnis’ Drug Store

M J Nance of near Bolivar reports rolling his wheat on his farm after recent freezes to protect it and foster growth. He notes some oats have died but expects the rest to recover with favorable weather.

Just Waterman Fountain Wminnis’ Drug Store M. J. Nance Bolivar Mr. Nance

Damon and Pythias Greatest Moving Picture at Majestic

The Majestic Theater presents Damon and Pythias this Saturday with Maliner and Night 3000 feet of footage and a lecture. Also notice best prairie hay by see KR H Evers.

Majestic Theater KR. H, Evers Mads.otic Theater Majestc Theater

Household furnishings for sale cheap at 38 West Mulberry

New grocery store opening January first in the Withers building at the corner of West and Cedar streets. Bert Withers invites old McKinney Street customers and all shoppers to enjoy first class groceries at reasonable prices.

West Mulberry Withers Cedar Streets McKinney Street Bert Withers

McCray Jewelers Seeks Continued Patronage for New Year

At the close of the year W. J. McCray thanks customers and friends for their past patronage and wishes happiness and prosperity in the New Year. He asks for continued support in the years to come.

Rochester Ware at Mads. Theater Saturday Matinee

Vintage theater ad touts Rochester Ware for a Saturday matinée at Mads. Theater with affordable pricing. Mentions Evers and RALEY & Co as sellers and advertises Havana cigars Jose Vila for readers.

Will Filed for Probate of Mrs Copenhaver’s Estate

Dr John Copenhaver filed in county court for probate of the will of Mrs. Copenhaver who died in Aubrey. The will provides equal shares for Dr John Copenhaver stepson Mrs Dora Bowlyn Mrs M E Belcher and Miss Fannie Adams with contingency for predeceasing beneficiaries and no estate value is stated.

Yate J. Copenhaver Aubrey John Copenhaver John C. Copenhaver Dora Bowlyn M. E. Belcher West Texas Fannie Adams Collinsville Miss Adams A. W. Walker MM. Murray

Garrison and Kimmins Send New Year Greetings

The firms Garrison and Kimmins extend best wishes for a happy New Year and express gratitude for loyal patronage shown during the past year.

Record High Cotton Price Paid in Denton for 11 Bales

C N White paid 15.27 1 2 cents for eleven bales of cotton from Gregg land west of Krum and three bales from Miss Mary Gregg, six bales from W C Finney and W B Gregg. This sets a record high price in Denton in many years, surpassing the Sully boom peak of 16.65 cents.

C. N. White Gregg Krum Mary Gregg W. C. Finney W. B. Gregg Denton Sully Mr. White

CRAIN GROCERY COMPANY New Year Trade Plea

The Crain Grocery Company thanks friends and customers for past patronage and solicits continued support in 1910. It emphasizes catering to the cash trade and pledges to extend best values and utmost effort to please. Readers are urged to make a New Year resolution and share their trade.

Crain Grocery Company

Local News Briefs From Denison and Vicinity

Mrs. J. H. Goode is ill east of the city. R. R. Bates sold his Buick to his father A. T. Bates of Lloyd. The baby of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Kyle of Denison is ill at Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Brownlow's home. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Provett moved from North Elm to Roseland near West Oak, recently bought from R. H. Ewing. Thursday night ended a 27 day freezing spell, the longest streak since Dec. 4.

R. R. Bates Buick A. T. Bates Lloyd Vernon Kyle Denison J. A. Provett North Elm Street Roseland West Oak Street R. H. Ewing

Shepherd Wins Brief Dog Fight on the Square

A four to five minute dog fight on the square Friday drew a crowd of over one hundred spectators. The match pitted a shepherd against a mongrel and ended with the shepherd prevailing.

Green Valley resident donates cracklin bread to editor

¢. L. Floyd of the Green Valley country presented his annual cracklin bread to the Record and Chronicle editor today. He praised the community while noting ample groundwater suggests a thorough season ahead.

L. Floyd Green Valley Record Chronicle

W A Taliaperry Extends New Year Greeting and Services

W A Taliaperry offers continued repair services for bicycles keys locks sewing machines typewriters and similar items and invites the public to call when needing work in this line. The note expresses thanks for past favors and requests ongoing support in the new year.

W. A. Taliaperry W. A. Taliaperro

DaMon and Pyrkias Ing Pictures at the Majestic

DaMon and Pyrkias Ing Pictures are shown at the Majestic Theater with a Saturday matinee and evening presentation. The program notes mention a 3000 feet feature reel.

Denton Trust and Duggan Abstract greet Denton county

The Denton Trust Company and the Duggan Abstract Company thank Denton county residents for past patronage and express confidence that 1910 will bring prosperity. They wish everyone a happy and prosperous New Year and pledge best attention to all future business.

Denton Trust Company Duggan Abstract Company Denton County

Denton store aims for honesty in piano business and education

The letter extols patient growth of a new department six months old and a daring investment in high priced pictures. It praises fine framed art, Christmas sales, and delivering large gifts while stressing education and lasting value. It concludes with a pledge to be known for honesty in piano dealings.

Denton

Cleaning and tailoring service on West Side Square

Cleans alters and presses men s clothing and cleans skirts. Will call for and deliver. New phone 40. No West Side Square.

West Side

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cee Westminster Shulhoff Katherine Hogue Loewe J. B. Hanson Guy d’Hardelot Beach W. T. Byers Old Missouri J. B J. A. Hanson Ben Terrill C. Weil Banks Allen Poe T.B. Porter Sherman Steam Laundry R. Hamilton Taliaferro’s Peoples’ Home Tel. Co E. H. Egan P. Poe Lod Robinson Usua BR Company Julian Scruggs W. B. McClurkan Edith Wharton Holy Lane Robert Hichens Jules Guerin Madame Modijeska Walter Yale Evers' Hardware MR. Nancce Damon and Pythias R. H. Vers Rochester EVERS Will Garrison & Kimmins J. H. Goode Pyrkias the Duggan Abstract Co OUR Art Department Arthur W.palmer Music and Art Long & Turner Co F. M. Craddock D.R. Turner A. A. Anderson W. R. Scott Studebaker
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