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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1909
Page
4
Weather Prophet G Hog forecasts six more weeks of wintry conditions. Tuesday’s ground hog appearance showed a shadow, though experts call the superstition dubious. Residents compare weather across nearby towns while the rodent remains silent.
Dee Turner aged 22 son of Mrs Turner from Matthews place near Argyle died Tuesday from stomach trouble. Funeral and interment were held Wednesday at the Argyle cemetery.
J G Wright of Sanger visited Denton on Tuesday while John Hobson recovers from illness and is up again. J P Pilliod now in Garland, a former Denton county resident, visits Wm Ganzer and old friends. Pilliod recalls Denton county near Krum before the railroad and notes dramatic changes. Rothma can be rid a aerial treatment free of charge. Write Frontier Rusthms Company Buffalo NY.
A. Toplitz has bought the stock of H. H. Arendall and will hold a sale selling goods at any cost. Details will be announced as soon as arranged. G. M. Hardy thanks friends and customers for support and endorses J. W. Hedgcoxe as manager in charge, promising continued fair and honest treatment.
Notice from G W Hedgcox e stating he has purchased G M Hardy's interest in Conway Craig Lumber Co and has assumed management at Denton soliciting patronage. Includes record and Chronicle and McClure's Magazine price $2.
Revs Matthews and Tyson attended the Fifth Sunday meeting at Valley View. Mrs Thompson is very sick at her daughter’s home. W J Horton and family of San Angelo visit his mother here. Mrs G W Reede and children of Fort Worth visit her mother here. B R Smith of Krum visits sister Elizabeth Smith. Ella May Underwood visits parents in Denton. Mrs S A Dewitt leaves for Omaha after news of T E Batson’s baby boy suffering foot injuries. Julia McMurtrey heads to Dallas then St Louis. Winds are high and cold. cotton bales arrive in town. Mr Waters is ill at his daughter’s home. Meek and daughter Lon Meek visit Cooke County. Frankie Lain visits Bettie Sullivan in Fort Worth. Doctors quote Mrs M E Fisher in Detroit on rectal trouble. New Life Pills touted as cure.
Dallas concerns say bleaching flour for interstate sales will continue until Commissioner Abbott forbids it. G H Blewett and J N Rayzor of Alliance mill say the practice improves appearance and will persist. Texas soft wheat millers will join until a statewide rule is issued.
Denton hosts petition drives as volunteers in Texas towns seek a law exemption for volunteer firemen. The aim is to allow railroads to issue parsex passes to delegates attending state firemen conventions, with supporters counting on a two thirds majority to override a veto by the governor.
Mrs J S Riley died from burns received January 11 when she fell into an open fireplace. Funeral held Monday afternoon after death at 5 39 Sun ny. Survivors include Miss Viola Riley and Mrs F Morris of Denton with relatives also in Bloomfield Cooke County.
The College of Industrial Arts basketball team defeated the high school team by a score of 10 to 0 on Tuesday afternoon. Next Monday the high school meets the Normal team in another game.
Y. M. Turpin married Mrs Etna Elson on Monday at 11 o'clock. The groom hails from Denton while the bride resided in Dallas. A local ad notes Denton feeds, urging savings on stock feed in 100 pound sacks.
At Tuesday night’s meeting the Elks decided to hold a Valentine dance on February 15 for members and their lady friends. Four new members were initiated at the session.
Time to begin garden work with proper tools. Hoes priced 35c to 75c, rakes 35c to 65c. Spades shovels and garden plows included. Poultry wire in big stock. Prompt delivery available by phone.
John A. Vaughn a spry eighty year old walked into the county clerk’s office Wednesday and secured a license to marry Mrs. Mary England who gave her age as 57. The couple, both residents of Pilot Point, plan the ceremony next.
A press notice previews the comedy drama Uncle Josh Perkins showing for one night only at Wright's Opera House on Monday Feb 8. The play promises wholesome fun and pathos with fourteen character types and an American tale presented by a skilled company.
Assistant Attorney General Lightfoot and Special Counsel Allen pressed the Texas case in the ouster and penalty suit against the American Book company before Judge Calhoun. They contend the New Jersey firm organized the New York unit and transferred all ownership, making the present corporation liable for its debts. Defense argues copyrights protect a monopoly.
In Austin on February 3 the Supreme Court refused mandamus in Trinity Life and Annuity society v Love. The session also denied or dismissed several other cases from counties including Be xar Navarro El Paso Tom Green and Bexar with motions and rehearing actions noted for Jett v Hunter Murphy & Co. v Dunman and the cooperative insurance association.
Unusually blustery week with good wheat and oats despite freeze and dry spell. Spring oats sowing begins as residents travel between Justin Decatur and Denton for work and church events.
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