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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1909

Page

4

District Knights of Pythias Meet Dismisses Central Pupils

Denton hosts a district meeting of the Knights of Pythias with open session from 7 to 8 p.m. Palmer's orchestra plays, rituals conducted, welcome by Rev Otis Hawkins, response by S R Bonner, Knight exemplification and talks by visiting Knights. Central school pupils temporarily housed in the courthouse were dismissed due to inadequate heating.

Denton Order of Knights of Pythias Palmer Sp. m Leodge Otis Hawkins S. R John T. Bonner Central School Court House

Nickle Plated Alarm Clocks for $1 at Minnis Drug Store

Denton Texas post office lists uncalled letters for the week ending February 14 1908 with 1 cent advertising fee per letter and notice that undelivered items will move to Washington Feb 28 if unclaimed.

Minnis Denton Texas Vena Washington Dixson Louise Hopper Henderson Lettie Lectorial Nosa Reese Smith Lizzis Thamas Mia . Tomlinson Lee Jones

Historic crepe knot travels from Lincoln funeral to Hanna memorial

C W J Johnson of Center Street Denton preserves a black crepe knot given by Col Hungerford. The knot tied at Lincoln’s funeral has since appeared at Baker and Grant funerals, Garfield’s, Logan’s, McKinley memorials in Terrell, Hanna’s in Cleveland, and travels across Mexico and the Atlantic.

C. W. J. Johnson Center Street Mr. Johnson D. E. Hungerford Col. Hungerford New York Regiment Johnson Cleveland Hanna Mexico Atlantic

Death of three month old in Sanger pneumonia and brain trouble

The three month old son of Louis Ready died Sunday night in Sanger after arriving 30 days prior. Burial occurred Monday at the home of Squire F. M. Ready and wife. Cause of death listed as pneumonia with brain trouble. Also notes Mrs. John H. Hall’s return from Chicago sanatorium and W. Reed family moving back to Sanger after trading a 569 acre Hico farm for Eastland dry goods stock.

Dheo W. Reed Sanger Hico

Memorial windows progress at new Methodist church

Rev Roberts reports all but four of the twenty five memorial windows installed in the new Methodist church. The progress is satisfactory and the remaining four are expected to be placed without trouble.

Endeavor Rally Highlights Youth Movement at Bolivar Church

Extreme cold kept attendance light at the Christian Endeavor Society event of Bolivar Presbyterian Church. Esther Magill led, Victoria Harwell reported on the Fort Worth district convention, and Bula Magill outlined the society’s value. The Boys Whirling Club performed. a pastor spoke on new Presbyterian youth efforts to mobilize a million and a half young people for active Christian work. An offering was taken for the Young Peoples Department.

Esther Magill Robert Sledge Victoria Harwell Fort Worth Bula Magill Endeavor Society Jerusalem Presbyterian Church Church and Labor Department Assembly Young Peoples” Department Rte

Infant dies after pneumonia in West Sanger

The infant of P. F. Hollingsworth and wife died Tuesday night after days of pneumonia. Funeral services were held Wednesday. Efforts to hold a Denton poultry show this fall include Sanger representation. Cemetery Association ladies raise funds for a fence around Sanger cemetery. Denton papers sued for 20000 each by Bob Williams over a death by own action at Altus Oklahoma. correction issued. Williams seeks 4000, but the case questions malice and sufficiency of proof.

P. F. Hollingsworth West Sanger Denton Sanger Ladies of the Cemetery Association The Record and Chronicle Denton County News Bob Williams Altus Oklo Williams

Alliance Milling Co Offers Baled Shoess For Hay

Baled shoess priced at 4 a ton or 115e per bale, claimed to have equal food value to prairie hay. Alliance Milling Co. 150tfe.

Alliance Milling CO

New State Bank chartered at Krum with officers named

The Continental Bank and Trust company branch at Krum in the county has been chartered as a state bank. Officers are J. G. Wilkinson president and Byron R. Smith cashier. Directors include J. E. Willis B. F. Wilson and W. Barnett. The capital stack is $20,090.

Continental Bank and Trust Company Krum J. G. Wilkinson Byron R. Smith J. E. Willis B. F. Wilson W. ¥. Barnett

Plenty of money to Toan on city property

A brief note reports Denton Prus' Company handling funds linked to city property. The item notes substantial money transfers or allocations, with emphasis on a named party involved and a municipal asset context.

Elks Dance Promises Valentine Evening in Denton

Denton Elks host a Valentine dance tonight for members and their partners. Club rooms are decorated in a festive, pretty style for the event. Baseball supplies are advertised at Minnis' Drug Store.

Minnis’ Drug Store ELKS Denton Elks

Plenty of Money to Loan on City Property

Denton Trust Co advertises ample funds for loans on city property, stating readiness to provide financing across local real estate markets.

Denton Trust CO

District Court Opens February Term With Record Docket

The February term of district court begins next week with a docket larger than ever before. Local officials note the surge in cases and prepare for heavy schedule and hearings ahead.

District Cort

Withers Sells Casa Blanca Plantation in Hidalgo County

John P. Withers, formerly of Denton, has sold the Casa Blanca plantation near Llano Grande Hidalgo County for 200000 dollars. The 10000 acre property is irrigable and a portion already under irrigation. Withers is related to P C and Join Allen Withers. He recently sustained a gunshot wound to his leg and underwent an operation to remove the injured limb. He reports he is recovering.

John P. Withers Denton Llano Grande Hidals County Casa Blanca

Fell From Horizontal Bar Brings Arm Break to Jack McMath

Jack McMath fell from a horizontal bar in the boys gymnasium Saturday and broke his arm. The incident was reported as a gym accident during a prescrip tion ad note context at Minnis' Drug Store.

Jack McMath

Market report from Pudies Market Denton Fort Worth notes

PUDAY'S MARKET DENTON Feb 10 prices weaker and lower. Market for live cattle hogs and corn noted with tops and sales figures. New York May July and New Orleans futures quoted. local receipts steady with unchanged quotes. Fort Worth Livestock shows cattle hogs steady to higher with tops listed.

Denton Fort Worth

War on Postcards Eliminate Glass Sand and Similar Substances

Postoffice rules tighten on mailing postcards with particles of glass, mica, sand, tinsel, or similar substances. Wards bearing such particles are unmailable unless sealed tightly to prevent escape or treated to prevent rubbing off or injuring handlers.

Postoffice Department

Personal mentions of visitors and moves in Denton area

Mac Taylor returns to Snyder after visiting relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Ziegler of Frederick Oklahoma visit his mother. J. W. Clayton and family go to Red Water for several months. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Hoge of Oaks return home after staying with N. H. Rector. S. T. Davis and J. B. Hogden of Joplin arrive to bid on the Denton sewerage project. Mrs. C. P. Vaughan and Mrs. W. F. Wynne and daughter of Dallas return home. S. Williams and family move from Tishomingo to Denton, Williams a breeder bringing Poland-China hog stock.

Mac Taylor Snyder Ziegler Frederick Okla J. W. Clayton Red Water C. R. Hoge Oals N. H. Rector S. T. Davis J. B. Hogden Civil Engineers Contract's Joplin Denton C. P. Vaughan W. F. Wynne Dallas A. D. Turner S. Williams Tishominzo Mr. Williams

Frontier Asthma Remedy Ad Promises Free Trial Information

An advertisement from a Buffalo New Mexico office offers a free trial treatment for asthma claiming a cure. The notice, signed by Frontier Asthma Remedy, directs readers to room 702 for full information.

Bafflo, NM

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