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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1909

Page

4

Grand and petit juries listed for district court week

The document lists the grand jury members and the first week petit jury names, followed by the note that petit jurors are summoned to appear Tuesday February 23. An advertisement notes baled shucks priced at four dollars a ton or one dollar a bale, claimed equal in food value to prairie hay, from ALLIANCE MILLING CO.

District Court D. K. Allison J. T. Aired John Harmonson R. M. Everett T. B. Breeding T. A MecGalard T. A. Cole J. M. Lassiter J. F. Morgan W. B. Montgomery Christal J. Nance J. E. Smith E. Miucker A. Cox Alliance Milling CO

Denton Falls Behind Northern Small Towns in Progress

N P Johnson, returning from a northern trip, says Denton lags behind small towns with 2000 to 3000 residents. He noted bric structures concrete sidewalks street lights and modern improvements in places like Chicago Milwaukee St Louis Kansas City Aurora Beloit Ripon Janesville. urges embracing opportunities to improve the town.

N._P. Johnson Denton

Fort Worth rail improvements spur extra trains and ballast plan

Denison reports navy spending 121000 on ballast and improvement for the Fort Worth division between Denison and Hillsboro making the two new fast passenger trains run opposite the flyers. Denton gains two more daily passenger trains.

Denison Navy Fort Worth Hillsboro Denton

Bank director named after Kin caid death at First National

W. T. Johnson named as director of the First National Bank to fill the vacancy created by the death of Geo rge KincaId. The notice also mentions base ball supplies at Minnis drug store.

Minnis’ Drug Store Geo. Kincaid W. T Tom) Johnson First National Bank George Kincaid

Denton Trust Company Farm Loan Offer

The Denton Trust Company advertises farm loans at 7 percent interest for ten years. Borrowers may prepay at any time and stop interest on the amount paid.

Denton Trust Company

Notice to holders of unused ice coupons

Alliance Milling Company calls all customers with ice coupon books issued at the old price to turn them in for cancellation so new books can be issued at the reduced price. New books will be issued now or later as required.

Pease Alliance Milling Company

First National Bank Directors Resolve in Memory of George Kin caid

The First National Bank directors express heartfelt sympathy to the family of George Kincaid who died January 27 1909. They note Denton has lost a foremost citizen and the poor a worthy friend and request publication of the resolutions in local papers. Copies to widow and minutes of the association.

First National Bank Georg Kincaid George Kincaid Denton The Record and Cronicle Denton County News Collins OUT MO. A. Hann. Déhton Texas

Min nis' Drug Store promotes skin cure through the skin

The notice argues eczema is a skin disorder not a blood disease and endorses D. D. D. Prescription with oil of wintergreen as a true skin cure. OO. M. Curtis of Denton, Texas states confidence in the remedy and recommends its use.

OO. M. Curtis Denton Texas

Household Necessity and Endorsement for Hunt's Lightning Oil

A farmer from Kosciusko Mississippi extols Hunt's Lightning Oil as a household necessity praising its quick action and strong results for both people and animals. The letter lauds its effectiveness on burns and fresh cuts and ends with a personal endorsement from S Harrison.

Hunt S. Harrison Kosciusko Miss

Daughter born to Hofman couple in North Denton

A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Harvey Hofman of North Denton. The brief notice confirms a new birth in the family without additional details.

Harvey Hofman North Denton

Elks Dance Charms Guests With Valentine Decor

The Elks held a season’s prettiest dance at their club rooms on Monday evening with Valentine decorations and refresh ments. The program featured a grand march and eight regular dances followed by favor dances, with couples matched by various games and concerts. Attendees included F. A. Hausein, Laurence Schweer, Waldo Biewett, James Simmons, George Moore, William McGintie, Minnie Wettermark, Laura Schmitz, Dorothy Williams, Eulalie Wright, Grace Bayless, Martha Pool, Anna Adams, Euphemia Moore, Castlemain, Holloran, H F Schweer, Clifton Witterspoon, Herbert Walden, Crow Wright, Charley Smoot, Bala Williams, C G A Smith, Ralph Cole, Reube Cross, W J Sullivan and Robin Edwards.

Herbert Walden Crow Wright Charley Smoot Bala Williams CG. A. Smith Ralph Cole Reube Cross W. J. Sulivan Robin Pdwards

Cattle Ranch in McCulloch County Sold for 65000

Caldwell Texas. J L Spillman sold to Charles Hooper a 6000 acre ranch in McCulloch county for 65000. The buyer, a St. Louis capitalist, plans to raise fine bred cattle and sheep on the tract.

East Texas fruit suffers heavy freeze losses in Feb wave

Reports from Jacksonville Palestine and Lufkin indicate East Texas fruit growers face large losses from a cold wave. Thousands of early blooming fruit trees were killed, with peach trees hit hardest and losses estimated up to 50000 dollars, though gardens fared better.

T Worth East Texas Jacksonville Palestine Lufkin

Denton Town Per Capita Government Cost Estimated

A historical note estimates Denton’s per capita government cost at about $6.18 per resident. With a 7,009 population, city valuation at $3.6 million, tax rate $1.21 per $100, and $36,200 in city taxes plus $7,000 state school funds, the calculation yields roughly $6 per person annually to keep municipal operations running.

Denton

Concert Brings Denton Residents to College Club Event

Despite the cold Monday night a Denton crowd attended a concert by the College of Industrial Arts club. Miss Smith directed the program and a quartet of four young ladies in Japanese costumes performed a noted Japanese song.

Denton the Club of the College of Industrial Arts Miss Smith

Ariel Club Monuments of Civil War and Illustrators Talk

The Ariel club Art Department met Saturday with Mrs. RJ Wilson. Miss Wright led the lesson and Miss Williams read a paper on American illustrators. Guests included Mrs. Sam Allison and Miss Nancy Fritz. The next meeting is Feb 27 with Mrs Edwards. The Mothers Club meets Wednesday afternoon in the kindergarten rooms at 3 30. The program includes Experiences in Teaching Truth Piano solo by Mrs Sm Schneer lesson Self Activity by Mrs Stout reading First Days of Life by Mrs Waldo Blewett and a discussion. All members are urged to attend for a new textbook chapter.

Ariel Art Department Ariel Club RJ. Wilson Wright Williams Sam Allison Nancy Fritz Edwards Mothers’ Club Sm. Schneer Stout Waldo Blewett

Notable Fort Worth Visit and Northbound Journey

Henry R. Kibert of Fort Worth is there on business. Mrs. N. P. Johnson is at home from a ten days' visit with her sister at Oklahoma City. Nathan P. Johnson has returned from a two weeks' trip in the North visiting factories of the concerns he represents including the suspender factory at Aurora and the knitting factory at Delavan Wisconsin and the glove factory at Ripon Wisconsin. He will start on his spring trip in a few days.

Henry R. Kibert Fort Worth N. P. Johnson Oklahoma City Nathan P. Johnson Mr. Johnson Aurora Ilis Delavan Wis Guove Ripon

Asthma Cure Claim At Home

A Frontier Asthma Company claims home treatment for asthma is curable with trial treatment and full information at no charge. They invite contact at Room 762 Buffalo New York.

Fronier Assthma Company Bufflo, N. Y

Today’s Markets Mixed Cotton Strength and Livestock Offers

Cotton prices rise in futures and spots with higher quotes in Liverpool New York and New Orleans markets. Fort Worth livestock quotes show cattle and hogs firm with steers and hogs topping gains and corn and flour prices also edging higher.

Denton Liverpool Fort Worth

Fire destroys Key residence at South Denton

The home of Ben Key near old Deaven Port mill site burned Tuesday at 2 pm. The house and contents, valued at 1500, were a total loss. Fire origin unknown but likely defective fire. Mrs Key had left minutes before. water pressure was weak hindering efforts. A bathtub and water heater survived. $800 insurance with Deavenport & Foreman agents.

Ben Key Denton Deavenport Deavenport & Foreman

Foley's Kidney Remedy promotes uric acid relief

The ad touts Foley's Kidney Remedy containing hexamethylenetetramine as a uric acid solvent and antiseptic. It advises taking the product at first signs of urinary irregularities to prevent serious illness. Garrigon & Kimmins.

Garrigon & Kimmins

Preeze Kills Jig Crop As Cold Wave Smashes Georgetown

In Georgetown on February 16 officials report a cold wave killed the first crop of figs and damaged peach trees many of which were in bloom causing early crop losses and damage to fruit trees in the area.

Georgetown

Jtecord and Chronicle and Mc Clure's Magazine

A fragment references Jtecord and Chronicle alongside Mc Clure's Magazine with a price of $2. The clipped note suggests a publication or subscription matter but lacks full context or details.

Tank Explosions Threaten Hillsboro Oil Tanks

Hillsboro February 16 three Waters-Pierce Oil company tanks holding gasoline kerosene and naphtha exploded early this morning. Two tanks blew apart with fierce flames that remained uncontrolled at noon, endangering nearby Katy Railroad property.

Hillsboro Pierce Oil Company Katy

Harness and Shoe Repair by A. A. Anderson

A. A. Anderson offers harness and shoe repair services with top grade harness oil and quality buggy whips. Special attention is given to rubber sheets.

Argyle Notes Record Weather and Local Happenings

A light shower preceded the season’s severest norther in Argyle on Saturday night. John Q. Porter of Joshua visited relatives nearby. Bud Vickrey and Mrs. Holder wed last week, Vickrey a Map resident. Parker visited daughter Mrs. Pugh then returned to Oklahoma. Mrs. Lida Wilkerson of Justin visited. A C Bell and wife improving. Valentine party hosted by Mrs. Alexander raised about $6 for Methodist church repairs.

Argyle John Q. Porter Joshua J. B. Littre T. & P. Railway Company Marshall Bud Vickrey Holder Vickrey Sunnydale Parker Pugh Oklahoma Lida Wilkerson Justin A. C. Bell Alexander

Don t Be Irritable Moral About Skin Cures

An 19th century moral about irritability echoes a Cure advertisement promising Hunts Cure to relieve itching and skin trouble with a guaranteed one box cure. notes irritability leads to trouble and promotes a single box remedy.

Hunt

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Wren W.R. Scott Ideal Restaurant R. C. Smith Prop KR. B. Bishop G. W. Birchfield Bishop & Birchfield Fort Meet National Bank Port Worth, ‘Texas Reali Estate Loans Puon BK People's Home Telephone Blanks Barber Shop Denton County National Rbank R. M. Mitchell Duggan & Duggan Aeueline Berind Newsboys Granville Kindred Vinita Oklo Frank Hutcherson Mr. Kindred St. Louis Buchers SAES Chas. Mays Whenton Nickie Niinnis’ Drug Store Valentine EN McCulloch Evers Evers Hardware Co Jno. A. Hann & Co P. Poe New York New Orleans Oecc Suenewan Jtecord Chronicle McClure’s Katy Flyer Kansas City Chicago A. A. Anderson West Oak Street
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