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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1909
Page
4
Denton forms a new athletic club likely named Denton Athletic Club or similar. About twenty five boys and students from Denton High join, renting space on the square’s northeast corner. They will use Elks Club athletic goods, pay 70 cents monthly dues, and run expenses before buying equipment.
To loan on farm lands only 7 percent interest. Per A P Duggan. The notice names the Denton Trust Company and states terms for farmers seeking loans.
Have your prescription work done at Minnis' Drug Store where competency and equipment are the best.
A large Pearl Street Church of Christ audience heard Elder A W Young discuss biblical inspiration and creation records. He contrasted Genesis with evolution, cited prophecy in Nineveh Babylon and Tyre, and praised the Bible’s unity from 36 writers. He announced a repeat lecture tonight at 7 30 on Little Things with free admission.
Advertisement proposes a combined life insurance and bank account plan from Texas Mutual Life Insurance Association. Pay $406 annually for four years to receive a life policy of $1000 and a bank account that pays $40.85 yearly after the fourth year, with $80 yearly payments thereafter.
A Denton weather note describes an abrupt cold spell from Tuesday night to Wednesday morning. Temperatures fell from 82 degrees to 18 degrees, with ice forming on water, hydrants bent, and many residents caught unprepared. The rapid drop caused hydrants and vessels to freeze and more frost damage than in prior winter days.
T S Atcheson returns from Mason county after receiving word that his father E Atcheson aged 88 died at 4 o clock Sunday morning Old age was the cause He leaves four married children Julia Stamper Mason county J M Atcheson Walnut Springs T S Atcheson Denton and W B Atcheson Frederick Okla The funeral was held in Mason county.
A pricing note indicates the Record and Chronicle and Mc Clure's Magazine is offered at two dollars. The line reflects a historical catalog or advertisement detail common in period publications.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Wilson of Milam Indiana visit Mr and Mrs W J Hamilton on West Oak street. W L Beamer plans a New Mexico visit next week. Elder Foy E Wallace from Sherman visits. Henry Pennington of Justin drops by Tuesday. C L Floyd has the grip. E R Sherrill of Lewisville is here today. Send me the R and C a household necessity they say they cannot get along without it.
An advertising message promises free prior treatment information from Frontier Assistant Company located in Buffalo. It urges readers to contact Room 702 for details and claims no spy charges are involved. The text is unclear but centers on medical guidance and free assistance.
High school parents and friends will meet next Friday afternoon at 3 o clock in the county courthouse first floor room. Mr. Carlisle will discuss the needs of the high school and attendees are urged to be present.
Texas endures a severe blizzard as Panhandle drops to zero. Northern Texas reports 10 to 20 degrees above, with temperatures easing southward. Forecasters warn more freezing air, predicting 10 to 20 below in places and a gradual warmup by Thursday.
Classifieds in the Recorded Chronicle expand as results prove effective. The ad section grows with each test and readers are urged to try the new format.
Cold weather means frozen pipes if care is not taken. The ad touts dependable sanitary plumbing and a main department ready to service homes across the city, promising satisfaction with well-done work.
A list of new suits filed includes Eva W. Long versus L. L. Roark and Mrs. N. M. Wright on debt, A Bayless versus T K Couch on debt and foreclosure, Eva W. Long vs W Dallgener, Denton vs J K McKelvy and others on bill, trespass to title and damages, J W Jagoe vs W E B Cummins on title and damages, Harriett Normore vs Anderson Normore for divorce, Mrs M E Moon versus L C Day J C Day and KR J Rhome on debt.
The stranger killed by the Katy flyer Monday night remains unidentified. Railroad workers reported a man matching the description had previously visited Reed's bridge gang near Fort Worth, but no new leads have emerged.
Ellis Cornwell returns from Stamford. Denton visits by Jimmie Benham, Viola Matherly, Marvin Hicks, Thurman Sanders. Johnsons of Collinsville visit John Johnson’s family. Aubrey’s Josie Myers home after Miss Mae Sanders visit. J J Sanders and George P Elbert in Dallas. W C Dickson from Denton. Turberville family visiting Fort Worth. Calvert family moved from Dallas. Bert Nichols back from Cleburne. Infant daughter of Rev. and Mrs Theo Estell ill. Wm Hyder of Lewisville here last week. Mrs Bridges returns to Missouri after visiting Mrs S Stiles. Infant son of Jas Stockard dies. John Avery ill. Georgia Parkerson returns from Denton. Mrs Jay Hopper and Maude visit. Small son of John Johnson ill. Mrs J Chowning improving. Jal ex pee held at Ted Suptay afternoon.
W. O. W. held a public installation at the opera house with a woods scene featuring white and black participants. Recitations songs and music framed the program amid notices of local visits and moves across Gainesville Ponder Denton Tulsa Hereford Fort Worth and other areas.
A tornado passed six miles north of Mineola Texas yesterday afternoon destroying several houses and barns and causing a number of narrow escapes. The event disrupted the area as residents faced damage and emergency responses.
Lewisville reports a flurry of social calls and travels with numerous residents visiting relatives in Denton Fort Worth Whitesboro and Dallas. The community also notes the death of Elder James Hawk near Hawk Hyves and local marriages and teaching moves among residents.
The readable fragment hints at a local notice about a real estate matter or payment assistance but lacks coherent details. No clear names, dates, or locations are extractable from the fragment.
Mr and Mrs T N Degan Mr and Mrs H Hatcher and Mr and Mrs C C Hawk attended the funeral in this place. Mr and Mrs Jas Hendrix have returned from a visit in Farmers Branch.
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