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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1909
Page
4
Advertisement promotes life insurance of 1000 dollars from Texas Mutual Life Insurance Association for 40 dollars yearly. It promises a bank account that pays 40.85 dollars at year four and each year thereafter, provided 20 dollars is paid annually after year four.
A fragment notes prodding and repairing with Swale as a commentor and mentions a side at McQuigg's with a phone reference 86. The readable text is limited and lacks clear events or dates.
Denton Commandery No. 45 Knights Templar elected officers for the upcoming lodge year on Tuesday night. Names include J. Lee Zumwalt EF C. M. B. Whitlock M Gen H A Wolfsohlen G H C Storrie S W B F Paschal J W W D Butler prelate M S Stout treasurer P G Beyett recorder E C Zumwalt announced appointments W F Jarrell St B J L Mercer 8 B Gran Christal warder J A Fain sentinel 3 W Carr first G E F Bates second G E V Kile third G.
Austin Tex Jan 13 bankers meet Feb 20 when Banking Commissioner Love drafts a bill to imprison financiers who borrow from their own banks. Bankers will declare their position on the deposit guaranty policy at the gathering.
Senator J. W. Bailey departed Gainesville this morning to remain in Washington for the balance of the congressional session and to return home soon after.
A south bound train near Aubrey to Denton had passenger coach 156 engulfed in flames around 1 pm. Fire visible by Mingo with smoke filling the car. no injuries reported. Fire crews faced icy hydrants and used the chemical engine before larger hoses could reach the blaze. Upper body of the coach a total loss with damage estimated at 409 to 500 dollars. engine and metal frame largely intact.
Large reduction offer at Long Dry Goods Company features blankets and comforts at discounted prices. Local shoppers flock to stocked aisles seeking bargains on home textiles and seasonal goods.
C B E Sanders sells the west side pool hall on the square to Charley Francis of Waxahachie, who has taken charge of the place.
Cold weather brings risk of frozen pipes and urgent repairs. The ad promotes dependable sanitary plumbing service with citywide coverage and a promise of satisfaction from professional work.
The three National banks in Denton elected officers and directors. Exchange National Bank named J. R. Christal vice president and J. M. Inge, A. Nance, A. C. Coit, and others as directors. J. R. Christal succeeds A. J. Nance as president and R. L. Bass joins the board.
Special low prices advertised on dress goods skirts and suits at Long Dry Goods Company. Local shoppers urged to seize bargains as stock circulates.
A trunk dropped from the Dallas local at the depot Monday night was stolen and broken open. Owned by Jess Stanley of Denton, it was dumped on the platform and later found abandoned by Pecan Creek east of the depot. Clothes and a pair of shoes were missing. officers pursue arrests today.
Mrs I C King died at 7 15 am Wednesday at her West Oak street home after weeks with stomach cancer. Age 51 1 4. Born Box Hill Collin county she moved to Denton years ago. Survived by five children Mrs A B Wheeler Mrs G C Davis Mrs W D Burks Mrs B H Smith and Miss Johnnie King. Funeral Thursday 11 am at Pilot Point Methodist Church conducted by Revs Beckham and Simmons.
A fire at a farm near Sanger on Sunday morning caused about 500 in damage with 300 insured. Elsassar reported lost barm, while tenant Clint Chapman lost a buggy and feed though his corwas saved. Chapman's loss estimated at 150 to 200 with no insurance. Asthma ad appears at end.
The first big snowfall of the year fell Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, leaving ground and trees covered. A drop in wind and a 24 degree low produced sleet by late night, with sleighs common on streets today and people rabbit hunting in the country, despite difficult travel.
An all winter beverage praised for mind stimulating effects like coffee due to caffeine. The ad claims Coca Celery is harmless, complies with National and Texas Pure Food Laws, and appeals to everyone. Available at the fountain.
A Denton Texas resident J H Tennis explains he suffered dizziness backache and kidney weakness. After using Doan's Kidney Pills from J F Raley Co he reports great relief and can work like before. Sold by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole U S agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Swindon's Wood Yard advertises plenty of good dry stove wood. Contact G. W. Elbert at either phone listed for orders.
NO HURRAH SALE. But you will find genuine bargains in all woolen dress goods, knit goods, ready-made suits, skirts and cloaks, men's and boys' clothing, hats, etc, at Long Dry Goods Company's.
Clearance sale on fall and winter goods. Genuine bargains featured by Long Dry Goods Company.
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