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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1909
Page
4
The store reports strong turnout since Monday as customers braved severe weather to chase advertised bargains. With more settled skies, officials urge shoppers to act now and buy necessary items at exceptionally low prices.
Citizens note the courthouse clock tower is dark at night and the promised light to show the hands has not been kept. County officials prepared a nightly beacon but observers report no illumination despite power being available and electricians in town.
Mrs S G Roberts living north of town reports to the sheriff's office that two horses were stolen Wednesday night from her place. The animals are described as 12 and 20 years old, both bays, standing 15 1 2 and 16 hands high. No traces found. a reward is offered. Let us do your notary work. the Denton Trust Company.
Advertisement proposes land mortgage lending at 7 percent interest. It promotes Denton Trust Company as a source for farm loans, encouraging readers to refinance or obtain credit on property with a lower rate.
Tax payers may pay the 1909 street tax to B. H. Deavenport at the Denton County National Bank from now until February 1, 1909 for 3 dollars. After that date the tax rises to 5 dollars.
Col. C. W. Geers slipped on ice while descending his front steps and fell Wednesday night. He sustained only a slight bruise to his left arm.
Regular January term of the county court will convene next Monday with docket items to be reviewed and actions scheduled.
The January term of the county court opens Monday with Judge Lee Zumwalt presiding. Criminal and civil dockets include aggravated assault, local option law violations, pistol carry, gaming, petty theft, debt and foreclosure suits, and forfeited bail bonds. Appearance docket lists numerous debt cases and civil actions.
Swindell's Wood Yard promotes the best stove wood with plenty of dry wood for sale. The ad invites customers to call on both phones for pricing or orders. G. W. Elbert is listed in the notice.
The notice claims trustworthy plumbing services for citywide work and emphasizes proper initial installation to prevent freezing. It invites homeowners to rely on their department for reliable sanitation plumbing and stresses satisfaction.
Railroad workers say the local switch engine could be taken off duty around February as business declines. News of layoffs elsewhere in the area, plus reduced output at the Denton Press Brick plant and mills, has eased engine workload. If shut down, service would likely resume with the spring business rush. Denton Trust Company.
Rev and Mrs Hawkins arrive from Lake Charles Louisiana and he will likely preach Sunday at First Christ in church of Denton marking his new pastorate. Blizzard warnings urge residents to prepare by ordering wood from G W Elbert. Hicks Capucline cold remedy advertised with prices.
The Southwestern Telephone company advances an 84 mile long line from Carrollton to Gainesville via Denton. New poles and copper wires replace old equipment as crews push north toward Aubrey. Foreman Forrester leads 45 workers with timekeeper Frank Long, a Dallas resident and brother of W. S. and D. Lee Long of Denton.
A reader questions high inter est charges and asks why Enton Trust Company offers 0% loans on land, seeking clarification on available terms and conditions.
Hawthorne was jailed Thursday after being seized east of town on Big Elm. He is charged with stealing and rifling a trunk belonging to Jess Stanley left at the depot on Monday. Portions of the trunk’s contents were found at Hawthorne’s home, and it is claimed he wore a piece of clothing taken from the trunk. Capuchine headache remedy advertised with prices 14c 25c and 50c.
Have your prescription work done at Minnis Drug Store where competency and equipment are best. Foley's Kidney Remedy helps at first sign of kidney or bladder trouble to prevent Bright's disease or diabetes and corrects irregularities. Garrison and Klimmins.
Curtis presents a statement defending Coca Celery flavoring using fluid extract of coca leaves. He asserts the small cocaine amount is incidental and that caffeine, not cocaine, provides the stimulant effect, claiming formula updates align with national and Texas pure food laws.
Will D. Burks of Pilot Point visited on business. Bartonville resident Will in town for business. Mr. and Mrs. J. Ed. were in Dallas Thursday. W. F. Jarrell of Denton registered at the Earlington in New York.
Frontier Asthma Company announces a free trial treatment and complete information for curing asthma at home. No charge for the trial or materials. Address correspondence to Room 702 Buffalo, New York.
The post master says a two cent stamp is required for any postcard placed in an envelope, sealed or unsealed. Many cards have been dropped at the local office recently with paraffin envelopes that delay postage. Some envelopes carry only one cent while others have two cents inside that cannot be cancelled. Free delivery has increased postage requirements for all mail at Denton and other offices.
Advertises Foley's Ortho Laxative claiming it cures chronic constipation and sluggish liver. Described as pleasant to take and produced by Garrison & Kimmins.
Fort Worth directors plan to meet January first to elect a successor to Frank Trumbull. Rumors place Frank Harris of the Burlington as a candidate, but authentic reports say A. D. Parker, vice president of the Denver, may be chosen while Harris would lead the Colorado Southern.
Coca Celery is an all winter drink claimed to be mindly stimulating like coffee. It is said to be harmless and compliant with National and Texas Pure Food Laws and is popular with everyone who tries it. Get it at the fountain.
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