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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1909
Page
4
Mayor Ed F. Bates announced bidding for the Denton sewerage system. Bids due by 2 p.m. February 20, with two options: materials and labor or labor only, city supplying pipe. Disposal tank capacity 100000 gallons per day. bids require a 2 percent good faith deposit.
Evers announces price increases on stoves and heaters with ranges rising from $30.00 and cook stoves from $7.00. Barler oil heaters listed at $3.50 and up. The ad promotes merit and good points to attract customers.
Denton bankers cannot explain the sudden influx of silver coins and dollar bills, with two banks shipping out thousands in silver. A 1907 panic hoarding theory is offered, but fails to account for the large $1 bill surge or the miss of silver during the panic.
Big display of new white goods waistings and related items shown by Long Dry Goods Company promising updated household supplies and better choice for shoppers.
Ex Confederate Sul Ross camp urged Congress to boost the pension of William Lanham, a bedridden Federal veteran. Lawmakers approved raising his monthly support from 12 to 75 dollars, aiding his care and comfort during illness.
A Denton Trust Company ad offers farm loans secured by land at a 7 percent interest rate promising lower borrowing costs than rivals. It emphasizes practical financing for farmers and positions the bank as a straightforward lender.
Have your prescription work done at Min nis' Drug Store where competency and equipment are the best.
The Record and Chronicle urges farmers and landowners to list unoccupied farms for rent. For a limited time the paper will run free Farms to rent ads in the Daily issue six times to connect renters with available county farms.
For fifteen days the sky has been overcast with clouds and the atmosphere heavy and damp. The weather has been extremely disagreeable and especially so after the pretty fall. Bright fair weather has been scarce as the sun remains hidden for weeks.
The Ladies Aid and Missionary society will gather at Mrs. W. F. Jarrell's home on Friday January 22 for an all day session to pack a box for Buckner's Orphans Home. Donors may bring or send clothing or bed clothing to Mrs. Jarrell.
Swindell's Wood Yard advertises dry stove wood with two phone contacts. Also notes Mrs Lilliebridge's voice class starting Thursday at 64 North Locust Street and a Foley's Kidney Remedy ad from Garrison & Kimmins.
Brave fire laddies suffer severe burns while dousing blazes yet Bucklen’s Arnica Salve helps erase pain. It claims to heal burns scalds wounds cuts and bruises quickly and effectively. Also advertised as cure for skin eruptions old sores boils ulcers felons and piles with instant relief at J F Raley & Co. 25 cents.
M Curtis, jeweler, specializes in fine watch and jewelry repair. All work guaranteed and delivered when promised. Reasonable charges.
D Lee and W Long returned from Dallas to visit their father who is dangerously ill. Mr Long Sr is somewhat better.
The fragment mentions creating a loan on land but provides no names dates places or terms. Further readable text is needed to form a proper notice with involved parties, amount, and conditions.
Dr. Homer T. Wilson will present a lecture at the opera house next Tuesday night at 8 o'clock addressing the Golden Gate of Texas and related local lore.
Bruce Redman was arrested Tuesday afternoon on a warrant charging assault. He allegedly struck a Black boy over the head with a stool after an argument on the west side of the square.
Taxpayers are notified that street tax for 1909 may be paid to B. H. Deavenport at the Dearton County National Bank between now and February 1, 1909 for $3, after which the tax increases to $5. Treasurer B. H. Deavenport respectfully confirms the deadline.
Silk banded designs and solid color fabrics announced at the Long Dry Goods Company, highlighting new dress ginghams now available for purchase.
A classified notice from Fronter Assume Company promotes a home cure with trial treatment and complete information free of charge. It lists Room 702, Baffle, N and uses a 10 word six times thirty cent pricing phrase.
Long Dry Goods Co offers a large assortment of ress ginghams priced at 10 and 12 1 2 cents per yard. Local shoppers urged to visit the store for selection and bargains.
W. J. Lacy received a telegram from his son in law Chas Gatewood stating that Gatewood's mother died Tuesday night in Kansas City. The notice identifies Gatewood and his Denton connection.
C. M. Curtis offers careful filling of physician prescriptions and sick room supplies with trained licensed graduates. Backed by college supplied equipment and years of practical training, the store provides free delivery and emphasizes quality materials and service.
Three new suits appear on the district court docket. Lizzie Murphy and Lee Murphy sue J H Hughes to remove cloud from title and foreclose. W D Smith sues D B Donald for debt and foreclosure. First National Bank sues W W Keith T J Jarnagin Tabitha Jarnagin A G Lee W H Land W B Land and R Scharmacher for debt and foreclosure.
A. C. Thomas and Lillian Kiepper appear alongside M. E. Graham and Bettie Dickson and J. W. Gray with Bertie R. Silver. Willie Walker is paired with Gertie Witt, while J. B. Johnson is matched with Annie Lyvf. L. A. Dickey pairs with Mrs. S. key, ee Aas in the same listing.
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