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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1910
Page
3
An advance notice previews May Stewart's Jan 26 performance in Romeo and Juliet at Wright's Opera House. Critics praise her Juliet and predict record drawing power, with Shakespeare revived in elegant scenery and refined artistic conception for the season.
Stanley Davis son of M T Davis of Pilot Point had been serving eight years in a Mexican prison after killing a burglar. Through friends influence his sentence was reduced to about three years one year served. He now works in his prison cell shop with special privileges and may be allowed to go free later. Davis and his supporters plan to visit Tonola Mexico to see him. A quiet wedding occurred at Mrs Buzbee’s home between Clayton Rogers of Frisco and Mrs J D Buzbee with Rev B M Kilgore officiating.
Mrs Julia Wilhite aged 82 died at her home near Bolivar Tuesday evening and was buried there Wednesday. She was an aunt of Mrs. W J Pearce of this place. Mr and Mrs Pearce attended the funeral.
Grandma Johnson aged 89 died of pneumonia Sunday at 5 PM at Mrs Barnes home. Funeral services were held Monday at Belew Cemetery conducted by Rev F Se Graves. She was the mother of W M Cook who lives south of town and he is also very ill with pneumonia.
Reverend J A Held, former pastor of the Baptist church in Natchez Mississippi, has been accepted as pastor of the church at Taylor Texas and will relocate with his family. They will pause in Pilot Point en route to Taylor, and many friends in this state rejoice at his return.
The Denton County Farmers Institute will meet in Denton on the first Monday in February. Members are urged to attend as topics include better methods of crop culture. The Post Signal suggests a future meeting at Pilot Point.
Murray W. Ayers of Transit Bridge New York was near death from virulent liver trouble and severe weight loss. He attributes his recovery to Electric Bitters, regaining 40 pounds and restoring health. The remedy is sold at 50 cents by J F Raley & Co.
Fragmentary item notes a connection between groceries and a phone number 44 with a slogan about thinking of one when you think of the other. No clear people, places, or dates are identifiable.
Cotton futures in Demopolis fluctuated from 13.96 to a higher close as Liverpool and New York quotes shifted. Port receipts stood at 20,249 vs 84,252 year ago. Local lint cotton valued at 13 1 2 to 14 cents, seed price $2 to $4. Fort Worth livestock receipts totaled 2,600 cattle and 4,500 hogs with steers steady and hogs weak, top prices listed.
An old advertisement fragment markets Phase and Sanberr coffee with a quality guarantee and a contact line mentioning D. R. Turner.
Justin reports a Friday night literary society debate on whether single or married life is more pleasant. Volunteers L. D. Coleman and Bean Robinson argued for single life while T. E Wood and Collie Leuty argued for married life, with Coleman and Robinson winning.
J. Kunze announces fresh rolls doughnuts and bread baked daily at a new bakery stand in the Mentzen Building at North Side Square. Come and try the baking today and discover the fresh offerings.
Wm Williams filed a debt and foreclosure suit in district court. The case concerns 32 1 2 acres located 2 1 2 miles northeast of Denton against C Beardwell and others.
An ad touts Miona stomach tablets to relieve indigestion by improving stomach function within five minutes, with continued use for two weeks claimed to convert a tired stomach into a pleasurable, energetic one. It warns of associated symptoms like nausea and headaches and offers a money back guarantee, priced fifty cents a box. Booth's pills are also advertised for constipation at 25 cents.
A public notice highlights the broad potential of want ads in the Record and Chronicle, inviting readers to explore varied classifications and listings for personal, business, and community needs.
Senator Clark of Wyoming designates Ollie Smith, described as a negro, as alternate for the forthcoming Wyoming vacancy in West Point. This marks the first negro appointment in about twenty five years. In Mississippi, two ballots were cast in the legislative contest but no shift occurred and both camps remain confident. Rising costs of living and meat packing inspectors’ actions weigh on markets as provisions fall. Paris faces a looming crisis from the pine river threatening floods. State Senator J. P. Hayter of Decatur relocates to Amarillo and plans his resignation from the senate.
Judge Landis told the Federal grand jury in Chicago that informants sparked the present beef trust investigation. The Italy cargo including 700 bales of cotton burned at Italy caused about 90000 dollars in losses.
A Sunday blaze leveled the St. George hotel and adjoining property causing about 100000 dollars in losses. The fire damaged nearby structures as crews fought the flames.
A wild blizzard the text claims brings danger and suffering from grip and related illnesses. It cites Dr King’s New Discovery as a sure cure with a testimonial from A L Dunn of Pine Valley Mississippi claiming a three week layup cured. The ad lists 50c and 1 price with J F Raley & Co guaranteeing the product.
Tax due notice from treasurer B. H. Deavenport at the Denton County National Bank. Early payment before February 1 costs 3 dollars for the year. after February 1 the amount rises to 5 dollars.
An advertisement from the Rexall Store in Denton promotes Rexall Mucu-Tone as a catarrh and consumption preventive. It claims the medicine cleanses blood, strengthens mucous cells, and acts as a digestive aid and flesh builder. A free trial is offered if used as directed, with no obligation.
The Maccabees meet at City Hall Tuesday night at seven for electing officers. All members are urged to attend.
Readable line notes hay corn and Red Rust Proof seed oats at C. F. Witherspoon & Sons. Noted seeds align with farm supply listings and agricultural offerings of the period.
Mrs Swenson hosted the Denton Woman's Shakespeare club social afternoon. Mrs Wolfsohn won a prize depicting Romeo and Juliet. Miss Bell and Mrs Egan were runners up in the quotation contest. Members planned fund-raising for drinking fountains and enjoyed coffee and apple kitchen refreshments. Guests included Mesdames Criddle Butler and Miss Mitchell. The club will meet next with Mrs Egan on Home Economics day.
The Ariel club Literary Department met January 24 with Miss Annie Smith at Stoddard ha'i. Members recited familiar Americana sayings and discussed scenes from A Winters Tale. Miss Justina Smith presented a paper on Antolycus and his place among comic characters, with comparisons. Mrs. Schweer gave a history paper on the National Democracy during Van Buren's era and led questions on the topic. The group adjourned to meet January 31 at Mrs. Hogue's with Mrs. W. Evers.
The second meeting of the Sam Houston Adjunct Public School improvement association was held Friday afternoon at the school building with twenty new members added. Guests included Misses Boylan Hillyar Lowell and Miss Lowell. The program featured songs, a president's address, and talks on child imagination uses and abuses lying and its treatment, with readings from Miss Manora Boylan.
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo. firm will pay $100 for each case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Statement notes internal use, testimonials, and sales through druggists. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A brief ad notes if you are hungry and unsure what you want you should phone 44 and staff will suggest options. The message ends with the names LONG AND KING in caps.
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