Denton Gossip and Regional Edits in Texas History
A Denton column notes the Governor appointing Col. RR Johnston to the A&M board as a sign of Milner’s successor. It mocks rival papers, praises Austin’s knightly hero, and quips about Denton streets versus Bonham, while referencing state affairs and the Magnolia region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. RR. M. Johnston
Board of Regents
The
Col. Milner
Col
Mike Harris
Waco Monripe News
Houston
Goldsmith
Poe
Wheat Insurance Ad by W T Bailey & Co in Denton County
W T Bailey & Co offers coverage for wheat and other small grains stored anywhere in Denton county. Contact by writing, phone, or visiting the office. Old phone 54 New phone 120.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Magnolia profits and ex employees debate earnings and policy
The column discusses Magnolia and Pierce-Fordyce staff moves and hints at pay figures for John Q. Tabor while criticizing sensational claims. It also weighs municipal reform, urging a Denton commission form of government and timely action before the September deadline. A July millinery clearing sale is noted at Mrs. Jeza Dickson's with Wilson-Hann Lo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce-Fordyce
Magnolia
John Q. Tabor
Pierce- Fordyce
Denton
Jeza Dickson
Wilson-Hann Lo
Turner Bros Delivering More Than Goods
A local business slogan emphasizes service over products as Turner Bros markets themselves on reliable delivery. The ad highlights fast, dependable service aimed at building trust with customers in the neighborhood.
Denton Woman Tests Dean's Kidney Pills For Relief
A Denton woman reports relief from kidney pain after using Dean's Kidney Pills. She describes backaches and urinary trouble improved after buying at J. F. Raley & Co. Drug Store. The ad promotes the remedy and urges readers to remember the name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Dean
T. A. Robinson
W. Mulberry St
Foster-Mathurn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Voan
Chautauqua Subscribers Urged to Collect Tickets Now
The notice asks subscribers to visit their banks and pick up the tickets they agreed to take for the Chautauqua movement. Signed by L. D. Borden J. E. Wilson and H. G. Allen as committee. Also a second notice states all water light and power rents are due by the 10th per City Council rules, signed by W. J. Grady, Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
W. J. Grady
Citation by Publication in Denton County Land Case
This 1913 notice from Denton County Texas commands summons for unknown heirs in a land dispute case No. 5706. Plaintiff W. T. Moore claims 166 acre tract inherited from A M Feltus, with various heirs and entities named including Wm J Keller and American Investment Company of Emmettsburg Iowa. The petition alleges title cloud due to prior transfers and liens and seeks restitution of land and removal of encumbrances. The return date is the sixth Monday after the second Monday in July 1913, near August 25, 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
Denton County
A. M. Feltus
Wm. J. Keller
D. R. Cantre
J. H. Cantrell
Patty
John F. Elliott
Elliott & Price
American Investment Company of
Emmettsburg
Iowa
Sixteenth Judicial District
District Court
W. T. Moore
A. M. Felt
Jno. F. Elliott
Texas
Denton
Toby Scripvt
Davi
Varas
A. J. Snider
Snider
C. EE. Keller
J. F. Keller
D. R. Cantrell
J.H. Cantrell
Geo. Shaffner Jr
C. K. Sherin
American Investment Company of Emmetts
Burg
Elliot
Price
Jno
F. Elliott
W. H. Male
Benjamin Graham
Geo. M. Forman
Male
Graham, Et al
Elliott
Forman
W. FE. Durbin
District Court of
Denton Co
F. Durbin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Reece Ent
Austin Statesman
Don Quixote
Bonham
Denton’s
Sherwood Sports
T. M. Rippy
Odorono
Odorono CO
Cincinnati
Ohio
West Side Square
Harper, Graham& Co
Grocers
Wheat Insurance
W. T. Bailey & CO
Uneeda Biscuit
Turner Bros
Gina
Indiana
Ben Fritz
L. D. Borden
J. E. Wilson
H. G. Allen
Committee
Matthias Claudiua
Evelyn
Daddy
Jack
Pilgrim Fathers
England
Plymouth
Mass
Massachusetts
Atlantic Coast
Boston
Katy
W. G. Crush
Gen. Pass. Ag’t
Iton & CO
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