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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1909
Page
4
A new cleaner and tailor offers cleaning pressing and alterations for men and skirts with pickup and delivery service announced at New Phone 40 No. 6 West Side Square.
The Denton County Medical Society held its regular meeting in Denton on Monday afternoon with doctors from Aubrey Pilot Point Sanger and surrounding areas present. Papers on Appendicitis and Dentition Reflexes were discussed along with several clinical cases. Dr Wharton presented a clinic on a compound comminuted tibia fracture. The society adjourned to meet the first Monday in August.
W Kanady will supply good oak cord wood with contracts at 16 dollars per 6 cord lot measured after delivery. The price applies to delivered lots and contract terms specify measurement after delivery.
Mrs. Sallie Cocanougher is somewhat worse today. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Bob Ogles Mingo on Monday. A false alarm nearly summoned the fire department shortly after noon. Mrs. George Williams burned her hand after dropping a pan of boiling water on Tuesday afternoon. A large crowd enjoyed a hayride and Milam creek picnic Monday evening with a sumptuous lunch and pleasant company.
A quirky note invites readers to try a peculiar marmalade called cur tir at the fountain. The brief teaser hints a novelty taste awaiting curious tasters near the public display.
Word arrived of the sudden death near Sanger of W Newt Ghun who was found dead in his bed Saturday morning after a hot day in the fields. Heart failure is listed as the cause.
Denton Steam Dye Works and Hat Factory advertises as cleaners and remodelers of felt panama and straw hats located in the Fulton building with a new phone number.
Five automobiles carrying about twenty people left Denton at 5 PM Monday for Fort Worth. The trip was made under the guidance of owners W T Johnson Gran Christal W F Woodward Dr Crawford and George Sheridan. The group included Mr and Mrs W W Woodward Mr and Mrs Gran Catal Dr and Mrs Crawford Dr and Mrs P Lipscomb and daughter Miss Pauline Mr and Mrs Fred Bottorff Mr and Mrs Gober Wright W T Johnson Fred Rayzor George Sheridan Mrs W C Wright Mrs J K Rathbone and the Lane sisters.
Gasoline Stores promotes its product claiming safety economy and durability with no danger of later issues. It highlights simple operation, safe use, and reasonable price while inviting demonstrations to prove its features.
County Attorney Mays announces enforcement of the Thirtieth legislature fishing law restricting Denton County to rods or trot lines. He warns against netting and other illegal methods and says prosecutions will begin promptly, after previously delaying due to questions about county inclusion.
District court records reveal multiple filings including debt and foreclosure suits against Blinn Memorial College and others. Cases cover cloud removal from titles, injunctions, and divorces, naming parties such as D T, Mrs M H Shirtey, Henry Wild, Velda E Redley, and J A Pickens among others.
LATE PERSONAL MENTION J. W. Degan from Lewisville and Squire Ready of Sanger visited yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. George Cobb stayed in Galveston while H. Holyfield near Aubrey traveled today. Visits from A B Wheeler and son at Byers, J W Shaw and wife to Tennessee, and A E B Graham to Manitou Colorado for two months. Mrs Holyfield and kin head to Elida New Mexico then Rev Otis Hawkins depart Chillicothe for a ten day meeting. P C Withers return from McAlester Oklahoma after the Fourth. Andy Crawford near Lewistville reports no rain except brief showers. hopes for rain to yield forty bushels per acre.
An offer promising a home cure for asthma with trial treatment and full information at no charge. Recommends contacting Frontier Asthma Company, Room 702, Buffalo New York for details.
A dense ad for Denton Steam Dye Works and Hat Factory highlights a fully equipped dry cleaning plant with sanitary steam pressing and steam dye works. It promises expert hat cleaning and reblocking at lower prices, with delivery service across the city from Fulton Building on West Oak Street.
For fifteen years I have kept Hunt's Cure on hand to treat itching skin trouble including eczema and ringworm. Mrs. Eula Presland of Greenfield Tennessee calls it peerless and an old friend. 50 cents per box. Get the habit. Phone Ben Sullivan for tender meat. If you want tough go somewhere else. 2t
The Denton County Poultry and Pet Stock association held its regular meeting at city hall with new members. A committee was named to arrange premiums for the December show and to solicit memberships, while plans to buy display coops were discussed but postponed due to funds. Breeders from many areas signaled intent to exhibit, and subscriptions from poultry journals and suppliers were offered. The meeting adjourned to the first Monday in August.
Curtis Drug Store promotes Curtis Laxative Syrup as safe pure and effective. The claim notes it is a trusted laxative remedy available for customers seeking relief and gentle action.
A large Monday crowd attended the Majestic theater as vaudeville returned with Clifford and Camp presenting The Comedian and the Musician. Camp impressed as a violinist. Clifford delivered spot on impersonations. They continue Tuesday and Wednesday with a new bill each night and new pictures shown nightly.
Denton hosts Trades Day on Saturday July 10 with speeches on scientific farming by reputable speakers. Wm Ganzer urges all cooperators and demonstrators to attend, emphasizing valuable results and beneficial tasks for those under the agriculture department. Sanitary plumbing advertised by Wilson Hardware Company.
Deaths announced for Sarah J Stafford of Denton aged 77 years 7 months 14 days from gastroenteritis S A McKinney of Pilot Point aged 77 years 9 months 3 days from heart failure Nicholas of Pilot Point aged 75 years dysentery M Newthan of Sanger aged 54 years 8 months 25 days from heart failure.
Mr. and Mrs. P. Cantrell of Sanger announce a boy born June 16. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Larkey of Denton announce a girl born June 15. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Deer of Denton announce a girl born June 10. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Dawney of Pilot Point announce twin girls born June 30.
Barney Knight and Susie Mitchell obtained a marriage license as reported with details noting the couple and the local filing. The notice appears in Curt's Drug Store listings with a small price reference of 50 cents.
An advertisement touts Simmon's Liver Purifier promising full relief for liver trouble. It is sold in tin boxes at 25 cents each and urged to place want ads in the Record and Chronicle to reach nearly every home in Denton.
A contractor asks for permits to proceed on building work and promises lower costs. He invites a phone call for estimates and asserts he can do the job efficiently if pricing is favorable.
A list of property conveyances shows E F Proffer and wife transferring part of lot 1 block 22 Ponder for 600 dollars to I R Wariner. E M Rucker and wife sell multiple lots in Krum for 1000 dollars to W D Atkins. Lipscomb Jr and wife transfer a B B B C R R survey dot for 2500 dollars to Otis Hawkins. Frank Craft and wife sell 175 acres in S L Johnson survey to Julius Elbert for 5250 dollars. J J McCook and wife to J F Raley lots in Sieary survey city valued at 750. S M Scott to C W Bannerman five acres in Thomas Peacock survey and 85 in N Britton Thomas Labor surveys for 3600 dollars. Like Zeritzke and wife to W A Meine 105.67 acres in Jno Ayers survey for 3698.45. W W Shepard and wife to R R Bates lot in H Cisco survey city for 800. Amyx and wife to BE Atkins 70 acres in J M Ruiz survey for 1932. Sam W Fritz to Mrs N B Caldwell lot in Amenry survey city for 1600. W R Green with EB Reynolds own multiple lots in block 12 and block 11. Bennett transfers to ANOKE ie.
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