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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1909
Page
4
W R Scott cleans presses alters and makes men s clothes also cleans and presses skirts free pickup and delivery service available located at No 6 West Side Square contact new phone number for the shopould
Clifford and Camp, the vaudeville duo at the Majestic this week, again pleased a full house with their sketch A Miracle. For Wednesday they promise a complete change of program with Oliver Twist and The Hunter's Grief. Oliver Twist is hailed as a top moving picture from Dickens.
Secretary Scruggs of the Chamber received a telegram from T. W. Lewis proposing to locate a school here and stating he would be here tomorrow to confer about the site.
The young child of Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Curtis shows signs of recovery after a period of illness. Local activities include a faculty gathering at the home of Prof. Mrs. Borden and a First Presbyterian building committee meeting in the afternoon to discuss church improvements. A camping party including the Francis families and friends vacationed at Blue Hole.
Local classified notices highlight affordable housing options as small want ads grow into sizeable listings. Real estate opportunities appear in community pages, inviting readers to advertise homes, rentals, and land for sale.
Denton lodge No. 82 I O O F held a regular meeting Tuesday night and installed officers for the new term under District Deputy Grand J B Baker of Garza. Names include Alex Smith noble grand and R M Huffhines vice grand with George Harris secretary and other officers listed.
Curtis Drug Store advertises Curtis Laxative Syrup as safe pure and effective for relief. The promotion highlights a price of 50e and urges quick purchase at the local drug store.
A large audience is expected at the Chamber of Commerce social session tomorrow night. Fort Worth’s Louis J. Wortham Will L. Sargent and Captil B. B. Paddock are slated to speak with Mr Peeler of the Katy possible guest. President Arnold of the Commercial Secretaries may be absent due to a conflicting trip.
H. R. Elbert of Fort Worth spent Tuesday here. Mr and Mrs J. L. Beaty of Gatesville visited their son Prof J. W. Beaty. Mr and Mrs J. W. Melton of Troupe are here and may relocate to Denton if a suitable residence is found.
An advertisement claims asthma can be cured at home with a trial treatment and information free of charge from Frontier Asthma Company Buffalo New York. Also promotes oak cord wood contracts and 5 cord lots priced at $16, plus marmalade and cleaning services by local trades, listing Denton Steam Dye Works and Hat Factory with a new phone in the Fulton Building.
The item pledges safety, economy and durability with distinctive features claiming no later dangers. It emphasizes simplicity, reliability, and reasonable pricing and invites demonstrations to prove its value.
Death comes to Mrs O C Tunnicliff 72 in St Louis after a health decline. Born in Michigan she moved to Texas in 1872, living near Little Elm. Survived by son Bert Tunnicliff of Little Elm and daughter Mrs Mattie Krebs of St Louis. Funeral set for Little Elm. Remains to be shipped from St Louis Wednesday night for Friday interment.
Mrs Hugh Grant and her baby of Dallas were riding with Dr J M Inge when their car stalled on street car tracks on East Hickory Street Tuesday night. The motorman could not stop the street car in time, the auto’s rear axle was sprung and a fender broken, but the occupants escaped injury.
Baseball fans can watch CLS meet K of P tomorrow afternoon at 4 30 at D A C park. Elks and K of P lodges have strong players available and the game promises an interesting matchup in a charity setting.
The note urges patrons to trust Minnis Drug Store for accuracy and safety in filling prescriptions, implying a reminder to confirm medication details before filling. The message centers on a local pharmacy and patient diligence.
Railroad workers report boys entering open wheat cars in local yards, stealing grain and selling it to mills. Inspector Huffhines urges warnings to parents and stronger enforcement to keep children away from yard area. he plans to involve police if needed.
Mrs. Ferguson aged about eighty the mother of Mrs. J B Collins died Wednesday afternoon at 2 30 o'clock at her daughter's home on Bois d Arc street near the Alliance mill after a long illness.
A Denton citizen urges the city council to approve reducing the tax on Ringling Bros. if the circus visits in the fall. He argues the show educates and amuses all ages, especially children, and quotes a patriotic line praising laughter and joy. He signs as Robt. G. Wright. The notice ends with an unrelated hardware ad.
Corinth reports light rainfall and drought conditions as residents travel for business and visit relatives. L. T. Fowler went to Dallas. N. B. Hammonds visited Denton. W. A. Cruse from Krum and Mrs. Clater from Denton are guests in the area. Miss Davie Smith hosted an ice cream social. Velma Garrison and others appeared in Denton. Alex Hammond family moving to Corinth. Mrs. Fowler and Mrs. Carpenter returned from San Antonio.
Green Valley notes a light Friday shower but a longer dry spell harms corn. Local updates report Mrs. Ed Thomas ill with fever and visits among residents including Mrs. C. A. Hankins and T. J. George. Nearby visitors include Mrs. John Morgan from Aubrey, C. P. Looper’s nephew, and Will Bowles from New Mexico.
A correction corrects a typographical error from Tuesday reporting the death of Mr M Newt Gheen at Sanger from heart failure the name read M Newt Ghan in error. The item notes local ads and the 5 cent Man and His Mate at Curt's Drug Store and urges readers to consult the Record and Chronicle for wanted ads.
Hatters cleaners tailors and dyers offer thorough dry cleaning with a modern plant and steam dye works. They promise superior wool and silk cleaning at lower prices, with pick up and delivery to all city areas from the Fulton Building on West Oak street, new phone.
A contractor offers plumbing services promising lower costs and faster connections. The message invites potential customers to call for estimates and to discuss billable work. The tone stresses affordable rates and willingness to perform the job if capable and economical.
In Sanger Texas on July 6 two meetings run concurrently with Holiness adherents from Pilot Point and Christian church members in session. Local residents M N Gheans was found dead Saturday morning at his residence north of town and buried in Sanger cemetery.
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