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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1909

Page

4

Roanoke Social Notes Heads To Seattle And Beyond

W R Scott offers cleaning and alterations via West Side Square. J E Hollers and son head to Seattle. Miss Bess Minnis visits Fort Worth and Dallas. Miss Mattie Bateman travels to McKinney. Mr and Mrs Frank Sweeney visit from Austin. The Dodgsons and Neelys host visitors. Mrs Sledge and daughters return from California. Rev Ford of Ko nava Ok visits. S L Smith, a Chickasha booster, stops in Roanoke during Flyer run.

J. E. Hollers and Son Seattle Washington Bess Minnis Fort Worth Dallas Mattie Bateman McKinney Bud Paschall C. M. Swindell Denison Frank Sweeney Austin John Douglass Bishop Neely West Hickory Street Robi Sledge Mae Jessie McClurkan California G. W. Ford Konawa A. Vaden Krum S. L. Smith Chickasha Roanoke Smith

Mrs. E. W. Thomas Dies of Typhoid Near Denton

Mrs Zillary Green Thomas of nine miles northeast of Denton died Thursday morning from typhoid fever at age 38. She is survived by her husband E. W. Thomas and five children. The interment followed at Gribble Springs cemetery.

Zillary Green Thomas E. W. Thomas Denton Gribble Springs

Denton Fire Department Sets Quick Fire Time Record

The Denton fire department fought a Powell fire this morning, starting at 10 o clock and extinguishing the flames within eighteen minutes. The building was heavily involved when units arrived after a four block run, yet water was cut off promptly. The scene marked an extraordinary rapid response.

E. D. Curtis Denton County National Bank Denton Fire Department Powell City Hall

Frontier Asthma Cure Trial At Home

Frontier Asthma Company offers at home trial treatment information free of charge. Room 702 Buffalo New York advertises a cure program for asthma with no cost for materials or services.

Frontier Asthma Company Buffalo, N. Y

Hatters Cleaners Tailors and Dyers Ad

Den Ton Steam Dye Works and Hat Factory offers dry cleaning plant, sanitary steam pressing, steam dyeing, and reblocking for hats with delivery service to all parts from the Fulton Building West Oak Street location. Competent staff promise thorough wool and silk cleaning at lower city prices. New phone contact provided.

Denton Fulton Building West Oak Street

Society Happenings Honor Miss Nette Shultz at Barnard Home

Miss Rita Beyett hosted a Wednesday evening event at her parents Barnard Street home in honor of Miss Nette Shultz of Alvarado. Guests shared games and contests with prizes to Vera Bell and Ruth Masters. punch and ices were served by Grace Benett and Maude Zumwalt to a list of attendees including Pearl McCormick Evan Reynolds Jessie Fritz Lutie Craddock Zula Green Lois Bailey Ethra Turner Addie Melson Lottie Owsley Mary Goodfel ljow Ruth Harmonson Frances Lewis Kathleen Zumwalt Mary Donovan Nina McCormick Vera Belle Foreman and others. male guests included Marcellus MacReynolds Dale Turner Curtis Fry Eris Turner Homer Fry James Groves Pafford Hedgecocke Robert MecQuigg and Monroe Deavenport.

Rita Beyett Barnard Street Nette Shultz Alvarado Vera Bell Ruth Masters Grace Benett Maude Zumwalt Pearl McCormick Evan Reynolds Jessie Fritz Lutie Craddock Zula Green Lois Bailey Ruth Harmonson Frances Lewis Kathleen Zumwalt Ethra Turner Addie Melson Lottie Owsley Mary Goodfelljow Pauline Lipscomb Mary Donovan Nina McCormick Vera Belle Foreman Marcellus MacReynolds Dale Turner Curtis Fry Eris Turner Homer Fry James Groves Pafford Hedgecocke Robert MecQuigg Monroe Deavenport

Aubrey Social Session At Chamber of Commerce

Word from Aubrey says twelve to fifteen residents will attend tonight’s Chamber of Commerce social session. Marmalade neat Curtis Fountain is recommended as a local treat.

Aubrey Chamber of Commerce Curtis

City officials plan aggressive collection of delinquent taxes

City Attorney Key and Tax Collector Egan prepare to press delinquent accounts. Egan will appoint R. B. Turner as deputy to pursue payments and levy on property as needed. Delinquent totals are estimated at least five thousand dollars with most accruing before 1908.

Key Egan R. B. Turner Chronicle

Children’s Indian Suits Available for Pony Parade

Encourage proper attire for the Shetland Pony Parade with children’s Indian suits from Wilson-Williams Co. and remind readers to pick up prescriptions at Minnis’ Drug Store.

Minnis’ Drug Store Wilson-Williams CO

Denton Girl Named Principal at State School for the Blind

Miss Maggie Minnis of Denton, daughter of Mr and Mrs A Minnis and a College of Industrial Arts graduate, is elected principal of the girls industrial department at the State school for the blind in Austin.

Maggie Minnis A. Minnis The College of Industrial Arts Girls’ Industrial State School For the Blind At Austin

Mrs Cacanougher in Critical Condition

Mrs. Sallie Cacanougher, long ill, is gravely ill today. Her condition is extremely serious and death is feared.

Cacanougher Sallie Cacanougher

Sunts Killing the Boll Weevil Grabs Robert Keith

Robert Keith from south of Argyle said drought struck area with scant rain and hot sun. He noted few boll weevils this year and that sun exposure killed many grubs in stung squares, except when they lay near stalks sheltered by foliage.

Robert Keith Argyle Keith Mr Keith Record and Chronicle

Intruder Scares Normal School Boarders on West Hickory

Wednesday night about midnight several white intruder sightings startled young lady students housed at Mrs. Acklin's home on West Hickory street. Nightwatchman Yerby responded but could not locate the prowler, who escaped before police arrived.

The Normal

Johnson County Youth Dies Near Krum

Alfred Bronson of Johnson County died Wednesday near Krum from congestive bowels after arriving ill to visit J. T. Buchanan. He did not rally and passed away despite efforts.

Alfred Bronson Johnson County J. T. Buchanan Krum

Curtis Drug Store Ad Promotes Laxative Syrup

Classified ad notes Curtis Drug Store offers Curtis Laxative Syrup at 50c and Man and His Mate at 59c. urges readers to advertise in the Record and other columns. laments habits of not advertising.

Curtis Curtis Drug Store Man Curt’s’ Drug Store

Wilson Hardware Company Sanitary Plumbing Offer

See Wilson Hardware Company for sanitary plumbing services at reasonable prices. The notice highlights affordable plumbing solutions and local accessible service options.

Wilson Hardware Company

Kirk Magee Weds L Kirk McGee and Emma Shifflett

Kirk Magee and L Kirk McGee married Thursday at 11:30 in the home of Mr and Mrs C E Roberts on West Mulberry street. Rev. Matthews of Sanger officiated in a small ceremony with close relatives present. The couple left for a visit to the groom's father in Lewisville and will reside in Krum.

L. Kirk McGee Mirs Emma Shifflett C. E. Roberts West Mulberry Street Rev. Matthews Sanger

Fire damages Powell home on Mulberry Street

Fire at 10 o clock Thursday morning damaged the Powell residence at 61 West Mulberry Street. No one was home. insurance covered 200 on the house and 200 on household goods. Loss estimated at 700 to 800 dollars as the rear end burned while the shell of the front stood. Firemen arrived quickly. eighteen minutes from alarm to extinguishment.

R. H Powell West Mulberry Street P. Poe

Aubrey July Trade Day Promises Free Movie Admission

Mrs Porter of Bellevue visits sister Mrs Tobin while many locals travel. Aubrey Trade Day on July 10 features a free moving picture show for residents one mile or more from town. Aubrey Commercial club organizes a pleasant program and social gatherings continue around Denton and nearby towns.

Aubrey Porter Bellevue F. E. Tobin Omer Jones Little Son Chickasha T. L. Mullins Homer Hulme Oioga Allie Crawford Bonham, Chas Kincaid Patterson Okla J. E. Boner Denton Aubrey Commercial Club W. B. Musgrove Winfield Ala Dora Caddell Mangum Holer

Sanitary Plumbing Estimate Inquiry

A contractor requests permission to assess a plumbing job and provide estimates. He states if he cannot do the work as well and for less money, he cannot expect to win the job, and asks to be phoned for details.

Community Figures Attend Baptist Meeting in Pilot Point

Misses Bessie Drake and Beatrice Allen traveled to Galveston on Saturday. Rev. Thompson returned from Pilot Point where he heard Rev. Geo. Truitt. Olin and Burke of Denison visited relatives. Attendees at the Pilot Point Baptist meeting Tuesday night included Misses Lena Smith Mary Wright Lizzie West Mrs Ola Price and Lillie Gregory.

Bessie, Drake Beatrice Allen Galveston Thompson Pilot Point Geo. Truitt Olin, Burke of Denison Lena Smith Mary Wright Lizzie West Ola Price Lillie Gregory

Farmer predicts forty bushel corn on dry land

W. M. Elwell of eight miles south of town visited Thursday with a load of roasting ears to show what can be done in dry weather. He notes insufficient rainfall this spring, but ears are large and well formed. He says light plowing twice suffices and that sandy land farmers erred by deep frequent tillage. He expects forty bushels per acre, while a neighbor across the road plans to pasture his crop and foresees almost no yield.

W. M. Elwell

Oak cord wood contracts offered by S W Kanady

S W Kanady will place contracts for good oak cord wood at 16 dollars for 5 cord lots measured after delivery. Delivery terms and measurement method noted for price eligibility and fulfillment.

S. W. Kanady

Also Mentioned on This Page

Emain Axminster Hall, Scruggs & Co Blanks Barber Shop Denton County R. M. Mitchell A. G. McMath Insurance H. F. Schweer & Co George Sheridan W. D. Burks W. B. Montgomery B. G. Bradfor Burks-Montgomery Realty Company F. & M. Bank Texas Denton Transfer CO Capital Stock B. H. Deavenport H. F. Schweer L. Blewett J. C. Coit Arthur P. Duggan Renarn Rey Imreaaaee Mareima W. R. Scott West Side Square Peoples Home Telephone Evers Hardware Co R .K. Turner Ane Rel McCall Fashionasse Kirk Magee Krum Pringk R. Hi. Powell Lucius Ford Wautauga Will Wand Kentucky G. B. Wand Hutchinson Plainview W. P. Ratchford John Ratchford Miss Pope Er. Thompson Dr. Copenhaver W. T. Wilson Pecos City W. J. Holman Ed Hodges Prederte Las W. J. Slaton Long & Wilson McCall's Magazine C. E. Fowler Denton Steam Laundry T. B, Porter Mgr Wrinves Insurance Fire Department Curtis’ Fountain H. H. Hardin & Co
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