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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1909
Page
4
The ditching machine ordered for use on the sewerage system here arrived Friday and will be put to work Saturday morning replacing many striking workers. Shoppers are urged to compare plumbing prices at Wilson Hardware Company.
Mrs. W. H. McNeil wife of Assistant Postmaster W. H. McNeil died Friday at 5 30 am in a Fort Worth sanitarium after an operation. She was about forty five and formerly Miss Mattie Bone of eastern Denton county near Little Elm. The body will be sent to Denton on the northbound flyer Saturday morning and buried at Little Elm. Ice cold cantaloupes offered by Long & Turner Co.
Realty firm announces return to its former location and readiness to handle clients. J A Barton and J J McCoon emphasize renewed strength and service in local property dealings.
The Palace Restaurant advertises as best dinner in the city with short orders and lunch all hours, open 5:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Fresh fish daily by proprietor A. G. McMath. Also mentions an ice cream parlor at Guy's drug store offering a treat.
The Duvalls start a three night engagement at the Majestic with A Tramps Reception a lively skit that elicits continuous laughter. Frank Duvall performs clever dancing despite losing his right leg. Tonight they present Roasted to a Finish claiming it surpasses the opener. Images tonight are all new while local vegetables remain scarce due to drought.
Hot weather necessity and cold treats advertised at Curtis' Drug Store. Pineapple suerbet priced 5 cents. Sherman Steam Laundry touts new phone 341. Long & Turner Co promotes groceries and watermelons from Alliance Milling Company.
Denton County court opens its regular July term with a long list of cases on both civil and criminal dockets. Criminal items include numerous gaming, local option, carrying pistol, and aggravated assault charges against dozens of defendants. Civil matters feature numerous debts, contracts, and account disputes involving Argyle Mercantile, Browne Grain, Denton National Bank, and many others.
Attorney Orus O. Ross of Pilot Point appeared before the State Railroad Commission returning from Justin where he represented Pilot Point. He presented for order to stop the Katy flyer at Pilot Point, noting a past order barring the southbound stop and that ten days were given for voluntary cessation orders. If not forthcoming, the commission may act to secure service as requested.
T. J. Stark was arrested Thursday evening on a charge of aggravated assault. It is alleged the assault occurred on John M. Jackson near Stony in the western part of the county. Jackson sustained head wounds. S. W. Kanady will put in contracts for good oak cord wood 16 for 5 cord lots measured after delivery.
H. B. Beck of near Denton brought to the R. and C. office a freak ear of corn. The base bore seven smaller ears on one cob with outer-side grains. The Squaw corn specimen promises about forty bushels per acre, with field average ten ears per hill and two to three ears per stalk.
The local board of regents of the Normal college advertised for plans and specifications for a new building with a $35,000 appropriation approved by the legislature. Plans will be received until September 14, with funds available September 1. Prof. F. A. Hauselin to supervise president’s residence construction. Wilson Hardware Company offers sanitary plumbing at reasonable prices.
The notice urges customers to ensure accuracy of prescriptions and to bring them to Minnis' Drug Store for collection. It mentions Wilson Hardware Company offers free estimates for plumbing work and references Curtis' Drug Store advertising Man and His Mate at 50 cents.
A light rainfall moved south of town Friday morning from the Buck Wilkerson place on Hickory creek up to the L. O. Tompkins place near the brick yard, soaking fields along the way.
A brief note promotes meeting at Guy's with LO and Turner Co offering groceries. The wording emphasizes ease of choosing foods and a ready shopping plan.
A trade ad from Sanitary Plumbing offers to provide estimates and determine affordable plumbing work. The caller requests permits and quotes, asserting they can complete the job for less money if possible and asks to be contacted by phone.
Denton Plumbing Company announces T B Porter as manager. Local business listing notes services and contact details for plumbing, heating, and related repairs in the Denton area.
Miss Eben Smith returns home from the West. W T Fannin of Marlin visits to buy horses. Mesdames Hamilton and Abney of Wichita Falls stay with Mrs Abernathy. Families plan trips to Colorado next week. Alvin M Owsley returns from Kimberlin ranch Tioga. Young visitors from Corinth and Cameron stay with the Stegers. Mrs Fannie Iglehart of Austin leaves for Dallas after touring and speaking at the summer normal.
An offer promises a home asthma cure with free trial treatment and full information. The Frontier Asthma Company advertises at Room 702 in Buffalo New York.
The son of Milt Brown near town is gravely ill with typhoid fever. Local banks consider closing at 8 PM in summer months but no final plan is made. Prof. L E Wolfe spoke at the court house on Thursday night, introduced by Hon A C Owsley. Chas White returns from Des Moines NM where hailstones shattered window lights at J M Stratton's home.
A brief note highlights a local ice cream parlor, Guy's, becoming a popular quiet spot. The piece emphasizes pure ice cream served neatly, cool, and away from public gaze.
Hatters Cleaners Tailors and Dyers offer a fully equipped dry cleaning plant with sanitary steaming pressing and steam dye works. They reblock all hats and claim lower prices than city rivals while guaranteeing superior wool and silk cleaning. Delivery and pickup available throughout the city.
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