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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1909
Page
4
W R Scott cleans presses and alters men clothes and also cleans and presses skirts. Will call for and deliver. Located at No 6 West Side Square. New phone 40.
R L Bars is very sick and it is feared he has the typhoid fever. Beulah Estella Murrell, six months old, died Sunday in North Denton. The remains were taken to Cooper cemetery and interred. Try our aromatic castor oil, the purest oil rendered palatable by Carminative Aromatics. “Children cry for it.” 21 Harrison & Kimmins. If you want sanitary plumbing at reasonable prices see Wilson Hardware Company.
Miss Bessie Butler hosted a Friday lawn party for Miss Inez Coyle of Dallas and Miss Marguerite Lacy who plan to depart for Dallas. Tables for 42 and various games filled the evening with piano and vocal numbers and refreshments for a guest list including Lois Young and Mary Jane Rector among others. A camping trip near Clear Creek north of town was organized by Mr and Mrs Waldo Blewett for several young people, with chaperones and a large group of attendees.
Today a shipment arrived from Garrison & Kimmins offering Jacob's Chocolates at a price of fivee per box, billed at one dollar each.
W G Thatcher of near Drop reported a large Baptist revival at the Thatcher school house. Two million were baptized Friday with several held back for Sunday. Reverend Theo Estill of Garza led the meeting with Jere Saturday noting the event. The list of those baptized included Frank and Iddie Million. S. W. Kanady announced oak cord wood contracts at 16 dollars for a five cord lot.
Ice cold watermelons available day and night at the Alliance Milling Company's retail stand.
Effective Sunday Texas and Pacific passenger trains No 31 and 32 alter times Southbound at 4 25 p m now due 8 45 p m Northbound 9 50 a m now due 10 20 a m Also note a plug about visiting Guy s drug store ice cream parlor for a treat
John Schooling age 47 a Roanoke resident died Saturday evening at 6 15 o clock in Terrell He was pronounced insane last week and sent to the Terrell asylum the day before His remains were brought back to Roanoke and buried Sunday at Shiloh Cemetery
Work on the new W B Brown residence on Avenue A east of the Normal college began Monday. The house is valued at $3,000 with George McCormick serving as contractor. Meet me at Guy's.
Local want ads in the Mecora and Chronicle drive rapid responses in Denton as listings circulate and buyers bid on available goods and services.
The regular July term of the county court convened Monday morning. Several pleas of guilty were recorded on the criminal docket, many involving gaming. Fines ranged from $5 to $100. one pistol case was continued. Civil cases were set or continued through the 2nd and 3rd weeks, including condemnations and various accounts and debts.
Prospective buyers linger as drought looms in Denton county. W. B. Brown sold 183 acres three miles southwest of the city to W. A. Vines of Plano, at about 80 dollars per acre, for his son to occupy.
Middle block north side square eatery advertises best dinner in the city for 25¢ with short orders and lunch served at all hours. Open 5 30 a m to 11 30 p m daily. Fresh fish daily. A G McMath proprietor.
Rev J A Campbell born January 14 1850 in Russellville Kentucky died last Monday after a 36 hour illness. He married Olivia Park in 1879 Union City Tennessee and had six sons, two married. he served as pastor at Rogers Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church for three years. He moved from Dallas to Denton in 1909 and leaves a wife five sons two nieces and other relatives.
A short item notes that The Wilton Hardware Company provides free estimates for plumbing work. The fragment also mentions a marmalade slogan and a fountain, likely unrelated filler from the page.
The Pecos Valley Irrigationist reports the death of J E Koonce a Denton resident found one mile from Pyote after a heat related collapse. A coroner jury ruled the head wounds arose in death agony and noted he was a one armed man who came to the area four years ago. Burial occurred near the death site.
Comfort and privacy plus the best cola drinks at Guy's drug store ice cream parlor. A hot weather necessity Curtis' valet water priced at 5c at Curtis' Drug Store.
Reverend William Spurgeon of London England will visit Dent to deliver a sermon at 4 PM at the Methodist Episcopal Church South and in the evening discuss the topic Joh Bull and Uncle Sam. The visit includes both a sermon and a lecture focusing on international relations and national character.
For feverishness from malarous conditions colds or overheating Hicks Ca pucline reduces fever and relieves aching It is sold in Nquid 10 25 and 50 cents at drug stores.
Beginning Monday morning work started on the Craddock building south of the square. The structure will extend to align with neighboring buildings and gain a second story. Caddell barber shop relocated to the Kanady building during repairs. Foley's Orino Laxative advertised for stomach and liver issues. Garrison & Kimmins. Man and His Mate at Curt's Drug Store.
The engineer hurt by a fall from a train is M. B. Hudgins, son of A. O. Hudgins near Krum. Deais reports he is resting easily and not seriously hurt after Saturday incident.
A local notice urges customers to compare prices on plumbing supplies and plumbing services offered by Wilson Hardware Company, highlighting cost savings and service options.
A contractor offers to handle plumbing connections and provide estimates. He notes willingness to work for lower cost if possible and invites the customer to phone for details. The message emphasizes securing the job through better pricing and clearer billable terms.
Local item notices list residents and visitors including Tom Chapman, W. L. Chambers, A. P. Duggay, Mr. and Mrs. B. Haley, T. J. Boylan, Miss Irene Lehey, Mrs. J. D. Howell, A. Coffey, H. O. Cain, Leon Spencer, E. H. Egan, J. T. Robinson and A. Hudgins. Notes cover travel, visits, business trips, and farming remarks on rainfall and moisture conservation.
An advertisement promises a cure for asthma with home trials and free information from Frontier Asthma Company Buffalo New York. A separate snippet touts Guy’s ice cream parlor as the popular, neatly served treat drawing public attention.
Parso, White of Green Valley reports a heavy rain in Green Valley Sunday afternoon that persisted for over an hour with a steady downpour. The incident was noted here on Monday by local observers.
Thoroughly equipped plant offers sanitary steam pressing and steam dye works with cleaning and reblocking of all hat types. Managed by experienced men, the service claims lower prices than city competitors and delivers to all parts of the city.
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