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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1909
Page
4
A local tailor advertises cleaning and pressing of men apparel and skirts with pick up and delivery service. The shop is at 40 West Side Square and lists a new phone for contact.
Miss Angie Owsley and Miss Bess Turner of Fort Worth attend the McFadden Miami wedding Wednesday. The county court opens with one trial the Brown Grain company versus Will Leaty for a contract suit. Fred Huber and Miss Gertie Hicks marry in Fort Worth. groom a former Denton boy. Denton County Poultry Association meets at City Hall Monday morning.
Society notes report Mrs A L Bavths hosted a kitchen and dining room shower for Miss Bessie Minnis this afternoon in preparation for her upcoming marriage to Rev Fred L McFadden. Invitations arrived for Luther P Gamble and Nellie Chiles marriage set for August 5 at Oak Cliff Methodist Church in Dallas. The groom is son of Newt Gamble of near Denton. he grew up locally. Magill & Shepard advertise the largest art square stock in Denton.
Richard L. Pass died Saturday and his funeral was conducted Sunday at 9 a.m. by Rev. Walter C. Lattimore at the family residence on West Sycamore Street. Hundreds attended and Pass had served in the city council and mentored in I O O F W O W and the Denton Fire Department. Interment followed at the J O F cemetery.
Be sure you are right take your prescriptions to Minnis Drug Store. No order too small or too large to receive prompt attention. LONG TURNER CO. New records and new talking machines at Taliaferro's on the North side.
The summer term at North Texas State Normal closed Saturday as state teachers certificates examinations began Monday morning. Enrollment reached 523, about 150 below the fall and winter session, with 250 students taking exams that will close Thursday.
Short entries show residents visiting kin across Texas and beyond. Travelers from Denton Ponder Hereford and Argyle appear, with Ed Brown heading to Seattle for the fair and others leaving for Michigan Minnesota and Waco auto races.
At the opening of county court Judge Lee Zumwalt cleared the criminal docket of cases that had long stalled. Several pleas of guilty were entered and fines assessed. Dismissals occurred for Henry Wlett Jim Jones Chas McDonald Jno Clogs Zack Kennedy Gus Taylor Windy Walls and M W Foster among others for insufficient evidence or legal issues. The page ends with local ads for marmalade at Curtiss Fountain plumbing estimates Wilson Hardware and cake fillings.
A large crowd gathered at a Lynchburg picnic near Corinth this county on Saturday. A prepared program and a hearty dinner made the day enjoyable. Afternoon speeches were delivered by Hon. A. C. Owsley and Hon. Worth Raye of Denton, with many attendees from Denton. Also promotes Lipton Gelatine Jelly Tablets for dessert and announces oak cord wood bundles at $16 for five cords.
Taliaferro advertises sewing machines with special porch and lawn goods pricing. Magill and Shepard are named in the notice.
The Duggan Abstract Co. is temporarily located in the courthouse during rebuilding of its permanent headquarters on the south side of the square.
Saturday night at the Majestic set a new attendance record as the Shroys presented The Cowboy and the Indian to enthusiastic applause. Rogers and Setepha return for a three day run with new material promising another big hit while nightly pictures change.
The Elm Ridge Sunday school picnic took place on the 17th in Harper's pasture. The day featured warm greetings, song services, and principal addresses by Rev. Simmons of Denton and Rev. I. Hightower of Grapevine, with attendees from across the region enjoying a reunion atmosphere.
We extend heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for sympathy and kindness in the death of our husband and father MRS. R. L. BASS and Children. Some more of the same kind is how our customers order coffee from us. If you want sanitary plumbing at reasonable prices see Wilson Hardware Company.
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