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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1909
Page
4
Cleaning and alteration shop with dry cleaning for men s clothes and skirt pressing announces call and delivery service. Located at No 6 West Side Square offering pickup and return via phone number 46.
O M Curtis and Zarl Harmonson visited today while Frank Powledge came from Aubrey. Dr W H Alexander of Ravena is on business. Mrs Shaw left for San Francisco. Robert EB Carswell of Decatur on business. Naylor couple to Clemmons NC for six months. Mrs J W Underwood and children in Cloudcroft NM for the heated term. J W Shaw and E L Brown groups back from Tennessee and Seattle trips. Prof W H Long goes to Amarillo to supervise next year. A C Rayzor and Miss Marguerite Bowman depart Fort Worth for Colorado. R Nit Mounts of Hereford visits relatives. West is dry with sporadic rain.
Tourists near Denton have sold sixty to seventy five tickets for a Seattle journey at about seventy dollars each, with expectations to reach one hundred travelers. The venture aims to raise around seven thousand dollars for Seattle travel, while many families stay at other resorts in Colorado, lakes, and the East, including Boulder where a large Denton group gathers. Several more travelers plan to depart next week for destinations in the North, West and East.
Be sure you are right, take your prescriptions to Minnis' Drug Store. Ice cold watermelons can be had day or night at the Alliance Milling Company's. No order too small or too large to receive our prompt attention. LONG & TURNER CO.
George A Harrell of Grandview and Mrs Kate Scroggins of Denison wed Tuesday night at the bride’s Oliver street home. The ceremony was conducted by Rev A F Hellman of the American Presbyterian church. The groom is a retired farmer. the couple’s wedding was attended by a few relatives and close friends. Magill and Shepard advertise porch and lawn goods and peanut butter sandwiches for hot weather lunches.
J. S. Dodsey of Kansas City bought several mules in Denton on Wednesday for shipment north. The top price seen by 2 pm was 400 dollars for a mule team from F. Chambers west of Denton. A single mule fetched 200 dollars from George McMakin of Bartonville. Also noted were new records and talking machines at Taliaferro's with Columbia cylinders, plus Springside butter exclusive agency for prompt orders. Gibsons Grocery on South Side Square advertises.
The county court announces the jury for the upcoming week. Members include J. T. Page H. J. Austin J. Nelson Jas Garrett G A Shoppa P T Galligher W A Enlow W H Lyon W P Wood E L Herron J A King and W E Simmons.
The Duggan Abstract Co is temporarily located in the court house during rebuilding of its permanent headquarters on the south side of the square. 309 Kanady will bid on contracts for good oak cord wood at 16 dollars for 5 cord lots measured after delivery.
Lou Ledbetter entertained guests after a Witt qa party for Miss Mattie Aufrey. The society gathering included numerous friends and ended with refreshments. At the bride’s parents home, Rev. Frey L. McFadden and Miss Bessie Minnis wed in a simple ceremony. The couple planned a Denton departure for a wedding trip to Tennessee Buffalo and Niagara Falls before settling in Denton. The bride wore cream satin with rose trimming and carried Marguerites. a gray tailor-made suit was her going away outfit. Wedding gifts included a notable silver chest from the groom’s family.
During repairs and an addition to our building on the South Side of the square, our temporary headquarters are at the Denton County National Bank. 310¢ Denton Trust Company.
A protracted meeting began last Saturday night at Cooper Creek church with Rev. Theo Estell, county missionary, preaching. The revival will run through this week and perhaps longer. Gibson's Grocery on South Side Square carries Springside Dairy farm butter described as the best available.
The notice promotes sanitary plumbing services at reasonable prices offered by Wilson Hardware Company, inviting customers to consider their plumbing solutions.
A contractor advertises plumbing services promising lower costs and faster connections. The writer invites readers to call for estimates and assures capability to perform the work if pricing is favorable.
Denton Plumbing Company announces T B Porter as manager. Details indicate leadership role within the firm, supporting local plumbing services and business operations in the Denton area.
Sheriff Will Orr sold fifty acres ten miles east of Denton to W H Payne of Alvarado for 38 dollars per acre, arranged by Wylie Smith and Co. The notice mentions a reunion for Ector Granbury and Ross brigades and Douglass battery in Terrell on August 11 and 12. Tom Floyd injured his hand and fingers after being caught in a rope while leading a young horse. Curtis’ Laxative Syrup sold 50 cents at Curtis Drug Store.
An advertisement from Frontier Asthma Company claims asthma can be cured at home and offers a free trial and full information. It directs readers to Room 702 in Buffalo New York. The message mentions a large stock of art squares in Denton and names Magill & Shepard.
Taliaferro advertises sewing machines for sale, highlighting affordable models and household utility. The notice emphasizes available stock and sales terms to attract customers.
Amusements note Rogers and Letepha delivered a breezy original sketch to a discerning crowd. Miss Letepha repeated her Spanish dance, praised as a highlight, as they near the end of their Denton engagement with Family Jars upcoming.
Local notes report visits among residents from Mrs. J. R. Chambers in Johnson county to Georgia visitors with A. J. Hicks near Justin and Will Simmons in Argyle. Sheriff Orr names L. R. Little deputy, J. T. Simmons at Denton court. Baseball team to play Argyle. rain blessed the area last Thursday night. Local ads promote Purity sugar butter cake filling and fresh vegetables plus Palace Restaurant.
An advertisement urges readers to compare prices on plumbing supplies and plumbing work at Wilson Hardware Company, highlighting competitive costs and local access to services.
Advertises a Friday and Saturday property sale in Denton on Ash Street and Elm Street with potential lots and houses. Seeks offers for lots or houses or both and mentions possible exchange for Dallas property. Provides contact A. P. Cowan 45 West Hickory Denton phone 229 and notes Lpton's teas endorsement.
Maniiag licenses include Robi M Barnes Frances Min ton Derne and Mrs Sura Al Mason Lillard Ward Ida Leverton F E Moore and Bettie McCarty cdl Watson Jones Eunice McFall Geo A Hartrell and Mrs Kate Scroggins listed among applicants for permits.
A sale listing notes a pair of items priced at 50 cents each at Curtis Drug Store. Details describe availability and location within the store.
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