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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1909

Page

4

West Side Square Cleaner Offers Pick Up and Delivery

Cleans, presses, alters and makes men's clothes and cleans skirts. Will call for and deliver. New phone 40. Located at No. 6 West Side Square.

West Side Square

Squire Terry Dead In Lewisville After Illness

Squire A. G. Terry longtime Enton county resident died Wednesday at age eighty six at his Lewisville home after a period of feebleness. Survived by son Cal Terry of Dallas and two daughters one married and one unmarried in Lewisville. Funeral services were held Thursday and the remains interred at Smith cemetery near Lewisville.

Squire A. G. Terry Enton County Lewisville Squire Terry Cal Terry Dalas Smith Cemetery

Long and Turner Co Ad Promotes Minnis Drug Store Watermelons

The notice urges readers to be sure of accuracy and to take prescriptions to Minnis' Drug Store. It also advertises ice cold watermelons at Alliance Milling Company with 24 hour availability and emphasizes service for any order size from Long and Turner Co.

Minnis’ Drug Store Alliance Milling Company

New Suit Filed Listing District Court Actions

A roundup of recently filed district court suits includes L. D. Lane versus kh B Wilkerson for damages and to try title. Annie May Roberts versus W W Roberts for divorce. J M Battle versus Martha Battle for divorce or partition. C M Candle versus M K and T Railway for damages. W F Maye versus T and P Railway for damages. North British and Mercantile Co. versus G E B and D W Light for debt. J R Wat king Medical Co. versus J O Hoard and L E Hoard for debt. B F Kelsey versus J Gough and Maggie C Gough to remove cloud from title. T J Lyshon versus Springside Jersey Farm for debt. D P Hutson et al. versus A L Hutson for partition. Maggie M Wilkerson versus Alva Wilkerson for divorce. Susie Hollang versus W J Holland. Laura Curbow versus Will Curbow for divorce.

District Court L. D. Lane Kh. B

Installation of Rev. Andrew Fairchild Heltman as pastor

A large crowd gathered at the American Presbyterian church for the installation of Rev. Andrew Fairchild Heltman as pastor. Rev. James Anderson presided and preached the sermon. Rev. J. A. Norris delivered the charge to the congregation, and Rev. J. T. Franklin delivered the charge to the pastor. Rev. Nicholson from the San Antonio presbytery joined the local body and will serve at Sanger, while Rev. Sparks from McMinnville presbytery will move to Whitesboro to lead the work there.

American Presbyterian Church Andrew Fairchild Heltman James Anderson Storeburg J. A. Norris Valley View J. T. Franklin Sanger Nicholson Presbytery San Antonio Sanger, Rey Sparks McMinnville Presbytery Whitesboro

West Oak Street Gets Wet to Save Macadam

City used a sprinkler on West Oak Street from nightfall to midnight to preserve the dry macadam. Street Commissioner Wiggs ordered the watering to prevent traffic damage. Residents benefited with dust relief and cooler air as the surface was thoroughly dampened.

West Oak Street Wiggs West Oak

Duggan Abstract Co Relocates During Headquarters Rebuild

Duggan Abstract Co moves to the courthouse temporarily while its permanent headquarters are rebuilt on the south side of the square at 309.

The Duggan Abstract Co Court House

Late Personal Mentions And Local Moves

Mrs. T. M. Jones is sic'x. Mrs. J. A. Thomas visits Dallas. The daughter of Jack Jones sick with tonsillitis. Sam Gary returns home from Los Angeles and other Western cities. H. A. Wolsohn leaves John A. Hann & Co. to join Exchange National Bank. E. D. Curtis promoted to the window. Asthma cure ad offers free trial information from Frontier Asthma Company Buffalo New York.

T. M. Jones J. A. Thomas Dallas Jack Jones Sam Gary Los Angeles San Francisco Seattle Wash H. A. Wolsohn John A. Hann & Co Exchange National Bank E. D. Curtis Frontier Asthma Company Buffalo, N. Y

Denton Show Promises Largest Art Squares Collection

Magill and Shepard announce the largest variety and stock of art squares ever shown in Denton, highlighting extensive display and selection for local buyers and visitors.

Denton Magill & Shepard

Texas to Kansas Auto Trip by Husbands

Mr and Mrs B E Husbands formerly of Denton now at Hillsboro plan a road trip to Elk Falls Kansas. The 590 to 600 mile journey will be in their Buick light touring car. Gibson's Grocery markets Springside Dairy farm butter as a top Denton product. The Wilson Hardware Company offers free plumbing estimates.

B. E B. Husbands Denton Hillsboro Dallas Elk Falls Kans Gibson's Springside Gibson South Side Square

Majestic Presents Thompson and Farrar in Denton

At the Majestic theater tonight the vaudeville team Thompson and Farrar makes its Denton debut as a high class refined sketch act. The program promises new pictures changing each night.

Majestic Theater Denton Thompson and Farrar

Lipton Gelatine Jelly Tabs for cooling dessert

Lipton's Gelatine Jelly Tabs available in lemon orange cherry and port flavors. Each package makes a pint. Long and Turner Co Gibson's grocery holds Springside butter exclusive agency. 202¢ 10 words 6 times 0c-Classified.

Lipton Long & Turner CO Gibson's Grocery Store Springside Gibson's Grocery South Side Square

Weds in August in Newton Illinois

Mrs Hale Johnson invites guests to the marriage of her daughter Fannie Maud to William Taylor Evers on Thursday evening August 12 1909 at eight o'clock in Newton Illinois. The groom is a well known business man from Denton and son of Mr and Mrs Am o Evers. The bride previously taught at Jno B Denion college.

Comegys Rank Debate Tied to School Leadership

A Gainesville booster questions Capt E F Comegys status as head of public schools arguing that supervising nearly 1900 students requires higher rank than his Civil War title. He suggests the school board recognize General Comegys and direct communications accordingly. Local ads note Columbia disc and cylinder records and Springside butter from Gibsons Grocery.

Gainesville Denton E. F. Comegys Comegys Light Brigade Balaklava

Happenings In Society At Woodward Home Tonight

Mr and Mrs Will Woodward entertain this evening for Mrs Wei and Miss Leahy guests at the Woodward home Miss Lillian Sullivan hosted Wednesday honoring her cousin Miss Rice of Sanger Dancing and contests marked the evening The house gleamed with woodland vines Miss Maggie Robinson served at the punch bowl A social followed at Susan Cobb s home with many young guests Games and music filled the night Refreshments of iced watermelon and fruit were served to a long list of guests including Susan Cobb Pearl McCormick Mattie Autrey Madie and Maudie Brownlow Mattie McMath Mary Goodfellow Mertie Collins Katie Dyer Kate Johnson Pearl Miller and several gentlemen.

Will Woodward Wei Miss Leahy Woodward Lillian Sulliva Susan Cobb Pearl McCormick Mattie Autrey Madie Maudie Brownlow Mattie McMath Mary Goodfellow Mertie Collins Katie Dyer Kate Johnson Pearl Miller Messrs John Lucian Haustein Lou Ledbetter Vernice Taliaferro

Special porch and lawn goods prices from Magill and Shepard

Magill and Shepard advertise special prices on porch and lawn goods. They promote peanut butter sandwiches for hot weather lunches and urge readers to advertise instead of waiting for buyers.

Magill & Shepard Long & Turner CO

Sanitary Plumbing Seeks New Job With Estimates Offered

A local plumbing firm states it can complete work for less money and invites inquiries for estimates. The message emphasizes willingness to take on fewer connections and negotiate bills as a path to securing work.

Denton Plumbing Co. T B Porter Manager

Denton Plumbing Company appoints T B Porter as manager. Announcement notes leadership role and local business operations.

Denton Briefs Include Anniversary, Damages Ruling

S. O. Beall marks eleven years in Denton with quiet celebration. Mrs. M. L. Chapman wins $300 damages against the city over planned street through her property. Col. Henry Frederick Edson of Mississippi will lecture in Devon on August 8 on True Living and the Real Meaning of Life.

M.L. Chapman Denton Henry Frederick Edson Mississippi Devon

REMGVAD NOTICE

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.

Denton County National Bank Denton Trust Company

Catholic Services Announcement and Local Advertisements

It notes services at the Catholic church on August 8 at 10 30 a m. A local ad mentions coffee orders as “Some more of the same kind” from customers. Long Turner Co S W Kanady will set contracts for good oak cord wood at 16 dollars per card lots measured after delivery. Wilson Hardware Company invites prices on plumbing supplies and work.

Long & Turner CO S. W. Kanady Wilson Hardware Company

Auctioneer Offers Denton Property on Ash and Elm

An agent will be in Denton Friday and Saturday to sell property on Ash Street and North Elm Street including possibly lots and houses. They request offers for lots, houses, or both and mention exchange for Dallas property. New phone 229 and address A. P. Cowan 45 West Hickory Denton. 300¢

Denton Ash St N. Elm Dallas A. P. Cowan West Hickory

Correction on Dewitt Houser’s family ties in Argyle death

The Wednesday obituary corrected that Dewitt Houser, killed by a train at Argyle, was the nephew of Dr. Houser and the son of Mrs. M. R. Houser, not the doctor’s son.

Dewitt Houser Argyle Dr. Houser M. R. Houser

Man and His Mate 50c at Curtis' Drug Store

A brief item notes selling price of a product at Curtis Drug Store. The entry mentions a man and his mate for fifty cents, indicating a sale or promotion at the local shop. The exact product is not specified in the readable text.

Man Curtis’ Drug Store

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Panama Hall-Scruggs & CO Caddell Barber Shop Remova Kanady Building Craddock Building H. B. Caddell Denton Steam Laundry C. P. Poe Wrixes Insurance George Sheridan Krum Ntaki Blanks Barber Shop Good Bath R. M. Mitchell H. F. Schweer & Co A. G. McMath W. D. Burks W. B. Montgomery B. G. Bradford Burks-Montgomery Realty Company F. & M. Bank Pilot Point Texas Peoples Home Telephone CO Denton, Transfer CO W.R. Scott Denton St'm Lye Works & Hattery Schmitz’s Denton County Cour A. F. Heltman Taliaferro Kansas Amusemes Evers Hardware Co Schmitz WM. T. Evers Frances Johnson Columbia Disc and Cylinder Taliaferro’s North Side Southwest Corner Square Farmers Implement and Vehicle Co C. E. Fowler T. B. Porter Mgr S. O. Beall Palace H. H. Hardin & Co
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