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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1913
Page
4
The case T A Rowe versus Marion Crutchfield opens for a third trial in county court with about 150 dollars involved after two prior mistrials.
In county court the suit of T A Rowe versus Marion Crutchfield and John Wallitz nears its third trial after earlier mistrials and a jury failure. The case, filed March 30, 1911, saw a Wednesday morning continuance denied with exceptions. The trial panel included N C Balls and others. Teacle Haynie suit yielded a plaintiff verdict. Probate and civil docket actions include estates of Martha Beebe and Eastwood, executor and appraisers named. New suits filed since July term include Valley Oil Co versus Salmon and several Swindall cases along with Artesian Mfg Bottling Works against Denton Bottling Works.
Charles Smith and Elsie Prideaux married Tuesday night at the Prideaux home. Smith, a Denton native and former court stenographer, is now a court reporter in Sherman. The couple, who visited Denton with Smith’s father E. H. Smith, plan to reside in Sherman after a trip.
A divorce suit styled Martin M. King versus Nancy C. King is filed in district court. Deeds record transfers: Sarah J. McGee et al to B. T. McGee for 160 acres in the Stephen Riggs survey valued at 9600 dollars and Annie E. Miller to M. Burch for lot 9 and part of lot 8 in Stroud Addition to Deneon for 3000 dollars. Bureh of Drop buys Mrs Annie Miller’s home on West Sycamore and plans to move to Denton. he leaves the farm in his sons’ care. A Tim Lawrence baby visiting East of town is diagnosed with scarlet fever after a rash investigation. Mid-week First Methodist prayer meeting set for 8:15 p.m. on the church lawn. Psalm 19 and topic Vacation and God’s Out-of-Doors. Rev F O Miller and wife of McKinney visiting the Wells family on South Elm. Miller represents Superannuate Homes for North Texas Conference. Mrs H S VanCleave’s injury from a Hickory Creek auto accident is not as serious as feared. leg bruised but not fractured.
A durable hose arrives in Denton claiming the longest service life and the lowest price among rivals, promising a standout value for shoppers seeking reliable plumbing supply.
Local visitors and departures noted across Denton and nearby towns. Names include H Knapp from Parvin, G C Strickland in Bagwell, Pansy Ellis in Pilot Point, Horace Witherspoon to St. Louis, Annie Baker to Mingo, Lois Robbins and Maud Powers in Gainesville, and many others visiting or traveling to Dallas, Decatur, Bonham, Van Alstyne, Tioga, Sherman, and beyond.
Daily availability of fresh vegetables along with watermelons and cantaloupes. Contact by phone at 342 for orders or inquiries.
Damaged corn usable as chicken and hog feed offered at 40 cents per bushel at Alliance Mill. Purchaser to furnish sacks.
Residents are invited to a Thursday night ticketed event at the Are Dome to support cleanup efforts. Organizers urge attendance to boost funds and volunteer participation for local environmental efforts.
A brief notice advertises groceries from Sample's sanitary bin and fly proof cabinet claiming top market quality. Contact Phone 342 and T. C. Sample on the east side for details.
A local business urges customers to relax about groceries and promises full service. They invite calls to reach them via two phone lines, including one at 44 Long and King.
Smyrna reports welcome rain improving cotton conditions. Local social notes list visits: Mrs. A. Peep with her father Mr. Stephens in Sanger. Mrs. Ed Vaughn in Fort Worth. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Vickary of Denton with W. D. Fortune and family. Mrs. W. C. Foster and daughter Katie in Roanoke. Will Splawn in Denton. Effie Hargis returning from Denton. Mrs. W. C. Foster visiting son Marsh Foster in Aubrey.
An old newspaper fragment details a free trial treatment from Frontier Asthma Company Room 107 Buffalo, with a stray note about a fresh vegetable shipment to Pas ehall's. a benefit at the Airdome tomorrow night with 10 cent prices, summer millinery, Denton County watermelons at Turner Bros, cabinet photos and postcard deals, and a cleanup benefit Thursday night at the Airdome.
Fire and water damaged Turner Bros. corn operations with reports of lost stock and property. The Manchester Union notes the quote about memory as a separate remark.
A sensational drama centers on a gentleman thief reformed by love for his employer’s daughter. The production portrays criminal haunts with powerful character study and emotional impact.
John Holden fires at a burglar fleeing his home. Detective Warding finds a large diamond on the library rug and suspects a theft. A woman posing as a book agent recovers the set. Warding and police trap the thieves and arrest the group with help from the accomplice’s evidence.
Advice urges careful and complete filling of prescriptions to aid doctors. The note promises fresh pure drugs and skillful compounding by experienced staff. Packages are delivered to all city areas at no extra charge for those sick or caring for ill relatives.
An old fisherman dries his net on the beach then goes to a tavern. Jim and Helen swim and wrap Helen in the net for a playful ride home. While they are away, Jim's clothes vanish and the fisherman laughs. The program thanks patrons.
News reached Wednesday of the July 17 wedding at Central Baptist Los Angeles between Miss Nannie Mellvain daughter of Mr and Mrs T L Mellvain of Ponder and W W Merryman. The couple met in Paris where both taught. Merryman, recently assigned to the Coast and Geodetic Survey, sailed for Honolulu with the bride’s party instead of a fall ceremony at Ponder. They will reside in Honolulu for two years.
An advertisement urges keeping Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for burns cuts bruises and wounds in every home. J H Polance of Delvalle Texas reports the salve saved his daughter’s cut foot and others praise its effectiveness. The ad cites J T Raley & Co as endorsers and claims the salve is the world’s best.
A new shipment of sailor hats arrives as late summer and early fall accessorie options expand at the shop, complementing daily vegetable selections.
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