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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1910
Page
12
Three Denton banks will close all day Friday for Jefferson Davis's birthday marking the first such observance in their history. The postoffice will have a half holiday with hours from 7 am to 12 pm and close the afternoon while deliveries and collections run as usual in the morning.
A fresh shipment of red snapper fish arrived this morning at City Market, advertised by Smith's Restaurant for customer purchase and dining use.
Sheriff forces arrest five men on a train riding charge. The group includes two white men and three African American men. Those jailed are Thos Rogers Jerry Mel Carty Eddy Washington Henry Bates and Billy Malone.
A health piece extols Electric Bitters as a remedy for women seeking beauty and well being. It links constipation and kidney poisons to blemishes and dull complexions and claims the tonic regulates stomach liver and kidneys to purify blood strengthen nerves and improve skin and breath. The ad promotes 50cc bottles at J. F. Raley & Co.
Phone City Market advertises premium meat selections available daily at fixed prices. The notice emphasizes consistent quality and reliable service for customers seeking top grade cuts and timely availability.
An ad offers a home asthma cure trial with full information at no charge. The Frontier Asthma Company advertises a free treatment program and provides contact at Room 702 in Buffalo New York.
Mrs Sam Hawkins and Mrs Ella Hawkins entertained for their C I A girls at Mrs Sam Hawkins home Tuesday night. Several games of 42 were played and refreshments served to a number of students and visitors. Hogs sales planned in Denton and shoats for sale first Monday. See me on the square W W Wright 252c
A six room east front residence on Ponder avenue with bath and a large 100 by 212 foot lot and a good barn. Sacrifice price is 1250 dollars. See Egan and Chandler, second door east of the Exchange Bank.
Co F Witherspoon and Sons advertise sale of hay corn and oats offering rough quantities and delivery terms. The notice emphasizes farm supplies and commodity availability from the firm.
Report describes a 30 foot plus giant boa constrictor muzzled in a reinforced den with keeper for public safety. The narrative promotes a traveling exhibition featuring exotic animals, sacred snakes, and a India Africa show under one tent with rare birds and glass blowers. It touts the exhibition as a premier natural history display in Chicago or St. Louis venues.
A women’s club gathering described as a grand social function showcased a suffragette speaker who engaged the audience with economics notes and a chair platform moment. The program included a live demonstration on restoring old floors with Chi-Namel offered at two cents per square foot, inviting readers to visit the store for details and purchases.
Sherman High School fell 4 to 2 to Denton in a Saturday game noted for tight defense and timely errors. Biggs starred in the field for Sherman while Bailey drove in runs and Andrews struggled with control for Denton. Reece and Francis scored in the sixth inning on errors and hits.
A report notes giant snakes attacked and swallowed whole turkeys and chickens during the Carnival event at 8 o'clock, prompting concern and local warnings.
The North Texas State Normal School summer session enrollment reached 436 by noon Thursday as trains on Wednesday and Thursday brought additional students. More arrivals were expected Friday and Saturday.
H H Hardin and Co and J W Bone announce relocation of their Denton lumber yard from West Hickory to their own property opposite the Masonic temple on East Hickory. They plan to expand stock and invite continued patronage offering sharpening and repair services.
The article notes common indoor pests including fleas and mites and discusses control measures. It emphasizes that no single solution matches all pests and highlights integrated approaches for prevention and treatment.
A health note urges use of lice and vermin preparations on poultry and other livestock where chickens are kept. Each package is priced at 25 cents and no substitutes should be accepted from the manufacturer.
The Sul Ross camp of the United Confederate Veterans held decoration services on the fifth Sunday in May at the City cemetery. Judge J. D. Ferguson spoke, urging respect for fallen soldiers on both sides and recalling volunteers who joined the war effort. The Doraog society will host a dinner on June 18 on the square.
Notice announces Mr. C N Whitge joining asso ciated with Johnson & Gillespie in real estate and Buick autos. He will assist in sale or trade of farms ranches and city property at Craddock Building. Also Carnival show features giant snakes tonight at 9 with ten cent admission.
Advert confirms Parisian Sage as the premier auburn hair remedy claiming rapid dandruff and hair loss elimination, voluntary guarantees, and money back offer. It touts transformative shine and growth, with perfumed, non greasy formula available 50 cents a bottle from druggists and Curtis in Buffalo.
The College of Industrial Arts alumnae celebrated the closing event of the 1910 commencement with a fourth annual banquet at the Methodist dormitory. Forty five guests from six classes attended as Mr and Mrs Creek work retirement president were guests of honor. A five course luncheon was served and toasts honored 1910 graduates, engaged girls, absent members, and the alma mater with the loving cup presented byMiss Eula P Turner.
LATE PERSONAL MENTION lists Fred Wiggs from Aubrey J A Harmonson from Justin W T Johnson on business in Lewisville Miss Mamie Thurman visiting Celina Mrs Chas Mays visiting Pilot Point R M Phillips of Tioga Wednesday on business Hattie Trickey from Sanger visiting Mrs C N White D F Kirkpatrick Sr home from Lewisville Mrs M A Hill of Rector visiting Mollie McCormick W B Montgomery of Pilot Point here Wednesday Miss Marie Yakle of Marshall here for summer normal Mrs H B Caddel left for Gainesville Forrestburg C G Yarbrough of Nashville Tenn visiting his brother C L Yarbrough Mrs M M Harrall of Gonzales visiting daughter Mrs Arthur P Duggan Nannie Milliken and family of Lewisville moved to Denton Reinhardt returning to McKinney Mary Sterling of Fort Worth entertained during commencement week by Mrs Sam Hawkins then returned home Mound City paints may cost a trif le more but M R GILBERT
Auction note lists jerseys and mules for sale for cash or on time with Strickland and Pinckley handling the transaction as part of the Denton Chautauqua events running July 20 through 29.
Our drugstore promises accurate filling of any physician's prescription no matter where written. We offer complete stock, trained staff, and proper equipment to protect your interests and ensure safe medicine preparation. Delivery available citywide via both phones 188.
J A Minnis is noted for thirty years of service as a prescription druggist. The item highlights his extensive experience and longstanding role in medical provision.
In Austin on Wednesday the Court of Criminal Appeals reversed and remanded the Otis Phinney case from this county. Phinney was tried before Judge Zumwalt in county court with a guilty verdict and a $5 fine for stock law violation. Costs exceeded $220 amid numerous witnesses. Feeding giant snakes tonight at animal, bird and glass blowers show.
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