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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1909
Page
8
The T. and P. railway at Denton reported handling a total of forty six tarloads of merchandise during the week ending May 31. Cars received numbered thirty and sixteen cars were sent out. The average per week this season, excluding the Katy, is about twenty cars.
A horse driven by J. F. Bell and Wilson was struck by a street car on West Oak Street around 7:30 pm Tuesday. The horse bolted onto the tracks and collided with the car, its head smashing the glass of the carriage. no one in the buggy was injured.
A list of potential marriage licenses appears with names such as Jim aed and Alice Hol col, L. Davis and Gelora Blanks, Henry Vanzandt and Martha Whit, Harrison Harpool and Jessie Skiles, M. L. Johnson and Henrietta Trimble, Nealy McNutt and Flora Lawson, QO M. Beck and Emma Lark, T. F. Gosset and Etta Jones.
A Denton county vision praises farmers for seizing opportunities and seeking information to improve themselves. Merchants support development efforts and foresee grand success for the city. Although progress has been slow, the outlook remains bright and the community is united in backing Denton.
Miss Nell and Miss Ethel Hester visit Dallas friends while Mrs. Edgar Kelly attends a Methodist conference. Ellen Buster of Sanger visits the Buster household. Maud Zumwalt hosts Beatrice Allen and Audrey Lanford of Aubrey. Turner plans Seattle trip for a state fair, and Pat Naylor travels to Fort Sumner with kin. Abney Ivey and Walter Ivey attend Myrtle Ivey and Hall’s wedding. Farrs go to Fort Worth for a ministerial meeting and Fort Worth University exercises.
Muday night at Col and Mrs Sam Hawkins hosted a progressive forty two party on North Lo cust street. Guests came from the Hawkins houses and guests from the College of Industrial Arts. The lawn was lit for the game and refreshments followed. Attending were Mr and Mrs Ed Hawkins Mrs C W Wood of Swan Mrs Rhoda Burris of Weir Mrs Ella Hawkins Miss Lot tie Trail Mary Pinson Kathrine McLeod Nellie Mills Alice Smith Pyrene Wood Bess Brow der Minnie Blount Laura Pinson Amy Burris Oberia Robinson Mary Wilmouth from the college and Messrs Earl Wood Swan and Walter Orr Denton.
The Chamber of Commerce describes itself as a public institution aiming at Denton county’s development. It urges public spirited citizens to join and help progress by patronizing home industry and contributing to Denton’s growth.
In planning a June 14 trades day Denton merchants showcase a generous prizes collection. Local business leaders express unity and optimism, vowing to back the event and attract shoppers with liberal offers.
The Class Day exercises for the College of Industrial Arts featured a colorfully staged parade from the south gates to the auditorium. Senior Miss Lucy Hamilton led the day with nine pioneer rose bushes planted for nine early preparatory graduates. the program included class history, poems, songs, a key presentation, a class prophecy, and a gift of Millet’s Gleazers.
The Daily reports that by 12 39 today about 270 students were enrolled at the Normal college for the summer term. The building was filled with others awaiting enrollment and Dr Bruce indicated that early indications pointed to a full opening day similar to prior years. More students were expected this afternoon and over the next week, with new faces arriving daily.
Prof Jno E Atcheson of Fort Worth marries Miss Mittie May Peters at the Peters home in Farmer Young county on Sunday May 30 at 2 15. The groom, son of T B Atcheson of Deaton, has served as Farmer public school principal for two years and won a third term. Mrs Peters is a druggist’s daughter and a social favorite. The couple will reside in Fort Worth after visiting relatives in Graham.
Mrs John M Taylor died in Dallas Tuesday after a several year illness. The body arrived for burial yesterday at 4 25 p m. She was wife of Jona M Taylor of South Locust street Denton and had lived in Dallas for years. She leaves two daughters and two or three sons.
Mrs W E Bass of Whitesboro spoke to the Denton clubs Presbyterial Society on the Biennial Review proceedings in St Louis in April. The program included songs and a duet, with readings by Mrs Ella Egan and Mrs Harwell. Mrs Bass then departed for Lewisville to address their Presbyterial society.
The Chamber outlines its thirty day operation and urges Denton County residents to study the bond issue for public highways. It defends public roads as essential for county development, urges unity beyond private gain, and calls loyal citizens to examine the proposal and offer remedies for any defects.
The Chamber of Commerce discusses good roads as a national issue with practical benefits beyond railroads. It argues roads are essential in growing regions, advisory in nature, and reflects the public spirited goals of its members.
The Denton Chamber of Commerce announces a plan to attract San Antonio firms, praising publicity and united local effort to boost Denton’s growth and community support.
The piece argues that Trade Day will directly aid Denton merchants by directing business locally and keeping earnings within the community. It urges every resident to patronize home industries, claiming it is the strongest local truth and a way to support homes and families.
The article praises Denton for diverse industries and upcoming improvements. It notes a local chicken seller turning sixty birds for $36, and highlights agricultural displays at the Dallas fair. It compares local front modernization to Sherman, stresses Chamber of Commerce remodeling, and invites citizen involvement.
State Agriculture Agent Quick Sall, in charge of demonstration work for the department of agriculture, spoke at the Chamber of Commerce today and praised Denton county for its promising potential. He stated the county has great possibilities and emphasized agricultural development.
Denton County residents hear praise for modern farming methods and road improvements. Speakers from Quicksall to Dukeart urge scientific farming, costly roads as economy, and note local prosperity surpasses other regions while Dr. Fritz reports Dex ton County as especially promising on his lecture tour.
A traveler recounts journey along the watch route visiting Nebraska Colorado Utah California and Arizona. The report emphasizes Den ton county as notably great and consistent experiences across states.
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