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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1909
Page
8
W R Scott offers cleaning and pressing of men s clothes and skirts with pickup and delivery service. Located at No 6 West Side Square with a new phone 40 for contact.
The city editor notes Capt. Whayne’s roasting ears on June 4 while gardeners claim earlier ears. Walter Lattimore reports the Lattimore family had roasting ears by May 26 and others by May 1 or June 1. Whayne says he picked corn June 1 with fresh garden corn. May 26 remains the earliest date reported.
A short notice urges readers to develop the habit of visiting Minnis Drug Store and notes Wilson Hardware Company as a source for sanitary plumbing at reasonable prices.
Local brief notes an Alliance Milling company annual stockholders meeting this afternoon. Jess Burch of S. S. Freeman place west of Bolivar reports drought causing replanting of cotton and poor corn yields in the county. Mrs. Garrett Wells near town injured Friday when fingers were mashed in a window sash.
The Denton school board Saturday morning employed Prof Ross Compton as teacher of English and History at Denton High. Compton comes from the University of Missouri at Columbia.
Commencement week at Southland University begins with a Sunday baccalaureate sermon at Pearl Street Church of Christ at 7 30 p m. John Straiton dubbed Knight of the Grip will deliver the address. The week features a declaiming contest Tuesday, a joint German Literary society program Wednesday, a music recital and expression event Wednesday evening, an expression class play Thursday, and Friday evening graduation exercises.
Denton county farmers plan to plant June corn after wheat harvest, aiming to double crop this season. If conditions hold, plowing will start soon and be completed by July, with several growers including J R Christal and Ted Davis pursuing the late planting option. One farmer, W G Evans, yielded 65 bushels per acre on bottom land with late July planting last year. The initiative will be closely watched.
Local churches publish Sunday school times and sermons across Cumberland Presbyterian First Christian Otis Hawkins and other congregations. Notable events include Miss Elsie McClanahan singing at First Presbyterian Arlington and a commencement sermon by John Straley for Southland University.
Farm land inquiries flood available property listings. List your property with us for potential buyers. Money to loan at seven percent interest offered by The Denton Trust Company.
Community favorite Minnis' Drug Store emphasizes service and value as a longstanding local destination. The slogan invites shoppers to “think of Minnis'” when choosing a drug store, reflecting the store's broad selection and neighborhood roots.
A brief notice highlights paper napkins lunch sets and doilies available at Minnis Drug Store. The item listing emphasizes household goods offered by the local shop.
S O White in Jacksboro and W B Francis resting at home amid local social rounds. Mrs Jas Eads of Frederick Oklahoma visits relatives. Worth S Ray back from Oklahoma City business. J W Cook to Memphis for Confederate reunion. Mr and Mrs A Burton return from Wolfe City with Mrs Burton improved. A Whayne Robertson to join veterans to Memphis. B E Greenlee to prospect state after Dallas stay. D H Wisdom at home. J R Peel notes bond talk for better roads in precinct No 2. Abbott of Pure Food and Dairy Commission heads to Dallas for inspection, salary issues slow work. F O McReynolds and N A Button from the east report rain would help crops. lice reported on cotton. G W Raines of Alaska Oklahoma visits county, discusses float sample valued high in gold and silver.
Miss Ruth Bates daughter of Major and Mrs Reuben H Bates married Jake Blanchard at 3 oclock Saturday afternoon at the bride's home in Denton. Rev Bates officiated in a small setting attended by immediate family. The couple will live near Decatur after the ceremony.
The advertisement touts McCall Patterns as the most trusted choice for home sewing projects. It highlights their broad selection and worldwide popularity among hobbyists and makers seeking fashionable, easy to follow patterns.
An advertisement promises a home asthma cure with trial treatment and full information free of charge. It directs readers to write Frontier Asthma Company Room 702 Buffalo NY for details.
Minnis Drug Store offers prescription work and urges customers to compare prices. Wilson Hardware Company promotes plumbing supplies and services, inviting shoppers to price shop between these local outlets.
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