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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1910
Page
5
June 14 Sanger reports a crowded meeting with R V Davidson a gubernatorial candidate and C Owsley of Denton introducing a children's service program. Local visits include Rev Marston missionary and social rounds with the Shirley family and Gainesville guest Miss May Carr.
Sunnydale reports a cool spell benefiting the corn crop and a drying pattern. Miss Coolie Yeck of Sanger visits relatives while locals attend children day exercises at Lynchburg with families mentioned.
Miss Beasie Avery returns from Lewisville and Walker Riley of Rosebud visits Garza. B N Sallee travels to Davis Oklahoma after a message about his brother ill. Miss Mae Sanders attends school in Dallas and visits parents. Miss Florence Newton visits in Lewisville. Jas Carter visits daughter Mrs W B Reed in Colleville. Miss Etta Wright returns from Denton sister T20% Fritts. Mr and Mrs S A Bailey and children of Denton visit. W O W decoration postponed due to member absence. Born to Mr and Mrs Knox Sanders a girl. Mr and Mrs E H Cornwell visit their son Joe at Stamford. Francis Williams dies after typhoid illness, buried Swisher cemetery. Mrs W H Wood of Arlington visits Mrs J M Bratcher. Geo Sallee of Houston visits parents. Alva and Millary McGalliard market potatoes in Frisco. Miss Lillian McCabe of Denton visits friends. Ira Cornwell goes to Haskell county. Pockrus brothers threshing hemp in area.
In CoxwINth June 13 weather shines with ideal conditions aiding farmers'a trashing. A lively children's day program at Lynchburg drew a large crowd. Visitors included Misses Mattie Robbie Clark and Mr. George Elbert with family. Bethel picnic shifts to July 2, moving Lynchburg event to June 25. committee progress reported.
Residents and visitors frequent Lewisville and surrounding towns. Includes travel between Dallas Oklahoma Ardmore Fort Worth Denton and Richardson with many relatives visiting, hosting and returning home.
Gribble Springs reports a good crowd at Sunday night prayer meeting. Attendees for children's day from Lynthburg included Miss Maud Pass Jewel Enlow and Dudley Sparkman. Ladies Aid plans an ice cream supper on June 25 as rain is needed for corn suffering from hot winds.
June report from Krum notes visits by Miss Bertha Kindred and Mrs. Joe Chandler among others. It mentions crops with corn tasseling and the school building’s first story rising. Several residents from nearby towns are visiting relatives, and Dr. Hayes opens a new office.
Migg Oliver of Denton visited here. Ben McFall visiting relatives will return Friday. Edison Mounts of Belle visiting his mother here. Mrs Bale traveled to Pilot Point for her cousin's wedding. Miss Turner of Denton was here. Mr and Mrs J J Hornsby visited Mr Riddle who has returned from out West. Charlie Hornsby of Lewisville was here. The Woodmen Circle initiated twenty five members Saturday night. Denton residents include C C Cofer Norma Myers Jackson Nathan Storrie Mrs I F E Jones Lem Martin Byron Smith and Jennie McGee."
Dr J W McCullock visited Denison while families from Bartonville Denton Roanoke Saltillo and Ponder arrive for visits. A large crowd attended the Methodist children's exercises. A mule kicked J S Chambers injuring two front teeth. The Pile Point Cotton and Ol company buys the local gin. old buildings to be removed for new machinery. Miss Edna Hickey of Denton visited relatives.
The sixth annual Baptist encampment will be held July 14 at Hancock park Lampasas lasting ten days. J C Guy of Denton speaks on B Y P U day with E E Lee, other days feature Latimore Moody and Scarborough among others. Railroads offer reduced rates boosting expected attendance. Dr M T Andrews of Lampasas is association secretary.
Classified listing from Bud Williams in Ponder Texas offers a full length seven inch threshing machine belt for sale. Seller D. J. Carithers notes price 262 cents and requests local contact.
Vital statistics note multiple births in Aubrey and surrounding towns including Collie Haren and Aubrey with a boy born April 5, Fib Dobson and wife west of Aubrey with a boy born April 7, R. S. Stephens and wife Aubrey with a girl born April 30, Frank Yarbrough and wife Springhill with a boy born May 1, J C Haynie and wife Aubrey with a boy born May 1, John Gadberry and wife Aubrey with a boy born June 5, Shelley Willis and wife Ponder with a boy born May 15, Ben Harrison and wife Ponder with a boy born May 25, Harshaw and wife Ponder with a girl born June 1, S A Green and wife near Argyle with a boy born May 0, S K Owens and wife near Argyle with a boy born May 19, Lonnie Johnson and wife Pilot Point with a girl born June 5, F Phillips and wife Pilot Point with a boy born June 9.
Fire at Josephine in Collin County Tuesday caused about 10000 dollars in damage destroying roughly half of the village business district. Local crews battled the blaze as residents reported smoke and flames across Main Street.
J. F. Raley & Co. offers pure sanitary soda water with the right flavor and coldness. Plain or fancy drinks, ice cream and fruit combinations available at The Nyal Drug Store located in the middle of South Sid Square.
Denton date June 16 reports quiet cotton quotations and a generally dull grain market. Local wheat sells at 82 to 83 cents per bushel on a 59-pound basis while truck receipts stay strong. Fort Worth livestock shows cattle 3500 head receipts and as trade rests, beef steers top at 6.65 while hogs reach 9.25.
Feedstuffs section shows bid and asking prices for wheat corn cotton seed meal hulls and related feeds with wholesale and retail ranges. Prairie and alfalfa hay oats and bran are priced per ton or per 100 pounds, along with potatoes flour and corn meal figures for wholesale and retail use.
A notice invites readers to obtain a mailbox that can be fastened at the gate to speed mail delivery. The box allows the carrier to deposit mail without the resident answering at the door, saving time and avoiding interruptions.
A price list shows bacon in various cuts with wholesale and retail per pound costs. Smoked sides and wrapped bellies priced per pound, breakfast bacon priced per pound. Hams offered wholesale and retail per pound. Lard rates include country wholesale, kettle rendered cans and buckets bulk pricing. Onions priced wholesale per pound and retail at noted rates.
Butter per pound at 10 to 30 cents cash or trade delivered to private residences hotels and boarding houses 2 to 25 cents. Creamery butter per pound 26 1 36 cents. Eggs wholesale 12 1 2 cents trade retail per dozen 15 cents. Peaches per bushel wholesale 1 to 1 50 dollars retail per gallon 20 cents.
The notice lists poultry rates including HENS BROILERS 1 to 11 pounds at ib 8c 16c FRYERS 10 to 12 1-2c OLD ROOSTERS 15c each GUINEAS per dozen 1.50 DUCKS per dozen $3 Details reflect regional price quotes and item descriptions for market buyers.
Livestock prices show hogs at six to seven cents per pound for light weights and one to four cents for heavies. Cows bring two and three quarters to three and a half cents per pound.
Onions per dozen bunches 35c retail per bunch 5c Lettuce per dozen bunches 35c retail per bunch 6c Squash per pound 31-2c retail 5c Beans wholesale per bushel 1.00 to 1.20 retail per gallon 20c New potatoes wholesale per bushel 1.00 to 1.10 retail per peck 30c English peas wholesale per bushel Soc retail per gallon 15c
Neal Walden is in the city and many residents from Dallas Aubrey Fort Worth and nearby towns visit or conduct business. Names include J W Allens from Aubrey S J Carroll from Dallas Luther Smith in Fort Worth. Mrs E H Scott Ferris. R T Jones Fort Worth. Miss Minnie Martin Cisco. Miss Nita Rogers Pilot Point. Mrs J F Durham and Agnes visiting Rosedale. J V McReynolds family with Harris. Dr J S Abbott and R H Hoffman Jr Waco appearances. bankers from Pilot Point Denton county officials at court. Miss Lavinia Gillespie returns.
Retail notice offers skirts dresses and trimmed hats with reduced prices. White lingerie dresses worth six to eight dollars arrive early in the season and are marked down to three seventy five and five dollars for quick sale. See them.
The commissioners court finishes its work as an equalization board on Wednesday. Bank, railroad, telephone and telegraph representatives are heard on renditions, none changed yet, with actions expected Wednesday afternoon. Thursday begins regular court business.
The Tae Shoe Store displays fashionable footwear emphasizing style and snap. Customers are invited to view the new collection highlighting comfort, durability, and eye catching design.
Taste drives demand as shoppers flock to Candy Kitchen in North Side Square for milkshakes reputed for rich flavor and lingering satisfaction. Local lines form as the shop becomes a popular stop.
Kk L McCoy breeders offer prize winning White Wyandottes eggs for sale at 1.50 dollars and for setting 15 eggs. Route 1 Roasoke Texas.
Wm. E. Hawkins, commissioner of insurance and banking, refuses Governor Campbell's demand to resign, asserting the governor lacks power to remove him. The stand centers on authority and political friction within state governance.
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