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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1910
Page
6
Farmers encouraged to save three or four bundles of good wheat for the Dallas Fair Exhibit. Neighbors urged to participate and send names or sample details to the Denton Chamber of Commerce secretary.
Mrs Anna Ross and Miss Cora McFarland depart Monday for a grand tour, sailing from Montreal at 9 a m aboard the Dominion of the White Star line. They will attend the Passion Play at Oberammergau and tour Scotland Belgium France Germany Italy, returning on the 8 8 Ryndam to New York around August 8. The party of about 50 is led by Rev J C Mimmz and Mrs Mimmz of Mexia Texas.
Harry Elmore sustained a broken finger when a brick struck him as it came down a chute at the Methodist church.
Dr. Westbrook relocates with his household to Hamlin to live with his married daughter. He plans to return to Fort Worth to resume his medical practice.
Henry Berry twelve year old son of Mr and Mrs G W Berry died at Como East Texas. Remains were shipped here for interment which occurred Tuesday morning at ten o clock. The Journal extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
The Journal notes that Mrs Stiles and Miss Jessie Hickman left Saturday for relatives in Gause Texas and will proceed to Rosebud to establish their future home. The newspaper extends regrets and best wishes for prosperity and happiness in Rosebud.
Four business rooms destroyed by fire are now owned by Robinson Smith and Foster and placed for bid to contractors for rebuilding. The new block aims to be highly modern and a credit to Roanoke. Bank officials expect to set the bank building contract in the coming days.
Roy Falls and his father were near J. T. Medelin's home on the town edge last Friday when ten-year-old Ver non Peck fell while playing in a tree. A ground broom handle protruded and the boy struck it, penetrating his leg and suffering a bad injury.
W C Taylor begins an addition to J M Medlin's warehouse as merchants anticipate using surplus land for expansion. The prospect hints at near full utilization of available town land by local traders.
C B Roberts son of W E Roberts living seven miles east of town died Saturday evening from tuberculosis after a long illness. He was 21 years 11 months and 16 days old. Interment was Sunday afternoon at 4 oclock at Cooper cemetery five miles northeast of the city.
Patent remedy advertisement states Chamberlain's Stomach and Live tablets brace nerves banish sick headache prevent despondency and invigorate the system sold by J A Minnis in the notice.
Prairie Mound reports pleasant weather for harvest with generally good crops needing rain. Local visits include Mrs. Houser and daughter, Miss Fay Jasper from Devon, Edna Gulledge McGregor with grandparents, and many others from Dallas, Fort Worth, Denton, and Wichita Falls. Remains of Mrs. Lela Gardner from Wichita Falls were interred at China Chapel. several residents visited kin in Dallas, Denton, and Terrell.
June 7 Sunn Ald reports Mrs G Vaughn visiting daughter Mrs J W Stuart northwest of Denton. Roach family visits. Attendees at Denton include J E Elrod and others. Aunt Mary Millwood visiting Corin his. Vada Elrod sick. Rain fell last night aiding crops after hot winds. D F Yeck and J W Hammonds went to Corinta Saturday.
Mrs. Will Starr and Miss Lula Drake from Pilot Point visited. balloon ascent drew a large crowd. Residents Noam Roark and C. W. Geers were in from Denison and Pilot Point. Several locals traveled to Fort Worth and St. Louis. others returned from Mineral Wells and Waco. The N O O F lodge attended Oak Grove decoration. ministers Tincher Avera and Jones returned from Oak Grove.
June 7 in Sanger notes a light rain and several local activities. Rev. Nicholson delivered sermons for the W O W, meetings honored mothers, and residents traveled to Wellington Indianapolis Denton and other nearby towns for visits and schooling.
One of the finest rains of the season fell Monday night making land too wet to plow. Farmers such as W D Pockrus and Rippy were active Monday checking farms and planning for a productive year. Local visitors include Mrs J P Garrison and Mrs F A Bennett of Garza with sick child Ike Davis at Mr Walker's home.
Miss Wilma Gentry returns from Dallas. O C Wyatt visits Dallas. Miss Minnie Bullock from Coppell stays with Mrs. Roy Bradley. John Robb and family visit J E Buster and family. J O Cowan returns from Wexahachie.
Mrs Burj Mc Gee of Lewisville visits here while Mrs Padgett visits relatives in Wenon. Several locals attend decoration services at Sanser. Visitors include Ey Braddley from Justin and Jake and Jack McCleary from Decatur. Rain nourishes crops as farmers near wheat harvest. Modern Woodmen hold grave decoration for brother SteCin.
June 9 Garza notes report burial of Henry Berry son of G W and Mrs Berry. Visitors include Donemple and R E Newton from Lewisville and Clow Bailey of Denton visiting grandparents J M Bailey. Teachers appointed Dixie Boyd Lewisville principal and Virginia Goode Denton intermediate teacher Archie Carter Arlington primary. Rain favored Garza.
June 6 Justin reports Mrs L TAYLOR and baby left for Chillicothe. West was in Dallas. Alma Reaves Lucile Gaston in Denton. Notables visiting Fort Worth include Dr Pennington L L Taylor Sue Parry J H Wilson. Ruby Jones Jimmie Bowers of Sanger in Justin. Mrs Joe Hall of Brady visiting relatives. Jno Bennett of Waco in town. Nanniebell Layfield home from Fort Worth school ill with smallpox as county health officer visits Wednesday.
The community records many visitors and locals traveling between Denton Bartonville and surrounding towns. Funerals shared focus as J A Simmons Sr and others are remembered with attendees from Dallas Hillsboro Roanoke Jacksboro Justin and Justin residents. Children’s Day activities are planned at the Methodist Church with Rev Silliman expected to attend.
Farmers busy cutting wheat and oats after a nice rain last Saturday that boosted corn and cotton. Misses Claudie McReynolds Tempest Holloway attend quarterly conference at Cooper. Mrs Upshur Wilson travels to French wells for her health. Mrs Mary Blakely returns to Denton. Rev Miller preached at Wesley. Wess Scroggins went to Sanger. Alfred Young to preach at Wesley Chapel next Sunday 11 am. League meeting was held Sunday night. Miss Kate Taylor returns home from school. Some children suffer whooping cough in the community.
Little Elm June 7 farmers near completion of wheat cutting and thrashers to start this week. Stinson Dudley returns from Denton and Jim Fuqua from Arizona. Little Elm Reds visit Denton White Sox for a doubleheader, Denton wins 6 5 and 3 2. Tom Killinksworth's home burned to the ground Thursday night.
Roanoke events include a Masonic lodge banquet and Ladies of the Eastern Star gathering. A Methodist revival begins the first Sunday in July with Rev Bryant assisting. Work starts on a new bank and four concrete buildings replacing fire losses. Local visits span Cisco, Pilot Point, Fort Worth, Denton, and Keller as residents travel for news and family.
A fine rain fell Monday night delaying threshing a few days. Hot winds damaged corn though cotton looks fine. Perry Woods of Dallas visited. B F Donaldd of Justin and Miss Woods of near Justin were here. Wednesday en route to Denton for the Summer Normal. Argyle Ledge No 698 elected officers for the Masonnic year led by W M H D Fullingim and others.
City Council of Denton Texas orders a special election for June 21 1910 to fill two Ward 2 alderman vacancies following deaths and resignations. Polling places include Lone Star Marble building East Hickory Ward 1, B F Paschall building public square Ward 2, City Hall West Oak Ward 3, Donahower block public square Ward 4. Ten day public notice required.
W. E. McCabe physician offers specialized care for female diseases of the rectum and related conditions. Office located over Garrsog and Kimmince drug store on the west side square in Denton Texas.
Dr Martin A B MD offers expert evaluation of eye ear nose and throat conditions from a clinic above Raleys Drug Store. He provides focused treatment for otolaryngology and related visual and auditory concerns.
Mayor C P Poe of Denton Texas issues a proclamation ordering a special election on June 21 1910 in four wards to elect aldermen from Ward No 2 and Ward No 3 the document is signed June 10 1910 and attested by the city secretary W L Foreman and deputy M W Deaventort
Wise County Messenger proclaims two of Texas top intellects Hon. Cone Johnson and Senator J. W. Bailey will address a large crowd at Joe Wheeler Park on Political Day Monday July 18. Johnson supports his governor candidate while Bailey likely backs Judge Pendexter or Hon. O B Colquitt. A joint debate is expected and described as a once in a lifetime chance to hear eloquence and logic.
A month-old infant of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Page living near Stony died Monday from an attack of the mumps and was buried Tuesday at the Stony cemetery.
Denton grocers advertise Farmer Jones canned goods with availability at multiple shops including local markets. Shoppers can find the product in stock through fall sales and in-store promotions at participating retailers.
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