Happenings in Society Miss Bell House Party and Wedding Guests
A basket picnic at Hiland park marked Kathleen Bell's house party Friday evening with outdoor games and lunch. Guests arriving for the Garrison Bell wedding include Annie V. Benjamin Nashville Tenn Natalie Arnold Dallas Bess McCurdy Lancaster Nelle Farrar Ennis Ira Mae Arnold Dallas Erie Farrar Ennis Boyce Arnold Dallas Miery Crump Dallas and Mrs Mary B Arnold Dallas. Stella Owsley hosted a bridal party luncheon with pink and white sweet pea decor and dainty place cards for Bell Smith Grant Farrar Ennis Me Curdy Lancaster Benjamin Tennessee and Lottie Owsley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Bell
Hiland Park
Garrison-Bell
Annie V. Benjamin
Nashville
Tenn
Natalie Arnold
Dallas
Bess McCurdy
Lancaster
Nelle Farrar Ennis
Ira Mae Arnold
Erie
Stella Owsley
West Oak Street
Miss Bell
Misses Bell
Smith
Grant
Farrar
Ennis
Me— Curdy
Benjamin
Tennessee
Stella and
Lottie Owsley
A Woman Seeks Health Through Electric Bitters
A vintage pitch promotes Electric Bitters as essential for female health and beauty. It claims the tonic strengthens stomach liver and kidneys, purifies blood, and improves skin, nerves and complexion. Sold for 50 cents by J F P Raley & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. FP. Raley & Co
Automobiles Registered in Denton Area
Local vehicle registration list shows No. J. Wilkerson of Denton and No. J. J. Gammill of Pilot Point along with other noted owners in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wilkerson
Denton Yo. A
J. J. Gammill
Thomas
Y Pilot Point
Wheat Threshing Lag Seen In Denton County Belts
G H Blewett of the Denton Milling company reports only about ten to nineteen percent of the wheat crop in Denton county has been thrashed. He notes a large acreage, favorable weather, and thrashing machines active two weeks, potentially yielding substantial grain once harvest progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Biwett
Denton Milling Company
Denver Road
Wise County
Mr. Blewett
Justin
Denton County
Minnis Sells Shumate Razor On Positive Guarantee
J A Minnis markets the celebrated Shumate razor with a positive guarantee. Price starts at $1 and up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Minnis
New Domestic Science Course Approved by School Board
The city school board decided to add a domestic science course in public schools. Superintendent Carlisle visited other districts to observe methods, a room will be prepared, a new teacher will be hired, and classes begin with the next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schoo Board
Carlisle
Duke and Ayers Set to Open Nickel Store in Texas
Duke and Ayers will open the Nickel Store number twenty on Saturday July 2 at 9 a.m. Locate on the east side of the square in the former Williams dry goods building. Watch for further announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke & Ayers
Texas
Willams Dry Goods
Was A Smooth Thief Robs Several Establishments
A thief visited Moremar and Luster's wagon yard J W Skiles livery stable and Scharmarcher's restaurant Sunday night. He took eighteen dollars and a gold watch from Scharmarcher and Walter Luster, twelve dollars and fifty nine cents from Scharmarcher, and one dollar from a cab driver named Happy. Police report no leads on the thief's identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moremar & Luster
J. W. Skiles
Scharmarcher
Walter Luster
R. Scharmarcher
Happy
Skiles
Eight Additions At Butler Revival Sermon Attracts Men
Large crowds attended Butler revival services and eight new members joined the church during Sunday. Dr Butler preached on men's leadership in the home and why men fail to evangelize, followed by an evening talk on excuses. Two afternoon Ladies Prayer Meetings and a men’s prayer gathering were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Dr. Butler
Butler
Denton Trust Company Promotes Low Interest Loans
Money to loan on farms and city property with a low rate of interest advertised by Denton Trust Company. The notice lists contact references H F Keller and a phone number, along with old district numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton Trust Company
Prohibition Stand Diverges Among Local Candidates
A Record and Chronicle interviewer quizzed candidates Dickson Ray and Hill on prohibition. Ray favors constitutional statewide and statutory under conditions, Hill backs constitutional prohibition and opposes statutory, Dickson supports constitutional prohibition and any other path to prohibition. All three endorse submission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Record and Chronicle
Messrs
Duke and Ayers Open Denton Business Venture
Duke and Ayers arrive in Denton to conduct business with expectations of modern methods and favorable pricing shaping their venture in the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke & Ayers
Denton
Local News Briefs on Weather and Sale
Born to Mr and Mrs Fields Er win Sunday a bay A sprinkle of rain fell Monday about noon At Stony also a light sprinkle was reported at 2 o clock A olling showed the first cotton bloom of the season Monday It was grown on his place in Southwest Denton through Egai Chandler J J Burge has sold a cottage on Ponder avenue to J L Burchfield for 1 50
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stony
A. @olling
Denton
Egai & Chandler
J. J. Burge
Ponder Avenue
J. L. Burchfield
Death of Mrs Eliza beth W D Roe reported in Colorado
News arrives of the death of Mrs Eliza beth W D Roe in Colorado on June 18. She was the mother of Miss Jea Roe, a former student of North Texas Normal, a figure well known in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth W. D. Roe
Colorado
Miss M Greenwood Hardy Teaches Elocution at Southland University
Miss M Greenwood Hardy teaches elocution oratory and physical culture at Southland University with special attention to children. Students received until July 1. a tfe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Greenwood Hardy
Southland University
Tfe
Volunteer wheat makes good yield per acre near Argyle
W H Baker from near Argyle unloaded a car of volunteer wheat sold locally and reported nine and a half bushels per acre. Neighbor Joe Cunningham, who broke his volunteer land last year, averaged about fifteen bushels per acre. Baker notes parts of his land yielded well after switching to June corn earlier. Gus Alred near Argyle expects a second wheat crop as stalks regrow from freeze damaged spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Baker
Argyle
Mr. Baker
Acre
Joe Cunningham
Gus Alred
Hotel Arrivals at the New Oatman
The New Oatman hotel records arrivals including R B Hollowa Garza and Candler Garza G T Atcheson Slidell A G Howard and wife the three Shroys the Mysterious Kelleys Frank A Lenard and wife Maude Soultz Rising Star T M Wakefield Fort Worth N P Durham R F Eskin Dallas C P Piecce Palestine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oatman
R. BE. Hollowa
Garza
P. Candler
G. T. Atcheson
Slidell
A. G. Howard
Three Shroys
Kelleys
Frank A. Lenard
Maude Soultz
Rising Star
T. M. Wakefield
Fort Worth
N. P. Durham
R. EF. Eskin
Dallas
C. P. Piecce
Palestine
Thermos Bottles Promise All Day Heat and Cold
Thermos bottles keep hot items hot and cold items cold throughout the day making them ideal for travelers on summer vacations. The portable containers are marketed as perfect for trips and outdoor use.
Notable Visitors and Residents Check In Across Town
Dallas resident John B. Turpin arrives. George H. Sullivan of Sanger and C Hallingham of Vernon are in town on business. J M Jones and G B Bradford from Pilot Point visit. Mrs J L Blewett returns from Plano. Mary Williams heads to Austin for summer programs. Avella Turner and Teresa Abney depart Fort Worth for Dallas house party. Squire A J Nance from Bolivar arrives amid a northern trip with Mrs. Nance visiting Missouri Illinois Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Sullivan
Sanger
C. Hallingham
Vernon
Chas. Pierce
Luther E. West
Tennesse
S. W. Kanady
J. M. Jones
GB. G. Bradford
Pilot Point
J.L. Blewett
Plano
G. J. Gillespie
Gulf Coast
Schell
Corsicana
Robert H. Evers
C. E. Rector
Stonewall
and Airs
Nat H. Rector
John Harmonson
Justin
Mary Williams
Austin
The
State University
Ardmore
C. A. Williams
Avella Turner
Teresa Abney
Fort Worth
Dallas
Myrtle Magee
Squire A. J. Nance
Bolivar
Mrs. Nance
Missouri
Ilinois
Indiana
Oat sacks for sale by C F Witherspoon & Sons
Denton Chautauqua notices vital statistics list births with dates and places. Jim Shockley Roanoke June 6 a boy. Walter Baldock Libell May 17 a boy. G L Beck Justin June 16 a boy. Alphonse Wangler Pilot Point May 15 a boy. Johnne Phie Pilot Point May 25 a girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Shockley
Roanoke
Walter C. Baldock
Libell
G. L. Beck
Justin
Alphonse Wangler
Pilot Point
Johnne
John Phie
Frontier Asthma Trial Offer From Buffalo Company
Frontier Asthma advertises a free home trial and full information without charge. It cites the Frontier Asthma Company located in Room 702 Buffalo New York for interested customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frontier Asthma Company
Buffalo
N. Y
Texas Wire Fence Co Classified Ad
Local classified ad by Texas Wire Fence Co offering fencing repairs and sharpening services. Includes contact feeler with phone reference and pricing note.
Cat Reward Paid After Express Mixup Leads to Return
A registered Persian cat valued at least 200 dollars was returned after Oliver Freeman delivered it to the express company. A 10 dollar reward was paid to Freeman, the cat had escaped from the express car in transit from Chicago and the ad in the Record and Chronicle drew several buyers for the animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Freeman
Record
Chronicle
Chicago
Real Estate Transfers In Denton Area Details
W L Graves and wife transfer 12.5 acres near Denton to 8S M Conger of Midland county for 7000 dollars. A Baker trustee for Citizens Mill and Elevator company of Justin bankrupt assigns property in Justin to J G Smith and Ewin Hawley of Fort Worth for 10500 dollars. J E Barns and wife convey lots 5 and 11 in block 1 Fry addition Denton to W T and J J Gillespie for 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Graves
C. P. Graves
Midland County
M. Conger
Denton
A. Baker
Citizens Mill and Elevator Company of
Justin
J. G. Smith
Ewin Hawley
Fort Worth
Citizens Mill and Elevator Company
J. E. Barns
W. T
J. J. Gillespie
Stationer Offers Scarce Odds in Box Stationery
Special. Some odds any ends in box stationery good as new but shop worn. To move quickly at half price. Don't forget to ask about them. O. M. Curtis, Stationer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. M. Curtis
Marriage Licenses Listed for Four Couples
L F Carpenter and Pauly Lee Patterson. W Luginbyh and Clara Zellingram. Jar Stewart and Amy Tec der.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Carpenter
Pauly Lee Patterson
W. Luginbyh
Clara Zellingram
Stewart
Amy Tec der
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Treatments
Warnings against mercury in catarrh remedies emphasize risk to smell and the system. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo contains no mercury and is taken internally. The ad notes authenticity, internal use, Toledo manufacture, drugstore availability, and a price of 75 cents per bottle. Also recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Mound City paints may cost a trip but more
M. R. Gilbert sponsors a Denton Chautauqua from July 20 to 29 with emphasis on affordable paint costs. Local organizers preview events and raise interest for the community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton Chautauqua
Mound City Paints
M. R. Gilbert
The Best Goods and Service for Your Prescription Needs
The speaker argues quality over price in medical prescriptions. He promises earnest honest service and the best goods money can buy, admitting higher costs but asserting long term patronage will favor quality. He invites prescription business, noting he may not offer the cheapest option but guarantees value.
Negro killed by train at Pon der while attempting to pass
Goss a Kansas negro living with his family in Pender was struck by the pilot of a Santa Fe passenger train at Pon der while preparing to move his family to Kansas. He died within an hour from injuries. The group had gathered at the depot to leave when he attempted to cross the track and could not reach safety in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Negro Way
Kansas
Goss
Pender
Santa Fe
Gass
Enging
Denton Creek
J. W. Medlin
Duke and Ayers Nickel Store Motto Featured
Courtesy quality and low prices appears as a motto of the Duke and Ayers Nickel Store, signaling its business emphasis and customer approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke & Ayers Nickel Store
Were Married Sunday by Local Minister on McKinney Road
Luther Carpenter a well known young farmer and Miss Pansy Patterson daughter of Mr and Mrs Patterson were married Sunday morning at the home of Rev Gun nells east of town Rev Gun nells officiating A crowd of friends witnessed the ceremony and were afterward entertained at dinner by the groom and at supper Sunday night by the bride s parents in this city
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Carpenter
Eus
McKinney Road
Pansy Patterson
Picnic at Bartonville Draws Large Crowds and Speakers
The Bartonville Saturday picnic drew a large crowd with many enjoying the grounds all day. Candidates from nearby areas spoke from the speaker’s stand, with announcements available to attendees. Bath units at Minnis' drug store priced 15 cents each or 1.50 per dozen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnis’ Drug Store
Bartonville
Constable's Sale of Real Estate in Denton County
Denton County Texas justice court Precinct 1 will auction the W B Woodrome homestead about 2 miles south of Denton. The sale is on the first Tuesday in September 1916 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to satisfy a debt of 230 dollars plus interest from January 1897 to date, held at the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
Denton
Justice's Court
County of
Dallas
T. A. Work
Denton County
Texas
Court House
A. D
Towit
W. B. Woodrome
Pexas
Its
Parlin & Orendorff Co. Ex Corporation
Prinipal
New Phone When you are in a Hurry
A short notice promotes a telephone service claiming speed and broad reach for long distance calls. It emphasizes quick access and extensive coverage to connect users with important points and a large audience.
Pilot Point Wedding Ends in Formal Vows for Fowler and McFarland
Walter Fowler of Belcherville and Sheila McFarland of Pilot Point were married Wednesday at 1:30 PM at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J A L McFarland. Rev R F Bryant of the M E Church South officiated. The ceremony drew out of town guests and few locals. The bride, second daughter of the McFarlands, was born in Pilot Point. The couple left by flyer for Colorado Utah and California after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. L. McParland
Walter Fowler
Belcherville
Sheila McFarland
R. F. Bryant
M. EB. Church South
Mra. J. \. L. McFarlang
Pilot Point
Mrs. Fowler
Colorado
Utah
California
Dennison Gainer Wedding Quiet Dallas Home
Sunday afternoon at 1 o clock Mrs Lois Gainer and J A Deajpos of Dallas quietly married at the home of the bride s parents Mr and Mrs S F Gainer Only immediate family witnessed the ceremony conducted by the Rev E L Cochran of the Church of Christ The bride, daughter of the Gainers, was born in Pilot Point The groom works with an oil company They departed for Dallas via Dennison and Sherman on the northbound Katy line
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilot Point
Katy
Dallas
E Dennison
Sherman
Painful Accident Strikes Miss Dora Covert
Miss Dora Covert fell down the stairs Monday morning and broke one limb in two places. The family endured a great deal as Frank Covert arrived from Fort Worth to stay a few days with them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Covert
Frank Covert
Fort Worth
Roanoke's New Creamery Nears Official Opening
Roanoke's new creamery nears completion with minor details to finish in a few days. Stockholders praised for bringing a profitable town enterprise while calling for a skilled butter maker to ensure fair treatment for farmers. J W Medlin recovered from a Sunday illness after a brief scare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Plums Displayed Ahead of State Fair Exhibition
E. L. McCombs brought a load of Jap plums to town including a twig with fourteen complete plumes in a five inch radius. The fruit to be sent to Denton for display on trades day and likely shown at the Dallas state fair this fall to boost state and county resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. McCombs
Route Two
Here
Denton
Dallas
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Cough and Lung Relief
Marvelous Discoveries boast air flights and amazing machines while Dr King’s New Discovery claims to save users from coughs colds lagrippe asthma croup bronchitis and hay fever. A Asheville reader named James M Black reports a stubborn cough cured. 50c and 1 trial offered, guaranteed by J F Raley & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
James M. Black
Asheville
N. C
R. R
J. F. Raley
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Mission Rockers
Gran Christal
Fred DD
Mt Tik
G. H. Blawett
New Orleans
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H. F. Keller
Pus.s.cation
Mr. and
Mrs. Fields Erwin Sunday A
Bay
Texas Wire Fence Company
Boren & Stewart Building
J.W. Jagoe, Jr
Overland Auto Sales Co
R. R. Bz
Ites
Mgr
Woods of
Wisconsin
Daks George Viewer
St, Louis
Thermos
O.m.curtis
Eastman Rodacks
Waterman Fountain Pens
John B. Turpin
Dal
Las
C. F. Witherspoon & Sons
Lawn
Texas Wire Fence Co
Evers Hardware
Denton Plumbing Company
Ponder
Connelis Sunday
Constable
Peoples
Home Tel. Co
H. Egan
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