W R Scott cleans, presses and alters men’s garments
Cleans and presses skirts and men’s clothes. Will call for and deliver. New phone 40. No. 6 West Side Square.
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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1909
Page
4
Cleans and presses skirts and men’s clothes. Will call for and deliver. New phone 40. No. 6 West Side Square.
The county equalization board consisting of four precinct commissioners adjourned until July 5 after sending notices to taxpayers with raised valuations to appear and show cause why increases shall not stand. This session used a new method with each commissioner reviewing properties in his own precinct, lightening the workload.
Calls made day or night. Trunks called for and delivered to any part of the city.
About sixty young people gathered Monday evening at Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Willis for a social lawn party. Games engaged all, readings by Miss Edna Clark Emmy King and Pear Thorne amused guests, punch was served, and attendees hoped for another invitation.
Local ad promotes 20 percent discounts on suitcases trunks and bags from Jno A Hann & Co noting 26 years in Denton. Curtis' violet water is priced at 50 cents and sanitary plumbing is offered by Wilson Hardware Co as a hot weather necessity.
Three year old saddle horse described as city broke is offered for sale by this office.
Minnis' Drug Store lists a shipment of 75 cent alarm clocks, while Wilson Hardware Company advertises plumbing supplies and a plumbing fork and invites price checks. The notice emphasizes value and local shopping options for household needs.
Mastic Paint wears longer and covers more surface than any other paint. It is cheaper than other paint when you figure the space covered. Sold by Garrison & Kimmins.
Late personal mentions report A P Duggay in Dallas on business. Mr and Mrs Herbert Wilson arrive. Col C W Geers stops in from Fort Worth. J W Payne improves after illness. Families and guests from Bonham Denton Lockwood Sherman Roanoke Waco and Dallas are listed with brief visit details. Rain shortages noted in Roanoke area with M Hall also needing rain.
A brief note advertises marmalade for 10 cents at Cum tiv' Pountain with a call to try it.
Mayor Ed F Bates says Denton drivers ignore city ordinances on speed and safety. He outlines points including a four mile per hour limit on streets, mandatory lights and horn, and stopping for frightened horses, with penalties up to 1090 dollars and possible fines.
Mrs. Wilford Stroud lies in critical condition with peritonitis as doctors warn only hours remain. Her husband, assistant postmaster Wilford Stroud, reports a brief recovery followed by a sudden relapse after four to five days of illness.
S. D. Maxwell sold his residence on North Elm Street for the B. F. Smith farm located one mile east of Corinth. The property was valued at 2750 dollars. The transaction was arranged by J. E. B. McCabe, a local real estate agent.
Retail promotion offers 50 percent off all women’s springsuits. Customers pay eight dollars for a sixteen dollar item, six dollars for twelve dollars, three dollars for six dollars, and two dollars and forty eight cents for a five dollar suit.
Local shop Min nis' Drug Store reports a big line of fresh rubber goods direct from the maker, promising new stock for customers seeking durable items.
N P Johnson recalls a Dallas News item about a farmer in Ellis County bragging of eighteen inch cotton. Six miles south, tenant R G Brownd grows cotton averaging two feet with one stalk bearing thirty eight squares and four blooms. Brownd previously lost a leg but continues farming the productive field.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Cantrell three miles south of town. Twin boys were born to Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Roach also south of town, weighing five and a half pounds and six and a half pounds respectively.
Asthma can be cured at home with trial treatment offered free of charge. Frontier Asthma Company publishes a free full information packet from Room 702, Buffalo, New York.
An early newspaper item promotes school supplies and fine stationery at Minni s Drug Store along with Curtis Fountain offering pineapple sherbet.
A Monday article about the First Baptist church calling a pastor incorrectly listed Rev. M. T. Andrews instead of Rev. M. T. Anderson. The correction clarifies the correct pastor’s surname.
McKinney Texas June 22 A district court jury is being selected for the inquest into the sanity of Louis Coffman charged with murdering his wife. The hearing will continue through tomorrow and the murder trial has been continued until July.
Fresh lot of Jacobs candies received today with prices from ten cents to one dollar. A new shipment of strap pumps offered at reduced prices. Money, money money. To Joan on farm lands seven percent on business brick and choice residence. Egan & Chandler.
The notice highlights a big sale by Jno A Hann & Co with announced discounts across all items. Also lists marriage licenses for HB Olivier with Eddie Bartee and Wm Spikes with Cora Swanks, plus Marion Cotner and Grace Campbell. Curtis' Laxative Syrup advertised as 50e at Curtis Drug.
An unidentified contractor states they can handle plumbing work for less money and asks for permission to proceed on the bill. They invite a phone call to provide estimates and win the job.
On next Saturday the annual picnic and fish fry at the F. M. Wilson place near Pilot Point will be held. The water near the biz lake has been opened for seining with permission, ensuring ample fish. Many people attend each year and enjoy the gathering.
A large Sacrifice sale offers one half off on all ladies hats. Retailer promotes a big close out appealing to shoppers seeking bargains.
Short item notes a sale or display titled Man and His Mate priced at 50 cents at Curt's Drug Store. No additional context or details provided.
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