Staver Buggies Sold by Honest Goods at Honest Prices
Local dealer touts a long earned reputation for honest goods and fair prices as Staver Buggies are offered.
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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1909
Page
4
Rainfall uneven across Denton county with Roanoke center
Special to R. and C. reports show Tuesday rain varied by location. Roanoke received heavy rain improving crops. areas east of town saw little. From Justin to Ponder and Krum westward, moisture helped corn prospects. Denton creek to Sanger also saw beneficial showers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton County
Uut
Roanoke
Stony
Justin
Ponder
Krum
Denton Creek
Denton
R. & C. Kram
Deaton Creek
Sanger
Citywide Calls and Trunk Deliveries Prompted
Service notes indicate calls are made day or night and trunks are called for and delivered to any part of the city, ensuring prompt assistance and access.
First Arrest Under Vagrancy Law Reported
Buck Hembry, a young married man, was arrested Tuesday afternoon on a vagrancy charge, reportedly the first arrest under the new law in the town. He spends his time loitering and makes no effort to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck Hembry
Hembry
Society Happenings at Mrs Murphy39s Luncheon in Dallas
Mrs W C Murphy entertained at 42 for guests including Miss Sea wright and Miss Heptinstall of Atlanta with about twenty six attendees. Visiting ladies from Duncan Oklahoma Georgetown Marshall Plano Fort Worth and others competed in a cut with Miss Williams winning a gold hatpin. The favor went to Miss Heptinstall and punch and ice course followed with assistance from Mrs Robert T May and young Carolyn Murphy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Murphy
Seawright
Heptinstall
Atlanta
Bumpass
Duncan
Okla
Locket
Georgetown
Hudson
Marshall
Floyd
Plano
Kelso
Fort Worth
Williams
Emma Belle Lipscomb
Smith
Murphy
Robert T. May
Carolyn Murphy
Curtis' Violet Water Sells For a Nickel in Heat
Curtis' Drug Store advertises Violet Water as a hot weather necessity priced at 50 cents. The note highlights relief for high temperatures and positions the product as a timely remedy available locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Curtis’ Drug Store
Wilson Hardware Company Sanitary Plumbing Offer
See Wilson Hardware Company for sanitary plumbing at reasonable prices. Local hardware store promotes affordable plumbing services and supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson HardWare Company
Local Hardware and Drugstore Ads Highlight Prices
A Minnis' Drug Store notice announces another shipment of 75 cent alarm clocks. Wilson Hardware Company invites shoppers to compare plumbing supplies and services. Curtis' Laxative Syrup is advertised as safe and effective, priced at 50e.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnis
Curtis
Mrs Stroud Dies After Illness at 61 West Sycamore
Mrs Wilford M Stroud wife of Assistant Postmaster Stroud died Wednesday morning at 5 30 at 61 West Sycamore Street from peritonitis She was born November 2 1875 in Mt Sterling Alabama and married about 11 years ago in Fort Scott Kansas The funeral will be held at 10 o clock tomorrow from the home and burial will be in the I O O F Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilford M. Stroud
Stroud
West Sycamore Street
Mt. Sterling
Fort Scott
Kans
Mr. Strong
Dentom
T. P. Bush
Wilford Stroud
Truman Stroud
Argyle Local Notes Amid Quiet Thrash Season
June 22 report from Argyle notes light gray yield and ongoing thrash activity. Several residents visit nearby Denton for social and family matters. Church plans a protracted meeting with pastors Hodnett Hazell Simmons. Weather and stock water issues described as pressing.
School Supplies and Fine Stationery at Minnis Drug Store
An advertisement notes school supplies and premium stationery available at Minnis Drug Store with a focus on general merchandise for students and office use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnis’ Drug Store
Denton Mayors Proposal on Speed Law Sparks Car Owner Debate
Denton motorists dispute a proposal to raise the city speed limit from four to eight miles per hour. Mayor Bates plans council action after heated discussions about enforcing automobile speed rules within corporate limits. Drivers say the present four mph cap makes normal travel impractical and fines may follow for violations. Man and His Mate 50¢ at Curt Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates
Denton
Farmer reports record wheat and oat yields near Denton
Geo Baker from east of Denton presented two bundles of wheat of 26 bushels and one peck per acre and oats at 60 bushels per acre. Wheat sold for 1.40 dollars per bushel. He prepared an affidavit with measurements in the Chamber of Commerce rooms before a notary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Baker
Denton
Biz Elm
Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Baker
Local notices and social brief updates
A series of short personal mentions from Dallas to Denton and nearby towns recaps who visited whom and who returned home. Notables include C B Grant in Dallas, G J Gillespie home from the road, W B McClurkan from Channing, Ruby Kelly visiting grandmother S B Kelly, Uncle Bill Evans recovering, M H Stout at a Masonic meeting, Annetta Cayton visiting aunt Ide Williams, J L Zumwalt attaining the 32nd degree in Dallas, Mary Parr returning from McAlester Oxla, Emma Belle Lipscomb heading to Grapevine, E Cocanougher near the Waggoner bank during a robbery, Mrs T P Bush and Mrs C B Ferrell arriving from Caycos, a Parsons cousin Ethel Brandenburg visiting, J T Robinson near Aubrey noting a light shower, and a comment that rain is needed to aid the corn crop amid dry conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Gillespie
W. B. McClurkan
Channing
Ruby Kelly
Terrell
S. B. Kelly
Bill” Evans
Stout
Dallas
Annetta C. Cayton
Pittsburg
Ide Williams
J. L. Zumwalt
Denton
Mary Parr
McAlester
Oxla
Emma Belle Lipscomb
Grapevine
E. Cocanougher
Fort Worth
Waggoner
T. P. Bush
C. B Ferrell
Caycos
Cal
Wilford Stroud
Ethel Brandenburg
Parsons
Kans
J. T. Robinson
Aubrey
Mastic Paint Ends Longer Coverage and Lower Cost
Mastic Paint outperforms rivals in surface coverage and durability while offering a lower price per area. Sold by Garrison and Kimmins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrison & Kimmins
Marmalade 10 Cents at Cur tiz Fountain Tryit
A local ad promotes marmalade for ten cents at Cur tiz Fountain Tryit. The brief note highlights a low price and the shop name, inviting customers to visit for a bargain snack or spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtiz’ Fountain
Tryit
Jacobs candies arrive at Garrison and Kimmins
Fresh lot of Jacobs candies received today with prices from 10 cents to one dollar. Garrison and Kimmins advertise the confections, noting the quick restock for customers. The item is a brief retail update in the Corinth column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrison & Kimmins
Frontier Asthma Company Promises Free Trial Treatment
Asthma cure claims offered for home use with a free trial and full information. The notice directs readers to contact Frontier Asthma Company, Room 702, Buffalo, for no charge inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frontier Asthma Company
Buffalo, N
Birth and Funeral Notices from Local Briefs
Born to Mr and Mrs W F Can trell a daughter three miles south of town. Funeral of Mrs Wilford M Stroud to be held with local post office closed tomorrow morning from 10 to 11:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Cantrell
Wilford M. Stroud
Money lending rates from Egan and Chandler
Advertisement notes Mu EY MONEY offering loans on farm lands at 7 percent for business brick and choice residence. Egan and Chandler advertise financial services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egan & Chandler
Sanitary Plumbing Contact for Project Estimates
Message from a plumber offering to handle work with lower costs and inviting calls for estimates. The writer emphasizes willingness to adapt billing and promises fair pricing if able to complete the job efficiently.
Majestic Theater Opens in Palestine by Denton Pair
The Majestic theater in Palestine debuted with two large crowds as a benefit for the Queen City band. G Renfro and John Mc Quigg, formerly of Denton, own the venue. The program featured clear well-handled pictures and a vaudeville number praised as a top stunt of the season, with the house fitted up nicely and expected to draw steady business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine Herald
Majestic Theater
G. Renfro
John McQuigg
Denton
Majestic Moving Picture Show
Queen City Band
Majestic
Lew isville Independent Schools District Treasurer Bid Notice
The Board will receive bids up to noon on Monday July 5 for the Treasurer position. Qualifications require bid interest on average daily fund balance to the district and the legal end. Bids should be mailed to the undersigned T H Jenkins Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewisville Independent Schools District
T.H. Jenkins
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hall, Scruggs & Co
Cai
George Sheridan
Eaves Denton
W. B. Montgomery
W. D. Burks, B. G. Bradford
Burks-Montgomery Realty Company
Tnsurance
F. & M. Bank
Pilot Point
Texas
J. F. Schweer & Co
Fite
Cyclone Insurance West
Blanks
Denton County National Bank
Good Bath
R. M. Mitchell
G. McMath
R. L. Horton
Hamilton & Ymatts, Tailors
P. Poe
Stover Buggies
Evers Hardware Co
Rai
Kram
W.R. Scott
West Side Square
Denton Transfer CO
Peoples Home Telephone CO
Mrs. Stroud
Argyle
Hodnett
Theo. Hazell
J. A. Simmons
Man
Curt
Jno. A. Hann & Co
Serges
Hart Schaffner
Marx
John A.hann
John A. Hanna
C. B. Grant
Yester
Corinth
Lynchburg
Hargus
S. Carpenter
L. J. Fowcher
San Antonio
da Garrison
Hamore Branch
Ella Bounds
Lula Garrison
Hardie Garrison
Rzyle
Curtis’ Fountain
Farmers Implement and Vehicle C
Denton Plumbuing.Co
T. B. Porter
Mgr
H. H. Hardin & Co
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