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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1909
Page
12
Clean s presses alters and makes men s clothes also cleans and presses skirts Will call for and deliver new phone 40 No 6 West Side Square.
Officers Bud Taylor and Joe Young pursued King Vensey after he fled a jail area following a $20 theft from Wm Ganzer. Vensey ran along North Elm Street as shots were fired. he slowed only when recaptured at the jail gate.
Calls made day or night. Trunks called for and delivered to any part of the city.
Miss Blanche Robinson returns from Oklahoma. Mrs J L Bailey and child back from Dallas. Miss Avis Blewett and Mrs G H Blewett plan a Southern California visit. Miss Daisy King and G Q King guests of Otis King. D F Yeck reports a good rain helping corn. Mrs C Reymershoffer and daughter visit Dr and Mrs Hill Rowe. Miss Josephine Fields visits Fort Worth friends. Mrs N B Kowskey heads to Hollywood to stay with daughter. Mr and Mrs G H Hutcheson visit relatives in Fort Worth. J Ed Schmitz moves family to Dal and becomes LaFrance agent. Dal hosts new salesroom.
Asthma can be cured at home with a trial treatment and full information at no charge. Readers are invited to write Frontier Asthma Company, Room 702, Buffalo New York for details and complimentary materials.
Sam W Fritz sells tract in E Puchalski survey to D L Martin for 75 dollars. W Ellis sells Lot 1 Block B Blount addition to city to A G McMath for 2000 dollars. Ross F E and Eva Pow sell part of Block 28 original city plat to O P Poe for 10 dollars. O P Poe Jr sells part of Block 28 original plat to O P Poe Sr for 2 dollars. Ford C Witherspoon sells acre on HW Cisco survey to Cee Wippon for 7000 dollars.
Mastic Paint provides longer wear and broader surface coverage than rivals and costs less per area. Available from Garrison and Kimmins.
Wheat raisers report saving substantial grain by raking fields after shocks. G B Ezaq harvested 100 acres this week and gained fifty bushels, about 0.5 bushel per acre, with a half day’s work and minimal cost, netting around $62.50. J R Christal also believes he will save about a half bushel per acre.
If you want sanitary plumbing at reasonable prices see Wilson Hardware Company.
A Minnis Drug Store notice announces another shipment of 75 cent alarm clocks. Wilson Hardware Company urged to compare plumbing prices and service. Curtis Drug Store advertises Curtis' Laxative Syrup 69 cents.
Brief notice lists Evers Hardware Co selling harness and jugs, indicating merchandise available to customers. No dates or locations are given.
The funeral for Mrs Wilford M Stroud was conducted at 10 o clock Thursday morning at the family residence 61 West Sycamore Street by Rev Otis Hawkins. A large number attended with floral offerings. Pall-bearers were Robert Barnes R A Sledge Emory Curtis Joh Campbell B A Dowdell and Will McGintie. Interment followed at the I O O F cemetery.
Min nis Drug Store announces a big line of fresh rubber goods delivered direct from the maker. The items are newly stocked and available for customers.
J W Finnell finished thrashing his wheat harvest of about 200 acres, yielding nearly 3000 bushels with an average around 14.59 bushels per acre due to poorer sections. He sold at 1.49 per bushel, estimating a gross cost of 1.35 per acre and a net near 20 dollars per acre, close to four thousand dollars total, after paying 30 dollars per acre for land. A product listing notes Man and His Mate 5c at Curt's Drug Store.
A brief ad notes ene marmalade priced at 10 cents offered at Cur Fountain. Customers are invited to try it.
EGAN & GHANDLER advertise loans at 7 percent on farm lands and on brick business and choice residence properties.
A Wednesday windstorm caused major destruction including roof damage to the Methodist church and the Evers barn northwest of town. At Charles Field’s home a forty foot shed was lifted over a six foot fence and destroyed. East Hickory Street saw a large fence toppled onto the sidewalk and several shade trees broken.
Rain in Denton aids street cleanup after sewer pipe laying left dirt mounds. City officials plan to flush trenches with mains water while grounds are wet to speed settlement and improve travel conditions. Mayor Bates urges careful use of water since only a little is needed for flushing.
The Missionary society of the American Presbyterian church held a memorial service for Mrs. Truman Stroud, detailing a program with readings and songs. Resolutions recalled her devoted church work and sent condolences to her family, with a second memorial at Gainesville and a formal set of tributes to Mollie Stroud. The Lewistville Independent School District seeks bids for a treasurer position, with bid deadline and qualification based on interest earnings.
A contractor asks if fewer connections have been made and proposes handling the work for less money. He requests a permit and promises to provide estimates by phone.
This week prices drop on toilet water and perfumery at Colgates. Toilet Water values 75c 60c 50c 40c 25c 20c with discounts. dental cream and millinery department items also discounted one-third to one-half off.
J B Alexander visited to deposit a check from Denton Creamery. He keeps ten cows on pasture and reports butter fat proceeds totaling 74 dollars fifty cents for one month, the only cost being pasture.
The eleven year old son of A T Henry is very ill with appendicitis. Services will be held at the Catholic church Sunday at 10 30 a m. Jonathan Wood from southeast of town reported rain totals similar to seeding needs. Calvin Holmes northeast of town said heavy rain fell Wednesday, less than town. Sam Harper north of Denton on Milam creek reported rain Wednesday afternoon. Corn received adequate moisture per Harper.
Farmers report wheat averaging ten bushels per acre with highs of sixteen and lows of four while oats yield about twenty. Corn looks good in most fields though some areas dry. Eli Oliver and Misa Eddie Bartee wed in Dentoy last Saturday. Parvin and Krum singing classes met. Dr J C Gose and G P Gose visited Decatur. State comptroller approved bonds for a new school building and four nearby lots were purchased to expand the site.
Beeps in Arkansas over the past three years moved to Monday and will live with their father. The Tatars Bewley’s elevator is getting a new coat of paint and the new gin is also being painted.
Krum on June 22 reports Allen Bale and Dallas wife visiting Mrs. Bale, BF Donald and Justin wife visiting W. A. Cruse and wife, Mrs. Woodward and Mrs. Balls in Denton, Arthur Low and Ardmore mother visiting Mr. Lamm family, Harry Eckleberger of Gainesville visiting his sister Mrs. John Coller. Others include Mr. Smith and Denton wife visiting son Byroy Smith, Dr J B Gose and son Paul Gose in Decatur, Mr. Girley and family of Story visiting relatives, Mrs. Cruse and Mrs. Benton in Denton, Mrs. Sullivan and baby of Sager visiting Mrs. Rucker, Lizzie Donald of Justin visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Gibbs, Murray Smith mentioned, and various family gatherings plus a birthday dinner for residents with guests. Margaret Hornbeck returns to Decatur Tuesday. Curtis' Fountain highlights cold treats and summer drinks amid hot weather.
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