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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1909
Page
4
A neighborhood shop offers gentlemen’s clothing made to special order with fittings and samples. The establishment provides cleaning, repair, and paid services for high quality garments adjacent to Ideal fevetheai.
A. A. Anderson advertises harness and shoe repair on West Oak Street. It promotes harness oil as best on the market and good buggy whips. Special attention given to rubber heels.
Residents along Denton Creek in the county revive gigging for fish after years of scarcity. This season the stream teems with fish, yielding hundreds of pounds recently as anglers report unusually clear water allowing easy viewing of the creek bed.
In the district court during the second week a quiet day produced one order only. The docket shows P. B. Morris granted a divorce from Atinie Morris after morning and afternoon sessions.
Frank Hodges informs friends that he has accepted a position with J. F. Raley & Co. He asks friends to visit and see him and notes his prior prescription work at Minnis Drug Store.
Two mine workers Taylor Meredith and Jim Teel were buried under gravel and sand after a dirt cave-in at the Clear Creek bridge on the Gainesville Denton road while repairing a north approach. Teel was trapped about fifteen minutes before his head cleared the debris and trunk was released after more than half an hour. Meredith escaped with minor injuries, while Teel sustained bruises and may remain bedridden for several days.
An advertisement promotes hoes from 25 to 75 cents, rakes 35 to 85 cents, and spades 75 cents to $1.00, along with garden plows and poultry wire, claiming the best supply, quality, and prices yet with a phone contact.
A Dallas Rev Curry citing J Frank Smith reports the higher court ruled in favor of the American branch of the Presbyterian church in the Jefferson county case. The Denton Bolivar Street Presbyterian church and adjoining pastor’s home were included in the suit, viewed as a state test case likely to influence similar cases.
Personal notices list Dr A Wharton of Garza visiting, Mrs Sam Higgins visiting Decatur relatives, Mrs J C Kearby of Dallas visiting Miss Eva Blount, Miss Blanche Robinson visiting Dallas and Fort Worth, Mrs R G Hutchison and Mrs Emma London visiting Mr and Mrs Robi, G Wright on business trip to Granbury, H Chalmers family moving to town for schools, Miss Graham returning to Dallas after visiting Miss Allison, Mrs Wim Spangenberg returning from Brownwood via Fort Worth with sister Dorothy Williams.
An advertisement claims asthma can be cured at home with trial treatment and free information from Frontier Asthma Company in Buffalo New York. It also promotes home purchase loans via Denton Trust Company offering to furnish money.
The Ariel club art department met February 27 with Mrs. Edwards. Roll call answered with art in civics. A paper by Miss Williams titled American Impressionists was presented. Guests included Miss Williams, Mrs. Gibson, Miss Coit, Mrs. Schneer, Mrs. Stout, Mrs. Langenberg, Mrs. Winston of Chicago, Miss Graham of Dallas. A salad course followed. The next meeting is planned with Mrs. Allison on March 13.
A session of Federated Labor Union No. 11 366 was held last night and it was decided to hold a special meeting next Monday night.
Mrs H F and L H Schneer entertained yesterday afternoon with 500 for guest Mrs Archer Winston of Chicago. Eight tables played and a luncheon followed. Prizes included a violet vase to Mrs J J McCook a silver spoon to Mrs Kearby and a cut glass candlestick for the guest of honor.
Friday evening March 5 Walter Bradley Tripp of Emerson College of Oratory Boston performs a dramatic monologue from Henry IV Single admission is 35 cents The event is presented by Company 1 A Lyceum Course.
The Fry family extends heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness shown during their recent bereavement. Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Fry, Sr. express gratitude for support and sympathy.
Rector announces the postoffice in the eastern part of the county will close after March and patrons will be served by a rural route out of Lewisville.
Wm. Burgoon from near Lewisville reports spring-planted oats are coming up from soil moisture already in the ground. No rain has fallen since planting.
W L Foreman announces bid for re election as city secretary. Supporters credit his fitness for the office his efficient handling of duties and the satisfactory current state of the office.
The city plans an election on the first Tuesday of next month. Nine men announce interest in marshal duties while four aldermen posts are open. Incumbents Jones Lacy and McClurkan seek another term. Rich undecided but may run. City secretary and City Attorney Key also seek re election or continued service.
Minnis' Drug Store advertises baseball supplies while A P Duggan offers notary work at Denton Trust Company.
C Ly Floyd returned from Granbury and contracted to buy a 1504 acre farm and ranch two miles from Granbury. He declined to reveal the price and will keep his residence here. His son Tom Floyd will manage the Hood county property.
Denton trust company offers funds secured by city property for buyers and developers. Includes details on loan terms, repayment options, and eligibility.
The Southland university hosts its regular monthly recital by the music and expression department tomorrow afternoon. The event showcases student performances and departmental selections.
Clarence E Scruggs announces candidacy for Ward 3 Alderman in the Denton column. Denton born and reared, never sought office before, a homeowner, and supporters believe him the right man to help Denton’s up-building.
Advertisement lists Pure Silver Wyandotte ees at two settings priced at $1 and $1.59 with location 176 W Highland. dlzipwimo
J B Abbott, pure food and health commissioner, denounces the Lee amendment to House bill 28 restricting dairy and food commission expenses to 109 dollars a month. He calls it unthinkable, questions inspector travel costs, and urges the legislature to reconsider to avoid undermining enforcement.
In Argyle on March 2 farmers report progress hampered by dry conditions. Local visits include Philip Lawrence from Denison, G M Veach from Denton, N R Larkin from Justin, and Mrs Eubanks from Stony returning from St Louis. A union Sunday school is formed under Rev Pyrtle with W Matthews as superintendent. Mrs J Crawford travels to Fort Worth for her mother’s funeral.
News from Ponder March 1 reports Miss Fannie Pisdale visiting in Oklahoma. Several residents are listed as sick or visiting, including J A Howard Mrs Robert Gale E F Proster C N Skaggs and Lee Lampkin. A birth is recorded Feb 24 to Mr and Mrs B F Slayton and Feb 27 to Mr and Mrs Bryson.
An advertisement touts Ca-Cura as a crude old hair tonic that makes ladies look young and fresh. It is guaranteed by J. C. Guy.
March 2 report from Bartonville and surrounding area notes various residents. Walter Breeding of Lebanon Kentucky visited uncle T. B. Breeding. M. J. Moore travels to Temple Oklahoma. J. T. Simmons on business trip to Jacksboro. Mrs J D Lindsay and child return from Walter Oklahoma area relatives. J G Schoppaul suffered a broken shoulder blade. B F Tisdale in Denton. Doyle Chambers injures palate with pencil. Claude Moore and Claude Moore illness. Mrs Bessie Chambers visits Argyle relatives.
March weather brings green growth as farmers plant corn and fishers report good catches. Visits include Estelle Chambers and Flossie Anderson with Fuller Chambers family. Walter Pafford from Justin visits. Bettie Baker improves after illness. Mattie Karnes visits homefolk. Jessie Minnerly in Haslet. Chester Litz and Vera in Krum. A B Minnerly and Wiley Cope in Justin. Judge Lee Zumwalt mails notices for county rural school trustee election.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Oaks, five miles east of town.
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