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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1909
Page
6
Promotion of New Idea 10c patterns touts superiority and uniform price while urging customers to try the patterns for boys serviceable garments. Mentions fashion notes for spring and accessories to ease mourning attire, plus brief references to dressmaking lessons.
Dorothy Lorena Goode aged 15 months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Goode, died Tuesday morning at their Stroud Street home after a long bronchial condition. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 4 a m at the family residence, with interment in the O O F cemetery.
An advert lists Minnis' Drug Store with emphasis on prescription work, competence, and equipment, plus notary services by A. P. Duggan of Denton Trust Company. Separate notices advertise cotton seed meal for sale by W. T. Johnson.
Advertises Cu-Cura a crude old hair tonic guaranteed by J. C. Guy claiming to keep women looking young.
In Celina Texas four miles from town a Saturday night brawl between Joe Brown and Luther and Tom Ellett left Brown badly cut and possibly blinded. Brown is hospitalized while the Elletts suffer minor injuries. The three men fought over a county line and the Elletts are in sheriff custody in Denton county.
In district court Tuesday morning six civil docket orders were made. Cases include Hamlyon Morgan versus Andrew Fouts for debt and foreclosure by default, N. Fore versus R. G. Fore for partition with costs sustained, Lizzie Lambert versus Sallie Lambert for partition continued by plaintiff agreement, W. Wilson versus R. J. Wilson for damages with costs sustained, BE Farrington versus H. R. Elbert for debt and land attachment continued by agreement, and L. W. Wimberly versus Tennie Wimperly for divorce with costs sustained and continued under rule.
Minnis Drug Store offers updated back comic and Barretts style selections amid new fashion trends. Local shoppers explore latest attire and accessories featuring comic art inspired looks and barretts inspired silhouettes.
Mrs. Liblete Harmonson visited relatives in Justin and planned a return home to Colorado Springs. Mr and Mrs MB and Metbert of Odessa were guests of Oneal de Muy Grand Mené. A Hi Paso Time cash prize advertising contest named a winner.
Mrs R H Clark wife of a prominent county citizen died at the family home in Little Elm after a several days illness from grip which developed pneumonia. She was about forty five, survived by her husband and two daughters aged 14 and 16. Interment was Monday at 4 pm in Little Elm cemetery conducted by Rev Rogers, with many friends present. Miller and Harris attended from here.
A concise listing notes baseball supplies available at Minnis Drug Store and at Estes Hamburger Stand on the East Side. The item highlights shop offerings and a nearby eatery location for readers.
About forty members gathered Saturday evening from 8 to 11 at Mr and Mrs F B Mc Math home. They played group games, held a flower contest and scripture verse matching, then enjoyed refreshments of chocolate frappe cake and wafers before praising Mrs Mc Math as a delightful hostess.
Nickle plated guaranteed alarm clocks for 75k are advertised at Minnis Drug Store alongside typewriter ribbons and other office supplies.
Garden tools available with hoes from 25c to 75c rakes 35c to 85c spades 75c to 1.00 garden plows poultry wire and cutlery offered at best supply quality and prices yet. Phone us South Side.
Mayor Ed F. Bates urges Denton residents to join a general cleaning on Wednesday April 7 1909. Officials ask ladies clubs to organize thorough home yard and cellar cleanups burn rubbish curb rubbish not burnable placed at street. businesses to disinfect as the state health officer Dr Brumby plans an official inspection in April.
The city school board discussed Page and Bro plans for a new building with estimated costs revised down to 23 000 to 24 000. They approved treasurer and superintendent reports, reviewed enrollment at 1450, and settled compensation for the tax assessor at the previously paid five percent.
Sunday morning near Bartonville, lightning tore a hole in J. R. Chambers barn roof and scorched some family while a rat beneath the strike died with fur burned. The hay loft showed only minor scorching, suggesting the rat absorbed the bolt and prevented a larger blaze.
Money to loan on city property. We charge no commission at all. Deal with reliable people. Denton Trust Company.
The annual inter-collegiate debate between North Texas State Normal college in Denton and Southwestern State Normal in San Marcos will be held April 3 in Denton. Denton representatives are J. E. Parks and R. E. Baker. San Marcos has not yet submitted names. The topic is constitutional amendment proposing optional initiative and referendum for all laws as in the best interests of the people.
Elks club hosts a complimentary dance Thursday evening at the Elks rooms. Town ladies including married women will participate, with arrangements finalized after a meeting held at Mesdames L. H. Schwer and H. F. Schwer’s home Tuesday afternoon.
A persuasive pitch asks if readers want to purchase a home and promises financing assistance. It emphasizes an easy loan process and quick access to funds, urging immediate action from potential buyers.
The Denton hive of Maccabees plans to entertain Mrs. Francis E. Burns, the great commander, during a Texas tour arriving in Denison today. A reception on March 19 will feature a station arrival welcome, city tour including the Normal and College of Industrial Arts, and a reception program to be announced.
The Moa thers' club will meet Wednesday at 6 30 PM in the Kindergarten rooms. Roll call will be answered with quotations on Play. A piang solo by Mrs. Qhas White opens the program. Mrs. Waldo Blewett reads How to Develop Desirable Mental Habits. A general discussion follows on Play as an Educational Factor led by Mrs. Stout.
An advance notice extols a show at Wright's Opera House as educational and virtuous yet also entertaining with wit. It lauds Chic Perkins for delivering instruction and humor through a lively company, promising a balanced, wholesome performance.
Telegraphic advices report a Galveston resident, Charles Vandervert, found dead in a New Orleans hotel from suspected strychnine poisoning. The 45-year-old left a note requesting no burial fuss and said he wished to end his life.
The Texas League schedule committee announced in Houston that it will meet tomorrow to finalize opening details for the baseball session. Favorable weather improves prospects for games in South Texas where the season will start.
A reader questions if it is wise to pay a fair price for plumbing work. The note argues for reasonable charges and fair dealing in local service by emphasizing value over bargain pricing.
If you want an errand made or a package delivered phone New 40. Promptness is our motto. Denton Messenger Service.
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