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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1910
Page
4
Mrs Henry Wild announces she will resign her current position and be unavailable after March 19. She invites friends to call at her residence and expresses gratitude.
Tuesday’s session focused on approving accounts from the county commissioner and court. General fund disbursements favored supplies and nurse hire for the smallpox camp, with numerous vendors and individuals listed for modest sums and routine services.
A reader notes an encyclopedia lists ten Denton locations including Denton Texas Alabama Kent England Northampton England Georgia Kentucky Maryland Montana North Carolina and mentions Dentonia Dentonville namesakes. It records Denton and Denton County were named for John B. Denton a pioneer and Indian fighter killed in the 1830s.
Nickel plated alarm clock offered for 75 cents at Minnis' Drug Store with guarantee. McCray’s store touted as safe source for the item.
T B Hale an elderly Little Elm resident and ex Confederate veteran died early Thursday after months in bed. A member of the Odd Fellows lodge, he was about 78 and survived by his wife and daughter. The funeral will be Friday under Odd Fellows auspices.
Will Gregg wins first prize in his class at the horse show last night. Gildas, the Perchon stallion, owned by Willi Gregg of this city and Dadi Jarvis of Fort Worth, earned top honors.
Former Mayor C P Poe announces his bid for mayor of Denton. The notice details his platform and invites voters to review his positions in this issue. Texas Almanacs are for sale at this office or see Entier Edwards for details.
The kitchen showcases several new dish patterns and invites customers to view and price them. Staff offer guidance on styles, materials, and expected costs.
LATE PERSONAL MENTION T. E. Allen of Aubrey was here yesterday. Campbell Dugan has returned from a trip to Weatherford. Miss Ellen Smith is at home from Austin, to spend a few days. Miss Irene McGuffie of St Louis, Mo, is visiting her brother A R Vic Gentie. Misses Rosg and Eva Poe are in Fort Worth visiting during the Stock show. Miss Siffory of the Normal College has visited Bonham. Purchasing Agent White of the State penitentiary system was here today guided by former Inspector Sat Hawkins. P J Beyette returned for Collin county and moved his father’s remains to Fort Worth Cemetery. Fresh vegetables of the season, Phone 132. B A Withers.
An ad proclaims asthma can be cured at home with a free trial treatment from Frontier Asthma Company based in Buffalo New York. The notice mentions additional room charges and a name Mouna City paints with a small reference to M R Gilbert.
W. J. McCray notes shirt waist rings are very popular and widely available with stock in stores.
Ben Sullivan St ll offers fresh meat with phone numbers 83 and 212 Zic. He will be there when others are gone promising good service and best meat for customers who call or visit.
A local theater reports a premier performance by Ed Hammett and a special display from Jno A Hann & Co highlighting decorative window setups. The show draws city interest and promises a refined display of design.
The ad notes favorable chances your grandfather owned a Howard watch and contrasts past high costs with modern efficiency. It promotes a sixteen size Howard watch in a twenty five year Crescent engine turned hunting case with seventeen jewel movement fully adjusted, priced at 47.50.
Judge Zum Walt and Commissioners Coleman Higgins and Scruggs of the Chamber of Commerce inspected the McKinney road east of the city. Commissioner Higgins aims to repair deep sand beds and the worst spots using county teams tools labor and a citizen cash donation to restore the heavily traveled road to fair condition.
The regular meeting of the R F club will be held in the auditorium of Lee School and Home Improvement of the Lee building on Friday March 18 at 4 15 PM. All members are urged to be present. Work on the Normal College science building was halted by rain Thursday and contractor Whitlock says no cornerstone ceremony is likely in the building.
The infant of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Matthews was interred Friday morning at the I. C. cemetery after dying Thursday from injuries tied to a fall weeks earlier. Long & King advertise groceries with phones 44 and note upcoming Odd Fellows travel to Aubrey April 26 for a county reunion and April 5 lodge celebrations.
Argyle March 16 local notes report visitors from Denton Waketon Bartonville and Temple. A grocery store owned by A B Horton burned with total loss and unknown cause. Oil proposition inquiries by Rhodey and Allen noted with a plan for another visit.
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