Cleaned Pressed and Repaired Gentleman’s Clothes
W R Scott offers cleaning pressing and repairing services next to Ideal Restaurant. Custom made to order with samples available for selection.
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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1909
Page
4
W R Scott offers cleaning pressing and repairing services next to Ideal Restaurant. Custom made to order with samples available for selection.
Denton prepares for a Sunday school rally on April 4 as census takers map every district. A. P. Duggan leads committees to canvass Ward 1 through Ward 8 church groups. Census cards will record name address church attendance members and school age children to form a complete citywide religious profile.
Sheriff Orr visited Lewisville on Wednesday while White inquired about Wil Littrell the man beaten with a club near Lewisville Saturday night. Littrell remains in a very precarious condition with little or no improvement after twenty four hours without physician care. He has been conscious only briefly since Sunday and shows no steady recovery.
An advertisement urges quick errands and package deliveries by the local service. It emphasizes promptness and directly invites phone contact for arrangements.
Bert Turner, the Mineral Wells Wednesday accident victim, was a grandnephew of B. F. Paschall, Sr., of this city. His father was there last summer and made many acquaintances in Denton. The family is prominent.
Dr. John William Jones, known as historia of the Confederacy for his works and ties to Gen Robert E. Lee and Gen Stonewall Jackson, died yesterday at 5 pm at his son Ashby Jones’s home in Columbus Georgia. The body will go to Richmond Virginia for funeral services Saturday.
The district court criminal docket will be taken up next Monday morning with several cases of notable importance. Jurors summoned for the week include D. Ball, J. H. Sublett, Oscar Hall, Will Ewan, B. F. Solomon, K. Alred, Bert Gibbs Alien, J. M. Cargiff, and many others.
Rev. W C Lattimore formerly of Denton received a warm welcome at his new pastorate at Convention Memorial Baptist Church in Dallas. Over 300 members from various Baptist churches attended the ceremony and a special program was held in his honor.
Denton Trust Company reports a $16,000 cash exchange offered in trade for a large farm located in Denton County. The proposal outlines transferring cash and good trade value to complete the farm purchase.
An old notice advertises prescription service at Minnis Drug Store highlighting competency and equipment and promotes Estes Hamburger Stand on the East Side for food.
A newspaper short lists cheap goods including 15c graniteware and white stone ware at 1c per gallon pricing. The itemized advertisement emphasizes a large assortment and low prices for kitchenware and related wares.
A Denton letter to Mayor Bates from Ash street residents complains of unsanitary conditions on North Ash street behind the square. They request immediate enforcement of the city cleaning proclamation and removal of trash scattered by wind from local business fronts.
We offer the biggest and best collection of fishing gear yet with fresh lines and quality hooks. Visit Cutlery on the South Side for a wide range of items needed for fishing.
The first shovelfuls were dug today in the Denton trench to lay sewer mains. Fifteen inch pipe prep is underway. Initially a small force worked, to be increased to two gangs later. Work will be by day labor with no large ditching machine used.
The ladies’ prayer meeting at 14 Baptist Church held Wednesday and Thursday afternoons with full programs. Fridays program outlines needs for foreign boards and missions, listing targets in Africa Argentina Brazil China and more, calling for reinforcements and specific workers.
John A. Hann met with Congressman Stephens in Washington during Taft's inauguration to push for a federal building in Denton. Stephens pledged efforts but doubted quick success, while Hann learned of potential government library support for the College of Industrial Arts.
The commissioners court adjourned Thursday about noon after a three and a half day session devoted largely to road and bridge matters and the allowance of accounts.
Mrs Vaughn of Illinois Bend visiting Slidell relatives. Mrs Annie Shiflett of Greenwood visited kin here last week. Miss Lutie Long visited Gainesville relatives. Gladys Eubanks visited Justin Saturday. Hansel family and Hattie Trickey of Sanger guests of Hutshines family Sunday. Rev Garrett of Denton preached at Christlay church. Mounts of Venice visited Mrs Woodward. Flemings visited near Decatur last week. Oats left for Fort Worth. Hobbs attended bedside and returned Friday night.
Nickle plated guaranteed alarm clocks offered at 75 cents each by Minnis' Drug Store. Notary services available. A. P. Duggan Denton Trust Company.
Minnis Drug Store presents latest Back Comics and Barretts fashions in a showcase of new styles. Local shoppers may preview hats, accessories, and apparel with a focus on modern trends.
J Ed Wilson of Dallas is here on business. J M Hoard visits McKinney to see his son. W M Stroud, assistant postmaster, is sick in bed. Mrs Freeman Paschal visits relatives in Pittsburg. W M Tipps from Lior reports county prospects improved after rain. Mr and Mrs Chas White host guests including W H Thompson and family from Dallas. banquet held in lavish style.
Asthma can be cured at home with trial treatment and full information absolutely free of charge. Frontier Asthma Company offers this free program from Room 702 in Buffalo New York.
The past week brought wet cold weather while early corn and wheat show promise. Farmers report most corn planted and a few sunny days would help crops. Charley Jennings finished a Wise county singing school and returned home. George Zackey and family from Rockwall visited his father and left Sunday.
Miss Emma Dee Randle impersonator and reader hosts a Lyceum program on Saturday evening March 20 with single admission priced at 35 cents.
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