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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1909

Page

4

Officers Elected for Denton Lodge of Elks

Denton lodge No. 807 B P O Elks elected T G Milliken as exalted ruler Waldo Blewett leading knight Herbert M Walden loyal knight Jack Webb lecturing knight Matt W Deavenport secretary Freeman Paschall treasurer Ivy Johnson tiler F A Hauslein and Carl Hoffman trustees J W Sullivan elected delegate to grand lodge with Hauslein as alternate Officers to be installed next Tuesday when the exalted ruler will announce appointees A note mentions new millinery at Toplitz Zelmer and a wagon repair for the fire department.

Denton Lodge B. P. O. Elks T. G. Milliken Waldo Blewett Herbert M. Walden Jack Webb Matt W. Deavenport Freeman Paschall Ivy. Johnson F. A. Hauslein Carl Hoffman J. W. Sullivan

Horton Tailors and Shoe Store Advertisement

R L Horton successor to Yeatts Tailors announces new shoe store with editing services and dyeing offered. Local listings highlight fabric and fashion goods under Horton name.

Yeatts Z. Dyeing Cic New An Shoe Store

Jury Lodging Stays Hindered by Court House Use

District court jurors faced a sleepless Tuesday night as the public school crowded the courthouse upper floor. Efforts to find lodging failed at area hotels until juror H. Davie housed the twelve at his home. The notice also mentions Lipton tea and local business promotion by Long & Turner Co.

Court House H. Davie

Prescription service at Minnis Drug Store highlighted

An ad promotes Minnis Drug Store promising competent service and up-to-date equipment. It urges customers to have prescriptions filled there, emphasizing quality and modern amenities.

Minnis’ Drug Store

Charles Daugherty Is Recovering From Illness

Guthrie Oklahoma March 31 Labor Commissioner Charles Daugherty long ill at home here is much better and expects to be back in his office by week’s end He is a former Denton boy and son of Mr and Mrs C C Daugherty News of his convalescence brings pleasure locally

Sir Thomas Lipton Denton Long & Turner CO Guthrie, Ok Charles Daugherty Daugherty C. C. Daugherty Waco Tex Will Jones Angelina County Watts Angelia County R Eward Jones

Benett's Bread Delivers Fresh Daily Beads of Flavor

Benett's bread service emphasizes daily fresh loaves with easy ordering options. Customers are invited to add it to their existing orders for quick, reliable delivery of warm baked goods.

Best tamales in town Estes Ham burger Stand

A brief reader note highlights Estes Ham Burger Stand on the East side offering tamales praised as the best in town. Local diner spotlight emphasizes quick service and classic Mexican style tamales.

Estes Hamburger Eeast Estedl Buger

Construction Begins On New Central School Building

Work on the new Central school began Wednesday morning under contractor John Johnson Jr. with architect Page on site Tuesday to set grade lines. About twenty laborers started foundation excavation. bricks from the old building were saved and debris is being hauled away. If weather holds, foundation digging should finish by late next week and building completion is targeted for early September.

Central School John Johnson, Jr Page Johnson

Fishing Tackle Stock Boost At Local Shop

A local store promotes its largest ever selection of fishing tackle with fresh lines and quality hooks. Shoppers can find a wide range of essentials for angling.

City Election Ticket Printed With 1700 Ballots

City Secretary W L Foreman says 1700 ballots will be printed for the April 6 city election, about 2.5 times the last vote total, with an expected turnout not less than 700. The ticket lists City Marshal candidates, Assessor and Collector, City Attorney, City Secretary, City Treasurer, and four ward Aldermen, with pro rata printing costs and a 15 cent per-person share.

W. L. Foreman T. M. Beaird Ss. S. Ball Jim Goode G. M. Gentry T. G. Paschall S. H. Raines R. T. Yerby W. F. Egan R. Ledbetter E. J. Key B. H. Deavenport R. B. Rich Joe L. Mercer T. M. Jones W. J. Lacy Clarence E. Scruggs W. B. McClurkan

Donation to Cyclone Relief via Head Fund

A $100 donation was received by Postmaster J B Schnitz Wednesday for the Slidell cyclone relief committee. The anonymous Houston donor requested the money be sent to Richard P Head, treasurer, to be added to the Denton fund.

J. B. Schnitz Relief Committee Slidell Houston Richard P. Head

Denton Boy Excels With Perfect Grades at State University

Eugene 0 Tanner, a Denton High School graduate and son of B. O Tanner, earned straight A's in six courses at the State University this term. Professor Battle praised the report and sent it to Superintendent Carlisle as evidence of a Denton High School graduate's success. Tanner also recently won a $200 U D C scholarship in a competitive exam.

Eugene 0. Tanner Denton High School State University Professor Battle Carlisle Tanner

Busy service promises careful order handling

A short note affirms constant activity yet emphasizes meticulous attention to fulfilling customer orders. It pledges thorough care despite a busy workflow and reassures clients of focused service.

College Lyceum Number Promises Noted Speakers

The Pittsburgh Post cites three top platform voices Frank W. Gunsaulus Guy Carleton Lee and George R Wendling with Lee favored for voice presence and intellectual power He is expected to headline at the Normal College auditorium on Thursday night for a Denton public schools benefit Admission 35 cents Tickets available now.

Pittsburg Post Lee Normal ‘College Admis

Ariel Art Department Meets At Stout Home

The Ariel club Arts group met Saturday with Miss Pritchett at Mrs. Stout’s home. Members answered roll with an American frieze. Mrs. Flagg led the lesson and Mas Wright read a paper on Indian Arts and Crafts. A social hour followed with a salad course. Guests included Mesdames Schneer Wilson Sowell and the Stouts. New Store offers a line of skits and waists. Toplitz and Zesmer urge calling 44 for table supplies.

Etrol Ariel Art Department Ariel Club Miss Sowell Mrs. Stout

Snowy Denton Anniversary Recalled By Settler

An old settler recalls that twelve years ago on this date Denton saw snow and a sharp temperature drop. Today remains blustery for the season but no freeze materialized as dinner approached.

Denton

New Spring Fashion Items From McCall’s April Catalog

The April issue highlights new silk and white suits, wash suits in spring shades, silk and white shirt waists, kimonos, top skirts, silk petticoats, and McCall’s patterns and fashion book.

McCall's

Evidence Concluded in Chapman Case in District Court

The district court concluded evidence this afternoon at 2 30 in the Chapman case. A reference to a production titled Richard 11 at the opera house on April 5 is noted. The item ends with a note benefiting Denton public schools.

Chapman District Court Richard The Opera House Denton Public Schools

Knights of Pythias Meeting At Pilot Point Initiates Members

QO M King and A W Palmer attended the Pilot Point session Tuesday night. Several candidates were initiated. W W Keith arrived from Fort Worth for the event. Walter Shugart of Fort Worth was in town on business Wednesday. J M Yeatts of Grapevine joined the visit. W A Ponder returned to Dallas yesterday. M A Hume of Little Elm was in the city today.

QO. M. King A. W. Palmer Pilot Point Knights of Pythias W. W. Keith Fort Worth Walter Shugart J. &. M. Yeatts Grapevine W. A. Ponder Dallas M. A. Hume Little Elm

Clean-up Day Plans Stir Rural Denton Community

Ed Bates announces a town wide clean-up on April 7 for 337 boys and 337 girls post their King and Queen roles at a community dinner. Families must clear fronts with cans and rubbish by 1 am, stage trash in front, avoid back alleys, and burn debris if safe to prevent rain-soaked dirt on the celebration day.

Denton ED F. Bates

Satisfied to deliver complete orders from full stock

The notice emphasizes complete fulfillment of orders and the benefit of a full stock. It highlights assurance that assortments will be delivered as placed, with a wide range of items available.

Long & Turner CO

New goods at the New Store Areniall’s old stand

Daily arrivals announce TOPLITZ and ZESMER stock. A Monday session of the First Baptist Ladies Aid and Missionary Society hosted by Mrs. J A Minnis featured social games and church work planning with refreshments. Chats of a May social surfaced alongside shopping notes about Duchess collars.

Arendall's Toplitz & Zesmer Ladies Aid and Missionary Society First Baptist Church J. A. Minnis Areniall

Frontier Asthma Company Trial Treatment Offers Free Information

Asthma cure information offered at home with trial treatment free of charge. Frontier Asthma Company advertises contact at Room 702, Buffalo, New York.

Frontier Asthma Company Buffalo N. X

Long & Turner Co. Table Supplies Ad

An advertisement urging readers to place orders by phone with Long and Turner Company for table supplies, promising convenient service and prompt fulfillment.

Long & Turner Co

Back Comics and Bar retts latest styles at Minnis Drug Store

Minnis Drug Store showcases new back comics and barrette styles as part of a refreshed display aimed at drawing shoppers. Local residents are invited to browse the updated assortment and compare prices.

Minnis

A Church in the Sabbath School Then and Now

The article traces Sabbath school evolution from a simple room meeting to an outdoor gathering and later a broader community effort. It notes shifts in participation, with more adults and children, and considers the role of mothers and families in supporting the school. It ends with a call for collective help to sustain the movement.

Notice of Business Closures and Local Eats Ad

The signatories Croce and partners announce closing their businesses from April 1 to September 1 at 7 p m. B F Pascha S A Gibson J A Wit BRS L L Pucke T. A separate offer advertises cotto meal and tamales from W T John and a burger stand on the East side.

Croce Busin F. Pascha A. Gibson J. A. Wit. Brs L L. Pucke

Notable orator Dr Guy Carlton Carleton to speak at college event

Dr Guy Carlton Carleton, editor and author of major public speaking works, will lecture at the Normal College auditorium Thursday night. The talk, part of the winter course series, promises discourse on national problems facing the American public with Carleton described as a premier younger orator.

Torian Acal John Hopkins Columbia Hist North

Nickle Plated Gun Teed Alarm Clocks at Minnis Drug Store

A fragment notes nickle plated gun and alarm clocks at Minnis Drug Store. Details are unclear but suggest a sold stock or display item within the drug store. Further text needed to confirm context or event.

Minnis

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Sourehoker Omy Ny Denton Plumbing Co T. B. Porter A. G. McMath People's Home Telephone CO Ideal Restaurant Ith, Proprieto R. B. Bishop G. W. Birchfield Bishop & Birchfield Fort Worth National Bank Texas Chapman Case Denton Lodge OF Elks Toplitz & Zelmer Court Square Chas. Tidwell Phelan Shakespeare D'Strct J. E. Chapman L. L. Morse N. P. Bond Co. L. Bumpas J. D. Campbell C. H. Davie Will Ewan C. B. McClure B. N. Sallee J. F. Wilson D. F. Wells W. A. He Duggan Siduggan R. L. Horton W. M. Stroud W. T. Johnson Benett Estes’ Hamburger Stand East Side Evers Hardware Co Long @ Wilson Benfit of Mrs Chas. Tidwell Phelar C. P. Poe Wrives Insurance Mayor Bates Gir Estes Hamppurger Stand Alamo Coffee Long & Turner W.T. John Guy Carlton LI H. WH. Hardin
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