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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1909
Page
4
A local tailor advertises cleaning and pressing of men s wear and skirts with pickup and delivery service. The shop operates at No 6 West Side Square and announces a new phone number 40 for inquiries and orders.
Alderman T. M. Jones will likely introduce an ordinance at the next city council meeting to prohibit the use of cement sidewalks as roller skating rinks. He cites injuries and narrow escapes as the motive, noting other towns have already acted.
The opera house overflowed Monday night for the Old Maids Convention where delegates wore vintage gowns and bonnets. A Madane Makeover device transformed attendees, producing humor and revealing new talent as local artists performed. The First Christian church group noted a favorable financial ending and thanked the cast for their time.
Fire Chief W. L. Foreman Kerry Caddel Jim Goode Billy Woods Peter Beyett and Ed Schmitz left for Gainesville to attend the State Firemen's convention. J Eda Schmitz, agent for La France fire apparatus, will display equipment while Billy Woods oversees the exhibit.
A group of Terrell volunteer firemen en route to a Gainesville convention stopped in town at noon Tuesday and triggered a false fire alarm from a telephone while locals were distracted. The prank sent local firemen scrambling to the passenger station at East Hickory Street.
The Denton state university Junior class representative was selected from two finalists. Aubrey townsfolk plan an Old Maids Convention with 16 local participants who attended a Denton talent show Monday night. Ford Witherspoon, home from Chickasha Oklahoma, returned on horseback and was met in Gainesville by local girls. Mrs. Frank Edwards travels to Aubrey to coach talent for the event. Cement walk materials arrived Tuesday for the Fair store front on the east square.
The Ariel Club met May 3 for its final meeting of the year. Members discussed Food Adulterations and welcomed new members to the literary music and art departments. A program on breakfasts past and present along with Home Made Rugs impressed attendees.
Asthma can be cured at home with trial treatment and full information free of charge. Send for details to Frontier Asthma Company Room 702 Buffalo New York.
McCray verifies the claim and asserts the result is correct, reinforcing confidence in the decision. The statement emphasizes certainty and accuracy attributed to McCray's judgment.
W A Taliaferro lists baseball and tennis goods along with fishing tackle at the Bicycle Store on the north side square. He promotes McCray’s jewelry as a destination for any jewelry needs.
Hon. A. O. Owsley and daughter Stella return from Austin. Mrs. W. C. Renfro of Hillsboro visits her son G. Renfro. Drs. Hill Rowe and J. M. Inge travel to Galveston for a State Medical Association meeting.
The Davis family expresses gratitude for the many kind acts shown during their baby girl’s illness and death and wishes God’s richest blessings on those who offered help and support.
Ed Allen and wife transfer 113 acres in A. J. Morris and S. Williams survey to R. H. Logan for 4500 dollars. Mrs. M. E. Malone sells 10 acres in Isaac Walker survey to Harrison Jones & Co. for 358 dollars. J. R. Nowlin and wife Convey lot 2 block 4 and south half of lot 4 orig plat of Denton for 8000 dollars. J. Ed Schmitz and wife transfer lot 8 and north half of lot 4 block 3 Lacy addition for 4000 dollars. A. J. Hawkins and wife to J. B. (illegible)
The Majestic airdome in Den ton presented the best exhibition yet of the nd, with new vaudeville acts that impressed audiences. De Ormold and Fuller returned to boost their popularity, performing H's Uncle's affinity with improved impact. Rogers and Setepha showcased The Mystic Master Pro Tem, earning hearty applause for jokes and novelties, while Miss Setepha’s dancing drew warm reactions.
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