W R Scott cleans and presses mens clothes
W R Scott offers cleaning pressing and alterations for men’s clothes and skirts with pickup and delivery service at 40 New Phone 40 West Side Square.
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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1909
Page
5
Local briefs note moves, rain, roads and pardons
Mrs J G Blount and son from Wichita Falls visit Dr J P Blount as Frank Wilkerson sells his Wilkerson and Pierce meat market stake to Frank Pierce. Rep Ray reports Governor Campbell will pardon a Denton county forgery convict. Dr D M Stewart improves after blood poisoning. Texas Woven Wire Fence moves to new building and awaits resumed orders. Local weather shows scattered rain and dry spells across town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Woven Wire Fence Company
Fry
Sanitary plumbing at reasonable prices offered
Sanitary plumbing services advertised with a call to visit Wilson Hardware Company for affordable pricing and supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Hardware Company
College of Industrial Arts to close June 2 with summer program
The College of Industrial Arts outlines a six day closing program ending June 2 including baccalaureate, alumni events, and a commencement address by Hon. Pat M. Neff. The fourth summer session opens June 7 offering four weeks of domestic arts, science, and crafts for ages sixteen and up. Student self-government bodies organize dormitory and campus leadership with faculty advisory, and sports tournaments continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College of Industrial Arts
Gatuk Tay
Opera House
Tennyson
Maipo
M. EB
South
J. O. Shelbourne
Oas
Andy
jPresident
Stoddard Hall
Pat M. Neff
Waco
Students’ Association
Angie Ousley
Grace Watkins
Minnie Williams
Fred Morris Trial Set for May in Fort Worth Court
The trial of Fred Morris for the killing of Otto Meyer at Port Worth is scheduled for May 24 in the Portyeizhia district court, Fort Worth, with Judge Buck presiding and many witnesses summoned. Morris, a Denton D. A. C. pitcher, shot Meyer during a stock convention at the Worth Hotel. he was jailed briefly on an murder charge before being released on bond signed by prominent Denton men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Mors
Otto Meyer
Port Worth
Marca
Portyeizhia
Fort Worth
Buck
Fred Morris
Denton D. A. C
Oto Meyer
Worth
Morris
Munder
Denton
Nick Wilson Dies After Illness and Poisoning Incident
Nick Wilson of Pilot Point died at 7 30 Saturday morning after a two week illness. He and his wife were poisoned by canned goods two weeks earlier. Mrs. Wilson improved. Born October 1823, he lived in Pilot Point for nearly 50 years. Funeral held Saturday at 3 in the M E church conducted by Rev J W Clarke. He was uncle to J Ed Wilson of the Long and Wilson store on the south side of the square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Wilson
Pilot Point
J. Ed Wilson
Long & Wilson
Local Social Notes From Temple to Gainesville
Miss Amy Reed visits from Temple while Dr J M Inge returns from the State Medical Association in Galveston. Mrs Butler attends Federation of Women’s Clubs in Gainesville as Maud Turner heads to Dallas for missionary talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Reed
Temple
J. M. Inge
State Medical Association
Galvgeton
Butler
Gainesvile
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Maud Turner
Dallas
B. F. Freasley
San Angelo
College of Industrial Arts
Henry, Cadiel
Peter Benett
Wil Foreman
J. E. Schmitz
Gainesville
Ruby Owens
Argyle
L. T. Owens
Ada Kincaid
Galveston
Edgar
Nell Kincaid
Ada H. Walden
Frederick Schweer
Ardmore
H. F. Schweer
Newcomers Buyings Deals Bring Two Families to Denton
Two new families will join Denton residents after purchasing homes Friday from local sellers. J. L. Thorne of Leon County bought the W. 8. Brown boarding house on West Hickory Street for 5759 dollars in cash. D. H. Coleman of Lamar County acquired a residence on Wainwright Avenue near the Central School for 900 dollars cash. Both families relocate to take advantage of the schools and will move soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Brown, Yancey & Fritz
J. L. Thorne
Leon County
Brown
West Hickory Street
D. H. Colemey
Lamar County
D. H. Fry
Wainwright Avenue
Society Happenings Honor Miss Myrtle Ivy At Shower
Miss Myrtle Ivy honored at a Friday gathering by about fifty friends from 3:30 to 6. Mrs. Wright and other guests welcomed her in a line as decorated parlors displayed magnolias and bells. A musical program followed with several readings and selections before a “How to Prepare a Husband” paper read by Miss Williams. An ice course of mints and wedding motif sweets concluded the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mss
Eulalie Wright
Myrtle Ivy
W. C. Wright
Logan
Gober Wright
Magee
Fresh line of baseball gear at W A Taliaferro store
Time to look for commencement gifts and fishing tackle. W A Taliaferro offers fresh lines of baseball bats and gloves and fishing tackle. O W McCray, jeweler, notes classified ads in the Record are Chronicle pay. Try them and see.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Taliaferro
J. McEcray
Chronicle
Mission Society Meeting and Mothers Club Recap
The regular meeting of the American Presbyterian Missionary Society is set for Monday May 17 at 3 PM with a program including songs quotes and talks on knowledge education and frontier life. The Mothers Club held a well attended session led by Mrs J L Blewett with entertainment by Miss Lowell Mrs Frances Hodgson Burnett and Mrs Jaques and a guest talk by Mr Work on Educational Law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission Society
The
Missionary Society of the American Presbyterian Church
Jesus
Mothers’ Club
M. S. Stout
J. L. Blewett
L. H. Schneer
Miss Lowell
Land of the Blue Flower
Frances Hodgson Burnett
Work
Whch
Open C W B M meeting at Mrs McCormick’s residence
Program includes Long Consecration Bible reading and prayer business period missionary work in the United States Great East Discussion led by C C Yancey Great West Discussion led by Otis Hawkins Northland Discussion by C F Harris Southland Paper by Will Stover Bible Chairs Midriff Ladies invited to attend tamales in town Estes Ham bager stand East side
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. McCormick
United States
C. C. Yancey
Otis Hawkins
Northland
C. F. Harris
Southland
Will Stover
Martin
McCray's Jewelry Store Ad Promotes Your Pick
An ad urges readers to visit McCray's for any jewelry you want. It positions the shop as a destination for selection and purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MccCray's
Tribulations in a Tarnished Room
The fragment hints at a notice about a crowded, disordered room and a call to address messes. It mentions Rev ard and Chronicle as context, with a focus on classed want ads and a desire to quell the disturbance promptly.
Places of Worship Services and Schedules in Town
Cumberland Presbyterian Sunday School 9 45 at courthouse every Sunday. First Presbyterian led by Rev F McFadden with Sunday school 9 45 Divine services 11 and 8 Westminister League 7 00. M E church South pastor R Pierce children day 9 30 preaching 11 Rev Aston 8 special youth sermon 8 Oak Street Methodist pastor J W Farr Sunday school 9 30 preaching 10 45 class meeting 12 holiness 4 Epworth League 7 15 preaching 8 Prayer meeting Wednesdays 8 You are welcome. First Christian Otis Hawkins minister Sunday school 9 45 no preaching morning or evening due to San Angelo convention Y P S C E meets 2 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Caurch
F. &. McFadden
Westminster League
South
R. Pierce
Rev. Aston
Rev
Aston
Oak Street Methodist Church
J. W. Farr
Eble Stuly
Epworth League
First Christian Church
Otis Hawkins
San Angelo
Sunday Services at First Baptist Church
Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m with morning and evening sermons by Rev J R Daviss (Dallas) at Til a m and p m.
Local Lumber Sale Ad Offers Boxed Stakes at 32.50
An ad lists surplus lumber stake options with a neat standard size T box priced at 32.50. The small classified note appears from 7 West Stroud Street with a midweek date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Strouder
Residence phones $1 per mo
People’s Home Telephone Co offers residential service at one dollar monthly. Contact for details about new or upgraded lines and local calling options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Home Telephone CO
County Farm Visit By Commissioners Cited Heat Conditions
County commissioners visited the county poor farm on Friday and reported the facilities in hot, poor condition. They noted Friday night rain would aid crops, and on Saturday they reviewed and allowed accounts during their inspection and duties.
Child of Hobson Family Dies South of City
The 20 month old daughter of Mr and Mrs John Hobson died Friday night south of the city after several days with bowel trouble. The child, granddaughter of Squire Baxter of this city, had briefly seemed to improve before the crisis. Funeral plans not announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hobson
Squire Baxter
Elgin gold filled watch offered for nineteen dollars
An Elgin gold filled watch is advertised for nineteen dollars at W. J. McCray's. The notice also promotes prizes on plumbing supplies and plumbing work from Wilson Hardware Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton Hardware Company
Elgin
W. J. McCray
Wilson Hardware Company
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Denton High School
North Texas State Normal
Arthur W. Palmer
Music and Art
P. Poe
Wrives Insurance
W.R. Scott
H. F. Schweer & Co
W. D. Burks
W. B. Montgomery
B. G. Bradford
Burks-Montgomery Realty Company Real Estate
F. & M. Bank
Texas
Blanks
Denton County Nations. Bank
Good Bath RR
M. Mitchell
A. G. McMath
Exchange Bank
R. L. Horton
Hamilton & Yeates, Oilors
Miqugg Shoe Store
J. G., Blount
Gallatin
Wichita Falls, Ysiing
J. P. Blount
Frank Wilkerson
Wilkerson& Pierce Meat Marke
Frank Pierce
J. R. Schoolfield
Ed F. Bates
D. E. Banner
Calvin Holmes
T. B. Berry
Krum
E. M. Rucker
McNitsky
Court House
Ray
Austin
Campbell
Denton County
Dubose
Canyon City
D. M. Stewart
H. T. Stewart
A. D. Miller
C. M. Jacobson
Pilo' Point Pass
Frontier Asthma Company
Buffalo, N. Y
Evers
Devotonal
Ella Egan
Foreign Missions
W. W. Shepard
Call of the Water
Frank Jaques
Calvary
Estes
Queen Quality Oxfords
Revard and Chronicle
Kuppenheimer Clothing
Denton County National Bank
Pf. BL
UNT
I. Grkaham
B. H. Deavenport
Cashier
Robt. M. Barnes
Ass’t. Cashier
Denton Plumbing Co
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
First Baptist Church
J. R. Davisess
John B. Hobson
H.H. Hardin
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