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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1909
Page
4
Frank H. Jacques, hospitalized at a Sherma sanatorium, is reported somewhat better Tuesday morning. Normal students who acted in The Twelfth Night were entertained with a banquet after the play Monday night.
Mrs. W. A. Jones is quite sick Cyrus Parker is here on business Judge S. M. Bradley leaves today for Gainesville A. W. Swindoll of Taylor visits J. F. Bell and C. M. Swindoll Mrs. Will Orr and baby and Miss Flora Orr visit relatives in Garza Miss Alice Young of Gainesville visits the Bell family Mrs. John Mounts and children of Frederick Okla visiting Denton relatives Mrs. J. V. McReynolds of Fort Worth has been visiting Denton relatives T D Winn up town after five weeks sciatic rheumatism Lester of Hubbard City has a daughter in the Normal for commencement Miss Anna Pritchett to Whitewright then Austin Mrs Chas Dillingham of Gainesville returns home John D. Thomason and family leave to summer on Thomason farm near Justin Miss Lula Evers entertains a house party for commencement week with Mrs Brantley and Miss Brantley of Dallas Miss Bettie Hudson of Marshall Frank Patillo and Thomas Wilson of Dallas the last two returned home today others remain several days
Asthma can be cured at home with free trial treatment information. Frontier Asthma Company invites inquiries from Buffalo New York residents to obtain full information at no charge.
A gold filled Elgin watch was offered for sale at ten dollars by W. J. McCray.
Advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder to soothe fired aching feet and fit tight shoes. It claims to cure swelling burning and sweating feet and relieve corns and bunions with rest and comfort. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents with a free trial offer referenced.
Wheat harvest started in some areas Monday and others Tuesday with the last portion expected this week to reach full blast. Estimates of yield vary widely from 80 bushels per acre to much lower, with the average likely around eight bushels less than top crops.
The Wilton Hardware Company states there is no charge for estimates on plumbing jobs.
Alderman Evans of the Street and Bridge committee said on Tuesday the city had installed five concrete street crossings on East Hickory and East Oak streets.
The membership is earnestly requested to attend a congregational meeting at the church on Wednesday evening. Important business will be discussed and preaching is expected. G. H. Blewehatt serves as moderator.
A Denton notice offers elegant student pictures designed for college life with school colors. New prints will be made next year while some designs are already sold out, so readers are urged to order promptly.
The Normal College closed with Tuesday morning exercises and diploma distribution. Dr. Bruce praised the term as highly profitable, noted healthy student conditions and record enrollment of about six hundred sixty six, with 269 second grade and 246 other certificates awarded. He warned of possible changes next term including curriculum shifts and a potential small board-rate rise, and planned to publish details after visiting Austin.
Solo-Spray Song-O Weil Miss Emma Schmitz awarded diplomas with benediction. Following the ceremony the high school graduates listed include Marizida Bass Lola Parker Mary Williams Daisy Mahan Melissa Smith Margie Cowan Bernice Skinner Sybil Aldredge Blanche Thomason Bertie Davis Stella Owsley Odessa Swindell Marie Hester Emma Schmitz Lula Byers Londa May Homer Bruce Robert Beck Frei Harris George Rector Wesley Brown Eugene Ballard Valentine Leach.
A schedule of events marks commencement week with an Opera House social, a baccalaureate sermon by Rev J O Shelburn of Dallas, and a president’s reception. The Thursday through Wednesday program includes exhibitions, alumnae meetings, and the commencement address by Pat M Neff of Waco. Graduates span Literary Domestic Fine Industrial and Commercial Arts courses, listing numerous named seniors.
It will pay you to get prices on plumbing supplies and plumbing work from Wilson Hardware Company.
The Senior class presented a class play entitled The Twelfth Night to a crowded opera house audience. Although amateurs, the cast performed exceptionally well and earned many words of commendation from spectators.
An old newspaper fragment promotes Minnis Drug Store with emphasis on paper napkins lunch sets and doilies while urging readers to visit McCray's Jewelry for any kind of jewelry. The ad highlights variety and shopping options at these local shops.
The Hickory Street Christian church filled Monday night for Venton High School’s 26th annual commencement. A large, uniform class received diplomas. highlights included addresses by J. N. Rayzor and diplomas awarded by Hon. Alvin Cowsley. Kathy Bass and Homer Bruce won University of Texas scholarships for top averages among girls and boys.
Denton Texas reader O M Curtis endorses the D D D Prescription ointment for skin disease itching. A 10 cent trial bottle is urged with a request to enclose 19 cents for mailing and the Chicago company address provided. The ad promises instant relief and eventual cure.
County Clerk B. B. Barnes travelled to Denton this morning for the commencement exercises at the state normal. His daughter Miss Bennie has been attending the school and will graduate this term.
It will pay consumers to tread and use Record and Chronicle ads for notices and promotions.
The Denton Baptist Mothers' Club held a fall Afternoon event at Mrs. Jim Barton home with readings songs and speeches. Mrs W C Lattimore received a gift while her husband served as beloved pastor has moved to Oak Cliff. Members were thanked and refreshments served. The Mothers' Club meets next Wednesday at 3 30 in the kindergarten rooms for its last meeting of the year.
A Denton Texas ad pitches Dr King’s New Life Pills as a tonic and health booster. It claims to regulate the stomach liver and kidneys purify the blood strengthen the nerves and cure constipation dyspepsia biliousness jaundice headache chills and malaria. Available from J F Ralevy & Co for 25 cents.
The notice lists toilet articles at Minnis Drug Store and promotes sanitary supplies. It invites readers to visit for affordable items and mentions Wilson Hardware Company as a source for plumbing needs.
The day reached 91 degrees amid strong breezes that tempered the heat. The pattern marks the peak heat for the year so far, with тұрғын noting the unusually warm conditions for Monday.
Rev. Geo. Teel, once a Denton resident for thirteen years, now living in Los Angeles, visits hometown friends. He was a boyhood friend of Mayor Ed F. Bates and is regarded as a leading figure in the Holiness church.
E. C. Bishop of the Plainview country reported a fine rain Saturday night extending to Slidell and across territory with scarce rainfall since last November. The shower brought beneficial moisture to crops and pastures in the area.
Mr and Mrs C C McNeil extend heartfelt thanks to friends relatives and neighbors and Dr Hooper for kindness during the loss of their little daughter.
An advertisement for Foley's Kidney Remedy by Garrison & Kimmins touts kidney and bladder toning, blood purification, and restored health. It claims pleasant taste, no harmful drugs, and urges readers to begin treatment today.
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