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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1909
Page
8
A local shop offers cleaning pressing and alterations for men s wear and skirts plus a call and delivery service. Address listed as No 6 West Side Square.
Frank H. Jacques, who suffered a sanitarian incident at Sherman, was reported somewhat better Tuesday morning.
Late personal mentions list illness and health, travel and visits among Mrs W A Jones Cyrus Parker Judge S M Bradley and others. Mentions include Miss Anna Pritchett visiting Whitewright and Austin, families in Gainesville Fort Worth and Dallas, and a house party for commencement week with guests from Dallas Marshall and Dallas.
Asthma can be cured at home. Trial treatment and full information absolutely free of charge. Write Frontier Asthma Company, Room 702, Buffalo, New York.
Elgin gold filled watch priced at 19 dollars offered by W J McCray's store.
Advertisement for Allen's Foot-Fase powder to shake into shoes claims relief for fired aching feet. It promises rest for hot swollen feet and ease for corns and bunions. Sold by druggists and shoe stores with a free EASE sanitary sample.
Wheat harvest began in some localities Monday and others Tuesday with the last of the week expected to be in full blast. Estimates of yield vary widely from 30 bushels to around eight bushels on the low end, with the average likely to fall short of eight bushels in many areas.
Minnis Drug Store offers accurate prescription work. The Wilton Hardware Company provides free estimates for plumbing work.
Alderman Evans of the Street and Bridge committee announced Tuesday that the city has installed five concrete street crossings at East Hickory and East Oak streets.
The American Presbyterian church invites members to attend a congregational meeting this Wednesday evening. Expect preaching and important business as announced by Moderator G. H. Blewett.
You could decide what to give a student friend by looking at elegant pictures designed for students. They are decorated in the colors of famous schools and are souvenirs of college life at Cent sor for 1909. Some designs are sold out, so order at once.
The Denton Normal College closed its winter term with diplomas and certificates awarded amid absence of Hon. L. T. Dashiell who was ill in Austin. Dr. Bruce praised the term for discipline and health, noting 666 winter students and 269 recon grade, 140 first grade, 106 permanent certificates issued. Boarding rates may rise slightly next year to about 16 dollars monthly.
A list of graduates and a week of events mark the start of commencement at the College of Industrial Arts. Baccalaureate by Rev J O Shelburn of Dallas opens Sunday with exercises through Wednesday, including class day, exhibitions, and an address by Pat M Neff of Waco.
The Senior class presented a class play titled The Twelfth Night to a full opera house. Participants were amateurs from the senior class and received many commendations for their excellent performances.
The Denton High School graduation filled the Hickory Street Christian Church for the twenty sixth annual ceremony. J N Rayzor delivered an alumnus address and honors were awarded by Alvin C Owsley. Katrine Bass won UT scholarship for top female averages and Homer Bruce earned the same award for top male averages.
An old retail ad notes Liquid Veneer at Minnis Drug Store and urges readers to compare prices on plumbing supplies and plumbing work from Wilson Hardware Company.
Local notices urge readers to form the habit of shopping at Minnis Drug Store for items like paper napkins lunch sets and doilies. Another line promotes McCray's for jewelry needs.
A Denton Texas advertiser urges readers to buy a 10 cent trial bottle of D. D. D. Prescription oil of watergreen compound for skin disease. The notice claims instant itch relief and urges sending 19 cents to D. D. D. Co. in Chicago for the trial bottle.
County Clerk B. B. Barnes traveled to Denton for the state normal commencement. His laughter, Miss Beanie, has been attending the school and will graduate this term.
A brief item inviting readers to consult the Record and Chronicle for classified want ads and personal notices, highlighting value and utility of the newspaper sections.
The Denton Club's Baptist Ladies' Aid gathered Monday at Mrs. Jim Barton’s home for a program of readings, solos, and a farewell speech for Mrs. Lattimore, wife of the pastor. Mothers' Club meets next Wednesday at 3:30 in the kindergarten rooms for the final session of the year.
An advertisement promotes Dr King's New Life Pills as a health tonic. It claims to tone regulate stomach liver and kidneys purify blood strengthen nerves and cure constipation dyspepsia biliousness jaundice headache chills and malaria. Available at J F Raley & Co in Denton Texas for 25 cents.
The notice highlights Toilet Articles at Minnis Drug Store and affordable sanitary planting supplies. It promotes Wilson Hardware Company for reasonable pricing on planting needs.
The article notes Monday as the warmest day of the year with temperatures reaching around 91 degrees. A breeze provided some relief, but the heat remained intense throughout the day.
Rev. Geo Teel, formerly of Denton and now of Los Angeles California, is visiting old friends here after thirteen years away. 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 Plainview reports a fine rain that covered a wide stretch including Slidell Country last Saturday night, after a long dry spell since last November.
Mr and Mrs C C McNehl express heartfelt thanks to friends relatives and neighbors and to Dr Hooper for kindness during the bereavement of their little daughter.
Promote well being with Foley's Kidney Remedy. Tones kidneys and bladder purifies blood and restores health. Pleasant to take and contains no harmful drugs. Garrison & Kimmins offer 2101 commence ft.
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