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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1909
Page
4
Late Wednesday a seven year old son of O Q Petty was bitten on the hand by a copperhead while helping his mother catch chickens near their home. The fangs struck at the base of the largest finger and the child received prompt medical attention.
An eleven year old girl, daughter of Mr Ables of Roanoke, swallowed a pin Wednesday evening while talking. A doctor was summoned but no extraction occurred as she showed no pain.
A child of Mr. and Mrs. I Fulton sustained burns to hands and face about 1 PM Thursday when a cartridge exploded as he played with it. The injuries, while painful, are not described as serious.
A vintage promotion urges readers to shop Minnis' Drug Store for everyday needs and to seek commencements gifts from W. J. McCray, a jeweler. The notice encourages reading and using the Record and Chronicle want ads.
The College of Industrial Arts holds a sequence of events starting with a Saturday night performance of Tennyson's The Princess at Wrights Opera House. A baccalaureate sermon by Rev J C Shelburn of Dallas follows at the Methodist church, with a program of hymns choral works and prayers. Class Day on May 21 features songs, oration by Miss Lucy Hamilton, rose planting, class history and gifts, and a graduation theme. June 2 includes invocation, glee club, address by Hon Pat Neff, music pieces, diploma presentations, and an Alumnae reunion with watch sale notice.
An ad urges readers to think of Minnis Drug Store for their health needs noting convenient location and reliable service. The brief promotes everyday items and personal care products at a trusted neighborhood shop.
A 15 year old son of C. J L. Floyd injured his eye when a knife slipped while cutting cardboard. The blade edge crossed his eye and doctors fear possible sight impairment. The notice ends with an unrelated marketing line about Wilson Hardware Company.
The message directs customers to Minnis Drug Store for accurate prescription work while mentioning that The Wilson Hardware Company does not charge for plumbing estimates.
We prepared fine gifts for High School and Normal graduates and now craft a batch of artistic frames for the graduates. The project reflects local school celebration efforts and showcases handmade woodwork and artistic design.
An advertisement highlights a framed picture titled Lee and His Generals offered for 75 cents to 2 dollars, praising the snappy images and the suitability as a gift for young people.
The water works department struggles with multiple breaks due to hot weather. Superintendent Storrie notes old pipes expand in warmth causing leaks, with Hann and Bell avenues hit hardest as crews remain busy repairing the damage.
A faculty member said summer normal students are already arriving in Denton. About thirty to fifty students are here, with more stopping by on each train today.
News arrives of the death of Reverend Thomas E. Campbell at his home in Newcastle Pennsylvania. He visited here last October leading a meeting at the Oak Street Methodist church with Mrs. Kittie Campbell and Miss May Taylor accompanying him and conducting street services.
J. W. Peeler and Miss Estie Geers were married recently and have gone to Meadows to make their home. The bride, daughter of Col. and Mrs. C. W. Geers, was raised in Denton. Peeler is a wealthy stockman with mercantile and banking interests in Meadows.
Local shopper guide notes Minnis Drug Store offers a selection of paper napkins lunch sets and decorative doilies for casual dining or entertaining.
The little son of Mrs. Preston is very sick with haemophoba. Cleve Bell a segro was arrested at Pilot Point on a gambling charge. George Fritz Wednesday drove a Brush light runabout home from Fort Worth. The two year old baby of Mr and Mrs W A Matthews burned feet on live coals. The Oak Street Methodist Episcopal Sunday school will have a picnic on Milam creek tomorrow. those who wish a ride meet at the church at 8 a m.
Miss Irma Midkiff left yesterday for Gunter and Van Alstyne. Miss Blanghe Degan of Lewisville and Ira Chaffin and Doll Laughlin, guests of the Misses Steger, have returned home. Miss Katherine McLeod of Willspoit and Miss Nellie Mills of Houston, class of 1906, visit the College of Industrial Arts and will stay for commencement.
Asthma can be cured at home with a free trial treatment and full information provided. No charge for the trial. Contact Frontier Asthma Company, Room 702, Buffalo, New York.
Notice urges piano buyers to watch for a major sale event next week with promotional emphasis and tentative dates.
Arthur W. Palmer of the Art Department appears in West Side Court at Square. Proceedings concern a case filed in the local court with Palmer listed as the principal party. Further details remain unclear in the available text.
The College of Industrial Arts student organizations stage The Princess by Tennyson this Saturday evening May 29 at 8 15. Admission 25 35 and 50 cents. Tickets go on sale at Minnis Drug Store at 9 a m Friday.
An advertisement urges readers to visit McCray's for jewelry of any kind, highlighting a broad selection and inviting customers to browse and buy.
An advertising note urges readers to try the Record and Chronicle pay options. The terse line hints at a promotional push for paid listings or subscriptions within the local paper. It emphasizes trying the offered payment paths to access advertiseable space.
A Denton church meeting of American Presbyterian officers decided to call Rev. A. F. Heltman as pastor. Heltman, formerly a Denton resident and former superintendent of the public schools, is expected to assume charge between mid month and early July.
Rio Grande river hits historic high flooding villages and farms in the valley around El Paso Texas with rising waters affecting communities both above and below the city. Local papers note prompt ad returns as readers follow the crisis.
The local chapter will hold a Friday meeting at 3 30 o clock in the city hall with a program including a roll call answered by quotations from Edgar Allan Poe and a discussion on history versus the paths of our fathers. Domestic Science sections hosted a reception for faculty and families at the College of Industrial Arts featuring sherbet and confections prepared by students.
Notice from J. W. Beaty invites pupils to make up work this summer at West Side school house. Interested parties should contact this week or meet Monday May 31 at 1 p.m. at the school.
If you want sanitary plumbing at reasonable prices see Wilson Hardware Company.
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