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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1910
Page
4
Mrs. Atlanta Corey Knight former circulation staffer at Butte Miner died after an auto crash in Anaconda while visiting friends Mr. and Mrs. W H O Neill. The front axle broke the car went off an embankment and her head struck a post. S White of St Paul escaped with minor injuries.
The remains of W. B. Phelps, a former Den ton resident and father of Lee Phelps, are expected this afternoon on the 3 50 train for interment at City cemetery at 4 30. He died at Whitesboro Monday at 83 years five months and 37 days. A Civil War Confederate veteran, he lived in Denton county most of his life and five children survive: Lee and Frank Phelps of Den ton, William Phelps of near Whitesboro, and Mesdames A R Henry and Char Cazzell.
The insurance firm Bates Browder is dissolved as Ed F. Bates retires while H F Browder continues the business. Browder will collect all outstanding accounts and settle debts.
Minnis Drug Store asserts thirty years of experience and training in compounding physicians prescriptions. It pledges purity, care, skill, and technical knowledge in every fill, with prompt delivery at no extra charge. Both phones 188.
J A Minnis, a seasoned prescription druggist with thirty years of professional experience, stands as a veteran figure in the local pharmaceutical trade. His long career emphasizes reliable compounding, patient care, and traditional drugstore service in the community.
Bookshop advertises a selection of popular authors and titles including The Man Higher Up The Motor Maid Vie When Love Calls and more. It promotes complete original print editions, previously selling up to $1.75, now 50 cents, by Rinehart Bar Eggleston.
Wise County Messenger reports a Decatur mass meeting to back a $30,000 bonus for the Weatherford Oklahoma and Western railroad. A committee announced subscriptions near the target and indicated the offer would be accepted, with surveying likely underway soon. Local officials stressed Decatur’s need for the line amid a coming cold wave.
Tom Johnson sold six Shetland ponies to George McMakin of near Argyle for 650 dollars. Egg prices rise as supply tightens, with near 59 cents a dozen expected by Christmas. A. D. Turner reported 138 dollars in premiums on Shropshires from 33 prizes and 72 heags sold for 1850 dollars. A Halloween wagon mishap caused a runaway team and wagon damage on Oak Street.
Sour mixed and bulk pickles now in stock at D R Turner. Orders invited for sweet mixed bulk and dill varieties. Contact Turner by phone to place requests.
The Shakespeare club met last Thursday afternoon with Miss Blanton presiding. Mrs Craddock read a paper on The Lol lard Revolt and Mrs Hauslein presented a sketch of Charles VI. The group discussed Henry V Act II Prologue Scenes 1 and 2 and The Magazine as an Educational Factor led by Mrs Garrison. Federation business followed. Miss Banton was chosen as delegate to the San Antonio convention with Mrs Garrison as alternate. adjourned to meet next Thursday with Mrs Swenson.
Denton celebrated Halloween 1910 with unusually calm streets as fear of the police restrained youngsters from common mischief. Special police stood ready, but few incidents occurred besides gate removals and minor pranks on a streetcar line. A scare near Normal College prompted a police response, while one accident involved Mrs. J Phillips who tripped over a wire. The note ends with an odd shop ad request for dill pickles.
A flurry of short arrivals and departures from Ponder, Lloyd, Denison, Tioga, Big Springs, Pilot Point, Lewisville, Grapevine, Graford, Wichita Falls, Sherman, and Denton appears in today’s notes. Names include J H Seaborn, B R Wilson Way, Maggie Hosking, Ruth Autrey, Mrs A F Heitman, Mrs Harry Abney, Clara Hann Phinizy, Clarence Gahagan, Joe Johnson, Ola Stover, Ruth Teas, Maggie Cowan, J H Wilson, Miller Wilson, Barnett Dowdell, Eula Allen. A mis-spelled asthma ad offers free trial info from Frontier Asthma.
An old advertisement snippet for Scott's Steam Dye Works repeats the brand name and notes a large Brown family reunion requiring two special cars to bring them to Denton. It includes a Bucklen's Amica Salve promotion, a delivery wagon expansion by Long and King, and a bread order pitch from Smith's Restaurant.
Two empty purses found by R T Vickery near the showgrounds are linked to two unreported pocketings. A poll tax receipt issued to LD Castleberry and a deposit slip from First National Bank of Sanger to J M Caves were found with the purses. Local notices urge ordering goods early from G W Elbert and ads promote Long and King and Taylor Hardware plumbing.
Plain and stuffed olives of all sizes offered by D. R. Turner with phone contact. For pipe work, Taylor Hardware Company is the recommended service.
A Saturday crowd at the Majestic praised the improved picture quality after a renovation of the machine. Mr Lewis ordered a silverine curtain to enhance future showings. Mr Humphry delivered an exceptional Lindie Lee performance, and a Saturday afternoon candy matinee delighted children. The management promises wholesome, moral entertainment. H. C. Holmes returns home from Pecos after illness, delaying travel to Tempe for state property transfer. Social notes mention local eateries and ads for Smith's Restaurant and Long & King bread.
Classified ad offers concrete and brick work services by Aoe Long and King with a new phone number. Includes old style wording and contact details for the business.
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