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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1909
Page
4
A Denton station sale report shows 2102 tickets to Dallas sold during the Dallas fair with Taft visiting on Saturday October 23 bringing the day’s total to over 600. The run averaged about 150 tickets daily.
L T Owens sells wagon yard and feed business to Dug Brook. A Logan house on West Hickory Street repaired after fire. insurance loss settled at 564 dollars. Kanady's Seed House to reopen November 10 in old Beyett Brothers building with seeds and plants. A carload of cotton seed meal available. contact J M Taylor. Masons to meet for Wm Payne funeral.
William Payne died at 7 30 am Tuesday at 192 West Oak street following a long illness with dropsy. He was 66 years old and had recently moved to Denton after living in Texas since 1853. Funeral at 9 30 am Wednesday at the family home with Masonic honors, burial at I O O F cemetery. Survived by wife. children Minnie Kate Frankie Payne Melson Savage Leslie Payne Graham Payne and Emmett Payne. brother Lewis Payne.
Advertisement notes that young girls and older women suffer headaches and nervous ailments, promising relief and prompt care from Dr King’s New Life Pills. Claims of pure blood and strong nerves are offered, with a 25 cent price at J F Raley & Co.
Residents yesterday complained about the Big Elm Bridge on the McKinney road, calling it dangerous and long regarded as risky. The bridge lies on the line between Precincts 1 and 2, drawing attention from local trials of winter.
Local notices recount M. J. Healey promoting a Paris to Gulf line via Denton and Tyler after the East line project failed. Tyler Courier-Times and Paris Daily News discuss Healey as a railroad promoter with backing rumors, urging Paris to consider business propositions and public backing.
W A Taliaferro runs Sportmen's Headquarters a bicycles and sporting goods shop offering guns and ammunition. The wording notes the store as a destination for enthusiasts seeking equipment and accessories.
The ad highlights reliable heaters and Cook Stoves from well known brands with guaranteed quality. No charge for setting. Inspect items and inquire about prices.
A letter from John F. Baxter of the U S S Galveston in Hong Kong extols the ship as superior in speed and armament and claims it has more churchgoers than any ship in the fleet. He notes trials of 16.41 knots, 10 five inch guns, 321 crew plus 19 officers, and a rich record of trophies and races aboard. He cites spending from Charleston’s money in North China and praises regattas and prize fighting activity aboard.
A collection of short notes lists residents and visitors in Denton area towns. Names from Lewisville, Pilot Point, Aubrey, Green Valley, Argyle, Fort Worth and Dallas are noted, with brief travel or visiting details and small-town group activities.
Asthma can be cured at home with trial treatment and full information free of charge. Write Frontier Asthma Company, Room 702, Buffalo, New York.
Another shipment of alarm clocks arrives at Minnis Drug Store priced at 75 cents each, signaling broader stock for customers seeking affordable timepieces.
Master Dabney Lipscomb entertained many friends with a Halloween party at Dr. and Mrs. C Lipscomb's home featuring games and grotesque lanterns. Herbert M Walden hosted neighborhood bridge with three tables, punch, a candlelit Vine table, and a cake prize. The Christian Endeavor Society held a ghost party with about sixty guests led by Miss Lena Skiles.
Notary C. W. i offers services in the office and emphasizes reliable notary work. Ad mentions loan money available and promotes Denton Trust Company. No clear date or event, but advertises financial services and notary offerings.
The Denton High School football team will travel to Cleburne Saturday to face Cleburne High. After a prior tense encounter with Fort Worth, Cleburne tied Fort Worth High in a hard fought game, setting up an even tougher matchup.
Prospective sewer patrons must visit the waterworks office to file their street number and lot and block number on the application blank. This before a permit to connect can be issued. H. C. Storrie, Superintendent.
Pennants offered at request of customers introduce a new line noted for material quality and workmanship. The seller asserts customers will be well pleased with the improved products.
A wedding gift guide encourages framed pictures as a lasting token of friendship. It notes pictures avoid gaudy styling and pomp while expressing affection, and invites readers to view suitable options for gifts.
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