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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1910
Page
4
AT Minnis Drug Store highlights its prescription department and offers a complete line of drug store goods. It features box papers, tablets, envelopes, toilet articles, and manicure items. The ad invites customers to call for prescriptions or family recipes to be compounded and returned without extra charge.
At the local Knights of Pything lodge, a special Thanksgiving night program for Nov. 24 was announced. The lineup includes music by B. W. Blewett and A. C. Smith, a lesson on Friendship by E. D. Criddle, Secrets of the Order by P. Phillips, a duet by Evang and Benett, and a take on Exemplar work by W. A. Jones with J. O. Bell performing a Second. refreshments will follow. Frontier Asthma Company advert follows offering free trial information with address Buffalo N Y.
Tol Jones, Mrs Moffitt, Mrs W F Jarrell, John Bacon and Annie Heaty are in Dallas or Argyle on business or visiting. Geo Owens in Lewisville, Bb Pachall in Pilot Point, Miss Stover visiting, Mrs Hugh Grant visiting Inge family, A F Holloway returned to Brady, Mrs Malone visiting Waitesboro, T H Stewart visiting Argyle and Canyon, M L Hawkins and L A Hawkins inviting C A Hawkins in Altus, Mrs Craddock improving, Mrs Conly returning from Aubrey, Spoon and daughter in Shawnee on business, J J McCook travels to Waco, M Eleanor Brackenridge and Mrs Turner leave after Co I regents meeting, Ed Smith to Dallas for facial cancer treatment, Yeatts and J Stanley attend Ice Manufacturers meeting in Hot Springs, S L Brown from Argyle searches for lost purse.
Local supplier M. R. Gilbert notes that the price of paints in Mound City has edged upward, warning customers to expect a small premium while maintaining quality and availability.
The weather forecast warns of a cold spell as residents are urged to prepare by ordering firewood from G. W. Elbert. The notice emphasizes securing supply before freezing temperatures intensify demand.
Advertisement offers a West Oak street lot and a 212 acre farm at 38 per acre with possession offered. Also trades a seven room house and grocery stock for a farm, with owner paying difference. Mentions land loans at good rates and terms.
In Dallas on November 18 the murder trial of Mrs. Fannie Flannery occupies the full day as counsel present arguments. Defense attorneys A. S. Basket and J. O. Wiley speak while the state is represented by Lewelling and Cullen Thomas. The jury is not expected to be reached before Saturday. A stray notice about orange lemon peel and citron is included.
Play Fort Worth High will be the attraction Saturday with good fame expected. Fort Worth has lost only to Sherman High this year while Denton’s only defeat also came from Sherman. The game starts promptly at 30. Manager Charles Francis notes attendance Jan. Dallas High canceled its return game here despite prior promise to visit if Denton came, and no other Dallas High game is planned this year.
Half price on all ladies hats advertised by Jno. A. Hann & Co. Also mentions wood for stove and fireplace, and seasonal offerings like brick figs and dates at D. R. Turner’s with phone contact.
The Ariel Club music department held a regular session on Thursday November 17 led by Mrs J id Wilson. Students studied scales and notation with illustrations of authentic and plagal scales. Biographical notes on American composers Kate Vannah and Marie Von Hammer were presented by Miss Moore. Musical numbers included Poeme D Amour by Vannah performed by Mrs Schneer and Goodbye Sweet Day by Hammer sung by Miss Boylan. The group adjourned to meet December 1 with Mrs Allison.
A. D. Roget, pastor, urged Hickory Street Christian Church members to attend a Sunday 11 o'clock rally where an important announcement and good news are promised. The note adds a call to order fresh fruit cake ingredients by phone, listing figs dates raisins nuts and citron.
Two cars of hulls and one car of cotton seed are set for sale next week. The listing is led by J. M. Taylor.
The Houston Post credits Denton High alum Clark Brown and Captain Kirkpatrick as Texas stars in the Texas varsity vs A M game. Brown repeatedly came off the bench to hit key distance shots, with observers noting favoritism kept him from the regular lineup despite strong season play. The report praises Brown's fight and speed, saying his effort enabled Texas to score the touchdown.
D R Turner advertises a phone order for this year’s supply of figs dates raisins nuts citron and other cake essentials. Call ug over phone 7 for direct ordering and delivery details.
A large crowd enjoyed matinee and night shows at the Majestic Thursday. Cupid's Comedy, a Bison Mexican love story, and A Sure Shot a Western picture impressed audiences with fine photography and scenery. Mr. Humphreys sung well and Hang Your Hat in Detroit drew laughs. The Candy Matinee is offered again tomorrow.
The Gertrude Ewing company, oldest repertoire attraction in Texas, brings a three night engagement starting Thursday Nov 24 at Wrights Opera House. Opening play The Boss of Z Ranch features high class costuming singing and dancing. Prices 15 25 35 cents with ladies free tickets from reserved seats before 6 pm Thursday. Miss Ewing will wear the Parisian La Pantalon costume. matinee for schoolchildren and ladies Saturday at 2 39 PM.
A statement urging customers to favor a business not seeking higher rates or monopoly control, positioning itself as free from trust affiliations and not pursuing rate hikes. It argues for fair competition and consumer choice in the telephone business.
C A Hankins contracted to sell his 142 acre farm north of Clear Creek to C M Bishop of Collin County. The land has changed hands twice since 1840 when patented to John Thomas. Hankins, living on the property since 1874, moved to town last year. price not given but over 50 dollars. Plus an unrelated fruit cake order ad appears.
Denton Texas merchants announce stores will close all day November 24 1910 to observe the national holiday. The notice lists Brevett Bros Julian Scruggs J B Terry & Co Long & Wilson W B McClurkan & Co Jarrell-Evans D G Co The Grand Leader Duke & Ayres M O Hann & Co The Williams Store and D R Turner contact.
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