Burned cotton sold at auction after depot fire
About twenty nine bales of burned cotton from the depot fire were auctioned Friday afternoon. Traffic Claim Agent Martin of the Texas and Pacific opened the bids. Four bidders participated with amounts ranging from 445 to 1776.25 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Texas and Pacific
Ab Reynolds
C. N. Whit
C. F. Witherspoon
Dallas Oil and Refining Co
Samuels & Sons of
Houston
Losses in Cotton Shipment Reported at Houston Yard
Bales of the shipment were a total loss eighteen bales were undamaged and the twenty nine only a partial loss. The sale will likely cover almost if not all losses. The Houston firm paid over 61 a bale and much of the cotton is described as low grade. Anthma can occur at home trial treatment and full information free of charge from Frontier Asthma company Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Frontier Asthma Company
Buffalo, N.Y
AT Minnis Drug Store Emphasis on Pharmacy Services
AT Minnis Drug Store highlights its prescription department and full range of drugstore goods. It offers box papers tablets envelopes toilet articles and manicure items and promises to deliver compounded prescriptions or family recipes without extra charge.
J A Minnis Prescription Druggist Thirty Years Experience
J A Minnis is presented as a prescription druggist with three decades of experience. The notice highlights his long service, suggesting trust and reliability in pharmaceutical practice.
Local News Briefs Highlight Births Burns and Duck Bags
Born to Mr and Mrs O M King a girl is recorded. Charles White suffered a severe burn on his right hand from a hot stove when he lifted it by the bale. Ducks bags reported at Club Jake southeast of town with B F Paschall bagging sixteen ducks last week the best tally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles White
Jake
B. F. Paschall
Commissioners Court Delves Into Routine Friday Actions
Friday and Saturday were largely devoted to routine court business including approving accounts and bonds for newly elected officers. Court members indicate new business will be addressed principally next week.
Sudden Death of G W Morton At Hamlyn Morgan Farm
Lewisville Enterprise reports G W Morton died suddenly at his home on the Hamlyn Morgan farm Saturday evening while returning from a cows check. He was about 60 years old, joined the Baptist church at 21, and left twelve children, nine living. Funeral services were held Sunday at Cemetery Hill with Rev W H Day presiding. A little girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Hodges, south of town, accidentally shot herself, losing part of two toes with a .22 rifle but not in danger. The article notes ongoing Church of Christ services and local ads for Thanksgiving groceries and wholesale china vases from J F Raley & Co and G W Hilbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewisville
G. W. Morton
Hamlyn Morgan
Baptist Church
Cemetery Hill
W. H. Day
Stewart's Creek Church
Morton
Mrfil
John
Hodges
Robt. H. Hoffman
Dallas
W. T. Wilson
Aubrey
R. B. Evans
Denton
W. J. Simmons
W. R. Carlton
Northwest of
Own
Beall
Sallie Fly
the Normal
W. W. Freeman
D. A. Lewis
Lela Matthews
J. H. Cat’ey
Amarillo
Dixie Young
M. F. Moody
Hillsboro
A. C. Nance
M. E. Harp Ang
Renner
Jessie Garrison
Pilot Point
Mies
Verna Jackson
Ziegler-Simmons
P.L. Alexander
Geo. Underwood
Edith Barker
Shawnee
J. H. Lawson
Mamie Johnson
Rowell
G. O. Davis
D. R. Hughes
Corinth
W. D. Brown
A. B. Royall
Clark
E. H. Egan
Er. C. Barton
Precinct No
Matthew Moore
Temple
Bartonville
Oklahoma
Fay Pricer
Tishomingo
Charles Wells
Comanche
G. A. Schmably
Margaret
Areyle
County Officials Qualify With Bonds and New Appointments
Tax Collector Sam Hawkins completed the state and county bond qualifications Friday afternoon, with bondsmen named for 47000 to the state and 72000 to the county. J W Erwin Jr named deputy. County Superintendent Beaty also qualified with bondsmen for 1000. Various other officials including E Miller, Sheriff Orr, Chat Mays, and Justice Ready requalified with specified bonds and sureties. Two cars of hulls and a load of cotton seed meal to be offered next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Hawkins
J. W. Erwin, Jr
Beaty
F. B. Pierce
J. M. Inge
E. Miller
Dee Price
J. M. Stover
J. R. Phillips
A. M. Bush
J. H. Paine
W. B. McClurkan
W. C. Orr
W. C. Dickson
W. R. Orr
W. T. Johnson
W. B. Taylor
Chat Mays
A. H. Gee
J. B. Pondrom
L. G. Belew
F. M. Ready
J. J. Sullivan
N. ©. Balls
J. H. Hughes
J. C. Rice
Squire Ready
A. M. Wilbon
Constable Sullivan
Squire McCormick
No 1
Joe S. Gambill
J. W Jagoe
Local Social News Highlights From Dallas Visits to Funerals
A string of brief notes records residents and visitors from Denton, Dallas, and nearby towns. Mentions include Hoffman and Wilson visiting Dallas, Evans from Denton, Beall spending Sunday in Dallas, and many others traveling for relatives, weddings, or to attend events. Several locals prepare moves or report health changes and family visits.
Cigar display promises trusted brands and expert storage
The ad touts cigars in well stocked cases with brands that have stood the test of time and passed smoker judgment. It claims ample facilities to keep cigars fresh until sale and invites new customers to join a list of discriminating smokers at Portina La Trinidad Caswell Club 10¢ Lopez El Arabe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portina
la Trinidad
Caswell Club
Lopez el Arabe
High School Election Completes Bronco Board and Elects Officers
Friday’s high school vote filled Bronco board vacancies and named officers across Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior classes. New editor-in-chief Chase Francis and a slate of assistants lead the paper, with class presidents, secretaries, historians, and sergeants-at-arms announced for each grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronco
Chase Francis
Georgia Freeman
Beatrice Hogue
Jerry Fowler
Fred Lane
Ned Rector
Nina McCormick
Leta Bayless
Laud Ratten
Farmer's Wife Finds Cardui Aids Household Burden
Durham, N C Mrs J M Shepherd says she is a farmer's wife with a heavy load of work. Four months ago she could not stand, but with Cardui she now does most tasks. She praises Cardui Home Treatment as gentle, vegetable, non poisonous and safe for all ages. She urges other women to try Cardui and consult their druggist, with Chattanooga medicine Company offering further information and a home treatment book on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
N. C
Cardus
Land transfers across multiple surveys and counties
Prickard and Sanders deed 2 acres to J. D. Hodge in M E P and P R R Co survey for 350 dollars. S M Ball and wife sell to N 7 percent. Grayson 93 acres in J. H. Fowler survey for 3,371.25. Mike Phillips and wife to Aaron Smith 53 acres in Charles Y Douglas survey for 10 dollars. L. Bailey and wife to J. T. Super 202 acres in Robt Whitlock survey for 11,165. F M Lyons and wife to M. L Mundy lots 1 and 4 block 27 Sanger for 500. Henry Tee Dunham and wife to W. L. Gillespie lot in Roanoke for 2,000. Myrtle Crowley to W. G. Cooke 100 acres on Denton creek 15 miles north of Alton for 3,000. J. H. Goode and wife to Geo. M. Goode 14.6 acres in Wm. Lloyd survey for 1,000. Annie Coppage to T. B. Spencer lot in Francisco Trevino survey Aubrey for 800.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Lyons
M. L Mundy
Sanger
Henry Tee Dunham
W. L. Gillespie
Roanoke
Myrtle Crowley
W. G. Cooke
Denton Creek
Alton
J. H. Goode
Geo. M Goode
Places of Worship and Sunday Schedules
Cumberland Presbyterian church holds Sunday School at 9 45 a m at the courthouse and First Christian Church invites all to 9 45 a m Sunday school with rally at 11 a m and evening services. M E church and Church of Christ also publish service times with Bible study and topics and references to visitors welcome. Jewelry and fruit cake ingredients advertised nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Court House
First Christian Church
A. D. Rogers
Panor
McDonald
M. E. Church
South
Warren T. Whiteside
W. D. Butler
Epworth League
Church of Christ
Pearl
Bolivar Streets
E. Wooldridge
Christ
God
Smith's Restaurant Bread On West Side Delights Patrons
The West Side residents are urged to try Smith's Restaurant bread with high praise for its crust and aroma. Diners are encouraged to place orders for their next meal and expect a satisfying experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith's Restaurant
West Side
Colored teachers institute meeting in Denton county
A colored teachers institute will convene at Freq Douglas high school (colored) starting December 19 and continuing through December 23. Teachers will discuss problems and subjects of interest with lectures by Prof. J. S. Carlisle on December 20 and Prof. J. W. Beaty on December 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colored Institute
Colored Teachers’ Institute For
Denton County
Freq Douglas High School
J. S. Carlisle
J. W. Beaty
Dee
Local Weather Ad Urges Wood and Fruit Cake Supplies
The weather forecast warns of a cold wave and a local ad urges readers to place wood orders with G. W. Elbert while also offering a full stock of fruit cake ingredients such as figs dates raisins citron nuts and dried fruits. Readers are invited to phone TURNER for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. R. Turner
Turner
Gertrude Ewing Company to Perform at Wright’s Opera House
The Gertrude Ewing company arrives for a three night engagement at Wright’s Opera House starting Thursday November 24 presenting The Boss of Z Ranch a cowboy drama with comedy singing and dancing acts. Miss Ewing will choose top three plays from eleven with La Pantalon costume in one. Prices 15 25 35 cents ladies free opening night if bought before 6 pm reserved seats. A matinee Saturday at 2 30 for school children and ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright's
Opera House
Gertrude Ewing
Thorsdey
Z’ Ranch
Arizona
Miss Ewing
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Lipscomb & Fritz
The
Denton Milling Co
Leader Cook
Sears Hardware Co
Forrest and
Essex Mills
Express
Julian Scruggs
Mees
Steam Press
Scott’s Steam Dye Works
Minnis’ Drug Store
J. A. Minnis
Mrs. O. M. King
Commissioners’ Court
W. Morton
G. W. Hilbert
Job Lot
J. F. Raley & CO
Evers
Minum
Evers Hardwa
J. M. Taylor
Havana
Curtis
Bronco Board
Rie
Jamey Potts
Jewell Ratten
Betty Bridges
Ed Miller
Wynne Wooley
Marvin Nichols
Eira Jones
W. J. McCray
G. W. Elbert
D. R. Turner's
Farmer
N. Ba
Chattanooga
Enn
John A. Hann & Co
Wells
McKinney Street
Mae Sew
Palmer’s Art Shop
McCray
Peoples’ Home Tel. Co
PRIC
Palmer
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