Local residents arrive and visit across Denton county
Names of residents and visitors from Lewisville Midland Dallas Gainesville and Fort Worth gather or travel through Denton area. Individuals include J O Dorris Clyde Nolen Bb F Witt J F Preston Mrs J G Moore Mrs R A Nipp Mrs C Lipscomb Sr Mrs M T Bale Levi Belew Irene Davidson Willie Davidson Oberia Robertson A M Nah F L Hardwick Northern Barton Le Beaume Humphries Susie Moore J M Huffington John B Davis Laura Green Annie Schull Haze May Teresa Abney Clara Owsley J Coit R J Edwards Lee Williams and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O Dorris
Lewisville
Clyde Nolen
Midland
Bb. F. Witt
J. F. Preston
J. G. Moore
Jarrell
R. A Nipp
C. Lipscomb Sr
W. G. Langley
Dallas
M. T. Bale
Krum
A. P. Lindley
Little Elm
Levi G. Belew
Irene Davidson
Willie Davidson
Fort Worth
Oberia Robertson
A.M. Nah
Gainesville
E. T. Broun
F. L. Hardwick
Denton
Northern Barton
LeBeaume
Humphries
Gadski
Byer
Opera House
Susie Moore
R. T. Vickery
Bell Avenue
J. M. Huffington
Denton County
Crandfield
John B. Davis
Federal Department
Laura Green
Annie Schull
Haze May
Teresa Abney
Clara Owsley
State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Owsley backs Sheppard for Texas Senate seat
Denton county representative elect Alvin M. Owsley said he would vote for Morris Sheppard to succeed Senator Bailey if Bailey resigns and the legislature elects a replacement. He noted Gov Colquitt could appoint R M Johnston temporarily until the Legislature acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston Dispatch
Col
R. M. Johnston
Bailey
Alvin M. Owsley
Denton County
Sheppard
Gov. Colquitt
Morris Sheppard
Texas
Flagged Train With Shirt Saved A Railcar Wreck
An Ohio man flagged a train and saved it from a wreck after tearing his shirt from his back while H. T. Alston Raleigh of Raleigh NC claimed Electric Bitters cured his stomach head back kidneys and liver. Four bottles made him feel like a new man. Ad says 50 cents at J F Raley Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
H. T. Alston
Raleigh
N. C
J. F. Raley & Co's
Local News in Brief Reflects Small Town Life
Squire W Baxter ill with la grippe. Potatoes quoted at 1.10 to 1.25 per bushel. J B Cox building 25 by 50 frame store east of C L A campus. Telegram to Rev Williams of a mother’s death in San Jose. J H Paine to haul 4000 rods of hog proof fencing southwest of city. Katie Daffan chapter sends annual gift to Confederate Homes in Austin. Pecan crop scarce. prices 1 to 12.5 cents, some 15 cents. Deed filed Will Earl and wife to C G Miller 139.04 acres Buffalo Bayou RR abstract 191, for 9385.20. County Clerk Button inherits old commission to Squire Button as Justice of the Peace 1876 signed by Gov Coke. Asthma cure ad offers free trial information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire W. W. Baxter
J. B. Cox
George McCormick
E. T. Williams
Bell Avenue
San Jose
Cal
M. E. Williams
J. H. Paine
Katie Daffan
Confederate Veterans
Austin
Will Earl
McLennan County
C. G Miller
Buffalo Bayou, Brazos & Central Railroad
Denton
Two Autos Registered in County Clerk Office
Two new automobiles registered in the County Clerk's Office are listed as follows E F Proffer of Krum registered as No 281 and T J Young of Krum registered as No 282.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Proffer
Krum
T. J. Young
Fountain Pen Trial Offer at Minnis' Drug Store
A customer is invited to buy a fountain pen at Minnis' Drug Store for $1 and test it thoroughly. If the pen does not equal the performance of a higher priced pen and does not provide full satisfaction, return it for a refund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnis
Prize Awards For Denton County Cotton Club
The Denton county farm boys cotton competition prize ceremony is set for Saturday December 7 at 11 am in the Chamber of Commerce rooms Denton. Three prizes will be awarded to club members with the highest yield per acre and best profit. Each entrant must bring a written crop history and a certificate signed by two disinterested witnesses who weighed the cotton or witnessed the measurement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton County
J. H. Alsworth
Ganzer
Alsworth
Denton
Chamber of Commerce
Boys’ Cotton Club
12 Year Old Boy Narrowly Avoids Auto Collision
A 12 year old boy, unknown to Dr. Rowe, was struck and knocked down by Dr. Hill Rowe's car on West Oak Street Monday night. The boy escaped injury as the driver slowed and tried to stop, reporting the incident the next day and describing the near miss at Belivar and West Oak.
Curtis Drug Store Hosts 5-Vote Tickets Contest
A local promotion offers 5 votes per 50 cents at Curtis' Drug and Jewelry Store. Prizes include De Luxe Cooper's Novels and Rogers Silverware. 10 prizes total. Votes count through Friday night December 20 with a nomination coupon granting 1000 complimentary votes on page 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis’ Drug and Jewelry Store
Cooper
Rogers Silverware
Curtis
Curtis Drug and Jewelry Store
Southwick Interprets Richlieu at Wright's Opera House
Dean Southwick presented a vivid interpretation of Richlieu to about 450 attendees as the second C I A lyceum event. His portrayal of Cardinal Richlieu and other roles, including Father Joseph and De Baradas, received high praise for fidelity and intensity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Southwick
Richelieu
Wright
Opera House
Mr. Southwick
C. I A. Lyceum
Southwick
Cardinal Hicklieu
France
Louis XIV
Richlies
Father Josef
de Baradas
de Maupret
Julie
Dé Maupret
Istate
Carolina
Richlieu
Beechnut Brand Easels Marketed By Turner Bros
Beechnut line items including peanut butter sliced bacon in glass jars and apple jelly are marketed by Turner Bros. The ad claims specifying Beechnut ensures the best quality and urges customers to buy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peechnut
Turner Bros
Chickens for sale in corporate limits by G. W. Elbert
Private poultry ad by G. W. Elbert offering to buy or sell chickens and to deliver within corporate limits. Contact details not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notly
G. W. Elbert
Filing of releases signals prosperity in Denton county
The Denton county Clerk reports a surge in releases of mortgages and deeds of trust on lands and chattels. Sixty nine land releases have been filed in two weeks, with chattel mortgage releases for large sums noted as higher than in prior history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton County
Hutton
Rucker
Ivey
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Cold Cure
An advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as the sole remedy for grippe and colds, claiming relief from headaches feverishness sneezing nasal discharge and rheumatic pains. It asserts a 25 cent package cures quickly with no quinine and urges every home to keep it on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape
Insurance ad by Robertson at Lod VY area
Robertson writes all kinds of insurance and invites calls for coverage. Contact at 275 with office over Raley & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lod VY. Robertson
Raley & Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Denton Water, Light and Power Co
Wooood
L. F. Collins & Son
J. A. Collins
N. R. Bedford
N.R. BEDFORD @ CO
Clothiers
Tabor
W. Side Sq
Garland
John Hester
Lipscomb Drug Store
H. Deavenport & Co
Denton County Nate’s Bank
W.E. McCabe
R. H. Garrison
W.T. Bailey
J W Sullivan
Ff Hill Sullivan & Hill Attorneys-at-Law
Craddock Building
Lone Star Restaurant
Woodrum & Davis Weat
Oak Street
MR. Owsley
FrontiersAthma Company
Evers Hardware Co
Denton County National
Denton County National Bank
Hall
F. J. Chenfy & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Ginnan & Marvis
G W. Elbert
J. F. Raley & Co
O. M. Curtis Drugs and Jewelry
East Side Square
Julian Scruggs
Gall
C. R. Hamilton & CO
R. E. Cobb
Taylor Hardware CO
Falton
Gripper
Deane @ Cole
Cole
North Side
T .L.mcdonald, M.D
Garrison's Drug Store
Ww. O. W
W. H. Doty
Barber Shop
North Side Square
Ofacture Denton Milling Company
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