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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1909
Page
4
A local tailor announces cleaning and pressing of men's garments and skirts plus a calling and delivery option. The shop is located at No 6 West Side Square and now uses the new phone number 40.
The Westminster League of the First Presbyterian Church entertained Presbyterian students from the Normal and College of Industrial Arts at the manse on Monday night. A large turnout from both colleges attended and a pleasant evening was enjoyed.
The first Mothers' club gathering is set for tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 in the Kindergarten rooms. The program includes roll call, vacation notes, and a talk on Proebel's System, plus table talk on regular school attendance led by Mrs. Abney.
In Sanger 1300 bales were sold with about 200 bales ginned at Bolivar and nearby. Richard Meek brought a seed cotton load that fetched more money than any earlier sale. G A Douglas bought it for 4 74 per unit, totaling 121 80, loaded on a wagon drawn by a pair of mules as work on the Goodview school proceeds.
Journal reports M. L. Hennen of Garza and Miss Nellie Medlin of Quanah were happily married the week before last in Quanah. Grandma TM Derrick, 83, suffered a fall from a chair, breaking her hip in a painful mishap.
In Enterprise the board fills the unexpired term of former trustee T H Jenkins with M D Fagg. Rev George W Truett of Dallas will deliver the dedicatory sermon for the Lewisville Baptist church on Sunday October 10 at 2 30 pm. Mr and Mrs J W Payne depart for Dallas to visit their daughter and plan to move to Clairmont with another daughter Mrs J B Mc Combs. they have resided here 34 years. Protracted Baptist meeting continues with services at 10 am and 7 30 pm and afternoon at stores downtown. Rev Morris, the pastor, preaches. A Fort Worth marriage license was issued Monday to J J Medlin and Fannie Lee of Roanoke.
It will pay you to get prices on plumbing supplies and plumbing work from Wilson Hardware Company.
A brief notice listing toilet paper at Minnis Drug Store and tennis goods at the Bicycle Shop run by W. A. Taliaferro on the north side. Post oak and blackjack wool delivered for 3 dollars per cord.
The State Board of Education met and authorized the Denton normal school to repair the main building whose foundation was failing. Expected cost about $6000. The board also approved the Denton normal local board’s award of the sewer system contract to Wylie Sanitary and Heating of Fort Worth at $1846.
At a regular meeting of the Home Mission Society of the M E Church a vote of thanks was given to the men who assisted with their automobiles and other conveyances in driving visitors to points of interest in the city. Remarks suggested the town will reap good results from the visit by these women to the city.
At the First Baptist church on Monday night a reception was given to Rev. M. T. Andrews and family. About 400 to 500 guests attended and enjoyed the evening. Dr. W. H. Bruce, president of the Normal college, gave a welcome address and Rev. Andrews replied. An interesting program was performed and light refreshments were served.
Birth notices from Little Elm, Aubrey, Corinth, Ponder and Pilot Point list couples and newborns with dates from July to October. Several entries report boys and girls born to families including Berry Mullins Smotherman and Hammond, with locations in the area. An advertisement for S’mmon’s Liver Purifier claims benefits for the liver and digestion.
Death notices from Aubrey report Babs Smotherman aged two days on August 7 with convulsions and L. D. Lone aged 82 years 8 months and days on August 5. Local records list both as residents of Aubrey.
A testimonial advertising spread asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh in all stages. It claims a constitutional treatment taken internally, promises a $100 reward if it fails, and urges sending for testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Keep in stock constantly good assortment tennis supplies. Racket sets priced from 1.50 dollars. Best tennis balls 50 cents each.
B R Wilson reports from the eastern part of the county that the Big Elm bridge at McKinney Road is in nearly impassable condition and repairs are urgently needed to allow safe travel across it.
A testimonial from J. A. Harmon of Sigemore West Virginia praises Dr King’s New Life Pills for energizing health and boosting brain and body. The ad notes the pills vitalize every organ and sell for 25 cents at J P Raley & Co.
Store advertises stoves and heaters in season gearing for winter. Highlights the Stoves department and claims dependable quality with no charge to provide price information.
The piece notes a long stretch of clear skies since the equinox rains on September 22. Weather prophets have predicted rain, but their forecasts reflect local atmosphere, not upper region conditions, leaving the clouds away.
A brief reminder to visit Minnis Drug Store for prescription needs to ensure accuracy and safety in medication handling. The note emphasizes checking prescriptions before purchase and using a local drugstore for reliable service.
Late personal notes list J B Cox and Dr J A Thomas in Dallas on business. S J Simpson of near Sanger and P C Withers in Fort Worth on business. Annie Farmer of Fort Worth visiting Mollie Robinson and Mrs M L Robinson. Mrs Sophronia Milam returns to Fort Worth from visiting W L Jones. D P Hutson moves to eastern county farm. he and B L Adams of Frisco country visited Tuesday. Capt Ed B Willis leaves for Denver via El Paso to visit niece attend Taft Diaz meeting. Frontier Asthma Company offers free trial information via Buffalo New York.
List of uncalled letters for week ending Oct 3 1909 at Denton Texas includes ladies and gentlemen names. Letters will be sent to Dead Letter Office Oct 17 if unclaimed. One cent charge for each advertised letter. P M John B Schmitz. Classified ads. find lost articles.
A new stock of Hawkes glass arrives at the shop highlighting the distinction between plain cut glass and Hawkes exquisite wares. The merchant invites customers to view the higher priced crafted pieces and compare quality.
County clerk office records about twenty deeds filed Monday marking a busy period. The first fall colds are spreading with about one in three people on the streets reported ill from the epizootic.
J Ross Black son of Mr and Mrs B F Black wed Miss Ida Templin in a quiet ceremony at 3 30 Sunday afternoon in the Black hotel on East McKinney Street Rev M T Andrews First Baptist Church pastor officiated in the presence of relatives and intimate friends.
An ad promotes a clothing care business offering cleaning, pressing, dyeing, and alterations for ladies and gents. It touts a steam and French benzine dry cleaning plant and guarantees customer satisfaction.
The Record and Chronicle invites readers to place want ads with wide potential. The notice suggests versatility for personals, services, merchandise, and job listings, encouraging clear details to reach a broad audience.
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