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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1910

Page

4

Forest Clerk Examination Notice Board Seeks Applicants

A communication to 8 A Dowdell local secretary of civil service examiners from H A Seche secretary of the Tent Civil Service District announces an examination for forest clerk on November 23rd. Seche asks for local paper notice and strong effort to recruit many applicants as the civil service commission aims to build a large register for the positions paying 1100 to 1200 dollars annually.

A. Dowdell Board of Civil Service Examiners H. A. Seche Tent Civil Service District Seche Civil Service Commission

Late personal notices from area residents

Miss Irma Smith returned home yesterday afternoon. Miss Margie Cowan returned from Greenville. Miss Tot White of Vernon visits Miss Opal Al Mes. J. D. Harper and children of Allen La visit sister Mrs. Aldredge. Jim Jones back from Waco where he worked. Mrs J Rogers returned to Pi lat Point after visiting her daughter Mrs. Chas Mays. Mrs Wingo of Argyle home after visiting Miss Gertrude McReynalds. W Baxter left for Decatur to attend C P Presbytery meeting.

Irma Smith Margie Cowan Nag Greenville Tot White Vernon Opal al Mes J. D. Harper Allen Aldredge Jim Jones Waco J. Rogers Pilat Chas. Mays Wingo Argyle Gertrude McReynalds W. Baxter Decatur C. P. Presbytery Ned Fehre

Real estate transfers listed in local notices

J A Lawrence and wife transfer half interest in 54 1 2 acres in Hen White survey to J R and Rebecca J Smith for 708 Goo Elbert and wife sell lots 1 and 2 block 10 Gar W 1 to J A Orr Books to W T Johnson and ya value 180 Gillespie 65 31 acres 900 R J Rhome to Mrs Fannie C Rhome 94 85 acres and 181 75 acres 18 miles SW from Lenton 8500 W T Johnson and wife and J J Gillespie and wife to A C Ball 80 acres 15 miles NW from Devon 4000 Mrs M A Alred to J T and R Co red 284 acres in D Gregg survey 10 J A Orr and wife to Geo P Elbert lot 1 block 10 Garza 159

J. A. Lawrence J. R Rebeca J. Smith P. Elbert J. A. Orr W. T Johnsom Gillespis R. J Fannie C Garza

Colt Show Awards Highlight Justin Exhibit

The Justin colt show drew a large crowd as judges awarded first prize of 45 dollars to Joe Frazier of Roanoke and second prize to O P Patterson. Local development includes B F Donald building a residence, A Holloway opening a new butcher shop on Main Street, Allie Bennett moving into a Front Street business, and Roy Donald returning from Hereford to reside in Justin.

Justin Joe Frazier Roanoke O. P. Patterson B. F. Donald A. Holloway Main Street Allie Bennett Front Street Roy Donald Hereford

Lights Cut Off at Night in City Power Plant Failure

An accident at the city water and powerhouse Wednesday night cut the night circuit from about 7 o clock through the early morning, disabling power and causing poor lessons for students. Repairs were made during the night and Thursday service was to resume as usual Thursday night. The incident followed a recent article noting months of plant operation without shutdown, prompting in-office comment about “touching wood” to avoid a repeat.

Lesses Journal of the Night Current Dynamo Record Chronicle

Denton County Shropshires Purchased for State Breeding

H Harrington, director of experiment stations, bought six Shropshire ewes from A Turner, shipping them to the Troup station for breeding. This brings state purchases of Denton county Shropshires to eighty five this fall after earlier shipments, including eighty to A M College and five to Troup.

DI UH. H. Harrington A. . Turner Denton County A. & M. College

Funeral of W. M. Wise Hailed by Pearl Street Church

Elger C. BE and Wooldridge of the Pearl Street Church of Christ went to Kennedale on Wednesday afternoon to conduct the funeral of W. M. Wise. Wise, about 90, was a prominent member known to many in Denton. His death occurred Wednesday. Mr. Wise was noted for his church ties and community presence.

Elger C. Be, Wooldridge Pearl Street Church of Christ Kennedale W. M. Wise Wise Denton Wooldridge

Benefit event for Domestic Science department

A note mentions days and Saturday at the Kincaid building hosted by club ladies to raise funds for public school Domestic Science. Denton Steam Laundry Co invites visitors to inspect their plant, inviting belief through seeing.

Kincaid Building Domestic Science Department of Pubic Schools Fie Denton Steam Laundry Neir

Justin Young Folks Get License to Marry

Leuty of Justin presented a marriage license application for his brother Dane B Leuy and Miss Mary Donald. The wedding was planned for Wednesday night at the home of the bride s parents, Mr. and Mrs B F Donald.

Justin Leuty Dane Leu—y Mary Donald Donald

Who Fills Your Prescriptions

An ad calls on customers to choose our druggist for compounding prescriptions. It boasts thirty years of experience, asks to trust physicians’ prescriptions, and offers citywide delivery at no extra charge with two phone numbers.

Chas Waide Marries Alice Kirkpatrick in Denton

A Denton County stockman Chas Waide wed Alice Kirkpatrick, daughter of Hon. E W Kirkpatrick, at the Kirkpatrick home in McKinney. The ceremony was at 19 o clock with few friends present and the couple soon left for their home nearby.

McKinney Denton Chas Waide Alice Kirkpatrick E. Ww. Kirkpatrick Denton County J. M. Bell First Christian Church Chas. Waide Bolivar

Baptist Tent Meeting Sees Notable Conversions Downtown

The Baptist tent meeting in the western city area reports strong attendance despite a north wind. Rev M J Andrews preached The Wages of Sin and eighteen people were baptized at First Baptist Church last Sunday, with thirty five conversions in total noted by Rev Andrews. Revs Cagle and Estelle assisted, and organizers plan to continue services this week depending on weather. Long King Grocers advertise prompt service and low prices.

M. J. Andrews AndreWy

Cumberland revival meeting opens at font lot

The Cumberland Presbyterian revival gathers tonight at the font erected on the front lot north of the R. B. Lee School building. Rev. J. P. Mason of Tioga will lead. Evening services begin at 7:30.

Cumberland Presbyterian Revival Aant R. B. Lee

Local Briefs Report Illness and Weather Sparks Early Winter

M Saulis suffers cod poisoning in both arms at his son’s northeast home. West Oak street macadam being laid rapidly by steam roller. The storm that blew up Wednesday night brings the first touch of winter, with heavy clothing and fires in use across town.

I M. Saulis Hig Son West Oak

Charles Brewer Dead of Fever Near Slidell

Word reached here Wednesday of the death near Slidell Wednesday morning of Charles Brewer a well known farmer Typhoid fever applied with appendicitis was the cause.

Harles Brewer Slidell Charles Brewer

Local births reported in Sanger and surrounding areas

J A Howard and wife near Sanger welcome a girl on Sept 27. Jesse Tucker and wife of Sanger announce a boy on Sept 26. J T Lee and wife near Sanger welcome a boy on Aug 28. J T Gibbs and wife near Bolivar report a girl on Aug 25.

J. A. Howard Sanger Jesse Tucker JT. H. Lee J. T. Gibbs Bolivar

It Saved His Leg Restores Man After Eczema Woes

It Saved His Leg. J A Swenson of Watertown Wisconsin writes of ten years of eczema resisted by fifteen doctors, until Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him. The ad claims it heals eruptions eczema boils sores and other skin troubles, with fever, burns and piles also mentioned. 26 cents at J F Raley Co.

J. A. Swenson Watertown Wis J. F. Raley « Co.'s

Tax List reveals county wealth across farms and rails

The tax digest shows 226,825 valuation for horses and livestock, 5,177 sheep, 1,033 goats, and 10,844 hogs. Automobiles and carriages total 6,555 with value 127,730. Merchants report 582,919 in merchandise. banks hold 505,731 in capital stock. Railroads and public utilities dominate tax receipts, with Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe at 986,247 county total and Texas and Pacific at 1,323,003. The overall county tax collected runs to 112,056.07, with state and local shares detailed and postage taxes noted.

Noiscellaneous Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Denton County Texas System The Texas and Pacific Ka’y Frisco Denton Street Car Company Denton and Cersek Lvthiet Mog Oftate ‘Te Stax

Frontier Asthma Trial Offer From Buffalo Firm

A Buffalo based firm Frontier Asthma offers a free at home trial treatment and full information without charge. Room 702. Buffalo, NY.

Sthma Frontier Asthma Company Buffalo, N

Wild rodeo promise at Western show

Bronco Buster will ride the Bad Cow ajennet mule and horse. The cow is described as a hard ride and untamable and the others are said to be difficult as well. Fun is promised and attendance is urged with admission set at 25 cents.

Bronco Buster

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lipscomb & Fritz Express Ladies Outfitters Julian Scruggs By Tae Lone Star Candy Kitchen North Side Square Miller Peoples’ Home Tel. Co. B H. Egan Venton W. Jagoe, Jr Texas Scripture Graham & Simms Denton Steam Bakery North Side Secretary of Civil Service C. J. A. Suics Boylan & Company Noerth Court HOT Box Power House Long & King Smih's T. Wooldridge J. A. Minnis Chas, Waide Moung City M. R. Gilbert Baptist Tent Meeting Revs Cagle Estelle U.P. Tnt W. L. Jones Jno B. Schmitz Waterman C. M. Curtis D. A. C. Park J H. Briggs Mer Gil S. A. Gibson Lee Poo Graham & Simms Crain Grocery Company F. Paschal, Jr D. R. Turner Laych & Slaton G. W. Elbert Joe ‘Nes B. F. Crawford Denton Plumbing Company West Oak Street T. B. Porter
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