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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1909
Page
1
Three men appointed to oversee the stove department ensure everything is properly attended to. The store offers a wide variety of stoves in Denton with prices designed for all budgets and no charge for stove setup.
A local advertisement urges parents to buy the store’s boys shoes. It claims their range uses different leathers and suits lively, active boys and promises value for the price.
An anti saloon league effort in Denton announces Field Day events led by Dr G W Eichelberger and Hon W P Lane. Eichelberger preaches at Bolivar Street Presbyterian Church at 11 am and Lane joins a 3 pm rally at the courthouse to mobilize pastors and churches in a statewide campaign.
Ex governor James K. Vardaman, candidate for the U S Senate, will open the North Texas Normal college lyceum course next Tuesday night with The Impending Crisis addressing the negro question in the South. The appearance begins a well chosen season.
The Agricultural Department reports September cotton production at 818,072 bales, up 216,000 from a year ago. Williamson County leads with 40,000 bales in the tally.
Blacksmiths met at city hall and organized a Protective association. W. J. Lacy was elected president with R. B. Rich as secretary and treasurer. A committee was appointed to draft by laws, and the group plans another meeting next Thursday night to complete organization.
A large horseback parade led by adult riders and many children on Shetland ponies kicked off Trades Day in Denton. Prizes were awarded for best riders and couples, with a lively crowd watching court-house rounds and a town gallop before a busy display of farm products, poultry, pets, and ladies department articles. The Denton Concert Band performed multiple concerts to complement the day’s activities.
The Big Sale Saturday drew hundreds to the Big Store as Special Prices on Winter Merchandise sparked heavy selling across all departments. Men and boys clothing moved briskly, and the event promises lasting impact with Jarrell Evans Dry Goods Co. promoting the bargains through walking advertisements.
Fort Worth Tex Oct 9 District Judge Tom Simmons discharged the jury in the Frank McCue case after sixty eight hours deliberation. The panel reported a hopeless disagreement with four jurors favoring conviction and the rest in opposition. This marks McCue's third trial on the charge of murdering Paul Mabry in Dallas two years ago.
Sherman High school football heads to Highland Park for a 4 30 kickoff with Denton High after arriving at 3 50. Sherman is described as very fast and aims to challenge Denton for supremacy.
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