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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1909

Page

4

Denton Local Briefs On Survey Work And Water Figure

Surveyor W H Pierce and assistants continue preliminary surveying for the north side streetcar line extension. About one third of the $3 000 needed has been pledged. A 1200 foot water well at the water station pumps 100 000 gallons daily with output running into Pecan creek. Post oak and blackjack wool delivered for 3 per cord. Texas Great Rally Day noted for Sunday school choices.

W. H. Pierce Denton Pecan Creek

Doak Roberts Visits Denton While Exploring Texas League Buy

Doak Roberts of Corsicana owner of the Houston team in the Texas league came to Denton on business tied to buying the T J White bankrupt stock on the east side. He expressed interest in the world series and favored Pittsburgh for the Peres brothers Wilson and Moore. He praised Sandy Malloy, Denton native from 1908, now under Roberts management, for his work last year.

J. D Doak Roberts Corsicana Houston T. J. White Pittsburg Peres Boys Wilson and Moore Sandy Malloy Denton

Hunt's Lightning Oil Ad Claims Quick Cure

An advertising blurb extols Hunt's Lightning Oil as a universal remedy for aches pains stiff joints cuts burns bites and more. It promises rapid relief from a range of ailments and promotes 56¢ and 25¢ bottle sizes.

Hunt

Cotton Receipts Rise Across Denton County Amid Frost View

Denton County receipts reach about 2300 to 2350 bales with 1851 in the public yard and around 400 shipped by guns. Pilot Point leads with 5660 bales by Thursday night. Aubrey and Sager near 2000. Lewisville about 1806. If frost holds off for three weeks, extra gains may push county totals toward 20,000 bales, though Denton may add 800 to 900 more.

Denton Pilot Point Aubrey Sager Lewisy

Religious services and programs at local churches

The American Presbyterian church offers morning theme Spiritual and Material Choices and evening Spiritual Gravitation or How Each Goes to Hits Own Place. First Christian Otis Hawkins hosts Sunday school at 9 45 a m and services at 11 00 am 7 30 pm with Y P S S at 6 20 pm. Mrs Evers sings Sun of My Soul at the morning service. First Baptist Rev M T Andrews leads Sunday school at 9 30 am with a rally day ahead. The pastor begins a five sermon series on The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit with services 11 00 am and 7 30 pm B P U at 6 30 pm Sunbeams at 3 pm. Visitors welcome.

Amercan Presbyterian Church First Christian Church Otis Hawkins Evers First Baptist Church M. T. Andrews F. Jarrell P. U J. C. Guy

Special Services At Cumberland Presbyterians And Methodists

Rev. 8 S. C. Lockett preaches at Cumberland Presbyterians tomorrow at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with court house and M B E church South Barcus pastor calling all members to attend. Methodist Episcopal South also holds services with special features at Sunday school and music. Sermons: How to Become Great and Good at 11 a m and The Relay Race of Life at 7 30 p m.

C. Lockett Cumberland Presbyterians Court House

First Presbyterian Rally Day Services Invited

Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. led by A. P. Duggan with Rally Day emphasis. Sermons at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Westminster League at 6:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Rev. F L McFadden pastor invites all to attend.

First Presbyterian Church F. L. McFadden A. P. Duggan Westminster League

Minnis' Drug Store Ad Encourages Loyal Patients

Be sure you are right take your prescriptions to Minnis' Drug Store. The note urges customers to trust Minnis' for accurate refills and reliable service, emphasizing the store as the place for prescriptions.

Minnis’ Drug Store

Heaters On Sale For Nearly Thirty Years At Store

The store advertises heaters for sale with dozens of kinds priced from $1.50 and up. No charge for setting.

Denton Folks Rush Dallas Fair Train Departure

The Dallas fair special from Gainesville left Denton ahead of schedule at 7 56 instead of 7 58, causing several intending travelers to miss the trip. Most passengers were from Denton, the train mostly empty coaches, with many locals listed among the travelers.

Gainesville Denton Dallas Telegraph Office John Haustein W.J. Owens Robi. Hoffman Crew Wright B. F. Kelsay Matt Deavenport S. H. Hoskins L. Leach Dr. Rowe J. A. Barry Lys Staples Basil Mahan Lucian Hoard Walter Davis W. R Loftin L. Jailey Avella Turner

New Waterman Fountain Pens At Minnis Drug Store

New stock of Waterman's Ideal Fountain Pens arrives at Minnis' Drug Store. Local shoppers are invited to view and purchase the latest writing instruments from the store shelves.

Waterman’s Ideal Minnis’ Drug Store

Schedule 10 Change Delays Katy Train Timetable Update

Dispatch from Denisoyg reports Katy traffic officials plan a meeting to re string the Fly er and the new Limited schedules. Changes to times are anticipated in both directions though local railroad officials have heard no rumor or confirmation.

Denisoyg Katy

Change of address for O. P. Poe at Denton Test Co

Office note announces O. P. Poe has moved to the Denton Test Co building on the south side square. Toilet paper is available at Minnis Drug Store.

O. P. Poe Denton Test Co Fulding South Side Square

Denton Mingle of Residents Traveling and Local Notes

Local figures from Denton and surrounding areas are reported visiting, traveling or on business. J J and s J Koiner of Kram and R B Anderson return from Oklahoma while J W Simmons attends a saddle horse exhibit in Dallas.

Frontier Asthma Company Trial Offer In Buffalo

An advertisement promises a home based trial treatment for asthma free of charge. Frontier Asthma Company invites readers to write to Room 762, Buffalo, New York, for full information and a trial.

Frontier Asthma Company Buffalo N. Y

Great Rally Day Prompts Sunday School Rally

A notice calls for a Great Rally Day as Sunday school ends its regular session and urges participation. The message emphasizes the event and invites attendees to gather for the rally tomorrow.

Denton County Publishes Praising Yet Cautious Booklet

A highly praised Denton County booklet issued by the Chamber of Commerce highlights county scenes from court square streetcars to farms and schools. It notes 10 000 copies printed and distributed with illustrations of water supply, industry, agriculture, and notable institutions, while acknowledging some exhibit shortcomings at the Dallas fair and listing contributors totaling 266.50.

Denton County Texas Denton Homes and Schools Chamber of Commerce Dallas Soth Court House Highlang Park Union Depot Country Club Denton City College of Industrial Arts Southland Universty North Texas Normal College New Central School Buiding North West Sing Ward North ‘Texas Normal Dento C. IL. A A. D. Turner Denton Court R. H. Hoffman Oil Mul Blue Hole Scruggs Alliance Milling Company Denton Milling Company Denton County National Bank Exchange National Bank First National Bank A. E. Graham John A. Hann & Co Jarrell-Evans Company O. M. Curtis Long & Turner Long

Denton High Football Heads to Fort Worth Match

Denton High's football team left Saturday morning for Fort Worth to play Fort Worth High. They were joined by Prof. Eaton and Coach Wilson along with several rooters including Clark Owsley Alvin Bueb Sandy Skiles Frank Young and Charles Freeman, traveling by Dallas to attend the game. The squad lists Rector Reese Young Campbell W Collins Cobb Fowler Rayzor Paschal Buckingham J Collins McMath Lain George and France.

Denton High Fort Worth High Eaton Wilson Clark Owsley Alvin Bueb Sandy Skiles Frank Young Charles Freeman Dallas the Fairind Fort Worth Rector Reese Young Campbell W. Collins Cobb Fowler Rayzor Paschal Buckingham J. Collins McMath Lain George France

King Buys Scripture Land Near Krum in 650 Acres

Henry King of Dallas closed a 650 acre deal north west of Krum with R C Scripture for 32500 dollars. Scripture gains improved Dallas property and plans to move with his family to the city about November first.

Henry King Dallas R. C. Scripture Farm R. C. Sripture King R. C. Scripture Krum

Minnis' Drug Store Ad Promotes Toilet Articles

An old advertisement touts Toilet Articles at Minnis' Drug Store with claims for Hunts Lightning Oil to cure aches pains and minor injuries. The copy promises relief overnight by applying the product to the affected area.

Denton County Rain Record From Salt Creek Area

The Salt Creek area in Denton County reports rainfall since February 1, 1909. Totals for eight and a half months reach 6 inches, with variable daily totals recorded through spring to October 8. A note says the year’s total will differ across districts and dates, noting a heavy rain event on June 23 and lighter fall in western areas.

Salt Nei W. A. Witt Satoh

Mayor Bates Faces State Fire Board Information Request

The State Fire Board seeks details from Mayor Bates on fire protection. Information requested includes water sources, main sizes, pressure, building and wiring codes, ordinances, fire department staffing, apparatus, and safety measures. The inquiry aims to assess fire risk and insurance rates statewide.

Bates State Fire § Board

Texas Sunday Schools Demand 1,000,000 This October

A bold appeal from Texas churches invites participation in a statewide Sunday school effort with a target of one million attendees this October. The notice mentions Wilson Hardware Company as a source for sanitary plumbing at reasonable prices.

Sunday Schools of Texas Wilson Hardware Company

Also Mentioned on This Page

Royal Worcester Corset Royal Worcester Royal Everwear Hosiery Hall, Scruggs & CO Notich H. C. Storrie W.R. Scott West Side Square Peoples’ Home Tel. Co Egan Denton Transfer CO A. G. McMath T. B, Porter Mgr Colored Barber Shop It Lee Ric Geo, Whitten East Side Square Blanks Barber Shop Good Bath R. M. Mitchell H. F. Schweer & Co Denton Steam Dye Works R. J. Wilson Doak Roberts Evers. Hardware Co Barber Dentonies Minnis Drug Store J. J Kram R. B. Anderson Oklahoma J W. Simmons R. E. Bates J. D. Ready Rk. H. Ew'ng Bert Wilson Sherman Arthur Jones Corinth C. &. Fowler RK. B. Haren Ponder J. R. Chambers Bartonville J. W. Finnel Stony J. T. Robin- Soy W. L. Hawk Lewisville T. J. Bratchey Dentoy County A. Toplitz New York W.A Koehn Los Angeles I. Reynolds Fred L. McFadden Amarillo Texas Synog San Angelo Presbytery Ennis Chamber OF Commerce Book Terry B.C. Smith Idang Chronicle Magillonan Denton County Mane Zs F. Raley & Co M. B. Whitlock W. J. McCray Conway-Craig Co C. F. Withespe Barton-McCoox Co Ed F. Bates F. M. Craddock H. Smoot Garrion Scripture the Palace Restaurant Palace Restaurant Tom Turner Lloyd Bain C. E, Fowler The Denton Steam Laundry C. P. Poe Wrives Insurance Just Julian Scruggs Ladies’ Outfitters Metropole H. B. Caddel Prop
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