This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1909
Page
4
Mrs Stella Glenn Smith of Denton, formerly Miss Stella Glenn Smith, is connected to Frank W Mewshaw who was killed in Dallas on Wednesday. A T Stewart killed Mewshaw and was jailed in Dallas. The case draws local interest due to Mrs Mewshaw's Denton ties and prior visits.
F. Vaughan of near Drop reported Wednesday that not only are the wheat fields looking green and fine, but his pasture is also greening up nicely, showing better than at most any time this past summer.
At the request of customers we have added a new line of pennants. We believe you will be well pleased with the superior quality of material and workmanship.
A Rochester notice urges choosing a well chosen framed picture as a lasting token of friendship. It argues pictures recall the memory of the donor with tasteful restraint and recommends suitable pictures for gifts.
The report enumerates numerous attendees at the Dallas fair on Thursday including J. B. Turpin BE. E. McCrary R L. Arthur Arie Cook C. L. Oliver George Fritz Tom Johnson Gran Christal Ed Hilger and many others across families and couples. The wide roster reflects broad local participation with several households represented.
Minnis’ Drug Store announces a new stock of Waterman’s Ideal Fountain Pens arriving for shoppers. This fresh inventory promises reliable performance and classic design in a compact, refillable package.
A banker recommends Denton Trust Company for farm loans claiming the best terms and the lowest interest. The notice advises asking bankers about the company and contacting Joe L. Blewett for loan details.
Genaro and Theol, famed contortionists, headline at the Amuzu for three nights. The act is said to be among the best in its ring of work, with added expense noted by Amuzu management. Admission prices remain unchanged. Tonight's pictures feature the new act.
A Denton trust company advertises notary services and loan money with a public appeal. The note emphasizes availability in an office setting and urges readers to use their notary work.
Classified ad urges readers to take prescriptions to Minnis' Drug Store and promotes S'mmons' Liver Purifier as a remedy. It also notes a rental sign and hints at multiple liver related troubles.
Edmund Mundy wed Zeita Hendrix and J B Chandler married Z L Johnson. Otho Baxter tied with Gertrude Hensley. Jack Webb connected with Ada Martha Allison and E Chandler with Jink Johnson. Walter Christian and Laura Green listed.
Miss Allison daughter of Mr and Mrs D L K Allison married Jack Tillman Webb at the Brice family home on West Oak Street. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Andrew Fairchild Heltman with a decor of green vines and snowball chrysanthemums. Attending guests included Elizabeth Graham of Dallas and numerous relatives from Farmersville and Fort Worth before departure for their new home in Abilene.
A notice from the Barlor Oil Stoves section appears in the Evers Hardware Co listing. The text cites stove points of interest and provides the establishment date as 188.
TJ Bratcher, a prominent Krum resident, suffered severe injuries when a loaded wagon rolled back on his ankle. He and his son were hauling corn. as the wagon began moving, Bratcher attempted to stabilize it and his foot was crushed, though no fractures were reported at last word.
The Millican place on West Oak Street sold for 7500 dollars in a deed dated Wednesday. C H Smoot becomes the new owner and plans to move in soon. The notice also plugs Hunt's Lightning Oil as a nightly remedy for aches, pains, cuts, burns, and bruises.
Another shipment of alarm clocks arrives at Minnis Drug Store priced at 75 cents each. The Junior League of the South Methodist church hosts a sex social at Mrs. W B Francis’s home Friday night October 28 with a nice program and a penny collection from attendees.
Mrs D H Scott formerly Mrs Et ta Jones is visiting her sister Mrs J O Bell during a brief town stay.
A. Logan was relieved to discover his $800 household goods insurance policy, taken for three years, had not lapsed after a Tuesday night house fire. The policy, nearly due to expire on November 16, was with an agency not operating here now, and the finder feared lapse until locating the document Wednesday morning. The item ends with an unrelated promotional note for Wilson Hardware Company.
Amusements note the real American comedy Uncle Joshua Jenkins comes to Wrights Opera House on Monday night. The show features Yankie Doodle music and a clear plot with merriment and melodic swing.
LATE PERSONAL MENTION Ranges from M L Hawkins in town from Oklahoma to J P Terrill near Justin praising green wheat fields. Residents including J W Spradlin W P Wilks H O Cain and others visit for business and family reasons with notes on wheat rain and local court matters.
County Superintendent Willis is visiting rural schools now and his office is closed except on Saturdays and in bad weather when visits are not possible.
A four act rural comedy billed as funnier than a circus for ages six to eighty. Features a plotted story with special scenery, 10 musical numbers, singing and dancing, and an orchestra with electrical effects. Prices range from 75c to 25c with specific seating categories. Seat sale at Minnisburg store Thursday.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.