Senior Epworth League Names Officers and Committees
The First Methodist Senior Epworth League elected officers for the year after Sunday night devotion. President J E Park. Treasurer Miss Villa Curtis. 1st Vice President Miss Bettie Bridges. 2nd Vice President Mrs R Ledbetter. 3rd Vice President Miss Ida Shanks. 4th Vice President Miss Clara Steinman. Era Representative Miss Anna McMurray. Committees: Worship and Evangelism J L Griffith Esther Steinman Ben Roberts. Social Service Woodson Dyer Bessie Griffith Nina Lee Smith. Culture and Recreation Douglas Witt Phoebe Goode Ben. Missions R B Escue Bessie Smith Pearl Farmis. The League meets Sundays at 7 pm at First Methodist Church. They recently contributed $50 to Korea’s Ruby Kendrick Memorial Fund and funded a college scholarship. Rally Day is planned with other church groups on the first Sunday in October. Pastor Rev. Mr. Cooper calls the outlook for youth work promising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
J E. Park
Lecy Treas
Department of Worship and Evangelism
J. L. Griffith
Esther Steinman
Ben Roberts
Department of Social Service
Woodson Dyer
Bessie Griffith
Nina Lee Smith
Department of Culture and Recreation
Douglas Witt
Phoebe Goode
Ben Smith
Department of Missions
R. B. Escue
Bessie Smith
Pearl Farmis
Worth League
First Methodist Church
Korea
Ruby Kendrick
Mr. Cooper
New Fitch Addition Plat Filed in Justin
W A Leaty of Justin filed the Fitch addition plat for record in the County Clerk's office. The 192 lot parcel surrounds three sides of the new school building and includes three new streets Pafford College and Harmonson named after local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Leaty
Justin
Commissioners Conclude Regular September Session
The Commissioners Court met for a routine September session approving appointments including J. M. Burke as Justice of the Peace in Precinct 5 Bolivar and J. B. Davis as Hebron public weigher with a $2,500 bond. Districts 69 and 71 (Flower Mound and Liberty Hill) consolidated into District 59, Flower Mound. Funds show deficits in Road and Bridge and General funds, with only the jury fund in good shape. State deposits totaled $6,715.03 on Sept. 6, due mainly to debt retirement. The court adjourned after reviewing new concrete work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Burke
Bolivar
Dee Tidwell
Hebron
J. B. Davis
Flower Mound
Liberty Hill
Cooke County
Wm. Nelson
Bos
M. Oe
R. Dist
Fresh Elberta Peaches Packed in Syrup From W T C Potter
Turner Bros offer home canned peaches Elberta and Mamie Ross varieties. Fresh three pound cans in good syrup at 15 cents each while supplies last. Phone your order today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. C. Potter
Elbertas
Mamie Ross
Turner Bros
Paschall's: Denton's Oldest Grocery Store at Your Service
The oldest grocery store in Denton offers its years of actual experience in the business and invites customers to call at phone number 86 for the local service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Paschall’s
Dissolution and Reorganization of Denton Trust Company Partnership
The partnership of R. P. Lomax J. D. Bell and J. S. Darnall dissolved on September 4 1913 with J D Bell retiring and Jm T Higgs replacing him. Debts to the old firm go to the new partnership which will operate at the Denton Trust Company office in Denton Texas and continue business with Lomax Darnall and Higgs. Paschall’s Groceries advertises phones 86 and promises good service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Lomax
J. D. Bell
J. Ss. Darnall
Denton Trust Company
Jm. T. Higes
Denton
Texas
South Side of Square
J. S. Darnell
H. T. Higgs
Waste of Water Warns City Fire Readiness
Mayor Bates warns that water pressure in northeast areas would be fearfully low during fires, possibly under thirty pounds, highlighting a critical risk and urging attention to infrastructure.
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Bates
Denton Urges Saving Water to Ease Fire Danger
Denton mayor Bates warned residents Saturday that water pressure has fallen to 30 to 40 pounds at stand pipe, risking inadequate fire fighting. Fire Chief Beyett said normal pressure for fires is 60 pounds, urging immediate reduction in water waste to prevent a catastrophic blaze akin to Hot Springs Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Bates
Beyett
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Electric Bitters Ad Claims Quick Kidney Relief
A vintage testimonial extols Electric Bitters as a prompt remedy for weak kidneys and indigestion. Mr John Dowling of San Francisco praises its effect on his wife and notes benefits for the liver. Sold by J F Raley Co at 50c and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dowling
San Francisco
J F. Raley & Co
Weather shift cuts heat with modest rain drop
A significant change in stopping heat was noted with total precipitation around one fifth inch. Sunday’s high cooled by about ten degrees compared to Saturday’s peak, signaling cooler conditions ahead.
First Rain Since Aug 17 Brings Cooldown Across County
A Sunday drizzle measured at about one fifth of an inch cooled Denton county after a string of 107 degree days. The city saw a 10 degree drop from Saturday, with rain reaching Little Elm, Justin, Ponder, Lewisville, Pilot Point and surrounding areas. County Clerk Oscar T. Button noted steady rain at Little Elm, while other locales reported light or moderate showers aiding air temperature and dust settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton County
Oscar T. Button
Little Elm
Patterson Store
H. D. Robinson
Justin
Ponder
G. W. Farrington
Lewisville
J. BR. Jones
Pilot Point
Frontier Asthma Company Adventure Ad
An advertisement claims free trial treatment and information for asthma. It lists Frontier Asthma Company at Room 102 Buffalo N and advertises no charge for preliminary services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frontier Asthma Company
Rainfall Sweeps North Texas With Widespread Showers
Sunday rainfall covered much of northern Texas with varying intensities, though none enough to meet present needs. Dallas reported 1.38 inches, while towns including Taylor Longview McKinney Sulphur Springs Waco Terrell Ladonia Greenville Plano Kingston Ada Durant Decatur Boyce Wylie Quinlan Ennis Cor sai ana Tyler Odessa Hughes Springs Bogota Gainesville Anna and Cresson Chickasha Ardmore and Purcell recorded showers or heavier downpours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
North Texas
Taylor
Longview
McKinney
Sulphur Springs
Waco
Terrell
Ladonia
Greenville
Plano
Kingston
Ada
Durant
Oklahoma
Decatur
Boyce
Wylie
Quinlan
Ennis
Corseiiana
Local News Briefs Cover Accidents and Property Moves
Stanley Sigler, of West Hickory Street, fell from a bicycle Saturday and fractured an arm. J. M. Inman bought John S. Carlisle’s home on South Locust Street and plans to move to Denton after settling affairs on his Slidell-area farm. Homer Edwards sold his No. 60 Lula Street home to W. J. Boner of Aubrey for 3000 dollars and moved to the W. G. Evans residence at 122 West Oak Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Sigler
West Hickory Street
J. M. Inman
Johns. Carlisle
South Locust Street
Denton
Slidell
Homer Edwards
Lula Street
W. J. Boner
Aubrey
W. G. Evans
West Oak Street
Two Houses for Sale Direct From Owner McCray
W. J. McCray offers two houses and lots for sale at a right price with quick possession. Direct dealings claimed to save buyers money by cutting middlemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. McCray
Herbine promised to cure biliousness malaria and constipation
An advertisement for Herbine claims the medicine cures biliousness malaria and constipation with one dose improving health and several doses completing the cure. It lists price in cc and notes seller R. H. Garrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price
R. H. Garrison
Local Poultry Stand Ad Lists Eggs Butter and Chickens
A terse ad offers telephone orders for chickens eggs and butter with assurance of steady supply. Contact is B. Duke at East McKinney Street old phone 13.
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Duke
East McKinney St
Oldphone
Fresh pack mackerel for breakfast from Turner Bros
Fresh pack mackerel just received advertised for breakfast. Phones 7. Turner Bros.
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Turner Bros
Paschall’s Fresh Groceries Promotes Little White Wagon
In a publicité style note the store promises fresh goods of best quality at all times and invites customers to watch for the Little White Wagon. The ad includes the phone number 86 for contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paschall
The Water Rat at The Princess Today and Tonight
Seelig Company presents The Water Rat a two reel mystery of a high cost thief who swims to and from his home. A Scotland Yard detective with a monocle untangles the tangle in a tale of fashionable society and romantic England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seelig Company
Scotland Yard
Bert Thedford Granted Bail on Three-Count Indictment
Bert Thedford, under three counts, was released on bail Monday with 8500 bond in each case. W. D. Pockrus of Denton county and Watson Brothers of Arlington signed the bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Thedford
W. D. Pockrus
Denton County
Watson Brothers
Arlington
Transfers Filed On John McGowan and W. A. Thompson Surveys
On Monday two large land transfers were recorded. J. C. Fleece and wife sold 224.50 acres of the John McGowan survey to D. O. Byrne for 19082.50. G. W. Martin and wife sold 36 812 acres of the W. A. Thompson survey eight miles north of Denton to Robert Clark of Dallas County for 15000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Fleece
D. O. Byrne
John McGowan
G. W. Martin
Robert Clark
Dallas County
W. A. Thompson
Denton
Young Couple Receives Marriage License Near Argyle
Richard McMakin aged 17 and Eva Foster aged 18 were issued a marriage license Monday in a ceremony attended by McMakin's father G A McMakin. Both are members of prominent local families near Argyle. The couple will wed later this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard McMakin
Eva Foster
Argyle
G. A. McMakin
Paschall's Fresh Vegetables and Mackerel Deals
Turner Bros promotes Paschall's market with fresh vegetables and a new pack mackerel offer 3 for 25 cents. Customers are urged to call Phones 86 to connect and shop.
Late personal news notices from Denton area
Harrold Millar visits from Dallas and others from Justin Krum Nocona San Antonio and more are listed as they travel for business visits family and education. Denton editor W S Mayes and local residents share travel to Kansas City Honey Grove Groesbeck and nearby towns.
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Harrold Millar
Dallas
George Roark
Pilot Point
Alex Collins
Arizona
Dr. H. Williams
Entier Edwards
Sherman
S. T. Coleman
Justin
C. P. Couser
Krum
Tom Reetor
Fred Harris
W. S. Mayes
The
Whitney Messenger
Denton
Jack Skiles
Kansas City
Rachel Williams
Nocona
Dorothy Niebert
San Antonio
I. A
Mildred Ayres
Honey Grove
M. T. Balew
J. C. Heath
Argyle
Maple Street
Hugh Quinn
Groesbeck
W. W. Barnes
Kentucky
EB. Wooldridge
F. J. Bills
Farmersville
Grayson and
Collin
Matthews
Denton County
Turner Bros Offer Canned Peaches From Potter Supply
Delicious home pack peaches in 3 pound, 415 size cans while they last. El Bertas and Mamie Ross varieties available. Order now by phone. limited stock from W. T. C. Potter who canned them. Phones 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbertas
Mamie Ross
Turner Bros
Poultry and Mackerel Deals Advertised by Turner Bros
An ad from Turner Bros invites sale of poultry by phone with pickup, and features a note about newly arrived mackerel offered at 3 for 2 cents. The message includes a contact phone prompt and a sign off by G. W. Elbert.
Nickel Store Extends Saturday Hours
The Nickel Store on the east side square will remain open on Saturday nights for patrons. Very respectfully, Duke & Ayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickel
East Side Square
Duke & Ayers
Reading the Hardware Ads in Today's Paper
A brief note on kitchen and cookware weariness, urging readers to peruse hardware advertisements in the current issue for potential price deals and replacement options.
The Meadow Lark Sings of a Country Church Hope
Marie Meers with a sweet voice leads a country church choir. A young minister courts her but Mamie seeks a grand stage career and refuses. She fails on the stage, teaching a wholesome lesson about not chasing city fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Meers
Mamie
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wilson-Hann Company
North Texas Gas Co
Water and Light Office
Bob West
Miss Henderson
Julian Scruggs
Clifford Stroud
J. A. Minnis
O. M. Curtis
Justin Plat
Evers
R. P. Lomax, J. D. Bell
J. S. Darnall
Denton Steam Laundry Co
G. W. Elbert
Ike
Augustus Carney
J. M. Vivion
Mgr
Collins Feed &Fuel Yard
North Locust St
Fox Bros. @ Co
Percy Tyrrell
Lipscomb Drug Store
Denton Water, Light & Power Company
W. J. Grady
Miss Jessie Whittaker
Donnhower Block
Bolivar St
Newphone
People’s Home Telephone Company A Home Company
Tom Morris Paints and Papers Houses
Agent Sherman Steam Laundry
C. R. Hamilton
R. E. Cobb
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