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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1913
Page
4
Evangelist Ligon spoke on How God Talks to Men before a sizeable Pearl Street Church of Christ revival crowd. Tonight’s message is The Trial of Christ as the series continues.
An advertisement notes savings across photo styles and guarantees best value for money. It lists JOHN SWARTZ with a studio over the post office and promotes bulbs including Chinese Sacred Lilies Grandiflora Narcissus and French Roman Hyacinth at Denton Floral Co.
A long list of short notes reports residents and visitors from Argyle Dallas Lewisville Fort Worth Bonham Honey Grove Midlothian Star City Ark Asheville N Y Watkins area. Names include J T Alred H T Mobiey Julia Jones Katherine McKinney Fay Roberts Lou Owsley and others with travel visits and illnesses.
The article notes boys practicing hard for the opening game likely against Bryant School of Fort Worth on October 1. It mentions other games arranged and outlines the season plan.
Denton High football works through preliminary practice with 30 candidates and visiting veterans. The season opener is tentatively set for October 4 against Bryant School of Fort Worth, with Fort Worth High to visit later. Dallas High looms as Thanksgiving foe after a 50 to 0 defeat that stung locals.
J. C. Brownlow of Denton narrowly escaped freezing to death fifty years ago Friday night after being wounded above the knee at Chickamauga on September 19 1863. He endured creek crossings in freezing conditions and blood loss, later spending six months in hospital after the battle. Brownlow served in the 32nd Tennessee under Col Cook in Brown's brigade.
An advertorial extols Dr Kings New Discovery for coughs throat and lung ailments promising life saving potential. Testimonial from Stillman Green of Malichete Col notes doctors warned two years to live and credits the remedy. Price 50 cents and 1.00 dollars with money back guarantee by J F Raley Co.
Items for sale include school supplies, drawing instruments, and other drawing supplies. Locations cited include West Side Square with a price of 33 cents, indicating a promotional or sale listing. The note lists GQ to Garrisons Drug Store and Superior Drawing Instruments among sellers.
Frontier Asthma Company advertises free information while Mrs Dickson’s Millinery Parlors upstairs at Wilson-Hann Co announce new fall hats on display. The notice notes express shipments and two phone numbers 472 and 402 for inquiries.
A notice announces a special meeting Monday night September 22 for reading and balloting on membership applications, initiation of candidates and general business. P. J. Beyett and W. A. Matthews, clerks. Also an ad for 50c straw hat exchange and Herbaline malaria remedy with local seller R. H. Garrison.
The notice advertises toilet articles at Minnis' Drug Store with free delivery on the east side. It also highlights millinery creations from New York and Chicago on display at Mrs. Dickson's, and provides two phone numbers, 472 and 402.
The waif rescued from the sea grows into a beautiful woman who saves the lighthouse keeper and his helper at a comic mishap, lights the beacon, and guides a ship bearing her father home. Kathryn Williams created and performed this piece.
The Princess offers a strong daily program with tonight’s show highlighted as exceptionally good.
A Mil Linery display in Chicago and New York presents fall styles at Mrs Dickson's shop. The event highlights new fashion trends and features items from both major fashion centers.
A genteel romance set in the Civil War era features photography and dramatic portrayal. The production is praised for its beauty and emotional appeal, with audiences expected to enjoy a polished presentation.
Advertises Waterman Ideal Pens priced from 2.50 to 8.00 at the east side square drug store. Also Franklin Self Filling pens from 1.50 and up and Remex fountain pens at 1.00. All are guaranteed with money back if not satisfied.
J A Minnis operates as a prescription druggist in East Side Square offering pharmacies and related remedies.
The Sixteenth District Court closes civil business for the week on Saturday during the August term. Criminal weeks remain, with fifth and sixth weeks for trials and seventh and eighth for capital cases. George Trietsch files a citizenship declaration, saying it was first filed in 1896, but records are missing and he must refile, delaying naturalization by about two years.
For up to date stationery and correspondence, visit Minnis' Drug Store on the east side square and inquire about prices. You will be pleased with the selection and deals offered.
Forrest Halsey writes a new feature program blending wit and pathos. Audiences are urged to wear coats for a possibly chilly evening, as the show promises warmth through strong performances.
L. M. Tucker builds a modern residence on West Oak. Born to Mr and Mrs Dyer Coyper a boy at No 3 McKinney street. Rev and Mrs Oscar T Cooper welcome an 8 pound girl. Mrs Cordon Wilcoxon ill with bilious attack on 132 West Prairie. City Council to meet Monday night. J E Park rents Brown home at 185 West Hiery for year. A F Evers building being re-papered for October 1 occupancy by Peaden Brothers grocers. F E Kirkland of Weatherford plans to open a picture show by November 1. Two City Attorney F Iney's children ill with scarlet fever, improvement noted. Infection source undetermined after four weeks at home. W A Matthews undergoes second jaw operation removing bone. Rebekahs serve refreshments at I C O F hall with program and refreshments. A C Mustain of Pilot Point arranging Denton County Odd Fellows meeting in late October. Frigid weather records: Friday max 91, latest since Sept 7. second norther brings 64 in morning.
Ladies fall millinery features small hats as the standard. Visit the Joza Dickson shop to inspect the current fall showing and browse the new ph 472 and old phone 4 catalog.
High School in Denton opens with 300 enrollment, now 325 with new entrants and a near record total last year. Attendance mostly perfect. some illnesses noted. Football interest rises. first team to be selected next week from a long list of boys trying out. Potts referenced in closing item.
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