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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1909
Page
6
At the station this morning the Katy Limited failed to impress as the much advertised fast train. Only one coach in the train was new while the engine and most of the cars were older equipment, dust from the journey blamed for the worn look by officials but local railroad men say the train is largely old equipment.
Mayor E F Bates indicates several lawsuits will press property owners to connect to sewer mains. Some residents resist due to costs and nuisance conditions, as the city prepares to use legal action to enforce sanitation laws. Dr W M Brumby testified in Taylor cases linking waste disposal to disease and urging sewer use. The Taylor trial of E L Dance ended with a guilty verdict and a $1 fine plus costs.
Be sure you are right, take your prescriptions to Minnis' Drug Store. The Palace Restaurant invites patrons to try their meals and services with a call to visit the establishment.
Denton High meets McKinney High this Saturday in the season opener. Coach F Wilson has the squad in fine trim after hard work and talks continue for a 10 to 12 game series with top local high school teams.
A note from Crain Grocery Coo endorses cash transactions as a method to save money, highlighting both selling for cash and buying for cash.
LONG & TURNER CO reports new delivery of Royal Breakfast mackerel Holland herring and Crystal boneless catfish to its wholesale line. Shipments arrive for processing and distribution to markets and restaurants.
Ad repeats a guaranteed nickel plated alarm clock for 75 cents at Minnis’ Drug Store. It also promotes Foley's Urine Laxative from Garrison & Kimmins as a remedy for indigestion, stomach and liver issues and constipation, claiming it cleanses the system and is pleasant to take.
In stock constantly good assortment tennis supplies rackets priced from 1.50 and up best balls available at 50 cents each.
New stock of Waterman ideal Fountain Pens advertised at Minnis' Drug Store. Payment offers on plumbing supplies and plumbing work from Witsay, Hatware Co. for available customers.
An advertisement urges readers to obtain an abstract from Duggan Abstract Co. in Denton Texas, promising safe land transfers and noting J F Raley & Co. drugstore and Lowney's Candies in the area.
Mr Buttler and Miss Etta Vaughn were married Saturday afternoon at the home of Rev Ot Hawkins pastor of the First Christian church They reside in Denton There is a mention of catarrh and a patent remedy Hall's Catarrh Cure claiming to cure constitutional diseases with testimonials from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio.
Hall county teachers pass resolutions unanimously endorsing Prof. F. A. Haussein of Denton for president of the West Texas State Normal at Canyon City. The article notes the appropriation approved by the last legislature and locational plans. It also includes an advertising notice for Dr King s New Life Pills by J F Raley & Co.
Evers Hardware Co advertises Wiss scissors as the best produced by skill and money with a satisfaction guarantee. The copy emphasizes their long standing establishment on the South Side and invites customers to visit for quality cutlery.
The city council will meet for the regular monthly session and consider health and sewerage ordinances. If either ordinance arises the session could run late. Also Minnis drug post offers school supplies with wool delivery priced at 3 per cord.
Miss Blanche Spinks, a student at North Texas Normal College, left Denton for Canton after a message said her mother had dropped dead. The item fragment mentions Rabbit brand salmon and local business ads for tennis goods at a bicycle shop run by W A Taliaferreo on North Side.
The Doreng society will meet at the First Baptist church Monday night September 27 at 7 30. Honorary members urged to attend. Program includes Joy to the World Draw Me Nearer A Bit of History The Christian's Party How Missionaries Are Sent Layman's Missionary Movement Students' Missionary Movement Solo and more. President Miss Louise Daugherty.
For feverishness and aching from malaria colds or overheating Hicks Capuciline reduces fever and relieves aches. It is sold in liquid form 10 25 and 50 cents at drug stores.
The note urges securing a formal abstract before land transactions to ensure clear title and prevent legal disputes. It stresses avoiding assumptions about ownership or encumbrances and recommends consulting records promptly.
Happenings in society note a faculty reception for students at the College of Industrial Arts described as a get acquainted event exclusive to students and faculty. Additional ads promote cash purchases and lower prices at Wilson Hardware and Crain Grocery Co with new crop oatmeal in two and five pound packs and a cash incentive.
New Pickard China stock arrives with beautiful designs on view in the front window. The display highlights the range and artistry of the china for potential buyers.
Miss Marie Adams departs for Bryan. J. B. Shelton visits from Lewisville. J. N. Rayzor returns from St. Louis. Ab Reynolds investigates Aubrey oil fields. Prof and Mrs J E Parks and baby from Garza are visiting. Miss Ira Davis of Waco guests Walter Davis. Mrs A J Davis of Waco visits Walter Day. Mr and Mrs Dick Naylor of Ponder stay with Mr and Mrs Robi. Hopkins, Graham and Millican travel to Greenville by auto. Mrs C H Knox and daughter Mary of Strawn visit Mrs Milligan. Mrs W C Wright and Mary Gober visit relatives in Quanah and Elorado. Dr J L Gammill of Ponder notes Ponder cotton 250 bales by Saturday night, but totals may drop below last year. Robert Keth from south of Argyle visits. Local bemoaning of county conditions prompts comparison with other counties.
An advertisement claims asthma can be cured with Tris at Frontier Asthma Company in Buffalo New York with full information and no charge. It promotes the publication’s Lost and Found columns as the place to advertise lost articles and regain items.
W R Scott cleans, presses, and alters men's clothing and cleans and presses skirts. Will call for and deliver. New phone 40, No 6 West Side Square.
J B Wiley owned a bale of cotton that caught fire Friday at the railway yards with only slight damage. Slidell’s W N Doyle reported five bales brought in Tuesday and a gin producing about 275 bales. The commissioners court appointed W T Ready as constable for Precinct 8 after John Goodwin’s resignation following a 63-name petition.
Edgar N Bayliss of Robinsonville Del credits Foley's Honey and Tar with curing his long cough and alleged consumption, noting he gained twenty eight pounds and is now entirely well. Garrison and Kimmins references likely a local dealer or distributor.
A brief editorial warning highlights the downsides of neglecting publicity and the potential losses from failing to advertise. It argues that consistent promotion supports business visibility and growth, urging readers to adopt regular advertising practices.
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