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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1910
Page
4
The Justin Weekly Tribune and 4.8 Hair begin publication this week. The new paper, to be published by veteran journalist 4.8 Hair, marks Denton county's entry into weekly newspaper publishing.
A notice from Long and King invites patrons to enjoy groceries and entertainment at the Robt. E. Lee auditorium on Saturday night October 1 featuring Oratorical contest and musical numbers.
A brief advertisement claims customers will be satisfied with groceries from Long & King. It touts high customer satisfaction and urges readers to experience the store’s service.
The concrete walk in front of the First National Bank is being taken up in preparation for a new walkway. Choir practice at First Baptist Church is set for 7 30 this evening and all members are urged to attend.
A Waxahachie party en route to Oklahoma City was delayed until shortly after noon Thursday when an axle broke. A replacement part was obtained in Dallas and the trip continued.
Attendance at the North Denton Baptist tent meeting rose Wednesday night with the largest turnout yet and about twenty five total conversions. Rev. M T Andrews preached on Ex cuses with Estell and Cagle aiding personal work and many workers in the congregation. Meetings will continue indefinitely in different city parts, with conversions reported in non Baptist families as well.
Saturday night at the High School auditorium presents the season’s top entertainment option. The event promises strong local talent and wide audience appeal.
One of the best programs of the year will be presented Saturday night at the high school auditorium to benefit the Athletic association. Tickets cost 25 cents for students and 85 cents for others, available at Minnis drug store.
The note urges calling the number 44 for groceries and hungry readers may find value in contacting the line for food options.
Secretary McCook of the Chamber of Commerce received a handsome solid gold medal from the Dallas fair to be awarded to the local tournament winner during trades days October 7 and 8. The medal is to be engraved free of charge.
Minnis' Drug Store advertises an alarm clock priced at 75 cents with a guaranteed quality. The ad notes high grade millinery at Julian Scruggs and invites starting a grocery account, promising best efforts to satisfaction and listing phone number 44.
Marshal Goode caught a boy riding a bicycle on the sidewalk and brought him before the Mayor. He pleaded guilty but received time to pay a 14.45 fine plus costs. A warning was issued against playing ball on public streets, prohibited by city ordinance. The notice advertises a high school oratorical contest next Saturday with admission prices.
G W Clark et al sell to Max Gabneisky and Sam Corman a lot in Alex Hill survey Denton for 500 dollars. G W Martin and wife to Emma D Miles 12.12 acres in RH Pizano and 3 acres in BL BB C Railway survey for 5625 dollars. E D Gotcher to trustees of M FE church Garza lot for 5859 dollars. E D Gotcher to trustees Garza church lot for 19.50 dollars. G M Foster and wife to W D Pickett lots 19 20 21 in Roanoke for 420 dollars. J A Riddle and wife to T B Taylor 49 acres in R B Hodges J Binney and John Morton surveys for 2800 dollars. W C Benisom and wife to T O Cole and T H Hannah 237 acres for 3000 dollars. J P Roberts and wife to Flossie and Lela Patrick 31 4 acres in Pilot Point for 1850 dollars. Mertie B Robert to J B Grubb lots Sand 9 block 5 for 650 dollars.
G W Elbert advertises plenty of stove and fireplace wood including heater wood. The note emphasizes fuel that keeps the cook in good humor and invites inquiries.
A long list of residents and visitors in Dallas and nearby towns includes P. J. Beyett M. W. Deavenport Lydia Lee and Mrs. Lee Minnie Medlin and Mrs. Bradley, Dr. and Mrs. Clayton, the Starnes family, Mrs. Beyett and Margaret in Alvarado, Reynolds family in Hebron, Margaret Hoskins from Haskell, Mrs. Gillespie, Mrs. Swearingen, Minnie Wettermark, Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Spann and son, Mrs. Williams of Aubrey, Mrs. Flynn and family, Eugene Ballard now at A and M, and E. F. Merrell from Marble Falls.
News from Aubrey notes Rev E Jomason Way in Denton and visits by Mrs Lewis Tate and others to Patterson Sherman and Mineral Wells. Reports funeral of Jack Rinas, daughter born to Jim Smoth erman, and various residents from Denton Pilot Point and Dallas visiting Aubrey.
Miss Minnie Pickard of Alta Mahaw North Carolina describes dramatic skin improvement after using D. D. D. Prescription. She credits the remedy with clearing eczema and pimples and notes three years of prior shame and later relief from skin impurities. J. F. Raley & Co. promote D. D. D. as a penetrating safe wash with soothing wintergreen oil and other ingredients.
A northeast town man delivered seed cotton and sold it for 5.12. He showed a ticket from a prior town and had J. White tally the figures. The buyer learned he cleared 6.60 by selling here versus the nearer town. He gained fifteen pounds by Denton weights and planned to market all his cotton.
The notice notes price changes as belts are offered at 50 cents and 1 dollar at Julian Scruggs. The fragment mentions M R Gilbert and a price shift in Moung City with belt sales led by Julian Scruggs.
A specialist in prescription work boasting three decades of experience.
The season opens likely October 8 with Waxahachie High here. Denton Highs Charles Francis notes a Thursday arrangement for Denton Sligh to visit Cleburne High on Thanksgiving. Nine games planned with Dallas Fort Worth Sherman and Cleburne schools, five at home, two against Waxahachie.
A concise local notice touts punctual grocery deliveries claiming to save time and worry. It emphasizes specialty in getting orders to customers on time and provides a phone contact.
Deed filed in County Clerk's office records Perry Coberly and wife transferring 124 acres of black land fifteen miles east of Denton to Emory C. Smith for 9800 dollars, priced at 75 dollars per acre. The tract lies just north of Little Elm. Also listed are local ads for Long King Grocers and sewing services from Mrs. Gist at 48 E. Sycamore.
Mrs. N A Kowsky of Denton returns home from visiting her sister Mrs J B Stiff in McKinney. Stiff will stay until October 6 then visit niece Mrs C T Ramsdale in Los Angeles. Kowsky plans to join Ramsdale in California next spring to make her home.
Commissioner Higging and other court members expected this afternoon to receive the tax rolls prepared by Assessor Miller. The rolls may be complete by tomorrow.
An old newspaper ad touts Dr Kine's New Life Pills as cures for digestive ailments and claims improved brain and body energy. It urges readers to buy at J F y & Co and notes fresh bread at Idea Restaurant. The issue also hints at a hidden article and an interesting price in the advertising column.
Turquoise Matrix offers popular stick pins brooches and rings with both ladies and gentlemen signet styles. A fine lot of lockets and a wide jewelry assortment invites customers to visit and browse the new arrivals.
An apartment area store opens its doors in the Scripture building, offering new shopping options to local residents and visitors. The opening marks a notable addition to the neighborhood commerce scene.
Miss Louise Daugherty entertained many friends at her Denton south side residence on Wednesday night. Decorations featured cut flowers and guests enjoyed various games and contests before refreshments were served.
Fragmentary timetable lists train numbers and times for routes between Dallas and unspecified depots. Mentions No. 709 Limited Flyer, No. 281 to Dallas, No. 206 Flyer, No. 210 Limited, and No. 182 from Dallas with various morning and evening arrivals.
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