ray, t l

unknown – unknown

Name variants: Ray, T. L.; T. L. Ray; T.L. Ray
Record count: 43
Sources: court_cases,life_events,v2_names
Places seen: Birds Point; Cairo; Cape Girardeau; Dexter; Dexter, MO; Dexter, Mo.; Essex; Frisco; Frisco, Mo.
First event date: 1929-01-18
Last event date: 6-Sep-29

Timeline — 48 events

1927-03-11 Dexter. T. L. Ray in the Cotton Belt sells for less for cash; advertises flour, bananas, seed potatoes, and lye Quote: "in the Cotton Belt. Selling for Less for Cash" business · life_events|Dexter Statesman 1927-03-11 clip b12-19270311-p4
1928-01-13 Cotton Belt. Grocery auction sale at the T. L. Ray Store in the Cotton Belt, Saturday, Jan. 14th at 10 a.m.; flour, sugar, beans and many other groceries and notions auctioned, buy groceries at your own price Quote: "Grocery Auction SALE at T. L. Ray Store In the Cotton Belt SATURDAY, JAN. 14th At 1… business · life_events|Dexter Statesman 1928-01-13 clip janfeb28-R3
1928-02-03 Dexter. Special for Saturday only: 2 pkgs. Kellogg Corn Flakes 20c, 1 pkg. Kellogg Bran Flakes 15c, 1 pkg. Kellogg Shredded Wheat Biscuit 10c, total value 45c, all 4 for 26c; in the Cotton Belt Quote: "T. L. RAY In the Cotton Belt" business · life_events|Dexter Statesman 1928-02-03 clip janfeb28-R8
1928-03-30 Dexter. T. L. Ray, reared in the Dexter and Essex community, established his grocery and meat market on November 15, 1926 in the former Fields & Co. building in Cotton Belt (East Dexter), employs J. S. Swift as meat cutter, and bought the Hi-Way Service Station on Highway 60 in Cotton Belt, now oper… business · life_events|Dexter Statesman 1928-03-30 clip b2-19280330-p5
1928-05-25 Dexter. T. L. Ray Store in the Cotton Belt advertises free palm leaf fan to each lady making a purchase, free muffin pan with two boxes of Kellogg's breakfast foods, 20% off every bottle of BING (kills flies, roaches, bed bugs), and special Saturday prices Quote: "1 PALM LEAF FAN TO EACH LADY WHO MA… business · life_events|Dexter Statesman 1928-05-25 clip b2-19280525-p5
1928-06-22 Dexter. T. L. Ray, in the Cotton Belt, phone 124, advertised a $1.29 special-offer bundle (P&G soap, Ivory soap, Lava soap, Chipso, enamel dishpan) with delivery Quote: "Special Offer ALL FOR ONLY $1.29 T. L. RAY In the Cotton Belt Phone 124. We deliver" business · life_events|Dexter Statesman 1928-06-22 clip b2-19280622-p4
1928-12-14 Dexter. T. L. Ray takes the Reak stand one door west (of his former place in the Cotton Belt) Co-mentioned: A. G. Ray (father). Quote: "T. L. Ray, who takes the Reak stand one door west." business · life_events|Dexter Statesman 1928-12-14 clip b3-19281214-p2
1928-12-14 Dexter. T. L. Ray leased the storeroom formerly occupied by Reak's Store and opened an up-to-date grocery stock, with a big opening announced for tomorrow (Saturday) Co-mentioned: Reak. Quote: "I have leased the store room formerly occupied by Reak's Store and have there opened up an Up-To-Date Groc… business · life_events|Dexter Statesman 1928-12-14 clip b3-19281214-p5
1929-01-18 Dexter. T. L. Ray Groceries, Phone 124, We Deliver, 'The Bargain Spot at Dexter'; sale to first 100 customers: 10 lbs. sugar 49c (1 to customer); bologna 18c per lb; flour as low as 69c for 24 lbs; raisins 2 lbs 19c Quote: "WE HAVE CUT THE PRICES TILL IT HURTS" business · life_events|Dexter Statesman 1929-01-18 clip ds-1911-1930-jpg-ds-19290118-p5
1929-03-01 Meat counter, butcher outfit, for sale or trade; T. L. Ray Quote: "FOR SALE OR TRADE--Good Filling Station. See T. L. RAY." Quote: "FOR SALE or TRADE--Meat counter, butcher outfit. T. L. RAY." business · life_events|Dexter Statesman 1929-03-01 clip ds-1911-1930-jpg-ds-19290301-p6
1929-03-08 Dexter. Saturday specials: seed potatoes, onion sets, bananas 20c dozen, matches 6 boxes 15c; Phone 124, in the Cotton Belt Quote: "T. L. RAY Phone 124—In the Cotton Belt" business · life_events|Dexter Statesman 1929-03-08 clip ds-1911-1930-jpg-ds-19290308-p1
1929-03-08 Dexter. T. L. Ray's advertises potatoes (Cobblers $1.09 basket, $2.73 bag) and clover seed for sale Quote: "See Potatoes, Cobblers $1.09 basket; $2.73 Bag At T. L. RAY'S." business · life_events|Dexter Statesman 1929-03-08 clip ds-1911-1930-jpg-ds-19290308-p3
1929-03-08 T. L. Ray in the Cotton Belt advertised Northrup, King & Co. seed, 6 packages for 25c Quote: "from T. L. RAY IN THE COTTON BELT" business · life_events|Dexter Statesman 1929-03-08 clip ds-1911-1930-jpg-ds-19290308-p5
1929-03-15 Dexter. T. L. Ray's advertises onion plants (Crystal White or Bermuda, 300 for 25c), matches (case of 6 boxes, now 15c), and fancy rice (4 lbs. 25c) Quote: "300 for 25c, at T. L. RAY'S" business · life_events|Dexter Statesman 1929-03-15 clip ds-1911-1930-jpg-ds-19290315-p4
1929-03-22 T. L. Ray advertised onion sets, seed potatoes, cabbage plants and seed in bulk and package, and Northrup, King & Co. seed, 6 pkgs. for 25c, in the cotton belt Quote: "SEED 6 pkgs. 25c from T. L. RAY IN THE COTTON BELT" business · life_events|Dexter Statesman 1929-03-22 clip ds-1911-1930-jpg-ds-19290322-p5
1929-04-05 Dexter. Proprietor T. L. Ray advertising a case of 6 boxes of matches, regular 25c, now 15c; onion plants, Crystal White or Bermuda, 300 for 25c; fancy rice, 4 lbs. 25c; and 35c Calumet baking powder, now 4 cans for $1.00 Quote: "Matches, a case of 6 boxes, regular 25c, now 15c at T. L. RAY'S." business · life_events|Dexter Statesman 1929-04-05 clip ds-1911-1930-jpg-ds-19290405-p4
1929-04-05 Dexter. Onion sets, seed potatoes, cabbage plants, seed bulk and package; cheaper prices, high quality, at T. L. Ray's Quote: "Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes, Cabbage Plants, Seed, bulk and package. Cheaper Prices, High Quality, at T. L. RAY'S." business · life_events|Dexter Statesman 1929-04-05 clip ds-1911-1930-jpg-ds-19290405-p5
1929-04-12 Dexter. Ran a 'BIG ONE DAY SALE - Saturday Only' ad for his store in the Cotton Belt, Dexter, selling over $2,000 surplus stock for cash (sugar 20 lb. $1.00, corn 10c, tomato soup 5c) business · life_events|Dexter Statesman 1929-04-12 clip ds-1911-1930-jpg-ds-19290412-p6
1929-04-19 Dexter. The Ray store in the Cotton Belt section at Dexter has taken on new life since it was established there; the big sales day last Saturday drew crowds, showing the effect of advertising by that hustler, T. L. Ray Co-mentioned: Ray store. Quote: "The Cotton Belt section has taken on new life si… business · life_events|Dexter Statesman 1929-04-19 clip ds-1911-1930-jpg-ds-19290419-p3
1929-04-19 Advertises onion sets, seed potatoes, cabbage plants and seed, bulk and package, at T. L. Ray's Quote: "Cheaper Prices, High Quality, at T. L. RAY'S" business · life_events|Dexter Statesman 1929-04-19 clip ds-1911-1930-jpg-ds-19290419-p5
1929-05-10 Essex. Mrs. T. L. Ray and sister, Mrs. Vivian Forrest, visited relatives and friends in Essex last Tuesday Co-mentioned: Vivian Forrest. Quote: "Mrs. T. L. Ray and sister, Mrs. Vivian Forrest, visited relatives and friends in Essex last Tuesday." social · life_events|Dexter Statesman 1929-05-10 clip ds-1911-1930-jpg-ds-19290510-p2
1929-05-17 Dexter. Honored guest at a birthday party given by his wife Thursday evening at their home on East Stoddard street; music, games and refreshments enjoyed; guests from Essex, Frisco, and Ft. Worth, Texas Co-mentioned: Daisy Crutcher; Mrs. Vivian Forrest; Mrs. D. W. Pruett; Veda Pruett; Dean Ray; Herb… social · life_events|Dexter Statesman 1929-05-17 clip ds-1911-1930-jpg-ds-19290510-p8
1929-05-24 Dexter. Mrs. T. L. Ray and her sister Mrs. H. Forrest visited Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Ray of Frisco Friday Co-mentioned: T. G. Ray. Quote: "Mrs. T. L. Ray and sister, Mrs. H. Forrest, visited Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Ray of Frisco, Friday." social · life_events|Dexter Statesman 1929-05-24 clip ds-1911-1930-jpg-ds-19290524-p2
1929-06-21 Dexter. Grocery advertiser 'In the Cotton Belt', phone 124, 'We Deliver'; prints a full price list headed 'HOT So Are My Prices' business · life_events|Dexter Statesman 1929-06-21 clip ds-1911-1930-jpg-ds-19290621-p4
1929-08-16 Dexter. Town Talk: T. L. Ray was in Illinois Tuesday and Wednesday, buying peaches for his store in the Cotton Belt business · life_events|Dexter Statesman 1929-08-16 clip ds-19290816-p4
1929-10-04 Dexter; Frisco. Groceries T. L. RAY, Phone 124, Dexter. T. G. Ray & Son, Dexter and Frisco, DRY Goods. Gingham Now 5c Yard; SHOES 1 lot 98c pair; Oil Cloth yd. 25c; Outing Flannel 12 1-2c yd.; Hanes Underwear Special $1.19 pr.; Salt Jowl lb. 10c; Peaberry COFFEE now 30c lb.; Soap 8 Bars For 25c; 6 B… business · life_events|Dexter Statesman 1929-10-04 clip ds-19291004-p5
1929-10-18 Dexter. An extra 10 per cent discount off regular prices of groceries on all bills over $5.00, cash Saturday and Monday; phone 124 Quote: "Look! an extra 10 per cent discount off regular prices of Groceries WHERE AT? T. L. RAY Phone 124" business · life_events|Dexter Statesman 1929-10-18 clip ds-19291018-p4
1929-11-08 Cape Girardeau; Cairo; Birds Point. T. L. Ray family and D. W. Pruitt family motored to Cape Girardeau Sunday, crossed the river there and came home by way of Cairo and across the new bridge at Birds Point. partial-page screenshot Co-mentioned: D. W. Pruitt; Miss Veda Pruitt. Quote: "Mr. and Mrs. T.… social · life_events|Dexter Statesman 1929-11-08 clip ds-19291108-p5
1929-12-13 Dexter. T. L. Ray Store, Phone 124, Dexter, advertises special prices on candy, nuts and fruit for treats for school and Sunday school teachers Quote: "School Teachers! Sunday School Teachers!" business · life_events|Dexter Statesman 1929-12-13 clip dec29-R3
1930-01-03 Advertisement listing one special per day from Wednesday, January 1 through Saturday, January 11 Quote: "A Big Special for each of the 10 days" business · life_events|Dexter Statesman 1930-01-03 clip chat1930-19300103-pUNK1
1930-01-03 Dexter. A big special for each of the 10 days, January 1 to 11; regular prices listed Quote: "A Big Special for each of the 10 days" business · life_events|Dexter Statesman 1930-01-03 clip jan30-R3
1930-01-31 Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Ray entertained Sunday afternoon; guests included Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pepper of Bloomfield, Mr. and Mrs. Cap Clemons, Mr. and Mrs. John Wagner, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Day and Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Lepchenske social · life_events|Dexter Statesman 1930-01-31 clip jan30-R13
1930-03-21 Dexter. Yesterday morning, Mrs. T. L. Ray hit a crossing on Elm street with her auto and hurt her leg and lip; the baby on the rear seat escaped injury Co-mentioned: Mrs. T. L. Ray. Quote: "Yesterday morning, Mrs. T. L. Ray hit a crossing on Elm street with her auto and hurt her leg and lip." accident · life_events|Dexter Statesman 1930-03-21 clip febmar30-R8
1930-09-19 Dexter. T. L. Ray holds a contract to sell 2,000 bushels of Winesap apples for Mr. G. E. Edwards of Kentucky at $1.00 a bushel and up; special prices on truck loads delivered to Dexter; Phone 124 Co-mentioned: G. E. Edwards. Quote: "I HAVE A CONTRACT TO SELL APPLES FOR MR. G. E. EDWARDS, OF KENTUCKY… agriculture · life_events|Dexter Statesman 1930-09-19 clip juldec30-R19
1930-10-03 Dexter. T. L. Ray, Dexter, phone 124: 'Prices Slaughtered! Quick Sale — Small Profit For 10 Days Only'; 3 boxes Corn Flakes 20c; malt 4 cans $1.00; 24 lbs. Aeriel flour 60c; chunk meat 10c per lb.; 250 lbs. bologna 18c per lb Quote: "Prices Slaughtered! QUICK SALE — SMALL PROFIT For 10 Days Only" business · life_events|Dexter Statesman 1930-10-03 clip juldec30-R21
1930-10-10 Dexter. T. L. Ray advertised 'Last chance on these big bargains, Friday-Saturday': corn flakes, malt, washing powder, flour, chunk meat, bologna; phone 124 Quote: "Last Chance on these BIG BARGAINS FRIDAY - SATURDAY" business · life_events|Dexter Statesman 1930-10-10 clip juldec30-R23
1930-10-17 Dexter. T. L. Ray, phone 124, 'In the Cotton Belt,' advertises slashed prices (flour 60c, chunk meat 12c a pound, matches 6 boxes 10c), and offers 24 lbs. of Aeriel flour for 39c from 1 to 2 o'clock Saturday, Oct. 18 Quote: "PRICES Slaughtered! YES, AGAIN, and these will be Regular Prices, unless th… business · life_events|Dexter Statesman 1930-10-17 clip juldec30-R25
1930-10-31 Dexter. Grocery prices slashed: chunk meat 12c, bologna 15c, 5 lbs. pinto beans 25c, 7 lbs. coffee $1.00, 10 lbs. onions 15c; "794 other bargains"; "More Groceries for Your Money." Quote: "T. L. RAY More Groceries for Your Money" business · life_events|Dexter Statesman 1930-10-31 clip juldec30-R27
1930-11-07 Dexter. Down Go Grocery Prices ad; T. L. Ray, in the Cotton Belt, Phone 124; 500 lbs. Bologna 12-1/2c lb., salt side meat 17c, chunk meat 12c, 24 lbs. Aeriel Flour 39c business · life_events|Dexter Statesman 1930-11-07 clip juldec30-R28
1930-11-21 Dexter. Grocer advertises rock-bottom prices (pinto beans 5c/lb, corn 10c/can) under the headline 'Arrested!' Quote: "The Cheapest Place in Town" business · life_events|Dexter Statesman 1930-11-21 clip juldec30-R32b
1930-11-28 Dexter. Proprietor of T. L. Ray grocery, 'Cheapest Place in Dexter in the Cotton Belt,' Phone 124; cash prices advertised: Pinto Beans 100 lbs. $4.35; Salt Chunk Meat 10c lb.; Lard, red can $4.75; Bacon, whole side, 18c lb.; Flour, Aeriel barrel, $4.00; Oleomargarine 2 lbs. 25c; Bologna 10c lb Quote… business · life_events|Dexter Statesman 1930-11-28 clip juldec30-R34
1930-12-19 T. L. Ray advertises Xmas groceries: bananas by the stalk at $1 to $1.50, Xmas candy 15c a pound or 7 pounds for $1.00, oranges 15c a dozen, with special prices to schools and churches on their treats Quote: "100 Stalks of BANANAS to sell by the stalk at $1 to $1.50" business · life_events|Dexter Statesman 1930-12-19 clip juldec30-R39b
1930-12-25 Frisco, Mo.. Mr. T. L. Ray and family and Broyles McQuary and wife were dinner guests Christmas day of A. G. Ray and family, at Frisco Co-mentioned: Broyles McQuary; A. G. Ray. visit · life_events|Dexter Statesman 1930-12-25 clip ds-1931-01-02-p03
1931-01-30 Dexter, Mo.. Fire last Friday afternoon at two o'clock destroyed a coal shed and garage at T. L. Ray's residence and the car of Wylie Gillis next door; the Gillis garage was partly burned. Dick Woodard, who owns the Ray residence, lost kindling bundles in which the fire was supposed to have caught;… fire · life_events|Dexter Statesman 1931-01-30 clip ds-1931-02-06-p05
1931-06-13 Dexter. Advertisement: Special T. L. Ray's Saturday, one hour only 1 to 2 p.m. - 50c brooms 25c; 25c oats 19c; 6 boxes matches 15c; Louisiana Special Flour 24 lb. 49c; $1.20 size syrup pepsin 79c; aspirin tablets 2 boxes 15c, dozen boxes 80c; Phone 124 - We Deliver Quote: "Special T. L. Ray's Saturd… ad_business · life_events|Dexter Statesman 1931-06-13 clip ds-1931-06-12-p05
1931-07-11 Dexter, MO. T. L. Ray's in the Cotton Belt advertises Saturday (July 11) bargains: 1-hour special 1-2 pm AerieL flour 24 lbs 39c (one to a customer); 50c brooms 25c 2-3 o'clock; oleomargarine 10c/lb; Palmolive beads 5c; 6 boxes matches 15c; new complete line of dry goods business · life_events|Dexter Statesman 1931-07-11 clip ds-1931-07-10-p04
1931-09-04 Dexter. T. L. Ray Cash Grocery advertises 'Back to CASH ... Selling Cheaper than ever before for Cash,' with listed grocery prices Quote: "T. L. RAY Cash Grocery ... Buy For Cash and Save" business · life_events|Dexter Statesman 1931-09-04 clip sep31-R1
1931-09-25 Dexter. T. L. Ray Cash Grocery in the Cotton Belt advertising Circus Day specials Friday and Saturday (chunk meat 7c/lb, salt side 10c, bacon 16c, coffee 10c, etc.) Quote: "Circus Day SPECIALS" business · life_events|Dexter Statesman 1931-09-25 clip sep31-R5

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