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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1912
Page
4
A cold front pushed through Texas after a Saturday rain causing heavy clothing to be needed Sunday. Monday morning fell to 46 degrees with cool winds, while most of the state reported excessive rain delaying farm work and planting, except West Texas where weather was milder.
Vendors advertise keeping tresbh fish and oysters on hand when available. Call for stock and availability at the restaurant.
Dr W B Bizzell led Easter observances in the college chapel after quarantine kept the female students from town church. The service featured hymns by a song club, Trinity choir, and a Victrola accompaniment. He preached The Power of Immortality to a full, reverent audience of students and teachers.
Late personal news lists visits and travel among Denton area residents and friends from Dallas Fort Worth Temple Galveston and Oklahoma City. It mentions relatives and guests including Lena Jackson, Vera Foreman, William Lacy, Mary Taylor, Sackville Sims and Stuart, with illnesses and recoveries and local shopping notices.
Denton voters will go to the polls tomorrow to decide the issuance of $9,009 in school house bonds for repairing the North Side building and adding sewer connections to two ward schools. The effort to defeat the issue appears limited, with organizers aiming for a full turnout. Voting sites include Lone Star Marble Works Ward One, B F Paschall building Ward Two, City Hall Ward Three, and Donahower block Ward Four.
Fort Worth High representative McGeever won the inter scholastic declamation contest held Saturday night in Fort Worth defeating Denton rival Colonel Rayzor and Dallas Lipscomb. McGeever spoke Texas Undivided and Indivisible while Denton’s candidate argued Should Texas be Divided. Dallas and Fort Worth may stage a debate to serve as a neural point.
Fragmentary line urges immediate action to begin a bank account today stating you cannot alter yesterday or begin tomorrow until today. It questions who to choose for the account. No clear names or institutions are specified in the readable text.
The commissioners court met in regular session to approve routine matters and set a vote on May 11 for School District No 46 in Dickson to raise the special tax from 10 to 25 cents per $100. A Lewisville district roads contract was expected to be ready, with $76,562.92 in payment and accrued interest awaiting final buyer approval and bond delivery. Petitions for road changes by M A Humes et al and for converting a private road to public by E C McElroy et al were received and approved.
Mrs Addie C Brown wife of W E Brown secretary of Denton Traction died at Dallas Baptist sanitarium after an operation. She was wife of W E Brown and mother of Maria E Brown aged 4 survived by her husband and daughter. Funeral held at home on Locust street with burial at IOOF cemetery.
Frances Craddock son of F. M. Craddock and Gladys Parks daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Parks married Sunday evening at the home of Rev. Otis Cooper. The couple plan a short visit in Maera Wells before returning to Denton in about ten days.
The author notes exposure does not guarantee infection and immunity varies. Germs enter via nose and throat. maintain antiseptic nasal and throat care, keep air fresh, and boost body resistance. Emphasizes house sanitation and Curtis Drug Store for supplies with phone 52.
Lloyd C Latry of Dallas married Miss Gladys Porter of Denton at 83 North Bolivar street on Saturday afternoon. Rev. Farry Baron Boyd of Central Presbyterian Church officiated. The couple, traveling salesman for Queen City Ink, will reside in Dallas after the ceremony with immediate family present.
Grocery ad invites customers to call and compare services, promising satisfaction. It mentions Turner Bros and notes Sunday dinner at the Ideal Restaurant, suggesting a local business network and dining option.
I L Roark offers kerosene callons at seven dollars and delivery, next best at six dollars, gasoline at five dollars for five gallons. Phone new line 340 White 224p for orders and delivery.
The Mary Arden Club staged The Eternal Feminine at the Normal auditorium Saturday night before a large audience. Several young ladies showed talent in acting as the community health notice urges a clean-up campaign starting Monday to remove standing water and improve sanitation, with inspections planned citywide.
Denton Hah topped Fort Worth 5 to 2 in a Saturday season opener at Hiland Park. Pitcher Will Collins held Fort Worth to one hit while every Denton batter reached base. Also includes local ads for Barber's Grocery and lawn mower service.
Just received Hams for Easter in any size and a lot of Jumbo hand picked Peanuts. Plant or snack options available.
Charles J. Francis of Denton won first prize of 25 dollars in the freshman declamation contest at Austin. His subject was Confederate Naval Monument. Edward M Freeman of El Paso took second prize of 15 dollars with Defense of William Haywood.
Turner Bros invites April shoppers to buy groceries with short orders available day and night. They promise satisfactory service and appreciation for business, urging customers to try their service and be pleased.
A Clarendon Texas man’s brother nearly faced consumption but recovered after using Dr King’s New Discovery. The testimonial claims a cure with ten bottles, noting improved health and weight gain. Advertises 50 cent and 1 dollar prices with trial bottle free at J F Raley & Co.
The W. M. Wright led degree team plans a drill tonight with Captain M Wright at the helm as the group prepares for upcoming drills and assignments.
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