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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1912
Page
3
Classified notices advertise second hand hog wire and various sewing services with contact phones. Listings include plain sewing at multiple addresses and milk cow wanted. Also notices offer furnished rooms for rent near the square and two office rooms over a bank. Also missing a piano to trade for a horse and bugsy with a phone contact.
J L Waldrip offers best materials and reasonable prices for wood work at Lacy's Blacksmith Shop. 166¢
Local shop offers service to repair locks and sewing machines. They also cut keys to fit various models and brands, including XMAGILL and SHEPARD, aiming to help customers regain access and functionality.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Bran Corn Haa a stove estate and market food items. It references Elm Street and two phone numbers, with unclear context about location or event. The readable bits suggest a local marketplace note or ad segment.
An advertisement seeks help with dray work and household goods moving. It lists new phone number 116, old phone 210, and addresses the office end barn at 36 East Hickory.
H. M Morrison, proprietor, announces new contact numbers for the Denton Transfer Company. Old line 34 replaced by new telephone 70 to handle trunks, baggage, and general moving services.
An old ad offers prompt drayage and prompt service at reasonable rates. It highlights two large vans and household moving as a specialty with offices and residence contact numbers listed for Parks and Lester.
Advertising snippet for auto rental services from W. W. Billingsley offering car hire with contact at 014 phone 320 and new arrivals noted.
Houses and furnished rooms for rent by A R McGintie located in Denton city. Listings cover north south east and west areas with office near Exchange National Bank.
A. B. Bushey promotes concrete and brick work services offering to figure estimates and handle side projects. The note invites contact for concrete edging and related masonry tasks.
Local contractor promotes reliable cement work with competitive pricing and invites homeowners to obtain estimates. The emphasis is on quality first class results at a bargain rate.
Local butcher shop at West Oak Street offers best meats at fair prices with prompt delivery. Old phone 1131 replaced by new line. Continuous service advertised with emphasis on value and reliability.
Dr W E Botts a veterinary surgeon operates with the Denton Transfer Company in Lipscomb. A new phone number 70 replaces old 34 and residents are urged to update records with the new contact details.
W A Jones dentist maintains office on West Side Square. J W Fralin dentist operates from the middle of the block on the South Side Square up stairs in Denton Texas.
For sale or trade two second hand Case separations in Garza by Pinckard and Sanders in first class condition. Registered hogs for sale from Acme herd headed by Big Boy with pedigrees furnished. Vendor’s lien note for sale. Brand new No 10 Remington typewriter for sale or trade. Box 602 Denton.
Local listings advertise a mule, a bicycle, and a 25 acre property near city limits with a five room house and threshing outfit, all for sale with cash and easy terms. Also promotion of a business and household items, plus a scavenger request via phone.
Fern Matthews barber shop invites customers and markets kerosene and gasoline with delivery options. L. L. Roark lists a new phone exchange. Anderson's Harness and Shoe Repair relocates to the first door east of Puckett's Grocery, 118tfec.
Fragmentary ad lists two phone numbers for Quick Messenger and directs calls to BRASHEARS, Manager, in Hamilton and Yeatts' office. It gives partial contact instructions and firm name without clear location or date.
Poultry department advertises Buff Rock eggs for sale at $1.00 per setting. Mrs. B F Solo man lists Route 2 three miles south as contact.
Thoroughbred eggs for hatching Indian Runner ducks 13 for 1 50 Partridge Wyndettes and Light Brahmas 15 for 1 50 Mrs A L Scott Route Aubrey 206p English and American Indian Runner duck eggs best layers I have 14 ducks and get 14 eggs daily plenty of eggs on hand 2 per setting Will Mitchell Mitchell's Barber Shop Pure blood Barred Rock eggs 15 for 75 cents Mrs Robt G Wright New phone 205 2006
Drop reports a sudden temperature drop after an Easter spell. Farmers plant corn and prepare cotton while gardens look promising. Mary Vanehn returns to Decatur Baptist College after whooping cough. Trustee election names J A Baker and W H Cope. Frank Camp returns from Seattle. Wille Wilson visits Fort Worth. Drop school closes with a program and later ball games. Rev. E H Coburn to preach Friday at 3 PM.
The notice invites readers to consider named gentlemen after the July Democratic primary and asks for investigation into their claims and support.
R IL CABLE is listed in the 31st District state senate race for Montague with candidate details indicating involvement or candidacy. The sparse OCR reads as an informal notice or entry, noting Montague and the cable reference in connection with the district race.
A roster of candidate selections for Local Representative and County offices including Alvin Mowsley for Local Representative and 8S HoskIns for County Judge with additional names for County Assessor Tobin Witt Miller Gary Lane McKelvy Reeve Burns Nelson and Hennen Hawkins for various posts. Also listed are County Clerk Sheriff Attorney Superintendent District Clerk Constable Precincts 1 2 3 and Commissioners with multiple nominees.
Most property owners on Haan and Oakland avenues have signed for concrete walks in recent days. J. M Evans and E. Coconougher pushed the project from the C I A to the business district. Alderman Evang and Street Commissioner Wiggs cite limited funds but back expanded crossings and future street work.
Puts fac to Bad Habir. The blues linger as a sluggish liver fills the system with bilious poison. Dr. King’s New Life Pills are advertised to expel the poison and restore better feelings. They claim to aid stomach, liver and kidneys at 25 cents by J. F. Raley & Co.
April Cooper reports planting corn while a large crowd attends Friday night at the school house. The County Superintendent speaks on rural high schools. Residents visit Denton, North Denton, and Roanoke. several families, including McCauleys and Combest, are noted. A six week old baby is placed with the Morris home. Knights Templar services are held at the Baptist church.
A vintage advertisement proclaims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve relieves pimples scratches sprains bruises and burns quickly. It targets boys and girls and claims to heal everything healable, selling for 25 cents at J. F. Raley & Co.
Local notices advise using the classified section for selling items. The message highlights ease and reach of the classifieds channel for buyers and sellers to connect quickly.
Tampa letter from Mrs. E. C. Corum credits Cardui with lifting worn out womanly troubles and restoring health after overwork. The organ tonic is promoted as strengthening nerves and muscles and aiding mental and physical recovery with fifty years of use. Writes for instructions and a 64 page home treatment book.
Advert says Cascarets cure bilious headaches and digestive disorders by cleansing the stomach liver and intestines. It claims a 10 cent box keeps the family feeling good, children enjoy the taste and no gripping.
News notes from Lewisville April 9 report Miss Helen Spencer from Baylor University and many residents visiting relatives in Denton Dallas Grapevine and Bar tonvale. Movements include Mrs G C Davis to San Antonio and Bettie Huffhines with daughter visiting Oklahoma City.
In Sanger on April 9, rain continues as townsfolk note a church program at the Presbyterian church Sunday night. Visitors include Prof Cruse of Krum, J T Owen in Denton, Miss Beth Sullivan from Fort Worth, and Lee Hurd of Gainesville. Local socials feature Miss Bertha Balls, Miss Allie Meek, and Mrs J W Koons hosting Easter events. Sam H Sullivan and family return to Denton. The Intermediate League plans Friday election of officers and a social.
April 9 report lists visits by Dr. Buster of Pilot Point Otto Tatum and T C Hampton in Dallas Fort Worth Denton Tioga and Denison Mrs Will Allen Mrs Fred McCormick Mrs Ivey Hunter Ina Brown Ge Bonner and Ratchford in Denton Fort Worth and Denison Also mention of a Dallas Mahon infant death Friday night and the little son.
Menthol Balm provides relief for catarrh and colds when applied into the nostrils and as a heated cloth around the throat and chest for croup. It combines menthol and camphor with antiseptic agents, claimed to aid inflammatory skin and muscle conditions. Sold in 25c and 50c sizes by the maker.
Jim Mohon died Saturday night of meningitis two miles south of Aubrey. Two of his children are very ill. Several residents from Denton Pilot Point Wichita Falls Celina and Aubrey attended or were noted in local visits. District Methodist conference to start April 4 with Bishop Mou ton preaching Tuesday night and over 100 delegates expected.
In Sunnydale on April 9 Mrs. Jim Stroud of Denton visited her parents Mr and Mrs R Bobbins. Mrs J J Daugherty and children returned from a Denton visit. The weather was rainy and cold. J L Bryan and son George visited Corinth. Jack and Herman Stuart are ill. Miss Clan Larkin and Fred were in Denton. T H Land is ill. Trustees held an election on Saturday and J L Daugherty was elected trustee for another year.
A crowded Sunday school session drew attendees in Gribble and Milam. J B Crouch visited, Alma Whiteherd saw home folks, and Miss Nell Pass visited relatives. Forten Sparkman visited Green Valley. T J Meredith and wife traveled to Frisco. Jacob Trisch, Sam Harper, and I A Sparkman were elected trustees. Gribble Springs holds preaching Saturday and Sunday.
Local classifieds urge readers to place notices and ads to reach potential buyers. Listings highlight sale items, services, and opportunities with concise descriptions and contact details where available.
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