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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1912
Page
4
Voters approved a $9,000 bond issue in forty years with annual interest after five years, to fund North Side and West Side Ward school improvements and sewer work. Ward 4 produced the largest total vote and the highest opposing margin, while Ward 4 also had the smallest proportion of opposition. Vote by wards shows varying support across districts.
W R Allen is in Dallas on business. Miss Meta Bennett visited Garza briefly. Miss Estelle Orr of the Normal returned home to Dallas. Horace Witherspoon of Chickasha Oklahoma was here yesterday. Mrs Robert McGinnis is in Garrett after visiting her parents here. Mrs Assery of McKinney, with her mother Mrs L Wright, returned home today. Rev O T Cooper left for Aubrey to attend the District conference starting today. Charles Woodson went to Gainesville to enter a sanitarium for gall stones.
The bank notes steady growth under new management as Texas banks decline. It attributes the rise to strict legal compliance and a focus on small depositors, preferring many customers with modest amounts over a few large deposits, and invites small investors to join.
A special session of Denton Chamber of Commerce directors discussed Otto Rollin of St Louis proposing a terra cotta factory here to produce ornamental work for large buildings. Rollin praised local Denton county clay and projected a $100000 capital need with $50000 to be secured in St Louis and the rest locally. A second meeting was held Wednesday afternoon to pursue the project further.
Former State Experiment Station superintendent Ht. Holmes, now at Temple, receives a promotion to a more important role at A. and M. College. Mrs. Holmes, recently recovering from meningitis, plans to visit Denton county relatives this week.
A local advertiser credits growth to efficiency, service, merchandise quality, and fair pricing. The ad urges readers to try the service and notes the phone number 44 at LONG & KING. The advertiser questions why the ad is being removed while the house remains rented and kept inquired about.
Two new entrants at the Normal college on Tuesday and Saturday. No prayer service at First Methodist tonight due to the pastor's absence. A bronze fountain is planned for the Normal college by the Senior committee with details pending. Absence of McFaiden means no prayer service at First Presbyterian tonight. a business meeting chaired by H F Sechweer will be held with committees and church members urged to attend.
The notice promotes Electric Bitters as a mighty tonic for weak nerves poor appetite low energy and disordered liver and kidneys after illness. It claims thousands have benefited by strengthening nerves building up the system and restoring health and spirits. Sold by J F Raley & Co with trial guaranteed.
Special machinery service offers sharpening and repair of lawn mowers with delivery and pickup. Customer satisfaction promised. Queensland phone 142. Texas Wire Fence Co Otte Long & King provides grocery satisfaction with phone 44.
Nash traveled to Dallas to buy a cart and harness to break young stock with G B Jennings visiting Crayson County. Little Jessie and Bettie Vardaman visited grandparents Mr and Mrs Hill at Frisco. Jack Salmon went to Dallas to trade his traction engine for a Lasoine engine to work roads. Stewarts Creek flooded April 1. Farmers hopeful after moisture with sun to plant corn. Mrs Ramsey of Garland visiting her brother T L Nash. Easter hunt enjoyed by Mr and Mrs Starns' guests.
Sheriff Orr returned from El Paso with E. L. Tatum a negro under indictment here for horse theft He is charged with stealing a horse from G B Light at Pilot Point and selling it at Van Alstyne Released on bond but bond forfeited at the August term of District court Tatum used the name Curly Smith in El Paso The sheriff wired El Paso officers to arrest him
New automatic sharpening machine promises precise sharpening for all mower blades from small to large. All work guaranteed. 107 Sheridan's Garage.
We solicit your business in groceries. Call us over other phones and see how well we can satisfy your wants. Turner Bros.
A short acknowledgment from W E Brown expresses thanks to friends and neighbors for care during his wife’s illness and death. He notes the kindness of those who sent flora and memories, and he wishes divine blessings on them. The notice also contains local business blurbs for Ideal Restaurant, Long & Kring, and Martin & Barber offering fish, groceries, and market prices in the city.
Noah Roark formerly of Denton has been named Assistant County Attorney of Dallas County at a salary of 150 dollars monthly. He succeeds Currie McCutcheon and will handle prosecutions in Judge Phil Berry Miller's District Court. Roark, a former Denton boy, previously worked for the Record and Chronicle and the Dallas News.
Phone 44 for first class grocery delivery. We will ensure prompt service and fair prices. Phone us today for a reliable grocery connection.
Minnis Drug Store advertises prescription work as a specialty and invites customers to start April by buying groceries there. Turner Bros offer short orders day and night with satisfactory service. Ideal Restaurant urged to try their service.
City health officer warns residents to clean yards, sidewalks, and gutters and drain standing water to prevent public health risks. Prosecution will begin after this warning as alleys, streets, lots, stables, and gutters are inspected starting Monday.
Daily classified page highlights new opportunities across multiple lines. Readers find bargains and propositions in diverse categories including services jobs and sales ready for quick review.
Dr W E McCabe physician surgeon announces confidential services in specialties including rectal diseases. Office hours 5 a m to 6 pm, located over Garrison’s drug store in Denton’s West Side Square.
A read note highlights a bakery item praised at the Ideal Restaurant as the bread that satisfies. It emphasizes quality and appeal in a compact feature.
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