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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1912

Page

3

Lost blue serge coat and piano trade notices

Lost blue serge coat to ladies suit. Finder please call old phone 234. C. E. Long. Piano to trade for horse and buggy. Call at 18 West Side Square. WANTED second hand hog wire. Phones 6. WANTED to buy a good milk cow. Phone 251 blue. Furnished rooms to rent close in Mrs P C Withers is E Oak St. Three room house for rent close in See Sam Fritz. For rent two office rooms over First National Bank. For rent two rooms 84 North Elm. Prices reasonable.

C. E. Long West Side Square P. C. Withers E. Oak St Sam Fritz

Foodwolamen For First Class Wood Work Ad

J L Waldrip at Lacy's Blacksmith Shop offers high quality wood work using best materials at reasonable prices. Visit for first class service and craftsmanship.

J. L. Waldrip Lacy

Magill and Shepard Lock Repair Ad Repairing Locks and Keys

Magill and Shepard advertise lock repairs and sewing machine service. They offer key making to fit any lock and invite inquiries for repair and replacement services.

Magill & Shepard Tfc

Arkansas market notice on feedstuffs and delivery

A brief market notice references feedstuffs including corn hay and wheat bran from ARKANSAS St. Elmstreet. It notes prompt delivery and full measure with contact via two phones.

Arkansas St Elmstreet

Draymen Offer Moving Services in City

Draymen advertise comprehensive drayage and household goods moving services. New phone 110, old phone 219, office end barn 36 East Hickory. tf

Prownlow & Strickland East Hickory

Denton Transfer Co Works On New Phone Service

Denton Transfer Co owned by H M Morrison announces a new phone number 70 and updates for trunks and baggage handling from the Lips Rom Berg building, offering calls made anywhere in property.

Denton Transfer Coo H. Morrison

Parcel of moving services advertised for YorR Dray Business

An advertisement offers first class prompt moving service at reasonable rates. It mentions two large moving vans and services including household moves and specialty moves. It provides office and residence phone numbers and an old contact reference.

Movig & Specialty Parks & Lester

Autos for Hire W W Billingsley Old Phone 330

Autos for hire listing for W W Billingsley with old phone 330 and new contact details.Expense and service area not specified.

W. W. Billingsley

HOUSES AND FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT IN DENTON

A. R. McGintie offers houses and furnished rooms for rent across Denton. Listings cover all city directions with an office located one door east of Exchange National Bank.

A. R. McGintie Denton Exchange National Bank

Sidewalk and brick work inquiry by A. Bushey

A. Bushey seeks quotes for concrete sidewalks and brick work. He asks contractors to figure the project details and provide estimates.

A. Bushey

4% Gurley Cement Contractor Offers First Class Work

A cement contractor named Gurley advertises first class work at the right price with an offer to provide estimates.

City Meat Market Ad Promises Prompt Home Delivery

West Oak Street meat shop advertises best meats at the right price and punctual delivery. Old phone 131, new number 34.

City Meat Market West Oak St New

Barber Shop Invites New Pleasant West Side Clients

Akers Shops Fern Matthews' Barber Shop on the West Side invites readers to join their growing list of satisfied customers in a promotional notice.

Fern Matthews West Side

Dentists W A Jones and J Fralin Listed in Denton

The notice lists two Denton dentists: W A Jones at West Side Square and J Fralin at South Side Square middle block upstairs, Denton Texas.

J W. Fralin South Side Square Denton Texas

Dr W B Botts Veterinarian Advertisement

Dr W B Botts veterinarian operates with Denton Transfer Co Lipscomb stock. New phone 70 old 34 Residence phone old 486 new 295.

W. B. Botts Denton Transfe, Co Lipscomt Vioek

Local Oil Prices and Service at Anderson's Harness

Advertisement lists kerosene and gasoline offers with prices per gallon and a delivery option. It notes L. L. Roark contact details and announces Anderson's Harness and Shoe Repair's new location near Puckett's Grocery. A quick messenger service is offered with two phone lines.

L. L. Roark Aa. Anderson’s Harness and Shoe Repair Puckett’s Grocery

Registered Hogs for Sale from Acme Herd Poland China

Pedigreed hogs from the Acme herd of Poland China led by Big Boy 163615 offered for sale. E. C. Yeatts of Sanger Texas lists 226d and 4twp as part of the sale details.

Acme Poland

For Sale or Trade Remington Typewriter No 10

A brand new No 10 visible Remington typewriter offered for sale or trade. Describes as the latest model and best machine on the market. Seller initials O M CUR T.

O M. Curt

For Sale Good Mule Advertised By J J Matthews

A short sale notice lists a good mule offered by J J Matthews with a single asking price. The fragmentary line mentions an address or lot so details are limited.

J. J Matthews

Thoroughbred Jersey heifer and calf for sale by A. Hann

Jersey cattle listing from A. Hann offering a thoroughbred Jersey heifer with a calf. Includes farm name Jno and breeder initials JNO. Sale details unclear due to OCR damage but indicates live animal sale.

JNO A. Hann Fey

Poultry Egg Settings For Sale In Various Breeds

Poultry section lists buff rock eggs at $1 per setting and Thoroughbred eggs for patching Indian Runner ducks Partridge Wyndettes and Light Brahmas 15 for 1.50. Mrs B F Soloman Route 2 Aubrey and Mrs A L Scott Route Aubrey advertise ducks eggs and day production notes. Will Mitchell Mitchells Barber Shop offers English and American duck eggs at 2 per setting of 13 with daily yields.

Gale B. F. Soloman A. L. Scott Aubrey Will Mitchell Mitchell

Help Wanted for Scavenger Work

Classified note states jobs available for scavenger work. Call number 307 for details and to apply.

Weather and local notes from Little Elm April springtide

The April weather remains springlike as farmers restart corn planting. Updates include Mrs. Barger returning from Dallas County, Grandpa Killingsworth slowly improving after a paralytic stroke, C F Witt and Lois Price in town, visitations by Mrs. T A Stover, Annie Jim Erwin's Denton trip home, and Mr and Mrs T Coberly and Clem Thomas with family visiting Ree tor.

Little Plm Little Elm Barger Dallas County Killingsworth F_ Witt Frisco Lois Price Dallas R. Sims T. A. Stover

Sheriff Sale Notice in Denton County Texas 1912

By order of the Denton County District Court Mrs Sallie A Farris sues J W Johnson and others No 5407. I W C Orr Sheriff will sell on the first Tuesday in May 1912 at the Denton courthouse, 60.04 acres out of the T D Ligon 646 acre survey eight miles east from Denton to satisfy a judgment of 2402.06 plus costs.

State of Texas Denton District Court Denton County Court House Denon County N. B N. E Vv. W. Baker Big Elm E. B J. W. Johnson & Son Et al Sallie A. Farr A. D W.C. Orr

Political Announcements Urge Democratic Primary Support

The notices request readers to consider the listed gentlemen and to investigate their claims as the Democratic primary action unfolds in July.

iNote

State Senate 31st District and local candidates listed

For State Senate 31st District R L Cable of Montague and numerous county level roles listed. Local candidates include Alvin Mowsley for County Judge F E Tobin for Assessor and C F Witt for other county offices. Voters are presented with a slate of names for treasurer clerk sheriff and judicial posts in various precincts.

R. L. Cable Montague

Bethe News Notes From Lewisville Entertaining and Travel

QUA CO. EXCHANGE COLUMN reports Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Ingens entertained with a fruit supper. Miss Carter visited Dallas. The little daughter of I Street has shown improvement after illness. Several locals attended preaching at Flower Mound Sunday.

Bethe News Lewisville T. L. Ingens Carter Dallas Flower Mound

Flower Mound Community News Notes Regional Visits

Flower Mound and nearby towns see residents visiting relatives in Grapevine Lone Dove Garland Lewisville and Round Grove. A Thursday public meeting favored merging Flower Mound and Donald school districts and building a central college.

Flower Mound News Mart Smith Will Starling Grapevine Tilting Smith Lonesome Dove Jim Jeffry C. P. Baker Monee Jones Garland Pearl Holson J. H Donald Belle Beavers Fay Lewisville R. L. Donald Flower Mound Donald Bettie Edmonson Round Grove Mesdames O B. Purnell Wil! Wilams

Round Grove Family Visits Amid Texan Town

Round Grove ens. Joe Minor and family of Dallas are visiting relatives here. Miss Bettie Hunter is in Denton. Sidney Dorris of Bethel and Miss Mae Dorris of Lewisville were here.

Round Grove Joe Minor Lallas Bettie Hunter Denton Sidney Dorris Bethel Mae Dorris Lewisville

Denton Area Business Shifts and Local Events

The Denton Collin telephone system sold to A L Waterbury of Chicago with Southwestern expected to take over. W E Kirby to remain local manager. Modern Woodmen camp approves readjusted member rates. Herman Mays hurt foot in accidental shooting. Denton County Baptist Missionary rally held at the Baptist church with ministers from the county and Rev Hamilton visiting. Methodist conference well attended with Rev Cooper and J Je Griffith in attendance.

Ad Co Aubrey Herald Denton-Collin A. L. Waterbury Chicago Southwestern W. E. Kirby G. A. McKelvy Herman Mays Jim Mays Denton County Baptist Church Hamilton Brazil Rev. Cooper J. Je Griffth Denton

Doans Kidney Pills Endorsement Letter From Denton Reader

A Denton Texas resident R R Turner testifies to back pain relief after using Doan’s Kidney Pills. The letter recalls prior failed remedies and credits two boxes with cure. The citation notes endorsement in 1912 and states Doan’s price 50 cents with Foster Milburn Co as U S agents.

PMV Denton R. R. Turner W. Oak St Texas Dean J. F. Raley Co Voan Turin Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States Doan'r

Southwestern University Glee Club at Wright Opera House

The Southwestern University Glee Club arrives this forenoon for a concert tonight at Wright Opera House. The Texas school is noted as one of the best and several members have friends and acquaintances in the area from both colleges, adding local interest to the program.

Southwestern University Glee Club Wright Opera House Texas

Rexall Hair Tonic Promises Growth If Roots Live

Rexall 93 Hair Tonic is pitched as restoring hair growth when roots retain life. The ad claims the product kills dandruff germs, nourishes roots, reduces scalp irritation, and prevents shedding, with a money back guarantee. Available in 50 cents and 21.60 sizes at OO. M. Curd Rexall Store.

Rexall

Bartonville Social Notes From Denton Visits and Health Hopes

Bartonville, April 18. Chambers Fort Worth party visited Denton. Ethel Simmons and Eula Thomason of Lewisville called on Mrs. Lillie Simmons. W A Chambers Eliott Moore and Nettie Pruett were in Denton. W B Garrison also in Denton. D H Jeter of Mena Arkansas visiting sons George and Joe. Jeter in poor health seeking improvement here. Blanche Degan of Fort Worth visited Mrs Homer Gibbs.

Bartonville News Bartonville Chambers

End Stomach Trouble Relief Ad Promises in Five Minutes

An advertisement extols Pape's Diapepsin and Mi-O-No stomach tablets as quick fixes for indigestion, gas, heartburn, and sour stomach. It lists a reader-friendly formula read at the pharmacist, cites relief within five minutes, and notes regional listings of readers and post cards. It invites readers to ask for advertised letters and mentions a 50-cent price for product boxes.

O. M. Curtis

Tent Show To Open Here With April Twenty Second

Fred Mayfield advance manager of the Harriman Theater Co. plans to open the 1912 Denton summer season on April 22. Tents and open air paraphernalia have been stored, repairs and refurnishings to be completed by a staff arriving next Wednesday. Mayfield says the company offers only clean shows and seeks strong local support.

Fred Mayfield Harriman Theater Co Denton Mayfield

Hall's Catarrh Cure Offered as Universal Remedy

Readers learn Hall's Catarrh Cure claims a universal cure for catarrh across all stages. The ad states it treats constitutionally by affecting blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer 100 dollar test for non cure and list testimonials from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.

Hall

Farmers Await Dry Weather and Planting Progress

VLAINVIEW NEWS reports farmers anxious for dry conditions as planting of corn continues. Visitations include Miss Judie Shifflett in Krum and John Wilson from Fort Worth visiting Don Matheson and wife. Rev Miller of Decatur preached here. Mr and Mrs Charlie Bryant attended a Lakers event Sunday. Mr and Mrs Don Matheson hosted a social Monday night. A 5B Craxfors returned from Lewisville. Mrs Horten is Fick.

Vlainview News Plainview Judie Shifflett Krum John Wilson Fort Worth Don Matheson Rev Miller Decatur Charlie Bryant Lewisville Horten

It Looks Like a Crime to Separate a Boy from Arnica Salve

An old advertisement touts Buckien's Arnica Salve as quick relief for pimples boils scratches knocks sprains bruises burns scalds and cuts. It claims the product is essential for boys and girls and priced at 25 cents at J. F. Raley & Co.

Buckien Onch J. F. Raley & Co

Barbers Grocery Seeks Poultry and Butter Trade

Barber's Grocery on Eas McKinney Street offers cash at the highest market price for chickens eggs turkeys and butter. Will call service available anywhere in the city for collecting poultry. MARTIN & BARBER D & WIT.

Barber’s Eas McKinney Street Martin & Barber D&wit

Ideal Restaurant Short Orders at All Times

A local eatery proclaims 24 hour service with rapid orders and guaranteed customer satisfaction. The advertisement highlights consistent availability and a promise of pleasant dining experience.

IDEAL

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