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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1913
Page
3
Lost ten dollars in bills between a Denton County bank and Hancock's shop or Scott's Tailor shop. Two dollar reward. Found brown fur muff left at Dr Hooper's office during a vaccination.
Wanted furnished rooms for light housekeeping and a permanent home location. Listings note new phone numbers 361 for green address and 26 at office 423 at residence.
Multiple listings include a room house for rent near Normal college with new phone 252 white and several homes for sale or trade on North Locust Street by Lee Fox Bros Co A Ford car offered for sale or terms through Brown Realty Co Near McClurkan's store 124 acres with 26 fenced hog proof and a 5 room house priced at 35000 Lot 100x160 feet in Normal addition priced 500 by Lipecomb Jr A single horse Waron and harness in good condition contact 347 blue Five room house on North Locust Street with electric lights by F R Graham Also exchange offer for Denton property two lots in Plainview Texas all clear of encumbrance Dr W N Rowell listed 185 tfe Five room house 800 down balance like rent with Dr W A Jones
A dense collection of classified notices seeks many items and services. It includes wanted to buy ice boxes horse forage cord wood and gentle horses pasture space and barn services along with listings for lumber coal meats wood sales a wagon yard dray services furniture moving and general public notices from local merchants and residents. The dense misspelled ad sheet shows local commerce and daily needs.
W. W. Billingley offers auto hire with old phone 630 and new 448, plus automobile repairs. W. M. Gribble Auto Service advertises trips anywhere in the county with new phone 75 green, old 534, or home at 66 South Elm Street. Apriti.
A local directory snippet lists W. E. Botts graduate veterinarian at Hancock and Son Blacksmith Shop with new phone 269 and old 486, plus W. A. Jones J. W. Fralin and C. Saunders dentists at Denton West Side Square South De Square and Over Long and King. W. N. Rowell D D S over McCray's. Phone numbers provided.
Bushey J. M. Gurley offers concrete sidewalks and brick work with estimates available. First class workmanship at a right price.
White Orpingtons and White Indian Runner duck eggs offered by multiple Denton providers. Prices range from $1 to $10 per setting or 13 eggs, with offerings from Mrs. C. V. Spong, Nathan Evans, W. J. Mitchell, Mrs. K. G. Wright, Mrs. E. T. Brown, and Denton Duck and Dairy Farm. Includes barred rock roosters, minorcas, and potato plants. Contacts in Denton and Pilot Point, Texas.
In Denton a local store’s weekly classified section drew many replies as readers used the advertising columns to answer notices and place requests. The notices highlight how residents responded to ads, with readers engaging through replies and inquiries.
An advertisement extols Pape's Diapepsin as a rapid cure for indigestion gas heartburn and sour stomach patterns. It claims relief within five minutes with a money back guarantee and urges keeping the remedy at home for day or night stomach upset.
The First Methodist Church revival ended Sunday night after four services and a decision day. Rev. Mr. Young preached on The Militant Church and Salvation Through Christ with many converts and new members welcomed. The pastor Rev. O. T. Cooper plans another class for fifteen members next Friday. a student service and young people rally drew large crowds.
The Palace of Flames shown at the B Airdome Friday night promises one of the best pictures. Admission is 15 cents for that night, regular price 10 cents.
Local society items list numerous visitors and residents. Allison from Farm. Melivaine of Ponder attended court with J N Cashion of Mustang. Sterling Tarpley, J B Farris, John R Herick visited for business. W F Craddock of Abilene visiting his father Dr F J Craddock. J W Sullivan returned from Oklahoma trip. Mrs Harry Abney of Big Springs visiting Mr and Mrs John A Hann. L T Fowler of Corinth and Dr B A Frecher of Garza were here. More locals from Aubrey, Little Elm, Green Valley, and Denton appear, including teachers A S Keith, BE C King, M L Arnold, Jack Smart, Squire Baxter, Mrs W P Wyatt, Lecyny Leipse, and others attending debates, church events, and presbytery meetings.
Associated Press dispatch from London reports a milk can filled with gunpowder and connected to an electric fuse found inside the railing surrounding the Bank of England this afternoon.
Associated Press dispatch from Washington reports Jas M Lynch president of the International Typographical Union was slated for the public printer post. The nomination of William Osborn of North Carolina to be commissioner of internal revenue is expected to be sent to the Senate for confirmation.
State health officer Dr Ralph Steiner departed Austin for Washington and New York to obtain Friedman serum for use in Texas. He aims to secure supplies amid health concerns and regional requests, signaling urgent state action.
The Japanese cabinet informed the Emperor that President Wilson's refusal to intervene in California land ownership legislation prompts Japan to file a test case in the U.S. Supreme Court. The aim is to prove Japanese are not of Mongolian origin and thus entitled to U.S. citizenship rights.
Wagons at work by 7 am hauling away hundreds of pounds of indestructible rubbish. Thousands of tin cans old wire shoes machinery and other debris cleared from streets and vacant lots as residents prepared for ongoing pickups through Tuesday and Wednesday.
An advertisement touts Vinci cod liver tonic as a strength builder for people over forty. J N Kelley of Lake Charles Louisiana says it made him feel fifteen years younger and boosted his energy, with a money back guarantee if it fails. the ad also promotes Saxo Salve for itching.
The notice notes admission to the Airdome at a dime, with remarks that the mark up is worth the price and the pictures shown are part of the test.
Word reached Monday of the death at 6 oclock Saturday morning of Mys N o J Tipps at the Lloyd area home of her daughter Mrs A L Scott near Lloyd. Old age was the cause after several days illness. Burial was Sunday in Oak Grove cemetery. Tipps came to Texas from Alabama and lived in Lloyd for 38 years. She belonged to the Methodist church for 50 years and Rev J W Tincker of Aubrey conducted the funeral. Surviving are two daughters and two sons, Mesdames A L Scott and L Bell and Messrs A V and D W Tipps.
An advertisement claims Newbee's Herpicide nourishes scalp, prevents hair loss, and promotes natural growth, with refunds if unsatisfied. Sold in barber shops in 50 cent and 1.90 dollar sizes, marketed by H. Garrison.
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