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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1913
Page
4
The pulpit committee of the First Baptist church will report Wednesday night recommending a new pastor. The church has been without a pastor since Rev. B. A. Copass resigned, and full attendance is expected as the congregation acts on the report.
Cure claims include driving away sick headaches sour stomach indigestion and biliousness. Pills purify blood put new life and vigor in the system. Guaranteed satisfaction with every pill and box. Price 26c. Recommended by J F Raley & Co. Advert.
Denton varsity baseball lists Clark Brown Jerry Fowler and Charles Francis as regulars with Fowler posting standout center field defense and a .-themed hitting average near .093. In a Monday win over LSU the team prevailed 18 to 5 as Fowler recorded two hits in four at bats and Coach Disch plans to use him as a pitcher with a developing spitball.
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as the best remedy for coughs and colds for forty three years. It claims relief from the first dose and urges use to prevent lung trouble with testimonials including O H Brown from Muscadine Alabama. Priced 50 cents and 1 dollar and promoted by J F Raley & Co.
E H Davis presented a musical program on Saturday night. Mrs Jane Tipps was buried at Oak Grove cemetery Sunday. R S Thomas and Brent Smith visited Denton.
Advertisement claims a “FrontiersAthma Company” trial treatment is free and cures through a tome trial. It lists Room 102 Buffalo N and urges writing for full information. The message targets grocery shoppers with a marketing pitch and contact prompt.
Leonard Williams living near Lloyd was jailed Saturday night on burglary charges for Mil ling Conly's and Ross Edwards' stores in Aubrey. He was transported to Sherman by a Grayson County deputy sheriff Monday. Grand jury investigation is under way and Williams’ alleged companion Rogers Pepper is jailed in Sherman awaiting action.
Advertisement promotes Herbine as the medicine to revive liver activity and blood vitality, promising energy and cheerfulness with a price of 56 cents sold by RH. Garrison. Another notice mentions a Methodist ladies cake and candy sale at Harper. Gra ham & Co. grocery advertises Friday and Saturday sales and emphasis on quality goods with phone 44 from LONG & KING.
The recital at the CIA auditorium Monday night drew a large and appreciative audience of music lovers. Harold von Mickwitz received warm applause and encores for his performances including The Fantasy and Fugue. Miss Northern Barton of the college faculty accompanied on one of the two pianos and was especially appreciated.
The Oklahoma and Texas railroad commissions oppose a 2 cent per mile fare for Confederate veterans attending the Chattanooga reunion. They argue the fare is unjust, has been lowered, and violates the Sherman act. The Interstate Commerce Commission will be asked to investigate.
The road petition for a $25000 bond issue was not presented to the Commissioners' court on Monday or Tuesday and is unlikely to be presented soon. Proponents doubt the timing, noting an amendment in July would allow a simple majority to issue bonds instead of a two thirds requirement.
An adjourned council session canvassed recent election votes and inducted new officials. J A Barton and J L Mercer join Ward 4 and Ward 1, with R M Barns succeeding B H Deavenport as city treasurer. Marshals and clerks named. nightwatchman Tom L. Stover appointed. Smallpox bills approved before adjournment.
A 4 day claim that Bucken's Armia Salve heals burns bruises boils sores and all skin diseases is urged with a testimonial from L H Haflin of Iredell Texas whose ankle sore limited his walking. Priced at 25 cents and recommended by J F Raley & Co.
John M Smith sells part block 1 in the original town of Denton for 400 dollars to Sam Smith. Sidney J Garrison and wife transfer part lot 4 block 8 in Krum to J Gose for 100 dollars. J C Gose and wife sell part Lot 4 block 31 in Krum to F L Handley for 7 dollars. W T Johnson and wife transfer lots 9 and 16 block 6 North Side addition to Denton to P J Beyet for 2500 dollars. J L Hooper and wife sell Lot in E Puchalski survey Denton to T D Roberts for 1800 dollars.
An advertisement claims Herbine purges the liver stomach and bowels to restore a clear pink and white complexion. It promises a healthy body and regular bowels with a refined feature aimed at ladies. Sold by R. H. Garrison for 5 cents.
The Southern Presbyterian churches and Sunday schools across the South raised 262 000 dollars in January to March through talent and self denial, liquidating a longstanding foreign mission debt with about 57 000 dollars to spare. Denton Sunday school contributed 210 dollars, and a 100 dollar gift from Mrs Lomax's class is noted as a standout single donation. A Ballard’s Snow Liniment advertisement follows, plus a grocery ad and an invitation to hear the orchestra at the B Air Dome.
The author invites patrons to renew acquaintance with the fountain in spring, promising clean, delicious drinks and ice creams. They plan to continue popular beverages from last year and add new ones, notably Melba cream, described as a fine strawberry flavored ice cream.
Advert says chronic stomach pains mean liver or kidney trouble and warns of dropsy diabetes or Brights disease. H T Alston of Raleigh recounts kidney derangement and liver shutdown improved after first dose of Electric Bitters. Claims all can benefit. price 50 cents to $1.00.
New entries on the automobile register list owners and numbers for several towns including W. P. Page Little Elm No. 358 S L. McReynolds Little Elm No. 359 W. J. Marks Krum No. 360 B. F. Overton Lewisville No. 361 H. B. Klepper Denton No. 362 W. H. Wynn Denton No. 368. Also ad copy for fruit cream service and a theater curtain promote inexpensive entertainment at the R Airdome with 10 cent admission.
When a family member is sick you can rely on our store for safe fresh and pure drugs carefully compounded by experienced pharmacists. We provide 24 hour citywide delivery at no extra charge and invite new customers to try our service to support their doctors prescriptions.
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