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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1912

Page

3

Daily Ad Rates For 10 Word Listings

The notice lists 10 Word daily and weekly rates for one week at 30 cents and 40 cents respectively. It outlines pricing per period and terms for small classified ads.

Lost items in Denton area including watch and coat

A ladies gold watch lost between 785 Elm and 186 West Oak and a ladies black coat found near Denton are offered for reward. Return to J W Malone at 78S Elm St for the watch. the coat is noted as at this office.

West Oak J. W. Malone Elm St Denton

Found On McKinney Street Shoes Hose Belt

A find on McKinney Street includes two pairs of white duck shoes, two pairs of hose, and a belt left in an office.

Mckinney Street

PIANO TRADE OFFERS AND ROOM RENTALS ADVERTISED

A jumble of small ads lists trading a piano for a horse and buggy, calls to old phone lines, second hand hogs, furnished rooms for rent by Mrs P C Withers and Mrs W C Wright, storage space in the Wright building basement and Opera House area, a wanted Axminster rug 9x12, and instructions to address rug inquiries to the office.

P. C. Withers Oak St Wright Building Opera House W. C. Wright

For Sale Gentle Mare Buggy Horse Three Years Old

For sale a gentle buggy mare three years old. See seller at once E. PD. Steger 58 Normal Avenue.

E. PD Steger Normal Avenue

Concrete side work offer from A. Bushey

An offer seeks concrete edging or prick work and invites the reader to let the author figure the price. A. Bushey signs the note.

Bushey

3M Gurley the Cement Obtractor First Class Work

Advertisement notes 3M Gurley offering cement work at right price with first class results and invitation to obtain estimates.

Fragmentary Arkansas market note with stray phrases

Reads as a garbled market brief mentioning ARKANSAS Elm street and items like stove and eater food. The text is incomplete with unrelated fragments and no coherent event or names to summarize distinctly.

Arkansas Elmestreet

Clumsy Local Moving Ads Reported in Denton

Do you need help with drag work and household goods moving. Brownlow Strickland and Denton Transfer Co advertise new phones and old numbers. Local drayage service offered with trunk and baggage calls. Parks and Lester promote moving vans and household moves with office and residence numbers.

Brownlow & Strickland East Hickory Ts

J L Waildrip at Lacys Blacksmith Shop Ad

For first class wood work best materials and most reasonable prices see J L Waildrip at Lacys Blacksmith Shop 166¢.

J. L. Waildrip Lacys

City Meat Market Ad on West Oak Street

Best meats at the right prices all the time with prompt delivery. Old line phone 1131 now replaced by 34 for orders and inquiries.

City Meat Market West Oak St

Dentists D W A Jones and Pralin in Benton Texas

Dentists D W A Jones at West Side Square and D Pralin at South Side Square middle block upstairs Benton Texas advertise their services in the local directory.

D. W. A. Jones West Side Square W. Pralin South Side Square Middle of Block Uupstairs Benton, Texas J. W. Shaw

Dr W E Botts Veterinary Surgeon Located in Lipscomb

Dr W E Botts announces veterinary services with office at 4th Denton Transfer Co Lipscom t stock new phone 70 old 34 residence phone 486 and new 298 details.

W. E. Botts Denton Transfer Co Lipscom

Local Service Ads and Store Notices

Fragmentary classified items advertise kerosene and gasoline offerings with delivery, a harness shop repair location, messenger service, and contact numbers. Mentions L L Roark and W A Brashears as manager with office lines for Hamilton & Yeatte.

W. A. Brashears Hamilton & Yeatte

For Sale Notary's Seal and Plant Barnoffer

For sale items include a notary's seal from this office and Tree and Vine tomato plants listed for sale at a local Western Union office sale board.

Western Union Office

Registered Hogs for Sale from Acme Herd

Poland China hogs for sale from the Acme herd headed by Big Boy 163615. Pedigrees furnished. E. C. Yeatts, Sanger, Texas. 226d 4twp.

Acme Poland Big Boy E. C. Yeatts Sanger Texas

For Sale Or Trade Remington Type Writer No 10

Brand new No 10 visible Remington typewriter offered for sale or trade. Describes the latest model and best machine on the market. Listing appears under O M Curtis.

Remington O M. Curtis

For Sale Good Mule One Year

Local item lists a mule for sale from J J Matthews at 175tfc offering one year ownership for field work and transportation duties.

J. J Matthews

Autos for Hire Billy Billingsley

Autos for hire listing for W. W. Billingsley with old phone 330 and new rate of 48 cents.

W. W. Billingsley

Houses and furnished rooms for rent in Denton

A. R. McGintie offers houses and furnished rooms for rent across Denton. Office located one door east of Exchange National Bank.

A. R. McGintie Denton Exchange National Bank

Magill and Shepard Locksmiths Repairing Locks

Local locksmiths Magill and Shepard advertise repair services for lock mechanisms and sewing machine fixes. They claim ability to make keys to fit any lock.

Magill & Shepard Tfc

Buff rock eggs for sale at one dollar a setting

Person offers Buff rock eggs for sale at one dollar per setting. Seller Mrs. B. F. Solomon, Route 2, three miles south, provides contact details. Includes a price note of 214¢.

B. F. Soloman

For Sale Eggs and Ducks from Indian Runner Varieties

Thoroughbred eggs and ducks advertised for sale. Indian Runner duck eggs offered at 1% for $1.50 or $2 per setting of 13 plus various breeds including Partridge Wyandottes and Light Brahmas. Mrs A L Scott and Will Mitchell listed with contact details and locations Aubrey Route 7 and Mitchell's Barber Shop.

A. L. Scott Aubrey Will Itchell Mitchell

Help Wanted for Scavenger Work Call Number 307

Classified ad offers scavenger work. readers urged to call 307 for details. Reads like a newspaper classifieds brief encouraging inquiries into available labor.

Political Announcements Seek Voter Support in July Primary

Notices under this section urge voters to consider the listed gentlemen in the upcoming democratic primary in July and request investigation into their claims and support.

Cable Seeks State Senate Seat in 31st District

Rk. L. Cable of Montague files for the State Senate race in the 31st District. Details on candidacy and campaign plans forthcoming.

Rk. L. Cable Montague

Local Representative and County Officials Slated

A slate lists Alvin Mowsley for Local Representative and 58 H. Hoskins for County Judge with others named for County Assessor Frank Tobin and Witt Miller Gary Lane and McKelvy for various county roles. Precinct and office candidates include Reeve Guy Egan Nelson for Tax Collector Hennen Hawkins Button Durbin Higgins McCook Morgan Watson Sullivan Kindred Johnson Riley Cunningham Atchison Sweat.

F. Tobin F. (Frank) Witt E E. Miller M. Gary C. L. Lane J. K) McKelvy

Ideal Restaurant Short Orders Ad

A brief promotional item touts 24 hour service with quick orders and high satisfaction at the Ideal Restaurant.

We want your grocery business

A brief ad from LONG and KING inviting customers to call for groceries. The message promises customer satisfaction and urges contact via phones 44.

Long & King

Texas sheriff sale notice in Denton County 1912

The state of Texas Denton County sheriff announces an order of sale in the case M Stout et al versus A B Barrett et al No 552%. On the first Tuesday in May 1912 the 7th day of the month at the Denton County courthouse will sell 70 acres in Denton County two miles southeast of the city for cash to satisfy a judgment of 3081.35 with interest and costs. The property is described as a portion of the C Pollalier survey and Gibson 320 acre survey. sheriff W C Orr.

State OF Texas Denton M. Stout A. B. Barrett Court House Doo Denton County C. Pollalier S. E N. E A. Gibson Public Road W. B Sad Gibson A.B. Barrett Stout W. C. Orr Sherff

Oil Stoves Prove Popular Among Denton Women

Denton women report heavy use of oil stoves even in hot weather and say they would not be without them, noting they save more than their cost.

Denton

Not costly serviceable items on display at the store

Drop in the store and see how serviceable they are. They are not costly.

Local Notes From Denton and Nearby Areas

Elde and F L Young preach at Stony Sunday services. Elcer Warren Starnes to preach at Justin Sunday. Gordon Wilcoxon free of fever four days. Flour wholesale price rose to 23.05 per 160 pounds. Second unexecuted marriage license returned to County Clerk. Denton Lodge 867 initiates many candidates with smoker and luncheon. Center Point school socials Saturdays with speaking and good times. Harrison company erecting tent on Cox lot with 1606 seating. Mission and Aid society of First Methodist hosts oriental tea at Mrs. Ed Bates home inviting church auxiliaries. Fort Worth Denton High debate at R E Lee auditorium tonight starting at 8 o'clock. judges Sam Hawkes, C E Wooldridge, J P Blount.

Denton Lodge B. P. O. Ellis Center Point School House Harrison Company Cox Lot Mission and Aid Society First Methodist Church Ed Bates Fort Worth-Denton R. E. Lee Sam Hawkes C. E. Wooldridge J. P. Biount

Barber's Grocery Carnival Announcement

Barber's Grocery on Eas McKinney Street advertises cash prices for poultry and announces a citywide delivery. Martin and Barber invite everyone to the April 22 carnival at the CIA venue to celebrate the event with a grand sale and public gathering.

Barber’s Eas McKinney Street Martin & Barber

City Council Holds First Regular Meeting Under New Mayor

The city council meets Monday night at City Hall for the first regular session with the new mayor and two new aldermen. Routine matters are planned and the natural gas franchise once endorsed by the Chamber of Commerce is expected to be considered.

Cty Cuambera, Commerce

Notice of Tax Sale in Denton County Texas

The state of Texas Denton County sheriff sale of real property in the case J R Adone vs Gran Christal et al No 5326. On the first Tuesday in May 1912 at the Denton County Court House door in Denton Texas the land described in deeds across Vol 114 pages 244 299 471 is offered for cash to satisfy a judgment of 671 dollars plus interest and costs. This sale is conducted by Sheriff Orr acting under court authority.

Taxts Denton District Court Denton County J. R. Adone Gran Christa Court House Texas William Loving Sycamore Street Center Street A. B. Harris L. E. McCook J. H. Johnson Gran Chrstal and W. B. Singleton W. E. Singleton N. Gullett J. B. Parrett J. B. Barrett Jesse Moreman Walter Luster Gran Christal J. B. Adone Orr, Sher

Church Activities Into Sunday Services Across congregations

A church notices column outlines schedules for Cumberland Presbyterian Sunday School at 9 45 a m with W W Baxter as superintendent and prayer meetings Thursdays. Central Presbyterian led by Pastor Burton Boyd with services at 11 a m and 8 p m and midweek activities. Church of Christ on Pearl and Bolivar with Bible classes 9 15 to 11 0 a m, sermons at 11 50 a m and 2 0 p m. First Presbyterian with Rev F L McFadden listing Sunday school at 9 45 a m and services at 11 a m and 7 p m plus catechism study beginning next Wednesday. First Christian with A D Rogers posting sermons by Evangelist Marshall on faith, power of an ideal, and Solomon's Temple, plus Juniors and Seniors meetings.

Central Presbyterian Church Tarry Church of Christ Pearl and Bolivar Streets C. E Wooldridge First Presbyterian Church F. L. McFadden W. T. Evers Westminster League First Christan Church A. D. Rogers P. E. McDonald Evangelist Marshall P. m Solomon's Temple Cc. C. Yancey Katherine Wistom

Field Day Races Highlight Local Normal Events

A lively field day at the Normal drew townspeople and students, with boys and girls excelling in sprints. Winners included J. F. Pipes in the 220 yard dash and Myrtle Daniels in the girls 50 yard dash, among others, with the Athenians winning a 1 mile relay.

J. F. Pipes F. A. Reese J. M. Reese A. T. Starnes W. R. Allison H. D. Munns Woodward

Piles Cured at Home by New Absorption Method

If you suffer from bleeding itching or pro viding piles send your address and I will explain how to cure yourself at home using a new absorption treatment. Immediate relief and permanent care assured. No money required. Mrs. M Summers Box P Notre Dame Ind

M. Summers Box P Notre Dame Ind

Carnival at the CIA Old and Young Welcome

Old and young attend a carnival with a Mexican booth offering foods straight from Mexico. The event invites all to enjoy the diverse stalls and cultural treats.

Mexico

Patient Overcomes Illness After Seven Doctors

Mr. S. S. Johnson of Greenville LiL recalls a five year battle with catarrh and a near fatal episode two years ago after which he tried seven doctors before finding relief.

Late Personal News From Around The Area

J W Keaty arrives from Gainesville. E P Curry from near Parvin. J T Robinson from near Aubrey visits. Prof G L Paschal of Itasca as guest. K F Sehneer returns from St Louis trip. Myrtle Swindell of Hillsboro guests here. Nora Jones home for Sunday. A L Tabor in Fort Worth visiting daughter Mrs Flint. Lula Watson from Dallas visits Dr J M Inge’s home. Mrs A Grant, Mrs J N Rayzor and Preach Rayzor attend Norris trial in Fort Worth yesterday.

E. P. Curry Parvin J. T. Robinson Aubrey G. L. Paschal Itasca K. F. Sehneer St. Louis Myrtle Swindell Hillsboro Nora Jones A. L. Tabor Fort Worth Flint Lula Watson Dallas Anna Pritchett J. M. Inge A. Grant J. N. Rayzor Preach Rayzor Norris

Denton Daughters of the Confederacy Meet in March Thematic

The United Daughters of the Confederacy Denton chapter held Friday afternoon at Mrs. J. D. Parks on North Elm street. Members planned Confederate Memorial day April 26 with a Shiloh day program including solos, a paper on Shiloh, and readings. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Frank Piner. a social hour followed.

Potomac J. D. Parks Battle of Shiloh J. H. Blanks Mabel Frances King H. B. Caddel Waldo Blewett Frank Piner

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Ad Promotes Quick Healing

An old advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a quick relief for pimples boils scrapes burns and bruises. It claims to heal all healable injuries and sells for 25 cents at J. F. Raley & Co. with carnival like sales pitches for toys and amusements.

Bucklen Orice J. F. Raley & Co

Denton High Alumni Meet Tuesday Night

Denton High School alumni will gather at Central School Tuesday night at 8 oclock. An important business meeting for all alumni and this years graduating class is announced and urged attendance.

Denton High School Central School

Electric Bitters Touted For Grip Aftercare

The notice promotes Electric Bitters as a tonic and purifier for the aftermath of grip, claiming they strengthen nerves, restore energy, and support liver and kidney function. It asserts thousands have benefited and offers the product for 50 cents with guaranteed satisfaction through J. F. Raley & Co.

J. F. Raley & Co

Also Mentioned on This Page

Deraymen H. M Lorricon Prop Scone Enly L. L. Roark Anderson Harness Ehoe Puckett's Automobile Line Poultry Department Alvin Mowsley H. Hoskins Treasuer M. Reeve G. Guy Dad Egan William) Nelson Virgil Hennen Sam Hawkins T. Button W. C.ork W . Fry N.C Batis H R. Wilson M Hopkins E J. 2. McCook WE. Durbin ST Higgins Justice Precinct William McCormick Preci George Watson Sullivan G. L Granville John F Morgan I. B John) Johnson G. W Walker) Riley W F Fred) Cunningham Atcheson J A Sweat Taylor Hadware Co Elde, F. L. Young Stony Elcer Warren E. Starnes Justin Gordon Wilcoxon Cely City Council Sheeibpess Cumberland Presberiand W. W. Baxter Peruna Mr. S. S Tors Mr. S. S. Johnson Denton Trust Company J. W. Keaty Gaines THE Denton Societies East Side Square Julian Scruggs Charles and Gertrude United States Ox Lots Hix Koty Cedar Streets Shaw Henderson-Sturges Piano Co Houston Street
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