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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1912
Page
2
A notice states that erroneous reflections on any firm’s character or reputation in the Record and Chronicle will be corrected when brought to the publishers’ attention, ensuring accuracy in published columns.
The city council approves a gas franchise for Brown Ant Penning without changes, granting operating rights and responsibilities for gas distribution within the municipality. The action solidifies expected service provision and regulatory terms.
The Denton City Council unanimously passes a ordinance granting E R Brown and L J Denning a natural gas franchise to operate by April 1913, with a raised bond to 10000 to shield the city from damages. The council also backs a mayor clean up day and appoints officers and committees for the new municipal year. Megaphone advertising at events is barred with penalties from one to one thousand dollars.
Murrell, Betty, and Tom Ware weave a tense scene as Murrell plans to send Betty down river with the boy while plotting a larger escape. Slosson and Ware clash over loyalties as danger and doubt rise around a river voyage and a looming pursuit.
In Denton Texas on May 4 voters will choose delegates to state conventions. The editorial supports fair ballots and duty to vote, criticizes Ismay’s post Titanic blame while noting others shirk responsibility, and discusses Robertson and I G N railroad law impacts and graft concerns with Texas finance and local loans.
The Wichita Falls Times lauds the Robertson insurance law, noting local Texas life insurance companies flourished from their founding and now write as much life coverage as before the law. It argues the law enabled organization and ongoing success across the state.
A banquet for old and new Chamber of Commerce members will be held at the club rooms at City Hall at eight o'clock. Refreshments will be served.
It Looks Like a Crime to separate a boy from a box of Bucklen's. Arica Saive. His pim ples, boils, sclatches, knocks sprains and bruises demand it, and its quick relief for burns, scalds or cuts is hig right. Keep it handy for boys, also girls. Heals every thing healable and does it quick unequaled for pites, Only 25 celts at J. F. Raley & Co.'s. Lots of fun! Bargain prices Confetti Whistles, balloons, candy, merry-go-round, shoot the chutes.
Dr Bruce returns from Austin State Board of Education meeting. Polk Hornsby returns to pursue postgraduate work after teaching at Bonham. L P. Fling leaves for home at 12:30. Nell Jordan of Nocona visits over weekend. Boys' literary clubs hold a spelling bee. Rev. Rogers leads chapel as Rev. Marshall speaks. Col Owsley introduces ex Lieutenant Governor J N Browning who speaks on Doing Something. Mrs Warren of Dallas coaches the Senior Class play.
Notice from Denton Texas authorities announces an election on May first Saturday 1912 to choose four Denton Independent School District trustees. Three to two year terms and one to fill an unexpired Bates term. Polls open at the county courthouse. President Behllson and Secretary McCreary certify the notice April 15 1912.
In Fort Worth on April 23 Associated Press dispatch reports two more Norris case speeches completed with five remaining, making it likely the jury will begin deliberations tomorrow around noon.
E Cobb, awarded the contract for Lewisville precinct road building, said he expects to begin the actual work next week after visiting Tuesday.
The judge and Mr Mahaffy celebrate rehabilitated credit and share a late night discussion that blends confidential talk with implied implications. Both men observe each other as they entrust private conduct to the other, hoping for fair dealings in the ongoing relation.
John W. Inge dies at his Denton West Hickory street home after a brief illness in feeble health following a Civil War service with Howell's Battery. Born March 1838 in Virginia, he lived in Kentucky and Texas before settling in Denton County. Survived by wife Maranne Brooks Inge and eight relatives. funeral at 2:00 PM Wednesday with burial at I. O. O. F. cemetery.
The conference committee failed to agree on a direct Senate election resolution. The Senate contingent said the House would seize supervisory power over elections from Congress. Wade Hampton of Wichita Falls, representing gas franchise applicants, stated his company will start construction and expects lines to be finished in four months, with plant in Denton in operation by late November.
The condition of Mrs. W. W. Kerr who was seriously hurt in the storm southwest of Lewisport Saturday night was reported Tuesday to be critical. The Hopkins lad who was at first believed fatally hurt is reported considerably better.
The Harrison Theater Co opened a canvas theatre on the Cox lot with a six piece orchestra and neat seating. The Love of a Thief features a gentleman thief known as The Prince and a bank president’s daughter with a hopeful plot of reform. Tonight the company offers The Lone Star Ranch a four act drama by Mr. Harrison, billed as a real Southern story.
A reader reports persistent phone calls from a classified advertiser despite the house being rented, noting that the ad continues to generate inquiries and revenue for the advertiser.
Secretary G J Gibbs of the Texas Grain Dealers predicts a record grain crop in Texas this year with generally good conditions.
Locomotive engineers affected by the recent dispute north of the Potomac and east of Chicago have agreed to submit to arbitration. The offered Federal government plan to resolve the disagreement was accepted.
When sickness comes the first thought is the doctor. You select the most capable, he examines you and writes a prescription listing medicines and preparation directions tailored to your case.
An ad proclaims a pharmacy service offering high quality prescription filling. It emphasizes training and experience, sourcing reputed brand drugs, and supplementing medical care with top shelf prescription service. Phone contact is provided.
Shoppers flock to the Grand Leader Anniversary Sale urged by big price cuts. A brief study of quoted prices and typical charges showcases significant savings and invites customers to visit the store for real money value.
Readable sale listing highlights Turkish towels table linen bleached and unbleached pepperel sheeting white lawn aprons checks and 18 inch linens with patterns valued up to 25 cents with sale pricing. Valences lace and Valenciennes lace offered by the dozen at reduced prices.
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