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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1912

Page

3

Pure 5 Lock Rowden Cot ton Seed for Sale in Missouri

Classified notice lists seed for sale and several ad items. A. Hann and wife offer five‑taple pool hall in good condition. Wives and cooks sought. Piano offered to trade for horse and buggy. Storage rooms for rent in Wright building and Opera House basement. Various farm and buggy trades with local names and addresses.

Rowden MO. A. Hann. D&wife Taple Pool Hall Parvin Kittrell City Wright Opera House W. C. Wright

Concrete work offered for first class service at fair price

An ad offers concrete and brick work by A. Bushey and TM Gurley. They invite estimates for first class work at the right price.

Reading of damaged OCR fragment on farm feedstuffs market

Fragmentary OCR notes show a seed feedstuffs market item with misread words and missing data. It references Arkansas street and phone lines but lacks clear details on date price or participants.

Denton Moving Services Advertise Local Hauling Help

PHMAYMEN DO YOU NEED HELP All abide of drag work and household goods moving done Phone us HROWNLOW STRICKLAND New pope 118 old phone 310 OFFICE ET4 BARN 36 East Hickory tf DENTON TRANSFER CO H M orrison Prop New phone 70 Old inoue 84 Calls made anywhere ip eu Trunks and b eecace Lips om sullding YOUR DRAY BUSINESS iF row Wanthet class prompt service e reasonable rates see us Two big eew moving halls household mov Be specially PARKS LES TER Office phones both 42 Residence phones 1613-3r old or 351

Hrownlow & Strickland New Pope East Hickory Denton Transfer CO H. Morrison Inoue Eecace Parks & Lester

J L Waldrip at Lacy's Blacksmith Shop Ad

For first class wood work beer materials and most reasonable prices see J L Waldrip at Lacy's Blacksmith Shop.

Lacy Blackemth Shop

City Meat Market Ad on West Hall Street

City Meat Market promotes best meats at right prices with prompt delivery and local service through the West Hall Street shop and phone contact.

City Meat Market West Hall St

Dentists Open Offices in Denton Texas

Dentists Jones and Fralin begin practice in Denton with offices on West Side Square and South Side Square middle of block located upstairs in Denton Texas.

WA Jones West Side Square J W. Fralin South Side Square Denton Texas Craddock Building South Side W.T. Bailey & CO

Dr. W. E. Botts Veterinarian in Denton Office

Veterinarian and Veterinary Surgeon Dr W E Botts lists office at the Denton Transfer Co Lipscomb area with new phone 70 and old numbers 34 and 56 for residence, new 29.

W. E. Botts Denton Transfer Co Lipscomt Sive

Local business notices and contact lines

An assortment of short notices lists kerosene and gasoline offers with delivery, a harness and shoe repair shop relocation near Puckett's Grocery, and a quick messenger service with two phone numbers. Names L L Roark A A Anderson W A Brashears and offices Hamilton Yeatts appear.

A. A. Anderson Puckett's W.A. Brashears Hamilton & Yeatts

For Sale and Office Notices Mixed in Sparser List

For sale notary’s seal this office tree and vine tomato plants Western Union office registered hogs for sale from Acme herd of Poland Chinas headed by Big Boy 163615 pedigrees furnished. E C Yeatts Sanger Texas 226d A4twp.

Western Union Office Acme Poland Big Boy E. C. Yeatts Sanger Texas

For Sale Or Trade Remington No 10 Typewriter Ad

Brand new No 10 visible Remington typewriter advertised as the latest model and best machine on the market. Seller identifies as O M CUR T. Historic classified style sale offer with emphasis on product quality and availability.

Remington O M. Curt

Help Wanted Ads for Hire Under Billingsley Name

Classifieds note aitos for hire listing W W Billingsley with old phone 339 and new number 440 referenced for contact. No further details on services or location provided.

Aitos W. W. Billingsley

HOUSES AND FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT DENTON

A. R. McGinde advertises houses and furnished rooms for rent in all directions in Denton. Office located one door east of Exchange National Bank.

A. R. McGinde Denton Exchange National Bank

Taming of the Shrew at Curtis' Drug Store Tickets

WAGILI and SHEPARD present the Middle Class production. The Shrew show opens Monday night with tickets on sale Thursday morning at Curtis' Drug Store.

Taming of the Shrew Curtis’ Drug Store

Arkansas Mill Feedstuffs and Wood Delivery

Feedstuffs including chops bran corn hay offered with prompt delivery and full measure. Best stove and heater wood on the market. Located on S Elm Street with two phones for contact ARKANSAS MILL.

Arkansa Kim Atreet Arkansas Mill Elm Street

Help Wanted for Scavenger Work

Advertisement offers scavenger work with contact at phone number 297 to arrange job details.

Poultry For Sale From Local Providers

Poultry and eggs advertised from multiple sellers including Mrs B F Soloman Route 2 3 miles south for 1 setting and Mrs A L Scott Route and Audrey Evans for English and American Indian Runner duck eggs. Ducks laying 14 eggs daily with 14 eggs per day. 13 eggs per setting $2. Will Mitchell at Mitchell's Barber Shop for contact.

Buff Rock B. F. Soloman A L Scott Audrey Evodp Will Mitchell Mtchell

Oil stoves praised by Denton ladies for summer use

Denton women report using oil stoves during hot weather and say they would not be without them, noting they are very serviceable and not costly. They urge visitors to drop in and see how they work and explain the value.

Denton

Late personal notes highlight regional visits and travels

Fred Wiggs visits from Tioga while James B Farris of Wapanucka Oklahoma stays for business. Lucy Atkins returns from Paradise and Bessie Portwood comes from Normal via Boyd to visit relatives. D R Girdner of Denison returns home from her daughter's in C I A. Lomax arrives from Temple after closing a land deal near Beston. McCook recuperates from illness after Tioga trip. President Bizzell heads to Henrietta and Seymour to speak at two high school graduations. Inge funeral brings Bettie Smith Portales Hugh Grant and J Inge from Dallas. Ed Ramsbacher visits from Lander Wyoming en route to Erd, Kansas. Weather complains: bitter cold, 12 degrees below zero in Lander.

Fred Wiggs Tioga James B. Farris Wapanucka Busiess Lucy Atkins Paradise Relatves Bessie Portwood the Normal Boyd D. R. Girdner Denison Zera Girdner Kk. P. Lomax Temple Beston McCook Jagrippe W. B. Bizzell Henrietta Seymour Hgh C. C. Bell Decatur Bettie Smith Portales N. M Hugh Grant J’m Inge Dallas John W. Inge Yeserdar Ed Ramsbacher Lander Wyo Henry Wilde Erd Ramebacher Lancer

Politicat Announcements Refer to Democratic Primary

Announcements under this head indicate actions pending from the democratic primary in July. The gentlemen named therein face scrutiny of their claims and voter support is invited.

Local State Senate and County Ticket Names for Montague Area

Voter list shows candidates for State Senate 3sset District and county offices. Names include Kn L Cable Montague local representative Alvin M Owsley for County Judge Hoskins Tobin for Assessor Witt Miller Dane McKelvy Reeve Guy Egan Nelbor Hennen Hawkins Orr Batis Wilson Hopkis Key Durbin Higgins McCook Durbin, McCormick Johnson Riley Cunningham Atcheson Sweat for various precincts and offices.

Gold Rush Sparks Alpine Claim Locators

In Alpine on April 24 a small gold rush begins as residents from various classes locate claims after a vein of gold was reported along the edge of the city near South Mountain. Miners work the shallow vein hoping for quick returns as word spreads.

Bdge Alpine South Mountain

Local residents noted in area visits and returns

GARZA April 22 Geo P Elbert was in Lewisville J M Sanders was in Denton Dan Garrison and Jay Hopper were in Little Elm and Mrs T A Dickson of were here G W Riley J Jackson W O D Bradley Miss Ett Wright Jim Riley and Jar and Mrs T A McGalliard and daughters were in Denton Mrs J M Lwider and daughter Edith were in Dallas J C Rider and John Sparks were in Denton Mr and Mrs A Fritts of Hebro Mrs C W Orr and children of Lewisville were here Mrs Charlie Shelton and children of Lewisville were here Mrs Bertha Minor of Waketon was here Mrs Bill Nowlin of Bethel was here Mrs Duncan of Lewisville was here

You can’t afford to Miss Mr. Jim Bailey at the Tent Theater

The notice promotes a Thursday night appearance by comedian Mr. Jim Bailey at the Tent Theater inviting local audiences to attend.

Jim Bailey Tent Theater

Denton School Trustees Election Set for May 1912

The Denton Independent School District announces an election on the first Saturday in May 1912 to elect four trustees. Three will serve two years and one will fill the unexpired term of F. Bates who resigned. Polls open at the county courthouse.

Texas Denton City of Independent School FEF F. Bates D. K. Allison W. Lee McCormick

Denton endorsement touts Dean's Kidney Pills testimonial

A Denton resident Mrs. J F Stanley praises Dean's Kidney Pills after backache and kidney pain relief. The ad cites a relative cure, urges purchasing from J F Raley Co and notes Foster Milburn Co as US agents. Also advertises Tent Theater and Ideal Restaurant services.

Denton J. F. Stanley Bois D’arc St eXas Relef Dean J. F. Raley & Co Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States Dean’'s

Local Notables and Weddings Highlight Belew Notices

April 23 reports Miss Annie Large at her aunt Mrs Sam Long’s bedside in Sanger, Clyde Beaty with a fractured knee, Miss Florence Broyles hosting her Sunday school class, Mrs Scoggin of Bloomfield visiting Mrs Ed Stoup, Mrs M Green in Sanger, and the Pilot Point Methodist parsonage wedding of Jim Davidson and Florence Broyles with Rev. Rosser officiating. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Rando Parsons Celina, Will Beaty Tioga, Hattie Walling, Mr and Mrs L M Mann, and Alvie Broyles. Rev J W Tincher of Aubrey visited A E Broyles.

Rando Parsons Celina Will Beaty Tioga Hattie Walling L. M. Mann Alvie Broyles J. W. Tincher Aubrey Visted A. E. Broyles

Electric Bitters Sold for Crip After Grip Sufferers

The notice extols Electric Bitters as a tonic and blood purifier to strengthen nerves, rebuild the system, and aid recovery after grip infections. It claims benefits for weakness, nervousness, and disordered liver and kidneys, urging sufferers to buy at 50 cents with a satisfaction guarantee.

JF. Raley

Summer Normal bulletins released with staff changes

The summer Normal bulletins are available by application. The book details summer work, faculty, new teachers J M Smith and W I Woodson, and three regular teachers Miss Mitchell, Miss Boylan, and Miss Hillyar are off. Fees stay the same but textbooks are not provided. a book fee may be paid for library use. Five new course tracks offered: Language science primary teachers agricultural and industrial arts. Freshmen will choose one course.

Sumer Mitchell Boylan Hillyar Messr J. M Smith W. I. Woodson

Local Notices Track Social Visits Across Denton and Area

A roundup from Aubrey to Pilot Point notes Fred McCormick and Jno McKnight in Denton, visits by Mrs. A Cobbler, Miss Willie Tatu, and Mrs. Duraves, plus travel by C L Lane Roanoke and Rev. Richardson Henrietta. Denton residents, Dallas trips, and local business Long e Wine advertise grocery service.

Aubrey Sewss Aubrey Fred McCormick Denton Jno

Local Notes and Marriages in Bethel and Denton Area

Pain and a little hail fell in Bethel area as Mrs D F Kirkpatrick returned from Jacksboro. Denton Normal Fina Maxwell visited her mother. John Powell and Nannie Conaway quietly married with Rev Moore officiating. Denton visitors J T Morris and Laura Morris called. Lewisville noy Mullins and Abilene guests stayed with relatives. Obbie Morgan and wife visited Hugh Millican family. Mrs Andrew Morris is very sick. Albert Lynch and wife traveled to Carrollton for school closing.

Bethel News Heymel D. F. Kirkpatrick Jacksboro Fina Maxwell Denton Normal John Powell Nannie Conaway Moore J. T Laura*Morris Denton Bertha Minor Waketon Noy Mullins Lewisville Abilene Obbie Morgan Wfe of Garza Hugh Millican Andrew Morris Albert Lynch Carrollton

Local brief notes on garden produce and community events

Garden truck activity is rising with plentiful varieties and lower prices. Foundation work on the Household Arts building at the C A is complete and bricklaying started. Little Elm constable Green Watson seized a boy on a turkey theft charge yesterday. Ariel club music dept to meet Mr H G Allen Thursday at 3 PM instead of 2 30. Nelson Ballard, son of Mr and Mrs W Ballard, is recovering from a broken arm suffered in a fall while swinging on a trapeze. the child is in a sling and improving.

Household Arts C. A Creen Watson Little Elm Way Ariel Club H. G Allen Nelson Ballard W. Ballard

Denton Area Social Notes Report Busy April Visits

Miss Gladys Fox of Denton Normal visits relatives in Lewisville. Many locals host or visit family including Mrs J C McNees Ardmore Ok, C L Hamilton and Miss Blanche Degan Fort Worth, Capt S W Lusk Bonham, and John Robb Waxa hachie. A protracted Methodist meeting runs at the church.

Lewisville Gladys Fox Denton Normal J. C. McNees Ardmore C. L. Hamilton Blanche Degan Fort Worth Oine Russell Craft Hall County Oliver Harbin Richardson J. K. Fox Dallas G. W. Riley Garza Ethel Simmons Denton Edna Cowan Tom Hyder S. W. Lusk Bonham Minnie Wolfe Katie Bass J. T. Simmons Methodist Church Claudine Wilkins San Antonio Guy Bourland Baby Roanoke

Classifieds keep feeding on ads despite houses rented

Advertisers insist advertising pays as listings flood the classifieds with rental notices even after properties are occupied. Neighbors report ongoing phone inquiries about a rental that is no longer available.

C Lassifed

Beulah News Reports Storm Damage and Local Happenings

A severe Saturday night hailstorm is noted as the largest seen by older residents with few windows broken. Reports include improving health of Mrs. S. P. Samuels and illness of David Jeter, mumps for Mrs. Vie Ragsdale, and a Beulah school picnic to close the term. Farmers plant cotton, cane, and corn as wheat and oats look well. Several residents travel to Denton and Roanoke, with Clint Yancey visiting from Roanoke. Grandma Durham reported not better.

Beulah S. P. Samuels David Jeter Vie Ragsdale Fred McKinney B. W. Meadows McCall Walter Fortune Denton E. W Snyder B. W Yancey W. I. Fortune Roanoke Clint Yancey Grandma Durham

Classified Ad: Quick Sell for Your Item

If you have something to sell place a classified ad to reach local buyers fast. Highlight key details such as condition price and contact method to attract interested shoppers and close the deal efficiently.

Severe hailstorm hits Waketon crops and homes

A strong storm with hail damaged fruit and broke window panes in Waketon. Crops were damaged and some injuries reported. Local residents visiting relatives include J. C. Dillard and wife of Argyle, W. M. McCreless in Denton, W. E. Calvert and son in Lewisville, and Oscar Dorris of Lewisville. Several others are listed as visiting or ill. A birth noted on April 15 of a boy to J. R. McCreless and wife.

Waketon J. C. Dillard Argyle Fay Calvert Hopkins L'sbon Mamie McLeod W. M McCreless Denton W. E. Calvert John Lewisville Aly J. E. Lester P R. Wheeler Oklahoma J. R. McCreless A. T. Harris W. A. Bolton W. T Minor C. O. Porter

Local Chats Note Visits Across Bolivar and Krum

In PECAN April 23 notes Mrs. BLF Ernst visited her mother in Bolivar. Miss Amanda Sparks and her brother were seen in Krum. Cassie Ferguson of Bolivar was Mrs R. Sparks. They visited and checked on a daughter-in-law ill for three months.

Pecan Blf Ernst Bolivar Amanda Sparks Krum Cassie Ferguson R. T. Sparks

Texas Wire Fence Co. advertises mower delivery services

Local ad promotes special machinery for mowing with satisfaction guaranteed. The Texas Wire Fence Co offers delivery of mowers and notes a phone contact 42.

Texas Wire Fence CO

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J. J Matthews Steger A. Bushey Phmaymen L. L. Roark Automobile Line Focksmiths kKeva Wagili & Shepard Poultry Department Taylor Hadware Co State Alvin M. Owsley H Hoskins F. E Tobin PF. (Frank) Witte E. Miller Gary Co. L. Dane McKelvy Treasuer M. Reeve G. Guy Dad Egan Wiliam Nelbor Fort H Y Virgil Hennen Sam Hawkins C. Orr Fry C Batis H.R. Wilson Geo. M Hopkis E. Durbin T. Higgins Justice William Meccormics George Watson C. Sullivan G. L Granville John F Morgan J.B .John Johnson G. W. (Walker) Riley W F Fred) Cunningham Garza News IDEAL Belew News F. C. Blackwell Pilot Point Herman Caddel Lizzie Morgan R H_ Ezel J. M. Gray J. C. Selman Carroll Dyche Willie and Ruth Wilkins Peyton Wingo W.H. Bean Oklahoma City Sallie Chreman Pilot Pont Bascom James Sherman Rev. Richardson Laura Ratchford Noah Graham A. Q. Mustain Pot Point Cecil Rhoads Pilot V Dr. Crow T C. Hampton Will Dyche Pov Woodford Longe & Wine Denton County Denton Trust Company Lewisville News East Side Square Julian Scruggs Waketon News Pecan News Sanrre W. B. McClurkan & Company Fenderson-Sturges Piano Co Houston Street
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