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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1912
Page
4
State Superintendent Bratley has ordered County Superintendent Mee to arrange a special teachers examination in the county on May 2, 3 and 4, the first Thursday to Saturday of May. Regular exams to be held on the first Friday and Saturday in June.
A Clarendon Texas man was allegedly cured of a severe illness after using King’s New Discovery. The letter claims the patient recovered after ten bottles and now weighs 21½ pounds more. The ad touts the remedy as quick, safe, reliable with guaranteed results and pricing listed. Trial bottle offered by J. F. Raley & Co.
Mrs E M Turner aged 78 died Tuesday night in Missouri after a congestion attack. Born January 8 1834 in Murray County Tennessee she moved to Missouri in 1843 married there then came to Texas in 1861 settling at Mt Vernon. After her husband's death eleven years ago she lived with sister Mrs Gary. The body will be shipped to Mt Vernon for interment Thursday Connor Gary accompanying remains. J F Raley Co ad promotes King s New Life Pills.
A dramatic program lit up the Tent Theater on Thursday night with a compelling performance that drew local audiences. Performers delivered strong acting, a tight script, and a finish that left viewers talking.
Last night at the Harrison theater an increased audience enjoyed The Lone Star State written by Mr Harr son who also starred as the Lone Star ranch owner. The cowboy band and the production drew enthusiastic cheers for its originality and absence of harrowing specialty acts. The show promises next up Charles Harris ons Indian war drama The Signal Fire.
Aerowine reports growth from efficiency in service and quality merchandise at right price. The business attributes gains to satisfying customers and invites try our service with Phones 44, LONG and KING.
The first jury trial in the county court began Wednesday with the case Piner Harvey vs H A Hilliard et al for debt. A six member jury was chosen from a larger panel after sheriff filled vacancies. Probate matters included the will of Anne Richardson and estates of Edith and Guy Garrison and Flossie Patrick. Bond amounts and appraisers were named, and real estate sale permissions granted in private sale.
Free information offered by Vite Frontier Asthma company Room 102 Buffalo N claims a home cure for asthma Cinab with absolute no charge and full details provided.
Hail Saturday night damaged trees and some roofs in Argyle. Visitors include Jesse Schoppaul and Jim King from Bartonyvale and Denton residents Mrs. A Jasper and Mrs. Richards. Various locals traveled to Jefferson, McGregor, Dallas, and Oklahoma. a wedding occurred Thursday. Sunday school formed at the Baptist church.
The Foster boys and Mr Cunningham with dogs chased a large wolf about five miles south of Arzyte on the 20th during a heavy rain and hailstorm. The weather caused little damage in the area despite the storm.
An OCR fragment advertises Minnis drug store emphasizing prescription work by Mr. Jim Bailey at the Tent Theater Thursday night. It also promotes fresh fish and oysters, urging phone orders. Other lines tout ideal restaurant, groceries from Long and King, and prompt delivery with a 44 phone number.
W B McClurkan is president with Joe Blewett as vice president and B H Deavenport as cashier Robt Barns serves as assistant cashier in the local bank's officer roster.
Property owners in the 1. C. O. F. cemetery report flower cutting and ornament removal from graves. The superintendent C. F. Witherspoon asks the public to help stop trespassing or report names so the full penalty of the law can be inflicted.
Tickets go on sale Thursday morning for Tamng of the Shrew to be presented by MARTIN & BARBER at the Opera House next Monday night. Bring poultry and butter to Barber's Grocery for cash market pricing. will call available citywide.
A watch that fails to run properly should be brought to the watch repairing department. The in charge specializes in doctoring sick watches and making them satisfactory time-pieces. Work guaranteed and charges are reasonable. Engraving also offered.
Tickets on sale Thursday morning for the Taming of the Shrew at Curtis' Drug Store. The CIA Medle Class presents the performance at the opera house on April 29. 218¢
A compact ad fragment claims the new phone brings up to five times more business for grocers and tailors than the old model. It suggests widespread acceptance and consumer demand without naming specific brands or dates.
Mrs Sigurd Hansen of Mobile Alabama says a seven year struggle with womanly trouble improved after using Cardui She reports better appetite sleep and health and notes her doctor says she looks healthier The Chattanooga Medicine Co invites letters for guidance and a 64 page Home Treatment for Women booklet
The funeral for John W Inge of Hickory Street took place Wednesday at 2:30 pm at the residence with Rev. Cooper of the First Methodist Church officiating. Burial rites at the grave were conducted by the Old Confederates Sul Ross camp. Families from Portales New Mexico Dallas Decatur and other areas attended. Pallbearers were Confederate veterans and family friends.
A brief promotion from a local grocer urging customers to call for service and satisfaction. The ad lists Phones 44 and names LONG and KING as the store proprietors.
Farmers are busy with crops while ladies tend chicks and gardens. Charlie Fletcher and family visited Denton relatives. Dallas natives W. K. Smiths stay with him. Evans Payne seeks Tioga treatment for rheumatism. Mrs. Warren Sparks improves. Nora Norrs and Edgar of Austin visit Evans Payne’s sister. John Wright and wife heard Rev. QO. T. Cooper in Denton. Prof. W. A. Combest fills in as county superintendent. McCook travels to Tioga for health. Clear Creek rose three feet without rain.
The society event of the season unfolds at the Tent Theatre on Thursday night. Attendees include prominent local figures and guests expected to mingle in a refined evening of entertainment and civility.
Weather brings rain delaying corn planting and crops. A limb fell in the Davis pasture and Mr. Boyd's barn was blown down. Hackberry school ends with a picnic. Bettie Vardaman injured by a peach, sent to Fisco. A mare named Frank Davis is noted as fine. Stewart Creek Baptist church reunion planned May 11 and 12 with past pastors invited. Church organized February 16 fifty one years ago.
The Ideal Restaurant announces Sunday dinner service with a full menu and seating options. Guests are invited to enjoy a traditional Sunday meal curated by the kitchen staff.
A heavy rain and hail hit Saturday night with little damage. Mrs Blakely of Corinth visited her daughter. Mrs S P Roach is ill. Mr and Mrs Storm of Denton visited. Alton cemetery prepared for decoration Saturday. Mrs S E Fry and Mr and Mrs Edmond Mundy of Krum visited. The Beaird child suffered pneumonia.
Two deeds were filed Tuesday showing W. R. Bishop and wife selling to D. B. Allen of Collin county 155 acres of the Wm Lumpkin survey 43 acres of the John Smith survey and 144 acres of the Wm Mller survey for 27255 dollars.
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