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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1913
Page
4
Census data from 1910 shows Denton population of 4 176 white residents and 900 Black residents within city limits. The record notes more females than males among the count and highlights the local census figures from the thirteenth census.
Census figures show Denton in 1910 had 4176 whites and 556 negroes with females 2446 to 2286 males. There were 3903 native born residents and 5 foreign born whites plus 556 blacks. Voter-age males numbered 1237 with 1001 native born. illiteracy persisted among 1456 of those over 10, including 450 black illiterates.
A large crowd attended the Garza school picnic on Saturday with visitors from Denton. J. H. Legett spoke on rural school development as a chief duty of civilized society, citing the community’s role in progress. Attendees included J. H. Legett, J. W. Beaty, W. T. Bailey, H. V. Hennen, G. W. Elbert and family, Minnie Lee Grant, and Kincaid.
An advertisement from Minnis Drug Store at Long and King urges customers in a hurry for groceries to phone for immediate attention, listing the phone number 44 and promoting fast service.
Loy Ledbetter formerly at T C U in Fort Worth underwent an appendicitis operation at St Pauls Sanitarium. Reports said he was resting easily and in good condition after the procedure with R Ledbetter and Mrs Ledbetter accompanying Elder A D Rogers.
An old advt touts Dr King s New Discovery for coughs and lung trouble urging immediate use. Dr Brown of Muscadine Ala cites his wife s near fatal cough reversal after using the remedy. Marketed for forty three years as the best for coughs and colds, priced 60 cents and 1.00 and sold by J F Raley Co.
Sunday afternoon sacred concert at the 3B Airdome attracted a big crowd. Manager Berry was especially pleased by the musical program which pleased the audience. He hopes to make Sunday sacred concerts a regular feature of his orchestra.
For Burns Bruises and Sores. The quick cure for burns and skin diseases is Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. In four days it cured L. H. Haflin of a sore on his ankle that caused intense pain. Should be in every house. Only 25 cents. Recommended by J. F Raley & Co.
Notice from B E Drake an agent for Dallas News subscribers stating two boys deliver the paper and if a paper is not received by 1030 the agent will provide a replacement. The brief service assurance underscores delivery responsibility and local contact.
Fox Bros and Co received a shipment of Ford automobiles. The delivery brings new models to the dealership inventory.
The Denton Fire Department raised between 150 and 200 dollars from the arrival that held the boards at the public cotton yard all week. The gross share was 212 dollars with expenses not yet paid totaling under 50 dollars.
Senate bills 174 and 1765 sponsored by Senator M Nealug become law with emergency clauses signed by Gov Colquitt. The measures require telegraph connected stations to post passenger train times one hour before arrival and update hourly if late, with penalties from fifty to two hundred dollars per offense.
A short note records the availability of matching correspondence cards and envelopes at Minnis' Drug store. The item is presented as a small catalog entry or notice in the local page. The entry implies a retail promotion or stock update for customer stationery.
W. A. Matthews was seen downtown Saturday afternoon. Methodist dormitory girls under Mrs Carroll and others took a picnic train to Mingo on Monday and dined on Big Elm. A Dallas truck collided with an Alliance Mill depot vehicle Monday noon, injuring driver Clyde Forrester and causing extensive damage.
Denton reader W. W. Billingsley testifies after measles that Dean's Kidney Pills restored kidney strength and reduced nocturnal urination. He bought them at J. F. Raley & Co. Drug Store and reports improvement. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo, sole US agents. Remember the name Dean's.
Fort Worth debaters, North Texas champions, defeated Denton High two to one on the woman suffrage issue. Harold Young led Denton affirmative. Campbell Evans and John Moore led Fort Worth on negative. judges awarded Fort Worth the win. Declamation: Homer Sharp over Yewell Coleman.
Ring Minnis lists No 188 drug store for all goods with quick delivery available day and night. Turner Bros promotes Michigan pork and beans at five cents per can.
Jessie Fry 11, daughter of Mr and Mrs W Fry, living one mile north of town, took ill Saturday morning with scarlet fever. She attends High Fifth grade at North Side school, which was dismissed Monday for fumigation by City Health Officer Pine. He inspected pupils for milder cases and found nothing suspicious.
Testimonial from H T Alston of Raleigh N C notes stomach and back pain and deranged kidneys. Electric Bitters is praised as the best stomach and kidney medicine and says users improve from the first dose. Available 50c and 1.00. Recommended by J F Raley & Co Advt.
Years of grocery service have shown us that to get business the grocer must give good goods, efficient and courteous service, right prices. We're doing a larger business each year which proves that we're making good, Phone as your grocery needs. Phones 44, LONG KING.
Turner Bros advertises fresh well selected vegetables and invites customers to call either phone to request stock. The notice emphasizes careful selection and personal service from Turner Bros.
The piece urges readers to maximize spending power during the season by heeding merchants loud benefit announcements in today’s paper. It emphasizes not buying ads but using the deals offered by advertisers to extend each dollar further.
A jewelry department advertises purchasing watches with emphasis on quality and price. It touts Elgin South Bend Waltham Hamilton Illinois makers and spot cash buying from them. Careful repair work is offered in the shop’s service department.
Roanoke High School suspended classes Friday and plans the graduation exercises on Monday night April 28. The senior class includes Ruby Fannin Frances Howe Nellavee Davis Clyde Trotter and Clyde Harris. Dr W B Bizzell of Denton delivered the baccalaureate sermon Sunday night, traveling with Mr Baldwin and family and Mrs Bizzell.
The Boon-Moody revival meeting began Sunday at the First Christian church drawing good crowds at all services. Nineteen conversions were secured on the first day. Turner Bros advertises Michigan pork and beans at five cents a can with stock on hand.
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