County Trustees Declared Ejected and Trustees Elected
At a special session of the commissioners court the election returns for county school trustees were canvassed and declared. At large Charles G. Thomas Lewisville and precincts filled by WR Laney Denton route 4 KE Riley Garza, F Proffer Ponder, and W A Combest Denton route 1. The annual report of Tax Collector Sam Hawkins was approved and school district trustee results canvassed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners
Charles G. Thomas
Lewisville
WR Laney
Denton
KE. Riley
Garza
Hk. F. Proffer
Ponder
W. A. Combest
Sam Hiawking
Turner Bros Grocery Ad Promises Satisfaction Now
A compact ad from Turner Bros promotes immediate grocery satisfaction and urges customers to start today. The note includes a contact phone line and emphasizes goods and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Bros
Candidates greet Bailey crowd in town
Judge Joe E. Lancaster of Plainview and Sebe Newman of Elis County were two of the candidates for Congress man at large and Bob Barker a candidate for comptroller was also here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey
Joe E. Lancaster
Plainview
Sebe Newman
Elis County
Bob Barker
Most Popular Phone Boosts Local Business
A grocer and a tailor attest that customers respond more to the new phone than the old. They report receiving from three to five times as much business after upgrading. The remarks reflect a wider belief in modern phone service driving commerce.
Religious Services Draw Large Sunday Crowds Across Churches
Several churches reported strong attendance despite poor weather. Memorial and missionary services at the Christian and First Methodist churches drew veterans, Daughters of the Confederacy, and other members, with a detailed program of readings songs and reflections. The Ladies Foreign Missionary service at First Christian featured an extensive program including scripture, music, and talks by local attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thc
Daughers
The
Christian Church
Daughters of the Confederacy
First Methodist Church
First Christian Church
M. J. Hoover
Bishop Neely
Brazil
Mexico
Edgar Kelly
Ruby May Ussery
Cuba
TE. Peters
Epworth League
China
Korea
C. N. Adkisson
Vera Foreman
Cordelia Steinman
Oscar Cooper Benedict
Miracle Cure Helps Man Recover From Cough
In Clarendon Texas W B Holsclaw recalls a startling recovery after a severe cough. The man, thought to have consumption, used Dr King s New Discovery and was cured after ten bottles. He now weighs 218 pounds and remains healthy. The remedy sold by J F Raley Co with 50 cent and 1 90 price and free trial bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Holsclaw
Clarendon
Texas
Dr King
Bur
J. F. Raley & Co
Taming of the Shrew at Curtis' rug store
The Middle class play by the College of Industrial Arts titled Taming of the Shrew will be staged Thursday morning at Curtis' rug store. The event features student performers and a campus arts outreach effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College of Industrial Arts
Curtis’ Rug Store
Argyle Named Next Meeting Place for Odd Fellows
Denton County Odd Fellows hold a meeting selecting Argyle as the next gathering site and elect officers B. I Ely of Argyle as president G F Vaughn of Argyle as vice president and Geo M Hopkins of Denton as secretary for the year The next quarterly session is set for Friday July 15 with the Argyle lodge planning a strong turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton,County Odd Fellows’ Association
Argyle
Ely
G. F. Vaughn
Geo. M. Hopkins
Denton
Argyle Lodge
Frontier Asthma Company Offers Free Nute Nial Treatment Info
Asthma cure information offered by Frontier Asthma Company. Address given as Room 102 Buffalo. Free guidance and full details promoted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frontier Asthma Company
Buffalo i
Ideal Restaurant Seeks Fresh Fish and Oysters
Restaurant ad notes they stock fresh fish and oysters when available and invites customers to phone for current offerings. Casual tone emphasizes availability and prompt service.
Farmer Hurt After Slip On Banana Peel On The Square
J. F. Roberts, a farmer north of town, was badly hurt Monday morning when he slipped on a banana peel on the square and fell. A physician feared internal injuries. Tickets for Taming of the Shrew go on sale Thursday morning at Curtis' Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis’ Drug Store
Kodak demands and prices for simple photo cameras
Kodak By your failure to own a Kodak you're missing much of the pleasure which life may be made to yield. Kodaks from $5.60 up. Brownie Cameras (they work like kodaks) $1.00. Catalogue sent on request.
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Kodak
Local News In Brief Highlights Fort Worth Events
Dr J 8 Crawford elected trustee of Texas Osteopaths association at Fort Worth session. Dr C B Williams of Baptist Seminary Fort Worth preached Titanic disaster at First Baptist. Dust settled after showers then a sharp norther cooled temps. Hume injured in banana car crash near Denison brought home. Harrison Company matinee: Mil dred Palmer won gold rocket and chain. Bates won gold watch. Talkington obituary. funeral set. Sunday dinner at Idea Restaurant. Local ads urge grocery business and service. Taming of the Shrew April 29 by Middle Class C A. seats at Curtis Drug Store. Ladies of First Christian serve dinner Monday in old post office.
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J. 8. Crawford
Texas Osteopaths’ Association
Fort Worth
C. B. Williams
Faculty of the Baptist Semiary of
First Baptist Church
Harrison Company
Mildred Palmer
Bates
Harrison
N. H. Reetor
McKinney
IL. M. Talkington
C. A
Curtis’ Drug Store
Memorial Services for Confederate Veterans at First Methodist
Katie Q Daffan chapter Unite Daughters of the Confederacy held memorial services at the First Methodist Church Sunday afternoon. The Confederate veterans occupied special seats and a large audience attended. Rev O T Cooper delivered the memorial address praising sacrifices of the South. Rev E T Bates spoke on memorials left for Confederates. The program included invocations, songs, readings, the roll of county veterans, remarks by Chaplain Bates, and congregational hymns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie Q Daffan
Unite! Daughters of the Confederacy
First Methodist
O. T. Cooper
South
E. T. Bates
Waldo Blewett
Lord
Margery Ballardy
T. E. Berry
O. T Cooper
H. B. Boyd
J. W. Curtis
A. G. Pfaff
Local grocer advertises prompt delivery and prices
A brief advertisement urges customers to dial phone 44 for connection to first class groceries with prompt delivery and right prices. The message repeats the phone number 44 as the contact for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long & King
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promised To Cure Blues
An advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as remedy for sluggish liver bilious stomach and kidney troubles. It claims the pills bring better feelings and relief from the blues through a stomach liver and kidney health boost.
Farmers Institute Dates Set for Denton County May Meetings
Commissioner Kone of the Department of Agriculture has arranged four Farmers Institute meetings in Denton county in May. B L Nance will discuss diversification rotation seed selection and better cultural methods. Judge Kane urges farmers to devote a day to study and discussion of agricultural topics with dates Roanoke May 7 Aubrey May 8 Pilot Point May 10 Penton May 11 all at 1 30 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kone
Department of Agriculture
Denton County
B. L. Nance
Kane
Penton County
Roanoke
Penton
Denton to Elect Four School Trustees in May 1912
Notice announces election of four Denton Independent School District trustees on the first Saturday in May 1912. Three seats for two-year terms and one to fill the unexpired Bates term. Polls open at the county courthouse in Denton. FE Bates resignation noted. Signed by D. K. Allison, president, and W. Lee McCormick, secretary, April 15, 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sai
Denton
D. K. Allison
W. Lee Meccormick
County Court Session Quiet and Cases Continued
The County court session Monday was quiet with a couple of cases continued for the term. A. E. Brewer vs. C. 3. MceMath & Co. was continued to Tuesday. An advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve for pimples boils scrapes bruises and burns, sold by J. F. Raley & Co. and Long & King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Brewer
C. 3. MceMath & Co
J. F. Raley & Co
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Rak
Dal
Rce
Denton Steam Laundry
Cobier's Bench
M. Roth
West Side Square
Denton Water, Light and Power Co
Palace OF Sweets
Hank
J. E. McCabe
Rez Estate and Loans
L. F. Collins & Son
Roperial
FOX Brothers & Company
Benett's Confectionery
Hawkins
J W. Johnson
M. D. Fullingimn
Curtis Drug Store
New 325
W. E. McCabe
Garrison
Lone Star Restaurant
Paonie’s
T. F. Johnson
Mobile
Opera House
Aise
C. F
Newt
Evers Hardware
Department
Washington, D. C
Denton County National Bank
W.B. McClurkan
My Li Blewett
B. H. Deavenport
R. M. Barns
Minnis
J.P. Roberts
Parter
Monty
QO. M. Curtis
Jewelery
Kodaks
Hume
Denison
Idea Restoran
Ladies of the First Christian Church
U. D. C. Memorial Services
New
Cooper
Farmers’ Institute
Pour Farmers’ Institute
Frank Wilkinson
S Klm St
Hamilton & Yeatts
Darco
Stroud & Grant
McKinney Street
Dallas
Southewest Corner Sq
Fox Bros
Arthur W. Palmer
Vere
Duggan Abstract Co
Denton Milling CO
Anueas
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