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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1912

Page

3

Classified Ad Briefs Promote Word Rates

Classified notices list: words 6 times daily 10 words daily and weekly rates for one week 30 cents and 40 cents respectively. Contains snippet of pricing and offering details for small advertisements.

Classified Notices and Help Wanted Snippets

For rent nice office space downstairs. C R Hamilton. Wanted good gentle horse. E C Yeatts. A 2 1/2 story residence for sale see owner 45 Powder Avenue. Moving and drag work by Brownlow & Strickland. Moving vans available. Office 3 East Hickory. Parks & Lester moving services. Office and residence phones listed.

Powder Avenue Parks & Lester

Denton offers bargains at local businesses and services

A miscellaneous page ad notes a dream separator for sale or trade, 12 scholarships offered for $20 with an August 22 expiry, a Denton college advertises a practical business course, a piano for sale at a discount, and the Denton Transfer lists two workers with updated phone numbers.

Draughon’s Practical Business College Denton Texas

WANTED DRESSMAKING AND SEWING SERVICES

L Fulton has houses to rent and invites contact by phone or in person. Mrs Luckett, at 89 North Locust Street, seeks dressmaking and plain sewing work.

L. Fulton Tfe

For Lease of Wigebt Opera House

For lease terms and particulars inquire by phone to Wm. C. Wright regarding the Wigebt Opera House rental.

Wigebt Opera House Vrs Wm. C. Wright

Insurance Offer From Agent Johnson Promises Prompt Service

Ten strong companies at J. W. Johnson agency assure correct, prompt coverage for fire tornado and accident risks. Johnson invites you to switch and be convinced by his dependable service.

J. W. Johnson

For Sale Our Lot and Building on East McKinney Street

For sale our lot and building on East McKinney street lot 100x230 building 40x110 artesian well city water and sewer connections price 1600 Apply Denton Steam Laundry Co.

McKinney Street Apply Denton Steam Laundry Co

Arkansas Mill Announces Feedstuffs and Auto Hire Services

Chops bran corn hay and other feedstuffs offered with prompt delivery and full measure. Also advertising autos for hire with contact numbers for Arkansas Mill on S Elm Street and W Farrashears manager in Hamilton Yeatts office.

Arkansas Mill Elm Street

Bees Trim Fresh South Texas Comb Honey

Help wanted for scavenger work call 307. Turner Bros advertise fresh comb honey produced by bees. No specifics on location or additional details.

Texas Turner Bros South Texas

Concrete Sidewalks or Brickwork Quote Offered

A fragmentary note by S A Bushey discusses possible concrete sidewalks or brickwork options and asks for assistance in figuring the best path forward.

J. M. Gurley Cement Contractor Promotes Services

J M Gurley a cement contractor advertises first class work at the right price offering estimates to potential clients.

J. M. Gurley

Dentists W A Jones and W Fralin Advertise Denton Offices

Dr W A Jones, dentist, Nest Side Square. W Fralin, dentist, South side Square, middle of block, Denton Texas.

W. A Jones Nest Side Square I W. Fralin South Side Quare Denton Texaa

Botts Veterinary Office Moves to New Denton Dock

Lh W E Botts veterinary practitioner now operates at Denton Transfer Co Lipscomb dock with new phone 79 and updated residence lines 133. Old numbers 1t and 4156 superseded by current contacts.

Denton Lh. W. E. Botts Denton Transfer Co Lipscomb Dock

McGintie Offers Furnished Rooms for Rent in Denton

A R McGintie proprietor of rentals operates offices over Long and King in Denton. He rents houses in 1st, West, South and North Denton and offers furnished rooms for rent.

A. R. McGintie Long & King Denton

Lost man's open face gold watch with charm

Reward offered for return of a lost open face gold watch with leather fob and engraved charm reading O, Vv. B. Return to the office.

For Sale at a Bargain Oliver Typewriters

Several good second-hand Oliver typewriters offered by J. E. McCabe at the Exchange Bank building. Bargain price and ready for quick sale.

Oliver J. E. McCabe Exchange Bank

State primary results and land deed filed in county office

State primary results show Gov Col quits majority 23 637 Walthall leads Looney for Attorney General by 542 Phillips leads Townes for Supreme Court Justice by 1 475 Mayfield leads Wor tham for Railroad Commissioner by 6 117 Lane leads Single ton for Agriculture Commissioner by 14 194 Lane Regents over Barker for Comptroller by 30 224 Congress at Large Sumner ahead of Garrett by 1 086 Garret ahead of McLemore Deed filed in county clerk's office for 25 000 Geo W Baker sold to Charles W Petit for 537 and a fraction acres in eastern county including 220 acres of W H Dickson 4 of J P French 13 of Allen Vestal 80 of C C King 70 of Wm Lofton 134 5 of G W Baker and 29 10 acres of C C Dickson surveys.

Col Walthall Looney Phillips Townes Supreme Court Mayfield Wortham Lane Singleton Barker Congress Sumners D. E. Garrett Garrett McLemore Geo. W. Baker Charles W. Petit W. H. Dickson J. P. French Allen Vestal C. C. King Wm. Lofton G W. Baker C. C. Dickson

Turner Bros Honey Harvest Celebrated In Town

Local shop Turner Bros promotes a harvest of honey with combs on display and phones ready for orders. Community members visit to sample products and learn about beekeeping methods.

Public Auction Planned for Unclaimed Shipments in Ponder Texas

Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Railway will sell at 2 p.m. August 21, 1912 at its Ponder freight depot two unclaimed consignments. Items include a traction engine and a separator shipped from Fort Worth and Justin, Texas, with waybills 356 and 106. Proceeds cover unpaid freight, storage, and sale costs.

Ponder, Tex Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Company Ponder Denton County Texas R. A. Autry Fort Worth K. A. Autry Justin Consignee Gulf, Colorado & Santa FE Railway Company J. L. Dillard

Porter Staples buried after typhoid in Stony

The body of Porter Staples brother of Charles Staples of Stony was buried at Stony Wednesday afternoon. He was about 27 and survived by a wife and two children. Typhoid fever caused his death and he was a cousin of Misses Bessie and Matte Staples and U. S. Staples of the city. Also notices of local real estate transfers and a note that Denton Traction Co will run early rain service starting Friday at 5 30 AM.

Porter Staples Charles Staples Stony Mr. Staples Bessie Matte Staples U. S

Denton Transfer CV Offers Hacking and Baggage Service

Denton Transfer CV advertises prompt baggage transfer with a new phone line and stable Walnut street location. It also notes a fresh supply of vegetables at LONG & KING with phone 44.

Denton Transfer Walnut Street Long & King

Justin Citizens Discuss New 1.5 Mile Road Opening

Justin residents met Thursday to review a proposed 1.5 mile road opening near Justin at the intersection of the Drop and Justin and the Ponder and Justin roads. A jury of view for damages will be J N Underwood, John D Thomason, and J R Schoolfield, with the route passing land owned by W H Pennington and D C Leuty.

W. A. Leuty John Harmonson Ove Summers W. H. Pennington J. W. Collins Val Finney Charley Bennett Henry Pennington Leese Walker D. C Leuty C. C. Leuty J. J. Wilson Tom Judge S. T. Coleman Justin Drop Justi N Ponder J. W. Underwood John D. Thomason J. R. Schoolfield D. C. Leuty

Denton Traction Co Announces Street Car Schedule

Street cars will train at 5 30. Denton Traction Co sets time for city transportation service with early evening runs.

Cheaper than cooking potato chips ready to serve

Cracker sticker line hints at ready to serve potato chips offered as an affordable alternative to cooking. Mentions phones for ordering and potential availability at a shop.

Turner Bros

Lost Ladies Gold Watch Between Store and Post Office

Lost watch engraved M to A missing between Williams store and the post office. Reward or return requested by Mrs. E. F. Johnson at Jarrell Evang store.

Williams E. F. Johnson Jarrell Evang

Local notes from Waketon July heat and social visits

Hot dry weather hurts cotton as six week drought continues. Local residents A M Buckner and family visit in Tarrant county while Mrs Bennett and Mrs Hobbs visit. Delegates J R McCreless and S O Hudson chosen at primary to county convention. Various visits and social calls noted including families Calvert, Whyburn, and Swart near Denton. Sam Calvert reports unusually early open cotton balls.

Waketon A. M. Buckner Tarrant County Deck Singleton Georgia Fay Calverts Lewisville J. R. McCreless S. O. Hudson W. W. Roberts Dallas Grandma Porter Johnson County A. Porter John Dillard Prairie Mound Edith Calvert Wilkerson Justin W. M. Bridges Alice Denton Otis Addington Txarkana J. &. Chambers Bartonville Clifton Bessie Whyburn J. W. Swart Sam Calvert

Traveling Salesman Praises Dr King's New Life Pills

A Vermont salesman, E F E Youngs, says constipation and indigestion plagued him until using Dr King's New Life Pills. He claims the remedy helps stomach, liver and kidney troubles and notes the price of 25 cents at J F Raley Co.

E. FE. Youngs E. Berkshire

Denton Groceries Promise Fresh Potatoes and Chips

Local grocers in Denton tout large stock and good prices pleasing many families. They invite calls to learn about quantities and quality while offering fresh produce and chips and requesting customers to place orders by phone.

Denton Long & King

Smith's Restaurant advertisement and Turner Bros. supplies notice

Short draft notice promotes Smith's Restaurant inviting customers to drop in for meals and service. Also advertises fruit jars tops and rubber items from Turner Bros with phone contact.

Es. Smith Turner Bros

Quiet wedding and social notices fill Bartonville update

In Bartonville on July 29 J R Chambers Jr returned from Denton and several locals visited kin in nearby towns. Henry Barker and Mamie Woods quietly wed with Rev Keith officiating. A social honored Miss Ethel Simmons of Denton, and many residents, including J Jeter Grapevine and Mrs Homer Gibbs, planned trips and visits to relatives in Waketon Denton Justin and Wise counties.

Bartonville News Bartonville J. R. Chambers, Jr J. T. Simmons Denton T. B. Breeding Sarah Gibby Henry Barker Mamie Woods Keith Argyle W. A. Chambers A. C Brockett Willie Larkin Just W. A Chambers Homer Gibbs Gilbert Laura Brown Wise County J. R. Chambers Alpheus Porter Waketon Lem Parker Johnnie and Ollie Calvert M. F. Brown Fort Worth

Bucklen Arnica Salve promised to banish piles

Two things everlasting at war joy and piles but Bucklen Arnica Salve is said to banish piles It subdues itching irritation and inflammation and gives comfort It is described as a greatest healer for burns bot ulcers cuts bruises eczema scalds pimples and skin eruptions Sold for 25 cents at J F Raley & Co

Bucklen J. F. Raley & Co

Peach and Elberta Sale at the Orchard

H. W. Sanders announces selling all peaches on the hill except Elberta varieties at 50 cents per bushel, with Elbertas at 75 cents. The crop is nearly ripe, selling a few odds and ends of Elbertas at 50 cents. Also notes on the College of Industrial Arts at Denton and a home treatment claim for asthma from Frontier Asthma Company in Buffalo New York.

H. W. Sanders Department of Education Thew Commodiouy Phician W. B. Bizzell Denton Texas

Taylor Hardware Co Stock List Offer

Local advertisement notes a wide stock including garden hoses spacklers nozzles and lawn mowers from Taylor Hardware Co.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Big Missouri Company St. Louis Missouri Insurance Department State of Lad V. Robertson Wm. E. McRae Waco C. R. Hamilton E. C. Yeatts West Hickory Street Lg North Elm Sekree W. Arrashears Hamilton @ Yeatts Automobile Line W. W. Billingsley Entists Jack County Wm. Ford D. A. Norman John Cates J. W Sheppard Wm. Hoskins Hebron W. L. Rogers Chas Pilot Point W. L Rogers J. P. Roberts Chas. Smith Survey Catherine Hansel F. Hansel J. R. Christal John Ayres W. T. Johnson L. L. Fry Wid Lacy W. H. Jackson D. H. N. Robertson Bernard J M. Hawk W. H. Wattam Wattam J. A. Buckingham Coughlin Bacon Denton Traction CO Boald Ae Uc Denton Trust Company Waketon Snews College of Industrial Arts Frontiers Athma Company Room Buffalo, N. Y Moon Brothers Taylor Hadware Co Sidney Grundy
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