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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1912

Page

3

FOR SALE AND RENT NOTICE BOARD ITEMS

Multiple short classifieds advertising furniture and household items for sale. Includes items such as a Chen furniture set, 100 head of horses and cattle pasture near Stony, a delivery wagon, office space for rent, a powder avenue sale, White Rock chickens, and twenty Barred Rocks for $10. Contact details include Ray M. Jasper, Boylan & Co, C R Hamilton, Hokey Blacksmith Shop, and Arthur Rayzor.

Ray M. Jasper Stony Call Silp

Draughon’s College Scholarship Offer in Denton

Draughon’s Practical Business College in Denton Texas advertises 12 scholarships for sale at 30 dollars each. The offer expires August 22 and promises payment of no investigation or inquiry.

Draughon’s Practical Business College Denton Texas

Lost Ladies Black Paro lpear handled item for reward

Lost items and small notices appear here: a womens black pearl handled parlor item with a gold plated knob for reward, a woman wanted to cook homes and a dressmaking and plain sewing service offered, leases for Wright Opera House and rental inquiries.

Tabor

Insurance Offer From J W Johnson Prompts Quick Action

An ad from J W Johnson promotes prompt, satisfactory service for insurance fire tornado and accident coverage. The message invites clients to consider ten strong companies and promises correct professional handling and persuasive assurance.

J. W. Johnson

For Sale Denton Street Lot And Building Listing

For sale our lot and building on East McKinney street lot measures 100 by 330 feet and building 400 by 119 feet with artesian well and city water and sewer connections price listed as 1600 apply Denton Steam Laundry Co.

McKinney Street Apply Denton Steam Laundry Co

Arkansas Mill Feed and Wood Delivery Promises

Advertisement notes feedstuffs including chops bran corn hay and other items, plus stove and heater wood. Claims prompt delivery and full measure from Arkansas Mill located on S Elm Street with two phones for contact.

Arkansas Mill Elm Street

Quick Messenger Service Ad Brief

Ad copy reads call both phones J W A Prashears manager Hamilton and Yeatts office offering messenger service. No location or date provided.

Serce J. W. A. Prashears Hamilton & Yeatts

Scaven Cert Work Wanted Call No 307

A note invites workers for scavenger certification tasks and provides contact by phone number 307 for interested individuals.

Dray Work and Household Goods Moving Service Ad

Brownlow Strickland offers dray and moving services with new and old phone numbers and a focus on first class prompt service. Located at 26 East Hickory with office and barn, Parks Lester listed as contact and two moving vans available for household moves.

Brownlow & Strickland East Hickory Parks Lester

Concrete Walks and Brick Work Advertisement

Concrete walks and brick work offered with figures promised by Bushey. Local trade notice invites inquiries for curb appeal and yard improvements.

J. M. Gurley Cement Contractor Seeks Projects

J. M. Gurley promotes first class cement work at fair prices and invites potential clients to request estimates for upcoming projects.

J. M. Gurley

Dentists listed in Denton Texas directory page

PRENTISTS. DR W A JONES DENTIST West Side Square J W FRALIN DENTIST SOUTH Side Square middle of block up stairs Denton Texas.

W. A Jones West Side Square J. W. Fralin South Side Square Denton Texas

Veterinarians LR W Be Botts Practice and Contacts

LR W Be Botts veterinarian and veterinary surgeon operates from the Denton Transfer Co Linpscom block with office and residence phones listed as old 31 new 70 and old 486 new 132 showing contact details and location of services. The notice provides multiple telephone lines for office and residence in this historical advertisement.

Rents Houses in Denton Areas by A R McGintie

A R McGintie offers furnished rooms for rent with offices over Long and King in Denton. He rents houses in East, West, South and North Denton and lists Old Phone 91.

A. R. McGintie Long & King Denton

For Sale Bargain Oliver Typewriters at McCabe's

Several good second hand Oliver typewriters offered at a bargain. Sale advertised by J F McCabe at the Exchange Bank building location 246.

Oliver J. FE. McCabe Exchange Bank

Bargain in Large Residence Near High School Campus

Automobile line and autos for hire ad by Wm. W. Wright, owner Denton Texas. Bargain large nine room residence centrally located one block from car line east front 100 by 200 foot lot fronts new High School campus and other properties including farms. Trade options available and easy balance. Old phone 330 new phone 1148.

Wm. W. Wright Denton Texas

Essenkay Sales Co seeks local agent for county car sales

Essenkay Sales Company of Fort Worth Texas seeks a live agent to handle sales and representation for Essenkay Telegraph or write, arranging automobile allocations in the county. The firm offers full explanation and demonstration of Essenkay products.

Essenkay Essenkay Sales Company Commerce Street Fort Worth Texas

Local News In Brief Covers Street Work and Small Events

Seventeen of the local left by special chartered car for Galveston. Krum defeated Ponder 6 to 1 in a Friday baseball game with Naylor and Buehie behind Krum and Naylor and Roark for Ponder. J M Wright sold a 75 by 200 foot West Oak street lot to B W Searcy for 1500 and Searcy began a 3000 dollar home on the lot. West Hickory street macadamizing is planned as weather allows. Mrs R L Bass moves into her new West Oak home. Woodward moves into a nearby house. Fr His family move into the old Base home on West Sycamore bought from Mrs Bass for 4000. Old First National bank furniture removed in preparation for First State bank installation. new furniture due next week with bank ready by August 25. Bogus Jones, barber shop porter, arrested on aggravated assault after injuring Tilden White with a large pocket knife. wound on White’s shoulder not considered serious.

Woodmen Galveston Krum Ponder Naylor Buehie Ponder Naylor Roark J. M. Wright B W. Searcy West Oak Street Mr. Searcy West Hickory R. L. Bass West Oak W. F. Woodward Bogus Jones Jones Tilden White White

Public Auction Notice of Unclaimed Shipments at Ponder Depot

Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Railway announces sale by public auction at 2 pm August 31 1912 in Ponder Denton County Texas of two unclaimed shipments for R A Autry one traction engine from Fort Worth and car 47855 and one separator from Justin Texas. Deductions include freight storage and sale costs. Agent J L Dillard signs.

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

Rexall Kidney Pills Backed by Money-Back Promise

Curtis offers Rexall Kidney Pills with a money-back guarantee if relief is not achieved. The ad claims the product reestablishes kidney function and urges readers to start treatment today. Sold exclusively at The Rexall Store run by O M Curtis in the local community.

Curtis Rexall O .M. Curtis

Petition to join Justice Precinct 5 to Precinct 1

Citizens petition to attach Precinct No 5 to Precinct No 1 likely to be acted on at the upcoming Commissioners Court session. If granted No 1 would gain vast territory extending to the county line, reducing No 5. judges note August agenda includes routine items on roads and schools.

Justice Precinct No 5 Commissioners’ Court Stony Bolivar Precinct No .1 No. 1

Appoint Finance Committee for Old Settlers Reunion

The Chamber of Commerce named the finance committee: Ed F Bates chairman, J W Medlin Roanoke, P Withers, J O Bell, Ks6 P Lotax, Lock Forester, Steve Donald, John Paine, J C Christa, and W H Farris of Justin. Reunion set for Highland Park on the 23rd of the month.

Chamber of Commerce Old Settlers Petnion Ed F Bates J. W. Medlin Roanoke P. Withers J O. Bell

Politician Thanks Voters After Tax Assessor Election

In a brief message F E Tobin thanks 753 supporters under trying conditions for Tax Assessor and extends thanks to others for their consideration. He expresses goodwill toward all voters. An accompanying ad promotes a home asthma treatment program by Frontier Asthma Company offering free information.

F. E. Tobin Athma Company Buffalo, N. Y

Publication summons for unknown heirs in Denton County land suit

The state commands the sheriff to summon unknown heirs and legatees of multiple deceased Bernard and related families to appear at the Denton County District Court on the 19th day of August 1912. The suit, No. 5526, filed by C. P. Couser, concerns ownership of land tracts in Denton County described as 116 acres from H. C. Bernard lands.

State OF Texas Denon County H. C. Bernard J. S. Bernard A. J. Bernard Mary Ann Bernard Robert T. Beale Wfe Nancy E. Beale John Morton Cynthia Morton Rufus Morton E. Boon Amos Morrill Louisa Dorsey Jasper Dorsey J. A. N. Murray H T Goodloe Cathars IL Goodloe E. Rect Harrison Young D. W. Aliday Dease Samuel Aljlday Charlies E. Alday Sixteenth Judicial District Denton County Denton C. P. Couser H. C Bernard Mary Ann M. Bernard Louist Dorsey H. T. Goodloe Catharine L. Goodloe J. E. Rector D W. Allday Samuel Allday Charles E. Allday PD. W. Allday H. C. Bernard Sur

Wilson's Freckle Cream Promises Absolute Facial Cure

Absolute claim that a 50 cent jar of Wilson's Freckle Cream will remove or fade facial spots and restore natural beauty with a money back guarantee. A larger 1.00 jar is offered, with a fragrant harmless formula that allegedly removes tan pimples and freckles. Also advertised are Wilson's Fair Skin Soap at 25 cents, sold by O. M. Curtis.

Wilson WTSON O. M. Curtis

Land title suit involving Bernard and Davis surveys Denton County

Writ of suit filed in Denton County seeks quieting title to three tracts totaling about 319 acres near Denton. Plaintiff claims ownership by five and ten year statute and chain of title from the state, cites complex historical transfers, heirs, and lost records. Defendants’ clouds on title alleged include broken deeds, missing court orders, and disputed heirs, with damages claimed at one thousand dollars. Trial set for next regular term. guardian ad litem appointed for unknown minors.

Denton N. W S. W John Davis Hickory Creek Elm Fork Trinity River Milea Benning H. G. Bernard S. Sanches Bernard Harrison Young Survey Towit W. C. Bernard Survey Varas Prairie H. C Bernard Texto H C. Bernard H. C. Bernard W. C. Bernard A. J. Bernard Mary Ann M. Bernard R T. Beale Robert T Beale Robert T. Beale Nancy E. Beale Thomas Egan Mary Ann M Bernard Nancy E Beale John Morton E. Boon District Court Red River County Cynthia Morton Louisa Dorsey Jasper Dorsey J. A. N. Murray John Rufus Morton H. T. Goodloe H. F. Goodloe Goodloe Catharine J. Goodloe P. D Dian Ad W. E. Durbin Denton County Sa'd Court W. FE. Durbin Denon County

Also Mentioned on This Page

Iscalvaneous North Elm Boylan & Co C. R. Hamilton Powder Avenue White Rock Chickens Arthur Rayzor Cal J. H. Paine L. Fulton Tfe H. Luckett North Locust St Wright Opera House Wm. C. Wright Prentists Veter'narians W. W. Bil Lingsley Wantel R. L. Stone Care City Hotel R. E. Lee B. O. Tanner Wylie Smith & Co. Real Estate and Farm East Side Square Moon Brother Ini Mayo Ed F. Bates D. W. Allday H. I. Allday Davis W. Allday Samuel Charles E B. C. Ivey Harrison Flanders Denton Trust Company Weill Kansas City Los Dallas Worth Ft. Worth Katy W. G. Crush Gen Dallas, Tex D. Hunter G. P. A. Sxaaj
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