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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1912
Page
4
If you have something to sell use the CLASSIFIED section to reach buyers. Post clear descriptions with price and contact details for quickest results. Ensure your listing includes item condition and location.
The Lone Star Gas company has installed offices in Gainesville’s old Post Office building and workers began installing fixtures Monday. Progress on the Gainesville Denton pipeline is advancing with a line from Bowie to Gainesville nearly complete through Montague county. Multiple carloads of pipe arrived at Muenster for the Cooke county section.
A local Rexall Store advertises Rexall Kidney Pills with a full money-back guarantee. The dealer, O. M. Curtis, claims the pills safely treat kidney, bladder, and urinary tract ailments and urges sufferers to try them at 50 cents, promising a refund if not effective.
A brief notice invites patrons to visit Smith's Restaurant for fast service and consistent style. The message highlights modern dining and friendly atmosphere.
Customer requests retying shopping list details for prompt fulfillment. Emphasizes fair pricing and prompt service for unworn items.
Joe Evans left for a visit in San Antonio. Arthur E. Anderson departed for Waco. Prof Criddle and Ernest sit in Waxahachie. W C Edwards on short visit with family at Winston Ark. Eng Smith now travels for Denton Milling Co. Mr and Mrs Sam Hawkins spending days in Mineral Wells. Herbert Walden and R J Edwards back from trip to Galveston. L Y McGaffey and wife return to Roswell New Mexico. Rev A D Rogers left for Green Valley to assist Rev Whitten in a Protracted meeting. He plans to return for Sunday service. Turner Bros offer a line of high grade teas. phone for tea.
An advertisement promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a remedy for piles itching inflammation and swelling. It claims quick relief and comfort for burns ulcers cuts bruises eczema scalds pimples and skin eruptions with a price of five cents at J F Raley & Co.
Rain damaged roads forced the Christian church gathering to close in Little Elm on Aug 12. Local residents Fannie and Irma Thoma returned from Kansas. Ward House attends the state convention in San Antonio. Clifford and Mrs Robinson of Gunter visit, Bart Robinson family also in town. Elder F Bung returns to Denton. Protracted Baptist meeting begins Aug 18 led by Rev Hickey with Rev Fitzgerald. Mr and Mrs L Neg and baby return from Gainesville.
The Matrons' club will hold its regular meeting Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. S. A. Gibson. The Junior Endeavor group of the First Christian church plans a picnic at Highland Park Wednesday from 2 50 to 6 pm inviting all society members. John Hobson, three miles south of town, brought fine Niberta cling peaches and samples of red and white maize to the Chamber of Commerce for the Dallas fair exhibit.
Dr. W. N. Rowell announces he has located in Denton and will be available after August 16 at his office in the Craddock building on the south side square over McCray Enerry store. Both phones listed. Your patronage is appreciated.
This season's mackerel fresh just received. Phone your order today. Turner Bros.
A Denton store advertises in the weekly columns drawing numerous replies as readers respond to offers. The item highlights how shoppers use classifieds to connect with sellers and arrange sales.
Commissioners completed work and inspected road construction in Road District No. 1. Lone Star Gas Company franchise allows laying gas pipes and poles along public highways from Gainesville to Denton. Various fund balances reported. resignation of Precinct No. 3 constable J W Kemp. T L Dorris appointed. Condemnation board approved right of way across W H Pennington land. damages set at 700. Road realigned to avoid hill between Ponder and Justin. Inspectors Selman Sparks Gary in Lewisville.
AALS 44 Over lists a phone contact to connect customers with Lone and King who solicit grocery orders. Call to place your next order.
Gulf Colorado & Santa Fe Railway announces public auction at 2 p m August 31 1912 in Ponder Texas for two unclaimed consignments: a traction engine from Fort Worth and a separator from Justin, both shipped June 1911. Proceeds cover freight storage and sale costs. shipments have remained on right of way for over three months unclaimed.
Daily dinner service promises consistent meals for customers seeking reliable, hassle free dining options with emphasis on comfort and convenience.
Denton plans a two day old settlers reunion at Hiland Park with an 8000 person barbecue, contests, a Krum vs Ponder baseball doubleheader, and a possible trades day. Alvin M. Owsley will open. C B Greenwood speaks on day two as organizers seek support and prize displays from across the state.
Property offered by L. D Smith includes a house and lot rented for a year or with possession in thirty days. Also a two acre lot available, single or both properties, at bargain prices within ten days. Do not ask for price before viewing. submit offer after inspection.
A brief notice states a limited sale of premium corn at 10 cents per can offered by T C Sample. It emphasizes quality and a temporary availability.
The Limited derailed Monday night on a steep grade north of Argyle delaying the Fort Worth to Denton service for about five hours. The coal car left the track causing ties to be torn up as the train slid before stopping. No injuries were reported and the train resumed after being repaired, arriving in Denton around 1:30 a.m.
A traveling salesman author describes relief from constipation and indigestion after using Dr King's New Life Pills. The ad claims benefits for stomach, liver or kidney issues and notes the price and seller J. F. Raley & Co.
Local merchants LONG and KING advertise groceries to Denton families praising quantity quality and low price. They invite customers to call 44 to arrange next order delivery or pickup.
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