Denton County School Fund Apportionment For 1912 13
County Superintendent J J M Cook fixed per capita apportionment at 6.75 dollars for all common school districts in Denton County. State funding totals 54 361 60 for the county with districts raising additional special taxes for nine months of school. The scholastic population is 5140 yielding 35 209 from the state, while total county enrollment including independent districts reaches 7 936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. M. Cook
Ior
Denton County
Denton
Pilot Point
Krum
Lewisville
Sanger
Justin
Au“ney
Permanent Sea Fund
Moulding Company Promises Summer Sale On Patterns
Readable fragments indicate a local mouldings firm promoting summer sales on various patterns and orders. The notice hints at discounts or closeout pricing for decorative mouldings and related items.
Bucklen's Arsenic Salve for Piles and Skin Ailments
Everlasting war ends for itch and swelling with Bucklen's Armea Salve. It soothes irritation burns ulcers cuts pimples eczema and eruptions. Sold for 75 cents at J F Raley & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Raley & Co
I O F Members Called to Funeral Service Thursday
Members of the I O F are asked to meet at the hall at 9 o'clock Thursday morning to attend in a body the funeral services of Brother J J B Mc Dalias W W Baxter, Noble Grand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
I. O
Bro
J. J. B. McDalias
W. W. Baxter
Noble
Help Wanted for Normal Student Board Arrangements
Notices invite inquiries from anyone willing to board a Normal student in exchange for help with house work. Call the Normal between 9 and 10.
Grocery orders prompt and right prices urged
Local ad requests customers to submit grocery orders for prompt fulfillment at fair prices. The notice emphasizes timely delivery and competitive costs, inviting residents to place requests with T. C. Sample.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C
Uniform Rank Drill Team Returns Home
The Company M uniform rank drill team of Woodmen of the World returned from the Galveston encampment after three days of drill competition. The local team did not contest prizes due to limited organization but impressed with uniforms and progress. Capt E M Woods praises the team’s rapid improvement ahead of the Florida national encampment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
WO. W
E. M. Woods
Fort Worth
Texarkana
Woodmen
Florida
JE Park Elected Principal R E Lee
A special school board session accepted Mary Williams resignation as grade teacher and planned to elect a replacement. J E Park was chosen as principal of the R E Lee ward school after previously serving as principal of West ward and then ST Jo school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Mary Williams
Mary Williams
Miss Williams
California
J. E. Park
R. E. Lee Ward
Park
Westward
Bt. Jo
Grocers Lone and Kine Push Phone Order Pitch
A short notice cites a sales pitch from Lone and Kine urging customers to call for grocery orders. It stresses phone ordering as the main method and invites immediate contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone & Kine
Cromer and Cordelia Curtsinger Wed in Denton
In the office of Squire McCormick on Tuesday afternoon A M Cromer and Mrs Cordelia Curtsinger united in marriage. The couple will make their home in Denton. For a short time I will sell the best quality of corn at 10c per can. T C Sample.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire McCormick
Local Curbing Completed on West Hickory Street
J M Gurley finished curbing for Fox brothers along West Hickory. W Bb Brown filed peaches from Ar ayie at the Record and Chronicle office. Chamber of Commerce launches ads for Old settlers reunion on the 23rd and 24th with county wide distribution of picnic circulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Gurley
Fox Brothers
West Hickory Street
W. Bb. Brown
Arayie
Record and Chronicle
Chamber of Commerce
Ntire County
Local Social Notes From Argyle area
Aug 14 update lists residents visiting relatives in Denton Denison and Handley. Names include Mrs Peyton Wingo Mrs KR W Fenton Mrs G A Schimably Will Simmons J A Simmons Sarah Gibbs A R P Chamber A Jasper Dr Fullingim W J Hamilton Kim Campbell Mrs Holcomb Robinson and Mrs Johnson. Rev Hickey of Denton preached at the Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argyle
Peyton Wingo
Aubrey
KR. W. Fenton
G. A. Schimably
Denton
Will Smmons
Denison
Harry Horton
Fort Worth
J. A. Simmons
Sarah Gibbs
A. RP. Chamber
A. Jasper
Fullingim
W. J. Hamilton
Kim Campbell
Auction notices offer homes at up to 75 percent
Local sale prompts bids on several lots and houses advertised for as low as 75 cents on the dollar. Ful ton 1283 is listed for inquiries and viewing.
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Fulton
Roanoke Social Notes and Visits Highlight Week
Roanok Aug 13 Master Billie McCampbell of Dublin visits his aunt Mrs Roark W W Prewitt in Denton Elder C B Wooldridge of Denton held a protracted meeting here Mrs Helen Cowan of Fort Worth visited relatives here Mrs Claude Raibourne entertained the young ladies in honor of Miss Wharton of Louisiana Miss Luia Hudson of Dallas visited her sister Mrs Lee S A Davis and little granddaughter Cora Medlin visited in Southfield We carry an excellent line of high grade teas When you want tea phone Turner Bros Phones 7.
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Roanok
Billie McCampbell
Dublin
Roark
W. W. Prewitt
Denton
C. BE. Wooldridge
Helen Cowan
Fort Worth
Claude Raibourne
Miss Wharton
Louisana
Luia Hudson
Dallas
Lee
S. A. Davis
Cora Medlin
Suithield
Turner Bros
Protracted Meeting Progress In Plainview Area
Aug 13 Plainview News reports Rev Miller of Decatur assists Rev Anderson in a protracted meeting as Mrs Essie Moody of Denton misses her parents in Plainview. The column notes local visits and travel among residents including Sam Thomas of Wichita Falls, B F Chastain in Snyder, and Judson Herring’s mare struck by lightning. A B Hudging probes East Texas while A B Crawford returns from Weatherford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Plainview News
Plainview
Miller
Decatu
Anderson
Essie Moody
Denton
W. Y. Barnett
Pessie
Hereford
Sam Thomas
Wichita Walls
Texas
A. B Crawford
Weatherford
Vaudeville Act At Airdome Delights Evening Crowd
An entertaining novelty vaudeville act is presented at the Airdome this evening after a strong turnout yesterday. The showing includes The Mortcave A Girl of the West and Uncle’s Strate, while local ads note poultry and eggs prices and nearby restaurant dining options.
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Airdome
County Poor Farm inspection follows road work report
Commissioners viewed Road District No 1 in Lewisville after rains finding 50 percent worse road conditions than expected. About 27 to 28 miles under construction with 100 days elapsed of a 280 day contract and one third complete. The court also re elected Wit Brown as farm superintendent at prior salary and terms. We offer groceries to Denton families with prompt delivery by calling 44 for next order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners C .Ourt
Lewisville
Comml
Wiggs
Wit Brown
Late personal news from Roanoke and surrounding towns
Roanoke and nearby communities report a flurry of travel and visits. J Y McQuigg is mentioned in Roanoke on Tuesday while Willie Winn returns from Galveston. Numerous residents head to Chicago Dallas Fort Worth and Austin for visits work or events. A party led by Dr J R Edwards departs for Plunk Mountain to hunt red foxes. Dento county attendees at the State Democratic convention in San Antonio total about fifteen with arrivals from Lewisville Pilot Point and Roanoke.
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W. B. Simmons
Chicago
W. B. McCurkan
Mastern
A. B. Wheler
Byers
Ed Smith
Waldo Blewett
Dallas
Carrie Waggoner
W J. Waggoner
McAvester, Ok
J F. Johnson
Austin
Edsey Young
Joe .DuUng
F. Hester
Burnett
J. G. Hester
Vaughn
Lttle
Katherine
Earl Johnson
Robt. Barns
Gladys
Fort Worth
Mary Fain
Hugh
Inge Grant
Inge
McNie
el Paso
H. B. Sanders
Geo. Harper
Cloudcroft
N. M
Tom Keetor
Southwestern Telephone Company
J. R. Edwards
Plunk Mountain
Alice Rabb
Claude Bell
Weatherford
Roswell
C. E. Wooldridge
Roanoke
Smith's Restaurant Short Orders Promise Quick Service
A local ad touts 24 hour short order service and appealing cooking style at Smith's Restaurant inviting patrons to drop in and try the dining experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith's Restaurant
Straightforward Drug Selling
A promotional notice claims honesty in drug sales with strict adherence to ads and verbal statements. The ad promises customer satisfaction, refunds if not pleased, and emphasizes thirty years of practical experience to attract buyers.
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Moir Or
Denton Steam Laundry
American Beauty and
Hot Point Electric Irons
Denton Water, Light and Power Co
Seeeepleyy
L. F. Collins & Son
A. Collins
Ford
Wilson
Dollars Campaign
Lounty
Wilson Marshal
Record
Chronicle
National Committee
Vance
Mountain
Pilot Pont
Wee - O
McReynolds
Raysor
J. F. Kesee @ Co
West Oak St
Palmer's
B. Woodrum
West Oak Steet
W.T. Bailey & Co
McCray Jewelry Store
Evers Hardware Co
Ana
JE. Park
R. E. Lee
M. Cromer
Mrs. Cordelia Curtsinger
Argyle New
Roanoke News
W. Elbert
West Oak Street
Smith's
Long & King
Lipscomb Drug Store Free Deliver
J Y. McQuigg
Willie Winn
J. A. Minnis
East Side Square
Denton, Texas
Julian Scruggs
Sherman Steamjlaundry
C. R. Hamilton & CO
Stroud & Grant
Deane
Southewest Corner Sq
Fox Bros. & Co
Deavenport & Co
Denton County Natl. Bank
Duggan Abstract Co
Led V. Robertson
Your
Kaley & Co
M. D. Fullingim
Curtis Drug Store
Che
Lone Star
Reche de
Fast Express
Dr. King
J. R. Watts
Floydada
Tex
J. F Raley & Co
Gale
Ferry & Co
People of Today
Independent Telephone
Peoples Home Sereanone
T. F. Johnson
Denton Milling Company
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