Divorce Suit Volume Marks August Term Docket
District court docket lists 160 cases for August term with 54 seeking legal separation or dam age suits next in number.
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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1913
Page
4
District court docket lists 160 cases for August term with 54 seeking legal separation or dam age suits next in number.
The Sixteenth District court August term docket lists 160 civil cases with more than one third for divorce. Damages suits total 28, partitions 21, and debt related actions follow. non jury docket changes aim to save about $75 daily in jury fees and clear the calendar early.
The Junior Endeavorers of First Christian Church with Mrs Yancey and Misses Mattie Lee Underwood and Orphan Myers picnicked at Carroll Park Friday afternoon. They played games until 6 oclock and were served ice cream cones. A pleasant time was enjoyed by all.
El bert Dean of Merkel and Miss Lillie Garvin were married at the home of the bride’s parents 132 West Prairie street Thursday evening. Rev. R A Fitzgerald officiated in a small family gathering. The couple will reside in Merkel after a brief wedding trip.
Mrs Hubbard Bates hosted a progressive heart party Friday afternoon in Fort Worth. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Ollie McAllester for high score, to Mrs William Woods for second, and to Mrs Otis King for consolation. Guests included Mrs J O Bell, Waldo Blewett, Blanks Bates Faulkner West McNittsky Yearby Woods Huffhines Mays Hood Anderson Porter Sullivan Ada Kincaid and hostesses Mary Margaret Blewett and Ida May Hall.
Sunday evening union services at 8 15 on the lawn of the First Methodist church will be led by Rev Oscar T Cooper with the sermon Victories of the Kingdom. Federated Young People Society meet at 7 15 on the lawn. program led by Miss Susan Cobb covers Our Neglected Neighborhoods with songs prayers scripture and talks by Alfred Grant Ethel Baker and Eugene Tanner ending with benediction.
Trial treatment and full information offered at no charge by Frontier Asthma Company. Contact Room 102 Buffalo New York for details. Avalde comb honey available in 3 pound 12pound and 60 pound buckets priced 50c 1.80 and 8 40 respectively. Turner Bros.
A pharmacist advertises a dedicated prescription department away from the main store floor. He touts quiet work spaces, stocked drugs, and his 23 years of practical experience after graduating from St. Louis College of Pharmacy. He argues quality and training benefit customers.
A D Turner of Denton Texas, a leading Texas state fair exhibitor, visits Brantford and buys top Shropshire sheep from Canada. He selects rams up to 300 pounds and ewes 180 to 195 pounds, with purchases from C Hodgson and others including Buttar, Baldwin, Oak Park Stock Farm, S Kitchen, and A McEwen. The stock will be shown at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto and at Dallas State Fair and Fort Worth Fat Stock Show. He aims for best specimens regardless of price.
Mrs. D L Kennedy credits Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment with curing a fifty year tetter skin condition. The advertisement promotes the ointment as a perfect cure available for 50 cents at druggists or by mail through J F Raley & Co.
Too hot to cook or eat hot food. Lunch suggestions include peanut butter fresh potato chips salad dressing and Norwegian smoked sardines. Save work and fuel from Turner Bros.
R H Lee and wife transfer to R L Leach lots of A G King survey Lewisville valued at 8300. Ross J W and Ross L Taylor transfer to Guy L Taylor block 28 College addition Denton for 600. M T Griffin and wife transfer to J W Slater 378 acres A J Chowning tract and balance two acres Samuel Hayden 640-acre survey for 160. J S Gillespie and wife transfer to W P Davis lots 6 7 8 9 block 16 Roanoke for 2500.
Gh af ing prickly heat and related irritations can be quickly relieved by Curtis Violet Talcum Powder priced at 25 cents.
Real estate notice promoting affordable small farms close to town. Advertisement directs readers to visit Monday at Denton Realty Co located over First National Bank for listings and inquiries.
A Selig two reel feature depicts frontier life on a South African ostrich farm. Bessie Eyton performs the near impossible act of riding for miles on a swiftly running ostrich. Excitement every minute.
A listing highlights glass ware and cooking ware with strong value notes for dishes and kitchen items. The guide emphasizes durable pieces and affordable options for everyday use.
John Godwin and Son, Denton contractors, secure three bank contracts in Upshur County. Rhonesboro bank 25 by 60 feet one story Gothic style. Rosewood 25 by 50 feet. Beattie 20 by 40 feet. Rhonesboro structure near completion and promises to be handsome and substantial.
Bob Naylor plans a third bid for victory leading a six man lineup including Arthur Dick Jerry Rolene Fred and Nicholson against the Millers who promise Lowe on the mound and a strong local crowd expects the best game of the year with Ardmore Hugo and Sanger ties in the mix.
The issue reports births at three homes with families including Decker Thomasson and McLendon, noting a boy and a girl. Dr. J M Inge’s car rolled back into a creek after he stepped out to open a gate, with neighbors aiding the rescue. A street car struck District Clerk W E Durbin’s auto, carrying Mrs Durbin, at the southeast square corner. the car moved a few feet but injuries were minor.
The Princess presents the lively duo John Bunny and Flora Finch in a screening tonight. Viewers are invited to enjoy the duo's comic performance, promising light entertainment and a relaxing escape.
Sunday August 17 B Y P U program lists Bible study on Ahab with leaders Miss Bessie Sherrod Mrs W A Combest and Miss Missie Jones delivering scripture Kings 7. Sessions include Carmel contest vineyard and Elijah topics with general discussion and special music Miss Wagner.
Mother and child health ad promotes Kickapoo Worm Killer claiming to kill worms and restore appetite and digestion. Warns worms cause feverishness irritability and growth delay and promises relief through mail order or druggist purchase.
A local advertisement from Allison Iowa features Rev H Stubenwoll praising Dr Kings New Life Pills for constipation. The copy claims they regulate the liver and bowels and guarantees every pill. Price is 25 cents at J F Raley Co.
The advertisement claims catarrh is a constitutional disease needing constitutional treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney & Co of Toledo is said to act on blood and mucous surfaces, with a $100 guarantee if it fails to cure. Druggists sell it for 75 cents. a family laxative is also advertised.
John Swartz advertises six photos arranged in fine folders on double-weight paper for sale at $3.25 with lead time Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. He guarantees all work to be good and never fade and provides contact over post office.
A brief caption notes that the pictured scene conveys a valuable lesson that will stay with readers for a long time, highlighting its moral impact and lasting impression.
An advertisement proclaims Bucklen's Amica Salve quickly removes pain from cuts bruises sprains burns and other skin injuries. E E Chamberlain of Clinton Maine praises its healing power. Sold for 25 cents at J F Raley & Co. with an implied endorsement and guarantee.
Save wear on your watch by having it cleaned once a year. It will keep better time and last longer. Bring it to Curtis' repair department and it will be done right at a reasonable charge.
A Curtis store proclaims a specialty in high grade cigars with humidors and moisteners to preserve flavor. It claims a wide stock of 5c and 10c goods and markets affordable 10c value brands like Joan of Arc at 5c. Cigarettes and pipes are advertised as well.
A rugged western drama spotlights a young sheriff proving mettle against lawless fronts. The narrative follows his decisive actions, grit, and resolve under blazing frontier skies.
The event closed with a roar of laughter as the staff quit, leaving audiences amused by a thrilling yet humorous program tonight. Patron attendance was noted as favorable.
The notice invites readers to attend an evening performance featuring a lengthy program designed to entertain. It promises a well paced set of acts, offering strong entertainment value and broad appeal for a night out.
The dairy at Curtis uses milk and cream from a Jersey herd four miles west of town. Milk and cream are cleaned, cooled, and frozen into ice cream daily. The fountain serves milk drinks, all handled with care, and the proprietor invites patron suggestions to improve goods and service.
A notice offers cash to purchase vendor lien notes. Interested parties should contact the Record and Chronicle office or write Box 488 Denton Texas for details.
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