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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1912

Page

4

Dollars Campaign Fund Receipts Reported By Record and Chronile

The dollar subscriptions for the Wilson Marshal campaign fund are listed as received by the Record and Chronile and will be forwarded to the National committee as they arrive. Listed donors include O. Beall W. E. Mountain J. R. Swenson McReynolds and Arthur C Rayzor with amounts around one dollar each.

National Committee O. Beall W. E. Mountain J. R. Swenson McReynolds A. Butler Rayzor

Old Phone 54 New Phone 120 Over McCray Jewelry Store

A local exchange shifts from number 54 to 120 affecting dialing at McCray Jewelry Store. Residents report continued service and no interruption to business operations.

McCray Jewelry Store

Railroad Schedules Missouri Kansas Texas Southbound List

Southbound and northbound trains listed for Missouri Kansas and Texas routes with service numbers 203 209 205 201 and 202 210 and Texas and Pacific trains 31 and related departures plus arrival times including evening and afternoon slots. Includes limited express and special designations with station times across routes.

K. C

Gift ideas and home decor items in closing sale

The store promotes party gifts friendship and love themed books and new pictures. It encourages customers to browse old photos and add new ones while offering summer prices on moulding patterns being closed out.

Train Schedule Snippet for Dallas and Wichita Travel

A fragmented rail notice lists mixed train numbers 713 toward Dallas at 8:00 am and 714 from Dallas around 10:00 pm with details partly garbled. It also advertises Smith's Restaurant bread with a promise of value and neighborly satisfaction.

Dallas

Ad Requests Grocery Orders By Phone From Long and King

An advertisement urges readers to call Long and King to place grocery orders by phone. It promotes phone contact as a direct way to connect for future deliveries.

Long & King

Denton Schools Prepare for Openings as Fall Terms Near

Denton Texas braces for a big September opening as John B Denton High School and the State Normal and College of Industrial Arts near completion. Enrollments are expected to approach record levels with about 800 last regular term and over 900 in summer. Work on a new library and gym is rushed and teachers return by mid September for the first day on September 18.

John B. Denton High School State Normal College of Industrial Arts Denton Texas Symnasum

Denton High School gains room with Den ton college donation

The John B. Denton College donated to the city now serves as Denton High School improving facilities with new recitation rooms study halls and a domestic science building. Principal Mr Logan notes the renovation finished and expects about 260 students in entrance week with overall attendance seen 7 percent higher than last year.

John B. Denton College Denton Logan Record and Chronicle

Normal College Catalogues Move Into Busy Distribution

Normal College officials announce a busy period as they distribute annual catalogues to students and staff. The operations team coordinates mailing and on site pickups, aiming to complete the distribution swiftly.

Westminster League elects new officers and leader

At a Westminster league meeting on Sunday night officers were chosen for the coming term. E. Long was elected president, Miss Edith Lacy vice president, Mrs Kate Lacy secretary, and Jack Elliott re-elected treasurer. Miss Ethel Allen was named leader for next Sunday.

Westminster League E. Long Edith Lacy Kate*Lacy Jack Elliott Ethel Allen

Bucken's Arnica Salve for Piles and Skin Ailments

Two everlasting foes are joy and piles until Bucken's Arnica Salve subdues itching inflammation and swelling. It also soothes burns ulcers cuts bruises eczema scalds pimples and eruptions. Sold by F. Raley Co. at 15 cents.

Bucken Ives F. Raley & Co

Brownlow Suffers Blood Poisoning After Dynamo Injury

Mac Brownlow is suffering from blood poisoning in his right hand after an accident at the power house. While helping place an old dynamo in a car for shipment, his hand was caught between the car door and the dynamo, leaving severe skin damage that has since become infected.

Mac Brownlow

Turner Bros Receives Fresh Mackeral for Breakfast

Local grocers Turner Bros report arrival of fresh mackerel ideal for breakfast service. Suppliers promise quality and early stock to meet morning demand.

Asthma Cure Offered at Home by FrontiersAthma Company

A notice announces trial treatment information for asthma cures offered at no charge. FrontiersAthma Company lists room 162 Buffalo with free guidance and at home treatment options.

FrontiersAthma Company Buffalo

Turner Bros Mackerel Sale Promotes Fresh Catch

This season's mackerel, fresh, just received. Phone your order to day. Phones 7. Turner Bros.

Turner Bros

Waiting List Grows as College Seeks Dormitory Space

At the College of Industrial Arts the administration reports high enrollment with 500 expected attendance. Secretary Baldwin says all available boarding has been filled, eight dozen students on a waiting list to be placed in private homes or dorm vacancies. The Household Arts building is underway but not ready for opening.

College of Industrial Arts Baldwin Methodist College Survillance Ths

Local News Briefs Include Birth and Renovation

A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Woody Klepper on Monday. The Grand Leader is repainting the front of the stone.

Woody Klepper

Denton Traction Announces Reduced Service During Reunion

Friday and Saturday this week the North Sole car service will likely run one car per hour during rush hours to the Old Settlers reunion. Patrons are asked to note the change and plan accordingly.

Old Settlers Denton Traction CO

Auction Notice of Unclaimed Shipments by Rail Way Co

Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Railway may sell at public auction in Ponder Texas on August 31 1912 at 2 PM to recover unpaid freight storage and sale costs for unclaimed shipments including a traction engine and a separator consigned from Fort Worth Justin and processed to Ponder. Damages and costs due will be deducted from proceeds. J L Dillard agent. Aug 2.

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

Pleased with good roads in Lewisville precinct

T N Degan of Lewisville says road work in his precinct is progressing well after rains paused activity. He endorses the road bond issue as the means to secure good roads and notes easier travel once completed.

T. N. Degan Lewisville Mr. Degan Dallas Pike

Electric Bitters Proved To Restore Strength In Henry Man

Flying Men Fall suffer stomach liver and kidney troubles like others but T D Peebles of Henry Tennessee reports Six bottles of Electric Bitters gave him new strength and appetite. The remedy helps everybody from the first dose and costs 50 cents at J F Raley Co.

T. D. Peebles Henry Tenn J. F. Raley & Co E. E. Youngs E. Berkshire

Turner Bros Advertises High Grade Teas and Phone Orders

Local ad promotes an excellent line of high grade teas and invites customers to call Turner Bros for orders. It provides the business name and a phone contact.

Turner Bros

Deeds Filing Slow in County Clerk Office

Business is slow in the County Clerk's office with few land transfers recorded in August. Officials expect a marked pickup by the first of next month as activity resumes.

Denton grocers promise pleased families with value

Local grocer Long and King touts large quantities and quality at low prices in Denton. They invite customers to call 44 to place the next order and experience their noted service.

Denton Long & King

Rexall Kidney Pills Offer Guaranteed Trial at Local Store

An advert promises Rexall Kidney Pills for kidney bladder and urinary ailments with a money back guarantee. The Rexall Store owned by O M Cruvria urges neighbors to try up to three packages at 50 cents each, stating results are positive and risk is only the price if dissatisfied.

Rexail M. Cruvria

North Side car service to run one car per hour

Notice says the North Side car service will likely reduce to one car per hour during four rush hours for the Old Settlers reunion. Patrons are asked to take notice.

Real Estate Transfers Record

Rudolph Blumberg and wife transfer 17 acres in B B B C Ry survey to Frank Pelzel for 1020 dollars. Frank Pelzel acquires 21 12 acres in B B C Ry survey for 1290 dollars. J M Green sells Lot 4 Block 21 College addition to Denton to Judia Vv Wallace for 1156 dollars.

Rudolph Blumberg Frank Pelzel J. M. Green Judia Vv. Wallace College Addition Denton

Births Recorded in Vilal Statistics

A. F. Gammon and wife of Little Elm welcomed a boy Bert Kilkerson and wife near Aubrey welcomed a boy Emory H. Hill and wife of Lewisville welcomed a boy. births dated July 26 August 4 and August 15 respectively.

A. F. Gammon Little Elm K. N

Death of David C Atkins Near Sanger at Age 70

David C Atkins died near Sanger on August 10 at age 70 years six months from intestinal nephritis.

David C Atkins Sanger

Smith's Restaurant Seeks Regular Dinners Daily

Regular dinners every day are offered at Smith's Restaurant inviting diners to stay and eat on site rather than going home. This prompt invites patrons to join for daily meals at the establishment.

Smith's

Also Mentioned on This Page

Denton Steam Laundry Secu Ar Eee Sever Area Tee American Beauty and At Point Electric Irons Denton Water, Light and Power Co L. F. Collins & Son J. A. Collins Ford Pany Records and Chronicle Woodrow <Wilson Campaign Fund Dollars Campaign Fund W.T. Bailey & Co Missouri, Kansas and Texas and Pacific Palmer J. B. Woodrum West Oak Street Wichita Smith’s Restaurant Panirie A. D. Bell A. & Paus D Geo D. Hunter Allas, Texas Normal College Alec New Officers Are Beyer Vac Brownlow Lipscomb Drug Store Ree Deliver North Side Old Settlers’ Reunion East Side Square Julian Scruggs C. R. Hamilton & CO Stroud & Grant Vilal Statistics B. H. Deavenport & Go Denton County Natl. Bank Duggan Abstract Co Lod V. Robertson Kaley & Co M. D. Fullingim Curtis Drug Store J. A. Minnis Deane J.S. Ferry & Co People of Today Independent Telephone Denton Milling Company
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