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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1913
Page
4
Farmers report a remarkable revival in cotton during the past week despite no rain. Cool nights and dew are credited for the improvement, though opinions differ on whether soaking rain would help or hurt the crop.
Ad promises relief for stiff neck and back from cold drafts, urging readers to fix on Ballard's Snow Liniment as the best pain reliever. Sold by R. H. Garrison with bottles priced 25c 50c and 1.00.
Denton social column notes a Friday night 42 gathering at Bates residence on Bolivar Street. Miss Ida May Hall served punch. high score prizes went to Miss Vevia Clark and FE Brown, with Gretna Cobb taking the consolation. Attendees included E L Brown Lod V Robertson Jim Goode T F Hill and others.
An advertisement touts BAL LARD'S SNOW LINIMENT for wounds burns sores and blisters with claims of fast healing. It lists prices one cent, two cents and one dollar per bottle and notes availability from R. H. Garrison.
J. R. McFarland transfers 29 acres to A. RK Temple from the W. C. Cantwell survey. Recorded as RTO proceedings.
J. D. Ready to Miss Minnie Newman of Sanger. J. L. Watkins to Miss Ollie Sue Smith of Pilot Point. Markham Frady to Miss Emma Massey of Lewisville.
An advertisement touts HERB INE as a malaria remedy claiming it prevents or cures the disease. It says the medicine drives out impurities, strengthens the liver and cleanses the bowels and lists a price of five cents sold by R. H. Garrison.
Most towns in Denton county report first and second bale premiums for the 1913-14 season with few exceptions. W S Wadkins secures 25 dollars and 13 cents per pound for the first bale the county’s best price. L Willis receives 15 dollars for the second bale. Lewisville John Brown wins 20 dollars first bale premium and W Kirkwood 10 dollars second. Roanoke John Arnold 18 dollars first and Byron Thompson second for a competitive race. Garza John Brown repeats first premium as Lewisville winner.
A notice from Frontier Asthma Company invites readers to trial asthma cures at home with full information provided free of charge. The contact address listed is Room 102 Buffalo New York.
One owner offers a home with four large rooms, porches, cistern and well, plus about 600 peach trees, 50 goose plums, 12 15 yellow plums and 3 4 acres of dewberries in good condition. Easy terms for a self sale. Owner 72 years old and retiring.
A brief local page reports a Holiness meeting at Oak Street Church at 4 pm tomorrow, plus multiple civic notes. Deputation of H F Browder as Deputy 4 District Clerk Durbin was filed Saturday with Durbin in Dallas. Deed filed Saturday transfers property to R Grockett for 7 350. W L Wiggs takes American Express job in Pilot Point. Fr Raymond Vernimont travels to Dallas rest week and Catholic services are set for Sunday 10 o'clock August 31. Frank Craft business square addition nears completion. City court session mainly handled Sunday sale violations with acquittals, dismissals, quashed indictments. Mayor Bates notes authority issues for city attorney.
An advertisement promotes Mc Gee's Baby Elixir for feverish babies with hot weather and bowel disorders. It claims to reduce fever, correct the stomach, and check loose bowels. Priced at 2 and 50 cents per bottle, sold by R. H. Garrison.
The report notes Friday and Saturday felt like a summer resort with temperatures near 80s at 7 p.m. and daily highs just below the 100 mark, while humidity heightened the perceived heat.
An advertisement claims deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and catarrh, promising one hundred dollars for any case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It urges sending for circulars from J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio and notes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
J. D. Ready and Miss Minnie Newman of Sanger, well known young people, were married Friday night at the home of W. B. Elkins. Rev. Tom R. Burnett officiated.
The Princess presents a night of popular photo players headlining Turner Brothers venue. South Texas fresh stock of "punkin yams" arrives for showgoers to enjoy beside the acts.
A new Vitagraph two part film presents Maurice Costello and Charlies Kent with Mary Maurice and Mary Carleson. An intruder seeks the old home then proves to be a friend and benefactor. Well staged and acted, the picture likely to please.
A humorous drama featuring James Lackaye Huckey Mack and Josie Sadler. A fickle lover deserts her for another, loses both, and she is reunited with her old German sweetheart. An invitation to spend an hour of merriment and enjoy the show.
A long list of residents from Celina, Aubrey, Prosper, Frisco, Richardson, Lewisville, Dallas and surrounding areas are noted as traveling, visiting relatives, or moving to new towns including Whitesboro, Abilene, Woodville, Fort Worth and others. Several plan meetings or trips to Dallas, Ardmore, Paris and Clarks Louisiana are mentioned alongside hospital and visit updates.
New shipment arrives including bell peppers and cucumbers from California, sweet potatoes, and fresh apples. Paschall's Grocery emphasizes the new crop varieties now in stock.
The August term of the Sixteenth District court begins Monday with a large crowd anticipated for opening day. No jury will be summoned for the first non jury week. Grand Jury impaneling and bailiff appointments dominate Monday as routine work proceeds on the dockers started last week.
A local minister commends Dr. King s New Life Pills for constipation praising them as perfect and essential for every home. The ad claims they regulate the liver and bowels, guarantees each pill and lists a price of 25e at J F Raley Co. in Allison Iowa.
Mrs. W D Fralin wife of farmer W B Fralin four miles south of the city died suddenly about 9 00 am Saturday morning. She leaves her husband four children oldest about ten. Funeral plans were not set at noon but services may be at the home Sunday. She belonged to the First Christian Church.
A brief note promotes Curtis' Violet Taleum Powder as a quick remedy for chafing prickly heat and related skin irritation.
W H Batton was struck by a runaway horse on a street in front of his store Friday afternoon. The horse dragged the buggy and injured him with the shafts, but he recovered and was able to return to business the next day though weak. The horse belonged to Parvin Taylor and caused substantial damage to the buggy.
A Cumberland Presbyterian revival at Center Point Church led by Rev. Stine and with W. M. Hall directing singing runs daily through the week with services at 10 am and 7 30 pm. Sunday features a 10 am service for seniors and a 11 am preaching by Rev. Stine, plus an 8 pm sermon. Local ads note Beechnut bacon and Turner Brothers new shipments. L. McMakin of Bartonville plans to move to Walters, Oklahoma with a large Denton county group joining the relocation.
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