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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1912

Page

3

Wanted help and homes in Fort Worth paper ads

Miscellaneous notices seek a boy to deliver the Fort Worth Record starting September 1. R H. Garrison advertises a ten or twelve room oak or hickory house within Normal vicinity for sale. Box 446 Denton Texas invites four men to travel with salary and expenses for an established firm, call for personal interview Friday and Saturday at Room 26 Cottage Hotel.

Fort Worth R H. Garrison 2Tec Denton Tex Cottage Hotel

For Sale Bargains and Rentals Listed in Local Notices

A mix of sales and rentals appears with items such as a new rubber tire buggy and new harness, a piano, a seven room house for sale or trade, various houses and properties for sale, a diamond ring, and rental listings for furnished or unfurnished rooms and office space. Also seeking a cook at 269 West Sycamore Street and a rental notice for 84 North Elm and other addresses.

West Oak Street

For Rent Nine Room House Close In In Good Repair

Wanted position by a lady to do general housework. Apply to Mrs Belle Scott, Denton Route 4. C H Davie advertises nine room house for rent near Mulberry 8.

C. H. Davie Belle Scott Denton Route 4

Furnished rooms wanted near City Hotel area

WANTED two furnished rooms close in. Inquiries to R. L. Stone care City Hotel. L. Fulton has houses to rent by phone or in person.

R. L. Stone Care City Hotel Ife L. Fulton

Wanted dressmaking and plain sewing to do

Advert shows Mrs. H. Luck Fyt at 89 North Locust Street seeking dressmaking and plain sewing work from local clientele.

H. Luck North Locust St

Insurance Offer From J. W. Johnson Agency

An agency ad promotes insurance services covering fire tornado and accident risks. J. W. Johnson claims ten solid companies ready to write policies promptly and satisfactorily and invites new business.

J. W. Johnson

For Sale Our Lot and Building on East McKinney Street

For sale our lot and building on East McKinney street with jet 10064220 and building 4 x110. Ar tesian well, city water and sewer connections. Price $1600. Apply Denton Steam Laundry Co.

McKinney Street Apply Denton Steam Laundry Co

Arkansas Mill Feedstuffs and Wood Delivery Ad

Chops bran corn hay and other feedstuffs. Best stove and teater wood on the market. Prompt delivery full measure. Arkansas Mill located on S Elm street with both phones listed.

Arkansas Mill Elm Street

Quick Messenger Seeks Two Phones For J W Brashears

Hamilton Yeatts reports for the office that the messenger service needs both phones j w a brashears manager.

Sekece J. W. A Brashears Hamilton @ Yeatts

Help Wanted for Scavenger Work Call 307

Short classifieds note seeking individuals willing to perform scavenger work. Contact the listed phone number 307 to arrange participation or obtain details.

Lost gold bracelet at Hi Land Park reward offered

A lost gold bracelet was reported at HI land Park. A reward is offered for its return to this office.

HI Land Park

Dray Work and Household Moving Offered by Local Company

Local moving service Brownlow and Strickland advertises dray work and household moving options. Contact at 36 East Hickory, office code barn, New Done 11% phone 310.

Dray Service Ad Offers Moving Vans and Contacts

An old classified style ad promotes drayage and moving services. It highlights two large moving vans and a specialty in household moving. The PARKS & LESTER listing provides office and residence phone references for inquiries.

Concrete and brick work by S A Bushey

If you want concrete side alks or brick work let me figure th you. S A Bushey.

J M Gurley Cement Contractor Offers Quality Work

J M Gurley the cement contractor advertises first class work at fair prices and invites readers to obtain estimates.

J. M. Gurley

Denton Dentists Dr Jones and Fralin Advertise in City

Readable notice lists W A Jones dentist near Side Square and J W Fralin dentist on South side Square middle of block up stairs in Denton Texas. Provides location details for patient visits and services.

W. A Jones Side Square J. W. Fralin South Side Square Denton Texas

Veterinarian JR W. E. Botts Opens Office in Denton

Dr. JR W. E. Botts, veterinary surgeon, operates from the Denton Transfer Co. Linupscom block with old phone 359. Residence phones are 486 and new 132, reflecting contact details for clients.

JR W. E. Botts Denton Transfer Co Linpscom Block

McGintie Rents Rooms in Denton Districts

A. Br. McGintie advertises furnished rooms for rent in East West South and Worth Denton with office over Long and King and phone 41.

A. BR. McGintie Long & King Worth Denton

Second-hand Oliver Typewriters for Sale

Several good second-hand Oliver typewriters available. J. E. McCabe, Exchange Bank building. 246tfe.

Oliver J. E. McCabe Exchange Bank

Automobile Line Atto s For Hire

W W Billingsley operates an automobile service from New Stone 14 with the old phone 326 offering hire cars and transportation in the local area.

ATTOS W. W. Bilingsley New Stone

Ponder Beats Pilot Point In 12 Inning Opener

In a fast twelve inning game at Hiland Park on Friday Ponder defeated Pilot Point to take the first of a two game series. Fred Morris and Dick Naylor starred for Ponder with Morris delivering the deciding run in the thirteenth inning while January Who Was On second scored on the dive. Pilot Point featured third baseman D Peters and pitcher Roy Upchurch. Batteries were Ponder Roark Naylor Pilot Point Upchurch Hallam, Umpire Ready.

Hiland Park Ponder Pilot Pont Fred Morris Dick Naylor Morris January Pilot Point D. Peters Roy Upchurch Roark Naylor Upchurch Hallam

Traveling salesman praises Dr King's New Life Pills

E E Youngs of Berkshire Vermont says he suffered from constipation and indigestion until using Dr King's New Life Pills. He claims the remedy helps stomach liver and kidney troubles and sells for 25 cents at J F Raley Co.

E. E. Youngs E. Berkshire

Den on the Week Beach Classified Ad Respondents

A Den listing in the weekly advertising columns notes many replies as readers respond to store ads. The item highlights active reader engagement with the classified section.

Den

Hand Made Harness From Local Shop

A local shop advertises hand made harnesses crafted in house with first class materials. The message promises quality, proper shape, and customer satisfaction with an affordable price and an invitation to visit for demonstration.

U S A Catalogue Demand Grows for College of Industry Arts

The College of Industrial Arts catalogs for 1912 13 have arrived and are being mailed amid unprecedented demand. The 150 page booklet features campus views and extensive information on industrial education for women. Fall term opens September 24 with a higher than usual room assignments.

College of Industryl Arts Texas

Church Sunday School Plans And Services In Town

At Cumberland Presby terland Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. W. W. Baxter superintendent. Prayer meeting each Sunday night at 7:40. Church of Christ corner Pearl and Boliva streets Bible classes at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 led by C. E. Wooldridge. Mid week meeting Wednesday at 7 p.m. lesson Heb ninth chapter led by T. F. Jasper. Gong practice Friday at 7.

Cumberland Erland W. W. Baxter Church of Christ Corner Pearl and Boliva C. E Wooldridge T. F. Jasper

Central Presbyterian Church Service Announcement

Harry Burton Boyd, pastor, will preach at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sabbath school begins at 9:45 a.m. with E D Ciddle as superintendent. Christian Endeavor at 6:45 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 p.m. Worship is invited.

Central Presbyterian Church Harry Burton Boyd E. D. Ciddle

Pastor Sets Worship Schedule At Local Baptist Church

The Baptist church announces services led by Pastor B. A. Copass with Sunday school at 9 45 a m and sun beams at 4 00 p m Junior BY P U at 5 00 p m and Senior BY P U at 7 00 p m The preaching at 11 00 a m features the morning subject Come now and let us reason together Be with us as we prepare for autumn and winter worship.

Rev O T Cooper Returns To Lead Service At Methodist South

First Methodist Church South announces the pastor Rev O T Cooper has returned from vacation and will preach both Sundays. Sunday school begins at 9 50 a m with W W Butler superintendent. Young People's League at 4 p m Senior League at 7 15 p m. Mid week prayer service Wednesday at ? p m. A welcome for all.

First Methodist Church South O. T. Cooper Butler

Different Names of the Kingdom of Heaven Bible Topic

The 1st Christian Church pastor A OD Rogers leads services with Sunday school at 4 36, Prof McDonald superintendent. Morning sermon on The different names the Bible give the Kingdom of Heaven and why. Evening sermon on The Macedonian call. Special music in morning. Juniors at 4, Miss Mattie Lee Underwood. Intermediate and Seniors at 7 15, Matt Hunter leader. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 pm led by Miss Maudie Brownlow.

1St Christian Church A. OD. Rogers Prof. McDonald Mattie Lee Underwood Matt Hunter Maudie Brownlow

Smith's Restaurant Bread Ad Promises Quality

An ad for Smith's Restaurant touts bread that tastes right and delivers value. It emphasizes customer satisfaction and invites readers to try bread their neighbors are enjoying.

Smith's Restaurant

Poultry and Eggs Wanted at High Market Prices

G Welbert advertises to pay the highest market price for poultry butter and eggs, inviting sellers to contact promptly. The note emphasizes immediate cash payment and says the buyer will meet current market values.

G. Welbert

Orozco Forces Trapped Amid Federal Ring

Information from Federal Commander Tellez. Gen. Orozco's forces are surrounded by about ten thousand Federals with six hundred troops under siege. Capture believed insured as of August 24 in Jaurez.

Jaurez Tellez Orozco

Number 44 Connects with Local Grocery Service

A brief notice states that Number 44 will link customers to a nearby grocery store aiming to satisfy shoppers. Call to place your next order with LONG & KING.

Long & King

Golden Seal Root Used In Peruna Remedy For Catarrh

The root of Golden Seal is a valuable medicine gathered in woodlands each summer. It is noted for helping dyspepsia catarrh and serving as a general tonic. Thousands of pounds of this root are used annually in the famous Peruna catarrh remedy.

Little Miss Enola Flynn Birthday Picnic Honors Denton Girl

Denton society note describes Enola Flynn being honoree at a Hiland Park birthday picnic hosted by her mother. About a dozen children attended, games were played and a bountiful lunch was served. Guests included Louise Mays Nellie Dee Mays Ora Lee Russell Leah Huffhines Willie Davidson Taylor Cash Katheryn Taylor J B Wrake Bob Erwake and others.

Enola Flynn Hiland Park J. B. and Bob E_ wrake

Miss Lou Owsley Hosts Sewing Club Meeting

Miss Lou Owsley entertained the Sewing Club Thursday afternoon with a hour of sewing and contests. A book and a handmade handkerchief were awarded to winners. A two course luncheon followed in the dining room with dainty place cards for members and guest Mrs Wolfsohn. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs Ivy Johnson Thursday next.

Lou Owsley H. Ss Mildred Masters Ethel Hilda Masters Cordelia Steinman Susan Cobb Paul Baker Clifford Marchman Lou Ledbetter Raymond Fox D. H. Pennant L. Taylor Beulah Crain Leah Owens Belle Bates Carolyn Nannie Tanner Ella Pierce Pear Mahan Hilda Mildred Mast Sid Bates Dolph Evers Wil Collins Jack McMath Earl Durham Clif Marchman Edwin Fulton Geo. Kirby

Attention sale of several houses and lots at 56 to 10 cents

Auction notice lists multiple properties and a sale to liquidate assets at 56 percent to ten cents on the dollar. Contact Fulton 1 38 for details and bidding terms.

Fulton

Poultry Butter and Eggs Wanted by G W Elbert

G W Elbert leaves a clear request offering contact at 33 West Oak Street two phone lines and seeking poultry butter or eggs for sale with direct engagement for purchase.

West Oak St G. W. Elbert

Turner Bros Teas Advertises Phone Orders

Turner Bros. promotes a line of high grade teas and urges customers to phone in their grocery orders. The ad lists contact via phones and emphasizes calling for tea orders.

Turner Bros

Wireless Aids Cupid Unites Two Lovers by Message

Arthur Barr of Elizabeth and Elsie Shelton of Mariner's Harbor, both amateur wireless operators, used C Q D signals to exchange love messages across distances. After deciphering mysterious transmissions from Staten Island, they met and plan marriage, marking the first known wireless romance.

Cupid Eyen Dan Cupid Arthur Barr Elizabeth WNWJ Staten Island Arthur Barr Mariner's Harbor Elsie Shelton Shelton

Flanary Murder Case Set for Denton Trial

Mrs. Fanny Flanary charged with killing her husband Kit Flanary in Dallas in 1910 has a Sept. 30 trial date set in Denton County Criminal Court. The case, moved there from Dallas after three mistrials, will be prosecuted by Assistant County Attorney Noah Roark.

Dallas A. S Baskett Fanny Flanary Denton County Barry Miller Dallas County Kit Flanary Noah Roark

Electric Etters stomach tonic touted by patient in Tennessee

A Tennessee man, T. D. Peebles of Henry, endorses Electric Etters after taking six bottles with improved appetite and strength. The ad claims the remedy cures stomach issues, offers quick relief, and is priced at 50 cents at J. F. Raley & Co.

T. D. Peebles Henry Tenn J. F. Raley & Co

Turner Bros Offer Fresh Sorghum Molasses

Announcement of newly received sorghum molasses offered by Turner Bros with a note that it has just arrived.

Turner Bros

Local Diner Promises Quick Service and Fine Style

The ad invites patrons to dine day or night and praises the cooking and service quality. It urges a visit to experience the style and efficiency claimed by the establishment.

Smith's Restaurant

Peacemaker Cake Story Ties To Denton Texas Baking

A nostalgic hymn extols Peacemaker bread and biscuits praised for light texture. It links the product to Alliance Milling Company in Denton Texas, claiming the town as Peacemaker’s birthplace and its renown.

Alliance Milling Company Denton Texas Peacemaker

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