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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1912

Page

3

Wanted ad notices for Fort Worth Record delivery and housing

WANTED A BOY TO DELIVER the Fort Worth Record beginning September 1st. R H. GARRISON 7te. WANTED ON OAK OR HICKORY ten or twelve room house not farther west than Normal will buy. Box 446 Denton Tex 3tp. WANTED FOUR MEN TO travel salary and expenses excellent territory Old established firm Only high class people need apply Call for persona interview Friday and Saturday Room 26 Cottage Hotel.

Fort Worth R H. Garrison Denton Tex Cottage Hotel

New Rubber Tire Buggy and Harness for Sale

Bar gain offers a new rubber tire buggy and harness for sale attributed to J. S. Terry at the Far. 4t indicating a local classified item listing.

J. S. Terry

Boarding house to reopen September first invites patrons

Our boarding house will start again September 1 and invites former patrons and new guests to board. CH Davie at 40 Mulberry Street welcomes inquiries and admissions.

Agai Davie Mulberry Street

Piano for Sale and House for Trade on Elm Street

For sale at 112 North Elm a piano is offered along with a seven room house on West Oak Street available for sale or trade. Also listed is a horse and buggy for sale or trade at 104 North Elm Street, box 232.

North Elm West Oak Street

For Sale A Lot Near Normal College

For sale a lot near Nor man college with option to accept a good horse as part payment. Apply at this office.

Norman College

For Sale Seven Room House on West Hickory Street

For sale a seven room house with west bath and electric lights one block east of Normal on West Hickory street. See W. J. Simmons.

West Bath West Hickory Street Ea Rt Normal W. J. Simmons

For Sale And Rentals In Local Classifieds

Bargain diamond ring for sale at address R. Three furnished rooms for rent, south front, close in, board handy at 41 Mulberry. Nice office space downstairs for rent. Nine room house for rent, close in and in good repair at 40 Mulberry St. WANTED POSITION BY LADY to do general housework. Mrs. Belle Scott, Denton Route 4.

Mulberry C. H. Davie Belle Scott Denton Route 4

Furnished rooms wanted near City Hotel by R L Stone

City Hotel adjacency sought by R L Stone for furnished rooms. Fulton also has houses for rent and can be reached by phone or in person.

L. Fulton

Wanted dressmaking and plain sewing

Help wanted for dressmaking and plain sewing. Mrs H Luck Fett seeks assistance at 89 North Locust St. for clothing work.

J W Johnson Promotes Insurance Services

J W Johnson asserts expertise in insurance and risk coverage offering prompt, satisfactory service with focus on convincing potential clients about reliable protection via ten reputable companies.

For Sale Denton East McKinney Lot and Building

For sale our lot and building on East McKinney street. Lot 100 by 330 feet with building 40 by 110 feet. Artesian well and city water and sewer connections. Price 1606 dollars. Apply Denton Steam Laundry Co.

McKinney Street Apply Denton Steam Laundry Co

Arkansas Mill Feedstuffs and Lumber Menu

Chops bran corn hay and other feedstuffs with best stove and heater wood on the market. Prompt delivery full measure. Arkansas Mill on S Elm street offers both phones for ordering and inquiries.

Arkansas Mill Elm Street

Brashears and Yeatts Advertise Quick Messenger Service

Brief ad notes two phone numbers for J. W. A. Brashears and manager at Hamilton and Yeatts office offering quick messenger service.

Sekece J. W. A. Brashears Hamilton & Yeatts

Lost gold bracelet at Highland Park reward offered

Lost gold bracelet at Highland Park. Reward for return to this office. Call No 307 if found.

HI Land Park

Praying Ven Advertises Moving Services

Advert reads need for help with dray work and household moving. Contact Brownlow & Strickland at new phone 110 and 310, office and barn at 36 East Hickory. Parks & Lester offer household moves and specialty moving with two large moving vans and reasonable rates.

Brownlow & Strickland East Hickory Parks & Lester

Concrete sidewalks and brick work by trusted contractors

If you want concrete sidewalks or brick work let me figure with you. S. A. Bushey and M. Gurley, the cement contractors, offer first class work at the right price with estimates. Dentists Dr. W. A. Jones and W. Fralin, Dentists, West Side Square and South Side Square, Denton, Texas.

S. A. Bushey M. Gurley W. A Jones West Side Square

Veterinary Office and Transfer Co Contact Details

The text lists a veterinary office run by Dr W E Botts and a veterinary surgeon, with j h Denton Transfer Co in Lipscomb. It notes old telephone numbers 359, residence numbers 486 old and 132 new, indicating updated contact lines.

Tk. W. E. Botts

McGintie Real Estate and McCabe Exchange Ad

AR McGintie offers furnished rooms and house rentals across East West South and North Denton. Second hand Oliver typewriters for sale. Located at old phone 91 above Long and King and J E McCabe in the Exchange Bank building.

AR. McGintie Long & King Denton Oliver J. E. McCabe Exchange Bank

Automobile Line Autos for Hire in Billingsley Era

W T Bil lingley offers auto hire under the automobile line. Old phone 330, new phone 148 listed for contact. Service appears to be a local car rental or chauffeur setup in a historical newspaper segment.

W. W. Billingeley

Lost Fox Terrier Bitch in Denton

Red spotted fox terrier bitch last seen in Denton. Responds to Dallas. Reward of $2 for return to Will K Parks Springside Dairy Farm.

Denton Dallas Will K. Parks Springside Dairy Farm

Mrs Maurice C Smith Opens Piano Studio on Campus

Former Miss Lorena Bates announces a piano studio opening on the High School campus starting September 2. Hours are 8 to 12 daily. Contact Old Phone 135 and New Phone 380.

Maurice C. Smith Lorena Bates

Rowell D D D Office Over McCray's

A brief notice locates W N Rowell D D and associates in an office above McCray's on the south side square.

W. N. Rowell D. D McCray's South Side Square

One phaeton buggy for sale at bargain

For sale at a bargain if bought at once a phaeton buggy in Denton Texas with Lock box 241.

Lock Box Denton Texas

Small Farm Near Denton Seeks Buyers and Agents

If you want a small farm of 24 44 or 75 acres arranged for easy access to Denton schools write me or see any agent at Denton W LATTIMORE 4006 Page Avenue Dallas Tex 19 ¢ ltwp.

Denton Lattimore Page Avenue Dallas Tex

Dressmaking offered by experienced Dallas dressmaker in Denton

Practiced dressmaker with years in a major Dallas store offers high grade services to Denton ladies at reasonable prices. Visit via W Oak car to Stop 20, go one block north to 44 Fulton St. Mrs Herringer.

Dallas Denton Fulton St Herringer

Kidney dangers urged for Denton readers in Doan's ad

Denton residents urged to treat kidney troubles with Doan's Kidney Pills at J F Raley Co. Drug Store. Mrs A Robinson of 36 Mulberry St reports backache and urinary issues improved after use. Price 51 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.

Denton Bright Dean Relef Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States Doan

Hand Made Harness in Local Shop

Local shop advertises hand made harness crafted in house. Promises first class quality at fair prices and invites customers to visit and view the products.

Moon Bros Buggies Oil Stoves at Taylor Hardware Co

Moon Brothers offer a selection of buggies and oil stoves at Taylor Hardware Co. The ad notes available stock, with pricing and contact details for inquiries. It promotes durable, affordable transportation and home heating options.

Moon Bros

Democrats Plan Bic Speaking Campaign

In New York on August 26 a harmonious Democratic bloc plans a speaking campaign for the Wilson Marshall ticket. Gov Wilson is set to speak, with Bryan, Speaker Clark, Congressman Underwood, Govs Harmon and Foss, Senator elect James, and many Congress members expected to appear.

New York Wilson-Marshall Wilson Bryan Clark Underwood Harmon Ohio Foss Massachusetts James Kentucky Congress

Electric Bitters Restore Strength In Henry Man

Henry Tennessee resident T D Peebles credits Electric Etters with restoring his health after stomach liver and kidney troubles. He states six bottles improved appetite and energy, claiming the remedy works from the first dose. Only 50 cents at J F Raley & Co.

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

Pioneer D W Newton Dies in Denton County

D W Newton, a pioneer settler from the southeast corner of Denton county, died near Weinert in Haskell county from paralysis. He was about sixty and was taken to Lewisville for interment at Ritchey Cemetery. Survived by a wife and six grown children. four reside in Lewisville and the others nearby including Mesdames J C Harris Joe Slater and W T Stone and C L Newton.

T. Higgins Lewisville Weinert Haskell D. W. Newton Denton County Newton J. C .Harris Joe Slater W. T. Stone C. L. Newton

Denton County Sheriff Sale Faces Lots in North Side Addition

By order of the Denton County District Court on August 9 1912 Sheriff Orr will sell on the first Tuesday in September 1912 at the Denton courthouse door the parcels in North Side Addition Denton described as lots 26 25 24 and the south half of 23 in Block 2. The sale satisfies a judgment of $384 with credits listed and costs. It names A E Wheeler as property owner with liens and credits noted.

State OF Texas Denton District Court Denton County Joe Cambill A. E. Wheeler Sherif Court House Texas Joe S. Gambill A. D Orr, Sherif

Quaker Minister Fatally Injured in Train Collision

Rev. Alvi George, a Quaker minister, died from injuries after an auto carrying him to an evangelistic meeting was struck by a train in League City. Rev. Z C Barker of Jennings Louisiana was badly injured in the same crash.

Associated Press di ‘Ch Houston Alvi. George League City Z. C. Barker Jennings

Solicitation Ad for Long and King Groceries

An广告 notices a grocery business invitation urging readers to call Long and King to place next orders. The item promotes phone contact for home delivery and repeat patronage.

Denton Man Named Pure Food Inspector

H F Browdey of Denton was appointed Pure Food Inspector to replace Clifford Stone, who was re elected to the Legislature. The announcement came from Austin on August 26.

Associated Press Dispatch Austin H. F. Browdey Denton Cliffrd Stone

Local Buyer Seeks Poultry Butter and Eggs Purchases

G. W Elbert offers to pay top market prices for poultry butter and eggs in a brisk cash transaction.

G. W Elbert

Local Buying Boosts Town Prosperity and Growth

The item argues that shopping at home strengthens merchants and raises city prosperity. By supporting local stores, conditions improve, more jobs arise, and residents from neighboring towns may move in, expanding the community and population.

Oder

Rail timetable fragment shows southbound and northbound trains

Listed are multiple rail numbers for southbound No 203 209 205 201 206 210 204 202 with times from 6 am to 2 35 pm and northbound schedules for several services including limited express and special trains with times around 4 30 pm and 8 58 pm.

No. KO

Texas and Pacific Southbound Train Delayed Amid Signals

A southbound Texas and Pacific train faced delays due to signal issues causing service disruption. Railroad officials were investigating the fault as passengers waited for updates at shared stations.

Train Timetable Snippet Describes Mixed Train Schedule

The notice lists train numbers and routes between Dallas and Wichita with pick up and departure times. It notes No 282 arriving Dallas, No 713 to Dallas, No 714 departing, and No 282 from Dallas, with specific morning and afternoon times.

Dallas Greeves

Two Cubes Not Forming a Cube Riddle

J. J. Matthews argues from Bacon's inductive philosophy that the sum of two cubes cannot be a cube and outlines four laws about cubes, urging Dr. Fritz to prove it via observed facts and universal laws rather than abstract axioms. He notes rewards and invites further mathematical testing.

Record and Chronicle Fritz Mr. Mill Wm. Hamilton Mills Bacon Mr. Bacon Maxin J. J. Matthews

Smith's Restaurant Serves Up Style and Service

We can serve you short brders day or night and you will like the style of cooking and service. Drop in and see us at Smith's Restaurant.

Smith's Restaurant

Real Estate Sale Notes Read for Quick Offers

A fragment notes houses and other items for sale at 50 to 75 cents on the dollar. Contact Fulton at 173 for details and viewing offers.

Fulton

Long & King Grocery Promises Customer Satisfaction

A Long and King grocery store advertises strong customer service and invites customers to call number 44 to place orders or inquiries and connect with staff ready to fulfill next groceries.

Long & King

Best Meal at Hickman Tennessee Described by Hugh Fullerton

In American Magazine Hugh Fullerton calls Hickman Tennessee’s railway eating house the best meal on the North American Continent. The 75 cent feast features eight meats seven preserves five vegetables and fried cornmeal bread with a mountain setting and friendly service.

Hugh Fullerton Fullerton North American Hickman Tenn Caney Fork

Denton Society Happenings and Local Notes

Engagement notice for Grace Shaw of Galveston to Dr. Robert McBride of Dallas with October wedding planned. Also a Daughters of Confederacy meeting rescheduled to Wednesday. Saturday night program praised. film quality lauded. Moorman enforces high standards. Also testimonial for Dr King’s New Life Pills by E B Youngs noting relief from digestive issues.

M. W. Shaw Galveston Grace Robert McBrde Jajlas Dallas McBride Majestic Moorman

Bread That Tastes Right Delivers Value

An advertisement touts bread that tastes right and provides worth for money. It urges readers to try the loaf and claim neighborly satisfaction with every bite.

Smith’s Restaurant

Peacemaker Flour Story from Alliance Milling Denton TX

A nostalgic promotional verse extols Peacemaker flour from Alliance Milling Company of Denton Texas. It claims the product makes light bread pastries and cake, satisfying hunger with fluffy biscuits and sweet treats, praising the brand as superior to others.

Alliance Milling Company Denton Texas Peacemaker

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C. R. Hamilton R. L. Stone Care City Hotel J. W. Johnson Pray Ven W. Fralin Uptairs Taylor Hadware Co Kaskell Missourt Kansas and Texas and Pacific Wichita Hughir” Fullerton Flanders Denton Trust Company Record Chronicle Denton Society UD. C Meeting of the Daughters of Confederacy A. L. Banks The Clarendon News Clarendon, Texas Clarendon Mercantile Co
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