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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1912

Page

3

For Rent and Sale Notices in Denton Listings

A Denton column lists for rent two unfurnished rooms at 111 W Sycamore St for light house keeping. A lost fox terrier bitch named Dallas, last seen in Denton, may be with Will F Parks. An auction of a lot and building on East McKinney St offers 100 by 330 feet, a building 400 by 110, artesian well, city water and sewer, price 1600 dollars via Denton Steam Laundry Co.

Denton Dallas Will F. Parks Springside Dairy Farm McKinney Street Apply Denton Steam Laundry Co

One phaeton buggy for sale at a bargain

A phaeton buggy is offered for sale at a bargain to a quick buyer. The listing notes Lock Box 241 Denton Texas and mentions Mrs Maurice C Smith formerly Miss Lorena Bates. She plans to open a piano studio on the High School campus September 2 from 10 to 12.

Lock Box Denton Texas

Lost gold bracelet at HI land park

A lost gold bracelet near HI land park is being sought. A reward is offered for its return to this office.

HI Land Park

Boarding House Reopens September 1 On Mulberry Street

Notice that the boarding house run by CH Davie at 40 Mulberry Street will reopen September 1 and invites former patrons and new guests to board with them.

Davie Mulberry Street

Bargain Sale Features House Horse and Buggy

Property notice lists a seven room house on West Oak street for sale or trade at 112 North Elm and a horse and buggy for sale at 104 North Elm with inquiries via Box 232.

North Elm West Oak Street North Elm 8

For Sale A Lot Near Normal College

Property listing offers a lot near Normal College for sale and accepts a good horse as part payment. Apply this office.

Normal College

For Sale Seven Room House on West Hickory Street

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

West Bath West Hickory Street Normal W. J. Simmons

For Sale At A Bargain Nice Diamond Ring

Short notice sale item offered at a bargain price. The listing notes a nice diamond ring available at a local office address R.

Ise

For Rent Listings from Mulberry Area and Office Space

three furnished rooms with seat and board available near 41 Mulberry. also nice downstairs office space for rent. contact C R Hamilton for details and arrangements.

Mulberry C. R. Hamilton

Fulton Seeks Renters for Houses

L Fulton offers houses for rent with contact by phone or in person for inspection or inquiry.

Wanted Dressmaking and Plain Sewing

Wanted dressmaking and plain sewing work. Mrs H Luck TT advertises at 89 North Locust Street for projects and inquiries from potential clients.

H. Luck North Locust St Alve

Insurance Offers Prompt, Polished Coverage To Satisfy Clients

J. W. Johnson promotes his agency with assurances of reliable fire, windstorm, and accident policies from ten solid companies. He invites potential customers to trust his firm to handle their insurance needs promptly and satisfactorily.

J. W. Johnson

Arkansas Mill Feed Stuffs and Wood Near Elm Street

Arkansas Mill offers chops bran corn hay and other feedstuffs plus stove and heater wood with prompt delivery and full measure from S Elm Street. Both phones listed.

Arkansas Mill Elm Street

Brief service ad lists two contact phones

Quick Messenger service ad directs calls to J. W. Brashears and Hamilton 4 Yeatts' office for inquiries.

Serce J. W. A Brashears Hamilton Yeatts

Help Wanted Scavenger Work Call 307

Classified notice invites individuals to call 307 for scavenger work opportunities. No further details provided.

Brownlow Strickland Moving Service Ad

Do you need help with dray work and household goods moving Fast service from Brownlow Strickland at 28 East Hickory New phone 110 alu phone 310 Off ice and barn Two large moving vans for household moves also offering proma straight moving services Parks Lester office phones 342 residence 1613-3r old or 381

Brownlow & Strickland Alu Barn East Hickory Parks & Lester

Cement Contractor Gurley Offers First Class Work

J M Gurley, cement contractor, advertises concrete sidewalk and brick work. Provides estimates and promises first class workmanship at the right price. Contact for quotes and get reliable results.

J. M. Gurley

Dentists in Denton Texas Listed

Classified listing names Dr. W A Jones, dentist at Nest Side Square, Dr. W Fralin at South Side Square middle of block, and W N Rowell D D S over McCray's on South Side Square Denton Texas.

DR. W. A Jones Nest Side Square W. Fralin South Side Square Upeairs Denton Texas W. N. Rowell D. D McCray’s

Denton Veterinarians Listed with Contacts

A notice lists Dr W B Botts and veterinary services at Ian and Veterinary Surgeon Office in Denton Transfer Co Lipscomb Brock. It provides old phone 359 and residence numbers old 486 and new 132 for contact.

W. B. Botts Denton Transfer Co Lipscombrock

R McGintie Rents Furnished Rooms in Denton

R McGintie advertises furnished rooms for rent in East West South and North Denton from his office over Long and King with old phone 491.

A R. McGintie Long & King Denton

For Sale Oliver Typewriters Bargain at McCabe Ex Bank

Several good second hand Oliver typewriters offered at a bargain by J E McCabe of the Exchange Bank building. 246tfe

Oliver J. E. McCabe Exchange Bank

Automobile Line. Autos for Hire

W. W. Billingsley offers car hire services with a contact change from old phone 330 to new phone 148 for inquiries and reservations.

W. W. Billingsley

Wanted: Small farms near Denton schools and agents listed

If you want a small farm of 24 44 or 75 acres situated so you can conveniently get the benefit of the Denton schools write me or see any agent of mine at Denton W C LATTIMORE 400 Page avenue Dallas Tex 19c 1two WANTED Lady of neat appear ance to handle line in city also one to travel salary 80 per month Call in person only to 10 a m room 34 Cottage Hotel

Denton W. C. Lattimore Page Avenue Dallas Tex

Dressmaking Service Offered by Dallas Store Expert

Mrs Heninger advertises as a skilled dressmaker with years of experience at a large Dallas store. She invites Denton ladies to use her high quality services at reasonable prices, with directions via W Oak car to Stop 20 and 44 Fulton St.

Dallas Denton Fulton St Heninger

Mrs. W. R. Caddell Hurt in Plainview Runaway

Mrs. W. R. Caddell of Plainview five miles west of Stony suffered a broken collarbone a broken leg and a sprained ankle when a horse ran away after being tormented by flies. The buggy toppled and she was thrown clear. neighbors found her and doctors treated her. She is improving but very ill and expected to stay in bed for weeks.

Plainview Stony W. R. Caddell

New Hunters License Issued by County Clerk

County Clerk Button prepared a new issue of hunters licenses for the fall season. The update doubles the reporting to the State Fish Game and Oyster Commissioner and the Controller. Price is 1.75 dollars per non resident license. Denton County citizens may hunt nearby without a license. Of the 1.75, 25 cents goes to the Clerk and 1.50 to the state.

Number 44 Connects You With a Local Grocery Store

A classified ad invites customers to call Number 44 to reach LONG and KING grocery, promising to satisfy shoppers and take your next order. The notice emphasizes direct phone contact for ordering.

Long & King

Electric Bitters Prove Strength Restorer in Henry Tenn Ad

Victims suffer stomach liver and kidney troubles with appetite loss backache nervousness headache tiredness and run down feeling. T D Peebles of Henry Tenn reports six bottles of Electric Bitters gave new strength and appetite beyond previous remedies. Only 50 cents at J F Raley & Co.

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

Family seeks 40 acre cotton land with water and pasture

Family intends to rent or lease rural property totaling 40 acres of black soil suitable for cotton. They claim the ability to harvest about 500 pounds daily and require access to water and pasture for livestock. They will apply at 57 Pear Street on Sunday September J.

Pear Street

Notice of Letters of Administration for E M Turner Estate

The estate of E M Turner is administered by J de Gary as executor. The County Court of Denton Texas granted letters of administration on July 16 1912. Creditors must present claims by law and provide address in Sanger Denton County Texas.

E. M. Turner Denton County Texas Sanger J. de. Gary

Executrix Appointed in Hoffmeyer Estate Case

Notice from Denton County Texas that Annie M Hoffmeyer was appointed executrix of Casper Hoffmeyer deceased on July 19 1912 by the County Court. Readers must present claims to Annie M Hoffmeyer at her Denton residence within the legally prescribed period.

County Court Denton County Casper Hoffmeyer Denton Texas

Methodist meeting underway at Little Elm after Baptist close

A large crowd gathers at Little Elm for a revival with Rev. W. J. Bindworth of Prosper preaching. Several converts reported as the service continues this week.

Little Jim W. J. Bindworth Prosper

Classifieds Advertise OA Store in Denton Week

A dense advertising column from Denton announces an OA store and urges readers to reply to the ads. The column emphasizes that locals read and respond to the listings, reflecting active participation in the marketplace.

Denton

Illnesses and improvements in Denton area residents

A dental list from Denton notes Mrs Will Borth visiting her mother Mrs Wi Ganzer is ill at her home. Mrs Dugan Rainey ill. Mrs Lloyd McCullar ill at her mother J J B McCullar. Miss Lucy Hopkins north of town ill. Mrs W B Lakey of Stony visiting her mother and ill. Mrs Stark of Elm street ill with malaria. Edley Young improving after typhoid fever. Helen Cully very much improved. John Graham son of F S Graham with malarial fever. Mrs R R Huff of North Elm street quite ill. W R Pockrus of Corinth suffering from a carbuncle. Mrs Charlie Wells able to sit up after illness. Eugene Mx arm laceration much better after seventeen stitches. Miss Rogers daughter of Mrs Mary Rogers North Locust street ill with fever. Mrs W F Jarrell recently returned from Colorado reported ill. Mrs J D Bates improved. Seventeen months old baby of Mr and Mrs Brown Fincher south of town with diphtheria much better.

Will Borth Wi Ganzer Dugan Rainey Lloyd McCullar J. J. B. MccCullar Lucy Hopkins North of Town W. &. Lakey Stony Stark Elm Street Edley Young Joe Young Helen Cully John Graham Miss Rogers Mary Rogers North Locust Street W. F. Jarrell Colorado J. D. Bates Brown Fincher

Telegraph Markets Open and Close Report for Cotton

Telegraph markets report cotton quotes by city with opening and closing figures. Liverpool New York New Orleans and Galveston show different conditions such as quiet or easy tones and listed sales or bales for the period October to December.

Telegraph'c FK Liverpool New York New Orleans Liverpool Galveston

Auction of Houses At 50 Cents To Dollar

A notice announces several houses to be sold at fifty to seventy five cents on the dollar. Respond to Fulton at the given phone number for details on bidding and sale schedule.

Fulton

Two Year Old Swallows Dangerous Mosquito Lotion

The two year old child of Mr and Mrs W B Hilton of Peach Orchard northeast of town swallowed a monthful of mos quitorine on Wednesday and was placed in precarious condition. The lotion reportedly contains cat oil benzine and gasoline though harmless when used externally. Two doctors were summoned and antidotes given. The child was reported all right on Thursday.

W. B. Hilton Peach Orchard

Denton Pilot Point band concert draws crowd and scouts depart

The Denton Pilot Point band performed locally while a large attendance gathered for the event. Ten Boy Scouts led by Scout Master W. H. Hawley left Sunday at 4 am for Fort Worth, registering at the YMCA and swimming in the natatorium. The group included Edward Julian, Girard Pondrom, Clark Elder, Winston Peel, Charlies Reynolds, Jake Woods, Billi Tompkins, Morris Selz, Hugh Marshall, and James Henderson.

Pilot Point Denton Pilot Point W. H. Hawley Fort Worth YMCA Edward Julian Girard Pondrom Clark Elder Winston Peel Charlies Reynolds Jake Woods Billi Tompkins Morris Selz Hugh Marshall James Henderson

Miss Jennie Keyte Opens Piano Lessons at 36 W Sycamore

Miss Jennie Keyte begins fall and winter term piano lessons at 36 W Sycamore Street. Classes start Monday September 2 with contact via old phone 308.

Jennie Keyte Sycamore Street

Asthma Cure Trial Offered By Frontiers Athma Co

A home trial treatment for asthma is advertised with free information. The notice invites readers to contact Frontiers Athma Company at Room 102 Buffalo New York for details on a no charge trial and full information.

Frontiers Athma Company Buffalo, N. Y

Marriage Licenses Issued For Greenville Pilot Point Tioga

J L Snell of Greenville and Miss Fannie B Jones of Pilot Point received marriage licenses. Samuel K Palmer and Miss Villa Boswell, both of Tioga, were likewise granted licenses.

J. L. Snell Greenville Fannie

Uncle Bill Smart Dies at Baird After Illness

Telegram confirms death of W C Uncle Billy Smart at Baird at 7 45 am after a long illness. Grand nephew Grover Bradley stayed at his bedside. Remains to be brought here for interment at Chan's Chapel Cemetery. Wife Miss Allen preceded him in death. He was a county pioneer who served in the Confederate Army.

Chan'’s Chapel Allen 8. M. Bradley Smart Louisiana Judge Bradley Baird and Sweetwater

Kellogg Chosen President of American Bar Association

Frank B. Kellogg of St Paul was elected president of the American Bar Association in Milwaukee on August 29. The longtime attorney and statesman will lead the organization this year.

Associated Press Dispatch Milwaukee Frank B. Kellogg St. Paul American Bar Association

Community Notes From Plainview Social Week

A Sunday church meeting closed with fifty new members. Visitors include Miss Julia Farmer of Marietta Oklahoma and Miss Dixie Bratcher of Denton. Local families The Millers, Mrs Caddel, Mrs Anderson, and others hosted and traveled to Hillsboro Decatur Litttle Elm Slidell Sherman. A birth reported for John Miller and wife a boy born Aug. 24. Mrs Caddel sustained leg and collarbone injuries from a fall.

Plainview Julia Farmer Marietta A.C. Ball Dixie Bratcher Denton A. R. Anderson Hillsboro Miller Decatur Linley Little Elm John Miller W. R. Caddel John Miler Krum Jim Anthony Slidell Arthur Reddick Sherman

Americans Cornered by Rebels in Sonora Stand-off

Two Americans identified as Frank Curtis and Arthur Cunningham were said to have killed three rebels during a defense at San Rafael and are now surrounded by rebels near Poza. the American ambassador was informed that rebel leaders will be held responsible for their safety.

Sonora City OF Mexico Aang - Frank Curtis Arthur Cunningham San Rafael Poza

Dead Letter List for Week Ending August 25 1912

Dead letter list listing names of ladies and gentlemen with undelivered mail to be sent to the Washington Dead Letter Office on Sept 8 if unclaimed. Includes Elizabeth Dixon Jewel Daniel Effe High Lula Jones Minnie Ogle Ada Rogers Edith Thomason Eva Thallman Irma Bailey Earl Bennett Annie Newton J H Miller A McMakin O Rugiin J E Wallace and Edwin Baker. Advertised letters require one cent for postage.

Washington Elizabeth Dixon Jewel Daniel Eff.e High Lula Jones Minnie Ogle Ada Rogers Edith Thomason Eva Thallman

Trials of a Traveller Promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills

A Vermont salesman E F E Youngs writes he suffered constipation and indigestion until using Dr King’s New Life Pills. He proclaims the remedy excellent for stomach liver or kidney troubles and notes the 25 cent price at J F Raley & Co.

E. FE. Youngs E. Berkshire

Piano Studio to Open on High School Campus

Miss Maurice C. Smith formerly Mrs Lorena Bates will open a piano studio on the high school campus September 2. Studio hours are from 9 to 12 with old phone 135 and new phone 380 listed.

Maurice C. Smith Lorena Bates

Protracted M E Meeting Closes. Several Join Church

Aug 26 Blue Mound reports Rev John Street assisting at the M E church protracted meeting in Brenham. Visitors include Miss Clara Scharlach and Miss Esther Scharlach from Mart, Miss Louise Hanser, Miss Rosa Schablowsky, and Miss Jina Kraft from Denton. Rev B E Breihan departed for Waco after the meeting. The Methodist gathering concluded Sunday night with several new members.

Blue Mound Arnnold Clara Sehharlach Esther Scharlach Mart J. A. Line Schimdt's John Street M. E Brenham Sechablowsky Denton Louise Hanser Rosa Schablowsky Jina Kraft Miss Engers Dallas F. W. Ernst B. E. Breihan Waco

Classifieds offer quick local selling and listings

If you've something to sell, use the classified section to reach nearby buyers and move items fast. Post clear descriptions, accurate prices, and contact details to maximize responses.

Threats by Campo warn foreigners in Mexico after Sept 16

El Paso Aug 29 Campo the Federal leader in Sonora is reported to have said that all Americans and other foreigners remaining in Mexico after Sept 16 will be slaughtered. Campo and his men reportedly looted the camp at San Geronimo, insulted Americans, and warned followers. A force of 300 rebels is said to be marching on El Tigre as residents prepare to defend the town.

Campo Mexico EL Paso Sonora San Geronimo el Tigre

Smith's Restaurant Bread Ad Promises Value

An ad touts bread that tastes right and delivers value for money. It pledges customer satisfaction and urges patrons to try the bakery's loaves, claiming neighbors are already enjoying good quality.

Smith's Restaurant

Local buyer offers top cash for poultry butter and eggs

A message from G Welbert states willingness to pay the highest market price for poultry, butter, and eggs. The notice implies a buyer seeking supplies, likely for local merchants or households.

G. Welbert

Mrs Patton Visit Ties Storrie Family Across Regions

Mrs Patton sister of Mrs Hamilton Storrie is visiting at the home of Mrs Ewan. She comes from Scotland and traveled from Ennis to join Mrs Storrie, then together they came to Denton.

Patton Hamilton Storrie Ewan Scotland Storrie Ennis Denton

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