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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1913
Page
4
Concrete sidewalks are being installed along West Hickory street on the property of Mrs. McCormick. The First Baptist church hosts choir practice tonight at 7 45 with all members urged to attend promptly.
A new concrete walk is being built along East Oak street in front of the Faber and Armstrong properties. The project updates the streetscape and improves pedestrian access to the nearby storefronts and offices.
J. W. Odom and his sons in law H. G. Harvin and J. N. Johnson of Archer County arrived with three families to look for a home in Denton. They plan to stay in Denton until early next year while seeking a Denton county farm to settle on.
Gladys Blewett nine from East Oak is ill with scarlet fever and a quarantine is set for Friday after her classmate Albert Pfaff also shows fever symptoms. Dr Piner delayed the decision until Friday morning then confirmed the recognizable stage. U D C sale of china plates at Terry's Fair supports the monument fund for veteran aid.
Customer requests addition of dill pickles to order. Supplier notes fresh crisp pickles available in bulk from LONG & KING.
Fort Worth cattle market reports large receipts with 4700 cows and 600 calves offered. Cattle sold from 3.3 to 6.2 percent? hogs brought around 86. sheep sold at 4. Prices and figures are given in a compressed, error-filled state, reflecting a busy selling day for cattle and hogs.
Chicago bid 97 1 2 to 97 1 2 cents a bushel while Kansas City quotes range from 90 1 2 to 92 cents and St Louis from 95 to 96 4 5 cents as trading ends.
The R and C Alliance will receive funds for flood victims. A relief list headed by Mill Heads shows a $290 contribution total. The drive closes Monday night with an urgent call for prompt response.
President J N Rayzor of Alliance Mill leads a relief fund effort for flood victims in South and Central Texas. The Record and Chronicle will collect donations, closing Monday evening, with all subscriptions published and sent to the relief committee. Nearly 200 lives lost. many left with nothing as floodwaters of the Colorado and Brazos rivers surge.
Preliminaries arranged for holiday festivities as churches in Penica plan generic Christmas trees. Some churches to include the entire membership while others honor only Sunday school and cradle roll children. Services and tree lighting likely on Christmas Eve with dates to be announced.
At the Elm Lodge No. 30 Knights of Pythias regular meeting on Thursday evening officers were elected. P J Bevett was chosen C with J C Bell V C and L A McDonald P A W A Matthews M of F and K of R O M King M of E Lee McDonald M of A Carroll Pasehall M of W Elmer Simpson L G Jacek McMath 0 G B E Drake Trustee.
If you value high quality coffee with strong flavor, try a can of Colonial Brand from Turner Bros selling agents. The ad targets discerning buyers seeking superior aroma and strength in a trusted brand.
Announcement that F. D. Cox has purchased his partner’s interest in the firm of Cox and Whitson with St W. Whitson noted.
A Chicago woman files a damage suit seeking 25000 alleging eugenic grounds for her marriageable status. Her fiancé claimed discovering tuberculosis in her family. The piece labels the move as a matrimonial stand pat.
A Kalem burlesque review praising The Fickle Freak on the Circus Side Show. Ruth Roland appears as the Bearded Lady and John E. Brennan plays the Fat Circassian Lady in a standout act.
Denton cinema offers five hundred dollars in solid silverware from Simon and George Rogers to winners. With each 40 cent ticket purchased Monday, patrons receive a coupon redeemable at the show for specific silverware items, including spoons forks and a child’s set.
A veteran pharmacist writes about specializing in prescription compounding and patient care. He emphasizes drug selection, accurate preparation, and dedicates 35 years to reliable service in the drug store business.
A classified line notes J A Munnis located at East Side Square with thirty six years of experience and a contact phone 188.
W G Langley from Dallas and W P Wilks from Little Elm are in town. Charles H Smoot returns from Wichita Falls. Catherine Barnhill recovering from whooping cough. Bottorff at Justice Court in Pilot Point. K R Ledbetter back from Fort Worth for his ill son Loy. Gladys Blewett ill with possible scarlet fever. family to quarantine. J J Matthews back from Collin county trip. roads delayed travel between Anna Blue Ridge. Sistergrove creek flood reported near Anna Blue Ridge. Matthews opposes bond issues for roads. no state politics stance yet on W P Lane.
The Christmas sale is now on at Mrs. Dickson's shop featuring seasonal discounts and festive bargains across a range of gifts and decorations for the holiday period.
Dr W H Swearingen affirms he is staying in the area after moving his office next door to Dr W A Jones at the Grand Leader building. He thanks past patrons and asks for continued support, noting old phone 46 and new number 231.
R L Wilkinson opens a dairy near the C L A, starting business Thursday. Mrs Dickson offers plumes and fancy feathers at cost. Turner Bros advertise savings on canned goods and invite customers to prove it.
Chairman McCormick holds charters from other Texas cities to guide Denton push. Members study provisions to meet local needs. A meeting is planned for next week when most members can attend.
A December offer urges readers to place their account with Long & King to save extra Christmas money, promising a trial order will convince potential customers.
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