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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1913
Page
4
A baby boy was born Friday night to Mr and Mrs John Underwood three miles southwest of town. G J Hope filed suit in District Court Thursday against Tom Skaggs seeking cancellation of notes for threshing machinery and damages totaling 2961 65.
At 2 p m Saturday Miss Marie Baird was reported in a very critical state but showing some improvement since morning when she appeared at a very low condition.
The ladies of the City Federation collect old clothing for flood victims in the Navasota district. People may drop off contributions at the Chamber of Commerce rooms or with Mrs. W. B. Bizzell.
Rain fell from early Saturday morning to about 9 o'clock and a misting drizzle thereafter all day. Christmas trade, expected to be strong with good weather, was confined mainly to local business as roads were too bad for country traffic.
A new gas main by the gas company on Bois d Arc street links East Hickory and Mulberry. The Denton Steam Laundry will be moved onto a circuit improving pressure for nearby consumers where it has been low at times.
The high school girls teams played practice games to choose the squad for the Valley View showdown next Saturday. On Wednesday the Blues won 43 to 15 and on Friday the Reds won 11 to 8. Selection of best players will occur after games on Monday and Tuesday on the High court.
A local program at the Princess theater is described as extra good for today and Monday, drawing attention to its improved quality and lineup.
A Christmas reminder urges visitors to their old home to honor parents by placing a stone at their graves. Lone Star Marble Works offers to ship suitable memorials immediately.
An advertisement offers a home absorption treatment for piles with immediate relief and permanent care. It requests addresses and promises to send free samples with local references if asked. It urges readers to write to Mrs. M Summers, Box P, Notre Dame, Indiana.
Croup and cough remedy praised by Lewis Chamberlain of Manchester Ohio for treating children. Story urges keeping a bottle at home and notes prices 50 cents and 1.00 sold by H E Bucklen & Co. in Philadelphia or St Louis.
Mrs Dickson announces price cut on ribbons to cost, offering bargains at her shop. Local buyers can save on decorative ribbons as she clears stock.
Four Lee Society and four Reagan representatives meet at Normal College for a decisive debate to select four intercollegiate debaters for San Marcos and Sam Houston. Eight entrants will be graded after tonight's program and the top four announced Monday morning.
Advertises Texas Wonder by Dr. E W Hall claiming cures for kidney and bladder issues, dissolves gravel, and treats diabetes and rheumatism. Offers mail order and testimonials from St. Louis. Also notes U D C sale of china plates for monument fund and other local notices.
If you have a grave at your old home cemetery neglected for a fitting marker Lone Star Marble Works can ship a memorial now for placement during your Christmas visit.
Long & King advertises fresh crisp dill pickles in bulk for orders. The note emphasizes bulk availability and direct sourcing from their line.
A speaker with thirty five years of experience emphasizes the drug store as the best place for filling physician prescriptions and focused on drug selection and compounding. The message urges readers to support the drug business and rely on pharmacists for proper preparation and care.
J A Minnis advertises thirty six years of experience with a contact at East Side Square phone 188 offering local services.
J T Alred from Argyle visited yesterday. Mrs Lucy Whitesides of Arlington visits Mrs J M Inge. J F Pinckley moved from Lewisville Route 2 to 52 South Elm. Mr and Mrs John G Rix of San Antonio hosted by Mr and Mrs Charles Daugherty. Mrs Arthur C Rayzor and children in Mooreville for Christmas with her parents. Rayzor to join later. Dr and Mrs W G Langley and daughter Mary Gregg returned to Dallas after visiting Denton relatives. C A Hutchinson known as Huteh here visiting. works for Oregon Short Line at Pocatello Idaho. Mrs Myra Burnett and daughters Anna and Fannie of Athens Tenn guests of cousin C Lowe west of town, may move to Denton. R N Mounts from Hereford at ill mother Mrs M E Mounts’ bedside in Denton. condition not improved. Wizard Triangle Potish Map for $1.50 with one quart Wizard Oil free. Turner Bros.
The regular annual stockholders meeting of the Denton County National Bank will be held at the bank office on Tuesday January 13 1914 at 2 o'clock p m for election of a Board of Directors and other business. B P Deavenport Cashier.
Long & King advertise at Palmer's booth offering quart jars of sweet relish and olives, noting a November sale of 420 jars. A second shipment is due now and customers are invited to place orders by phone.
A notice states that the buyer has purchased F. D. Cox's interest in the firm Cox and Whitson. The partner Whitson is identified as 31 West Whitson.
Turner Bros advertise savings on canned goods promising to prove lower prices and invite customers to compare.
Charles M Simmons publicly declares his run for Denton County Sheriff, urging voters to consider his qualifications and platform in the upcoming race. The formal announcement calls for support and outlines key objectives for law enforcement and public safety.
The Christmas sale is now on at Mrs Dickson's with discounts across goods in store. Shoppers are invited to browse seasonal offerings and special holiday reductions today.
The Princess theatre managed by J. M. Vivian will host a Christmas Seal fund benefit Saturday and Monday. Each ticket includes a Red Cross seal, aiding the drive run by Mrs. A. C. Owsley and the local committee. They report $30 in seals sold so far, a strong start toward the expected total.
A December account offer from Lane & King invites customers to save money with a trial order. Mrs. Dickson advertises selling plumes and fancy feathers at cost, appealing to bargain shoppers.
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