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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1912
Page
4
Local insurers explain that gas installations for lights and fuels will not change general insurance rates, but policies will bear a gas permit attachment. Some agents note a 25 cent per $100 risk rise if rubber piping is used, though iron piping is common in mercantile houses.
Ivey Johnson is in West Texas on business. R D Elkins of Oklahoma City is here. Miss Blanche Thomason attends the Teachers Institute. Mrs W C Davidson and Miss Essie went to Fort Worth. Misses Anta Crow and Justina Smith also went to Fort Worth. Clauds Pell left for Kansas. Louie ER of Rotwell NM returned to make their home in Denton. Mrs Jim Lowry and daughter Miss Grate visiting Mr and Mrs P E McDonald, returned to Honey Grove. Mrs Spangenburg who visited Newton friends returned to Galveston Saturday with Mrs Gene Spangenburg.
Minnis' drug store offers watches starting at $1.00 and up. The ad targets shoppers seeking affordable timepieces for boys and highlights low prices and wide selection.
Saturday filings show A Huguely and wife selling 485.22 acres of the J M Ruiz survey to J H Hutton for 31539.30. J C Allen and wife of Mississippi to Av B Allen for 145.78 acres of J Smith survey for 8745. D B Allen and wife to O J Ison for 90 acres of Wm Miller survey for 6000. D B Allen and wife to J C Allen for 145.78 acres of H Miller survey for 8746. J H Hutton and wife to J M Couch for 485.22 acres of J M Ruiz survey for 41243.70. Also Christmas fruit cake supplies advertised by Turner Bros with contact two phones.
Fraternal Aid association Diamond Council No 828 met at the I C O F hall on December 12. Officers for the coming year were elected and candidates initiated. Elected: J L Barnett president Frank Belken vice president Mrs Mollie Price vice president Miss Sophia Moore secretary Mrs Maggie Balken treasurer Dr Ada Kincaid medical examiner Dr W C Kimbrough medical examiner Mrs Jewel White chaplain Miss Ollie Herfry guide Raymond Davis observer Hennon Belken sentinel Frank Hulse John Ashworth Marion Henry local trustees.
Red Velvet poinsettias advertised for sale at Mrs Dicksons Millinery Par lors in connection with Wilson Hann Co. The listing notes availability through the millinery shop and partners, indicating a seasonal decor item for shoppers.
Minnis drug store unveils a new line of gift books suitable for many occasions. The selection aims to attract shoppers seeking compact, thoughtful presents.
Asthma treatment information offered free by FrontiersAthma Company. Dallas News subscribers urged to report late delivery. Local ad promotes Bob West salted peanuts and a phone contact for an agent.
Telegraphic market report from Detton shows open and close quotes for Liverpool New York and New Orleans with January and March listings. Spot quotations noted for Liverpool and New York. Prices include fractional and cent values across exchanges.
The Kyle State Bank was robbed of several thousand dollars early today. Nightwatchman R. Guinn was blindfolded and imprisoned in a boxcar after the safe was blown. The incident occurred in Kyle, and authorities initiated an investigation.
In Knoxville on December 16 J S Beasley chairman and George Renfro secretary of the Republican State committee were indicted by the Federal grand jury for violating civil service rules due to a letter sent to Federal building employees soliciting campaign contributions.
The Nickle Store announces extended evening hours through Christmas. Shoppers can visit after work to find seasonal gifts and stock up on last minute items.
A college election drama unfolds as I A elects president of the College of Industrial Arts on the suffrage ticket after a lively campaign. Campaign managers Retta Carroll Laura Larrabee Janet Mack and candidates Dr Bizzell Mr Allen and Miss Smith animate the event with parodies speeches and a vote featuring a marine band and banners. The result honors the suffrage platform amid party hisses and cheers.
A Lewisburg man C B Rader thanks Electric Bitters for curing ten years of stomach trouble and rheumatism. The ad claims relief for dyspepsia indigestion jaundice and kidney poisons. every bottle guaranteed to satisfy and priced at 50 cents at J F Raley Co.
Local ad features Mrs. T. A. Robinson of Denton Texas crediting Doan's Kidney Pills with relieving her kidney pain and backache after trying them from J F Raley Co Drug Store. The testimony urges readers to seek treatment from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as Doan's advised.
The Woodmen Circle elected officers Friday night. Names include guardian Mrs. Ludolia Johnson, advisor Mrs. Mildred Dixon, banker Mrs. Annie Matthews, clerk W. A. Matthews, attendant Mrs. Maggie Dawson, chaptain Mrs. Mary Tabor, inner sentinel Mrs. Laura Marks, manager Mrs. Edith Witherspoon, outer sentinel Mrs. Overstreet.
Jackson and Miss Lena Hosking wed Sunday morning at 7 in the home of Judge S H Hoskins. Rev Oscar T Cooper officiated in a ring ceremony. The couple, witnessed by close family, will reside in Richardson after a brief wedding trip aboard the Limited. Out of town guests included Henson Jackson Ruth Smith and Bess Stewart.
New stock of fine perfumes toilet water and socket powder available at Minni's Drug Store offering fragrance and personal care items to customers.
Apples arriving from Colorado feature wine saps and Ganos. Smith & Webster on West Oak Street offer immediate delivery with phone service at Old number 470.
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