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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1913
Page
4
The January Holland's issue notes flood disruptions halted Dr. Carrick's second inspection trips and left the Clean City contest without a decision. Denton Bonham Abilene and Marshall previously tied at 96 percent.
Hundreds attend the funeral at South Methodist church in Denton for W. B. Francis a longtime resident and church member. Rev. J Foster Pierce and Rev. Oscar T Cooper lead services with Masons and Knights of Pythias honoring the deceased. Special music marks the rites and a silent cortege accompanies the body to the cemetery for the Masonic burial service.
One hundred dollar reward offered for incurable catarra cases. Cheney & Co of Toledo endorses F. J. Cheney as honorable and able to fulfill obligations. National Bank of Commerce signs. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and sold by all druggists for 75 cents per bottle. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Holiday stock arrives with walnuts, nuts, apples, oranges and assorted fruits. Customers urged to call PAS CHALL'S for orders and pickup details.
An advertisement for the Texas Wonder tonic claims to cure kidney and bladder ailments in men and women and regulate child bladder health. It promises a two months course per bottle and offers mail order if not carried by local druggists, with testimonials from Texas and address for Dr. E. W. Hall in St. Louis.
Special Ivy nice items attract shoppers to Paschall's holiday sale. Call for details on the fruits and nuts assortment and other seasonal offerings.
An old advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a cure for constipation and related ailments. It asserts the body is poisoned by waste and promises rapid relief, available for 25 cents from H. E. Bucklen & Co. in Philadelphia or St. Louis.
Local updates note W T Bailey in Garza on business and several residents traveling to Dallas or nearby towns for Christmas visits. J Fred Rayzor’s wife aids her ill sister in Greenville while Gilbert Waldrip, Liano manager, visits home. Henderson Robertson of Frisco reports Henderson Brothers hogs won second at Chicago stock show after a protest was withdrawn.
Our Christmas stock arrives in full and tempting assortments. Just drop around to see the new goods at Paschall's.
The corrected Christmas graduates list adds Olive Owens Mary Hogue Charlie Aldredge Katherine Wisdom Vernelle Allison Beatrice Swaf ford Annabelle Garvin Lois Bailey Ola Yeatts Edith Rogers Harlan Mahan William Bridges Homer McNew Ned Milligan Wynne Wooley. Mrs Dickson sells plumes and fancy feathers at cost.
A drug store ad states the writer has 35 years of experience in prescription preparation and emphasizes drug selection and compounding. It urges readers to trust the pharmacist to support the physician and patient care.
J A Millinnis advertises thirty six years of experience at East Side Square phone 488 on the local trade page.
From indications this morning we are going to have more rainy weather. The peanut thresher was delayed again on account of the rain. Mr. and Mrs. Brandenberger entertained the young people with a party Friday night. A crowd from Cooper community attended. Joe Pittman went to Fort Worth. The Sand Hill school closed until after New Year’s. Mrs. Claud Williams visited her mother-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Briggs hosted a fruit supper. A carload of peanuts was sold to Mr. Webb for the peanut factory at Cleburne. Local residents in town included Bud Mercer, J. W. Dunagin, Jim Harber, Evan Mercer, Miss Frankie Hutchinson, Miss Neema Dunagin, Mrs. Brandenberger, and others.
The advertisement claims Dr Hobsons Eczema Ointment cures chronic skin eruptions including eczema tetter and salt rheum. Geo W Fitch of Mendota Illinois praises relief after many doctors failed. The maker guarantees satisfaction or money back and offers mail order from De Pfeiffer Chemical Co. Philadelphia or St Louis.
Mrs. S. J. King, living six miles south of town, has typhoid fever. Miss Bertha Carmack is ill at 182 West Oak Street with appendicitis. Elmer Reynolds of Sherman is sick at the home of his aunt, Mrs. Cage Price.
Mrs. F. M. Shanks is ill with acute indigestion at her home on Center street. Her condition prompted local observers to note the illness without report of hospitalization or treatment.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Claude Lane formerly of Denton in Denver Colorado on Sunday.
In District Court J B Adone sues C Hendrickson and others for debt and foreclosure with the action filed on December 17 in the district court.
Virginia L. Wilcoxson sues Van G. Wilcoxson in district court on Wednesday seeking a divorce. Court papers name the spouses and set the case for further action.
Birth notices state Mr. and Mrs. Will Anderson welcome a boy and Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Jackson near Denton welcome a boy.
In a depot affray Wednesday Will Bushey had his coat slashed by a knife during a dispute over vending rights. Marshal Goode made arrests.
The city fire department members and their families enjoyed an unusually pleasant annual banquet on Wednesday evening. A home made feast, attractively spread by the ladies, filled the table. Afterward the young people danced to orchestra music until midnight.
The notice promotes a show featuring Frank Chance billed as a dan dy comedy at the Princess theater tonight.
Mrs. Dickson advertises ribbons offered at cost price. Item variety and quantities available for shoppers seeking bargain fabrics from a local merchant.
A vintage advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as an instant remedy for clogged nostrils and head colds. It claims quick opening of air passages, relief from headache and catarrh, and suggests buying a small bottle at any drug store for overnight improvement.
Mrs Dickson offers hats at cost and Denton neighbors note fresh fruits and green goods gain recognition for quality. Visit or call for orders and we will be responsible for merit.
Turn Er Bros advertises Wizard Triangle Potish Map priced at $1.50 with one quart Wizard Oil free. The note implies a bundled promotion from the retailer.
During winter months Morgan's Hygienic Vegetable Soap is available at Paschall's Phone 86 and delivered promptly. Mrs. L. T. Fowkes promotes fine apples shipped into Denton. Jersey cow for sale. See Bros, Turner.
John T. Bonner of Tyler as state manager of the K P Endowment Bank attended Elm Lodge No 30 in Denton Thursday for its regular meeting.
The Baptist Church elected officers for the next year effective January. Trustees include Joe M. Evans W P McKee Jim Burns J A Barton W A Shaw. deacons W B Bizzell W L Buster J T Sherrod N E Fairman J S Carlisle D M Reeve J W Cook. Ushers list R Hamilton R E Turner W F E Mann John Jones D F Fitzgerald J E Barnes Fred Rayzor Joe Evans R A Sledge. H A Wolfsohn re elected chorister Mrs H A Wolfsohn pianist Rai Ray Brady clerk S A Gibson treasurer J H Leggett Sunday school superintendent.
Invigorating tonic claims to drive out malaria enrich the blood and strengthen the system for both adults and children. A true tonic priced at 50 cents.
Paschall ships fresh goods ahead of Christmas with a special apple order highlighted. The article promotes trying the offerings from Paschall during the holiday period.
Frank Chance the famed baseball manager stars in a outdoor themed comedy drama. Miss Gwendoline Pares and Ned Burton join him as leading players in what critics call the best baseball play produced.
A witty Edison comedy tale ridiculing a zealous prohibitionist. The piece promises a sharp satire with risqué humor, ending with the protagonist’s downfall to leave audiences with a smile.
A husband pretends to be a burglar to cure his wife’s constant apprehension. A real burglar arrives, along with Mr. Smith next door, triggering a series of comic developments with constant laughter.
A two part feature produced by the Victor Company highlights Fritzi Brunett and Glen White in a clearly told plot reported as strong and engaging.
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