First gas turned into consumer's pipes today
The first connections of gas piping to mains were made Thursday and the system is ready for use. A 250 pound test revealed only one leak due to a bad plug while a 50 pound pressure was kept in the main overnight. Consumers must sign a contract and deposit $5 before taps are made. Local plumbers report busy for dwellings and businesses with gas stores and heaters in demand ahead of the holidays.
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Denton
Hodges Io
Dr King's New Discovery Sold For Colds And Pneumonia
The winter and spring killer pneumonia is warned against by cold and grip attacks. Dr King's New Discovery is praised by Mrs. George W Place of Rawsonville Vermont for colds croup and bronchial affections. Priced 50 cents to 1 dollar with trial bottle free at J F Raley Co.
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Dr. King
George W. Place
Rawsonville
J. F. Raley & Co
Tax Collector Hennen Receives $6542.03 Tax Payment
The Santa Fe railroad mailed the largest single tax payment to Tax Collector Hennen since taking office. The $6542.03 voucher covered county school and state taxes. The notice ends with a bakery or hardware ad by Turner Bros.
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Hennen
Santa Fe Railroad
Hall's Catarrh Cure Offers Deafness Remedy
An advertisement claims deafness arises from inflamed Eustachian tubes and catarrh. It asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure nine of ten cases and offers $100 for uncured cases, urging readers to send for circulars from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Local News In Brief Highlights Health and Meetings
Dr. J. M. Inge and Dr. J. A. Thomas are sick with the grip and pneumonia respectively. Dr. J. R. Edwards shows improvement after a serious illness. A deed transfers 224 acres from Mrs. L. P. Grissom to G. A. Newman for 7840 dollars. A Maccabees meeting is scheduled for tonight at seven.
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The
Maccabees
J. A. Thomas
West Oak
J. R. Edwards
L. P. Grissom
G. A. Newman
R. A. Johnson
Nancy Coker
B. M. Burleson
Pickles Galore at T C Sample Supply
Headquarters for a wide range of pickles including sweet manioes fresh Dills sweet relish School pickles medium sour cucumbers and sweet mixed pickles available in bulk Call for your next order and be pleased by our selection T C SAMPLE
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T. C. Sample
Notice to Street Car Patrons
Denton Traction Co announces early service for students starting tomorrow at 5 40 morning to catch early trains. R J Wilson president signs the notice.
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Denton Traction CO
R. J. Wilson
Local notes and visits from Dallas and nearby towns
Dudley Cox was in Dallas yesterday. Bb Blewett returned from Dallas. J T Baggett is near Waketon today. Miss Persohn of Keller visits here on Houston Street. Mr and Mrs E L McCombs of Walters Oklahoma spend Christmas near Waketon. An advertisement promotes HERBINE as a bowel regulator priced 50c sold by R H Garrison.
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Dudley Cox
Dallas
Bb. W. Blewett
J. T. Baggett
Waketon
Miss Persohn
Keller
Houston
E. L. McCombs
Walters
R. H. Garrison
John M Allen Succumbs After Paralyzing Stroke
John M. Allen a prominent farmer living five miles west of the city suffered a paralytic stroke about 5 am Thursday and was reported in critical condition by his physician. He died at 3:20 later that day.
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John Allen
Allen
New Life Pills Ad Promises Health Restoration
Shaming a plot against health, the advertisement claims Dr. things New Life Pills can compel right action of stomach, liver and bowels to end distress. Priced 25c at J. F. Raley & Co. outlets.
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Tate
J. F. Raley & Co
Local Notables and Visitors Reported in Dellas Area
In Dellas area on December 16, several residents and visitors were noted including Mr. and Mrs. L. P. McCombs Mrs. W. W. Sherrill J. M. Hendrix and J. ms. Chambers. Others mentioned are Luther Adcock and family from Little Elm Miss Gertrude Cobb returning from Denton Mrs. Urban Moore and daughter visiting Dallas.
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Lewisville
L. P. McCombs
W. W. Sherrill
J. M. Hendrix
Ms. Chambers
Dellas
Louis May Savage
Luther Adcock
Little Elm
Gertrude Cobb
Denton
Urban Moore
Dallas
D. F. Kirkpatrick
Medical Association
Edna Cowan
Lula May Hatcher
Fort Worth
Ella Saunders
Emma Jones
Mabel Jenkins
Daisy Barrett
Mable Hudson
Nita Hayes
Teachers’ Institute
Will Chappel
Carrollton
Will McKamey
J. L. Simmons
Lawrence Fox
Denton Excluded From 25 Cent Extra Charge on Gas Hoses
A Daily notice claims a 25 cent per $100 extra on mercantile risks using rubber hoses for gas, per Texas General Basis schedules. Denton is now advised by the fire ingurant actuary's office that the city will not be subjected to this surcharge.
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Texas
Fire Ingurant Actuary’s
Denton
Whitesboro Father Recovers Runaway Sons in Denton
Mr. Wiley of Whitesboro tracked his fifteen year old son and another Whitesboro youth after two days of calls across North Texas. Denton officers aided in locating the boys near the depot where they had spent the night in a seed house. Mr. Wiley returned them home on the flyer.
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Mr. Wiley
Whitesboro
Texas
Arnold
Whiteshoro
Shout for Joy Praises Electric Bitters Aid
C B Rader of Lewisburg West Virginia thanks Electric Bitters for curing a ten year rheumatism and severe stomach trouble. The advertisement claims perfect suitability for dyspepsia indigestion jaundice and kidney poisons. Each bottle sold for 50 cents at J F.
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C. B. Rader
Lewisburg
W. Va
J. F. Raley & Co
Get the boy a watch at Minnis' drug store
A short shopper notice promotes affordable gifts for boys, offering watches from Minnis' Drug Store with prices starting at one dollar and up, inviting customers to browse the selection.
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Minnis
City Park Board elects officers in first meeting
City Park board held its initial meeting on Tuesday and elected Ed F. Bates as chairman J C Coit as vice chairman Mrs W C Edwards as secretary and Mrs R H Garrison as treasurer. Ballards Snow Liniment advertised as a powerful remedy for neuralgia with prices listed and sold by R H Garrison.
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City Park Board
Ed F. Bates
J. C. Coit
W. C. Edwards
R. H. Garrison
Ballard
Advt
Fine line of box paper and other niceties at Minnis Drug Store
A small note highlights a fine line of box paper and other stationery at Minnis Drug Store. The description hints at a traditional, well stocked drug store offering tasteful writing supplies.
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Minnis’ Drug Store
Motions for Re Hearing Filed in Busch Broun Appeal
Attorneys for plaintiff Frank Busch filed a motion for a re hearing in the Texarkana Court of Civil Appeals after the court affirmed the lower court judgment in the suit against E T Broun and others. The ad also promotes Ballard’s Horehound Syrup with prices and seller details.
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Busch-Broun Sunt
Frank Busch
Texarkana Court of Civil Appeals
Busch
E. T. Broun
Real estate transfers list multiple 1900s property sales
J A Barton and wife transfer 100 acres in Gideon Walker survey to T J Barton for 2600 dollars. G W Gilliam and wife sell 5 acres in Martin Langston survey to J H Hammons for 175 dollars. J N Jones sells 1 acre in Hirambough survey to J H Hammons for 35 dollars. H W Toney and wife convey an 80 acre interest in Patrick Rock survey to T M Hampton for 75 dollars. W E Decker and wife to J R Salmon 30 acres on Elm creek for 837 50. T W Watkins and wife sell 46 acres in Moreau Forest survey to C N Price for 2300 dollars. Also an ad for Ballard's Horehound Syrup with plaster promotion.
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J. A. Barton
T. J. Barton
G. W. Gilliam
J. H. Hammons
J. N. Jones
Hirambough
H. W. Toney
T. M. Hampton
Patrick Rock
W. E. Decker
J. R. Salmon
Elm Creek
T. W. Watkins
C. N. Price
Moreau Forest Survey
Minnis Drug Store Offers Fountain Pen at One Dollar
R. J. Wilson, president, promotes a fountain pen at Minnis drug store priced at one dollar. The promotion highlights value and accessibility for customers seeking writing instruments.
First Christian Church Set to Elect Officers Next Sunday
Nine members of the church official board including trustees elders and deacons will be elected by the congregation at the end of the morning service. Pastor A. D. Rogers urges full turnout for the elections.
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The
First Christian Church
A. D. Rogers
Min nis drug store offers new stock of cosmetics and powders
Fire at the Oatman hotel caused only a small kitchen blaze after a stove fire. The third district alarm around 11 week night brought responders, and the fire was quickly controlled with minimal damage. Turner Bros. grocers promote delivery and Santa season sweets.
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Third District
Oatman Hotel
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Wilson-Hann Co
Taylor Hardware CO
Jersey
A. D
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Wow
W.E. McCabe
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Lone Star Restaurant
T.L McDonald, M.D
Garrison's Drug Store
J W Sullivan
Hill
Braddock Building
West Oak Street
Turner Bros
Dr. J. M. Inge
Lod V. Robertson
Raley & Co
Haps
Denton County National Bank
G. H. Blewett
J. F. Raley
W. B. McClurkan
Pres
J. L. Blewett
V. Pres
B. H. Weavenport
R. M. Barns
tCashier
John M. Allen
W.T. Bailey & Co
Herrick
Tefoet Inn
Parisian
Gilletts
Waterman’s
Carbo
South Side
Evers Hardware Co
Santa Claus
Lipscomb Drug Store
Accordian
C. R. Hamilton & CO
East Side Square
Julian Scruggs
North Texas
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