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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1912

Page

3

Classified Ads Lost Items and Local Services

LOST RIBBON WATCH with initials R H W on gold band return to this office. LOST CHINA BROOCH with old English S return to this office. WANTED TO BUY 10000 TO 15000 worth of good vendor's lien notes no junk address Box 1 Denton Texas. FOR SALE RUBBER TIRE SURVEY WITHOUT TOP sell cheap for cash. CONCRETE WALKS LET ME FIGURE with you 8. A BUSHEY J M GURLEY CEMENT Contractor first class work right price get estimates.

Denton Texas J. M. Gurley Gustav Stickley

Christmas Trees Brighten Denton Sunday Schools

Denton Sunday schools plan Christmas trees and programs this week. First Presbyterian hosts tonight at 7 with children in prominent roles, followed by First Baptist and First Methodist on Christmas Eve with short child led performances. Central Presbyterian also holds a 7 o'clock Christmas Eve tree with gifts and candy for all.

Denton First Presbyterian First Baptist Church First Methodist Church Central Presbyterian Church Paul Baker Methodists The Baptists First Christian Church

Christmas Fill In For Home Light Bread Supply

Fragmentary Christmas note discusses sending light bread and receiving compliments on the loafs, though the text is incomplete and lacks clear names or places. The excerpt hints at a kitchen or bakery context and a sentiment of gratitude for favorable feedback.

Rail notice hints at an alehouse wagon stop request

Fragmentary text suggests a railway passenger or freight matter mentioning a wagon stop near a home. The readable portion references an at lyvry wagon stop, and a foreign fragment may indicate a request or permission context. No clear names, dates, or places are readable.

Telephone as a home necessity and installation offer

A telephone is a near necessity for homes especially during sickness accidents or fire. Individual resident rate is 150 per month while four party resident rate is 1. Call 26 to inquire about installation.

Farm trade offer near Denton with multiple land exchanges

Buyer seeks an improved farm near Denton with a small cash payment option. Proposes trade of rented residence in Central Texas, a smooth land section in Terry county, Andrews county land, plus cash for 300 acres of first-class black land in Denton county. Also open to a direct cash sale at a premium price.

Denton Texas Terry County Denton County Andrews County

Local court case filed against unknown heirs over property

The District Court action Ira Odell vs. the unknown heirs of John Martin, deceased, et al., trespass to try title to remove cloud on a property proceeds as Judge 8 H Hoskins notes the docket while Lt Davis returns from illness and attends uptown.

H. Hoskins LT. Davis District Court Ira Odell John Martin

Many Christmas Weddings in Local Homes

A series of marriages unfolds across town with Edwardg Robertson and Miss Oberia Robertson wed at the bride’s home officiated by Elder C. E. Wooldridge. subsequent ceremonies include Connelley and Howard in Krum, Davis and Sanderson in the Methodist parsonage, J. C. Williams and Clemmie Massey, Charnes-cowder pairing, and Starcher-Cagle among others. Families and friends attend in small gatherings as couples begin new homes and journeys.

Edwardg Robertson A. Wayne Robertson Little Elm Homer Edwards West Side School Oberia Robertson College of Industrial Arts C. E. Wooldridge Pearl Street Mister, Sart Geo. Robertson Ward House Wakefield Collier Billie Wilks Charlies Smith Denton Mr. Edwards Elder Wooldridge Laura Pinson Edwards Connelley-Howard Milo Connelley Wichita Falls May Howard Holliday Krum C. T Cooper Wilms Massey J. C. Williams Clemmie Massey Charnes coWder Will Baynes Jallag Clara Crowder C. L. M. Crowder Lee School South Elm Street B. A Copass First Baptist Church Mrs. Barnes Fort Worth Dallas Mr. Barney Messrs Walter Buster Jim Barnes Charlie Pierce Elizabeth Maida Maude Zumwalt Egan Emma Taylor Stella Jessie Georgia Freeman Bert Parrish Thompson Robert, Barns Deviton W.F. Egan Glenn Egan Clark Brown Austin

Late Personal News Hits Denton Area for Christmas

Dozens of residents and relatives are listed as visiting or returning for the holidays. George Harris in Pilot Point, J. M. Griffin near Sanger, T. B. Breeding from Bartonville, Mrs. Lou Owsley from Fort Worth, and many others are noted as spending Christmas with family in Denton and nearby towns.

George Harris Pilot Point Ed Wageoner Haskell M. Pace Francis Kluck Thorpe Springs Christian College Olive Matthews Milburn W. W. Wright Baby Amarillo John Ewan Eugene Whitehead Decatur Decatur High School Kearie Eugene Berry Varsity Thomas E. Berry John Hauslein University F. A. Hauslein D. H. Wisdom NE. Fairbanks Company Eure Will Tanner Univeretta B. C. Tanner Elaine Frances Lewis Austin Hayden Lewis J. H Williams Sherman Louise Tillie Hopkin Bretham Freq Hopkins Harry Lowe Valley View A. L Tabor Margery Ballard Mason Baker Shamrock Wheeler County T.E. Peters,Jr Frederick Vonnie Peters Leterline T. E. Peters Clark Brown Denton Raymond Fox Lou Ledbetter Texas Christian University At Fort Worth L. T. Fox R. Ledbetter W.C. McGintie Dallas E. L. McGintie Abilene A. R. McGintie W. C. McGintie A. L. Richards Norman Mr. Richards Oklahoma State University John and Frank Bain Trinity, University At Waxahachie Silverton F.E. Piner Lavinia Gillesipie Wichita Falls Gr. Gillespie West Oak G. W. Wilhelm Margaret

Our City Builds Itself by Local Spending

Essay urges residents to keep dollars in the community to strengthen welfare and local welfare programs. It emphasizes duty to invest at home and support neighborhood growth through mindful spending.

The Housewife Reads Advertisements for Savings

The article urges housewives to stretch dollars by studying today's ads. Merchants post timely announcements to benefit shoppers, urging readers to take advantage of the deals and savings shown in the paper.

Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Ad

An old advertisement promotes Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a 50 cent treatment to restore hair color and luster, claim it firms scalp health and growth, and offers a money back guarantee after a trial.

Wyeth

Classifieds Offer Sale Space for Local Advertisers

If you have something to sell, use the classifieds to reach local buyers. Post clear descriptions and prices to attract quick responses. Reach readers seeking deals today in the community pages.

Santa Claus Letters From Missing Names Sealed Requests

A collection of child hopefuls from various addresses requests gifts for Christmas. Claire Byrd seeks a sleepy doll, china dishes, cradle, tricycle, red gloves, oranges, candy and nuts. James Elbert asks a tool chest, bugle, gloves and gifts for his baby sister. The list includes Elizabeth Elbert, Maurine Parks, Lorena Prunty and others, with items ranging from chairs to dolls and books.

Claire Byrd N. Lovust Juanita Blanchard James Elbert Barnard Elizabeth Elbert Bernard Maurine Parks Cole Lorena Prunty W. Hickory Billie Whiskers

Card of Thanks to Denton Fire Department

The Reynolds family expresses deep gratitude to the Denton Fire Department for their efforts Saturday afternoon that saved their home from a fire. W. L. Reynolds.

Denton W. L. Reynolds

Den ton Classified Ad Replies Highlight Reader Interest

A Denton store classified ad elicited many responses this week as readers read the advertising columns and replied to offers. The notices illustrate active consumer engagement and the reach of local ads.

Denton Brough* Weany

Supreme Court Recesses Until January 6

The Supreme Court recessed today until January 6 without ruling on stockholders rights in the distribution of Union Pacific stock. Associated Press dispatch from Washington notes no decision issued.

Associated Press Dispatch Washington Supreme Court Union Pacific

Thrifty Shopper Prefers Local Merchants Over Mail Orders

The thrift shopper who buys from local merchants is wiser than one who purchases by mail order. She avoids inflated shipments and unnecessary extras, buying less but closer to her actual needs and wants from home shops.

Snopper

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