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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1912
Page
4
A Christmas day raid by Deputy Sheriff Pat Gallagher led to seven complaints charging gaming. It was the only Christmas arrests by the sheriff’s office that day, described as quiet.
A short note describes a fine line of box paper and other station ery available at Winnis drug store. The item list suggests a general stationery assortment alongside customary drugstore offerings.
New suits include Mrs A M Bush v Victor E Gai lor et al for trespass to try title to remove a cloud and damages. Lethea Flowers v Tom Flowers seeks divorce. Also an advertisement for Ballard’s Horehound Syrup claims relief for coughs and lung irritation with prices noted. Sold by R H Garrison.
Citizens express heartfelt gratitude to the Denton Fire Department and all who assisted in saving property after a fire on the 21st instant. The reply notes improvements will be replaced as soon as arrangements are made, signed by Mr. and Mrs. Odges.
An advertisement touts Butklen's Arnica Salve for skin eruptions blotches sores and pimples claiming it cleans up rough complexions. It boasts effectiveness on hiczema salt rheum sore lips chapped hands chilblains burns cuts and bruises and piles with a 25 cent price at J F Raley Co.
Roanoke figures list Mrs. J. Zs Bludworth visiting relatives. Mrs. Ken Pickett entertains Elks. Dr. Clyce of Sherman and Leonard Pyle of Nashville are among visitors. Local names include Miss Unn Brand, the Brand family of Hamlin, Prot and Mrs. Humphries, W. B. Hood of Aleo, Guy Bourland, C. E. Robinson, Laney of Denton, John Harmonson of Justin, W. P. Davis in Fort Worth, Hector Pyle of Seattle, and T. C. Keighey and family from Denton. Multiple residents and guests noted.
An advertisement touts HERBINE as a great bowel regulator that purifies the system and vitalizes the blood, promising digestion improvement for 50 cents through R. H. Garrison. A tax notice urges Denton County taxpayers to pay promptly to avoid a last minute rush, with Parks & Lester and Fox Brothers handling moves.
A Christmas appeal suggests giving a bank book as a gift bearing a child’s name. Start an account with $1 to $20 or more, encouraging the child to add pennies and nickels, building saving habits for life.
The column reports on Shada Donaldson's engagement announcement at 47 South Elm Street in Denton on December 1 1912 and recounts Christmas Eve activities at Mrs Francis Craddock's home and Louise Daugherty's party. It details the Elks Club annual Christmas dance with decorated hall, a Majestic orchestra program, punch service, and a list of attendees from Dallas Fort Worth Sanger Abilene and local families.
Transfers filed this week include parcels from William E Bryant to D S Donald for 160 acres at 13000 dollars and other large deeds, plus 63.92 acres to Denton Oil and Gin Co for 6000 dollars and 117.58 acres for 8320.60 dollars. Also an ad touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a pneumonia preventive with testimonials and guarantee, offered by J F Raley & Co with trial bottle free.
A fragment notes Minnis' drug store selling good fountain pens at prices from one dollar up. It also reports P C Withers S Rick en suffering a stroke this afternoon and being very low, remaining unconscious at four o'clock. An unrelated testimonial praises Electric Bitters for stomach trouble and rheumatism, with a promotional line urging readers to try the product at J F Raley & Co. for 50 cents.
A local ad urges shoppers to buy a boy a watch at Minnis' drug store with prices starting at one dollar and up. The notice emphasizes affordable gift options and the store’s stock for holiday season shoppers.
A Tuesday afternoon blaze at the residence of Mrs D L Long caused a small fire that burned out without damage. The item also promotes Ballard's Horehound Syrup and a free plaster with each bottle.
An advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a harmless solution to gray hair. It claims to restore natural color, remove dandruff, stop hair loss, and promote growth with regular use. Sold for fifty cents at drug stores with money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
A vintage medical advertisement promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills claiming to restore health by stimulating the stomach liver and bowels. The copy urges readers to act against digestive distress and notes the product is sold at J. F. for 25 cents.
New stock of fine perfumes toilet water and socket powder at Min nis drug store. MARRIAGE REGISTER listing include Wm C Barnes Dallas with Clara Crowder Sam Hodges and Martha Weddle D W Newton Lewisville with Tommie Duker etc. Ballard's Snow Liniment advertised for pain relief with price and local seller R H Garrison.
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