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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1912
Page
4
A testimonial ad asserts natural warnings precede quakes and stresses early care for back pain and kidney or bladder trouble. It touts electric Bitters as a remedy with claims of relief and renewed well being. Peter Bondy of South Rockwood Maryland endorses it as a great kidney medicine. 50 cents at J F Raley Co.
Kathyrn Haskins, a West Side school pupil, was thought to have broken a shoulder during a tug of war but was found to have only a very slight sprain after officials clarified the tug time involved was merely pushing and tumbling. She returned to class Thursday.
The Farmers Gin Co. led by manager W. J. Hamilton promotes meat tickets to save money for patrons and invites cotton sellers to bring cotton to the gin for payment at the highest market price. The notice urges participation for the coming week.
J E Wood and wife transfer lots 2 and 3 block 20 Healy addition Lewisville to G W Wood for 100 dollars. H R Elbert transfers to Mrs H R Elbert Lewisville lots. J L Chambers sells 72 14 acres in Denton County for 3800 dollars. Jno Bowen and wife convey 25 acres in Wilson Medlin survey to A W Wilson for 325 dollars.
One hundred and ninety chattel mortgages were filed with County Clerk Button during January marking an unusually large month for filings. The report highlights a surge in secured transactions and the activity of local lenders in the period.
Classified ad promotes savings on meals at Ipeal Restaurant with a pay today offer. Urges readers to act now and subscribe for future deals.
The jury in the suit of G. A. Brown vs. Wm. White in the County court awarded plaintiff $2.5 and denied damages alleged by defendant. The case began Wednesday and the January term ends Saturday. State vs. Jess Brewer pleaded guilty to gaming and was fined $10. Estate of Tom Lovell proceedings awarded $1,000 for minor children and $500 to Sadie Lovell as exempt property.
Deputy County Clerk John R. Howards returns to work Monday after months away due to an injured leg. W R Orr who covered the County and Commissioners courts may return to Garza while Mr Edwards is reassigned.
Notice from Magill and Shepard of West side square that their furniture undertaking stock remains untouched after a barn incident. They invite customers to visit or call for needs in their line and offer poultry collection in city limits via G W Elbert.
Ed Neal was fatally shot while at home in Oklahoma according to Dallas News reports. His wife was wounded in the nose and his seven year old daughter in the arm when buckshot shattered through a window. A young man was arrested and jailed at Many, Louisiana.
Mason Michigan resident L. A. Stid nearly died from exposure during a merciless storm. He credits quick relief to King's New Discovery after a neighbor supplied cases. doctors feared pneumonia but he continued the remedy and recovered. The ad promotes this medicine as safe for coughs colds or lung trouble priced 50 cents and 1.60 trial bottle with guaranteed availability via J. Fr. Raley & Co.
In a tough crop year the grocer Long and King emphasizes steady growth and readiness to fill orders. The brief notes the company’s continued confidence and commitment to service.
A vintage ad asserts wealth cannot buy peace of mind and promotes Curtis Laxative Syrup as a safe vegetable remedy for stomach upset liver and kidney issues. It claims the product is purely vegetable and efficient with eight ounce bottles priced at five cents.
Tax collectors report steep daily receipts with $11 152 18 on Tuesday $15 912 and $7 613 40 on Wednesday. City polls nearly 600 paid including firefighters. delinquent lists not yet compared to last year. Property taxes show about $3 500 delinquent. three day total exceeds $13 000, over a third of period collection.
The First Methodist church in Denton held the first in a series of sermons titled Young Men Who Conquer. About 250 young men attended as the Normal Glee Club performed and six ushers assisted. Future talks include A Young Man Who Experienced Christian Nurture on Feb 4 and A Young Man with World Influence on Feb 11 with open invitations from the pastor.
A promotional blurb touts a meal ticket from IDFAL RESTAURANT claiming cures for stomach liver and kidney issues and more. It cites a testimonial from W. Evans of Danville Virginia and notes purchase at J F Raley Co. the price is unspecified.
Take your poultry to Elbert and the cash at 31 Kinney Street. The ad notes Minnis Drug Store making prescription work a specialty and promotes its service location for poultry and payments.
In Cochran Georgia Tom Moore recounts a severe instep sore that healed after using Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The advertisement claims the salve treats eld running sores ulcers boils burns cuts bruises eczema and piles and promotes purchase at J F Raley & Co for 25 cents.
By mutual consent Ball retires from the business and R L Lester will resume the firm and assume all indebtedness and liabilities of the firm. Lester will collect all notes and accounts due.
Firefighters battled a dramatic blaze on West Hickory Street damaging the Paterson building and church area. Losses included hay, feed, grain, coal, and a total destruction of the Green livery stable. two big pumps failed and thousands watched as volunteers saved the church interior and furniture.
A Baptist church collapses as fire engulfs debris and eye grass on Sycamore Street. Fire alarms trigger full mobilization. crowds gather at the square. Majestic theater clears out. horses run loose until owners recover them. Fire crews clip lines and restore power around nine.
Taylor Bros offers cotton cleaning at the gin with prices from three to five dollars higher than uncleaned seed cotton. The listing notes the highest market price paid for seed cotton at the gin and up the square.
G W Elbert advertises poultry sales and purchases, providing old and new phone numbers for contact at Barber's store. The brief notice urges readers to ring the listed phones for poultry dealings.
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