Classified Ads and Local Notices Highlight Town Commerce
A jumble of notices lists officials and candidates for city posts, a carload of mules for sale, wood selling and cutting services, room rentals, second hand items, meat market offerings, and local businesses in Denton Texas. It mentions JIM GOODE, GARRETT WELLS, FAYETTE SMITH, E. I. KEY, R. LEDBETTER, J. P. EERLEY, JOE L. MERCER, J.M. GURLEY, W. W. BAXTER, J. A. BARTON, and others, with references to Eagan’s barn in Krum, and local phone numbers.
Strayed Heifer Inquires For Return Of Owner
Strayed yellow jersey heifer with Dish face and crumply horned traits reported near T. F. Jasper. Contact details provided for owner to reclaim this missing calf.
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T. F. Jasper
Lost items reported in February scattered notices
Lost fur gloves between San Ger and Forester ranch cited with reward. Lost ribbon fob torn with gold engraved B returned to J T Baker. Brown leather exchange bank purse with about 75 cents to Robt Lomax Jr or Record office. Gold plated watch lost between Alliance MI and square with reward for return to the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanger
Forester Ranch
Buckeria Palms
Forester, Jr
J. T. Baker
Brown Leather Exchange Bank
Lomax Jr
Alliance Mi
Square
Houses For Rent And Sale Notices In City
Classified ad items list multiple properties for rent including a nice cottage on North Elm and furnished rooms on West Mulberry and Mounts Avenue. Also several sale offers for a house on Ham Avenue, a Jersey cow, a horse, farm equipment, and second-hand typewriters. Trade details include prices, terms, and contact points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Elm Street
Isde
Ham Avenue
Goodman
Local Notices from a Historic Small-Town Phone Book
A compact, fragmented historical snippet lists residents and trades: Jake Johnson offering wood sawing from 57 white and 23 old phone. Mrs McCann seeking piano and voice clays at 101 Oakland St. Henry Ealtreuther doing wood work blacksmithing horseshoeing and rubber-tiring. Mrs W P Coon selling lightbread via old phone 622. quick messenger service by W A Brashears. Godwin and Richards brick and cement contractors. Reynolds and Hodges milk and cream by 426 old 297 new. J C Farris on East McKinney St. oat man hotel move. Fred Moore City Meat Market proprietor John Keesee delivering meat from West Oak. dray service by Lester and Paschall from Fox Bros with both phones.
Shoeshop Opened Behind Kunz Bakery in Airdome Building
G Schablow sky opens a fill shoeshop behind Kunz's bakery offering all kinds of repairing neatly done. F M Griffith shoe repairs done right on quick notice at Airdome Building Hickory Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. ‘. Schablowsky
Kunz’ Bakery
Airdome
Hickory St
Autos for Hire by W. W. Bil Angeley
W W Bil Angeley offers auto hire with old phone 330 and new phone 448. Automobiles repaired.
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W. W. Bilangeley
Dentists Listed With Addresses In Denton Texas
Dr. W. A Jones and J. W. Fralix operate at West Side Square and South side Square Denton Texas. W. & Rowell D.D.S. locate over McCray's on the south side square. Chas Saunders operates a dentist office over Long & King after February 1st. Both phones listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A Jones
West Side Square
J. W. Fralix
Southide Square
Upsite
Denton
Texas
W. &. Rowell
D. D
McCray
South Side Square
Chas. Saunders
Long & King
Cement Contractor Burh and Gurley Advertises Work
J M Gurley and A S Bushey advertise as cement contractors offering first class work at the right price. They invite readers to get estimates for concrete or brick work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Bushey
J. M. Gurley
Veterinarian Office Listed in Lipscomb Block
W E Botts a graduate veterinarian opens at Hancock and Son blacksmith shop on S Elm St Lipscomb block with new phone 269 for residence and new 132 for business while old number 486 remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. BE. Botts
Hencock & Son Blacksmith Shop
S. Elm St
Lipscomb Block
Poultry and eggs for sale from Denton Texas listings
White Orpington Farm Garza Texas offers a utility pen and eggs priced at 3 dollars per 15. Rhode Island Reds eggs 1 dollar per setting. Roosters, good dividends at 1 dollar each. 16 pens poultry includes Wyandottes Leghorns RI Reds Langshans Orpingtons and bantams. Also duck eggs 1.50 per 13. Mrs E T Broun new phone 363. Denton duck farm advertises Indian Runner ducks 1.50 per 13 and 15 eggs for 1.50. Fox Bros Ford Automobiles.
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White Orpington Farm
Garza
Texas
Rhode Island
W. Francis Grady
North Locust Street
Denton
Tex
Plymouths
Wyandottes
Kanady Saddlery and Beed House
Hite
Fawn
E. T. Broun
R. L. McReynolds
Route 2
Aubrey
Denton Duck and Dairy Farm
T. F. Jasper
Tin Work and Plumbing with Gas Connections Offered
A tradesperson offers tin work, general plumbing, and gas connection services and promises to complete projects properly with a clear estimate provided before starting.
One Dose Prevents a Cold Scent Package Ad
An old advertisement extols Pape's Cold Compound as a swift cure for colds and grippe with a regimen of a dose every two hours for three doses. It claims rapid relief of headache stuffed nose feverishness sore throat and rheumatic twinges. The ad emphasizes no quinine in the formula and urges readers to accept no substitute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape
Denton Native Miss Effie McMurray Weds Paris Man
Miss Effie McMurray formerly of Denton married W A Enoch in Paris at the Hooks House parlors. The ceremony was conducted by Revs W B Kendall and R P Caldwell. The bride, sister of Mrs Arthur Caddell of Denton, has long served as cashier for Burton-Peel. Mr Enoch, a Paris resident for about fifteen years, has worked as a traveling salesman for Rothschilds Hat of St Louis. They will travel to St Louis before returning to settle in Paris. The ring bearer was Mrs W T Bailey’s daughter, Mrs Helen Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris Daily Advocate
Effie McMurray
Denton
W. T. Bailey
W. A. Enoch
Hooks House
W. B. Kendall
R. P. Caldwell
Arthur Cad
St. Louis
Helen Bailey
Hall's Catarrh Cure Adverts by F J Cheney Co
Frank J Cheney a senior partner of F J Cheney & Co pledges to pay 100 dollars for each incurable catarrh case. Notarized December 6 1886 in Toledo Ohio. The cure is taken internally and targets blood and mucous surfaces. Sent testimonials offered. Sold by all druggists for 75 cents. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Fim
Hall
A. W. Gleason
Seth
Little Elm Local Notes Highlight Brief Visits and Births
Unfavorable weather worries farmers. Denton visitors include Mr and Mrs F L Hardwick and Dr S Dunkin. Vera Humes, Jessie Willbank ill. Home talent play raised 37 dollars with Rev Ely’s welcome. Births announced for Ed Hart and wife on Feb 7 and Dr Dunkin on Feb 8. Visits from Prosper, Corinth, Lewisville, Pilot Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Elm
F. L. Hardwick
Denton
Vera Humes
Ferguson
Prosper
Ely
Della Woods
Dallas
Ruby Fowler
Corinth
Mattie Clark
Ed Hart
S. Dunkin
Farms For Sale In Denton Wise And Ponder Areas
Several farms offered at 40 to 65 dollars an acre. Denton county property includes 200 acres near a railroad town with 140 acres cultivated, multiple outbuildings, an orchard, and near schools churches and stores. Wise county tract 120 acres on main road with 75 cultivated and remaining grass at 40 dollars per acre. Ponder area 125 acres of deep black waxy soil in cultivation priced at 65 dollars per acre.
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Denton County
Wise County
Ponder
Late Personal News From Fort Worth and Nearby
Local society notes list visits and travels of numerous figures: J. W. Ripy of Fort Worth. Levi G. Belew from Pilot Point. W. J. Waggoner returning from Haskell. A. W. Robertson of Little Elm visiting his daughter Mea. Mrs. Joza Dickson back from St. Louis and Chicago markets. Rev. Oscar T. Cooper from Washington and New York. Rev. Matthew T. Andrews of Hillsboro. Dr. Hill Rowe departing for Mexico and Philadelphia for Pennsylvanian post graduates. E. W. Carlson and wife of Chicago leaving for Sherman to see CB Dorchester family. Rev. J. J. Atchley back from Cooper after sixty-five conversions and fifty to sixty accessions, to begin two weeks at Aubrey. Miss Cassie Seay of McKinney at J. Ed Wilson Jr funeral. Seay recounts near asphyxiation in McKinney department store collapse last month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Ripy
Fort Worth
Levi G. Belew
Pilot Point
W. J. Waggoner
Haskell
A. W. Robertson
Little Elm
Mea. L. Homer Edwards
Joza Dickson
St. Louis
Chicago
Oscar T. Cooper
Washington, D. C
New York
Matthew T. Andrews
Cooper
Aubrey
Cassie Seay
McKinney
J. Ed Wilson
Local News in Brief and Community Notes
Mrs J C Colt is sick with asthma. About twenty members of the Woman's Shakespeare club went to Fort Worth for the matinee of Everybody. Heavy rain fell Monday night with about five eighths inch. Continued rains hinder farm work but improve soil. Deed filed transferring 13 acres of Thomas B Cox survey for 10600 to C H and Emma Knapp. Lincoln birthday closes post office Wednesday. rural carriers on routes as usual. Miss Clara Barber, Norman student, returned home near Eastland after illness. Dr F E Piner assisted. In district court suit damages of 1950 sought from Texas and Pacific Railway over refused passage for children with tickets. Try Paschall's service.
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Woman's Shakespeare Club
Fort Worth
Byers
CPD
Dixson
C. H
Emma Knapp
Thomas B. Cox
Lincoln
Clara Barber
Eastland
F E. Piner
Rector News Highlights Local Happenings
Rain delays oat sowing as farmers plan small field for early feed. Eunice Johnson returns from Blooming Grove with grandmother Mrs. Hearn. Hackberry school forms a literary society. Measles cases appear in the community. Oscar Jennings hurt by mule kick near the heart but recovering. Self’s daughter improves from pneumonia. Mrs. Gee Hayes of Denton visits. E. J. Farrington of Lewisville visits. Gilbert Self builds a house for brother’s family from Alabama.
Bailey and Company Fire Tornado Insurance Pitch
Let W. T Bailey and Co. insure your property against fire and tornadoes. The agency offers protection plans and rapid claims service to safeguard homes and businesses from weather related losses.
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W. T Bailey & CO
Farms That Pay in the Lower Rio Grande Valley Texas
An offer for a special excursion to South Texas lands promises favorable farming opportunities for farmers fruit growers stockmen and home builders. J E McCabe invites visits to his office for advertising material and a trip with meals and sleeper at 150 per day with trip reimbursement if misrepresented. Special excursions occur on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Texas
J. E. McCabe
Office Caddell Barber Shop
Maxwell House Coffee Temptation Ad in Den Format
Maxwell House coffee touted for its full rich flavor as a constant temptation for true coffee lovers. Turner Bros exclusive selling agents place the ad in a local Den classified section with multiple reads and responses noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwell House
Turner Bros
Denton County Poor Farm profits show surplus amid steady care
The Denton County Poor Farm overseen by Whit P Brown posted a profit for the year with farm products valued at 3493.44 against expenses of 1783.96. Sales totaling 2086.82 exceeded expenditures by almost 300, while on hand value reached 1576.10. 260 acres include pasture and meadow with oats, wheat, corn, and other outputs.
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Denton County
Whit P. Brown
Brown
Ely's Cream Balm and Dream Balm for Catarrh Relief
Quick acting nasal remedies claim instant relief from catarrh and cold in head. Ely's Cream Balm soothes inflamed membranes and nasal discharge while Ely's Dream Balm eases throat soreness and restores senses. A 50 cent bottle urged. sold by all druggists.
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Ely
Dr Kings New Discovery for Colds and Coughs Ad
Mothers can safely buy Dr Kings New Discovery to help children with colds coughs and throat or lung troubles. Mrs Bruce Crawford of Niagra Mo says it changed their boy from pale and sick to healthy. Buy at J F Raley & Co.
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Dr. King
Bruce Crawfrd
Niagra
J. F. Raley & Co
Marriage Register Notices For Frank Jones and Miss Corlie Matthews
Marriage entries list Frank Jones and Miss Corlie Matthews Argyle Giles McClelland and Miss Ivey Peacock with W H Pearson and Ida May Watkins Col.
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Frank Jones
Corlie Matthews
Argyle Giles McClelland
Ivey Peacock
W. H. Pearson
Ida May Watkins
Watch our wagons to see top service in town
This ad promotes Superior service and highest quality with courteous wagon delivery. It claims they can do for you what they do for others and directs readers to phone 44 for LONG & KING.
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Long & King
Pas challs groceries sale notice
Come by and take a look as Pas chall's groceries. Phone 86.
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Paschall
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Promise
A advertising blurb promotes Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy to restore gray hair to natural color and prevent hair loss. It claims quick cosmetic benefits, includes scalp and dandruff improvement, and offers a fifty cent bottle with money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyeth
Araujo Dies From Wounds In San Salvador
President Manuel Araujo of the republic of San Salvador died from wounds received on February 4 at the hands of an assassin. The death was announced February 10 in San Salvador.
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Jim Goode
Garrett Wells
Fayette Smith
Pac
E. I. Key
R. Ledbetter
J. P.eerley
Joe L. Mercer
J.M. Gurley
W. W. Baxter
J. A. Barton
Eagan's Barn
Krum
Eagan & Wilkerson
Bernard Street
J. F. Hargraves
Ben Sullivan
Arkansas Mill
Elimit
Wilson-Hann’s
Freight Transfer Co
Kincaid Wagon Yard
West Oak Street
McKelvy Ward
McKinney Street
Freen
Will Locknane
West Mulberry
D. Howser
North Ee
Waneed
RK. L. Stone
Oatman Hotel
Tfe
Mounts Avenue
Jersey
R. A. Musgrave
Prairie St
Phaeton
S. Welch St
Clyde Godwin
S. Elm
P. Case
S. W. Kanady
P. O. Box
Oliver
Exchange Bank
Jake Johnson
Will
Mrs. McCann
Clays
Oakland St
Henry Ealtreuther
East McKinney Street
W. P. Coon
W. A. Brashears
Hamilton & Yeatts
Godwin & Richards
Brick and Cement Contractors
Reynolds & Hodges
J. C. Farris
East McKinney St
Oat Man
Fred Moore
City Meat Markset
John Keesee
Lester & Paschall
Office
Fox Bros
Rooultry
Ben W. Fritz
FOX Bros, & CO
Ford Automobiles
Ben Key
Elm St
Grippe
Little Elm News
Wylie Smith & Co
East Side Square Real Estate
J. C. Colt
Iistruet
A.J. Mayron
Texas and Pacific Railway
Rector News
Lower
Rio Grande Valley
Den
Hem
Calumet
MR. Fowler
Draughon
Safe Remel
Geet
Real Estate and Loans
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