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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1912
Page
3
Saturday night a cross pendant with the engraving Sarah is lost and offered for reward. A man’s gold watch has been found and owner must describe and pay for this ad to claim it. A help wanted ad seeks a white girl for housework at 101 West Oak Street. Old phone 1.7. 14 tfed.
Classified note seeks a used harrow of about sixty teeth. Contact T. E. Berg in Denton Texas to arrange purchase or inspection.
Strayed bay horse mule about four years old and 15 hands high. Both shoulders injured. Has halter. Apply J. T. Bennett Craddock Wagon Yard.
Classified help wanted notices seek a white caregiver for a child at 14 West Oak a boy to deliver supers after school and a colored woman to work in a small family with good wages. Also lost a Scotch Collie pup reward Laurence Booth. Various rental ads offer furnished rooms and houses on Pearl Street South Elm and west side.
Mrs P C advertises furnished rooms for rent at 165 cents per week in a dwelling on East Oak Street. The notice mentions available accommodation and contact details for Mrs P C.
An advertisement notes best materials and reasonable prices at J. L. Waldrip’s Blacksmith Shop, urging customers to see Waldrip for quality work and value.
A garbled local note invites readers to join a list of customers at a West Side bar named Fern Matthews. The message includes playful errors but signals an invitation to participate in a club or patron list.
City Meat Market on West Salt Street promotes its meats as fine with contact via three zero phones.
Frank Wilkinson, meat market, Sr. Elm Street offers fresh and tender cuts. Old phone 212, new number 14.
The Reliable Blacksmith shop on N. Street specializes in horse shoeing and buggy work. The ad highlights skilled metalwork and dependable service for local owners and teams.
Local supplier advertises shops bran corn hay and various feedstuffs along with the best stove and seater wood on the market. Promised prompt delivery and full measure available from ARKANSAS 47Li on Bim Street with both phones listed.
Advertising a moving and dray service covering household goods. Contact Brownlow and Strickland at new phone 110 or old phone 310 and visit office and barn at 36 East Hickory for arrangements.
Menton Transfer Company announces new phone 34 and old carriage calls across the city. Trunks and baggage handled from Lipsomab building with prompt service.
An old classified style ad promotes a dray business offering first class prompt service at reasonable rates. It highlights two large moving vans and household moving as a specialty with contact numbers for office and residence.
W W Billingsley advertises auto hire services with contact numbers Old phone 330 and New 148 offering transportation options locally.
P T Taylor advertises dairy items including milk cream and butter. Old phone 1600 with two rings. delivery every day and a prompt call for better milk.
A. R. M. Gintle advertises furnished houses for rent in various city sections North South East and West of Denton. Office location is one door east of Exchange National Bank.
Dr. W E Botts operates as a veterinarian and veterinary surgeon from an office shared with the Denton Transfer Co in Lipscomb Block. Contact numbers list new phone 70, old phone 34, old telegraph line 486, new 298 Blue.
Moreman and Luster of the Red Barn on North Elm street advertise feedstuffs for horses and cattle, a selection of horses and rigs for hire, and an automobile line with trips anywhere. Charlie White in charge. Path phones six dollars.
Classified note requests calls to 307 phone number for scavenger work. terse rural want ad offering employment.
J. M. Gurley, a cement contractor, promotes concrete sidewalks and brick work. He invites inquiries and estimates from potential clients, highlighting quality and fair pricing.
West Side Square and South side square Front Middle of Block Henton Texas list dentists Dr W A Jones and J W Fralin offering dental services at their located offices in the town square areas.
Magill and Shepard offer lock repair and sewing machine servicing and key fitting to fit any lock. Local shop handles repairs and key duplication for customers.
Harness repair shop A. Andersons moves to a new location east of Puckett's grocery on 11th street. For quick messenger service, call both phones. W. A. Brashears Manager at Hamilton & Yeatts office.
For sale items include a single harness and goal set from J A Cagle. Desirable South Denton home with fourteen 100 by 309 foot lots a six room house two halls four porches well and wire fencing. Also one of Cooke County’s best improved farms 207 acres with 265 acres cultivated on a public road three miles southwest of Valley View. Cash bargains and terms available. Mail to Sox 306 City.
A terse stock note shows 12 shares of Alliance Milling trading at 115 with a 100 share action and address line B indicates the office location.
A Kimball organ offered for sale in good condition. Contact the seller at the new phone number 233 for details and pricing.
Ox trade six room cottage with large lot near Nor nal college and West Side School. George J Roark located at 153¢. Wheat straw priced at 5 dollars a ton by C. Suray five miles from Denton on Sanger road 1652p.
Acant lot on Oak Street near the car line offered for sale with rent details and a house included. Also advertised is a Kimball piano in good condition offered cheap and a contact phone number for inquiries.
For sale good post oak cord wood in car lots. Contact Tobin Imedo for details.
For sale second hand agton in good condition inquire of Vl Locknane at McKinney Street. 184.
For cash or bankable note a gentle bay mare aged 9 or 10 years is offered. She stands about 15 1 2 hands high and is suitable for work or riding. Contact J A CALE in Denton Texas.
Poultry ad lists Thoroughbred eggs for hatching Indian Runner ducks at 13 for $1.50 and Partridge Wyandottes and Light Brahmas at 15 for $1.50. Eggs delivered. Address Mrs AL Scott Route 8 Aubrey. 180pti.
Plymouth advertiser offers eggs at 50 cents per dozen from pure strain laying hens. Limited supply of feed remains, aiding continuous laying. Contact Dr. Fritz for details.
Associated Press dispatch from Washington reports Secretary Knox has begun negotiating a new reciprocity treaty with Cuba.
Denton price report shows today’s local miscellaneous quotations holding steady with no change noted. Traders and merchants observe stable values across specified items.
Local cotton market moved higher with TA Robinson paying 10 5-6 cents for ten bales and an average of 10 1-2 cents. The previous high was 10 1-4 cents while seed cotton brought 2 3/4 cents.
The Westminster League of the First Presbyterian church conducted Sunday services with W. T. Evers as leader. Three musical numbers were performed and three principal topics led by Mr. Evers, while regular league topics were discussed by members.
Southbound numbers 209 Limited at 6 45 am 206 Flyer 7 55 am 281 to Dallas 710 pm 718 to Dallas 945 am Northbound 206 Flyer 942 am 282 from Dallas 430 pm 714 from Dallas 1020 pm 210 Limited 855 pm 81 Fort Worth Texarkana 350 pm
A tradesman claims that handmade Cheo Ot harness repairs deliver longer life and lower overall costs. He asserts proper workmanship at a right price improves efficiency without raising expenses.
The text presents Rev M T Andrews describing his strain and inability to continue as pastor due to failed building efforts. He urges prompt action to secure a successor and expresses gratitude for loyal, devoted church members, hoping they work in harmony and uphold the church and God.
Washington report states the Sherwood house pension bill was rejected by the Senate committee. A Smoot substitute offering 122 million dollars in annual expenses was offered in its place.
The Comptroller of the Currency orders National bank directors to meet examiners at every examination to curb out of town directors. Aimed at improving oversight, the rule applies to all banks under national charter.
Several couples gathered at the home of Alvin C. Owsley Saturday night for music and dancing. Refreshments of punch and cake were served as Misses Florence Smith Margaret Moore Gertrude McReynolds Willie Jones Stella Lottie Owsley and Messrs Marcellus McReynolds Ewing Smith Jack Schmitz Clark and Alvin Owsley participated.
Cards announce the marriage of Miss Zaidee Renfro Cunyus of San Antonio to Dr. Bernard F. Smith son of Mrs W. H. Cowan and nephew of Emory C. Smith of Denton. The ceremony at 42 Camden Street was performed by Rev. W. A. Godbey with only relatives present. The couple left for a Galveston trip and will reside in San Antonio.
Mr Andrews is expected to attend a mass meeting on Wednesday night where the entire church is called to receive him. It is not yet known what his determination in the matter will be.
Advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure as internal remedy for catarrh claiming it cures by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. States it is a prescription from a top physician, with testimonials available. Includes price 75 cents and Toledo company contact, plus recommendation of Hall's Family Pils for constipation.
The 10th of the month is the date upon which rents forght and power must be paid according to the rules of the company. Please take notice. Denton Water Light and Power Company.
Miss Edna Clark hosted a Friday heart themed party for the Junior B Y P A at the studio of Misses Bass and Stalk with hearts everywhere. Games of hearts and similar amusements entertained attendees including Verna Adams Vera Clark Mary Bates Zelma McCullar Ardis Nicholson and many others along with a host of young men. Refreshments featured punch and heart shaped cakes served by costumed attendants.
An advertisement touts Curtis candy as the finest in town and promises a delighted recipient. It notes an Allegretti factory express shipment of a new creation.
Nice baled straw at $6 per ton JF 20c a bale. Denton Traction Co.
Fluffy Ruffles ideal confection and attractive package offered at $1.00 with free delivery and phone contact 52.
A local offer promotes buying a meat ticket at IFEAL Restaurant to save money on meals. The ad highlights value and dining option at the restaurant.
Dallas reports three deaths and four new cases of meningitis in recent bulletin. Fort Worth adds three new cases with no deaths. Greenville records one death while Ladonia shows one death. Breckinridge reports one death and one new case at Harpersville.
The Senior team defeated the Middlers 12 to 5 in a decisive College of Industrial Arts game on Monday, securing an undisputed championship pennant amid a spirited tournament featuring Juniors and Middlers. A star player was removed, affecting Juniors’ bid for the title.
The text promotes Pape's Cold Compound as the result of three years of research costing over fifty thousand dollars. It asserts the compound contains no quinine and claims a dose over two hours with three doses ends grippe, curing colds anywhere in the body and relieving headache, fever, nasal symptoms, and rheumatic twinges. It markets a 25 cent package available from any druggist.
Secretary Gibbs of the Texas Grain Dealers association estimates 1 500 000 acres in Texas sown to oats and issues guidance to buyers of geod corn urging purchases from reliable northern shippers, dry corn commands a premium, and limited dry corn suitable for Texas climate is available. The notice includes a long court citation involving Denton county land title disputes, vendor liens, and claims by multiple heirs and defendants.
Associated Press dispatch from Gainesville reports Henry Waterman a noted North Texas businessman accidentally killed himself with a target rifle while attempting to shoot a cat this morning.
Mrs. J F Stanley of Denton Texas testifies that after years of backache and kidney pain Doan’s Kidney Pills relieved her symptoms completely. A relative’s experience encouraged her to try them from J F Raley Co Drug Store. She recommends the remedy and notes the price is 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan’s.
In the next Record and Chronicle classified section readers may discover listings matching their needs. The brief note hints at fresh ads and items for sale or notice within the paper’s pages.
Just received shipment of house dresses priced from $1 to $2. Styles are described as extra and available for viewing in the store.
Attorney General Lightfoot names County Judge Funderburk of Anderson county as assistant to succeed Walter C. Woodward. The move expands the office staffing and assigns duties to continue Woodward's projects.
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