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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1912

Page

4

Purchases West Side Pool Hall by Parvin Kittrell

Parvin Kittrell bought the West Side Pool Hall from Francis Kivell and assumed management. T. Fowlkes has been ill for two weeks and was listed as dangerously ill Monday with recovery uncertain. Lincoln's birthday holiday caused office closures. G W Elbert invites buyers to notify if selling poultry.

Parvin Kittrell West Sie Francis Kivell Carge Ll. T. Fowlkes J. Oplock Jincoln

Fire wipes out barns and lumber yard losses tallied

A late Saturday fire destroyed the C. F. Witherspoon barn and the old Craig Lumber Yard sheds owned by J. B. Wilson Lumber Co. The blaze endangered nearby structures including the Witherspoon residence. Losses totaled about 3 000 with Wilson Lumber Co. at 2 500 and Green's livery 400. Insured amounts were 1 000 250 50 and none for Green.

C. F. Witherspoon Craig Lumber Yard J. B. Wison & Co Witherspoon Fresh Transfer Co R. M. Huffhines Huffhines P&s Green Co. F. Witherspoon R. M Huffhines

Meningitis Case Near Lewisville Prompt Quarantine

The County Health Officer reported a meningitis case two miles north of Lewisville involving a 13 year old son of A J Hoskins. A strict quarantine of the family and modified quarantine for neighbors were set. The Hoskins boy received serum promptly and was resting well. He had not been exposed to the disease elsewhere and had winter exposure on Elm Fork.

Lewisville A. J. Hoskins Hamilton

Local Officials Cast Ballots in July Democratic Primary

The notice lists candidates across county and city offices including County Judge Hawkins County Assessor Tobin Miller Gary Tax Collector Reeve and Guy Egan Sheriff Orr Fry Batris Attorney Wilson Hopkins Superintendent McCook District Clerk Durbin Higgins and precinct and city posts with names of presiding officials and ward aldermen. The document invites support for these nominees and cites the primary election in July.

Long & King Grocers Explain Ready Supply

Short crop year keeps demand high as Long and King, local grocers, urge customers to place orders now for timely fulfillment. The note highlights their preparedness to fill purchases despite pressures on supply.

Long & King

Frontier Asthma Treatment Free Information Offered

Denton Traction Co advertises straw at $6 per ton and bales at 20e. It promotes a Frontier Asthma Company claim of a cure with full information at no charge from Buffalo, offering guidance on asthma treatment.

Denton Traction CO Buffalo

Late Personal News Items From Local Towns

A.J. and M. J. Nance of Sanger were here today with county Clerk Ascap T. Button visiting Pilot Point on business. Miss Tip Dowdell of Whitesberg visits her brother S. A. Dowdell. Will Williams returned from St. Louis Chicago and New York. C. W. Hicks from near Justin recovering from rheumatism. Mr and Mrs J. P. Hanse of Bolivar visiting their daughter in the CIA and en route to Plano. Editor Sam P. Harben of Richardson Echo in town for a few hours. WS Hawk from the Bartonville old neighborhood here Monday. Ma Hawk recently sold his EBL Gast service. Adams returned from Milford to bedside of sister Miss Fy. undergoing pneumonia. condition improved.

A.J M. J. Nance Sanger Ascap T. Button Pilot Point Tip Dowdell Whitesberg S. A. Dowdell Will Willams St. Louis Chicago New York C. W. Hicks Justin J.P. Hanse Bolivar Caushter Plano Sam P. Harben Tichardson Echo C. I. A. Regents WS. Hawk Artonville Oldnivnity Ma Hawk B. F Tisdale Bartonville Adams Milford

Penton Men Attend Colquitt Meeting in Fort Worth

Penton men including R H Hopkins James Kiddwards Houston Stiff and others from Penton attended the Colquitt adherents meeting in Fort Worth Saturday called by Col R M Johnson of Fort Worth The executive session ended with a statement to Democrats in the state in Gov Colquitt's behalf signed by about 200 representative citizens Local attendees voiced satisfaction with the session on Monday

Messrs R H. Hopkins James Kkidwards Houston Stiff Pp.c

Dangerous storm exposure prompts recovery with New Discovery

Mason Michigan resident Ss A Stid narrowly survived severe cold and chest pains after merciless exposure. A neighbor gave Dr King’s New Discovery, which eased symptoms and reportedly prevented pneumonia. The doctor advised continuing the medicine, and it fully cured the ailment. The ad promotes 50 cent and 1.60 dollar trial bottles, guaranteed by J Raley & Co.

Ss. A. Stid Mason Mich J. Raley & Co

City Teachers Institute Meeting Highlights and Transit Update

Saturday's City Teachers Institute session covered geography syllabi English Latin methods and testing results with several speakers managing the topics. An attendance note mentions a West Side car service disruption and a residents call for arranging travel via the street car office. The Treasury reports the Denton County National Bank of Denton in Texas authorized to extend its corporate existence until February 6, 1932, per the Comptroller of the Currency.

R. Beb Lex Gant Brown Jackson Tose Buster Walker Treasury Deparretment Washington Denton County National Bank OF Denton State of Texas Willis J Fowler

Seed Irish Potatoes On Sale At Turner Bros

Turner Bros advertises seed Irish potatoes with a savings offer. Phone numbers provided for ordering.

Minnesota Triumph Irish Seed Potatoes at Turner Bros

Classified notice lists Minnesota triumph Irish seed potatoes offered by Turner Brothers at 30 cents per hundredweight. Includes availability and contact details from the local classified section.

Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets Guarantee

An advertisement touts Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets offering a money back guarantee if relief from indigestion and dyspepsia is not achieved. A 25 cent box provides fifteen days of treatment with larger sizes available at 50 cents and one dollar. The Rexall Store, Curtis is highlighted as the local seller.

Rexall Curtis

Blizzard marks Texas cold record from a decade ago

Ten years ago this Monday the city recalled the famous blizzard that set a new Texas low temperature. Mayor Poe recalled temperatures plunging to as low as 16 below zero, tying historic records and locking in a harsh winter memory.

Poe Monay Texas

Curtis' Laxative Syrup Promoted for Gentle Relief

Curtis' Laxative Syrup relies on Senna and Cascara with aromatics and carminatives, used by medical professionals for generations. It offers a safe substitute to harsh mineral purgatives and serves as a gentle laxative and liver aid. Halt pint bottles 50¢ phone 52 free delivery.

Minnis Drug Store Prescriptions and Kidney Remedy Ad

Shocking earth sounds warn of an impending quake and urge caution. A backache and kidney issues threaten health, claiming Dropsy Diabetes and Bright's disease. Electric Bitters are promoted as a remedy, with a testimonial from Peter Bondy and a sale at J F Raley & Co for 50 cents.

Peter Bondy South Rockwood J. F. Raley & Co

Commissioners Enter Busy Term With Road Bond Action

The commissioners court opened a busy term with plans to appoint election officers where needed and to schedule trustees' elections on the first Saturday in April. A Lewisville road district bond matter was set for afternoon consideration as a Lewisville committee pressed for quick action on bond sales. Attending were M. D Fagg O E Cobb Charles G Thomas WY. L Hamilton R L Donalu J C Brannon Jr W D Keen J P Campbell and Thad Sh Hugg ng.

Commissioners’ Court Lewisville Road Lewisville M. D Fagg O. E. Cobb Charles G Thomas WY. L. Hamilton R. L. Donalu J. C. Brannon, Jr W. D. Keen J. P. Campbell Thad Sh. Hugg Ng

Schildkret Orchestra Delights Normal College Audience

The Schildkret Hagarian orchestra performed at Normal College auditorium in a college lyceum program. It offered bootaise and popular melodies, with flute solos from I Trova re, Way from William Tell, a violin solo, and selections from Fausi. The audience applauded for encores, rose for America’s hymn, and praised the graceful playing.

Schildkret Normal College Trad Perel Nat Connlaire America

Ladies Invitation From Denton County National Bank Ad

A Denton County National Bank ad on the front page invites ladies to note a special talk. The notice urges readers not to miss the event and promises useful insights tailored to women.

Denton County National Bank

Smith & Webster The Banani Men advertise low prices

A crude ad touts Smith and Webster as banana merchants who buy directly from the producer and own 35 steamships to move fruit across the water. The pitch promises always low prices and ready service for customers seeking bananas.

Smith & Webser Smith & Webster

Denton County Tax Payers List for 1912 Now Available

The most complete Denton county tax payer list ever published is now available. It includes every name for taxation property or poll for 1912 and can be picked up at the office or delivered by phone request.

Denton County

Walter Davis Announces Candidacy for Alderman

Walter Davis, a young local businessman from Ward 3, announces his bid for alderman. Friends describe him as well qualified and ready to serve. readers are urged to follow the developments and consider his campaign.

Walter Davis Walter Davis Fort Stjerman Davis

Thanks for Firemen and neighbors aid in saving home

R M Huffhines thanks the fire company and neighbors for their assistance in saving their home Saturday night. He urges readers to watch for more notices and consider saving money with classified ads.

R. M

Deane Opens Denton Photo Studio by J C Deane

J C Deane formerly of Waco and later of Dallas has opened a photographic studio in a Denton retail area near a hardware store. Deane is known in photography circles with prize winning work across the United States. Bucklen's Arnica Salve praised by Tom Moore of Cochran Ga for healing a stubborn instep sore. Sold at 25 cents at J F Raley & Co.

J. C. Deane Waco Dallas Denton Ove Deane United States Tom Moore Cochran Buckien J. F. Raley & Co

Street Car Notice Repairs Limiting Service

Repairs will restrict street car service to one line with Patrons beyond Ganzer advised to phone the street office for details. The notice indicates limited operation and directs callers to the street office for information.

Ganzer Ganzey Curve

Poultry Classified Ad for Barber Store Listings

If you want to buy or sell poultry ring Barber store. Old phone 474 New phone 66 G. W. Elbert. Classified ad offering poultry trade with contact numbers.

Lim G. W. Elbert

Marriage Licences Issued to W. T. Dickson and Mrs. Manda Lewis

W. T. Dickson and Mrs. Manda Lewis of Lewisville were issued marriage licenses in a local civil ceremony. The records confirm the couple’s legal union and their shared residence in Lewisville.

W. T. Dickson Mal Nda Lewis Lewisville

Denton Power and Light Notice on Due Counts

Notice states power and light accounts are due by a date required by the company rules. Denton Water Light and Power Company instructs payment and mentions to buy a meal ticket at Ilfal Restaurant to save money.

Ruy Tofal Restaurant Denton Water, Light and Power Company Ilfal Restaurant

Triumph of Good Transmission in Telephone Service

The passage extols telephone efficiency enabling distant voices to feel present and to perceive the speaker’s personality, describing this as the triumph of good transmission.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Exchange National Bank Beth Lipscomb Drug Store Palace of Sweets J. A Collins Mgr. L. F. Collins & Son East Hickory St New Ouleans The Texas & Pacific Inc Geo. D. Hunter Dallas ' Texas WO. W M. DO. Fullingim Curtis Drug Store Is Bell I. C. Sample East Side Lone Star Restaurant W. EE. McCabe Garrison's Drug Store Test Side Square W Johnson South Locust Bernard Street Pner Charlsey Dickson Ursula Angell Barnard Brie Miss McKenney East Oak Street J. W. Sullivan J. M. Barrett P. S Green Evers Hardware H Hoskins Reeve J. & Guy Dad Egan William) Nelson H. V Virgil Hennien Sa Hawkins Orr C. Batis H. R. Wilson Geo. M Hopkins Gunty J J. McCook Histrict W. J. Durbin I Higgins Natice Precinct William McCormick Will Ewan Tom Stove City Announcements Vaerer C. E. Fowler M. Evans T. A. Robinson Penton Colquitt Meeting City Teachers Institute Ana Turner Bros Minnesota Minnis Hamilton & Yeatts Sherman Steam Laundry O. K Stroud & Grant Jasper & Jasper W. T. Bailey & CO Ff. Deane Operas Photographic Studio Medici Society of London Arc Palmer’s Art Shop People’s Home Telephone K. F. Johnson Yenton Milling Company
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