Civil War veteran A L Fowlkes dies at 69 in Denton
Luther Taylor Fowlkes a veteran of the Civil War and longtime Denton resident died Monday at his Mulberry street home after about ten days of illness. He was born in 1848 in Virginia and served in the Confederate Army from age 17. He had lived in Plano and Washington County before moving to Denton. He leaves a son Bradley Fowlkes from his first marriage and a widow Mrs Moore from a second marriage. Funeral services were held Tuesday at his home with Rev Fitzgerald presiding and Sul Ross Camp UCV in charge at the grave.
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Luther Taylor Fowlkes
Donton
Mulberry Stree
Virginia
Lulenberg County
Texas
Washingon County
Washington County
Atrife
Ilinoig
Samantha Vikers
Plano
Collin County
Moore
Bradley Fowlkes
Washington
Fitzgerald
The
Baptist Church
Andrews
Sul Ross
Light Monday Night Drizzle Mildly Benefits Parched Soil
A slow drizzle began about 9 PM Monday and continued for hours, yielding about one-eighth inch of precipitation. The moisture will help the topsoil which was dry, while the subsoil remains fairly moist from December rains.
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Princepally
Rains Hit Dozens of Texas Counties Monday Night
Rains stretched across many Texas counties from Stanton and San Angelo to Weatherford and Albany with showers and downpours. Reports noted precipitation totals varied from light showers to heavy rainfall across multiple towns.
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Texas
Stanton
San Angelo
Comanche
Dubli
Jacks Lore Qurnah
Stephenville
Ballinger
Jermyn
Weatherford
Lewisville
Archer City
Taylor
Hengetia
Albany
Texas Sees Widespread Rainfall Across Regions
Associated Press dispatch from Dallas reports general rains over Texas with moisture in the Panhandle, San Antonio, Odessa, and Beaumont. It rained all night in the Panhandle, marking the first rain in about a month for much of the farm belt.
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Larry
Texas
Associated Press
Dallas
Panhandle
San Antonio
Odessa
Beaumont
Local transfer, new home move and court suit naming Reynolds heirs
Dolph Yearby moved into a new home on Norwal avenue. Deed shows conveyance from Velma Kyle to 5 Patterson for 207.2 acres in the Nathan Wade survey at 7 255.50. A county court suit Ruth Reynolds by next friend vs Emory Reynolds seeks to remove a trustee. The plaintiff is a minor heir of the late S F Reynolds.
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Rangers
Dolph
Norwal Avenue
Deeg
Velma Kyle
Velma Owen
A. J. Kyle
5. S. Patterson
Nathan Wade
Ruth Reynolds
Next Frend
L. A. Lyons
Emory P. Reynolds
S. F. Reynolds
Street Car Service Limited During Repairs
For a few days one street car will operate on the West Side to permit repairs. The car runs between the depot and Vin. Ganzer's patrons beyond the Ganzer curve may call the street car office to have the car extended to them.
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Ganzer
Ganzer Curve
Classified Minnesota Triumph Irish Potatoes at Turner Ros
Classified ad offers Minnesota Triumph Irish potatoes at Turner Ros. Includes pricing and seller prompts buyers to inquire.
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Minnesota
Turner , Ros
Bale Straw Prices Noted by Denton Traction Co
Nice baled oat and wheat straw offered at six dollars per ton or zero cents per bale by the Denton Traction Company for local farmers and ranchers seeking affordable animal fodder and bedding.
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Denton Traction CO
Frontier Asthma Trial Offers Free Cure Information
A promotional notice advertises a nume Trial treatment claiming asthma cure with full information at no charge. It lists a Buffalo contact at Room 12 and directs readers to seek details from Frontier Asthma Company.
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Frontier Asthma Company
Buffalo, x
Denton Society Happenings at Industrial Arts Senior Sendoff
The College of Industrial Arts Middle class hosted a Monday afternoon event for the Senior class at the Demonstration cottage near the college. Hearts and Cupids adorned the receiving rooms, dining area featured a crimson luncheon, and guests received Cupid mementos as they departed.
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College of Industrial Arts
Almost Lost His Life to a Merciless Storm
Mason Michigan resident A Stid recalls a brutal storm that caused a severe chest cold and near pneumonia. A neighbor gave Dr King’s New Discovery, which eased symptoms and fully cured him after continued use. The ad touts the medicine as quick safe reliable for coughs colds or lung trouble priced 50 cents and $1 trial bottle free guaranteed by J F Raley & Co.
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Stid
Mason
Mich
J F. Raley & Co
Boys Hog Club to Meet During Stock Show
Denton County forms a Boys Hog Club with Charlie Hest as president Alan Crout as vice president and Clyde Simpson as secretary. The group plans a March meeting at the Fort Worth Fat Stock Show to establish a permanent state wide club with support from the Chamber of Commerce and local pig projects. Members previously exhibited pigs in Dallas and Fort Worth, gaining experience and benefits despite no premiums.
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Fort Worth
Denton County
Charlie Hest
Alan Crout
Clyde Simpson
Pilot Point
Dallas
Chamber of Commerce
Roark
Paris Actress Defends Women Smoking in Society
Simone the Parisian actress argues that women smoking is graceful and charming, challenging critics of female tobacco use. She cites decorous displays and quotes a playful Provencal anecdote about a society girl and an old cottage resident.
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Ritz-Carlton
New York
Simone
Fragmented dialogue on gunpowder invention and folly
A partial dialogue where a Chinese philosopher notes gunpowder's invention by their nation and a court official responds with self doubt and a sense of folly about past choices. The exchange hints at historical misjudgment and national pride without full context.
Classifieds Offer Items for Sale
A local classified section advertises various items for sale. Listings mention furniture, appliances, and miscellaneous goods available to purchase with contact details for interested buyers.
Local Political Primary Ballot Announces Candidates
Note All announces Democratic primary contenders for county and city offices. Listed are candidates for County Judge H. Hoskins, County Assessor Tobin Witt Miller Gary, County Treasurer O. M. Reeve Guy Egan Nelson, Tax Collector Hennenn Hawkins, County Clerk Button, Sheriff Orr Fry Basis, County Attorney R Wilson Hopkins, County Superintendent McCook, District Clerk Durbin Higgins, Justice Precinct 1 McCorkmick, Constable Precinct 1 Ewan Stover, Commissioner Precinct 8 Atcheson Sweat, City Mayor Brevet Bates, S J McGinnis, Aldermen Fowler Evans Mitchell Jones Pervis, Robinson.
Late Personal News Mention Highlights Local Guests
Rev. Walter Lattimore visits from Dallas as Mrs. Ben Allen of Terrell stays with cousin Mrs. L H Schneer. Mrs. Julan Scruggs departs for Northern and Eastern markets. Mrs. J R Howard and brother H Graham of Alexandria La attend J R Howard's interment and depart for home. Howard was uncle to Mesdames Hamilton Moffitt and Fenton of the area.
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Rev. Walter ©. Lattimore
Dallas
Ben Allen
Terrell
L. H Schneer
Julan Scruggs
J. R. Howard
H . Graham
Alexandria
J. R Howard
Mr. Howard
W. J. Hamilton
Jessie Moffitt
This City
W. Fenton
Argyle
Mrs. Fenton
Denton
Denton County Taxpayer List for 1912 Now Available
The most complete Denton county tax payer list to date is released with every name for taxation, property or poll. Call or phone the office to obtain a copy, or have it delivered. Includes notices about selling poultry in the city limits.
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Denton County
Curtis Laxative Syrup Promoted For Safe Gentle Effect
Curtis Laxative Syrup combines Senna and Cascara with aromatics and carminatives praised by doctors for gentle laxative action. It warns against mineral purgatives as harmful and markets itself as a pure vegetable, safe liver medicine with halft pint bottles at 50c and free delivery by phone order.
Death of A L Alexander at 65 in Denton
A L Alexander died suddenly Monday night at his North Ejim street home after a period of poor health. He was thirty minutes past ten when death occurred with three daughters and a wife surviving. He was born in Hodge county Kentucky and came to Denton in 1894. Funeral services under Odd Fellows will be held at his residence 1% 4 North Elm after relatives arrive.
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A. L. Alexander
North Ejim Street
Spiris
J. B
J H. Alexander
Little Rock
Ark
George Alexander
Denton
Wfe
Joe Patterson
Bonham
Arthur Richards
Higgins
Jim Simmons
Argyle
J. H. Alexander
F. M. Alexander
E. L. Alexander
Nelson
Mr. Alexander
Hodge County
North Elm
The
Odd Fellows
First Christian Aid Society Elects Officers in Denton
The First Christian Church Lasses Aid met Monday at Mrs Les Fool home to elect officers led by Mrs C Lipscomb as president and A W Palmer as vice president. Z T Kerley secretary and E B Peter treasurer. social hour followed with a salad course. Invitations were extended for an all day prayer meeting February 28 at Central Presbyterian church with guests Hale Johnson John Bacon and Vaughn.
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First Christian Aid Society
Lasses’ Aid Society
First Christian Church
Les? Fool
Eleteo
C_ Lipscomb
A W_. Palmer
Z. T. Kerley
E. B. Peter
Wail de Blewett
Central Presbyterian Church
Aid Socety
Mesdames Hale Johnson
John Bacon
Vaughn
Denton County National Bank Granted Succession through 1932
The Treasury Department's Office of the Comptroller of the Currency certifies that the Denton County National Bank of Denton Texas is authorized to continue its corporate existence and business until February 6, 1932 under the national bank extension act. The certificate, dated February 6 1912, is signed by Deputy Comptroller Willis J Fowler.
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Treasury Department
Washington
Deston County
Denton
Texas
Wills J. Fowler
Denton County National Bank OF
State of
Willis
Fowler
Last Will of Mo J Moore Filed for Probate
The last will of M J Moore who died last week at Walters Oklahoma was filed for probate with an application for lottery testamentary by his son Matthew Moore named executor without bond. The estate is divided into nine equal shares for Lizzie Moore wife of T J Moore deceased Matthew Moore Idy V Chambers Alfred Moore Seabourn Moore Susie Robertson Mary E Greathouse Lee Moore and a ninth share to be distributed by Mary E Greathouse among Richard Moore's five surviving children. The will dated March 27 1906 was witnessed by J W Sullivan and Mrs Nettie Egan. Estimated personal property value is 38000.
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M. J. Moore
Walters
Matthew Moore
Lizzie Moore
T. J. Moore
Idy V. Chambers
Smith and Webster Banana Men Offer Direct Sourcing
Smith and Webster advertise bananas sold cheap by buying direct from the company that grows them. They claim ownership of 386 steamships to transport fruit across the water, ensuring low prices. Customers are urged to visit for the slowest prices and reliable service.
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Sevbe
Smith & Webster
Electric Bitters Promised to Heal Kidney Ailments
A vintage ad urges readers to take Electric Bitters at once for backache and kidney issues warning of impending peril from earthquakes. It claims dropsy diabetes and Brights disease dangers and cites Peter Bondy of South Rockwood praising kidney and bladder relief. 60 cents at J F Raley & Co.
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Bright
Peter Bondy
South Rockwood
M'c
J F Raley & Co
Pecos Baptist Read Bible in One Day
The Pecos Baptist congregation led by Rev. J. B. Cole undertook a one day Bible reading on Sunday. Sixty six members each read a book of the Bible within the sunrise to sunset period.
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Hiirle
Baptist
Pecos
Rev
J. B. Cole
Bucklen Arnica Salve Heals Tom Moore in Cochran
In Cochran Georgia Tom Moore reports healing from a persistent sore on his instep after using Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He praises the salve as a wonderful healer that cured the sore and recommends it for ulcers boils burns cuts and other injuries. Only 26 cents at F Raley & Co.
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Tom Moore
Cochran
Bucklen
F. Raley & Co
Street Car Notice Repairs Limit Service Between Depot and Ganzer
Street car service is limited to a single car on the run between the depot and William Ganzer's area due to repairs. The street office reports ongoing phoning for updates and guidance.
Poultry Trade Ad At Barber's Store
Buy or sell poultry of any kind by ringing Barber's store. Old phone 474 new phone 266. G W Elbert says a meal ticket and have money. Ideal Restaurant.
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Lim
G. W. Elbert
Barber's Store
Ramsey visits Campbell in Palestine amid campaign stops
Judge Hamsey, candidate for governor, spent Sunday in Palestine as the guest of former Gov. Campbell. He expressed pleasure at the receptions he is meeting with over the state.
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Hamsey
Palestine
Campbell Hie
Oat and Wheat Straw Sell By Denton Traction Co
Short notice bale sale of oat and wheat straw advertised by the Denton Traction Co. for pickup or delivery. listing appears as a terse classified item.
Triumph of Good Transmission in Telephony
The article extols telephone service for its efficient transmission that makes distant voices feel present and the speaker’s personality seem visible, highlighting the triumph of clear communication.
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McCabe
Exchange National Bank
Lipscomb Drug Store
Palace of Sweets
Fowlkes
Mulberry Street
New Orleans
Texas & Pacific
Inc
T& P
Geo. D. Hunter
Dallas Texas
M. D. Fullingim
Curtis Drug Store
Ball
T.C. Sample
East Side Grocer
Lone Star Restaurant
W. E. McCabe
Garrison's Drug Store
Por Fire Insurance
Apt
Nado Insurance
JW Johnson
Newo Ineri
Denton Society
Hapenings
Minnis
Jeanne
Evers Hardware
Carden
CIA
E. Tobin
Frank
Miller J M. Gary
M. Reeve J
Guy
Dad
Egan i W
William
H. V
Virgil) Hennen
Skmw Hawkins
W. C. Orr
W. G. Fry
County
Atorney
H. R. Wilson
Geo. M Hopkins
J J. McCook
W. BE. Durbin
T Higgins
Justice
William McCorkmick
Prec
Nct No
Will Ewan
Tom Stover
Atcheson J. A. Sweat
P. J. Bsevett
F. Bates
P Pub S
E Fowler
I.M Evans
Mitchell W Ts Jones
Walter Pevis
T. A. Robinson
Hes
DFAL
Curtis
Mo JI
Hamilton & Yeatts
Sherman Steam Laundry
O. K
Stroud & Grant
Jasper & Jasper
W. T. Bailey & CO
Medici Society of London
Palmer's Art Shop
Suy
Ileal Restaurant
Ramsey
Campbell
People’s Home Telephone
Geo F Johnson
Denton Milling Company
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