Rev M T Andrews Accepts Hillsboro Baptist Call
Rev M T Andrews of Denton announces acceptance of a call to Hillsboro First Baptist Church. Denton church members hold a mass meeting to urge reconsideration while Andrews remains with the Denton church pending completion of his current work. A Dallas pastor supported staying, until building plans are finished, as community members react to the unexpected move.
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Dallas News
M. T. Andrews
Denton
Hillsboro Baptist Church
Andrews
First Baptist Church
Rev. Andrews
Hillsboro
W. D. Griffiths
Gaston Avenue Baptist Church
Dallas
Griffiths
Rev Andrews
Griffihs
Tllipp
Mr. Andrews
J. S Carliste
Funeral services for L. T. Fowlkes led by Rev Fitzgerald
L. T. Fowlkes died after a brief illness. Funeral rites were conducted by Rev Fitzgerald of the Baptist church with Sul Ross camp No. 129 UCV serving at the grave. Nephew Jack Fowlkes joined relatives J Martin Jones of McKinney and Mrs Hugh May of Dallas at the services.
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Fitzgerald
The
Baptist Church
L. T. Fowlkes
Sul Ross Camp No. 129
Jack Fowlkes
J. Martin Jones
McKinney
Hugh May
Dallas
Minnesota Trumph Irish Seed Potatoes at Turner’s
Minnesota press reports farmers planting Trumph Irish seed potatoes at Turner’s farm as spring work begins. Officials note crop variety suitability for local soils and potential yield projections for the season.
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Minnesota
Turner ‘Ros
Dancing club to entertain with Valentine dance today
Mrs J W Skiles and Mrs M FE Overstreet are ill as the Young Ladies' Dancing club plans a 2 to 6 afternoon program with a Valentine dance. A B Graham remains very precarious Wednesday, weakening over days. Mrs O T Cooper to host Thursday afternoon at the parsonage 22 South Locust St for the Missionary society officers. all church ladies invited from 4 to 6.
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O. T Cooper
The
Missionary Society of the
M. E. Church
South Locust St
All Ladies of the Church
Notice to Contractors for Denton Road Works
Road District No 1 of Denton County invites bids to invest 76500 dollars in gravel and macadam roads in the southeast county. Specification available at County Judge's office in Lenton Texas. Bids due by noon February 19 1912. S. H. Hoskins County Judge.
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Denton County
Lenton
Texas
S. H. Hoskins
Classifieds offer buys and sells on Tent Watch ads
Classified ad note invites readers to buy or sell and mentions Tent Watch. It emphasizes finding exactly what you want and lists a price cue of 30c. The terse message reflects a local classifieds tone urging action.
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G W. Elbert
Civil Service Examination Announced for March 16
Local post office received notice of a civil service examination to be held March 16 for carrier and clerk positions. A. Odwell, assistant postmaster, will oversee the test covering spelling arithmetic penmanship copying and reading addresses with specified weights for each section.
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A. Dowdell
Pos
A. Owdell
Ain
Arstad
Exchange Bank Ad Offers Money Management Advice
Readers are urged to consult the Exchange Bank advertisement in this issue for sound guidance on keeping money. The notice promoting financial tips emphasizes prudent saving and smart investment ideas.
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Exchange Bank
Thrift Dress Goods Hinted In Record and Chronicle Ads
The Record and Chronicle urge readers to watch want columns for bargains as dress makers seek work. Dry goods stores advertise affordable dress fabrics and thrift options, encouraging shoppers to scan listings for savings and stylish materials.
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Record
Chronicle
Cardus Worked Like A Charm In Womanly Trouble
A letter from Jonesville South Carolina recounts a woman’s relief from chronic illness after using Cardus a long time. The writer claims hospital surgery and medicines failed but Cardus restored health, enabling her to work again and end pain. Chattanooga Medicine Co offers the remedy and a booklet on home treatment for women.
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Jonesville
S. C
Cardus
N. Bow Drite
Chatttanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga
Tenn
Sen
Almost Lost His Life to a Merciless Storm
Mason Michigan man A Stid recalls a terrible storm that left him with severe chest pains and near pneumonia. A neighbor gave remedies from Dr King’s New Discovery which helped dramatically. The doctor urged continued use to finish a cure. The ad promotes quick safe reliable medicine for coughs colds and lung trouble priced at 50 cents and 1 06 trial bottle free guaranteed by J F Raley & Co.
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Mason
Mich
J F. Raley & Co
Minnis Drug Store Specializes in Prescription Work
Telegram from Rev Andrews says he cannot reach Denton tonight causing the mass meeting to be called off. J S Carlisle notes the change and the cancellation of the planned gathering at the restau r a nt notice.
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Minnis
Announcements of county officials and city candidates
A long list of names announces candidates for county offices including judge assessor treasurer and sheriff and city posts such as mayor and aldermen across wards. The document presents nominees under the Democratic primary context with multiple local figures and positions.
Meningitis Cases Reach Plot Point Family
A four year old girl, daughter of W L Rogers, contracted meningitis on Wednesday marking the first family case. Her brother W C Rogers, a Norman student, was telegraphed to remain away from home.
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W. L. Rogers
W. C. Rogers
Meat Ticket Deal At IDFAL Restaurant Draws Savers
A notice highlights a meat ticket offer from IDFAL Restaurant to save money. An Exchange Bank advertisement in the issue prompts caution about burglars.
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Idfal Restaurant
Ilfal Restaurant
Street Car Notice for West Side Repairs
A temporary service change limits West Side runs to a single street car for several days to perform repairs. The car operates between the depot end and William Ganzer's patrons beyond Ganzer curve. riders may request the car by phoning the street office.
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Wm. Ganzer
Ganze Curve
He Won't Lim Now Tom Moore Healed by Pueckien Arn Salve
A sunlit note from Cochran Georgia claims Tom Moore recovered from a bad ankle issue with Pueckien Arn salve. The advertisement promises healing for running sores ulcers boils burns and various skin troubles and lists J F Raley Co as the seller at 25 cents.
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Tom Moore
Cochran
J. F Raley & Co
Denton County Tax Payers List for 1912
The office announces the most complete Denton county tax payers list yet printed for 1912. The full roster includes every name rendered for taxation, eropr vy or poll. Call the office or phone to have a copy delivered.
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Denton County
Poultry Seller Announcement by G W Elbert
A notice from G W Elbert invites buyers to place poultry for sale in the city and promises to collect them. He asks potential sellers to inform him and says he will come for the poultry anywhere in the city.
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G. W. Elbert
Curtis Laxative Syrup Promoted as Safe Pure Remedy
Curtis Laxative Syrup relies on Senna and Casscara with aromatics to provide a pleasant strong laxative effect. The ad warns against violentin mineral purgatives and positions Curtis Laxative Syrup as a pure vegetable, safe and sane laxative and liver medicine. Half pint bottles are 50 cents with free delivery via phone order.
Chamber of Commerce Names Committees for 1912 Year
The Chamber of Commerce completed selecting standing committees for 1912 with care. Members include names assigned to Membership Civic Improvement Finance Manufacturing Advertising Schools Trades Days Insurance and Entertainment. President A. C. Owsley serves as ex officio.
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Chamber of Commerce
Uch
A W. Palmer
J. A. Barton
Ot's
al iK'rg
R. A. Sleege
Alvin M. Owsley
L. H. Schweer
J. D Bell
S. A. Gibson
B. W. Blewett
V W. Shepard
VO. Taylor
J. McAnbernese
C_ Lipscomb Jr
Joe L. Blewett
C. F. Withers
Con
J. C. Cot
W. T. Johnson
R. P. Lomax
John B. Schmitz
W S Long
C_ Lipscomb
Joe L .Blewett
W C F Edwards
C. F. Evans
C. F. Witherspoon
J. S. Carisle
W. B. Bizzell
Funeral of A. L. Alexander Held at North Elm Street Residence
Funeral services for A. L. Alexander, who died suddenly Monday night, were conducted Wednesday afternoon at the North Elm street residence. Rev. O. T. Cooper presided, with interment in Odd Fellows cemetery. Relatives from nearby towns attended, including Nan Alexander and T. A. Alexander with spouses, Arthur Richards and spouses, J. D. Patterson party, Geo. Lanford party, J. A. Simmons party, and F. M. Alexander of Nelson, Missouri.
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A. L. Alexander
North Elm Street
O. T. Cooper
M. BE
Church South
Odd Fellows Cemetery
Alexander
Nan Alexander
Dirs
T. A. Alexander
Arthur Richards
J. D Patterson
B Onham
Geo. Lanfor
Grapevne
J. A. Simmons
Argyle
F. M. Alexander
Nelso
Denison County National Bank of Denton Authorized for Succession
The Treasury Department acting Comptroller of the Currency certifies that the Denton County National Bank of Denton Texas is authorized to have succession for the period stated in its amended articles of association. The extension runs until closed business on February 6 1932.
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Treasury
Washington
Denton County National Bank OF
Denton
Texas
Act of Congress
Wills J. Fowler
State of
Willis J Fowler
John F. Morgan Announces Candidacy for Commissioner
John F. Morgan is announced as a candidate for Commissioner from Precinct No 1. His supporters praise him as one of the best Denton County has had and urge his qualifications fit him for the office.
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John F. Morgan
Morgan
Bes
Denton Coun
Electric Bitters Proclaimed for Kidney and Back Aches
An old advertisement extols electric Bitters as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles and backaches. It asserts nature warns of earthquakes and urges readers to try the remedy, citing a testimonial from Peter Bondy of South Rockwood, Mich.
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Srighi
Peter Bondy
South Rockwood, Mc
Paley & Co
Bananas Sold Cheap by Smith and Webster
The Banana Men Smith & Webster claim to buy directly from growers and ship through 65 steamships to offer the lowest prices. They promise constant availability of bananas at the lowest prices whenever customers want them.
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Nevbe
Smitt
Jet
Smith & Webster
Banana Men
Street Car Service Notice At Depot Route
A single car will run between the depot and William Ganzer street. Patrons beyond Ganzer are asked to phone the street car office for details.
Oat and Wheat Straw Prices From Denton Trade
Denton traction company reports value on oat and wheat straw at 68 dollars per ton and 20 cents per bale as market notes.
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Denton Traction CC
Train schedule fragment listing southbound and northbound numbers
Southbound trains listed with numbers 209 206 281 713 and times 6 7 12:35 and 8 am. Northbound trains include numbers 206 714 210 282 and times 0 4 10:42 4:30 and 8:65 pm.
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Piger
Dallas
Diphtheria Strikes W C Dickson Family Adds Two New Cases
Two more cases of diphtheria appear in the W C Dickson household with a juvenile child Gladys and Mrs Dickson affected. The child’s case is mild and all are improving. Seed potatoes urged from Turner Bros with Maine Triumph variety and phone contact.
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Dickson
W. C. Dickson
Gladys
Ang
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Geo. D. Hunter
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Civil Service Examination
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U. M. Reeves
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T. A. Robinson
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Sherman Steam
Hamilton & Yeatts
O. K
Stroud & Grant
Jasper & Jasper
W. T. Bailey & CO
Medici Society of London
Palmer's Art Shop
Missouri
Kansas
Txas
PF Ilyer
Wallas
L Miteu
Texas and Pacific
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Texarkana
Frontier
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