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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1912
Page
4
J C Roberty af near town is reported very low. A E Graham was reported worse Thursday after a bad night. J M Barrett, previously ill, was noted as worse Thursday. Mrs Fenton, mother of Mesdames Hamon and Moffat, is very ill on West Oak Street though slightly better Thursday. Moreman and Luster have registered automobile No 172 with the County Clerk. The German M BE church holds a strict conference in session here.
The Hillsboro Dispatch to the Dallas News claimed Rev. MT Andrews accepted a Hillsboro church call after Sunday services. A telegram from Andrews Wednesday afternoon denied the acceptance, showing the dispatch premature. No further word from Andrews about the local church had been received as yet. He is expected home Wednesday or Friday.
Reports state Hon J. C. Rober is dangerously ill at the T. M. Appy place in ast Denon with news breaking on Thursday.
Mrs Fenton who was dangerously ill at the home of her daughter Mrs W J Hampton Wednesday improved Thursday and was reported somewhat better by those attending her.
Squire W. W. Baxter was up town Thursday for the first time in ten days after a severe lagrippe attack that nearly developed into pneumonia.
Referee McReynolds ruled that the life estate in the Houston atre farm on Clear Creek held by the petitioner is not exempt. This decision treats the life interest as an asset for the bankruptcy proceedings.
Nannie Joe Minnis who had been gravely ill for two weeks with hemorrhage was reported improving as a Dallas physician was summoned Wednesday to aid in his care.
Work to plant a row of shade trees between the square and the depot began Thursday morning. The Are club undertakes the effort under the direction of the Civic Improvement committee.
An old bank advertisement warns burglars to beware, urging readers to note the Exchange Bank notice in the local letue. The ad emphasizes security measures and urges vigilance in the community.
For a few days only one car will run on the West Side to permit repairs. The single car will operate between the depot and William Ganzer's. Patrons beyond the Ganzer curve may request the car by phoning the street office.
A local seed supplier notes complete and well stored stock of reliable werden seeds and seed potatoes. The message highlights that Long and King offer a full, well preserved range for customers seeking quality planting materials.
Four high school orators representing Senior Paul Baker Junior Colonel Rayzor Sophomore Wynne Wooley and Freshman Harold Young practice in barns ahead of Friday night final contest. R E Lee school divides grades into four factions with each class wearing its color.
The Treasury Department Office of the Comptroller of the Currency certifies that the Denton County National Bank of Denton Texas is authorized to have succession under its amended articles of association until February 6 1932. This action follows satisfaction of provisions of the 1882 act extending corporate existence for fractional banking associations.
The fixtures for the new street lights arrived Wednesday according to W J Grady and work will begin immediately. Six tungsten lights will be installed and are reported to be six times as powerful as the current street lamps. The new lights will replace the old ones.
Fo reliable garden seeds seed onions and onion sets see Long well assorted.
The family of Mrs. A. L. Alexander thanks friends and fellow parishioners for expressions of sympathy and support after the sudden death of their husband and father.
County Judge HOSKINS of Denton Texas calls for names and precinct numbers from residents seeking School Trustee candidacy. Nominations must be filed by March 10 to appear on the ticket for the district election.
City officials announce service will run a single street car on the route between the depot and William Ganzer’s area. The car may operate from the streetcar office once ready and approved.
The First Christian church women form four sections each with a leader and reporter to run daily prayer meetings during the Marshall meeting starting February 27 at 3. The districts include North Lourust Street, West Hickory to City limits, Center to McKinney, West Oak to Bolivar, and remaining city with specified leaders and reporters. Rev Rogers to preach second sermon in the young ladies series Sunday night on a topic about a young woman who did effective personal work under difficulties.
Notice states Road District No 1 of Denton County has 76500 dollars to invest in grav el and macadam roads in the southeast county. Specifications available at the County Judge's office in Lenton, Texas. Bids due noon February 19 1912 to County Judge Hoskisn.
telegram reports Grover Woods died at about six this morning in Caddo Oklahoma after typhoid fever. He was about twenty six and a son of J A Woods formerly public weigher here. Interment expected at Caddo Friday. Dc H Davie notified and traveled to attend.
Rev F L McFadden returned from Chattanooga where he attended a Laymen's meeting. Mrs J P Elliott left for New Orleans to visit her brother in law and attend Mardi Gras. Rev and Mrs Harry Burton Boyd returned from Henrietta where Mr Boyd led a meeting cut short by meningitis cases. Mrs Franie Gribble, operator, traveled to Fort Worth as a witness in the Sweet case. Families from Greenville Muskogee Denison Hillsboro and Dallas are at A E Graham's bedside today.
The article warns of a coming peril as earth tremors threaten. It urges caution, notes warnings from nature are kind, and describes backache as a sign kidneys need care to avoid dropsy diabetes or Bright's disease. Electric Bitters are recommended for kidney and bladder trouble with testimonials from Peter Bondy of South Rockwood Maryland.
Nice baled straw at six dollars per ton or a bale advertised by the Denton Traction Company in a brief notice.
Lee Pool announces candidacy for Alderman from Ward 1 in today’s column. Pool’s supporters urge he is well suited for the desman role.
Long and King advertise meals designed to save customers money with a reusable meal ticket. The notice highlights quality goods and superior service, urging patrons to buy the bundle for better value.
An old advertisement touts Curtis Universal Liniment as carefully manufactured from healing gums oils and balms in grain alcohol. It claims broad applicability for rheumatism neuralgia inflammations pleurisy chronic sores croup cramps colic and bad colds with sizes 50c and 1.00.
A list records births at multiple farms and nearby towns with names, spouses, dates, and whether the infant was a boy or girl. Also listed are several deaths with names, locations, and ages, including Susan Elbert and Arthur Clirk. An advertisement touts Ruecklen's Arnea Salve and farm supply offers from Raley & Co. and LONG & KING.
A partial timetable lists Missouri Kansas and Texas lines with limited trains to Dallas and from Dallas, plus a 0:45 a.m. to 12:35 p.m. schedule window. The fragment includes train numbers 209 210 and 282 and notes miscellaneous travel times and connections. It also contains an asthma advertisement and unrelated local business notices.
The text extols telephone efficiency, noting how clear voices cross distances and make the speaker feel present, almost visible, highlighting the triumph of sound transmission.
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