Denton County Superintendent J J McCook Praised In Texas School Magazine
The February Texas School Magazine lauds Joel J McCook as one of the state’s best equipped county superintendents. Born in Louisiana he moved to Texas at age ten. He studied at Denton High School North Texas Normal College University of Chicago and Harvard. He began teaching at eighteen and specializes in mathematics. He has served as Chamber of Commerce secretary and held other public posts. Under his leadership districts expanded local tax bases and rural high schools were improved. He is described as a genuine live wire.
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Texas School Magazine
J. J. Mc Cook
Joel J. McCook
Denton County
Louisiana
State Normal School
Texas
Denton High School
North Texas Normal College
University of Chicago
Harvard
McCook
Chamber of Commerce
Hall's Catarrh Cure firm pledge oath 1886 Toledo
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears as senior partner that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A. W. Gleason records oath December 6, 1886 in Toledo Ohio. Advertising copy notes internal medicine and testimonials. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. W. Gleason
Mrs. Martha Beebe Found Dead In Amarillo Home
Mrs. Martha Beebe aged about 68 died of heart trouble and was found in bed Monday at 6:30 am at the home of Mr and Mrs Taliaferro. She lived in Amarillo until recently and leaves two daughters Mrs Taliaferro and Mrs Frances McCann. Funeral at 9:30 am Tuesday at North Locust home with interment in Odd Fellows cemetery.
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Martha Beebe
H. C Taliaferro
North Locust Street
Taliaferro
Frances McCann
Denton
W. A. Taliaferro
North Locust
Odd Fellows
Denton Denton Proop Advo cates Doan’s Kidney Pills
Denton reader JR Dobbs a Denton blacksmith reports kidney trouble years ago with back ache and nighttime trips. After using two boxes of Doan’s Kidney Pills from J F Raley & Co drug store he claims a complete cure. Doan’s sale by all dealers 59 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan’s.
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JR. Dobbs
Elm St
Denton
Texas
Dean
J. F. Raley & Co
Dyrue
Fresh Colorado Gano apples at Long & King
L D Smith advertises fresh Colorado Gano apples and other fruit at his Denton shop. Boxes range from 1.50 to 1.85, with contact via phone Old phonse 470. Coffee warmers and Alamo products featured, emphasizing quality and exclusive local availability in Denton.
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L. D. Smith
National Equitable Society offers home loans in Belton Texas
In Belton Texas the National Equitable Society proposes to loan money to build homes at 5 percent interest through a local representative Tillman Francis. Office with Barton Yancey Realty Co Denton Texas Minnesota Triumph Irish seedling potatoes advertised by Turner Bros. Phones 7.
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National Equitable Society of
Belton
Texas
Tillman Francis
Barton-Yancey Realty Co
Denton
Minnesota
Turner*Bros
Turner Bros
Pilot Point Percheron Horse Society Reelects Officers
The Pilot Point Post Signal reports the annual meeting of the Pi lot Point Percheron Horse association on February 5 with re elections for President H Berend Treasurer August Michalek and directors H Berend August Michalek and Frank Brekel Henry Nortman was re elected manager of the horse. funeral services for Mrs Barbara Catherine Riddle were held February 11 at her daughter s home with Rev G A Lehnoff and burial in City cemetery. J S Koenig and John Francis of Celina explored site options for a general merchandise store. A H Gee and F A Wright attended a Dallas bankers convention. G W Ballew recovering from a horse kick and Will Ballew slipped but was only slightly injured. Arthur Chance becomes depot agent replacing Frank Tompkins who resigned. J M Jenkins of Tioga is the new operator. Mr and Mrs N H Erwin hosted a luncheon for Mr and Mrs Jesse D Moffitt with out of town guests Mr and Mrs Jim Erwin Jr and Mrs Forest Reed. Birth announcements note a girl for both Mr and Mrs W F Finley and Mr and Mrs C Lawson. Ads urge Dr King s New Discovery for coughs and colds with testimonials from J R Wells of Floydada. News from Justin Tribune states 3,110 bales of cotton ginned to date and D C Leaty was kicked by a horse without serious injury. Lee Brooks returns from Fort Worth convalescing from appendicitis. The little sons of Mr and Mrs E M Robinson and of Mr and Mrs Sid Smith died recently. Advice touts Electric Bitters as a health tonic with guaranteed results from J F Raley Co. and local advertisers promote Aunt Jemima Pancake Flour King Comus syrup and Utah honey.
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Pilot Point
Pilot Point Percheron Horse Association
H. Berend
August Michalek
Frank Brekel
Henry Nortman
Barbara Catherine Riddle
Stinnett
G. A
Will Ballew
Arthur Chance
Frank Tompkins
J. M. Jenkins
Tioga
N. H. Erwin
Jesse D. Moffitt
Jim Erwin Jr
Denton
Forrest Reed
Corsicana
W. F. Finley
C. Lawson
Denton Oil Drill Derrick and Machinery Arrive
Big timbers for the Denton Oil and Improvement Company derrick arrived Sunday and work will start at once. A rotary drilling outfit is on site and drilling will begin on the Highland Park tract once setup is complete. Local ad touts Dr King’s New Discovery for children’s colds and coughs with a booster from Mrs Bruce Crawford of Niagra Missouri.
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Denton Oil and Improvement Company
Highland Park
Harris Wedding Anniversary Sets Family Dinner
Mr and Mrs R B Harris of 135 North Elm celebrate their 48th wedding anniversary with a turkey dinner. Guests include L L Harris of Little Elm J O McReynolds Fort Worth Mrs Kindred Fort Worth and several Harris and Bush family members.
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R B. Harris
North Elm Street
Messrs
Mesdames
L. L. Harris
Little Elm
J. O. McReynolds
Fort Worth
Kindred
A. M. Bush
Sallie Bush
Prudie Bush
Nellie
Juanita Harris
Lillian
Harris McReynolds
Alvin Bush
Homer
Curtis Fry
Leonard
Clyde Harris
Woodson Harris
Personal notes and travel updates from local residents
Miss Cassie Kyle Seay visits Mrs. John A Hann then returns to Mc Kinney. R N Taylor and son Sam travel from near Parvin by car in fifty minutes for an eighteen mile trip. J F Keyte and George P Ne ville depart for Florida on business. Alvin M Owsley returns from Austin as meningitis outbreak suspends Legislature. Frank Craft moves about after four weeks bedridden post operation. Douglass Penry returns from Austin awaiting reconvened Legislature. H E Edwards travels Panhandle to Texico and Clovis NM. Minnesota Triumph seedling Irish potatoes advised for planting. Phone promotions for Domino Gum and Long & King nickel offers.
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Cassie Kyle Seay
John A Hann
McKinney
R. N. Taylor
Sam
Parvin
J. F. Keyte
George P. Neville
Florida
Alvin M. Owsley
Austin
Frank Craft
Douglass Penry
H. E. Edwards
Panhandl
Texico
Clovis
N. M
Think it Over Please Bear in Mind When You Have Sickness
Slogan tone advertises a drugstore offering freshly compounded prescriptions by experienced staff. It promises 24 hour delivery citywide at no extra charge and invites new customers to try the service to aid doctors’ results.
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West Side Square
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Oxfords
Wilson-Hann Co
Taylor Hardware CO
C. R. Hamilton & CO
Express
East Side Square
Julian Scruggs
Lipscomb Drug Store
Sullivan Sullivan & Hill Attorneys-at-Law
Craddock Building
T.l.mcdonald, M.D
Garrison
W.E. McCabe
R. H. Garrison
Sanger
Valley View
Gainesville
Denison
Sherman
Whiterboro
Howe
Greenville
Plano
Dallas
Oak Cliff
Waxahachie
Ennis
Haslet
Justin
Decatur
Ponder
Krum
Peoples Home Telephone Co
Dr. King
J F. Raley & Co
FrontiersAthma Company
Geo. M. Hopkins
Emory C. Smith
N. Side Sq
W. T. Bailey & CO
M. D. Fullingim, M. D
Curtis’ Drugstore
Woodrum & Davis
West Oak Street
Supt. M’cook
H. Beebe
Denton Proop
Alamo
Long & King
FOX Bros. & CO
J. S. Terry
Dr. Price
J. R. Wells
Floydada
Justin Tribune
D. C. Leaty
Lee Brooks
E. M. Robinson
Sid Smith
J. F. Ratey & Co.'s
Beech Brand
T. C. Sample
Square
Jemima
Utah
Evers Hardware Co
Jewel
Bruce Crawfrd
Niagra
Harris
Caddel
J. Fe, McCabe, Real Estate
Nickle, Long & King
J. A. Minnis
East Side
Ween
Seles Ie
Denton Steam Laundry
Denton County Bank
Taylor & Watson
Denton Water, Light & Power Company
W. J.grady
Montgomery & May
Schmitz Furniture Store
L. F. Collins & Son
North Locust St
J. A. Collins
Mer
Fiour
Denton Milling Co
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