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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1912
Page
3
Stray notices and local ads list lost items and wanted help. A part of fire apparatus and a fire ax were missing and should be returned to the fire wall or Billy Woods. Other entries seek a white worker to care for a child, rentals of a furnished room or 4 room house, a bay horse with injuries, and quick messenger service.
Fern Matthews inaugurates a new barber shop inviting customers to celebrate the opening. The greeted guests enjoy refreshments as the shop showcases its services and local charm on Main Street.
City Meat Market on West ak Street advertises meats with two phone numbers and a brief sales emphasis. Local business notice highlights family operation and product quality.
A vintage classified ad for Frank Wilkinson at the meat market on S Elm Street. It notes fresh and tender meat, and lists old phone numbers 212 and new 832 for contact.
Alacksmith shops and blacksmith shop Reliable specialize in carriage and shoeing work. Street address listed as a landmark for customers seeking repairs or new hardware for buggies and horses in the local trades scene.
Fragmentary OCR notes advertise livestock feedstuffs including hay corn bran and meal with claims of best store and prompt delivery. Mentions Arkansas address and delivery terms though details are illegible and incomplete.
Advertisement seeking labor for dray work and household road moving. Contact Brownlow and Strickland via new phone 116 or old phone 310. Office at 36 East Hickory.
Denton Transfer Co led by H M Morrison offers trunk and baggage services at Old Calle location with new phone 34 and operates from the Lipsi Building.
Moving ads offer two moving vans and household moving as a specialty. Office and residence phone numbers are listed for contact. The text promotes first class prompt service at reasonable rates and includes partial contact details.
Advertisement for auto rental by W W Bilingsley listing old phone 336 and new phone 48 for bookings.
Milk and dairy products advertised for delivery with contact by phone. Old phone number listed. Includes butter and creamer options and a call for better milk service.
Furnished four bedroom house for rent by A R Mingtle located near North South East and West in the city of Denton. Office one door east of Exchange National Bank.
Dr W E Botts is listed as a veterinarian and veterinary surgeon with an office in Lipscomb connected to Denton Transfer Co. The entry provides contact details including old and new phone numbers 34 and 298 respectively and new numbers 70 and 486.
Moreman and Luster of Red arn at N Elm street advertise a wide range of feedstuffs for horses and cattle. They also offer a whole lineup of horses and rigs for fire and an automobile line with trips anywhere. Mr Charlie White is in charge. Both phones 36.
Help wanted for scavenger work. Call 307 for details and scheduling.
S A Bushey offers concrete sidewalks or brick work with emphasis on quality and durability. He invites inquiries for residential and small commercial projects and highlights reliable service and affordable pricing.
M Gurley announces first class cement work at right prices with available estimates.
Magill and Shepard advertise repair of locks and sewing machines and assure ability to fit keys to any lock. Note indicates services for hardware and sewing equipment.
The Record and Chronicle hints at new classified listings in the next issue. Readers are urged to check the upcoming edition for possible items and notices.
For sale three houses and lots in Venton offered at a bargain with two rooms for rent. W. Humsphwies at 69 Welch Street, Denton. Also baby alimentary monitor priced cheap in excellent condition at 140 West Oak.
NATIVE SEED CORN WHITE and yellow for sale by Farmers Implement and Vehicle Co. Also furniture pieces like chairs bedsteads and tables offered by G. W. Elbert. Jersey cow with calf work horses two young mules and second hand Frazier cart from Fox Bros. Harness and Alliance Milling stock offered by B. in this office.
Sale notice offers a vacant lot on Weet Oak street near the car line and a house and lot. Also advertises a Kimball piano in good condition sold cheap with contact by phone 33 and reference J 4 Cagle 170¢.
For sale small lot of good post oak cord wood stacked in car lots. Contact F E Tobin Imdp for details and availability.
For sale or trade a two story house with hot and cold water electric lights two bathrooms upstairs and down conveniently located one block from car line. Also several small tracts in and near Denton. Address P O Box 247 159c tw.
Poultry department advertises hatching eggs including Indian Runner ducks 13 for 1.50 Partridge Wyandotte and Light Brahmas 15 for 1.50 Eggs delivered. Contact Mrs. AL Scott Route 2 Aubrey.
Weather notes and social visits fill the Grooups merged town column. Residents and relatives such as Grace McNeil Denton Jennie McNeil Denton and Mrs M Nie Monschke visit kin while illnesses like K P Smith improve.
An advertisement promoting Hall’s Catarrh Cure as an internal remedy to treat catarrh. It claims the medicine reaches the blood and mucous surfaces and presents testimonials, with price listed at 75 cents and notes Druggists sell it. Also recommends Hall’s Family Pills for constipation.
Will Ewan, who had earlier announced as a candidate for Precinct No. 1 constable, today authorized the withdrawal of his name from consideration for that office.
For a few days only one car will run on the West Side to allow repairs. The single car operates between the depot and William Ganzer's. Patrons living beyond the Ganzer curve may request the car by phoning the street office.
A shopper notes a wide range of hardware and china ware suitable for everyday use at home. The text highlights practical pieces you are likely to need for filling spaces and completing tasks around the house.
Vernon report says Frank Holloway, recently arrested in Chicago, confessed to bank robberies in Panama, Vancouver, Texas and Oklahoma. He pleaded guilty to two cases related to the Harrold bank robbery and received a seven year sentence.
The Ares Literary department will meet at 2 30 next Monday at the home of Mrs A Gibson. The Ladies Aid society of the First Methodist church will meet with Mrs W B Francis at 3 o clock Wednesday.
Jack Pass sustains a severe injury to his left hand while driving two mules on West Oak Street. The pair panicked and one mule slipped, causing the injury during the incident.
The jury has been chosen in Dallas to try Bob Davis for the January 29 killing of J. W. Whaley. A special plea of insanity was read, with Davis also charged in the same act for fatally shooting Whaley and severely wounding Lydia Ahlfeng er.
A San Antonio meeting of Col Cecil Ayronana and Rep W W Cocks discussed shaping the Texas Republican delegation with aims to secure the delegation for Col Roosevelt. The talks suggest plans to rally support for Roosevelt.
A vintage warning advertises Electric Bitters as a remedy for backache and kidney trouble including Bright's disease and diabetes risk. It claims nature warns of illness and that the tonic restores well being. Peter Bondy of South Rockwood reports benefit for kidney and bladder issues. available for 50 cents at J F Raley & Co.
Beulah reports continue dry and cold as Effie Hunter returns to school. Visitors include Sam and Belle Harris family from Argyle and Mrs. Belle Jeter traveling to nearby Bartonville to see cousin Mrs. Willie Carpenter who is ill. The Nwlin and Rutledge households attend funerals in Denton while Wheat crops look promising and a few farmers plant potatoes.
Tom Moore of Cochran Georgia reports a quick recovery from a bad instep sore after using Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The advertisement promotes the salve as a healer for sores ulcers boils burns cuts and eczema with a price of 26 cents at J F Raley Co.
Light showers fell today as farmers report wheat stooking well and corn planting beginning. Fieldwork is advancing with many farmers already up to date on tasks.
A local eatery, Ilkal Restaurant, promotes meal ticket options to help customers save money on meals. The program aims to attract regulars and provide affordable dining through prepaid tickets.
A reader notes their practice of dividing insurance between providers but turns to a trusted source for questions. The piece invites readers to ask about insurance and promises property coverage guidance.
A list under ulg head outlines the Democratic primary action in July with preferred candidates for County Judge to Mayor. Names include HOSKINS, TOBIN, WIT, MILLER, REEVE, HENNEN, BATES, POE, EVANS, MITCHELL, ROBINSON, POOL, and others across counties and city offices.
Associated Press dispatch from Mexico City reports Federal troops captured Santa Maria in Morelos after a six hour battle. Zapatistas held positions around the town but were forced back. One Federal captain was killed and seven soldiers wounded. Rebel losses unknown.
Federal grand jury returns four indictments charging rebating by three railroad companies two theatrical concerns and four individuals. Excessive advertising payments linked to railroad ticket purchases form the alleged scheme.
LATE PERSONAL NEWS MENTION C. L Smith of Bellvue is visiting Denton relatives. J. M. Gurley will leave Wednesday for Washington, D. C., on business. Mrs. Ben Allen of Terrell, guest of Denton relatives, returned home today. Miss Angie Ousley of Fort Worth attended the funeral of Nannie Jo Minnis yesterday. Mrs. M. F. Reynolds of Hebron, guest of Walter Buster and family, has returned home. Mrs. A. B. Wheeler and son King, Mrs. G. C Davis and baby Lucile of Byers visiting E. H Smith and family on Bolivar street. Pat Colgan, formerly manager of the Springs de Dairy farm, now in Falfurias, visiting here for a few days.
LipscombLandO announces sale of the Bell paint shop at McKinney and North Locust to L. F. Collins of this city. The 140 by 134 foot corner property, formerly owned by J. E. Feland of Claremont Ok, will host soon the erection of a concrete feed and fuel depot for L. F. Collins and Son. The consideration was $1600.
At the last regular meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society of the M E Church South in Lewisville new officers were elected for the year. President Mrs W D Milliken First Vice President Mrs W R McCarter Second Vice President Mrs W Archer Third Vice President Mrs C M Jacobsen Corresponding Secretary Mrs W R K Carlyle Recording Secretary Mrs J A Fenlow Treasurer Mrs T L Fagg Agent Missionary Voice and Press Reporter Mrs Join Cobb.
An old advertisement touts Pape’s Diapepsin as a cure that lets you eat anything without indigestion. It claims the remedy digests all food, prevents fermentation and gas, stops headaches from the stomach, and offers relief within five minutes for stomach disorders. A 50 cent case is recommended.
The dealer emphasizes careful stock selection and humidification to keep cigars fresh and smokable. Hundreds testify to satisfaction with brands like Abaco Arcadia Cuba Ronia Black and White LaZuma El Caddo Invincibles La Trinidad Tom Moore and more.
An old classified note advertises a wanted milk cow for feed with a contact line New phone 242 from T H Bennett It urges bargain hunters to read many ads for money saving items scattered through the listings and to focus on directly helpful offers
O M Curtis offers candy cigars and soda water at his shop. Local patrons visit for treats and beverages amid the small business district exchange.
The 20 A M Glee Club performs Tuesday night at the Opera House in a city event promoted as a remedy for cold congestion. An advertisement touts Hyomei inhalant as a non opium treatment for catarrh asthma and related conditions priced at 50 cents per bottle from O M Curtis druggists.
County Judge Hoskins calls for potential candidates for County School Trustee to file by March 10 with their name precinct number and district of residence to appear on the election ticket. Turner Bros advertises “Every good thing for the table” with phone contact.
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