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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1912
Page
4
The College of Industrial Arts in Denton announced the quarantine on campus would end. Students may now attend public events and visit town as health officials report meningitis danger reduced with no local cases and only minor illnesses among students.
The interdenominational gathering at Central Presbyterian Church on Wednesday was well attended with strong representation from various churches. The program proceeded as planned with solid performances and the Central Presbyterian ladies served a dainty ice course to guests afterward.
J L Harris a Denton resident since September died Wednesday afternoon at his home east of the Normal college after a three year invalid period. His 11 year old daughter Annie Lee Harris a high school pupil is noted. The remains were taken to Georgetown Thursday for funeral services and interment, with wife, daughter, and cousin Mrs. Robert Haskins accompanying the body.
A program for the Sul Ross Camp U. C. V. meeting will be rendered Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock at the First Christian Church. The order includes songs by Mrs Pfati Miss Margery Ballard and others with Invocation by Rev. A D Rogers Address by Alvin M Owsley and a Benediction by the chaplain of the camp.
Minnis drug store emphasizes specialty prescription work with focus on product quality and attentive service. Long & King promote dependable pharmacist assistance and customer care in the local shop.
Ben Thatcher died Wednesday night near Denton creek about a mile west of Stony after a two days illness of meningitis. He had worked in creek bottoms despite exposure to cold and weather. Survived by wife and baby with funeral at Stony. He was a Woodmen of the World member.
J W Stuart sold to FF Witherspoon forty four bales of crop goods held since last fall for a consideration said to approximate 2500 dollars. The sale occurred Wednesday and included canned goods and a variety of staples.
A. Stid of Mason Michigan endured a harsh storm causing terrible exposure and a severe chest cold. A neighbor gave Dr Kine's New Discovery which relieved him, and the doctor warned of a near pneumonia. The remedy, priced 50 cents and one dollar, is guaranteed by J Kalev & Co with a bottle free.
Judge Ben Lindsey at the Normal tonight. Let us have your order for fiel and garden seed. We fill long and king short orders daily. We will be glad to have you eat on us. Ideal Restaurant offers pure cider vinegar quart bottles and bulk delicacies. Phone orders quickly. We specialize in quality goods and service.
An investment chance in Sunset Hill Dallas will be offered to the public. Sr. Robert J. Wilson special representative will be at Cottage Mann and Kendall Dallas exclusive agents.
Fresh shipment arrives with tangy oranges grapefruit and sweet apples now in stock at Turner Bros. Phones 7.
Curtis Witch Hazel Cream has become a popular seller across Denton and Denton county. The preparation is genuine mer i clean and pleasantly perfumed, claimed to keep skin soft and smooth and free from wind damage. Large bottles priced at 25 cents.
The High School team began its season with its first practice Wednesday at the park. Manager Georgie Freeman expects a March date with Far Worth and has received a challenge from Dallas, likely to be played in March or April. The squad includes Edith Lacy Beatrice Hogue Georgie Freeman Jesse Freeman Pauline Lipscomb Joe P aer Olive Owens Loutitia Smith Mary Donovan Jane Buster Miss Young and Lute Craddock. Catarrh cannot be cured with local applications. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally to affect the blood and mucous surfaces.
Friends urge George Watson is especially well fitted for the constable position in Precinct No 1 as announced in this issue’s columns.
For the children, a new shipment of candy Easter eggs arrived. The items are described as good pure sugar candy suitable for holiday treats.
The Treasury Department acting Comptroller of the Currency certifies the Denton County National Bank of Denton Texas is authorized to have succession for the period until business closes February 6 1932 under its amended charter. This official action dated February 6 1912 accompanies the bank’s extended authority.
Turner Bros promote reliable garden seeds seed potatoes and onion sets with a complete well assorted stock. They suggest salad items such as fresh tomatoes or celery, or both, and invite customers to inquire.
Mayor O. P. Poe issued an election proclamation for a general city election on Tuesday April 2 to elect a mayor and one alderman from each ward. Presiding officers named are Ward 1 U W Saunders Ward 2 B F Faschal Sr Ward 3 Z T Kerley Ward 4 B Neely.
A historical note praises telephone clarity, describing how direct voice connection makes distant speakers feel present. The text highlights how good transmission fosters near personal presence and strong communication impact.
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