County Clerk’s Office Sees Heavy Early-Year Rush
The county clerk’s office reports the busiest period in months with deputies Tom Rucker W. R. Orr A. B. P. Ivey and John R. Hodges at work and Mrs Minnie Best assisting. A chimney fire at C C Daugherty’s West Hickory Street home caused $10 to $12 in damages. Two local residents improve after illness with typhoid fever and meningitis while Jefferson Bavis dies near Celina at 9 years 7 months 28 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Hodges
Clerk Button
Button
Tom Rucker
W. R. Orr
A. BP. Ivey
Minnie Best
C. C. Daugherty
West Hickory Street
Death in Roaring Fire Sparks Burn Care Claim
A late 19th century notice touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the quickest cure for burns, wounds, bruises, and sores following a fatal blaze, urging purchase at J. Raley & Co. and claiming rapid soothing and healing for skin eruptions and ulcers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
J. ¥. Raley & Co
Hall's Catarrh Cure Adverts Ohio 1886
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney Co. sworn in Toledo declares the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each uncontrollable case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Cure is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by all druggists for 75 cents. Also 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. D
A. W. Leason
F. J. Cheney C Co
Births and death record in Denton county section
Vital statistics list multiple births in Sanger Denton and nearby towns. Names include Oscar Hester Keen Mint Reed Dan McCollum Arthur Ashley J T Owen G A Gee Far Murdock and BM Moore with dates December and November and locations Sanger Denton Krum. A death entry notes J B Davis age 49 years 7 months 28 days by self-administered carbolic acid.
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Oscar Hester
Sanger
G. A
Keen
Wfe
Mint Reed
Dan McCollum
Arthur Ashley
J. T, Owen
Gee
Far Murdock
Denton
BM. Moore
Krum
Dee
J. B Davis
Denton County
Dec
Water and Street Tax Notices for City Patrons
NOTICE TY WATER AND LIGHT PATRONS All water rents for the quarter and ages for the month are now due and must be paid by the 10th City Water Light and Power Co By W J GRADY supt STREET TAX PAYMENT NOTICE By paying your city street tax during January you can save 2 Pay 3 between Jan 1 and February 1 instead of 5 after that B H DEAVENPORT City Treasurer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TY Water and Light
City Water. Light and Power Co Ic
W. J. Grady
Deavenport
Rainfall in Denton County for Twelve Months 1910 1911
Denton county total rainfall for the twelve months starting January reports 249-16 inches on Mrs. N A Witt annual summary. Monthly dispersion was uneven with December leading at 6 16 inches and September recording near zero. October and January show low rainfall while several other months meet average levels.
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Denton County
N. A. Witt
Middleton Sells 306 1 2 Acre Farm Near Hickory Creek
W Middleton sells his 306 1 2 acre farm six miles southwest of Denton along Hickory Creek to R W Ransone of Cleburne Johnson County for 15000 dollars. Ransone plans to take possession soon as Middleton moves to Denton if a home is found. Fresh trout advertised at the Idea Restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson County
Hickory Creek
S. W. Middleton
Denton
R. W. Ransone
Cleburne
Ransone
Mr. Middleton
Orr seeks reelection as sheriff in local race
Sheriff W. C. Orr announces his candidacy for another term. Supporters praise his efficient administration of the law and urge voters to reelect him.
Electric Bitters hailed by West Virginia user for cure
C b Kader of Lewisburg credits Electric Bitters with curing ten year stomach trouble and rheumatism. The testimonial claims relief for dyspepsia indigestion and kidney poisons. A 50 cent bottle is sold by J Raley & Co. W S Fry announces candidacy for Denton county sheriff, seeking vote after two terms 1900 1908.
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C. B Kader
Lewisburg
W. Va
J. Raley & Co
Rear Admiral Evans’s Kin Trace Southern War Ties
Mrs. J P Elliott of Denton recounts family memories linking Rear Admiral Robley D Evans to Southern loyalties in the Civil War. She recalls Jim Jackson’s death after a Confederate flag incident at the Marshall house and notes Rob Evans served in the U S Army while his Northern-leaning mother forced his resignation.
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J. P. Elliott
Robley Evans
Robley D. Evans
Washington
J. P. Eliott
Denton
Elliott
Evans
Admral
Rob Evans
Jim Jackson
Marshall House
Alexandria
Ellison
Jim
E.liston
Sam Evans
Richmond
Church of Christ Meeting Sees Progress and Baptism
A Church of Christ gathering continues with a growing audience. A Bible study and preaching session were held on Wednesday, yielding one conversion. Baptism is planned for Thursday night.
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Church OF Christ Meeting
Church of Christ
The Tabernacle Meeting Continues Despite Weather
The Wednesday night Tabernacle gathering remains active with a good turnout despite rain. Rev. Cooper substituted for Rev. Adair who travels to Dallas for his mother in law's sickness and is expected to return to preach in Denton. A testimonial endorses Dr King s New Discovery for coughs and lung troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Burton
Adair
Dallas
Carson
Mr. Cooper
Methodist Church
Cooper
Denton
Property Transfers Show Numerous Denton Area Deeds
A sequence of land transfers covers Denton County towns including Pilot Point and Lewisville. Transactions involve J. E. Elliott and spouse to W. M. Williams, J. H. Davidson, Lincecum, Whitmore, and others with sums from 50 to 9000 dollars. Transfers include 74.82 acres in a Dan’el survey and several lots in added meadows and additions.
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J. E. Elliott
W. M. Williams
Pilot Point
J. L. Whitmore
P. H. Jones
Stephen Brumley
T. A. Frazier
Luella Skaggs
Blount
Venton
J. W. Degan
M. Jacobsen
J. W. Kong
Lewisville
W. W
New Barber Opens at Beyett's North Side Square
W. H. Doty announces move to Beyett's at North Side Square and invites patrons to visit his barber shop for services.
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North Side Square
Beyett’s
W. H. Doty
Barber
Normal College Opens Centennial Year With Illness and Debates
The Normal College opens its centennial year as many students stay home due to illness. Holiday changes include new equipment in the sash room and a material shipment to the physical culture department. About 200 students attended the New Years gym party. Miss Clark is ill. Durant Normal to debate North Texas State Normal on the initiative referendum and recall on April 20. Si Grant leaves for Washington High School Fort Worth. Mr. Parks succeeds him.
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Paulsons
Clark
Durant Normal
North Texas State Normal
Sevral Stats
Si Grant
Washington High School
Fort Worth
Normal
Odette
Parks
Sub-poenas issued for Hyder and McKinney murder cases
The sheriff's office received sub-poenas from Tarrant county for both John Hyder and Zack McKinney murder cases. Both trials are slated for Fort Worth on Jan 22. The McKinney case lists the defense and others, while the Hyder case includes only the state's witnesses.
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Sherff
Tarrant County
John Hyder
Zack McKinney
Fort Worth
McKinney
Rtcs Pir
Pe Sf Ate
Hyder
Asthma case subpoenas sent to defense witnesses
Twenty three defense witnesses are named in subpoenas for the Kinney case. The text hints at at home trial treatment and free information from Wrre Frontier Asthma company, room 102, Buffalo.
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Wrre Frontier Asthma Company
Buffalo
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Denton Tailoring Company
Kanady Place
Side
J. L. Brown
Ben Key
Fox Bros. @ Co
East Exchange Bank
J. E. McCabe
West Oak St
Pinckley & Lester
B. H. Deavenport & CO
Denton County National Bank
L. F. Collins & Son
J. A. Collins
Hickory Street
Lone Star Restaurant
KF. F. Aill
Craddock Building
South Side Square
McCray’s
South Elm St
Arkansas Mill
R. J. Cowan
W. E. McCabe
Garrison's Drug Store
West Side Square
Texas
Duggan Abstract Co
Ae Insurance
Saateennen
W. Johnson
E. L.,brown & Co
College of
Draughon
Practical Business College
Craddock
Ed Hammett
Vnversoy
Wells Fargo Company
Uptown
Catholichurch
Raymond Vernimont
Lod V_. Robertson
Mercury
Mranda Danner
College of Industrial Arts
Miss Danner
Arch Ingraham
D. Turner
Walnut
South Elm
Celina
Jefferson Bavis
ODD Fellows
NEW County Organization
Denton County Odd Fellows
Denton Lodge
Ll. O
Geo
M. Hopkins
H. B. Caddai
H. Harris
J. A. Smith
G. A. Fitzgerald
O. P. Poe
Ely
Areyle Lodge
F. F. Hill
Busness
M. Voltest
Pano
Cowan
Pierce
Wiliams
Corsicana
J. W. Mahan
Lilian Sullivan
Woodson
The
Corcana Orphans’ Home
Cowan and
Vital Statistics
Ange
Swindell & Son
Kinard Bros
Turner Bros
County
Denton County Nations Bank
Ralfall
Soso
RW. Oy
Novoredop SC
Uc Teinibee Alsin
Ber Aces
Saaselele
W.odleton Sells
Idea
W. S. Fry
Freeh
Ideal Restaurant
Admiral Evan
the Tabernacle
Dr. King
A. D. McDonald
Payette Ville x. CR
J. F. Raley & Co
O. Burgess
P. E. McDonald
W. G. Thatcher
W. G Cook
Reuben Vaughn
A. H. Teasley
Reba Bass
C. Ry
J. S. Sinclair
A. F. Warren
H. Tierwester
Lipscomb Drug Store
L. Lipscomb
Julian Scruggs
Daugherty Bros
Ocag
Hamilton & Yeatts
Sasad
Roagroasaone
FOX
Shonoko
Shoromohsusron Ooh
New
Clifford Stroud
St. Louis
Kansas City
Katy
Jose
News AT Normal College
Normal College
Centen
Hyder and
Florida
California
T. C
E. Side
Rows Ovstawe
N. B
People's Home Telephone Co
F. Johnson
Denton Milling Company
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