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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1912
Page
4
The second planned Denton county cotton growers meeting was blocked by bitter cold. J M Smith called for district meetings on January 20 to elect officers and report to him at Route 3 Sanger. County Superintendent McCook offered county teachers’ cooperation on reducing next year’s acreage.
A photograph of the late Judge D E Barrett was hung in the district court room Saturday. It was presented by Capt W H Daugherty of Gainesville, a lifelong friend, not by Judge Barrett’s daughter as misreported. The image came from a 1886 Austin negative made when Barrett served in the Texas Legislature. Similar portraits were given to Cooke and Montague counties.
South of town residents in the Denton and Fort Worth Bartonville area raise subscriptions to gravel the road. John B. Hobson and a committee secured an agreement with Commissioners Christal and Sparns to match every citizen dollar with one from the two commissioners. Hobson aimed for $1 000 from each side, potentially adding $2 000 from the commissioners, to fund a line road from the corporation limits to Hickory Creek at about 900 dollars per mile for a total near $3 000.
A narrative recalls a girl riding at midnight to warn locals of a forest fire in the Catskills and saving others. The ad copy promotes King’s New Discovery for lung trouble with testimonials and pricing, claiming cures for coughs, colds, and consumption fears.
Dallas society events honor Mrs. E C Beall as she and Mr Beall plan to move to Portland Oregon. Luncheon and farewell parties from Mrs A S Lewis and Mrs A B Hunt along with a Harless 25th wedding anniversary mark the week’s notices. A Dallas Grace Methodist pastor formerly served here, now leads in Dallas.
A local institute in Krum is scheduled for January 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The program lists devotional exercises, welcome and response addresses, teaching topics for various grades, morals and manners, current events, and talks on modern equipment and high school prospects led by multiple presenters.
Pred McCullar and Miss Bess Browder were married in Navasota last week. They traveled to Bridgeport to start their life together. Bess Browder, daughter of H. Frank Browder, taught domestic science at Navasota High School. McCullar works in lumber, son of J. J. B. McCullar. They plan Bridgeport as their home.
W A Arthur manager of the Denton Transfer company married Miss Annie Sharber daughter of J E Sharber a Well Known farmer near Ponder. The ceremony was at the bride’s sister Mrs W L Yarbrough’s home with Rev F L McFadden officiating. The couple plan to live in Denton.
Dr Sophian urges preventive measures against meningitis with nasal and throat cleansing and antiseptic sprays. He promotes Curtis products including Anti septic Solution, Good Atomizers, and Menthol Balm, and emphasizes early doctor contact for suspicious cases.
City wide disruption lasted from 2 PM Saturday until nearly 10 PM as workers battled a break in the main trunk on West Hickory Street. Crews toiled in 16 degree cold under rudimentary shelter, restoring pressure and water supply after a long outage due to generator issues.
The First Methodist church held its quarterly conference led by Rev. J Foster Pierce. Pastor O T Cooper reported fifty four new members this year and noted church repairs and furnishings plans. Six new stewards were elected and the official board expanded to eighteen members.
Local births report a girl born to Mr and Mrs T M Rucker on Saturday night. Matrons club to meet tomorrow with Mrs Herbert Walden. Laura Ann Morris wins removal of minority disabilities in district court. Deed dated February 1919 transfers property from C Lipscomb Jr and wife to Dr C Lipscomb covering 343.39 acres of Texas and Pacific No 67 and nearby surveys for 10320 dollars. Geo A Rayzor, J N Rayzor’s half brother, reportedly found frozen yet alive with hopes of recovery near erefori. weather noted with subzero temps. A break in East Hickory street water main cuts power service to Traction company lines amid blizzard. full service restored by Sunday morning after repairs near 10 o’clock Saturday night.
Miss Bessie Edwards returns from Dallas and Mrs. A L Switzer of Louisiana visits her sister in Denton. Local clergy Rev J Foster Pierce and Rev O T Cooper travel to New Orleans for church conference with Cooper to return to preach next Sunday. Denton physicians Roe Inge Edwards Kirkpatrick attend Sophian lecture in Dallas after observing a lumbar puncture. Long and King Grocers invite price and quality comparisons.
An advertisement urges readers to use Dean's Kidney Pills to treat kidney ailments and rheumatic pains. It features a testimonial from Mrs. N. E. Langford of Gainesville Texas praising relief after using the product. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo NY is named as U S sole agents and the price is five cents.
An 1842 New Orleans banquet paid Henry Clay $100 per plate. The advertisement touts Dr. King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for stomach trouble indigestion and other disorders. Claimed to be easy safe and sure offered at J F Raley & Co for two cents.
Local grocers Long and King urge neighbors to try their service with a concise promotional message emphasizing customer satisfaction and community support. The note invites patrons to experience their offerings and rely on the store for groceries and staples.
An advertisement promises payment for medicine used if Rexall Orderlies fail to relieve constipation. It stresses risk-free trial, notes no diarrhoea or upset, and targets children and elderly. Available in three sizes 10c, 25c, and 50c at The Rexall Store run by G. M. Curt's.
Turner Bros advertise a campaign offering a free can of Hughes Baking powder with each $1 cash purchase. The First M. E. Church South holds a Monday 7 o’clock service with Rev. J. F. Piers of Gainesville presiding. Fresh trout advertised at Idea Restaurant. Classifieds invite selling notices.
At Sunday service the Pearl Street Church of Christ performed one baptism and secured one reclamation. Evening services continue daily this week with Bible study at 7 and preaching at 7 30. The week’s theme is Conversion.
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of I J Cheney Co Toledo promises one hundred dollars for each catarrh case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Leason certifies December 6 1886. Cure taken internally acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Send for testimonials free. Sold by all druggists 5c. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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