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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1912

Page

4

Water outage at East Hickory standpipe after main break

Night Engineer Cartwright at the oil pumping station says the Record ing Chronicle erred in noting only a small water level in the standpipe when the big main broke on East Hickory. The standpipe was full when the break occurred, but most water escaped before it could be cut off. Lights failure Saturday night was due to water shortage, not generator trouble which had been repaired earlier Saturday.

Cartwright East Hickory

Asthma Cure Claim Promoted By Frontier Asthma Company

An ad from Frontier Asthma claims a home trial treatment can cure asthma at no charge. It lists a Buffalo address Room 102 and urges readers to seek full information and free service. The notice presents a paid promotion rather than medical guidance.

Vrte Frontier Asthma Company Buffalo,. Y

Silver wedding celebration at Ballard home in Denton

Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Ballard hosted a Bolivar Street gathering for their silver anniversary. Guests from Denton and beyond enjoyed music by Margery Ballard and Eugene Ballard, a novelty contest with advice on married life, and a luncheon. Local and out of town friends brought anniversary gifts.

Bolivar Street G. W. Ballard A. W. Palmer KR. HH. Garrison T. B. Floyd Dallas C. C. McNeil Eugene Ballard Margery Ballard Messrs. and Mesames A. D. Rogers G. W. Owens D. CG. Wisdom Albert Erwin CG. McNeil J. J. B. McCullar Lipscomb, Sr A. J. Fous Crowley W. H. Doty T. E. Beerry F. A. Haustein A. W .Palmer Z. T. Kerley P. Wood Oklahoma City Floyd W. C Combs Fort Wroth Ballard

Unusually Long Cold Spell Grips January Week

The report details an extreme cold spell lasting over three days from Saturday morning into Tuesday, with temperatures from 32 F briefly to as low as 6 F, 18 F Monday, and a 34 F reading by 10:30 Tuesday. The note ends with a sales line from Long & King.

Tocock

Midnight Forest Rescue Heroine Narrated

A teenage girl rides through a Catskills forest at midnight to warn of fire and save lives. An advertising insert touts Dr. King's New Discovery for coughs and lung trouble with testimonials, claiming cures for consumption and pneumonia. Prices 5¢ to $1.00 with trial bottle and company guarantee.

Catskills Ives Dr. King W. R. Patterson Wellingten J. F. Raley & Co

Classified: Sell It Fast With Our Affordable Ads

Want to reach local buyers fast. Place a classified ad and connect with shoppers in minutes. Simple, effective and affordable options available today.

Denton Poll Tax Payments Remain Light Despite Lead

Poll tax receipts in Denton show only about thirty five issued on Monday with total payments reaching 1597 by Monday night and twenty days left to qualify. Aubrey precinct leads with 155 receipts, Lewisville 108, Denton wards report Ward 1 823 Ward 4 76 Ward 2 75 Ward 3 64.

Hawkin Aubrey Lewisville Denton Ward 1 Ward 4 Ward

Examinations Begin Across City Schools

Exams started today as first term work ends in Donan mobile schools and Tuesday across all city schools. Superintendent Carlisle urges remaining students to matriculate for the second term and efforts are made to accommodate young children under seven.

Donan Pobile

Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised by F J Cheney Co

In 1886 Frank J Cheney sworn as senior partner of F J Cheney Co Toledo offers one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The ad claims the remedy is taken internally and acts on the blood and mucous surfaces. Notary A W Leason witnesses the document. Sold by all druggists with testimonials available.

State of Ohio Toledo Lucas County Frank J. Cheney F. J. Cheney & Co Hall A. D Deal A. W. Leason F. J Cheney C Co

Turner Bros Offer Free Hughes Baking Powder with $1 Cash Purchase

With every $1 cash purchase customers receive a can of Hughes Baking powder. Turner Bros. advertises this offer and provides contact by phone.

Hughes Turner Bros

Funeral Held For Judge J T Bottorff

The funeral of Judge J T Bottorff who died Saturday afternoon was conducted Monday at the West Oak street residence by Elder A D Rogers of Denton and Dr W C Lattimore of Dallas. Local lodge No 82 I O O F led the interment at the Odd Fellows cemetery with many attendees. Floral offerings were noted as beautiful.

J. T. Bottorff West Oak Street A. D. Rogers Denton W. C. Lattimore Dallas Odd Fellows

Will Geer to Run for Oklahoma Legislature

Ardmore report states W C Geers who sold his Ardmore Morning Star stake will return to Stanunsa? and resume editorial work at the Herald He is said to challenge W J Milburn for Johnson county representative Geers formerly lived in Mannsville and led Aubrey Texas Democratic club and assisted Gov Colquitt in Leeton county as a dependable Democrat.

Ardmore Ardmorite W. C. Geers Ardmore Morning Star Stanunsq Lle The Herald Geers W. J. Milburn Johnson County Mannsville Texas Democratic Club Aubrey Gov Colquitt Lenton County

Preventive meningitis measures by Dr Sophian

Dr Sophian urges cleansing of nose and throat with antiseptic spray two to three times daily and topical balm. He markets Anti septic Solution, Good Atomizers, Curtis Menthol Balm, and Curtis Laxa tive Syrup. He stresses prompt doctor contact for suspicious cases and notes serum is available at his store.

Dr. Sophian

Arkling's New Life Pills Advertised for Digestive Ailments

An 1842 banquet in New Orleans paid Henry Clay $100 per plate, noted as costly for those with stomach trouble. The ad promotes Arkling's New Life Pills for stomach, kidney, and bowel disorders, selling at 25 cents through J. F. Raley & Co.

Henry Clay New Orleans Arkling Cally J. F. Raley & Co

Louis Cacte and Miss Effie Roberdas Married

The notice reports the marriage of Louis Cacte to Miss Effie Roberdas performed last week by Rev. B. F. Sizemore. It notes the couple as the town’s former residents and a daughter of WooF, with local goodwill conveyed. Also mentions Long & King grocers and a restaurant ad line.

Tou Effie Rober Noreist Woof Besarte Fear Aphrey Rev B. F. Sizemore

Denton Observations Pin Down City Geographic Position

W H Pierce receives a letter from F W Perkins of the federal survey office detailing the latitude 33 degrees 15 minutes longitude 97 degrees 9 minutes and magnetic declination 9 degrees 19 minutes east. Readings from McCombs include bearings for Science hall, court house dome, and Sam Houston school cupola, marking the exact spot with a limestone post. The data aid land surveyors by confirming local magnetic variations. A baking powder promotion and Turner Bros notice follow.

W. H. Pierce F. W. Perkins Coast and Geodetic Survey Department of Commerce and Labor Washington Denton H. E. McCombs Normal Science Hall Court House Dome Sam Houston

Local Personal News Roundup from Denton Area Residents

Squire T E Wood visited from Justin Tuesday. W KR Scott and family moved back to Denton from Dallas. Mrs red L McCullap returned yesterday to Bridgeport after visits with Denton relatives. Dr Carson and family, from Oregon, plan to remain near Comiahche, their old home, with a future return to Denon in a couple of years. Long & King advertise table supplies with fresh fruit at the deal.

Squire T. E. Wood Justin W. KR. Scott Denton Dallasar Red L. McCullap Bridgeport Dr. Carson Jamily Oregon Lo Comiahche Carson Denon

Still Time To Subscribe To The Youths Companion

The Youths Companion publishers offer yearly subscriptions at 1.75 through March with a 2.00 rate starting April 1. Existing subscribers will keep the old price for 52 weeks, and new readers gain access to current events, departments for boys and girls, a family page, and practical home and community guidance. Subscribe now at 144 Berkeley St Boston Mass or the office at 2tdh Prompt and efficient service in groceries.

The Youth's Companion Pner Youths Companion Berkeley St Boston Mass A. Ihis

Card of Thanks for Husband and Father

The Henry family thanks friends for kindness during illness and death of their husband and father. Street tax payment notice from City Treasurer B H Deavenport Davenport urges payment by February 1 to save two dollars in 4nv'ing January, otherwise three dollars until five dollars after that.

Sam Henry B. H. Deavenport

Births and Deaths in Mustang and Aubrey Area

Births reported for Clack Folkner and wife Mustang December 17 a boy. A W Sweeney and wife Mustang December 10 a boy. F H Knuckles and wife Mustang December 8 a girl. F W Close and wife Mustang December 8 a boy. Jas L Carroll and wife near Aubrey December 19 a boy. Kh KE Pea and wife near Aubrey November 17 a boy. Haren and wife near Aubrey November 14 a girl. Death of Thomas 8 Stegall near Pilot Point December 27 age 28 years 9 months, no doctor.

Clack Folkner Mustang A. W. Sweeney F. H. Knuckles Dee F. W. Close Jas. L. Carroll Aubrey Pea Veo. Haren Thos Stegall Pilot Point

Local Ad Urges Trading With Neighbors and Friends

A brief classified style notice invites readers to place their next order with the advertiser promising neighborly and friendly service. Contact by phone with a stated number 7.

Hyomei Air Remedy Promises Cure For Catarrh

An advertisement touts Hyomei as a penetrating antiseptic inhalant that reaches the germ infested membranes for catarrh asthma coughs and deafness. It claims quick relief in minutes with a money back offer via VU. M. Curtis and a complete outfit priced at $1 with eventual refills at 50 cents.

Hyomei VU. M. Curtis

Notice to Denton Taxpayers on Poll Tax Receipts

Notice to taxpayers in Denton and vicinity. No poll tax receipts after midnight January 31. Pay before county agents arrive with orders. Young men aged 1 1911 to 1912 general election must obtain exemption certificates in person. Certificates issued free. After Jan 15 office open at night. Sam Hawkins, Denton County Tax Collector.

Denton Vicinity SAM Hawkins, Ltd

Turner Bros Classified Ad Offer In Store Phones 7

Satisfaction means a great deal in your grocery trade. We give you this. Phones 7 Turner Bros. ten words six times 30c.

Turner Bros

Real estate transfers listed with several parcels and prices

Real estate transfers show Mrs A V Hill to Perry Coberly for 69.8 acres in William Lumpkin survey at 4886 dollars. G A Kluck and wife to T D Mullins west wall of lot 4 block 7 College addition Venton at 0 dollars. Joe and Gambill and wife to W A Cotton 23.5 acres in William Debts survey at 2000 dollars. Duke Phillips to L W Lewis 1312.45 acres in William King J M Langley W H Pea J H King Jno McGowan A J Hitchcock and Thee Crenshaw surveys at 111520 dollars. O Walker and husband W M Walker to Annie T Ross 162.25 acres in P B Welch survey at 100 dollars and other considerations. J L McGee and wife to J S Sin clair 66.5 acres in P and Black survey and 8.5 acres in Henry Tier wester survey at 5500 dollars. Phone us your orders and note difference in quality and price LONG and KING Grocera.

A. V. Hill Perry Coberly Lumpkin G. A. Kluck T. D. Mullins College Venton Joe &. Gambill W. A. Cotton Duke Phillips L. W. Lewis W. E. King J. M. Langley W. H. Pea J. H. King Jno McGowan A. J. Hitchcock Thee Crenshaw Co. O. Walker W. M. Walker Annie T. Ross Welch J. L. McGee J. 8. Sinclair P. & Black Henry Tier Wester

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Praised For Cold Weather Wounds

Frightful polar winds in the far north cause chapped hands and lips needing Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The ad claims it heals rough skin and tender sores and is useful for burns cuts ulcers and bruises. Available for 26 cents at J F P Raley & Co.

J. FP. Raley & Co

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ben Key Fox Bros. @ Co East Exchange Bank J. E. McCabe B. H. Deavenport & CO Denton County National Bank L. F. Collins & Son J. A. Collins Hickory Direct Bear Lone Star Restaurant FE. F. Hill Craddock Building South Side Square McCray’s New Carters South Elm St Arkansas Mill R. J. Cowan W. E. McCabe N. D Garrison's Drug Store West Side Square Duggan Abstract Co Denton County J W. Johnson Draughon Practical Business College Denton Society Long & King Graham Ed Fry East Sycamore Street Kierbert Walden G. P. Davis Sam Hawkins Baptist Church Fort Worth Mercer Gainesville May Williams W. T. Foley Sanger Route 2 Mr. Foley E. L. Jones E. Yarnef Exall Alvin Togo Trophine Sonya News Pearl Street Church of Christ Wooldridge Evers Hardware Nyals Laxacold County Sam W. Fritz Craddock Blg S. Side Minnis Jess Funkeal Judge Rottorff Will Ger Oklahoma Legisllature Louis Cacte Eppie Roberdas Long & King, Grocers Wresh Trout Tdeal O. M. Curtis Dentor H. Bd. McComb Normal College Fresh Trou Dea Nena Raul Recret Lipscome Drug Store West Side Ss Hamilton & Yeatts Sini Sendy Shonshong New Clifford Stroud Vital Statistics Denton and Vicinity Grocera Florida California T. C. Sample Hones E. Side N. B Pearl's Home Telephone Co Johnson Denton Milling Company
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