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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1913
Page
4
Mrs A L Tabor and her daughter suffered serious ptomaine poisoning after eating canned beans at supper. A physician found them ill at 2 AM Saturday and they remained seriously ill but not in immediate danger by Saturday forenoon. Turner Bros. advertises courteous service and good groceries.
Local notes report Mrs. L. H. Schweer in Dallas and J. A. Ball moving from near Corinth to east of Argyle. Miss Mettie Kate Payne visits Sherman. OC Butler and Belle Savare noted. Clif ton evangelist NIchol to speak at Church of Christ in Argyle. E. R. Wooldridge returns to Oklahoma. pleurisy and lumbago discussed. Ballard’s Snow Liniment advertised for relief.
McLennan county farmer W T Moore paid 93 dollars per acre for a Denton county farm after viewing the county exhibit at the Waco Cotton Palace. He said the Denton presentation convinced him to relocate and purchase, despite advice from real estate men. The narrative contrasts the Denton display with his decisive land purchase.
Pete Johnson a negro man living on the E Cocanougher place north of the city had his middle finger of the left hand blown off and other fingers mangled by a premature dynamite cap while splitting wood. Also features an asthma ad and local notices with B Y P U program details and product ads.
A marriage license was issued to G. L. Stone and Lula A. Atrey of Lewisville.
Denton columns report numerous grip cases and illnesses across residents including Jack Christe John Orr Mrs W W Dossey and others. The tax collector Ledbetter reports about eight thousand dollars collected of nearly thirty five thousand due. A funeral for J H Briggs was held at Cooper cemetery and a civil suit Wattam vs railroads filed in county court. District Clerk Durbin prepares requisition papers for A F Gammon while Sheriff Orr plans pursuit in Missouri.
Notice to street tax payers that the city street tax is due and may be paid to City Tax Collector R Ledbetter or the signer B H Deavenport City Treasurer. If paid before Feb 1 1913 a $3 settlement is offered. Turner Bros advertisement.
A customer notes they have a first class gas fitter and seeks a quote on gas work. The message promises all work guaranteed and asks for figures on the project.
Community readers learn about the Jewel gas stoves beloved by many households. The article highlights efficiency, design, and accessibility, noting its status as a trusted kitchen staple across regions.
Homer Bruce elected Senior Class president for the spring term at the State University. R Eldon Young chosen president of the Middle Law Class for the term. Ad advertises Herb ine remedy with price 50 cents sold by R H Garrison.
The Young People s League of the First Methodist church elects 1913 officers: President Douglas Witt. Vice Presidents Vee Foreman Phoebe Goode Ruby Gabbardt Ben Roberts. Secretary-Treasurer Esther Steinman Era agent Emory Witt. Installed by Rev. Oscar T. Cooper. Special Elks meeting Denton Lodge 807 to include initiation. full attendance urged.
Mrs R H Bates and children express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness after the death of their husband and father. They specifically thank Dr Kimbrough for support and care.
Property listings advertise 200 acres near a railroad town in Denton County with 140 acres in cultivation and a seven room house plus tenant house and barn. Asking price 65 dollars per acre. Also 120 acres near Visa County on a main road with 75 acres cultivated and remaining tillable at 40 dollars per acre. A 125 acre tract near Ponder offers deep black waxy soil at 65 dollars per acre.
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