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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1910
Page
4
Robins fill the area north of the city at Fry Place with estimates of 5 000 or more birds seen last week. The arrival is earlier than usual with many other bird varieties reported, suggesting an early spring or northward birds driven south by severe cold.
About 200 poll tax payments were made since last Thursday raising the total to around 2,200. Friday was slow and Saturday saw about eighty payments as the deadline nears for in time voting.
Inclosed money order for one dollar requesting Simmons Purifier worth in tin boxes after thirty years use. Thos H Reilly of Jonesville La endorses the medicine. Price 25c per box. C I A lyceum next Monday features Mr J H Totten magician humorist impersonator with 25c admission.
Local grocer C. F. Witherspoon & Sons advertises hay corn and Red Rust Proof seed nuts. The shop emphasizes first class groceries and prompt service, inviting customers to give them a trial. Both phones 132 listed under Bert Withers.
A Denton Rexall store advertises Rexall Orderlies as a gentle safe bowel regulator and tonic that even children can take. The notice claims immediate relief if constipation is not solved and offers a money back guarantee, pricing two sizes: 12 tablets for 10 cents and 36 tablets for 25 cents, from O. M. Curtis.
Public tax notice from treasurer B H Deavenport of Denton County National Bank announces street taxes for 1910 are due. Early payment before February 1 costs $3. after February 1 the amount rises to $5.
A reader in Halletsville, Texas praises Hunt's Lightning Oil as an excellent pain and sprain reliever. The note states satisfaction with the product and mentions 25c and 60c bottle prices.
County court opened Monday at 10 with Judge Zumwalt presiding. Jurors Hodges Thatcher Hart Foster Herrell Underwood empaneled. Civil docket lists multiple trials with various weeks and jury demands. Criminal docket shows guilty pleas on local option cases and gaming charges with fines ranging from 5 to 100 dollars and brief jail terms in some instances.
Stroup of Baylor County purchased the Sam Daily place near Jettie Elm in the eastern part of the county for cash. He was returning from West S on Saturday and plans to move to Denton County.
An advertisement from Denton Texas promoting Standard Business College offers fast training in bookkeeping and shorthand, with potential earnings of 50 to 150 dollars monthly and placement assistance. Special rates are available for a few days, manager A McGinnis states.
Mr. Fry plans to plant 300 acres in corn next year while also dedicating 590 acres to cotton and maintaining 35 acres of wheat and 10 acres of oats for pasture. He will grow peas and peanuts for cattle forage, has nearly 200 hogs, expects to add hundreds of steers, and stores over 2000 bushels of 1969 corn as pasture largely sustains his hogs.
Denton evangelist Rev F L Young may accept the Amarillo Church of Christ pastorate though he says he has no plan to move his family soon. Elder Young of Pearl Street Church of Christ in Denton notes he will visit Amarillo after meetings in Whitewright as he weighs the offer.
Min nis Drug Store is advertised as the place to have prescriptions compounded, highlighting their compounding service.
The county's second notice announces M. P. Kelly as a candidate for county clerk. The formal entry appears in the standard column of this issue, signaling his bid for the clerk's office.
N M Raff who has served thirteen years as foreman of Denton county chain gang No 1 resigned on Saturday. He will move to Sherman to live temporarily and plans to return to Denton county in the summer to make his home at his farm in the eastern part of the county.
An old advertisement touts Capudine as quick relief for colds heat stomach or nervous troubles. The liquid formula is described as pleasant to take and acting immediately with pricing listed at 10c 25c and 60c at drug stores.
Charley Orr, facing two county court criminal docket cases and an alias capias for forfeiture of bail, surrendered to Sheriff Orr on Sunday. He was placed in jail to await trial at the current term of the county court.
Washington NC resident praises Dr King’s New Discovery after a decade of illness from consumption. He used six bottles to achieve a full recovery and cites relief for lungs coughs colds bronchitis lagrippe asthma and related bronchial ailments. Trial bottle available free with purchase guaranteed by J F Raley Co.
Last notice warns remaining water rent payers to settle immediately after ten day grace period. Public notice from H. Cc. Storrie Superintendent, Water and Light Department.
Capudine touted as a remedy for headaches and nervous tension. The ad urges readers to try Capudine at drug stores, claiming it clears the head and nerves for business readiness.
The Texas Corn Growers association held its final Dallas meeting amid political tension easing into discussions on six new experiment stations. Dr Harrington outlined station goals including Denton breeding work on wheat and oats and adapting varieties for Lubbock Spur Temple conditions. Officers elected include President A M Ferguson Sherman and Secretary-Treasurer J D Randolph with a diverse executive committee.
Feverishness and aching from malarious conditions colds or overheating are claimed to be relieved by Hicks' Capucline in liquid form. The product is priced at 10, 25 and 50 cents at drug stores.
Attractive 1900s style advertisement hawks Hyomei a pocket inhaler with complete outfit priced at 1.00 and extra bottles 50c. It claims cure for catarrh sore throat coughs colds croup and bronchitis with relief in two minutes and offers money back if not cured through O M Curtis and druggists.
Strickland and Pinckley announce cotton seed hulls will be available at the car lot next Friday for one dollar per ton, with hay priced at fifteen dollars per car.
An old advertisement touts Capudine as a liquid cure for sick headaches nervous headaches travelers headache and various stomach and female troubles with immediate effects promised. Sold by druggists everywhere.
A stream of personal mentions notes Hardy Burk Prairie Chapel residents Hood Cunningham Lewisville and J W Day Justin paying taxes. Florence Work improving Aline Scott Denison visiting uncle Fowler. County court attendees include Will Burke and J M Blankenship Pilot Point. Several ex-Denton County locals in Brewster county report dry conditions affecting cattle.
Frontier Asthma offers a free trial treatment and full information sent to interested individuals. No charge for the trial. Address inquiries to Frontier Asthma Company Room 702 Buffalo NY.
NAVO January 14 reports continued cold shuts down farm labor as wet pasturage stalls grazing. Wheat and oats thrive while roads suffer. A. J. Davis to move near Celina. C W Harper sells farming interest to B L Adams and relocates to Prosper. Joe Rogers recovers from illness. A Peak praises Denton County. Rev J W Clifton loses home and all belongings in a Bells fire.
Community note invites readers to call Gen Elbert for selling poultry or hogs, with both phone numbers provided for contact.
W R Scott offers cleaning, pressing and alteration of men’s garments and skirts. Service includes pick up and delivery. New phone 40 No 6 West Side Square.
February term of the District Court opens February 23. Cases include C. Houston vs Elvey Stockton to remove cloud from title J Holland vs Emma Holland divorce A L Sconce et al vs M B Edwards debt and foreclosure Minnie Bizzell vs Albert J Bizzell divorce Mattie Vassar vs C F Vassar divorce Comelia F Hendrickson vs Claude Hendrickson divorce State vs Warren Derr principal B H Deavenport and J P Blount as sureties forfeiture on bail bond W T Johnson vs Ada Kincaid partition.
The Denton Retail Merchants association announces its annual meeting for Wednesday at 7 30 PM. The main item is the election of officers for the coming year, with several other important matters expected to be discussed.
Milam school plans a box party on January 22 with entry from 6 to 9 5. Guests are asked to bring their ladies and attend to raise funds for a local library.
M G Gilbert notes likely further price increases as pigment costs rise and supplies tighten. Local painters warn of unclear forecasts and possible delays in municipal projects due to ongoing supply challenges.
A watchmaker touts experience from Howard, Hamilton, South Bend and Rockford factories as the key to reliable repairs. He pledges guaranteed work and invites customers to trust his practical knowledge over theory.
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