Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Record And Chronicle in Denton, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 38 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1912

Page

3

For Sale and Trade Listings Around Denton County

A compressed Denton area classified list notes land for sale or exchange including 80 acres south of Denton with 65 acres cultivated, and several farm and personal items for sale. Also includes help wanted and notices for goods and services with local businesses and residents such as Garza Texas residents, Walter Doyle, and Mrs Pittman.

Denton George P. Elbert Garza Texas Denton County Slidell Galeey Walter Doyle Krom

Denton Rent Agents Advertise Furnished Rooms and Offices

An advertisement from Hental Agents seeks bosses and furnished coins to rent in Denton. The notice mentions locations including east, south, west, and the city, with an office one door east of Exchang National Bank.

McGindle Erth Denton Eas Exebang National Bank

City Meat Market on West Oak Street Ad

Local meat shop Ublett and Son advertises fresh meats on West Oak Street with contact numbers for orders and inquiries.

City Meat Market West Oak Street Ublett & Son

Frank Wilkinson Meat Market Promos at Elm Street

Frank Wilkinson meat market advertises fresh and ten meats at 8S Elm Street with old phone 212 and new, offering local shoppers lower prices and daily cuts.

Frank Wilkinson Elm St

Lacy Blacksmith Shop Specializes in Norse Shoeing and Buggy Work

The Lacy Blacksmith Shop, Sid Reliable, advertises expert Norse shoeing and buggy work with dependable craft and service.

Sid

Barber Shops Invite Loyal Customers to Visit

Roberts' Barber Shop in West Ide invites the public to join their growing clientele of satisfied patrons. The notice emphasizes friendly service and dependable grooming in a welcoming, neighborhood setting.

Roberts West

Automobile Line Hire and Levy Notice

Local notice indicates an automobile line hire arrangement involving W. W. Bil Angslevy with an old phone number 3360 and a new listing. Details are limited in the available text.

Livery and Feed Stables Compete for Quality Horses

Moreman and Luster operate at the Red Barn offering good horses stylish rigs and ample feed. The City Livery Stable at West 28 stylishly advertises horses and equipment with an old phone 62 listing and single and double rigs on West tod'ckory Street.

Moreman & Luster Red Barn Td'ckory Street

Arkansas Mill Feedstuffs Delivered From Elm Street

Chops bran corn hay and other feedstuffs offered with prompt delivery and full measure. Best stove and neater wood on the market. Located on Elm Street ARKANSAS MILL with both phones for contact.

Arkansas Mill Elm Street

Veterinary Services Ad by Dr Botts at Johnson Bros Barn

Veterinary surgeon Dr W E Botts offers services from Johnson Bros barn on West Hickory Street. Office and practice listed with phones 123 Rescience old 486 new 298 blue. Local client base encouraged to contact for care and consultations.

W. E. Botts Johnson Bros.’ Barn West Hickory St

Dr E Buyher Veterinary Surgeon at Red Barn

Veterinary surgeon Dr E Buyher offers all kinds of work with prompt call service. Office location Red Barn and residence at 24 East Sycamore Walter Loftin. Old phone 181 and new number 35.

E. Buyher Red Barn Walter Loftin East Sycamore D&w

Concrete Sidewalks and Brick Work by Gurley and Bushey

First class walks at reasonable prices offered by J. M. Gurley and S. A. Bushey. Both phones listed for concrete sidewalks and brick work, with promises to figure with you on projects.

J. M. Gurley S. A. Bushey

Help wanted for moving and storage services

Help wanted advertisement offering drag work and household goods moving services. Lists Brownlow & Strickland with new phone 134 old 45 at the Exchange National Bank door. Denton Transfer Co H M Morrison prop new phone 34 old 70 advertises citywide calls for trunks and baggage from Lips comb building.

Brownlow & Strickland East Exchange National Bank Denton Transfer CO H. M Morrison New Phone Lipscomb

New Float Linh-Anything for Drapage at W H Parks

Advertisement for a dragage supply with contact via phone 342 and ownership by W H Parks.

W. H. Parks

Classifieds Open For Quick Local Sales

If you have something to sell place a classified ad to reach local buyers fast. Post clear details and pricing to attract responders and close deals efficiently.

Cascarets End Backache and Stomach Woes

A vintage ad promotes Cascarets as a safe night laxative that cleanses the stomach and bowels while you sleep. It claims to relieve headaches foul taste and breath and tiredness by morning with a 10 cent box suitable for the whole family.

Cuban instability threats draw possible U S action

The Cuba crisis grows grave enough to spur talk of U S intervention. Harper’s Weekly accuses President Wilson’s nomination hopes influenced by past support. Rev Dr W D McFarland of Greenville Tennessee is indicted for two operations on his secretary Miss Elsie Dodd Coe in Pitts butte Pennsylvania, resulting in her death.

W. D. McFarland Greenville, Tenn Elsie Dodd Coe Pittsbute. Pa

Doan's Kidney Pills Promoted For Denton Readers

Help the kidneys with Doan's Kidney Pills the remedy famed for 75 years. Endorsed by 50 000 people in Denton and across the United States J T McGalliard and locals travel to Dallas Lewisville Frisco J F Raley Co druggists sell 50 cents per box. Notes of residents visiting Denton from surrounding towns.

Denton Doan J. T. Tennis E. McKinney Texas J. F. Raley & Co Foster—Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

Classified Columns Spotlight New Propositions Daily

A brief classified note highlights fresh propositions offered daily in the newspaper classified pages. Readership is invited to scan the column for new opportunities and deals appearing under various headings.

Nervous Public Speaking Manners Noted in Historic Leaders

A Pall Mall Magazine account describes how Lord Cavendish later the Duke of Devonshire and Gladstone exhibited public speaking anxiety. Devonshire yawning at maiden speeches, tensing handkerchief habits, and Gladstone scratching his skull and concealing shirt cuffs became famed nervous mannerisms before delivering grand orations.

Duke of Devonshire Gladstone House of Commons Lord Cavendish Mr. Gladstone Pall Mall Magazine

Claptrap’s Library Run Ends In Mixup

Mr Claptrap rushes into the circulating library with an email-laden list for his wife. The librarian cannot locate one item and he complains of delays. He laments that the last item on the list may not exist in the library.

Mr. Claptrap

Port Worth Livestock Receipts and Prices Report

Port Worth Livestock reports yesterday's receipts were about 2,800 cattle 600 calves and 1 200 hogs. Best beef steers sold around 6 40 with calves near 7 00 top hogs 6 60 to 6 85 with averages 5 0 to 5 60.

Port Worth Fort Worth

Parisian Sage Dandruff Cure Promised With Money Back Guarantee

Co. M Curtis offers Parisian Sage for dandruff and hair loss with a money back guarantee. Advert says 50 cents at Curtis store and druggists nationwide. Customer testimonials from Dora Daniels Williamson West Virginia and C P Pope Oxford Alabama praise relief from itchy scalp.

Co. M. Curtis Kney Bac’s C. M. Curtis Dora M. Daniels W Iliamson W. Va C. P. Pope Oxford

Sunnydale News Briefs Include Family News and Local Visits

Jan 16 report from Sunnydale notes J W Stuart visiting brother Tom Whyburn near China Chapel. A son was born to Rev J H Larkin and wife. Ben Daugherty visited in Denton. Troy Huffhines recovered from pneumonia. Some farmers are breaking land. Will Trigg was in Denton.

Sunnydale Sunnydae J. W. Stuart Tom Whyburn China Chapel J. H. Larkin Ben Daugherty Denton Troy Huffhines Will Trigg

Classifieds Briefs From Daily and Weekly Pages

Short notices from daily and weekly pages cover sales ads personal notices and small business offerings. Readers scan for classifieds within a compact list of items including sales weather notices and minor announcements.

Witchcat Hex Haunts Pottsville Region As Gold Bullet Fails

A legend of a four foot long witchcat in Tumbling Run Valley near Pottsville Pa grips locals. A family fled attempts to shoot the creature with a solid gold bullet created from a five dollar piece after a so called hex caused livestock decline and death. A Schuylkill Haven cat, labeled a hexahemeron, is believed by doctors to counter the spell, while crucifixes and talismans proliferate.

Tumbling Run Valley Pottsville Howell Thomas Thomases Miss Thomas Thomas Schuylkill Haven Endor

Brass Ornament of the Cincinnati Bar Joke

The junior partner teased by Murat Halstead swaps to Mrs. Johnson who reveals she is the polished brass ornament of Cincinnati’s bar. The remark turns into a witty confession about her long effort to earn that high praise.

Goldsmith, Colston, Hoadley & Johnson Cincinnati Murat Halstead Mr. Johnson

Look at that fellow Gassaway

Dialogue excerpt from Harper's Weekly humor column featuring Hicks and Dubkins debating whether Gassaway was born under a silver spoon or with a soup ladle in his mouth reflecting satirical social commentary.

Gassaway Hicks George Dubkins Harper’s Weekly

The Main Reality Play Draws Crowds

Critics rave about a public flock to the play while the manager notes the real money involved. The exchange underscores the theater's allure and commercial appeal.

Stight Accusation Sees Unclear Drinking Remarks

A terse exchange cites a line about Jobbs drinking like a fish. The remark is contested as not against him, with a counterpoint claiming fishes drink only water.

Jobbs

Local residents move and travel amid family news

L. T. Fowler and Talley Massey departed for East Texas with a group of horses. J. P. and A. Garrison visited Denton. George Martin moved to Garga. Mr. King plans to relocate to Haskell County. Young Shahan, grandson of G. W. Shahan, learned Saturday his father was very ill and returned home.

Corinth L. T. Fowler Talley Massey East Texas J. P A. Garrison Denton Geo. Martin Garga Mr. King Haskell County Young Shahan W. Shahan

News from Justin and surrounding areas records town notes

G W Ellidge and Lee Cate traveled between towns in Cooke and Denton counties. Residents reported illnesses injuries including a carouncle on Henry Pennington and a horse fall injuring Will Harris. New ranch cattle arrived, property changes occurred, and social visits and funerals were noted.

Justin G. W. Ellidge Cooke County Lee Cate Denton Olle Camp Dallas Wille Haren Aubrey Jess Stanley Henry Pennington W. H. Harris Will T Harris C. S. Summers Fort Worth

Sick List and Local Visits Reported in Cooper

Those on the sick list include Grandma Price Mrs Johnnie Ogle and Mrs Luther Bell. Ed Laney visited her parents Tom Land of Club Jake visited I M Cox. Fitzgerald preached here Sunday filling Rev House appointment. Frank Hawkins and family of near Prosper visited Mrs Charlie Ogle. Amanda Law returned to Gainesville after visiting niece Mrs Whit Brown. In Denton were W N Sparks and daughter Mable I M Cox Grover Thompson John Stover and wife Boyd McCauley and wife G M Marriott and wife W A Combest and Steve Dawe. The infant of Will Hawkins died this morning.

Mable I. M. Cox Grover Thompson John Stover Boyd McCauley G. M. Marriott W. A. Combest Steve Dawe Will Hawkins

Beloved residents note sickness and deaths in Bell County

Belew January 15 report lists Mr and Mrs Oscar Bentley moving to Clear Lake. Mrs Jordan is very ill. Mrs Schowie visited in Denton and Mrs Dunn of Aubrey visited Mrs M M Mann. Miss Bennie Brang hosted a gathering and Stella Lawson is ill. Arthur Horne died in Aubrey and was buried here. John Cleer and family near Pilot Point visited B F Hayden. Mr and Mrs Rando Parson of Celina were here Sunday.

Pioneer settler Uncle Harl Crawford dies near town

Lewisville mourns the death of Uncle Harl Crawford, a pioneer settler. He died at his home near here Thursday and was buried at Hall cemetery. Visitors include Miss Helen Spencer, Willie Farrington from Baylor, J. S. Huffhines of Quanah, and Elder Reynolds of Denton. Bob Wilkins and John Gobb from Memphis were in town.

Waketon M. Guthrie China Chen Lewisville Lee Geo. McLeod Pat Card Fort Worth Beecher Minor Holland Mitchell Denton Mr. Mitchell Argyle Mrs. Cooksey Calvert Bob Wilkins Tise County John Gobb Memphis Harl’ Crawford Hall Cemetery Helen Spencer Willie ‘Farrington Baylor J. S. Huffhines Quanah Elder Reynolds

Local Notes From Aubreu Area Mention Denton Visit

T. L. Mullins traveled to Denton while Miss Della Tincher and Ima Tinchey remained ill. S. A. Ashey Julia Brewer and E. A. Brewer attended the lodge in Denton. Winnie Kemp cut her head severely in a skating accident. Claud Davidson of Mustang was listed in the brief.

Aurbemn T. L. Mullins Denton Della Tincher S. A. Ashey Julia Brewer E. A. Brewer Ima Tinchey Winnie Kemp Claud Davidson Mustang

Death of Aubrey Resident “Uncle” Jack Mountain at 76

"Uncle" Jack Mountain died at his home north of town Monday at age 76 after living in Aubrey for some time. W. T. Wilson was in Aubrey, W. E. Mountain of Pilot Point was

Jack Mountain Town Aubrey W. T. Wilson W. E. Mountain Pilot Point

Hay for sale in Denton area at 39 per ton

Nice bright hay offered by Denton Traction Co. at 39 per ton or 35e per bale. If you have something to sell use the listing to reach customers.

Denton Traction CO

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mirollanius Denton Farm H. Griffin M. Cheatham Pittman West Hickory Street Record and Chronicle Office Farmers Implement and Vehicle Co Lloyd Wccullar Vaughn W. Highland S. E Meredith Steve Daw Locksmiths Magill & Shepard P. T. Taylor Dairy A Jones West Side Square W. Fralin Ide Square Menton Tfe A. A. Andersons Harness and Shoe Repair Shop Puckett’s Grocery J. A. Minnerly North Side W. A. Brashbars Hamilton & Yeatta Denton County News Oice Hental Agents Cuba Harper's Weekly Woodrow Wilson Garza News John Morris Will James Frisco Corinth News Frank Piner G. W. Butler Haslet Justin the Justin Telephone Company C. B. Caldwell A. J. Dunagin W. R. Larkin Andrew Mason Tom Philips Fay Larkin Gordon Grasty Harle Crawford J. W. McFall Ben Cunningham Matt Guthrie A. Starnes Stringtown Waketon News Ed McLeod Mattie Robertson Cooper News Belew News Aubrey News Paul Remires Owsley Paul Ramires Eree Hamilton & Yeatts siocSen E ' Rach Ren New, Zor, Clifford Stroud Houston W. G. Crush, G.P T. A W C. Murphy
Search Courier

Search the Record And Chronicle Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Record And Chronicle?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication