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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1912
Page
2
Public notice states editors will correct any erroneous reflections about any person firm or corporation appearing in the Record and Chinics when brought to the publishers' attention. It emphasizes prompt correction upon notification.
The paper lists Democratic primary candidates for county and city offices including County Assessor to County Attorney and Mayor to Aldermen. It urges all eligible voters to pay poll taxes before January 31 to avoid disenfranchisement and notes extended office hours to assist last minute payments.
In Louisville bankers paid 375000 for the 20000 acre Wade ranch near San Angelo. Other notes report 105th birthday celebrations for General Robert E Lee. In Decatur Mrs Lee Veale died in a home fire and Coleman Whitefield was acquitted in Sonora of the seven year old Sparks killing. Judge Clarence Martin named associate justice of the Fourth District Appellate Court.
Fragmentary note from Denton Texas mentions a banquet with a $100 per plate charge, referencing Henry Clay and loans in 1842. The text also alludes to stomach trouble and a product Pid-Lree with pills, plus a brief reference to doctors or remedies.
Saturday court actions include final accounts approved guardians discharged and estates sold while new criminal docket adds petty thefts against Lee Young and six cases against Wil Hill. Civil docket lists settings for Monday through Friday with case numbers and parties across various banks and individuals.
Denton hosts Le Brun Grand Opera at Normal College Saturday night with strict safety steps. The company has not visited Texas before. no out of town visitors admitted to prevent meningitis. all streetcars fumigated Friday night for safe travel. Turner Bros promotes winter foods and canned goods.
Annual stock taking uncovers odds and ends to clear quickly. A perfumed pure powder in glass bottles valued at 25 cents normally. Special offer two jars for 15 cents.
A few remnants offered at exceptional prices. The goods are all right, but boxes slightly soiled through handling.
A pure healthful powder free from grit and harmful ingredients will be included gratis with each toothbrush sold at 25 cents or more.
The Wichita Falls Times reports the jury found Harry Rembert guilty of murder in the 1910 Hardwicke case after a few hours out. He was sentenced to ten years. His wife and mother cried in court. Frank Rembert Jr and Sr were involved. Sr remains at large. A new trial and appeal are anticipated.
Master Dabney Lipscomb marked his tenth birthday with a big cake cut at home assisted by cousins. Miss Vic Harwell hosted Christan Endeavor group at Mrs. W. W. Shepard’s, serving hot chocolate and cake. Vernelle Allison held Bunco for several tables on West Oak Street with Olive Owen and W. U. Fain winning gifts and a salad course served afterward.
Frigid air from the northern polar blast sweeps southward after crossing Chicago on Friday and may reach the Gulf states by Sunday. The Weather Bureau predicts fair and warmer conditions Sunday in parts. meanwhile Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is recommended for chapped hands and lips with rough skin, burns and cuts, available for 25 cents at J. F. Raley & Co.
Arthur Deane native of Sid n Australia led Roy Carl Rosa Opera Company in Mandeland for seven years. He performed in England and America with Henry Savage and the Grand Opera Company. Deane sang across Cuba Mexico and Australia with major companies and appeared at Crystal Palace Convent Garden and with Caruso. He was praised as Elijah and compared to Franco Davies. At eighty five he still sings with Le Brun Grand Opera Company appearing at the N. T. S. N. Lyceum tonight January 20.
O’Rourke discovers a guest’s silent signs in Sypher’s house. He finds a woman’s wrap and gloves in the guest chamber and an embroidered B on the veil, prompting him to fear Beatrix’s involvement and wonder if she arrived before Rangoon. The scene ends with this growing suspicion as the case continues.
O Rourke remains beside the body for minutes and discovers a clenched hand gripping a feather thong and a pocket penknife with a European maker. He notes a dagger with a plain ebony handle suggesting a non native assassin, hints of a Frenchman potential, and worries over the murdered Sypher and a missing girl.
State Treasurer Sam Sparks resigns effective April 1 and will be replaced by chief clerk J. M. Edwards of Runnells county. Sparks will join a trust company.
Promotes liver pills made of vegetable ingredients as a mental and physical health enhancer. Advertises new atomizers in stock alongside the product.
Bright hay offered for sale at 9 dollars per ton or 35 cents per bale by the Denton Traction Co.
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