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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1912

Page

4

Dallas and nearby towns snippets of social notes

Gran Christal is in Dallas on business. Ross Bush visits his uncle G. B. Miles and returns to Dallas. W. T. Finterburk leaves Denton for a Trinity visit. Mrs. W. Bannett returns to Dallas after visiting sister Mrs. Monschke. Mrs. Jerome Blount and baby return to Fort Worth after visiting Dr. and Mrs P. Blount. Mrs. Robert Haskins and Miss Bertha Naughe return from Parvin visit with her parents. J. R. Chambers visits from Bartonville and hopes for a good fruit crop after blizzards. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Fox and Mrs. C. I. Thomas of Lewisville visit A. E. Graham. Graham improving after illness.

Gran Christal Dallas Ross Bush W. T. Finterburk Denton Trinity W. Bannett Mra Monschke Jerome Blount Baby Fort Worth P. Blount Robert Haskins Bertha Naughe Parvin J. R. Chambers Bartonville Chambers J. M. Fox Thomas Lewisville A. E. Graham Mesdames Fox Graham

Negroes Earn Praise for Clean-Up Efforts in City

City Health Officer Peer commends the black community for their clean-up work in a section of town. Deputy inspectors were appointed from among Negro residents during the meningitis scare, and Dr Piner praised their cooperation as very well done.

Peer Piner

A Hero in a Lighthouse

J S Donahue of South Haven Michigan, Civil War captain and lighthouse keeper, credits Eletric Bitters with curing kidney trouble and chills after other remedies failed. He reports improved sight and vitality at seventy, praising the medicine sold by J F Raley & Co.

J. S. Donahue Haven Mich J. F. Raley & Co

Taylor Bros Offer Cleaning Boosts for Seed Cotton

Cotton buyers at Taylor Bros advertise cleaning services and claim seed cotton brings $3 to $5 more when cleaned. They tout highest market price paid for seed cotton at the gin and on the square. The notice also invites customers to buy a meat ticket at Ilfal Restaurant to save money.

Taylor Bros Ilfal Restaurant

County Court Opens Third Week With Multiple Dockets

The January term enters its third week as A E Brewer sues C S McMath for about 250 dollars. Jess Stanley pleads guilty to petty theft and receives a one day jail term plus a one dollar fine. New case State vs John King for petty theft scheduled. Probate estates, appraisals, and temporary administrators listed. Several civil cases set for Tuesday through Thursday with various defendants and docket numbers.

A. E. Brewer John King C. A. Davis S T. Coleman J. Bb. Baxter T. C. Eubanks FE. R. Lester J. M. Evans Nancy Gill E. F. Bates John Gill Mollie Angell Emma Culley Lethie Taylor Pansy Ellis Verna Mildred Jackson J. T. Bottorff W. B. McClurkan Frank Craft B H Deavenport M. Jackson

Railroad Employees Receive Annual Passes in Texas and Pacific Circular

The Texas and Pacific company issued a Christmas circular announcing annual passes for employees and their families based on years of service. W C Murphy Al Bushey and W O Davidson of Denton earned passes for themselves or with family across different portions of the system. Passes range from five to twenty years of service with varying geographic scope, and a historic pass for Henry Clay’s 1842 gift is noted. An unrelated ad promotes King’s New Life Pills for digestive and internal disorders at 25 cents.

Texas and Pacific Company Chrstmas Texas and Pacifi Denton W. C. Murphy al Bushey W. O. Davidson Whitesboro Fort Worth Hiself Texas and Pacific Texas and F Pacific Henry Clay New Orleans King's New Life J. F. Bates & Co

Library Building Contract Set for Austin Board Meeting

The North Texas State Normal college at Denton will have a new library building project bid in Austin on Tuesday. The 50 thousand dollar appropriation will fund the erection of an 850 009 normal structure as approved by the board of regents.

Austin North Texas State Normal College Board of Regents

Denton High Second Team Defeats Sanger in Tight Bout

Denton High second team defeated Sanger 23 to 6 in a Saturday game. Sanger led a tough effort with Nichols scoring on a 15 yard break through Denton, while Denton showcased two field goals and a 55 yard return by Shorty Stallings. The Denton lineup featured Fry Buckingham Rayzor Evers and others with standout defense and sportsmanlike play throughout.

Denton Hgh Sanger Dentons Vistors Nichols Denton Denton High H. Fry Buckingham Rayzor Evers Shorty Stallings Denton Thompson R Marchman Woods R. T Berry Sullvan R. G Baker Magill Pee Ees Fry Cole Bas H Fry Hampton Ly Bess Stallings Douglass Ke Piha Ied Green R Fry-Spikes Buckingham Smith

New So-cent Atomizers At Minnis Drug Store

Minnis drug store announces a new supply of So-cent Atomizers and invites customers to visit. The ad notes steady business even in a soft crop year and promises to explain how they can fill orders. LONG & KING, Grocers.

Minnis’ Drug Store Long & King, Grocers

Notices for Poultry Trade and Health Preparations

At Minnis' Drug Store items include atomizers and antiseptic solutions recommended by health officers to prevent meningitis. For buying or selling poultry contact Barber's store. old phone 474, new phone 206 G W Elbert.

Minnis Barber's Store G W Elbert

Fern Matthews and Mona Crumpton Tie Nup in Denton Home

Fern Matthews a Denton barber wed Mona Crumpton at 4 pm Sunday in the home of Rev. Andrews. Only family and a few friends attended. The couple plans to reside in Denton.

Fern Matthews J. J. Matthews Denton Mona Crumpton Rev. Andrews

The Prescription Store Seeks Customers With Low Prices

The shop urges new customers to join now, citing large buying from first handlers and low initial costs. It touts freshness, frequent stock movement, and efficiency at reasonable prices, noting over 12,000 prescriptions filled last year.

Brakeman Injured as Coal Lump Falls at Mingo

Alvin Cordell a brakeman on the Texas and Pacific railroad was injured Saturday at Mingo when a lump of coal fell from a car striking his shoulder and leg. He is reported bruised and was sent home to Bonham for care.

Alvin Cordell Texas and Pacificailroad Mingo Bonham

Stover Seeks Re election as Constable in Our District

The notice states Constable Tom Stover, appointed last fall to fill the unexpired term of Constable Joe Young, seeks re election. Supporters say he has fulfilled duties satisfactorily and deserves another term. An ad for Frontier Asthma promises free, no charge information at Buffalo address Room 12 Frontier Asthma Company.

Tom Stover Stover Joe Young Frontier Asthma Company Buffalo, Y

Suit for possession of child settled and dismissed

Exparte Marvin Oliver suit and habeas corpus writ to recover possession of relator are stated as settled last week with the father securing the child. Frightful polar winds are blamed for harsh skin effects and Bucklen’s Amica Salve is advertised as a remedy for chapped hands lips and other minor injuries. Available at J F Raley & Co for 25 cents.

Marvin Oliver Nerth Bucklen Amica J. F. Raley & Co

Dissolution Notice of Lester and Ball Firm

By mutual consent S Ball retires from the business and R L Lester will resume the business and assume all indebtedness and liabilities of the firm and collect all notes and accounts due. Lester and Ball.

S. Ball R. L. Lester Lester & Ball

Return of Winter Time After Cold Norther

A cold norther ended the springlike spell with a sharp drop in temperature. Saturday reached 68 degrees, Sunday fell to 34, and Monday morning registered 2 degrees below freezing.

Banana Sale Promoted By Local Vendor

L. D. Smith markets fresh bananas Monday morning offering good fruit at customer set prices. Local shoppers are urged to take advantage of the bargain while supplies last.

L. D. Smith

Walks project advances on North Locust Street

With work underway on concrete stretches along North Locust Street the agitating committee for good walks reports progress. Completion from the north end to the first creek is expected soon and work nearer town may start to speed up finishing with few or no gaps.

North Locust Street

Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement and local notices

In Toledo Ohio a notice by F J Cheney & Co offers one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The ad states the remedy is internal and effective for blood and mucous surfaces. Also noted are marriage licenses for Fern Matthews and Mona Crumpton and H E Edwards and Irene Pass, plus a poultry buying inquiry and a city notice from G W Elbert.

State of Ohio Toledo Lucas County Frank J. Cheney F. J A. D A. W. Leason Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Fern Matthews Mona Crumpton H. ©. Edwards Miss Irene Pass

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kindred & Lucas West Side Sq Fox Brothers & Co Denton County National Bank B. H. Deavenport & CO First Door East Exchange Bank J. E. McCabe Palace OF Sweets L. F. Collins & Con A. Collins East Hickory T. C. Sample Lone Star Restaurant Is Bell W. E. McCabe Garrison's Drug Store West Side Square Texas Hill Craddock Building South Side Square McCray’s J W. Johnson Draughon Business College Hecora Chronicle Brewer McMath & CO Lillard & Whitehes i Mertin Brothers Wison Grain and Elewator Co F. Ry Wison Herdware Co Joe McKimmons J. B. Seay A HL Harrop Barton Yancey Beaty Co G. E. MceNew Piner Harvey H. A Hilliard L. Bailey T. BE. Ber Exchange National Bank G. E. Hamilton First National Bank Wison Hardware Co L. Fulton B. T. Owens H. A Hale Evers Hardware W. ©. Murphy Nowal Bulding Idfal Restaurant Paul Matthews Cash .& i Kinney Cie Tare Johnson Bros Hisbary St Callus FREE Hamilton & Yeatts O. K Stroud & Grant Mir Lod Robertson W. T. Bailey & CO. Insurance O.V. B John Deere Taylor Hardware Co Long & King Southwest Corner Square Pirst Creek G. W. Elbert Annie Lee Murphy's Livery People’s Home Telephone Co T. F. Johnson Denton Traction CO West Denton Milling Company Verabest Mill
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