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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1912
Page
3
Classifieds list lost gold chain with locket and watch fob reward, found chain watch fob at the office, rental ads for six room houses near Central School and Mulberry Street, numerous for sale and lease notices including farms, typewriters, and a Draughon College promotion, plus political announcements for local offices and candidates.
J M Gurley of Bushey promotes concrete sidewalks and brick work with first class results at fair prices. Estimates available.
Local ads promote dray work and household moving by Brownlow Strickland Parks Lester Brashears and others. They list office and old phones plus new numbers and emphasize first class prompt service and quick messenger moves.
Dr W A Jones and J W Fralin are listed as dentists serving Denton Texas. Jones operates at West Side Square and Fralin at South Side Square middle of block upstairs in Denton.
Dr W E Botts veterinarian office updates contact details in Denton area. The listing notes new phone 70 and references old lines at 486 and new 132 while mentioning Ian and Veterinary Surgeon Office and Denton Transfer Co in Linscom block.
Auto for hire by W. W. Billingsley with old and new phones, A. R. McGintie offers office over Long & King and house rents across Denton, scavenger work by number 30, furnished rooms for rent, bread praised as right value, Smiths Restaurant promotes bread and satisfaction.
Clear sales pitch listing availability in all sizes and inviting customers to see products and compare prices.
The Bulletin of Health Education League urges viewers to consider how oriental countries use dogs as scavengers while we rely on street cleaners, noting flies contaminate food as they crawl over feces and refuse. It describes fly feet with sticky hairs spreading filth, and claims most flies visit our food after contact with stables or cesspools.
A compact record lists visits and arrivals in Krum and nearby areas including Miss Nora Barrett in Lewisville, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Regan buying an ice cream stand, and Miss Onie Neely wed to Mr. Davis of Ladonia. Also noted are church activities, weather effects on thrashing, and multiple visits among local families and neighbors. Dr. Kings Life Pills advertised as a health aid.
A light rain fell Sunday night as wheat turns out well in the county. Local social notes mention Miss Bertha Balls in Krum and visits by Miss Pearl Dunn and Leander, Mrs. Butler and Hugh to Brownwood, and other movements. Long & King promote growing business tied to efficient service and fair prices with phone contact.
The article recommends silverware, cut glass and china as ideal wedding gifts. It highlights large stocks of silver in Sterling and plated forms, with options from small individual pieces to large family chests, suitable for immediate housekeeping and long service.
Advertisement urges customers to use phone 44 for grocery deliveries claiming first class service, prompt delivery, and right prices. The message repeats the phone number 44 to encourage immediate orders.
Sunnydale people visit Denton and Corinth. The Roach family near Argyle reports a sick baby and another child ill at home. A five room house with bath and two halls is available for rent in the West End near Oak Street.
A Denton notice promotes stylish stationery for writing letters to friends on summer vacations. It touts elegant paper and proper accessories as a small cost upgrade, promising recipients will feel proud receiving refined notes.
The petition directs the Sheriff to summon unknown heirs and legatees of multiple Bernard and related families, plus others connected to Denton County land disputes. It seeks service by publication for eight weeks and to appear at the next Denton District Court term to answer a petition in a land title case involving three described tracts and claims under five and ten year statutes.
The notice commands Ed T. Miller to appear at the district court in Denton County for the next regular term and to return the writ with proof of execution. W. E. Durbin, Clerk, records the writ dated June 18, 1912.
Charles Townson sues heirs of J H King Ellis Lugrand and others to quiet title to 40 acres in Denton County Texas. Plaintiff alleges adverse possession and clouds from various deeds, liens, and missing signatures. Citation by publication requested for unknown heirs of Ellis Lugrand Sr and Richard Lugrand. Court set for next regular term, with defense by unknown defendants.
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