Late personal news from Denton readers update travels and visits
G M Hennen visits accounts from Mrs L Davis of Fort Worth and Mrs L L Roark. Miss Bennie Ray McCullar heads southwest including Houston and Galveston. Mrs Fred L McFadden and Fred L McFadden Jr of Wichita Falls along with Miss Bettie Whitt McFadden of Warren Tennessee stay with Mr and Mrs J A Minnis. Mrs Rob Edwards and daughter Mary Jane depart to Fort Worth then Michigan to visit relatives. Tom Knight of Dallas visits Alvin M Owsley, a UT grad who studied at Harvard Law last year. A C Bell and family leave Justin Argle and nearby for Lancaster. M H Ponder, truck buyer from Jacksonville, moves to Mineral Wells then Van Buren Arkansas to buy peaches. Jacksonville peach crop is short but tomatoes pay well. Ponder urges more grape planting in Denton County with regular spraying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Davis
Fort Worth
L. L. Roark
Bennie Ray McCullar
Southwest
Houston
Galveston
Fred L. McFadden
Fred L. McFadden, Jr
Wichita Falls
Bettie Whitt McFadden
Warren, Tenn
J. A. Minnis
Rob Edwards
Littl
Mary Jane
Emma Cobb
Herman Church
Michigan
Tom Knight
Dallas
Alvin M. Owsley
Mr. Knight
University of Texas
Harvard University
A. C. Bell
Justin
Argyle
Hame
Lancaster
Mr. Bell
C. E. Scruggs
Denton
M. H. Ponder
Jacksonville
Mineral Wells
van Buren
Ark
Ponder
Denton County
Notice by Publication of Final Account
Public notice in Denton County Texas announces final account of Tom Lovell deceased. J R Christal is administrator seeking discharge and partition distribution, with interested parties invited to contest. Hearing set for July term 1918 at Denton County Courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
Denton County
Texas
Tom Lovell
J. R. Christal
Denton
When You are Sick or Have Sickness in Your Family
When you are sick or have sickness in your family take care to fill prescriptions properly for best results. We offer the best service at the lowest possible price. Fresh and pure drugs are carefully compounded by experienced men. Packages delivered to all parts of the city at no extra charge.
Fire destroys Alliance corn elevator. wind spreads flames
A Friday afternoon blaze gutted the Alliance mill elevator, about 200 feet from main buildings. High winds spread embers, threatening nearby houses. Firefighters saved the south wing. grain and mill portions damaged. loss about 85000 with 2000 in insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promised for Home Use
In every home a Bucklen’s Arnica Salve should be on hand for burns cuts wounds and scalds. J H Polance of Delvalle Texas reports his little girl’s cut foot healed by the salve. The advert claims the salve is the world’s best and costs 25 cents, recommended by J T Raley & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
J. H. Polance
Delvalle
Tex
R. No. 2
J. T. Raley & Co
Denton Still Leads Sunday School Attendance Race
The contest among McKinney Denton Durant and Lampasas shows Denton and McKinney ahead after last Sunday. Lampasas and Durant have not reported for two weeks and are likely out. First Christian had 221 attendees and McKinney 231, keeping McKinney 10 ahead that Sunday. Denton led totals by seven after deductions. The church hopes for a large turnout next Sunday to secure a safe margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinney
Denton
Durant
Lampasas
Unsightly eczema cured by Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment
The advertisement claims Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment relieves itching burning and scaly eruptions instantly healing begins minutes after application. It cites physician use and a customer testimonial from Mr Alleman Littletown Pa and offers a money back guarantee with distribution by Pfeiffer Chemical Co Philadelphia and St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobson
Price Soc
Pfeiffer Chemical Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Turner Bros Asthma Free Information Offer
A vintage ad promises free information on asthma treatment from Frontier Asthma Company Room 102 Buffalo New York and urges readers to try their services. It also promotes a literary tour led by Edith L Clark instructor and Bernice Carter manager, detailing a multicity itinerary from Denton Texas with August travel options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frontier Asthma Company
Buffalo, Ni
Edith L. Clark
North Texas State Normal
Chicago
Buffalo
Niagara
Toronto
Hudson River
New York
Boston
Norfolk
Atlantic Ocean
Washington City
Potomac River
Bernice Carter
Hickory St
Denton
Texas
Birthday Party for Little Miss Pratt in Denton
Little Miss Oneila Pratt hosted a neighborhood birthday party on Tuesday in Denton with twenty to thirty children. Elaine Smoot won a prize cup, Eva Grady received the booby prize, guests enjoyed ice cream punch and cake, and music from Mesdames Storrie and Waldrip accompanied games and playtime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oneila Pratt
Elaine Smoot
Eva Grady
Mary Frances Fry
Helen Taylor
Dorothy McCray
Ola Lee Byrd
Joe Young
Ruth
Ada Berry
Nina Blair
Oneta
Helen Pratt
Walter Smoot
Mark Waldrip
Master McCray
James
Carl Storrie
Jewel Whitehurst
Ernest Ball
Lela Hester
Mesdames Storrie
Waldrip
Minnie Dell Ellis Hosts Evening Honoring Miss Addie Mae Young
Miss Minnie Dell Ellis hosts a Thursday evening party for cousin Miss Addie Mae Young of Aubrey with guest register reminders, music, games, contests, and refreshments of cherry punch and cake. Attendees include Misses Mary Francis, Mabel Pierce, Verna Adams, Tommie Andrews, Rita Wilkerson, Bertha Hill, Robbie Harper, Clara Carlisle, Annie Berry, Margaret Compton, Blanch Garrison and Messrs Douglas Witt, Emory Witt, Ben Ivy, Bennett Wooley, Virgil Brady, Albert Atkisson, Daniel Bell, Elbert Hooper, Charles Crain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Dell Ellis
Addie Mae Young
Aubrey
Mary Francis
Mabel Pierce
Verna Adams
Tommie Andrews
Rita Wilkerson
Bertha Hill
Robbie Harper
Clara Carlisle
Annie Berry
Margaret Compton
Committee to Present Road Bond Petition
The road bond petition for Precinct No 1 will go before the Commissioners Court Monday after guidance from the Chamber of Commerce. The group seeks full member presence, with other topics including a clean-up hearing and funding for macadam on No Man's land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners’ Court
Chamber of Commerce
City Federation
A. W. Palmer
W. J. McCray
Owsley
Witherspoon
Messrs. Wilson
Lipseon B
Phillips
Sehweer
Powler
Allen
Ojl Ing
Dallas Fair
No Man's Land
J. F. Raley
John A. Hann
Olan A. Graham
S. A. Gibson
PD. H. Fry Jr
D. Turner
T. M. Rippy
O. L. Fowler
No Man's” Land
John B. Hobson
Roark
Mineral Wells
Local Grocery and Baby Elixir Advertisement
Attractive ad offers grocery delivery and general services from Turner Bros at Long and King. Promises quality price and service with phone contact. Also promotes Meiggs Baby Elixir for sour stomach wind upset and diarrhea, claiming safety and no habit forming drugs, priced 25c and 50c per bottle, sold by R H Garrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Garrison
Stoddard's Lectures Library Offer to Denton Readers
Over 100 Denton residents have added Stoddard's Lectures to their libraries. The 14 volume set covers Art, Literature, History, Geography and Travel with 620 engravings and 40 000 references. Interested readers may send a postal to B Fullerton in Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Stoddard
B. Fullerton
City Attorney Likely to File New Complaint Against Miss Blanton
Following Friday dismissal of the City Court charge against Miss Blanton for obstructing a Waterway, City Attorney Key says he will probably file a new complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Blanton
Key
Dr King's New Life Pills Promote Wellness Says Paul Mathulka
For constipation headaches indigestion and dyspepsia use Dr. King's New Life Pills. Paul Mathulka of Buffalo New York calls them the King of all laxatives and a blessing to his family. Get a box and set well. Price 25c. Recommended by J F Raley & Co. adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Paul Mathulka
Buffalo
N. Y
J. F. Raley & Co
Local News in Brief Highlights and Incidents
Mrs. W. P. Strickland remains ill with pelagra. J. R. Christal was downtown briefly for the first time in a week. An Oak Street Holiness meeting is set for Sunday at 4 PM. A spark from a burnt elevator caused a fire at G. W. Raines barn on East Oak Street. fire extinguished with no damage. P. C. Withers, hurt in a runaway, is resting well though the eye gash remains painful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Strickland
J. R. Christal
Oak Street Methodist Churen
G. W. Raines
East Oak Street
P. C. Withers
Poisonous insect bites treated with Ballard's Snow Liniment
Advertises Ballard's Snow Liniment as a prompt remedy for insect stings and bites with swelling and itching. Describes it as antiseptic and healing, priced 20c and $1 per bottle, sold by R. H. Garrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
R. H. Garrison
Ady
Denton Floral Co. advertises flowers and supplies
Chicago Growers offer top stock with weekly shipments of roses and carnations arriving Friday and Monday. Orders for special occasions should be placed in advance for design materials and florist ribbons. Denton Floral Co on West Oak Street also promises fresh vegetables and a fresh corn shipment for poultry from Arkansas Mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Kodak advertising copy for nature photography gear
An advertising item promotes Kodak cameras for true nature portrayal. The message highlights snow laden trees and summer hues and offers a catalogue for the full Kodak supplies line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kodak
Curtis
District Attorney Nearly Causes Innocent Man Electrocution
A Lubin two reel feature charts a near misstep by the District Attorney as an innocent man faces electrocution. The culprit confesses and the case closes with a favorable outcome, framed as a moral drama in classic film style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubin
Rid Your Children of Worms With Kickapoo Worm Killer
An ad promises relief for children with worms and related symptoms using Kickapoo Worm Killer candy lozenges. It claims to expel worms, regulate bowels, and restore health, citing Mrs. J. A. Brisbin of Elgin Illinois and stating a 25 cent price. Available from Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co. in Philadelphia and St. Louis with guaranteed results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Brisbin
Elgin
Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Saunders Named Cotton Statistician for County
Congressman Stephens informs L. Fulton that G. W. Saunders of this city has been appointed cotton statistician for the county, succeeding Squire W. W. Baxter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens
L. Fulton
G. W. Saunders
Cotton Staistician
Squire W. W Baxter
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Pers
Sea Island Brown
Ort
North Texas Gas Co
Water and Light Office
Denton Water, Light & Power Company
W. J. Grady
Bob West
Julian Scruggs
Murphy’s Livery
Stabie
Long & Ling
P. Lipscomb
Curtis’ Drug Store
W. E. McCabe
M. D
Peoples Home Telephone Co
Lemonad
West Oak Street
G. M. Hennen
Uiarta
T. Button
J. R. Edwards
Turner Bros
Literary
Sam W. Fritz
Denton Society
Long & King
Denton’s
Denton Steam Laundry
L. F. Collins
J. A. Collins
Mgr
North Locust Street
Lipscomb Drug Store
Fox Bros. @ Co
Denton Floral CO
Arkansas Mill
O M. Curtis
Krodaks and Jewelres
Denton, Texas
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Matt
Jeff
Reena Anges Eee Ane
J. S. Terry the Fair
Harold
Slippery Jim
the Princess
J. M. Vivion
Mer
Sixteenth District Court
C. F. Spencer
Mary F. Garrison
D. O. Garrison
Effie Cagle
Louis Cagle
Denton County Court
S. H. Hoskins
Floyd RE. Medlin
Kula Medlin
Wm. Baines
Sue
Chickasha, Ok
RK. H. Hoffman
Led V. Robertson
Raley & Co
Geo. M. Hopkins
Emory C. Smith
N. Side Sq
Tom Morris Paints and Papers Houses
San Antonio
Percy Tyrrell
Sherman Steam Laundry
Agency Sherman Steam Laundry
East Side Square
C.R. Hamilton & CO
Moon Brothers
Rex
Taylor
Hardy
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