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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1913

Page

4

Commissioners Adjourn M Ron Bond Election

The commissioners court adjourned its July term after handling routine matters. A petition for a 250000 road bond election in Justice Precinct No. 1 was not filed, despite a meeting with a committee and a deferred presentation. Numerous official reports were received and approved, and special tax levies for area school districts were set.

Commissioners’ Court Justice Bolivar-Krum Hennen E. C. Barton BR. H. Ezell R. E. Wood F. M. Ready R. H. Clark EF. J. Farrington Nelson Orr Arious

Reynolds Hester wedding ties Denton Aubrey homes

Hugh Reynolds of Aubrey and Nell Hester of Denton quietly wed at Rev. O T Cooper's home on Wednesday morning. The couple, from respected local families, honeymoon in Oklahoma before returning.

Transfer requests for Denton pupils urged before August first

A notice urges parents who moved to Denton and have not yet transferred their children from the previous school district to contact the writer or County Superintendent J. J. Mc Cook before August 1 to complete the transfer. R. Ledbetter signs the advisory.

Denton J. J. McCook R. Ledbetter

Dallas writer assesses state schools during visit

Tom Finty Jr a Dallas News staff correspondent and political writer visited the two state schools on Wednesday morning. He favors the proposed constitutional amendment and is preparing pieces arguing the facilities require large funding to better protect inmates and students from hazards.

Tom Finty, Jr Dallas News Finty

No flies on Sampie produce says farmer SAMPLE

A farmer named SAMPLE brags that his fruit and vegetables are pest free. He stores the produce in a wire screen enclosure under a fan to keep flies away and invites readers to see the setup.

T. C T. C. Sample

Dental Office Closure Notice

The office of W. N. Rowell D D S will be closed from July 1 to July 2. Patients are advised to plan appointments accordingly and contact the office to reschedule if needed.

W. N. Rowell

Glen Rose Interurban Plans and Western Route

Dallas's E. P. Turner reports charter for Dallas Southwestern Traction Company to build a 500000 dollar line. Routes run through Grand Prairie Mansfield to Cleburne then Glen Rose, totaling about 75 miles. Capital steps include 20 percent of preferred stock and securing rights of way, with directors to select officers soon.

Glen Rose Dallas Dallas Southwestern Traction Company E. P. Turner Austin Grand Prairie Mansfield Cleburne

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Endorsed For Home First Aid

In every home should be a Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for burns cuts wounds and scalds. J H Polance Delvalle Texas writes it saved his little girl’s cut foot and people doubted it could be cured. The world’s best salve only We recommended by J T Raley & Co.

Bucklen J. H. Polance Delvalle Tex R. No. 2 J. T. Raley & Go Adv

Corn Damaged But Usable For Feed At Alliance Mill

Damaged corn remains usable as chicken and hog feed. Price quoted at 35e a bushel at Alliance Mill with purchaser supplying sacks.

Alliance Mill

When You are Sick or Have Sickness in Your Family

A local druggist urges careful use of prescriptions to aid doctors. The ad promises fresh pure drugs, accurate compounding by experienced staff, and delivery to all city areas at no extra charge.

Serious charge against two Dallas young men

Deputy Sheriff Pat Galligher brought in from Dallas Tuesday night Edgar Edmunds and J. W. Rutherford, two young men of Dallas, on a serious charge with Miss Artie Brewer of Dallas as prosecuting witness. The alleged offense occurred in Denton county near Lewisville, where Edmunds' family is well known. The complaint states the air in the case is of weak mind.

Pat Galligher Dallas Edgar Edmunds J. W. Rutherford Artie Brewer Denton County Lewisville Edmunds

Corn Crop Ruined by Heat and Drought Across Region

Dr. A. J. Sanders from east of Aubrey reports corn failing rapidly under heat and dryness. He notes chinch bugs worsen the damage. J. P. Bowles from north of Clear Creek says crops suffer, especially corn, in that area.

A. J. Sanders Aubrey

Local notices and court filings in today’s brief

A series of short items report illnesses, births, and a few relocations around town. News includes a divorce suit J E Wilson versus Ora L Wilson, school changes with Ross Compton reelected as superintendent, and the Aubrey High principal S J McGinnis resigning to run a drug store in Arlington.

C. B. McSpadden E. J. Key G. W. Masters Pagetown Barney Gray District Court J. E. Wilson Ora L. Wilson J. S. Garlisle H. Stark McKinney Street Paul Wright Alliance Bois d‘Arc Street Ross Compton Denton High School Nocona P. J. Benett Clara Curtis J. T. Curtis S. J. McGinnis, Jr Aubrey High School Palace Drug Arlington McGinnis

Turner Bros Advertises Fine Feed and Goods in Texas

An old Denton Texas ad offers pork and beans at 10¢ and 15¢, Turner Bros fine feed for chickens and hogs at 30¢, and a push to buy vendor lien notes. It invites readers to contact Record and Chronicle office or Box 488 and promises factory service and groceries.

Turner Bros Chronicle Denton Texas

Weekly evening service terms offered at Crain Mere Co

Begins Monday night July 21 and continues Monday Wednesday and Friday nights each week. Terms are 3.50 dollars per month in advance. See Jno W Crain at Crain Mere Co 290. Don’t worry over groceries we handle it all. We provide our entire time and service. Call via 44 Long and King.

Jno W. Crain Crain Mere. Co Long & King

Eight Chinese provinces plan independence confederacy

Associated Press dispatch from Peking reports eight provinces moving to declare independence and form a southern Chinese confederacy. They expect Japanese backing. Also notes a 35 cent price for chicken and hog feed.

Associated Press Dispatch Peking

Oil price war trims local gasoline costs

The Texas Pierce-Fordyce Magnolia and Gulf firms engage in an oil fight driving price cuts here. Gasoline, once as high as 20 cents, drops to wholesale levels and kerosene falls to near 1 cent a gallon. A further 2 cent cut may follow as at least one company plans to slash prices below rivals.

Texas Pierce-Fordyce Magnolia Gulf

Late Personal News From Local Visitors

Local notes list G G Pierson of Dallas A J and M J Nance of Duck Creek J im Tom Bayless of Dallas visits Dallas Miss Leta Bayless leaves for Madisonville Tennessee George Sallee of New Orleans visiting Garza area F L Hardwick travels to Dumas J D Thomas and Miss Delia Thomas of Springtown guests of Dr J A Thomas Miss Jessie Davidson returns home Henry Riek of Plainview plans health trip to Michigan Mrs W Pauline Venter and Miss Mina Miller of Wauseon guests of Dr and Mrs W E Botts Eva and Lena Bishop of Plano visiting Ray Bishop family Misses Sam E Keith and Miss Nallie Keith visiting J H Johnson Deputy Galligher and Marshal Goode arrest two vagrants Complaints of affray filed against Tom Caton and J B Tucker Russ Hutchinson improving from typhoid fever Bret E K Cranfill and A A Green arrive from Dallas to oversee Carroll property sale Mrs Worth B Baxter and children of Fort Worth return home Lillian Baxter stays with grandfather Squire W W Baxter crop conditions in Sulphur Springs excellent Mrs J Walter Davis from Sulphur Springs reports oil business transfer plans

G. G. Pierson Dallas A. J M. J. Nancé Duck Creek Jim Tom Bayless S. A. Bayless Leta Bayless Madisonville Tennessee George Sallee New Orleans Garza F. L. Hardwick Dumas Moore County J. D. Thomas Delia Thomas Springtown J. A. Thomas Jessie Davidson Marene Patterson Claude Henry Riek Plainview Riek Michigan W. Pauline Venter Mina Miller Wauseon Tom Caton J. B. Tucker Russ Hutchinson Fort Worth Robert Wright Bret EK Cranfill Seay, Cranfill & Co A. A. Green Carroll Worth B. Baxter Lillian Baxter Squire W. W. Baxter J. B. Hobson J. Walter Davis

Bingles and boarding house noise ignite cabaret farce at Princess

A light comedy at the Princess features Bingles causing trouble at a cabaret and boarding house, with a noisy scene that leads to a payment dispute. James Lackaye stars in a two reel feature and a travelogue of Japan rounds out the program.

Iisuit Ijman James Lackaye Japan

Wreck on Santa Fe Near Justin Delays Traffic

A northbound Santa Fe freight collided with a local freight a mile north of Justin at 3 pm Tuesday due to air brake failure on the meat train. The local engine was badly damaged, the tender and thirteen cars in the ditch, with three people slightly injured. The track was torn up for miles and trains were detoured for hours.

Santa Fe Justin

Athletics at Chautauqua draw many contestants

Miss Snider athletic director for younger boys and girls runs a successful Chautauqua series on the high school campus Tuesday with multiple events. Winners include Ernest Criddle in the boys 50 yard dash Ona Marshall in the girls 50 yard dash Listen Simmons in the boys broad jump Allene Clement in the basketball throw and a potato race group 1 featuring Ray Clement Helen Bass Ona Marshall Marian Hudson and Willie Davidson. About thirty five girls later picniced at Cottonwood under Miss Sailer's supervision enjoying breakfast.

Snider Chautauqua Ernest Criddle Ona Marshall Listen Simmons Allene Clement Ray Clement Helen Bass Marian Hudson Willie Davidson Miss Sailer Cottonwood

Frontier Asthma Company Trial Offer

Persistent asthma relief information offered free of charge. Frontier Asthma Company located at Room 102 Buffalo N. (Aavt.) promotes trial treatment and full information at no cost.

Frontier Asthma Company Buffalo, N

July Clearance Sale at Mrs Dickson Millinery

Possible summer travel ahead prompts a sale at Mrs Dickson’s shop upstairs over Wilson-Hann Company. The July Clearance offers savings on a stock of millinery and veils to refresh wardrobe.

Mrs. Dickson Wilson-Hann Company

Millers Meet All Stars At D A C Park Thursday

Baseball at D A C park features the Alliance Millers against a picked Denton team. Denton withholds several star players. Fowler and Hodges expected for the Denton side while Reetor and Emory anchor the Millers. Probable lineups list Ericey as catcher, Hodges in pitcher, Fowler at first, Witherspoon at second, Holmes at short, Collins at third, Buckingham in center, Littrell in left, Jones in right.

D. A. G. Park Alliance Millers Denton Fowler Hodges Reetor Emory Millers Ericey Vcipicies Hodges Rocco Hi Fowler F. Rayzor C. Witherspoon Potte Oak J. Powter Cobb H. Witherspoon Holmes Shortstop Life Edwards C. Rryeor Sosott Felt Sc Collins Buckingham Littrell Jones McMath-Stanley

Post Cards for One Dollar at the Fad Studio

John Swartz offers post cards for one dollar at the Fad Studio located near the post office. The deal covers multiple designs and invites visitors to browse the studio storefront for available images.

John Swartz

Auction Notice for Acetylene Gas Machines in Denton

Two Climax acetylene gas machines listed for sale, an A SO model and a 150 light machine. For inquiries contact R. H. Garrison in Denton Texas. Sale details provided by mail or address.

R. H. Garrison Denton Tex

July Clearance Saloon offers big savings on hats

Take this opportunity to save on millinery for summer use at Mrs. Dickson's upstairs over Wilson-Hann Co. The July Clearance Saloon is in full blast, attracting shoppers seeking hats and related items.

Six photos for We this week at The Fad Studio

Six photos appear for the weekly feature at The Fad Studio located near the postoffice. John is noted as the contact for more information and scheduling.

Fad John Swartz

Wanted to Buy Home in Denton Offers Monthly Payment Plan

Advertiser A. B. Bowen seeks a moderate priced Denton home for sale on a monthly payment basis with no down payment. He will meet promptly for a serious buyer after six o'clock at the Record and Chronicle office.

Denton Record and Chronicle

Also Mentioned on This Page

North Texas Gas Co Water and Light Denton Water, Light & Power Company W. J. Grady Bob West Julian Scruggs Murphy’s Livery Stable GG. M. Hopkins George M. Hopkins S. J. WR Armendment Mr. Hopkins Geo.’ M. Hopkins Emory C. Smith N. Side $Q P. Lipscomb Curtis’ Drug Store W. €.Niccabe, M Rhone R. H. Garrison Rebekahs Highland Park George Harris Secretaary Peoples Home Telephone Co West Oak Street Denton Society Entre Nous Ethel Allen Minnie Williams N. M. MeGinnis Anna Banks Rosalie Rathbone Mavis Brooks Navasota N. M. McGinnis Long & Ling Hotos Force Postofice Evers Hardware Co Bingles and J. A. Minnis J. S. Terry the Fair D. A. C. Park Bly A. BR. Bowen Mr. Williams Moon Brothers Rex the Princess J. M. Vivion, Mer Denton Steam Laundry L. F. Collins @ Son Beth J. A. Collins Mgr North Locust Street Lipscomb Drug Store Fox Bros O. M. Curtis Graduate In Pharmacy BOY Scouts J. L. Berger Joseph Abey John Moore Boy Scouts of America Dent Durant Chamber of Commerce Rob J. H. Hopkins Paschall Lod V. Robertson Raley & Co Tom Morris Paints and Papers Houses Gunter Hotel San Antonio Percy Tyrrell Sherman Steam Laundry C.R. Hamilton & Co. East Agency
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