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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1912
Page
4
The fund for the ornamental iron fence around the Odd Fellows' cemetery totals 1700 dollars as of Tuesday, said by T. F. Jasper. A ladies committee will continue to raise contributions to reach about 2500 dollars for fencing 4000 feet.
A vintage testimonial extols physical power and health through Electric Bitters. It notes 120 pounds as a sturdy base and claims the tonic cures fainting dizziness weakness nervousness and fatigue. Eliza Pool of Dephew Oklahoma praises its effects. Sold for 50 cents by J F Raley & Co.
Bulk groceries kept in a perfectly sanitary bin designed for bulk purchase. Prevents touch by flies roaches and other nuisances. Call for the next order and note contact number seven.
Regular dinners every day inviting customers to dine in without going home. Smith's Restaurant promotes consistent meals with a welcoming note.
Owen Smith son of Mr and Mrs F J Smith of Penton has been appointed to the local agency of the American Express company and will succeed C W Roberts who has been promoted to the coashiership of the Houston office. Roberts leaves for Houston Wednesday night Smith takes charge Thursday.
One hundred dollar reward offered for an incurable catarrh case. F J Cheney Co of Toledo endorses Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials from Walding Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists. Cure advertised as 75 cents per bottle, with testimonials and free samples, plus laxative medicine Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Ad copy touts bread that tastes right and gives value for money, inviting customers to try Smiths Restaurant bread and enjoy satisfaction similar to what neighbors receive.
Gov. O. B. Colquitt will tour Denton County next Tuesday for reelection speeches. He will begin in Sange at 10 a.m., speak at 1 or 2 p.m., then close in Lewisville at 8 p.m. Local committees plan a large crowd and receptions.
Will Forsha a negro of Sanger is jailed to await trial on charges of carrying a pistol and aggravated assault after a pistol shooting at Gentle Price. The First State bank will open in the former bank building on the square about August 1 with a purchase price of 6750 dollars.
A brief ad invites readers to call Long and King to place their next grocery order. It emphasizes convenient phone contact to connect with the store for delivery or pickup.
The July 27 primary supplies will be delivered to committeemen after Friday July 19. Each committeeman must organize the primary in his precinct and report returns to the Secretary at the earliest moment. The county convention meets on Tuesday to approve the primary. William C. Edwards, Secretary.
An optimistic piece touts air mail as coming soon and highlights Dr King's New Discovery for coughs and lung diseases as the popular remedy. A testimonial from J F Davis of Stickney Corner Me. praises its effectiveness after other treatments failed. Price 50 cents and 1 dollar, trial bottle free at J F Raley & Co.
Local shop Long and King promotes groceries in Denton, touting generous quantities quality and low prices to attract families. Prospective customers urged to call 44 to arrange next order.
One new suit was filed in the Sixteenth District court on Wednesday. Cordelia Curtsinger sues L. H. Crawford and G. M. Coleman to cancel a deed and for possession of land in Colney District.
The principal plank of Judge A C Prendergast of the Court of Criminal Appeals urges that appealed cases be decided on their merits rather than on petty and immaterial technicalities. The platform gains favor among lawyers and laymen who see some notorious cases hinge on technicalities.
The notice invites customers to a dining establishment promising fast service and a distinctive cooking style, urging a visit to experience the offered meals and hospitality.
A well known young man from this county was shot and killed Sunday afternoon at Wainwright Oklahoma. His body was brought Monday to New Hope Cemetery near Aubrey for burial. This obituary notes his brothers still living locally. A separate ad promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve for insect bites and other injuries.
Local notes list residents returning home and visiting across Denton, Dallas, Greenville, Corsicana, Fort Worth, Amarillo, McKinney, and Springer Oklahoma. Several families, including Farrington, Alkire, Sherrill, Ready, and Davis circles, were mentioned with visitors and guests amid community life in Lewisville. A typhoid fever case at Viola Freeman is noted.
An agent for Buick advertises a nearly new 1200 dollar car for 750 dollars. The seller, Ztc H W. Chandler, urges immediate contact to view the deal.
Bartonville notes Rev S Lyon returns home after a week long meeting. Mrs Maude Lawrence and son from Quito Mrs Sarah Card of Harmos are visiting Mrs Bessie Chambers. Denton visitors Mrs J T Simmons and sons. Elbert Chambers ill. Emma Prewitt back from visit with sister Mrs Cogdell Farmers Branch.
An advertisement from LONG & KING promotes Number 44 as a direct line to a neighborhood grocery store. It urges readers to phone their next order to the store to satisfy customers.
The Christian Endeavor group continues mid week prayer services in Rev H B Boyd’s absence The lesson titled Ungodly Pleasures from Ilen 6 11 22 invites all church members and friends to attend A store advertises a fresh supply of vegetables with the phone number 44.
The tiny daughter of Mr. Anderson suffers appendicitis while Mrs. Arthur Maxwell of Green Valley visits her sister Mrs. Jim Anderson. J P Magee of Denton and J B Crouch travel between Denton and area. H B Maxwell and sister from Green Valley visit George and Lillian Crouch along with Miss Georgie Parton of Denison. Mrs Blair and children visit in Denton. Little Ross Uurcher is sick. J B Henderson of Sanger is in town.
The store pledges pure full strength drugs ordered by doctors and exact fulfillment. It highlights careful checks and safeguards in preparation, with special attention to children in emergencies. Delivery is available across the city via both phones.
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