Local classified items advertise goods and jobs in Denton area
Various notices seek buyers for brass iron and rubber scraps at Brownlow yard. peaches for sale. arts for sale at College of Industry. contact J Hume Ellison and J Ellison. A white straw hat lost near Welch street and grocery. pocket book found at Argyle Picnic. cord wood delivered by Good Oak. two umbrella found on street car. four hustling men wanted to sell in Caddo Oil field. houses for rent by L Fulton. headlight part of Maxwell car found. girls wanted at Denton Steam Laundry. Wright Opera House lease details via Mrs Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton County
Caddo
Caddo Lake Oil and Gas Company
Jefferson, Texas
Dressmaking by Mrs Caldwell at 42 E Hickory St
High class dressmaking service offered by Mrs T G Caldwell located at 42 East Hickory Street with new phone number 417.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. G. Caldwell
Hickory St
New Phone
Insurance and Sales Notices Fragment in Denton
Insurance fire tornado and accident notes advertise agencies and agents like J W Johnson Peaches offering prompt service. Also says Draughons Business College backed by colleges and capital, and a Denton real estate sale listing a lot and building on East McKinney with water sewer connections at $1600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Johnson
Draughon Colleges
Draughon's Business College
Denton
Texas
McKinney Street
Apply
Denton Steam Laundry Co
Arkansas Mill Feedstuffs and Wood Delivers Promptly
CHOPS BRAN CORN HAY AND other feedstuffs. Best stove and venter wood on the market. Prompt delivery full measure. ARKANSAS MILL. S Elm streets Both phones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas Mill
Elm Streets
Brownlow Strickland Dray and Moving Service Ad
Brownlow Strickland announces dray work and house moving services with two new moving vans. Office and home contact numbers provided for prompt, first class service at reasonable rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownlow
Strickland
East Hickory
Parks & Lester
Concrete Walks and Brick Work by Gurley Cement Contractor
S and J M Gurley offer first class cement work and brick work with estimates. Contact notes indicate concrete walks and brick paths as the service focus, promising right prices and quality craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Gurley
Dentists W A Jones and J W Fralin Advertise Denton Offices
Dr W A Jones and J W Fralin list dental offices in Denton Texas. Jones operates at West Side Square and Fralin at South Side Square middle of block up stairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A Jones
West Side Square
J. W. Fralin
South Side Square
Denton
Texas
Local Veterinary Services and Transfer Co Details
Dr W E Botts veterinarian office Denton Transfer Co Lipscomb bank new phone 79 old phone 31 residence phones old 486 new 1382
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. BE. Botts
Denton Transfer Co
Lipscombinck
Autos for Hire at W. W. Billingsley Firm
W. W. Billingsley offers auto rental services with old phone 3390 and new phone 148 for customer inquiries and rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Billingsley
Local Denton Rentals and Transfer Services Advertised
A. R. McGintie lists furnished rooms for rent and rents houses across East West South and North Denton from an office above Long and King. Denton Transfer Co advertises hacks and baggage transfer with new phone 70 and old 34, claiming prompt service from Walnut Street stable. Also promoted are quick messenger service by J. W. Brashears and Hamilton Yeatts' office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. McGintie
Long & King
Denton
Denton Transfer CO
Walnut Street
J. W. A Brashears
Hamilton Yeatts
Scavenge Work Call Request Reference
Readers are invited to call 307 for scavenging work inquiries. This notice requests individuals seeking odd jobs to contact the listed number for arrangements.
Advertising Scholarships Offered at Draughon Business School
For sale several advertising scholarships at Draughon Business College for sale at a barge in George J. Roark. 157tfe
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draughon Borineas Cees Foreale
George J. Roark
WANTED DRESSMAKING AND PLAIN SEWING SERVICES
WANTED advertising note seeking dressmaking and plain sewing. Also listings for sale of a Jersey cow with heifer calf, a seven room house for rent, several used Oliver typewriters, and assorted blacksmith tools. Items located around town with contact details.
Political Announcement Under Democratic Primary Action
A brief notice notes that announcements tagged under this head depend on the July Democratic primary. It urges scrutiny of candidates claims and seeks reader support based on the ongoing inquiry and party process.
Cable and Wiley Vie for State Senate District 31 Seat
In Montague County K L Cable faces James R Wiley in a state senate race for district 31. Cable campaigns on local development while Wiley touts experience and fiscal stewardship. The contest centers on representation for Montague County and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Senate
K. L. Cable
Montague
James R. Wiley
Mon ‘Tague County
Local Officials Named for County Roster
A detailed list names candidates for local offices including representative Alvin M Owsl ey for country judge Bh H Hobkine for county assessor F E Tovls C F Prank Wit E Mills M Gary C L Lane McKelvy for county treasurer D M Reeve J G u m W Dad Egan W William Nelson for tax collector Virgil Hennen Sam Hawkerine for county clerk O T Button sheriff W C Orr N CBatis or county attorney H R Wilson Geo M Hopkins E Key for county superintendent J J McCooe or district clerk W E Durbin T Higgins for Justice Precinct No 1 William McCormick for Constable Precinct No 1 George Watson Sullivan G L Kindred or John F Morgan for Commissioner Precincts 1 and 3 John Johnson G W Walker Riley or Pred Cunningham P B White.
Brass Band Concert At Highland Park Event
A 5 piece brass band performs at Highland Park Tuesday night with free admission. Boxes containing items to be sent to Buckner Orphans Home will be packed Wednesday at the home of sits. Ben Sullivan on South Rim Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Park
Buckner Orphans
Sits
Ben Sullivan
South Rim Street
State School for Women in Denton Texas Opens Four Courses
The College of Industrial Arts offers literary and industrial arts tracks plus short vocational courses in dressmaking millinery industrial art commercial art and photography. It provides domestic economy teacher training state certificates and a modern campus with dormitories hospital lab and residence. Tuition is free and quarters begin September December March and June with applications to President W B Bdzzell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State School For
Department of Education
Phician
W. B. Bdzzell
Denton
Texas
Late Personal News Reflects Wide-Range Visits and Travel
A scattered list of visits and travel notes shows A Smith in Galveston, J M Inge Jr visiting from Dairds, Mrs L D Cobb from Fort Worth staying with Mrs R J Badwards, Henry Medlin from Roanoke visiting sister Mre S A Gibson, and more local residents hosting and traveling to nearby towns including Dallas Austin and Denver. The notes also mention a hospital trip for Eugene Underwood, a Kellogg Corn Flake company traveler on leave, and local movement of families into and out of Denton County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Smith
Galveston
J. M. Inge Jr
Dairds
L. D. Cobb
Fort Worth
R. J. Badwards
Henry Medlin
Roanoke
S. A. Gibson
Owen A. Jones
W. A. Jones
P. W. Phidizy
John A. Hann
South Locust
W. S&b. Francis
Dallas
Mollie Hodges
Tayior
Navo
Juan Hayhuret
Denton County
Jackcovnis
Myrtie Terrell
Frances Lewis
Decatu
T. H. Underwood
Corinth
Mise
J. W. Underwood
Eva Butts
John Barrett
Dalas
T Denton
Colorado Springs
L. A
J. J. McCook
Austin
Nellie Cowan
Brown School House
Clara Williams
Mss Williams
E. Anderson
Kellogg Troasted Corn Flake Company
B FE. Drake
C. B Grant
Grant Ranch
G M. Jones
Springtown
John Alliard
Will Sanders
Cleburne
H. W. Sanders
Roy Barger
North Bolivar Street
A. D. Rogers
Woodson
Throckmorton County
W. N. Rowell
Anson
Skiles
North Elm Street
W. E. Smoot
Justin
Dom Ciled
Smoot
New State Bank
Miss Belle Smith Hosts Country House Party near McKinney
Miss Belle Smith plans a several day house party at her country home near McKinney. Denton guests include Eva Reynolds Lois Bailey Mary Rector Olve Owens Marie Bailey Reta Benett Nina McCormick Anna Lee Harris and Addie Melson join from Denton McKinney Greenville and Fort Worth after leaving Monday morning by auto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Smith
McKinney
Denton
Greenville
Fort Worth
Eva Reynolds
Lois Bailey
Mary Rector
Olve Owens
Marie Bailey
Reta Benett
Nina McCormick
Anna Lee Harris
Addie Melson
Franklin Kids Stage Electric Word Dance
The Franklin Kids perform an all ages show featuring a lively electrical word dance. Students from Franklin School showcase creativity, rhythm, and coordination in a bright classroom recital setting.
Turner Bros fruit jars and rubbers offer
Turner Bros advertises fruit jars and rubbers for old jars and provides contact by phone with the note Phones 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Bros
Freckle Cream Ad Promises Complete Facial Restoration
An old advertisement touts Wilson's Freckle Cream claiming to remove freckles tan and pimples, with a money back guarantee if the Semal lesion is not restored. It markets a 50 cent jar, promises harmless formula, and encourages in-store trial at Mammoth Drake store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witson
Rural School Needs Emphasized by Supt Kern
Supt. O J Kern spoke to a fair sized crowd at the State Normal on rural schools and their needs. He urged bringing high quality facilities to rural districts with plans for sewerage electric lighting and steam heating. He said the nation’s best should not have to move to cities for education and praised rural school development as key to the country’s welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O J
Kern
State Normal
United States
Normal
Indiana
Illinois
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Denton Citizen
Denton resident J R Dobbs testifies that after years of kidney trouble and back pain, he used Doan's Kidney Pills from I F Raley Co's Drug Store. He states two boxes fully cured him. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is sole U.S. agent. price is cents. Remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Dobbs
Blackemith
Venton
Texas
Dean
I F. Ralev.& Co
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Mrs Susie Sconce Dies After Illness in Argyle
Mrs Susie Robert Sconce, wife of Harvey Sconce of Argyle, died Saturday afternoon after a several week illness. Funeral service held Sunday at the family residence conducted by Rev Sooter. Interment followed at Chinng Chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Sconce
Argyle
China Chapel
Susie Robert Sconce
Sooter
Chinng Chapel
Emperor in Improved Health In Tokyo Dispatch
Tokyo reports continued improvement in the condition of the Japanese emperor as medical staff provide daily updates. The Associated Press notes steady signs of recovery and ongoing treatments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press Dispatch
Tokio
Japan
Andrew Lang Dies at Banchory in Scotland
Andrew Lang a noted critic poet and author died in Banchory Scotland on Sunday July 22. The prominent literary figure was known for his varied writings and influence in literary circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Lang
Banchory
Scotland
Weather outlook for South regions stays warm and fair
July 22 report from Wee Washington notes moderately warm conditions with generally fair skies and no precipitation expected this week per the Weather Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
South
Weather Bureau
Celina News Briefs Touch Weddings and Death
Pilot Pout reports guests Mrs H A Melton visited her mother Mrs W T Maynard last week. Co H Stone of Celina wed Miss Willie Bryant at Mr and Mrs J A Bryant home. Stone and bride to live in Celina after honeymoon. H C Jones dies after days of illness. Calvary Baptist church funeral. burial by W A. Commercial club reviews a public park plan with a paper read by M Russel.
Railroad Time Tables Southbound and Northbound Schedules
Southbound trains listed with No 208 No 209 Limited No 2056 Flyer No 201 Express and times 7 55 am 7 06 pm 2 35 pm Northbound trains include No 206 Flyer No 210 Limited No 202 KC Special with times 9 45 am 8 58 pm 4 42 pm
Texas and Pacific Southbound Schedule Fragment
Railway timetable snippet shows No. 31 southbound at 3 45 p m with an arrival or connection note and another time 10 20 a m referencing IO Bgests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas and Pacific
Dallas and Wichita Mixed Train Schedule Fragment
Train notes show mixed service between Dallas and Wichita with cars 713 and 714 listed and a 10:00 p m time reference. The text is fragmented with garbled words and lacks complete details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalas
Dallas
Local News in Brief Summary of City Events
Maude Zumwalt is ill at home on West Hickory Street. City Council holds regular monthly session tonight at City Hall. W F Woodward bought a Franklin Little Six in Dallas Saturday and drove it home Sunday. The Franklin Kids vaudeville act plays tonight at the Mejest theater with singing dancing and novelty acts. Denton Trust Co sold four Flanders 20 automobiles to W W Robertson P L Huggins Riley Hicks and T L Slaughter of Sanger. An E M F was sold but not yet delivered. Political speaking at Center Point Saturday drew a good crowd. A M Owsley sought the Legislature with E J Key Geo M Hopkins and F M Bottorff for H R Wilson county attorney candidates participated in a joint discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Zumwalt
West Hickory Street
City Hall
W. F. Woodward
Dallas
Mejeste Theater
Denton Trust Co
W. W. Robertson
P. L. Huggins
Lewisville
Riley Hicks
Sanger
T. L. Slaughter
Center Point
A. M. Owsley
E. J. Key
Geo M. Hopkins
F. M. Bottorff
H. R. Wilson
Classified Ads Draw Wide Replies in Local Store
A Dem on the verge of a wave of responses to classified force store ads. People read the column, responding to notices and offers as the advertising section circulates through the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demon
Gomez Bond Made Monday Bond Release in Narlity Case
Emilio Vasquez Gomez was released on a $10,000 temporary bond to appear next Monday for a hearing on the charge to violate the neutrality laws. Five co-defendants remain jailed having failed to post bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gomes
Teo Romen
Associated Press Dispatch
Antonio
Lio Vasquez Gomez
Gomez
Wilson to Enter Retreat for Democratic Nomination Speech
Governor Wilson plans a retreat to craft his nomination speech. He will keep his location secret as he prepares for the Democratic nomination notification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J
Wilson
City Pride Promotes Shared Civic Effort
A hometown message urges residents to invest in local projects. The note emphasizes every dollar spent at home supports homes and jobs, and frames fiscal choices as a duty to strengthen the community.
Judge Hanford Resigns From U S District Court
United States District Judge Cornelius Hanford of Sea taing 7 Wash telegraphed his resignation to President Taft citing ill health as his reason amid a month-long congressional inquiry into his conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanford Resig
Associated Press Dispatch
Sea
Wash
United States District
Cornelius Hanford
Taft
Hanford
American farmer held up by Mexican rebels in Casas Grandes
Samuel Miller, an American farmer, told reporters in El Paso that Major Alvarez of the rebel forces brandished a six shooter and forced him to surrender horses and possessions valued at about $700. The dispatch notes Miller's claim of bold abuse while crossing from Casas Grandes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Alvarez
Samuel Miller
Associated Press Dispatch
EL Paso
Samuel Mille
Casas Grandes
Merchants Benefit from Local Purchases
If we buy at home our merchants prosper and help the city grow. Local buyers support stores, allow hiring more workers, and attract people from nearby towns seeking labor opportunities, strengthening community and population growth.
Williams versus Connell debt judgment awarded
In the county court on Monday the plaintiff G. W Williams versus M. J Connell for debt was granted a judgment with interest and attorney fees. On probate docket for Burnthce D Christian a minor with W S Doyle guardian, the second annual account was examined approved and ordered to record. No other business transacted Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Williams
M. J. Connell
Burnthce D. Christian
W. 8. Doyle
Harris Secures Pilot Point Depot Contract
Denton contractor Geo. H. Harris won the contract to build the new depot at Pilot Point. Groundwork began late last week with completion aimed for the latter part of September. The concrete and brick structure will modernize the city’s facilities after the old depot burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. H. Harris
Pilot Point
Ub C Program Tuesday Meeting of U B C C Chapter
The local U B C C chapter will hold its July meeting Tuesday afternoon July 25 with Miss Lee Williams as hostess. The program includes a constitution discussion of C S A and U S S A, readings and music by Mrs Parks Mrs Laurence McDonald and others, led by Mrs Bushey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Lee Williams
Iocal
U. BC
J. D. Parks
Laurence McDonald
Viola Berry
Sam Davis
Frank Piner
A. L. Banks
Lee
C. Kd. Gatewood
Met
S. A
8S A Bushey
Edith Sullivan Visits Relatives in Mineral Wells and Weatherford
Mrs Edith Sullivan is visiting relatives in Mineral Wells and Weatherford during a short family trip. She plans to return shortly with news of her travels and time spent with kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Sullivan
Mineral Wells
Weatherford
Citation by Publication In Denton County Texas
Public notice summons Eli Pickett and heirs of William King Augustus G King Stephen Hiatt and unknown heirs to appear in Denton County District Court. Publication to run weekly for eight weeks in a local or nearby newspaper. Case No 5517 filed June 4 1912. next term begins August 19 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Denton County
Eli Pickett
William King
Augustus G. King
Wm King
Augustus G King
Wm. King
Stephen Hatt
Stephen Hiatt
Sxteenth
Denton
J. W. Degan
Quieting Title Suit Over 320 Acres in Denton County Texas
The petition states heirs of William King and Augustus King are defendants in a suit to quiet title to 320 acres in Denton County. It alleges loss or destruction of multiple deeds from Eli Pickett to King and Hiatt, and from Hiatt to Caudle, clouding title. The plaintiff claims possession and adverse use for over three years under five and ten year statutes and seeks judgment to vest title in the plaintiff. The case is pending in the Denton County District Court with W E Durbin as clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Kng
Augustus G. King
Stephen Hiatt
Denton County
Texas
Elm Fork
Trinity River
Alton
Section No. 15
First Base Line
Varas
Varas Prairie
Eli Pickett
Wrimue
Wm. King
G. King
Denton Co
Denton County Court House
Wm. Kine
Wm. M. Caudle
Hiatt
Caudle
W. FE. Durbin
District Court of
Venton Co
Denton
W. E. Durbin
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Igceluankoug
J. &, Hume
College of Industry
J. W Ellison
Ladibes
Welch Street
Lee Pool
Charles Hamilton
Argyle Picnic
L. Fulton
Tfe
Maxwell Automobile
Fox Bros
Denton Steam Laundry
Wright Opera House
Wm. C. Wright
Shetland
Albert Adkisson
Draymes
S&s
Veter 'Narians
Automobile Line
WH. Luckett
North Locust Statue
A. D. Miller
Sycamore
L. E. Kinard
Grand Leader
Oliver
J. E. McCabe
Exchange Bank Bounding
Syreamore
Alvin M Owsley
Bh H Hobkine
Tobls C.F
Prank
Wit’ E
E. Mills M. Gary
L. Lane
K Mekelvy
Or County Treasue
M. Reeve
Egan W
Wiliam Nelson
Thiocuv
Virgil
Hennen Sam Hawkerine
Sheriff W. C. Orr W
Fry N.C. Batis
Hoplins
J. J McCooe
T. Higgins
Justice
William McCormick
George Watson CC
Sullivan, G. L
Granville
John F Morgan
John) Johnson
G. W
Walker) Riley
Atcheson J A Sweat
Ino. A. Hann
Vollege of Industrial Arts
Moon Brother
Taylor Hadware Co
Denton Society
O. M. Curtis
O. J. Kern
Ould
Denton Citzen
Doan
M. Russel
Missouri, Kansas
Terenas
Wichita
Denton Trust Company
Gomez Bond
Cov
E. L. Naugle
Postoffice
Wylie Smith & Co
East Side Square
Geo. Harris
Fiet Point
UB. C
Via
Soral
W.G. Crush
Genera Linz Bldg
Dallar, Texas
Katy
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