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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1913
Page
4
In the Sunday School attendance contest the First Christian church of Denton reported 175 last Sunday, 1 ahead of McKinney which had 154. McKinney’s prior lead of 30 is now nine as next Sunday marks the contest’s end. The local church will make further plans.
If there are fresh vegetables any where you ll find them at our store. Phone 44 Long and King.
Rubber Hose arrives in Denton marking a long service record and offering the lowest price among hoses. The item is promoted as the most affordable choice for customers seeking durable home supply.
A Summit Point resident, Anna Belle Emey, describes 15 years of severe right side pain from womanly trouble. She credits Cardui with rapid relief after 12 bottles, saying she recovered fully and feels as good as a 16-year-old. The notice urges other women to try Cardui and mentions the Chattanooga Medicine Co. advisory department and a 64 page home treatment book.
Advertises a complete stock of toilet soaps including medicated and popular perfumed kinds. Claims all favorite soaps are available and ready for customers.
A curious ad touts Rose or Violet Harmony Glycerine Soap priced at 3 for 25 cents. The seller claims the soap is pure, delicately scented and worth twice the asked price.
Mrs N P Whitehurst visits Tioga. John L Davidson from Fort Worth. Mrs WC Murphy and children in Dallas. Mrs J G Turpen of Dallas visiting cousin Mrs Littrell. Mrs C Lindsey Willis Point visiting brother Y Douglas. J W Jagce travels to Dallas for several days. L A Choate and sons Roy and Willie from Roanoke. Mr and Mrs Roy Cowan Ardmore moving to Denton. Mrs Nutt Fort Worth visiting sister Mrs Priestly Lipscomb returns home. Mrs R E Turner and daughters Fern and Leon visiting Aubrey relatives. Mr and Mrs KE L Brown spend summer in Minneapolis. Dr J M Inge to Dallas to bring home Mrs Inge. PD R Temple and wife return to Lewisville. Miss Vera Dobson returns to Brownwood. Dr J W Fralin and Mrs Meadows visit Roanoke Va. G J Gillespie brought home from Margaret. Pearl Green and daughter Joel Dean return to Cushing Oklahoma. A Q Mustain Pilot Point at county court for old settlers reunion Aug 7 8 9. W E Brown leaves for Nugent to visit son. Toplitz family from Dallas to New York trip.
The famed aerial stuntman Little Frank arrives with assistant Slim to prepare for balloon ascensions set for Thursday Friday and Saturday afternoons at Carroll Park. His acts include rapid parachute changes midair hailed as remarkable.
W A Claiborne from near Argyle visits town while Mary Faerber recovers at home. North Texas State Normal loses 4 1 to 1 to Decatur in a baseball game. Airdome to donate Thursday proceeds to City Federation clean up drive with tickets sold by ladies. Elder C E Wooldridge returns from Little Elm with eighteen baptisms and two restorations and heads to Bardwell for two weeks of meetings. Ralph Killingsworth joins for singing. Case entry wins road building demonstration and secures a Case gas engine for Commissioners Precinct 4. Hart Parr Minneapolis and Case enter the contest west of the city. King grader and other equipment shown. Commissioner Sweat buys a Case engine and plow. County and District Clerks association meets at Fort Worth August 7 8. County Attorney Wilson of Denton to speak on Indeterminate Sentence Its Operation and Effect, followed by discussion. Large attendance expected with Tax Collectors County Judges and Assessors present.
Paw Mathulka of Buffalo New York calls Dr Kings New Life Pills the King of all laxatives and says they bless his family and keep a box at home. Get a box and get well. Price 25 cents. Recommended by J F Raley Co. Also first Denton County watermelons at Turner Bros Phones 7.
H A Porter of Waketon reported that the Turner interurban surveying party was surveying a new line through the county toward Denton.
J H Polance of Delvalle Texas reports Buckien's Arnica Salve saved his little girl's cut foot after others doubted. The ad touts the salve as the world's best and recommends it via Raley Co.
Damaged corn suitable only as feed for chickens and hogs is selling at 40 cents per bushel at Alliance Mill with purchasers required to furnish their own sacks.
Don’t worry over groceries as a local service offers to handle the entire shopping task. Customers can call using the two listed numbers for assistance at Long and King.
Local retailer Turner Bros promotes canned pork and beans priced at five, ten, and fifteen cents, inviting customers to stock up with affordable staples.
Drilling has resumed at the Highland Park well after a short delay. The casing was set Tuesday afternoon at 1715 feet. Corn damaged by fire or water is fed to chickens and hogs at 40 cents.
Miss Lee Williams entertained three tables of girls Tuesday morning with Miss Mary Williams of Fort Worth as guest of honor. After six games Miss Melson led with high score and received a lace edged towel. Mary Williams received a lace edged handkerchief. Assisting were Mrs. Ivan Johnson and guests enjoyed salad ice course sandwiches and olives.
A group attended a Tuesday evening at Club Lake chaperoned by Mesdames Ab Reynolds and L Bailey. Hay-ride transport, boat riding, cards and games followed by luncheon at midnight included Misses Eva Reynolds Lois Bailey Marie Bailey Addie Melson Olive Owens Mary Rector Dot Bell and Messrs Edwin Miller Raymond Fox Bert Fowler Wynn Wooley Robert Caldwell Will Sullivan and Marshall Magill.
An ad claims asthma cure at home with trial treatment and complete information free of charge. It provides Frontier Asthma Company address Room 102 Buffalo New York and emphasizes the value of delivery over product.
Denton residents urged to read a testimonial about Doan's Kidney Pills. L. O. Tompkins, a local farmer, reports relief from back and kidney pains after using the advertised remedy. Sold by dealers at 59 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
A classified note offers to purchase vendor lien notes and invites interested sellers to contact via phone, record, or mail at the Chronicle office Box 488, Denton, Texas.
A medical notice emphasizes proper filling of prescriptions to aid doctors in achieving best results. It promises fresh, pure drugs, carefully compounded by experienced staff and delivery to all city areas at no extra charge.
Two young men from the cast fall in love with Eldna Wallace. Brandon drinks and gambles after years. McCormick, once rejected, tries to save him but is wounded. Brandon flees to New York with his child, followed by his wife. McCormick becomes a newspaper editor and confronts Brandon at his apartment, causing Brandon’s death. The hospital meeting of mother, son, and McCormick adds a touching ending.
Joe Elliott joins the Northern army while his brother Duncan serves the Confederate side. They part in anger but Joe returns a victor. Duncan, ill and embittered, goes home as a sweetheart comforts him and they sing Home Sweet Home. Next Friday the Princess hosts a Tri City Federation benefit for Den ton to fund cleaner town efforts.
A brief notice promotes grocery service for August with a focus on cheap feed for chickens and hogs priced at 40 cents. T. C. Sample invites customers to choose his store for value and reliable supply.
A Den ton store last week drew many responses to a classified ad as readers submitted six dollar responses. The Associated Press dispatch notes brisk activity in the local advertising columns.
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