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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1912

Page

3

Local Classified Ads and Lost Items Notice

Brazen trade ads offer to buy brass iron and rubber at Brownlow cotton yard by J Hume. J W Ellison advertises peaches for sale with delivery in city and new phone 446. Lost ladylike white straw hat with black felt band between Welch street and Lee Grocery. contact Mrs Charles Hamilton. For sale four Shetland stations horses including a yearling and colt from G A McMakin Route 1 Argyle.

Brownlow Cotton Yard J. &. Hume College of Industral Arts J. W. Ellison Ladiers Welch Street Lee Pool Charles Hamilton G. A. McMakin Route 1 Argyle

For Sale — farm goods and dairy cow

For sale 1 good milk cow fresh, 1 nice survey and harness, some secondhand farm implements cheap. E L Naugla at Postoffice 296d lwp. Look we have 12 scholarships selling for 30 dollars each. Expires August 22. Draughon's Practical Business College Denton Texas offers the scholarships.

E. L. Naugle Draughon’s Practical Business College Denton Texas

Denton Transfer Handles Your Trunks With Care

The Denton Transfer offers two men to move trunks, contact numbers old 34 new 70, ensuring careful handling of your items.

Denton

Found on Car Two Umbrellas Identify at Street Car Office

Wanted four hustling men in Denton County to sell lots in Caddo Oilfield. Caddo Lake Oil and Gas Company Jefferson Texas. Fulton has houses to rent. Square piano for sale or rent at one dollar a month. See J A Cagle. Wright Opera House lease or rent terms available from Mrs William C Wright.

Denton County Caddo Caddo Lake Oil and Gas Company Jefferson, Texas L. Fulton Willi J. A. Cagle Wright Opera House Wm. C. Wright

Insurance Agent Promises Prompt, Satisfactory Coverage

An insurance agent named J. W. Johnson advertises ten solid companies and offers to write new business quickly and to the customer’s satisfaction, claiming readiness to convince clients to switch or start policies.

J. W. Johnson

For Sale Notices From Denton Area

FOR SALE A FINE YOUNG mare Reno stock can be seen at the Red Barn. 295p FOR SALE MY 18 ROOM HOME in North Denton one most desirable in city. T. E. Berry. 297p FOR SALE OUR LOT AND building on East McKinney street jot 100x330 building 400x110 artesian well city water and sewer connections price 1600 Apply Denton Steam Laundry Co. CHOPS BRAN CORN HAY AND other feedstuffs Best stove and heater wood on the market Prompt delivery full measure ARKANSAS MILL Elm street Both phones.

Reno Red Barn Denton T. E. Berry McKinney Street Apply Denton Steam Laundry Co Arkansas Mill Elm Street

Moving and dray service ad targets Brownlow Strickland

Help for dray work and household moving in high quality service. PARKS & LESTER advertise two large moving vans and prompt handling at reasonable rates. Office and residence phones listed for contact in East Hickory area.

Brownlow & Strickland Bern East Hickory Parks & Lester

Cement Contractor Gurley Offers First Class Brick Work

J. M. Gurley, a cement contractor, advertises concrete and brick work with first class results at fair prices. Get estimates.

J. M. Gurley

Dentists at Denton Help Wanted Notice

Dentists Dr. W. A. Jones and J. W. Pralin listed with offices on West Side Square and South Side Square in Denton Texas. Central location described as middle of block up stairs.

W. A Jones West Side Square J. W. Pralin South Side Square Denton Texas

Denton Transfer Co Veterinary Office Ad

Office notice for Dr. W. E. Botts, veterinary surgeon, Denton transfer company Lipscomb block. New phone 70, old 34. Residence phones old 486 and new 132.

W. E. Botts Denton Transfer Co Lipscom Block

Autos for Hire and Furnished Rooms for Rent

Automobile line offers autos for hire by W. W. Billingsley with old phone 830 and new phone 148 A. R. McGintie lists rents for houses in East West South and North Denton with office over Long and Kine. Furnished rooms for rent available.

W. W. Billingsley A. R. McGintie Long & Kine Denton

Denton Transfer Co Offers Prompt Baggage Service

Denton Transfer Co advertises quick baggage transfer and hack services with new phone 70 and old 34. Stable on Walnut Street, manager W A Brashears oversees operations at Hamilton and Yestts office.

Denton Transfer CO Walnut Street Ser‘ee W. A Brashears Hamilton & Yestts

For sale at a bargain typewriters at McCabe exchange

Several second hand Oliver typewriters offered at bargain price. J E McCabe Ex change Bank building. 2461fp.

J. E. McCabe Exchange Bank

Scavenger Work Offered by Callers

A fragment notes people seeking scavenger work and provides a contact number 307 for inquiries.

For Sale Scholarships to Draughon College Bargain

Several advertising scholarships to Draughon Business College offered for sale. Contact George J. Roark at 1671fq for details.

Draughon Business College George J. Roark

Local County Official Ballot Roster Listed by Office

A historical list shows candidates for county offices including Judge Assessor Treasurer Tax Collector and Attorney. It includes names such as H Hoskin Tobin Witt Reeve MeeKlevy Egan Nelson Hennen Hawkin Wilson Hopkins McCook Durbin Higgins Watson Sullivan Kindred Morgan Johnson Riley and others for precinct, district clerk and commissioner roles.

College of Industrial Arts State School for Women in Denton Texas

The college offers four graduation tracks Literary Household Arts Fine and Industrial Arts and Commercial Arts plus vocational short courses in Dressmaking Milinery Industrial Art Commercial Art and Photography. State teachers certificates are granted to seniors. Nine buildings including a new Household Arts and Science building with dormitories a nurse's office a demonstration cottage and modern labs. Regular quarters begin September 24 December 12 March 10 and June 1 with entry at start of any term. Tuition is free and expenses are reasonable. For a catalogue contact President W B Bizzell Denton Texas.

Department of Education Phician Errer W. B. Bizzell Denton Texas

Local Personal News Notes From Laie District

J Wilson of Dallas was here Fran Peper was away Fowler was in Sanger yesterday Fred Fouts of Trinity Mills was in town today J E Wilson Sr in Dallas on business Mr and Mrs Ray Allison visiting Mr and Mrs D K Allison Miss Florence Welch of Parigi visiting sister Mrs S G Gary Mrs Fannie McKenzie of Waco visiting sister Mrs R Cristal Mrs R L West and children in McKamey visiting friends and relatives Mrs J C Edmundue of Greenville visiting daughter Mrs Fred Rayzor Wm Williams and Mr and Mrs Henry Wilde left for St Louis then to market Mrs W F Jarrell and Mrs Moffett left for Colorado Springs to spend the summer Mise Lillian E Turner left for Waco to spend summer with relatives Joe Johnson returned from Big Springs with brother J F Johnson they may move there soon B F P Witt from Salt Branch reported 138 inches rain July 15 and a half inch rain a few days later local event.

R. L. West McKaney J. C Edmunde Greenville Fred Rayzor Wm Wiliams Henry Wilde St. Louis Williams Wilde W. F. Jarrell Moffett Colorado Springs Jarrell Fort Worth Mise Lillian E. Turner Waco Joe Johnson Big Springs J. F. Johnson B. FP. Witt Salt Branch

Justin July moves to Denton and local notices

Ed Smoot family relocates to Denton on July 23. Births: a girl July 9 to M D Bailey. a boy July 16 to S M Franks. Numerous visits, travels, and local arrivals noted including typhoid illness, friends from Fort Worth, Dallas, and Quanah, and a plug for fruit jars from Turner Bros. Phones 7.

Dickens Story Told in Three Reels of Film

Airdometh night presents a condensed adaptation of Dickens with three reels. The screening promises brisk pacing and familiar plots, highlighting key characters and moments for a bargain evening.

Fine Candy on Ice Rest of the Advertisement

Jam agent for Nunnanly and Anlgretti famous candy makers. High grade excellence of their product. Stock kept constantly on the move and fresh. Received directly from factories by express and kept on ice in a big refrigerator until sold. Try a box of Nunnally's.

Nunnanly Anlgretti By Express Nunnally’s

Garza News Highlights Local Visitors and Residents

The Garza area reports a steady flow of visitors and temporary residents. Names include Mrs. Gue Bay from Denton, Mr. and Mrs. Neal Chandler from Childress County, and Miss Ella Chandler in Lewisville, with multiple individuals from Frisco, Waketon, Denton, and Mineral Wells visiting relatives and friends.

Garza Gue Ba Denton N. Sailve Joe Frise Oklahoma H V. Hennen John Spark Itu Eclowna Garnett Boyles San Antonio C. C. Turberville Ed Fowler H. V. Hennen Neal Chandler Child Turpentine W. S. Wadkins Waketon Granville Bratcher Mineral Wells Sheltoo

Dickens in motion pictures at Airdome tonight

Local note invites patrons to see Mar tin Chuzzewit in three reels. CANTNATES TO SPEAK HERE FRIDAY NIGHT JULY 26 will debate county attorney candidate. East court house steps advertised for the event. Additional society and travel notes from KRUM to DENTON with many visits, arrivals, and births listed.

Martin Chuzzewit Dicken Airdome Court House

Asthma Cure Ad from Frontiers Athma Co in Buffalo

An ad claims asthma can be cured at home with a trial treatment and full information free of charge. It lists Frontiers Athma Company and Room 162 in Buffalo, New York as contact details.

Frontiers Athma Company Room Buffalo

Grapes for sale offer from Grover Bradley

Grover Bradley invites contact for good grapes, asking buyers to drop him a card.

Grover Bradley

Plainview Farmers Begin Harvest Patience and Visits

Plainview on July 23 reports farmers starting to break stubbie while still threshing. Notable visits include Mrs Mable Ball and baby and Mrs Bessie Reece of Plano with A. C. Ball, Mrs A Q Rudging and Mrs Frank Reed visiting J P Sitz and family east of Denton. Birth announced as a girl to Frank Chastain and wife.

Plainview New Plainview Mable Ball Bessie Reece Plano A. C. Ball A. Q. Rudging Frank Reed J.,.p. Sitz Denton Besse Barnett Gipe Walter Gipe Frank Chastain Wat Jones A. B. Crawford

Hardware ads urge readers to check today's paper

The notice emphasizes reading the hardware advertisements in today’s issue, highlighting price inducements from advertisers and suggesting readers may find bargains on skillets pans or similar items.

Traveling on Deflated Tires Unaware Says Expert

The Miche lin Tire Expert notes motorists often travel long distances on underinflated tires without noticing. Punctures may deflate slowly as nails move within the tread, causing gradual air loss and eventual tire damage.

Michelin Tire

Thrifty shoppers read grocery ads for kitchen bargains

Advertisements in the paper highlight items of culinary interest available at reduced prices. Readers are urged to study each ad to spot savings on groceries and pantry staples.

The Choice of a Husband and Life Pills Advertisement

An old advertisement promotes Dr. King's Life Pills for women claiming to improve strength complexion breath and cheerfulness to attract men. It pitches easy safe sure results with a price listed as 26e and mentions J. Fl Raley & Co as the seller.

Dr. King J. FL Raley & Co

Cheaper than cooking pita chips ready to serve

A fragmented note references cheaper options and a phone contact linked to a Turner, suggesting a local sale or inquiry about ready to serve chips.

Turner

Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement and Guarantee

An alsice advertisement offers one hundred dollars for a cure of catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure. It includes endorsements from Walding Kinnan Marvin who vouch for F J Cheney. The copy cites internal use of Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills for constipation with price details and distribution by druggists.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo F. J. Cheney Walding

Buying at Home

Our city thrives when we build it with local spending. Every dollar kept here supports welfare and community growth, making it our duty to invest in our own neighborhood and sustain local prosperity.

Cord Wood Delivered to Your Home for Four Dollars

Arkansas mill advertises cord wood delivery at $4 per cord with home delivery promised before cold weather starts. Order now to ensure timely service.

Arkansas Mill

Denton home with modern amenities for 4500

One of the nicest modern homes in Denton for 4500 features electric lights sewer connections and modern conveniences. Well located near schools and streetcar line with a large lot fronting two streets. Owner accepts good smooth sandy land farm as part payment and offers easy terms on the balance.

Denton

Denton Area Social Notes and Visits

AUBREY Nb We. July 24. Roland Peiplieman was in Pilot Point. Miss Mary Slaton has improved. Mrs. C. M. Shuffler of Olney and many others from Denton listed home and visiting relatives. Names include Fred McCormick Bud Spencer Mary Beaty Gene Tatum Alex and Sam Allen W. T. Wilson Miss Allen Bascomb James Tom Powledge Willie Buster of Lewisville. Mrs. Ramsy Fort. Miss Ella Bailew Roanoke. Annie Cobbler Tioga. Spencer in Denton. Mrs. Wood Goin Minnie Campbell Tioga. J. W. Goin from Honey Grove visiting. will return to Arlington. Frank Wilson Texarkana visiting. Noah Dunnavin in Tioga. Mrs. M. M. Mann visited daughter S. A. Ashby. Sizemore children visited Elisha Cain. Kathleen Tobin sick list. Kate Looper Ella Ballew in Green Valley. H. Onster of Stephenville visiting. Mary Curbow in Whitesboro. Rev. Harris helps at Baptist meeting. Edna Clark of Denton Way Tuesday. Willie Wilkerson Pilot Point here. Ray Allen Buddie Wilson in Galveston. Reno Dyche in Dallas. Mrs. John Demance Henrietta visited N. R. Wilkerson's home. Tom Powledge in Denton. Bennie Brand here.

Aubrey Roland Peiplieman Pilot Point Mary Slaton Ramsy Fort Worth Ella Bailew Roanoke Annie Cobbler Tioga Db d Spencer Denton Wood Goin Minnie Campbell J. W. Goin Honey Grove Arlington Frank Wilson Texarkana Noah Dunnavin M M. Mann S. A. Ashby Sizemore Elisha Cain Kathleen Tobin Kate Looper Ella Ballew Green Valley H. Onster Stephenville Wood Gain Mary Curbow Whitesboro Rev. Harris Baptist Church Edna Clark Willie Wilkerson

Read the Advertisements and Earn Quick Pay

The notice explains daily ad reading offers good pay. It claims readers obtain items at lower prices than elsewhere and encourages participation.

Railroad Timetables for Missouri Kansas and Texas

Southbound No 208 4255 No 209 Limited No 205 Flyer No 201 Express Northbound No 206 Flyer No 210 Limited Missouri Kansas Texas trains listed with departure times from Nakesheen and Kansas City Specta Depart at 6 a.m. 7 55 p m 7 06 p m 2 35 pm 9 45 a m 8 58 p m 8 08 p m 4 42 p m

Southboun Northboun

Southbound and Northbound Train Status Report

Train listings show No 31 and No 32 readings with directional codes Southbound and Northbound. Times indicated 10:20 and related shorthand appear in fragmented OCR text.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Automobile Line A. D. Miller Sycamore East Sycamore L Cable Montague James R. Wiley Montague County Alvin M Owsley Tobin F. (Frank) Witte E. Mill M. Gary C. L. Lane J _K MeeKELVY County Treasur M. Reeve J Guy W. F Dad Egan J. W William Nelson Virgil) Hennen Sam Hawkin W. C. Orr N. C. Batis O. R. Wilson Leo M Hoplins J. J. McCook W. E. Durbin S. T. Higgins Justice William McCormick George Watson C. C, Bullivan, G. Ll Granville John F Morgan J. B John) Johnson G. W Walker) Riley W F Fred) Cunningham P. B. White Ino. A. Hann College of Industrial Arts THE State School For Women Moon Brother Taylor Hadware Co Laie J. Wilson Dallas Fran Peper Wuay Justin News Justin Ed Smoot M. D. Bailey S. M. Franks Dorris Thomas Leverett John Harmonson J. E. McKinney Mieral Wella Ruth Harmonson Grand Prairie J. A. Harmonson W_T Porter Foot Worth Geo Quanah Cowan Miss Robinson Wille Tayior Worth Robinson Cliff Wilkerson Grapevine Bird Helm L. L. Strader J. M. Hardeman Taylor Lena Gaston Mattie Thelma Karnes Willie Wilson Nannie Thomas H. E. Gardner Valley View Joe Jarrell Corsicana Martha Fay Larkin Lena Lumpkin Turner Bros O. M. Curtis, Candy and Cigars Garza News Charlie Krum News Krum Beulah Sanderson G. M. Fleming Will Gourley Stony W. E. Hawkins Bertha Hodges Wi. Luper Selina Zula Pool J. B. Grubbs C. Luper Mesdames Garrison Ed Kamp Corbett Wilton Regan Mises Mattie Godwin Frank Ford Decatur Ramsey Reuben Rucker Missey Vera Sylvia Eeith Fox Elizabeth Rhine Bertha Balis Anna Lusk R. H. Rhine Leo W. C. Finney Dan McWhorter Cora Flowers G. M. Flemming Matagorda County Ollie Henry H. L. Shifflett Miss Jones W. A. Jones Lewisvire H. O. Sanderson Coker Campbell Curtis Kitciten Denton Trust Company Ag Wall Pap Magill & Shepard Furniture and Undertaking Aubrey Nb&We Ray Allen Buddie Wilson Galveston Reno Dyche John Demance Henrietta N. R. Wilkerson Tom Powledge Bennie Brand Via Ana W. G. Crnosh Lins Bidg Dallas, Texas Katy Missouri Kansas TENAS Pacifico Wichita Steaia Peeve Eeteoene the Klondike Northwest Paper of Square North Elm Street
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