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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1912
Page
3
LOST ARABY RING SUNDAY IN FRONT OF MAJESTIC RETURN THIS OFFICE. WANTED GOOD GENTLE HORSE. RESIDENCE FOR SALE SEER OWNER AT ONCE 45 POWDER AVENUE.
Four Shetland stations offered by G A McMakin Route 1 Argyle. One coming three, one coming two, one yearling, and one colt. All older horses well broken. Located in Argyle area. Price not stated. Advertising note in local classifieds.
Look we have 12 scholarships which will be solid for 30 dollars. This offer expires August 22. It will pay you an investigate. Draughon's Practical Business College Denton Texas.
FOR SALE PIANO IN GOOD CONDITION A BARGAIN. CALL AT 119 NORTH ELM. 300. THE DENTON TRANSFER WITH PHONE NUMBERS OLD 34 NEW 70 HAS TWO MEN TO HANDLE YOUR TRUNKS WITH CARE.
Fulton advertises houses for rent with contact by phone or in person.
Wanted notice states Mrs. H. Luck Ett seeks dressmaking and plain sewing work at 89 North Locust Street. No additional details provided.
Lease notice for the Wright Opera House with terms and particulars available by contacting Mrs. Wm. C. Wright by phone.
J. W. Johnson promotes ten reliable insurers ready to write your fire tornado and auto coverage. The agent promises prompt service and satisfaction, inviting prospects to switch or start policies.
For sale private listing by T. E. Berry describes an 18 room house in North Denton hailed as one of the most desirable in the city. Contact information appears with the listing.
For sale our lot and building on East McKinney Street jot 100 by 330 with a 40 by 110 building. Has artesian well and city water and sewer connections. Price 1600 dollars. Apply Denton Steam Laundry Co.
Local seller lists chops bran corn hay and other feedstuffs along with test stove and heater wood for prompt delivery and full measure. Address at Elm Street with two phones listed for contact.
Do you need help with winds of dray work and household moving. Phone Brownlow and Strickland new phone 116 old 310. Office end barn 36 East Hickory. Two large moving vans. household move specialty. Office phones 342 residence 1613-3r old or 381.
Concrete walks and brick work discussed with Bushey to figure out the project scope and design options for sidewalk improvements.
J M Gurley, the cement contractor, advertises first class work at the right price and invites estimates for new projects.
Directory style notice names Dr W A Jones dentist at West Side Square and Dr W Pralin dentist at South Aide Square middle of block Denton Texas with address clues.
LR W Bet Botts veterinary surgeon announces new office with Denton Transfer Co Lipscombe Black. New phone 70, old 3. Residence phones old 486, new 13.
A. R. McGintie advertises a face gold watch with leather fob engraved QO VV. B. and a man’s open lost notice. Reward offered for return to the office above Long & King, East West South and North Denton. 300¢ reward.
Four programs lead to graduation in literature household arts and crafts commerce and industrial arts plus short term trades in dressmaking millinery industrial and commercial art and photography. Modern facilities and a faculty of 21. Tuition free with affordable expenses. Catalog from President W B Bizzell Denton Texas. Turner Bros jars offered.
In Justin on July 30 many residents traveled or hosted visits including Mrs H H Rofers iguick and John Harmonson in Denton Miss Hattie McDaniel in Denton Aunt Willie Pennington to Mineral Wells Mss Della Alred Haslet and Martha Fay Larain Fort Worth visits J H E Davis Oklahoma Miss Shirley Haslet visited Mrs G C Butler Frank Larkin from Fort Worth Dan Brown and daughter Fort Worth visited Mrs Z J Harmonson Joe Jarrell Corsicana Mrs Cowan Fort visit Julia Pool Carrollton Willie Johnnie Wilson Fort Worth Gladys Matheson Krum J F Coleman Paint Rock Ruth Haughton Dallas He Helm Drop Was here Burk Jim Ava Youngblood Alvarado Mattie Karnes Krum Mrs Haydee Morgan Krum and Mrs W B Hinkle Riverside J M Wood and children Mart Bradley Galveston Tom marriage Fort Worth Homer Taylor Fort Worth G B Lane Ringgold. Cheaper than cooking potato chips ready to serve. Phones 7 TURNER BROS.
Classifieds offer space to sell goods or services in a local paper. This note emphasizes using classified sections for advertisements and outreach.
Several used pianos priced well below regular values present a chance for economy in buying. If you need a piano, inquire about these instruments and come to see them.
Samuel Scepp, wanted for the Rosenthal murder, is said to be close to surrendering as authorities pursue another alleged killer.
Bald Jack Rose, a graft collector for Becker, swears that annual graft from gambling houses and illegal resorts in New York totaled 2.409 million dollars. He alleges the money was divided among four top police officials as part of the Rosenthal murder case and related investigations.
Mrs C G Thomas returned from Tioga and Dallas visitors include Misses Juliaetta Rita Cobb Ola Stover Florence Davis and Gertrude Cobb. Many locals travel to Fort Worth Dallas Denton Aubrey and Dallas area relatives with brief illness and visits noted.
On August first Tuesday 1912 the Denton County Sheriff will sell for cash the undivided one half interest in 200 acres part of the Beaumont survey. The property is levied to satisfy a 1562.64 debt in favor of Commonwealth Trust Co. and costs, the sale being at the courthouse door in Denton. W. C. Orr, Sheriff. 7-16-3Tua.
The senate adopted a lodge resolution reaffirming the Monroe Doctrine and stating America’s position clearly without dissent.
The Senate foreign relations committee approved a resolution disapproving any foreign power purchase of a naval base on the American continents. The measure pledges United States adherence to the Monroe Doctrine in world affairs.
Senate Democrats agreed to stand behind the LaFollette Wood bill and press the House of Representatives for a conference. The conference would seek to resolve differences between the two chambers on the legislation. The move was reported from Washington on July 30.
John Jones, a long time Krum resident and respected citizen, died Saturday at age about 70. He had lived in the county for 35 years and was survived by sons W. A. Jones Palo Pinto L. D. Jones Frankston J. H. Jones Mt Enterprise and daughters C J Chism C C Cofer and V E McGee of Krum C C A Longford of Mt Enterprise attended his bedside. Funeral held with C C Cofer directing. Burial at Bolivar cemetery.
The passage argues that purchasing from local merchants boosts their prosperity and enables better store conditions, leading to more hiring and a growing community. It notes that nearby towns will relocate there due to the demand for labor and local goods.
Local notes report Mrs. Byron Horton of Roanoke and Aunt Polly Davis in delicate condition. Several visitors came through Denton, including W. C. Frazier J. A. Simmons Bob Boyles and others. Protracted meetings begin with Rev. Fitzgerald and Rev. Sooter noted in Garza.
An old classified style ad touts Wilson's skin cream promising removal of freckles and pimples. It claims temporary whitening effects, guarantees results, and lists prices 50c and 1.00 with seller G M Cortin.
J E Horton and family visited in Alvarado. Denton creek hosted a crowd of youths on Monday. Mrs Helms visited Fort Worth and Mrs Mason of Denison visited Amarillo. Miss Nina Cade returned from Carlsbad and Miss Beth Washing from the Denton normal. Several residents traveled to Fort Worth Dallas Oklahoma and Garza. The Junior League hosted an ice cream supper Friday night. Mrs Ed Osteen died in Fort Worth and was buried here.
Denton resident Rev T Z Cagle at 23 Center St recounts kidney relief from Doan's Kidney Pills, bought at J Raley & Co. In Denton Texas he says the two boxes helped with a lame back and irregular kidney action. Sold by all dealers price 9 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents US Remember the name Dean's and take no other.
Miss Gertrude Millar of McKinney visits Miss Greta Millar. Mrs. N J Rue hosts several guests including Miss Mollie Hodges of Denton and Mrs. Clara Bell of Prosper. The W O W picnic at Parvin is set for August with baskets invited.
H W Sam CERS the vegetable man advertises peach sales on the hill offering all varieties and sizes except Elbertas at 50 cents per bushel. Elbertas priced at 75 cents per bushel. Some small odds and ends also available at 50 cents. Orchard sale ongoing.
Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Company will sell at public auction at 2 p m August 31 1912 at its Ponder Texas freight depot two unclaimed consignments to R A Autry Fort Worth Texas and Justin Texas. Proceeds to cover unpaid freight storage and sale costs. Agent J L Dillard signs notice dated August 25.
July notes report Henry Rick improving after illness. Will Mathheng returns to Denison from A O Hudgins visit. Don Matherson and wife back from Hawking. W Y Barnett and wife visiting his parents at Hereford. A birth announced to Hub Sinclair and wife. Rev Anderson and family plan move to pastor’s home. Local visit to Buckner's Orphan Home by Grace Holmes Kathryne Bishop Whitlock Harold Herrnte and Rev Horton. Riley Caddeil visiting Hollis. Mrs Frank Reed returns to Collinsville Ala from sister A Hudgins.
A vintage advertisement extols air mail innovation with the dream of flying carriers and announces Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs colds and throat and lung diseases. A testimonial from J F Davis Stickney Corner Me claims it cured a dreadful cough after other remedies failed. Prices 60 cents and 1 dollar with a free bottle offer from J P Raley & Co.
Short orders available day or night highlight Smiths Restaurant advertises style of cooking and service. Drop in and see us at Smiths Restaurant.
Local ad notes fresh comb honey produced by Turner Bros with contact phone line 7 and reference to bees.
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