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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1912
Page
4
George Bush, an employee at the brick yard southeast of town, was injured Thursday afternoon when a smokestack being erected caused wires to break and the stack fell. He suffered arm bruises and a fracture and is confined at home.
A shower delivered about one third of an inch Saturday morning, easing dust and aiding vegetation. The rain covered much of the county with heavier amounts reported around Ponder, Argyle, Krum, Aubrey, Pilot Point, Ioga, Collinsville and Whitesboro, while lighter falls were noted in Wimbro, Justin and Sony.
Mr. A. G. Pfaff will teach a vocal music class at the C. I. A this summer. Any student interested may telephone the college office for further information.
The Quick Meal stove is praised as a true friend for hot days, cutting kitchen work, saving fuel, and offering safe, excellent performance. New styles are on display at our store with explanations of its fine points and benefits.
A father describes a plan to save 25 cents daily for his son's education, starting when he began school at age six. He projects about 2,600 dollars after 15 years at 6 percent, enough to fund a university engineering course, and urges readers to start accounts for children now.
The 5 D Pace farmer eight miles south of Denton returned to Sam W Harper’s Gribble Springs home Friday night after a three week search. He had not been beyond twenty five miles and gave no explanation for his absence. The sheriff’s office joined neighbors in the extensive inquiry that included dragging a large tank and checking clues. Pace was reportedly seen in Alvord Wise County earlier in the week but left after word reached Denton.
City Assessor Ledbetter reports a rising scholastic census with about fifteen more pupils than earlier figures and an expected total increase of twenty five or more. The urban scholastic population may reach about 1 200, with city school enrollment likely above Lee.
The store emphasizes precise prescription work with pure drugs ordered by doctors. It notes careful checks and safeguards in preparation, promises special care for children’s prescriptions, and offers citywide delivery with two phone numbers.
Mr and Mrs F K Tobin are in Aubrey for a few weeks. A H McNe former teacher is home for the summer. Otto Kjelberg of Amarillo visits his father J W Kjelberg. R L Clayton of Denton is in from Texarkana. Mrs C Taylor leaves tonight for Tioga for health. Mrs Harry Galbraith of Terrell visits Mrs Wylie Smith. Mr Vitz new manual training teacher at the Normal College expected from the East Tuesday. Mrs J P Magee to return tomorrow from Mineral Wells. H T Forestay reports Kilgar conditions good but rain needed. Miss Olive Matthews returning from Amarillo High says no place like Denton. Miss Hillyay of Normal faculty leaves tonight for Washington and New York to study art. Reiney Rick of near Krum visits. In Plainview the wheelwright’s report notes yields per acre and oats prospects with good bushel averages.
The ards School of Oratory will begin its summer session on June 3, 1912, and run for six weeks.
James Deavenport writes from Wentworth Military Academy Lexing ton that he graduates this year from the Military Science and Tactics course and seeks a commission with the Philippine Constabulary. He missed the age limit by 24 days and expects examinations for the Philippine Scouts November 4, then six months to commission.
Curtis announces Curtis' Brick Cream a two layer ice cream brick made of Plain and Hiawatha flavors. Each brick serves six and reflects years of ice cream making expertise. Price set at 50 cents.
Social activity resumes after college closings with a 500 club organized by young women at Miss Grace Benett's West Oak Street home. Named the 100 club, meetings will take place on Wednesdays with attendees including Maude Zumwich Areta McCormick Gertrude McReynolds Ruby Strickland Mary Melson Avella Turner Althea Owens Beatrice Hogue Eula Bates Florence Smith Grace Bevett Clad Bell Teresa Abney.
Local ad promises first class groceries delivered promptly at the right price. Shoppers are urged to call the phone number 4 for fast service and savings. The message emphasizes reliable, affordable home delivery.
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