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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1912
Page
2
In Denton County news, aviation meets June 7 and 8 while a Chamiauqua session begins July and runs through summer. Denton farmers face feed drains as oats thrive, plus local growth with $275,000 and North Texas Normal building projects. Citizens praise town improvement, shade trees, walks, and civic spirit, urging ongoing town-building efforts. Dallas News notes a rebounding editorial conscience.
The editorial team thanks colleagues for kind words after a recent honor, expressing appreciation and humility. The piece notes the value of modesty in a progressive age and reflects on public perception of humble men.
The C I A summer school opened this morning with eighty students enrolled and about a hundred more expected by tomorrow, signaling the most auspicious start in its history. Total enrollment for the six weeks is projected to reach at least 150, with many full term students planning to return for credits.
The Commissioners Court of Denton County Texas will meet in the courthouse on June 11 and 12 1912 as a Board of Equalization. All persons whose property assessments were raised may appear to show cause why assessments should not be final. May 24 1912. Oscar T Button Clerk and ex officio clerk. T M Rucker Deputy.
Denton county provided more than its usual quota to the federal court jury term opening in Sherman. At least fifteen county citizens reported for service Monday, with several excused. Notables on the list include Co. F. Evans, W. A. Taliaferro, Wes S. Long, R. A. Sledge, N. H. Dunavan, J. Ed Wilson Jr., G. T. Turner, and J. T. Sherrod.
Local grocer Long & King advertises reliable delivery of first class groceries at the right price with prompt service and a phone number to call for orders.
Interstate Commerce Commission orders Southwest railroads to set new rates per 160 pounds for packing house shipments. From Oklahoma City to Kansas City 17 cents for packing house products and 25 cents for fresh meats. From Fort Worth to Kansas City 21 cents for products and 32 1/2 cents for fresh meats. No uniform Texas to Oklahoma City rate.
A stark ad urges a crowd to move on and warns of punishment if it does not comply. It markets Dr King’s New Life Pills as a gentle, healthful solution for bowel congestion with a price of 25 cents at J F Raley & Co.
Willie J Simmons and wife transfer lots 19 20 block 1 North Side Den ton to Mrs A M Bush for 2259 dollars. J N Henderson and wife transfer lot 79 block 24 Aubrey to T L Mullins for 750 dollars. J H Cunningham and wife transfer 14 acres in A H survey to FE M Roberts for 1200 dollars. J H Cunningham and wife transfer 14.5 acres in A N B Tompkinge survey to E M Roberts for 2500 dollars.
Turner Bros. advertise potato chops as a feature in their next order, urging customers to try the product and highlighting the brand in bold caps.
Notice states Ben Sullivan has bought the City meat market and consolidated it with his shop located at West Side Square. The notice records the transaction and ongoing business arrangement.
Miss Jennie Keyte opens a summer term of piano lessons at 36 West Sycamore Street starting Tuesday June 4. Old phone 308.
A local shop promotes framed pictures and frames to brighten rooms. They highlight prints The Song of the Lark The Broken Pitcher The Gleaners and The Bodenhausen Madonna at attractive prices. They offer factory oval photo graph frames and on-site framing services with pickup and regilding options.
Fort Worth June 4 Judge Sam J Hunter will run for the Fifty fourth Legislature seat representing Tarrant and Denton counties. A petition signed by over 300 voters urged his candidacy and he filed with County Chairman E B Randle. He joins Clarence E Farme of Tarrant and Robt H Hopkis of Denton as candidates.
Advertiser touts Hyomei as a rapid cure for colds and congestion. It instructs users to breathe menthol vapor from boiling water for five to ten minutes, claims no narcotics, and offers a money back guarantee. Also notes local business updates and fresh catfish and restaurant mentions.
Rexall store in downtown Rexall area invites summer students to make Curtis' Drug Store theirs. Large lines of Rexall goods and Kodak products, plus a full stationery and toilet goods department. Quick, convenient, economical service. phone 52.
The Agriculture Department reports May 25 cotton condition at 78.9 percent of normal, below 87.8 last year and 82 percent in 1940. State by state figures given. Texas leads in acreage, Georgia in yield, total U S acreage 36,045,000 with 207.7 pounds per acre average.
The 1912 summer term at North Texas Normal begins Wednesday morning with a large turnout of students already arriving by train. An exact enrollment figure cannot be forecast since no advance registration was taken, but numbers exceed last year’s record. Classes will organize on the first day starting at 9 o'clock with no fixed program planned.
An ad touts Electric Bitters as a cure for women's ills, claiming strong nerves and bright brains for healthful, lively living. It asserts benefits like restful sleep, clear eyes, and freedom from indigestion, backache, headaches, and dizzy spells, urging women to try the remedy at J. F. Raley & Co. for 50 cents.
The timetable notes service from 6:00 a.m. to 10:40 p.m. West bound cars depart the depot on even hours and at 20 and 40 minutes past each hour. East bound cars leave Highland Park on the same schedule. Both directions depart Normal College at 10:30 and 50 minutes past the hour, and northbound cars depart the depot at 10:30 and 50 minutes past the hour. South bound cars leave C. I. A. on even hours with 20 and 40 minutes after the hour.
A. Logan, A M, Mathematics Denton High School offers afternoon tutoring in algebra geometry or trigonometry. Students may secure his services for an hour each day at 252 East 38 South Locust Denton.
A Spanish language issue of El Imparcial de Texas circulated to boost Governor Colquitt’s renomination. It features a front page four column image of Colquitt and claims he has favored Mexicans, noting annual Sep tember 16 celebrations and clemency for prisoners, while alleging earlier governors increased executions.
Public notice urges subscribers to inform the manager two or three days in advance of any local address change or moving to avoid inconvenience. The message stresses timely notice for smooth service operations.
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