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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1912
Page
2
Fragmented notes reference an aviation meet on June 7 and a Chautauqua session in July with a summer run. The text questions claims of an overwhelming plurality, noting a vote count estimate of 13,000 from 150,000 as insufficient.
The Houston Post championed the 16 to 1 silver coinage favoring Bryan’s populist era as a response to wheat prices. It notes prior populists’ claim that wheat values tied to silver coinage via a 16 to 1 ratio and recalls continued support for this ratio in 1896.
The Water and Light Commission and partners claim major gains from new electric street lights cutting costs eighty percent while boosting capacity seventy twofold. In Dallas Principal Morgan again sparks controversy by proposed dismissals of two female High School teachers amid accusations and public statements against the school board.
Denton High School announces A Logan A M offers after school tutoring in algebra geometry and trigonometry each day. Contact 262 South Locust for sessions or details about rates and availability.
Turner Bros markets potato chops and invites customers to try them in the next order. Brand emphasizes their product quality and encourages trial.
In Duluth Minnesota on June election day the Wilson forces in the state convention chose a temporary chairman to lead proceedings. The move signals organizing steps within the campaign in Minnesota ahead of formal rulings.
A Sul Ross camp UCV committee of P. C. Withers C. C. Sullivan and B. F. Estes will seek all old Federal and Confederate soldiers buried in the City cemetery. They ask veterans and friends to help find unmarked graves. The committee will mark graves as they locate them.
Mentzen of Beaumont is in town for a few weeks in a brief residence stay, local sources report. He will participate in community events and visit area businesses during the visit.
A vintage serialized ad claims Move on Now guidance by a policeman figure and presents Dr King’s New Life Pills as gentle bowel relief. The copy asserts health follows and lists a 25 cent price at J F Raley & Co.
Jury rules in favor of Mrs Townsend in Scott will contest from Fort Worth. The estate valued at about 4 million dollars largely left to Winfield Scott's second wife and their son while Townsend receives a life income of about 150 dollars monthly. The verdict reverses the earlier verdict.
KE C Brand formerly with Continental State bank at Roanoke and J G Wilkinson of Fort Worth bought a controlling interest in the First National and old and new Continental bank at Hamlin. Brand becomes vice president. Wilkinson elected president. Brand is a former Roanoke citizen. Wilkinson has state wide banking reputation.
Three weeks without rain depresses crops in Waketon. Borreji Calvert, wife and son at Denton Sanitarium. son faces leg amputation for sarcoma. Local visitors include W M Mooreless, A Porter, W T Minor, J C Williams from Sul Ross camp. Oats harvest begins as cotton chopping progresses despite heat.
Paris June 6 candidates for state offices Congress at large and U S Senator filed applications with chairman J Sheb Williams within legal time. The list shows Mor ris Sheppard U S Senator and twenty two of fifty Congress at large hopefuls including Street Dallas Bourns Martin Harris Kennedy Browning Garrett Kelling Newman Ennis and others with several state officials named for re election or new terms.
Ben Sullivan announces he has bought the City Meat Market and consolidated it with his shop located on West Side Square. This public notice records the business change and new ownership.
A brief promotional piece traces the Kodak story from 1888 to 1912, highlighting George Eastman and the Eastman Kodak Co. It celebrates 24 years of Kodak making and simplicity, noting a full stock of Kodaks and Brownie cameras with prices from $5 and up, plus free delivery and catalog by phone.
Scholastic census completed shows a net increase of 36 over 1911 totals. It records 1006 white children and 166 colored in the scholastic count, with most gains among white students.
Authorities probe the burning of A. Levinsky’s home near Merle. Four children were found unconscious with their mother in a well. the husband was at Merle and is held pending investigation with no charges yet, and the mother remains unconscious.
A sensational teaser notes a rich girl’s pursuits ending in a man meeting a woman who uses Electric Bitters. It promotes the tonic as giving health and vigor, claiming benefits for nerves, complexion, sleep, and energy, and calls it a favorite remedy for women with various ailments.
A cottage prayer meeting is in progress near Lynchburg and Garza. The first gathering at Mr Brumley’s drew forty two attendees. The second at Mr Smith’s home had good attendance and organizers expect continued meetings for some time.
The Commissioners Court of Denton County Texas will meet in the court room on June 11 and 12 1912 as a Board of Equalization to review property assessments raised at its recent session. Any person 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.
For sale Garnett home near Industrial College in Denton with nine acres and improvements. Terms call for one third cash and balance in one year. Submit offers to J. H. Garnett Administrator Gainesville Texas. 267¢,2tw.
Two million dollars worth of oil and gas leases in Wichita county Electra oil field will be assessed for taxation against lease holders. The Board of Equalization announced the decision here today marking the first time such leases are taxed in this manner.
Rev B A Copas and family arrived Wednesday night on the Katy Limited from San Marcos to take over as the new pastor of the First Baptist Church. A large crowd greeted them at the depot and many members accompanied them to the minister’s new home. The Copas children are Miss Copas Ben Lucille and Mike.
June 4 report shows several farm families visiting and moving between Plainview and nearby towns. Jim Donald of Lewisville stops by his brother, while Bonnie Rucker of Krum visits sister Mrs. Barnett. Denton visitors include Rev and Mrs Anderson and the Dedrick spouses.
Sunnydale notes report the death of Mrs. Trigg at her home near Club Lake Thursday morning. Funeral services were held at 3 20 p m conducted by Rev J P Mason of Trace with interment at the I O O F cemetery in Denton. Nearby residents and visitors are noted, including A M Stinson and J Gamblin in Denton and Miss Effie Hill in Argyle.
Bolivar news reports a light rain on Saturday aiding harvests. Farmers face cotton web worm issues. Miss Charlotte Gambil visited. Guests at the Measles home Sunday included Mrs. M. M. Miller Mrs. E. S. Lain and children Elmer Sullivan and family and W. Lamberth and family.
Model 20 Buick car offered for cash by Dr. Martin. Practically good as new and cheap for quick sale.
Miss Grace Beyett entertained the 506 club girls and their young men friends with a Wednesday night dance in Denton. Those dancing included Alice Rabb Roswell New Mexico Claude Bell Althea Owens Maud Zumwalt Beatrice Hogue Teresa Abney Gertrude McReynolds Ruby Strickland Anita McCormick and Eula Bates. The gentlemen listed were Jack Schmitz Grover Campbell Otis Fowler Clark Owsley Jack McMath Ned Rector Alvin Bush Pruett Cox Clifford Rathbone Grady Jones Garrett George and Marcellus McReynolds. Punch was served as the evening progressed.
Mrs W B Francis hosted Miss Thankful Bennison of San Francisco and Vera Foreman for a party in Denton with daughter Mary. Guests included Moses Bennison, Lillian Graves, Lanents Terrell, and Lucile Kerey. Color red and white theme featured punch, strawberry ice, cake, and heart themed games on the porch.
Rev. B. A. Copas, new pastor of the First Baptist church, and his family arrive on the 8:58 train tonight. Members urged to greet them at the station and extend a hearty welcome.
A. L. Tabor announces the sale of his interest in Tabors Steam Dye Works to Ned Rector who will assume his role. He thanks friends and patrons for support and asks continued patronage for the Potts & Rector firm promising the best service.
A Denton lodge notes only two officers were elected for the term. W. W. Baxter was chosen noble grand and Geo. M. Hopkins vice grand. Appointive officers are not yet listed by the noble grand.
Local shop announces stock of jelly glasses jar tops jars and rubbers for fruit season with ready shelves and seasonal display.
A local ad urges customers to call phone 44 for reliable grocery delivery at the right price. Long & King promotes prompt service and first class groceries with repeated phone contact.
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