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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1912
Page
4
Farmers prepare for thrashing this week with limited fields active now and more widespread work next week. Wheat remains near one dollar a bushel though not as strong as earlier, while unusually green grain requires longer on the separator. High twine demand and heavy sales follow a better stand and longer fodder retention.
Ad touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a fast healer for burns cuts bruises bullet wounds and explosions. Claims relief for boils ulcers eczema and piles with 25 cents at J F Raley & Co.
The Commissioners Court of Denton County Texas will meet in the court room on June 5 and June 12 1912. All persons whose property assessments were raised at the recent sitting may appear and show cause why assessments should not be final. May 24 1912. Oscar T Button Clerk.
Commissioners court met for regular monthly business including accounts and routine matters. It will sit as board of equalization Wednesday and Thursday as about 100 property owners seek changes to renditions. School tax increases were canvassed with districts 62 and 84 approving higher levies and petitions for elections ordered in districts 76 26 and 9 for July 12 with designated officers named.
A local notice from Denton reports Dean's Kidney Pills as effective for kidney trouble with consumer JoR. Stone of 35 W Sycamore St endorsing the remedy. The item also lists a string of marriage licenses including C B Seonee with Miss Meary Sexton and other couples, plus a note about Biplane Pure Gold Oranges and a music class at the College Office with May inquiries.
Delegates from local Christian Endeavor societies depart by 12:35 train to Dallas then board the special delegate train to San Antonio for the convention to be held Tuesday through Friday. The party includes Miss May Velma McClurkan Maud Brownlo&d Ethel Laker Mrs V E Kile and Paul Baker. Turner Bros advertise potato chips in next order.
A local store showcases the Quick Meal oil or gas stove as a summer trend. The advertisement claims the stove cuts kitchen work, saves fuel, and is safe and efficient, urging customers to view the new styles and learn the features.
A countywide campaign to publicize the Chautauqua begins with banners bulletins placards and bills. The Redpath Horner Company coordinates the extensive ads under local auspices as the weeklong event approaches and continues after the opening.
A Neenah man suffered two broken ribs after a severe coughing spell. The article touts Dr Kings New Discovery as a remedy for stubborn coughs and lung problems and mentions a free trial bottle offer through J. F. Raley & Co and Turner Bros for potato dips.
P Littrell of Denton and Miss Fannie Eubanks married Saturday night at the Metis Parsonage with Rev O T Cooper officiating. Witnesses included Mr Street and Miss Green. The couple will reside in Denton as a growing local business highlights efficiency and fair prices.
A local drugstore highlights accurate prescriptions using pure, full strength drugs ordered by doctors. The store stresses physician wishes, careful checking, and safety safeguards in every preparation. They offer delivery citywide and special care for sending children with prescriptions. Both phones 188.
Rev. Dr. George B. Winton preached the morning sermon on The Kingdom at First Methodist to an appreciative audience. In the evening Miss Mabel Head and Miss Mabel Clowell spoke at a mass meeting. Rev. Egge of Dallas preached at night. Bible and Mission school held Monday with a recreation program on dormitory grounds Tuesday. Rev. J. J. Moreen will present The Immigrant in the Southwest. Also an ad warns against Mercury catarrh remedies and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure.
Mrs Wylie Smith hosted a Bunco gathering for nieces Laura Galbraith of Terrell and Nette Schultz of Alvarado with Mrs Paul Bennett as guest. Bonnie Arnold won the top punch prize as guests and hostesses served sandwiches and desserts to a long list of Young Ladies including Lucile Gerkey Carthage Mo and Lillian Graves Cleburne.
A sensational claim touts Electric Bitters as a cure for weakness in women, promising bright brains and even temper, rosy complexion, and vigorous health. The ad asserts relief from indigestion backache headaches fainting and dizzy spells, urging purchase at J. F. Raley & Co. for 56 cents.
The warning notice issued by the Superintendent Saturday afternoon did not stop the electric current. A hot box on the new engine required hours of repair, but Supt Grady hurried the work and restored full current by Saturday night pleasing patrons. Normals coached in algebra geometry and trigonometry. A Logan AM Mathematics Denton High School 159¢
The ad extols Kodak era Brownie Folding Pocket and special speed Kodaks for all users. It touts simplicity high speed lenses and practical hand camera use. It introduces a new vest pocket Kodak compact enough for a watch and offers a free catalog and window display requests with phone contact.
Ed Cisco, the Lewisville bank robber sent to six and a half years and who later escaped from the Rusk State Penitentiary, has been recaptured in Terre Haute Indiana and returned to the pen. His partner Charles Marshall, also convicted in the Lewisville robbery, died in prison shortly after sentencing.
The Third Quarterly Conference of the First Methodist Church convenes at the church tonight at 8 oclock. Pastor urges all members to attend. Presiding Elder Perce of Gainesville will oversee the meeting.
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