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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1913
Page
4
Forester, a Denton county pioneer and wealthy ranch owner, died at his Bolivar area ranch at 9 pm after a brief illness from an intestinal hemorrhage. He was 68 years old. Funeral at Bolivar cemetery with Denton National Bank closing in his honor.
Miss Mabel Howell of Scarriti Bible Training School Kansas City will speak at First Methodist Church on Social Service. She plans to outline a policy for community betterment and has spoken here during past summers. Rev Cooper invites Denton residents to attend tonight at 7 15.
Several crates of a guaranteed variety cantaloupes were shipped today. They are described as crisp and appetizing for breakfast. Paschall's Grocery promotes the fruit.
An old advertisment touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for ulcers boils eczema and skin troubles. It claims Mrs Bruce Jones of Birmingham Alabama was cured of a nine month ulcer in two weeks and notes the product is sold for 26 cents and recommended by J F Raley & Co.
Mr and Mrs T E Berry returned from Austin where they attended the University homecoming and commencement. In the capital Mr Berry bought a 14 room home on Nile Street for 16000 and will move there about August 1. He has the song Bow in the University with a third about ready to enter.
An advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as especially suitable for the aged offering prompt relief with safety. Priced at 25 cents and recommended by J. F. Raicy & Co.
Relatives report the appointment of George Smith as postmaster at Sonora. Smith, a former Denton resident, previously served as City Marshal for several years in the early days.
If you want old tough cucumbers, don't unhone Paschall's. Ours came in today but they aren't that kind. Send for a few. Paschall's phones us about in our grocery or der. We'll be glad to talk groceries with you. Phones 44. Long & King.
A health notice urges patients to follow prescriptions accurately for best results. It promises safe, pure drugs prepared by experienced registered workers. Packages are delivered citywide at no extra charge.
The Commercial Secretaries' Association by U S Census notes Denton county has 4 303 farms in 1910 with 60 new farms yearly. Farm property totals $24 575 14 and average farm value $5 711 including equipment. Texas totals show 417 770 farms valued at $2 218 645 009 with average Texas farm at $5 311.
County Judge Hoskins and Deputy Clerk Edwards returned from Lewisville where they conducted the lunary trial of John Shelton aged 26 The jury Kealy Eggleston Henry Kern Hubble and McCartey found him insane Also an advertisement for cherries and fresh vegetables from Pas Call s Grocery Store Long King with contact numbers.
I am exclusive Denton agent for the Eastman Kodak Company and carry at all times a good stock of Kodaks Brownie Cameras and photographic supplies. Kodaks are used all over the world the uniform excellence of the work they produce being the result of years of careful study and experiment. No dark room no fuss bother or worry. A Kodak will add much to the enjoyment of your summer vacation. Take along a vest pocket Kodak. Takes up less room in the pocket than a notebook and tells the story lots better-$600.
Britt K S Stone reports sickness with measles among residents while J W Beaty’s 6 year old son nears recovery from scarlet fever and W J Bailey’s 8 year old daughter heals from scarlet fever after a city fumigation. A new Sixteenth District court suit targets J E McDaniel with bail forfeiture. Mrs West’s absence shifts Friday church Ladies Aid meeting to Mrs S C Graham on North Elm. Miss Alice Cowan elected Latin teacher at Calvert High after studies at State University.
W E Roberts, a well known farmer aged 658 years, five months and 15 days, died at his home five miles east of Denton after paralysis. Born in Jackson Missouri, he moved to Texas in 1883 by way of Blossom Prairie and later to Collin, Dallas, and Denton counties. Survived by a wife and five children. Interment planned at Cooper cemetery Thursday or Friday.
An ad offers free trial asthma treatment information from Frontier Asthma Company located at Room 102 Buffalo WN. It notes Miss Elise McCormick will provide plane instruction for summer and lists contact details at 122 Highland street and phone 366.
A local amusement venue on the North Side earns praise for its cheerful appeal and popular Princess programs. Patrons enjoy the lively atmosphere and the sense of being entertained by the reliable service and friendly staff.
A Kalem Indian drama titled Tragedy of Big Eagle Mine is shown as a fresh release five days old since June 7. The feature, described as lively with snap, presents a new photoplay style for patrons. It accompanies other program items including One Can Never Tell and a Princess show vignette.
Advertiser seeks ample funds to purchase vendor lien notes. Call the Record and Chronicle office or write to Box 488 Denton Texas for contact details and arrangements.
Local supplier B F Paschall advertises green peppers described as sweet and tender. Products are available from shipments several times weekly and customers are urged to call for orders.
John Swartz invites families to visit the new Fad Studio over the post office to view hand sketched photos praised as the latest beauty. Children receive careful attention from staff.
An old advertisement promotes Herbine as a remedy for all bowel irregularities. It claims the product purifies strengthens and regulates the bowels and offers it for 50 cents through R H Garrison.
Announcement dates a July debate at Cooper Creek between G C Russell of Mays and M H Smallwood over whether socialism ethics align with Christian ethics. Smallwood speaks for the affirmative with Russell opposing, contact phones 44. Ad includes grocery ad and herbine tonic promotion.
The reader notes today’s tomato batch as the finest of the year, uniform in size, pink and juicy with no poor specimens. The ad invites interested buyers to call B. F. Paschall.
Several copies of the 1913 Bronco high school annual offered as neat souvenirs in Denton by Denton Printing Co. Sale notice with contact or availability implied.
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