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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1913
Page
4
District Clerk Durbin notes a new law from the Thirty Third Legislature allows in county witnesses in felony cases to receive 150 per day starting July 1. He cites Denton county figures and estimates the statewide impact as a large rise in court expenses.
The city post house on Hickory Creek was used as a camping site by picnickers. Six youngsters admitted the act and said they did not fear using the disinfection apparatus for minnows. Health Officer Piner, noting their vaccinations, chose not to name the youths.
An advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a remedy for ulcers sores eczema and skin troubles. It cites Mrs. Bruce Jones of Birmingham Alabama who allegedly recovered from a long lasting ulcer in two weeks and urges readers to try the product for 25 cents.
Notice calls all carpenters to a meeting in the County Court Room at the courthouse on Saturday night with a smoker to discuss organizing. R C Harriss is organizer with L B J A Best on the notice. Also includes ad copy for laxatives and local merchants.
An advertisement urges careful use of doctors prescriptions to aid results. It promises best service at low prices, fresh pure drugs, and accurate compounding by registered experts. Packages are delivered citywide at no extra charge.
Denton area Kodak agent promotes Eastman Kodak Company products at Curtis store. The pitch highlights Kodaks Brownie cameras and supplies with claims of world standard quality, simple processing, and no dark room. Recommends vest pocket Kodak for summer travel.
Houston Stiff on Friday corrected a previous remark about the stable Sam Bass used in 1878. The Works Brothers stable in Dallas now houses Lee Murphy's horse, built by Works Brothers. The incident involved one horse captured from Sam Bass.
Advert says ready funds for vendor lien notes with contact through Phone Record and Chronicle office or mail to Box 488 Denton Texas seeking prompt purchase.
A summer night invitation to the Little Princess film at the Princess on North Side. It promises comfort and the best photoplays, urging quality as the key attraction for weary visitors seeking rest and entertainment.
The Mehodist dormitory of the North Texas conference shows a satisfactory year and a brighter outlook for 1913-14. Directors present include Mrs. L P Smith Dallas president Mrs P C Archer Winnsboro secretary Mrs F B Carroll manager and others from Marshall Ennis and Denton. The report notes plans for larger results and emphasizes the dormitory’s role in education refinement and Christianity through C I A.
John McDonald of M. B. Whitlock & Co. was bruised when a ladder slipped at the Fox Bros garage under construction. A brace broke and a timber fragment struck him, causing head and arm wounds. Medical aid arrived. injuries described as painful but not life threatening.
A sprig of Johnson grass growing through a potato shows surprising resilience as farmers report the potato remains unharmed. Evers Hardware Co completes finishing touches on a new upstairs buggy repository with a tan finished interior and a large electric freight elevator. The southbound Limited runs 90 minutes late due to an exceptionally long 1058-car train drawn by Katy’s new superheated engine, first of its kind south of Whitesboro. Denton man J R Mitchell advertises a draft equalizing attachment for binders as demonstrations begin on CL Richey’s farm with an International Harvester representative expected. Green peppers are described as brittle and sweet in today’s shipments, and local grocers invite orders by phone from Long & King and B F Paschall.
Mrs H V Neely writes of life at the Masonic Widows home in Fort Worth and the school. Graduating have visited Arlington seniors bringing seven girls and three boys. they helped harvest beans pick berries and enjoy flowers. Charley in the kitchen provided a large dinner with berries and ice cream. Elise McCormick to teach piano over the summer. contact 122 Highlands or phone 366 262.
A two part narrative drama by Hoyt adapted by the Selig company is praised as well staged and acted with lively songs set in a New England village. The moving picture version adds realism through camera work and scenery in a thrilling Arizona mining station tale.
A case of infantile paralysis was reported in Little Elm on Friday. The illness has been epidemic in Texarkana with sporadic cases in several Texas cities, but this is the first case reported in Denton county. Experts attribute the spread to the stable fly.
Denton residents can purchase copies of the 1913 Bronco High School Annual as neat souvenirs. The Denton Printing Co advertises the sale in a local classifieds context.
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