W. R. Caddell Dead Pioneer Citizen of Denton County
W R Caddell 66 of Mangum Oklahoma formerly Aubrey resident and Aubrey business leader died after months of nervous trouble. Civil War veteran married 1891 to Nannie Dyche. Survived by wife and son Herman Caddell. Interred in Aubrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Caddell
Mangum
Oklahoma
Aubrey
Mr Caddell
Denton County
Alabama
Mr. Caddell
Nannie Dyche
Herman Caddell
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Advertises Healing Wounds
A historical advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the quick, sure healer for wounds from knives, guns, nails, burns, boils, sores, skin eruptions, eczema, chapped hands and piles. Sold by J. F. Raley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Raley & 8
Diamond stolen from Wright home recovered by officers
Sheriff Orr and Marshal Goode arrested Ellsworth French after a Saturday night fight and found a diamond stud worth 115 dollars in his pocket. The gem, missing from Crow Wright a year earlier, is believed recovered after prior suspicions and careful watching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orr
Marshal Goode
Crow Wright
Ellsworth French
Wright
Orr Ang Marshal Goode
Produce Offered at McKinney Street Wagon Yard
McGinnis and Sims invite consignors to bring produce to the McKinney Street wagon yard where they promise the highest market price. Props are stated as retrieves weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinney Street Wagon Yard
McGinnis & Sims
Aretriewkly
Special Census Agent Anthony Visits Denton Factories
T. C. Anthony, a special agent for the census of manufacturing institutions, is in Denton visiting local plants. He expects to stay about ten days to gather statistics and will tour other towns in the county afterward, except those along the Sana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Anthony
Dentos
Cep
Sana «“E
Seventy Years Old Patient Seeks Relief From Pain
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Perry Davis Pain Killer and various ailments. The text is garbled but centers on using a remedy to ease pain in older patients. No clear dates, people, or locations are readable.
Miss Bessie Drake Plans Music Bric in Denton
Miss Bessie Drake pledges to open a music bri c in Denton to begin in the fall term. She will spend the summer in Chautauqua New York studying with Mr. Sherrod whose method she teaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Drake
Agnee
Denton
Chautauqua
Mr. Sherrod
Fire destroys Bartonville Chambers Bros store and Woodmen Hall
Fire at Bartonville completely destroys the Chambers Bros store and the Woodmen of the World hall. The blaze began around 1 pm and was reported by 2 pm. telephone lines are down so details on losses and cause are unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambers Bros
Bartonville
W. O. W. Hall
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad Promise Refund
An advertisement promises a refund if two thirds of a bottle is not satisfactory. It claims the tablets cleanse the stomach improve digestion and regulate the bowels. Sold by J. A. Minnis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Minnis
City Board of Equalization Sets June 22 Hearings
The City Equalization Board completed assessment revisions and mailed notices to those with raised city tax assessments. Individuals may appear and raise objections at hearings scheduled for June 22 before the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Board OF Equalization
City Equalization Board
Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Endorsed
The advertisement claims the remedy cures diarrhoea and bowel complaints and has worldwide approval. It emphasizes testimonials like It cured me and It saved my child's life and notes sale by J. A. Minnis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J. A. Minnis
Court of Civil Appeals at Texarkana Overrules Re hearing
The Texarkana court overruled the appellant's motion for a re hearing in the case M. K. and Ti Ry Co of Texas vs T M M Ows. The decision follows an appeal from this county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court OF Appeals
Texarkana
Court of Civil Appeals
Tezag
T. M. M Ows
Electric Bitters for Health Beauty and Nerves
A health and beauty ad declares Electric Bitters improve face temper and complexion by purifying blood and aiding stomach liver and kidneys. It promises bright eyes smooth breath and velvety skin with strengthened health for women. Sold by J. F. Raley & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Raley & S
Two C I A Girls Wed in Separate City Weddings
City friends report the marriages of former C L A students Laura Lee Abadie and Cora Garrison. Laura Lee married Frank Fowler Mulkey on Wednesday June 4 1816 in Austin Texas. Cora Garrison wed Cyril Martin on June 8 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Abadie
Cora Garrison
William B. Abadie
Laura Lee
Frank Fowler Mulkey
Austin
Texas
J. A. Garrison
Cora
Cyril Martin
Kept the King at Home
A Buffalo New York resident praises Dr King’s New Life Pills as a simple remedy for stomach liver and kidney troubles. The ad claims the pills are easy and effective and priced at 25 cents at J F Raley & Co.
Enrolment at Summer Normal Climbs to 553
Enrollment at the summer normal school has reached 553 with expectations of 600 by mid next week as the term continues. Officials note steady gains and anticipate continued increases in attendance.
Denton County Fruit Crop Might Be Best in Six Years
R. H. Hoffman, a local nurseryman, told a Record and Chronicle representative that Denton county could post the best fruit crop in six or seven years with peaches, apples, grapes, and all lines in excellent condition. He noted the absence of rot and a rare absence of fruit pests this period, suggesting a very large yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Hoffman
Record and Chronicle
Denton County
Denton Women Find Relief with Kidney Pills
Denton Texas women face aches from back pains headaches and kidney troubles. Mrs L F Rowlett testifies that after using Doan's Kidney Pills she recovered and urges others to try the remedy sold by J F Raley Co Buffalo NY agents Foster Milburn Co. Remember the same Doan's and take no other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
L. F. Rowlett
South Elm Street
Texas
Dean
J. F. Raley & Co
Foster-Miura Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Grain crop arrives as thrasher hums in Sanger
Wheat loads reach Sanger with thrasher noise filling the air. By Thursday noon several shipments were recorded and one load weighing 60 pounds sold at 46 cents per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanger
Will Have Drill Team For Secret Orders
The Modern and the W. O. W. lodges plan to form drill teams for their secret work. At the W. O. W. meeting an applicant was initiated and team work discussed. The Moderns arranged four sets of fours and practiced drill for over an hour. Capt. Clevenger and a drum corps visit at the decoration Sunday boosted enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt
Clevenger
Big Drum Teau
Runaway Horse Injures Local Youth Near Sanger
Ernest Hicks, son of R T Hicks, was injured when a young horse ran away on a road west of Sanger Sunday morning about 10 30. He was thrown from the buggy and bruised but no bones were broken. He was carried home and was slowly recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Hicks
R. T. Hick
Ernest
Sanger
Sanger Growth Brisk Progress on New Brick Structures
Brick work on the new brick buildings and the opera house has progressed rapidly this past week. Locals in position claim it will be one of the prettiest buildings in the country. The property is described as very choice and ground floor space has already been rented for some time. Four buildings are planned in all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanger
Opera House
Poindexter Candidacy Backed by Officials in Sanger Rally
Former State Senator Emory C Sm and Judge J T Bottorff spoke at the wowrey building in Sanger last Saturday evening to back Wm Poindexter for governor. Despite rain, about forty to fifty voters attended as speeches drew applause and a Poindexter club near seventy members formed with officers J T Chambers president Geo W Heed secretary Homer Collins Dr J C Rice and M A Crockett on the executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poindexter
Emory C. Sm
J. T. Bottorff
Denton
Wm Poindexter
Wowrey
Sanger
Poindexter Club
J. T. Chambers
Geo. Wheed
Homer Collins
J. C. Rice
M. A. Crockett
Walter Oliver Burned in Lamp Explosion
Walter Oliver was severely burned on his hand and arm Thursday morning when an alcohol lamp exploded as he lit it to heat glue. The blast splashed burning liquid over his hand and arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Oliver
For Sale Automobile in Good Condition
St George Sheridan of Denton Texas offers a used automobile in good condition for sale. The listing notes the vehicle is available to interested buyers in Denton and surrounding area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Geo. Sheridan
Denton
Texas
Sherman Sees Insurgent Movement Waning After West Trip
Vice President Sherman states the insurgent movement is subsiding and he is convinced, after touring the western states, that the movement is now on the wane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
West
Directors Meet in Chamber of Commerce Session
The regular weekly meeting of the Chamber of Commerce directors was held at the club rooms Thursday afternoon with President Owsley and Directors Deavenport Caristal Schweer Blewett J N Rayzor and Poe present. Communications were read and considered. The Cockrell building was selected to avoid the trades day display. An informal discussion covered future club work and county interests. No action was taken on the proposed homecoming during Chautauqua week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Owsley
Deavenport
Caristal
Schweer
Blewett
J. N. Rayzor
Poe
Cockrell
Home Wedding Linked Mary Gregg and Dr Langley
Miss Mary Gregg daughter of Mrs C Lipscomb Sr and Dr W G Langley of Dallas wed at the bride's parents home on West Oak street in a pink and white Carnation setting. Rev A D Rogers officiated and out of town guests from Dallas attended as the newlyweds left Thursday for a bridal tour including European stops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Gregg
W. G. Langley
Bride
Dallas
West Oak Street
A. D. Rogers
Miss Gregg
C. Lipscomb
Dr. Langley
Miss Ratten
May McClurkan
B. W. Langley
Stewart
Chandler
Hall's Catarrh Cure Endorsed As Mercury Free
Advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio as mercury free and effective when taken internally. Cautions against mercury remedies and notes price 75 cents per bottle. Recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Death of Texas pioneer G M McSpadden at 80
G M McSpadden died Tuesday morning in Alpine Brewster county while visiting his son G J McSpadden. Funeral will be at his Chandler Henderson county home. He was among the area’s earliest settlers, aged 80, and survived by two sons Stony and Cam and several grandchildren.
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B. H
Chandler
Henderson County
Geo. M. McSpadden
Texas
Denton Creek
Wise County
Denton County
Stony
Cam
Premiums Announced for Trades Day Display
W B McClurkan Co offers valuable prizes for best farm products display on Trades Day June 18. Premiums include a pair of Barnyard shoes worth 3.50 dollars a Hawk Brand overalls suit valued at 2 dollars a hat for 3.50 and a Faultless shirt of 1 dollar. Total prizes reach 10 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. McClurkan & Co
Messrs. McClurkan & Co
D&wite
Experimental farm threshing yields 19 bushels per acre
Thrashing finished Thursday morning with wheat averaging 19 bushels and three pecks per acre on the experimental farm. The wheat graded very fine and runs 62 pounds to the bushel on the last load. Superintendent H C Holmes says 1,000 bushels were sold at 87 cents and the rest saved for seed with a total crop of 1 77 bushels.
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H. C. Holmes
City Schools Assign Teachers Across Grades in School List
Superintendent Carlisle assigns teachers for Houston and Jackson and Spelling and writing are taught in each room. Names include Lee Gatling A Logan Fannie Buster Higgins Annie Pritchett Nelle Kelsey Effie Sledge Clara Crowder Mattie Collins Mary Williams Mabel Hogue Stella Freeman Grace Carlisle Maggie Robinson Ella May Underwood Mabel Elliott Earie Gillespie Mabel Blair Esther Magill Opal Young Gretna Dobbs Mattie Brown John A. Cagle Birdal Hicks Blanche Ilushien Maida Edwards Mattie Las Underwood Lillian Wake J E Park and J E Park as principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teacers
Carlisle
Lee Gatling
A. Logan
W. A. Payne
Fannie Buster
Englsh
Istory
Se Higgins
Annie Pritchett
Nelle Kelsey
Effie Sledge
Clara Crowder
Mattie Collins
Mary Wilwns
Mabel Hogue
Stella Freeman
Grace Carlisle
Miss Williams
Miss Hogue
Miss Freeman
Miss Carlisle
Maggie Robinson
Ella May Underwood
Mabel Elliott
Earie Gillespie
Miss Robinson
Miss Underwood
Miss Elliott
Miss Gillespie
Jackson
Mabel Blair
Esther Magill
Houston
Birdal Hicks
Blanche Ilushiens
Maida Edwards
Mattie Las Underwood
Lillian Wake
J. E. Park
Miss Walker
Mr. Parks
Married at the home of the bride Sunday
J E Barnes and Miss Ida Mann were quietly married at the bride’s parents home Sunday afternoon. Rev M T Andrews officiates. Miss Mann is the daughter of Mrs C S Buckingham and Mr Barnes is the son of R S Barnes. They will make Denton their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Barnes
Ida Mann
Rev. M. T. Andrews
Miss Mann
C. S. Buckingham
Mr. Barnes
R.S. Barnes
Denton
Man Overcomes Twenty-Year Catarrh With Hyomei
AReading Pa reader says Hyomei cured his chronic catarrh after twenty years of suffering. He notes relief from throat soreness when catching cold and recommends the Hyomei inhaler with a complete outfit priced at $1 and extra bottle 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyomei Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Hyomei
W. K. Engle
Reading
Local Briefs on Construction and Auto Deliveries
Contractor J. E. Hollers began a concrete walk at D A C ball park Thursday morning. J Morrell of the Overland Automobile Co of Dallas delivered two Overland cars to Ellis Henderson at Pauls Valley Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Hollers
D. A. C. Ball Park
J. Morrell
Overland Automobile Company of
Dallas
Overland
Ellis Henderson
Pauls Valley
Sprouting Johnson Grass Found in Odd Potato
R M Huffhines sent a peculiar item to the Record and Chronicle office a large potato with a Johnson grass sprig growing through its center. The tuber appeared normal otherwise and seemed to be thriving as if in growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Huffhines
Record and Chronicle
Peach Tree Branch with Ten Ripe Fruit Brought In
W A Johnson brought to the office Saturday morning a branch from a peach tree bearing ten well developed peaches, illustrating a fruitful specimen. The report notes the size and condition of the fruit as a local curiosity.
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W. A. Johnson
Man Suffers Accident While Cleaning Shotgun
Gid Hammett was cleaning a shotgun on Saturday morning when a screwdriver pierced his hand. The injury is painful but not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gid Hammett
Enumerator Ledbetter Reports Denton School Census
Ledbetter completed the enumeration in Denton revealing 937 whites and 136 colored. The report documents racial counts in the local scholastic census.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ledbetter
Denton
Wheat yield predictions and early harvest reports
Word on the wheat crop centers on possible yields with many odds favoring around 20 bushels per acre. Early thrashings show mixed results with Holmes reporting over 19 on 60 acres and Gregg around 22 on 1.5 acres. Also noted are local Buick sales events involving N. P. Johnson and a Model 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Holmes
Will Gregg
Fred Rayzor Leads Youth Trip to Greenville
Fred Rayzor with a group of young people traveled to Greenville Sunday in a Model 20 Buick covering 80 miles in three hours and five minutes.
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Fred Rayzor
Greenville
Train Delay From Engine Accident Near Mingo
An engine accident on the subhbound Dallas train near Mingo caused it to be about an hour late here Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Mingo
Automobile party to Fort Worth returns
A group consisting of W. J. McCray Joe L. Blewett C Lipscomb Jr and C J Wilkerson traveled to Fort Worth Saturday and came back Sunday afternoon detailing their itinerary and travel dates.
Pierce awards Mulberry street cement walk contract
Tuesday morning F B Pierce let a contract to Syl Bushey for the construction of 169 feet of cement walk in front of his residence on Mulberry street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Pierce
Syl Bushey
Mulberry Street
Cattle Transport Totals From Ed Forrester to Market
Ed Forrester shipped seventeen cars of cattle to the Kansas City market on Tuesday. Taig reports twenty seven cars shipped by Forrester in the past two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Forrester
Kansas City
Taig
Mr. Forrester
Wheat harvest praised in Denton county report
E. H. Smith says wheat in the eastern Denton county is the best in years, yielding 27 to 35 bushels per acre and weighing 60 to 65 pounds. Corn and cotton are in good shape but beginning to need rain.
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E. H. Smith
Denton County
Turner Hurt In Plow Share Thrashing Runaway Accident
A. D. Turner was badly hurt when his horse ran away while driving near the thrashing machine on his farm west of the city Tuesday morning. The buggy tore apart and Turner was thrown to the ground with painful gashes and a badly wrenched back, keeping him bedridden Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Turner
Mr. Turner
Fay Hodgkinson Dies at 5 in Typhoid Illness
Fay Hodgkinson five year old daughter of W T Hodgkinson died at 8 30 Monday night at her grandmother Mrs A Hodgkinson 189% West Mulberry street after a five week typhoid illness. Her sister is also ill. The body was taken to Gainesville for interment with her father and aunt. The death included a touching moment as she told her grandmother she wished she could go home in an automobile.
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Fay
W. T. Hodgkinson
A. Hodgkinson
West Mulberry Street
Gainesville
Dr King’s New Discovery touted as life saving cure
Marvelous Discoveries celebrate rapid age progress with air flights and world changing devices. Dr King’s New Discovery is praised as unrivaled for coughs colds lagrippe asthma croup bronchitis and lung trouble and claimed to relieve instantly and cure. Asheville North Carolina resident James M Black testifies it cured an obstinate cough after other remedies failed. Price 50 cents to 1 dollar with a free trial bottle and guarantee by I F Raley & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
James M. Black
Asheville N. C
R. R. No
1. F. Raley & Co
Land for Rent: 20 Acres North of Denton with Improvements
20 acres with good improvements available to rent located just north of Denton. For particulars contact Box 69.4, Denton, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Wheat Flows Into Denton as Harvest Opens
Denton and Alliance milling reports indicate wheat is coming in in earnest. Several wagon loads arrived Friday morning with many more expected today and in coming days. Early lots show excellent quality with reported scales around 62 pounds per bushel. Farmers and millers anticipate high Denton county wheat yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Alliance Milling
B. L. Muler
Will Gregg
Alliance
Denton County
Chamberlains Liniment for Shoulder Pain Relief
The same shoulder is almost invariably caused by rheumatism of the muscles and yields quickly to the free application of Chamberlain's Liniment. This liniment is not only prompt and effectual, but in no way disagreeable to use. Sold by J. A Minnis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J. A Minnis
Henry Grady Literary Society Formed at Normal College
The Henry W Grady literary society was organized at the Normal college this week with officers J Garland Shelton president C S Richardson vice president E C Hunter secretary R Foster assistant secretary and treasurer G M Black critic T R Odell sergeant at arms A W Jones chaplain E M Remington and Co A Wilkenson tellers. The group aims to improve members in oratory and debate. Summer work will imitate the Lee and Reagan societies of the regular sessions at the Normal college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Grady
Normal College
J. Garland Shelton
C. S. Richardson
E. C. Hunter
G. M. Black
T. R. Odell
Sargeant—At
A. W. Jones
E. M. Remington
A. Wilkenson
Tellers
Elected June 1st for Denton Aldermen Positions
A special city council session calls for an election June 21 to fill unexpired terms of Alderman Hoard who resigned and Alderman Jones who died. Balloting will occur in Denton’s four wards with two seats from Ward 2 and Ward 3. Potential candidates mentioned include J. J. Simmons H. F. Browder J. G. Say in Ward 2 and W. Woodward J. Ed Wilson in Ward 3, though no formal declarations have been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoard
Jones
City of Denton
Counsil
J. J. Simmons
H. F. Browder
J. G. Say
W. Woodward
J. Ed Wilson
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Sale Guarantee
A guarantee offers a refund if not satisfied after using two full doses according to directions. The product is sold by J. A. Minnis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Minnis
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promised Relief
Milwaukee woman shares a testimonial claiming relief from back pain and tumor fears after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letter credits the remedy with curing obstinate female illnesses after doctors suggested surgery. The Pinkham company reports thousands of grateful letters supporting its effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E
Emma Ise
First St
Pinkham Medicine Company of
Bay Ass
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Perry Davis
Pinkiller
Schia
Cole
Giarrinea
Mateh
Nh. EE Ene
Egular
Europe
G. M. McSpa
Atu Nemethie
Scott
Experiment Farm
Supt. Carlisi
Catarrh
Ayer
Cayer Co
Lowell
Mass
Johnson & Gillespie
Buick
N. P. Johnson
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