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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1912
Page
3
Mixed short notices show rooms for rent houses for sale wanted work and business college scholarships. Entries mention Mrs Davis 61 North Elm Paul Trambles Ideal restaurant Lee T A Robnson O P Poe 261 W F Parks 261 See George J Roark 1571 A Lagan 1531f W W Huff Burr Texas Hi A Seruges Denton County map J W Johnson H D Stewart Paschal store. Local ads emphasize quick sale and bargains.
The city meat market is for sale at a bargain with the price stated. The seller cites owning two meat markets as the reason. Also offered are rooms for rent at 262¢ with furnishings or unfurnished by Mrs Il T Fowlkes at 39 E Mulberry.
For sale a two story residence with lot and furniture on West Oak Street listed by J A Cagle with new phone 272¢ Also sale of two five room houses well located at a bargain price on easy terms listed by J W Johnson.
For sale our lot 1002350 feet with artesian well and a frame building 40 by 110 feet on E McKinney Street in the city, water and sewer connected, ideal for wagon yard livery or wood and feed business, bargain apply Denton Steam Laundry Co.
A man with binder experience seeks employment. Contact J. Simon Route 2 Denton for details.
Two story brick warehouse for sale or rent after July 1 1912 located at 50280 back of north side equate. Contact R J Wilson old phone 174 tie.
A fine well improved 820 acre farm located five miles northwest of Krum is offered for quick sale at a low price. Contact R. J. Wilson via old phone 174 for details.
For sale or trade notice offers a house and five Oklahoma town items plus two Oklahoma City lots and two Denton lots to trade for Denton property. N H Rector lists new phone 294 for inquiries and negotiations.
For sale at bargain prices several good second hand Olver typewriters offered by J E McCabe at the Exchange Bank building includes location 246ife and contact details.
Special rates for graduates and job guarantees promoted by Draughon’s Business College Denton backed by fifty colleges and 200000 dollars. Also Arkansas Mill advertises feedstuffs and stove wood with prompt delivery and full measure on S Elm Street.
West Side Square hosts E M Wood Barber Shop with Goon barbers offering clean shop services inviting patrons to visit.
Contractor S A Bushey offers to handle concrete sidewalks and brick work, inviting coordination with clients to plan and execute the project.
J M Gurley promotes cement contracting with emphasis on first class work and fair pricing. Offers estimates for new or repair projects.
An advertisement offers dray work and household moving services by Brownlow & Strickland and Denton Transfer Co. with new and old phone numbers, promising calls anywhere in the city for trunks and baggage assistance and related moving tasks. The text also references a building on Jips comb and lists contact details for the firms.
Local ad from Parks and Lester promotes moving services with two large vans for household moves. Contact office numbers 342 and residence 1618-81 or new 381 for rates and scheduling.
Fragmentary OCR shows two phone numbers and names linked to a legal office but details and actions are unclear. The line lists W A Brashears as manager at Hemton and Veratts firm with two phones. Further context is needed to determine the notice type and deadline.
Houses and furnished rooms for rent by A R McGintie in Denton city offers options north south east and west. Office located one door east of Exchange National Bank. Denton Texas.
Wes Jackson seeks general yard work with mowing and related tasks. Call old phone 379 to discuss services.
ALR W E BOTTS Veterinarian office with Denton Transfer Co Lipscom dock lists new phone 70 and old 31 with residence 486 and new 298. W W BILLINGSLEY advertises autos for hire with old phone 324 and new 148.
Fragmentary OCR shows a fragmented call for work at night, with a phone number 307 and unclear details. The readable bits suggest someone seeking late work and indicating a contact method.
The advertisement showcases first class woodwork, quality materials, and best prices offered by J. L. Waldrip at the Lacy Blacksmith Shop.
Indian Runner duck eggs offered by Will Michell in Fawn and White at $2 per setting of 12 and Pure White at $5 per setting. May June and July identified as ideal hatching months. Contact Mitchell's Parker Shop for details.
Construction on the new I A building advances with walls nearly to the second story. The city equalization board met Tuesday morning to handle its duties. The Chamber of Commerce issues Den ton Chautauqua badges and aids in broader advertising with Secretary Boark distributing them.
J. W. Clayton announces a thrashing outfit in operation west of Denton two miles and offers it for sale. The ad lists 25 acres with 1 to 4 miles north, a five room house, outbuildings, an orchard, and six acres cultivated. See him at the thrasher. 164¢
The note requests adding a bottle of Welch grape juice to the nest order from TURNER BROS. to be included with other supplies.
An as yet uncited notice outlines that all announcements under this header will be governed by the July Democratic primary. It notes the gentlemen named therein could face investigation into their claims and support.
In Montague County, R L Cable and James R Wiley compete for the State Senate seat in the 31st district. Both candidates form a regional contest reflecting local political rivalry and county support dynamics.
A list of candidates includes Alvin M Owsl ey for local representative, HoskIns for county judge, F E Tobin for assessor, Henn en and Hawkins for tax collector, Button for county clerk, Orr Fry Batist for sheriff, Wilson Hopkins and Key for attorney, J J McCook for superintendent, Durbin Higgins for clerk, McCormicks for precinct 1, Watson Sullivan Kindred for precinct 1, Morgan for precinct 2, Johnson and Riley for precinct 2.
A flood of brief notices lists visitors and travels from Denton to Dallas and Fort Worth. Names include H Storrie from Epnis, James Potts, A Q Mustain, James Goliday, Sidney Elwin visiting John Cook in Rockdale, Cecil Price, Emma Simpson, Alma Fouts, Dave Swindell, Mrs Joe Booth, Mrs Annie Baker, Mrs Vaughn, May McClurkan, A E Anderson, Deputy Sheriff Pat Gallagher headed to McKinney for a murder witness, and many Denton area social calls and travel updates.
G W Elbert announces relocation to his former business address 433 West Oak street. He provides contact numbers Woodrum store old 56 and new 4 percent for inquiries.
New suits filed in the Sixteenth District Court include W. R. Matherly versus Kate Matherly seeking divorce and C. P. Couser against unknown heirs of H. C. Bernard et al to remove cloud from title.
A growing business credits efficiency, service, quality merchandise and right price for its growth. The ad invites customers to try its service and phone number 44 for inquiries near LONG and KING.
Musicians and artists approve the instrument and public interest grows beyond the flying machine. The ad asserts confidence in pilaver piano and offers customers an advantage in buying at our shop using their old piano trade in.
Translation from the Wolkenblatt reports the German Texas State League executive committee recommends voting in the July Democratic primary for J. F. Wolters O B Colquitt Wiley M Imboden W L Edwards Bob Barker James B Walthah E R Kane John L Wortham J B Dibrell Nelson Phillips C Muse promoting anti prohibition candidates and urging German voters to participate. Miss Edith Sullivan hosts Young Folks Party with Edith Clark studio gathering of local youths and prizes.
Dallas Dispatch reports a quiet session at the Orien tal where a plea was made to loosen the Democratic primary pledge to help Republicans vote for liquor candidates Colquitt and Jake Wolters. Attendees included Colquitt, Wolters, J Sheb Williams, C C McDonald, Ben Cabell, Rawling M Colquitt, John W Hornsby and others.
Dallas Dispatch reports no Republican nominees for governor or lieutenant governor in Texas for 1912. Analysts attribute the move to a deal between O B Colquitt and Cecil Lyon, with Lyon’s organization expected to back Colquitt. The Republican State Executive Committee did not meet as planned on June 10, leaving Texans without a GOP slate for the Civil War era first.
A Dallas Democrat warns that a new Negro Democratic League of Texas led by a preacher named Dixon aims to organize clubs and mobilize black voters for the July primaries. He urges real Democrats to oppose the scheme and nip it in the bud.
Turner Bros market their potato dips and urge trying them in the next order.
Denton readers hear details of several marriages including Christine Elaine Woldert to William Walter Campbell on June 27 1912 at Marvin Methodist Tyler. Miss Ina Fritz thanked guests at a luncheon with six bridesmaids and a maid of honor. Eva R Parks of the Domestic Sciences faculty at the College of Industrial Arts marries C L Cowart on June 16 1912 and will reside at Lockney after June 20.
As the August term nears, four new suits filed in the Sixteenth District Court. Hazeltine Black vs unknown heirs of Samuel Roberts seeks to remove cloud from title. L. L. Puckett sues L. A. Coffey et al for debt and foreclosure. Charles Townson vs unknown heirs of Ells Lagrand et al to remove cloud from title. Noah Jones vs unknown heirs of Aaron Ray deceased et al to remove cloud from title.
Notice to all candidates listing assessments for state, district, county, and precinct offices with amounts and a June 24 payment deadline. Checks payable to L. Belew. Mail to W. C. Edwards, Secretary, Denton, Texas.
June 17 report notes strong winds injuring corn and feed stock. Several residents fall ill including Mrs. Steve Dawe and Helen Wright. Visits include Oscar Pearson to Van Zandt resident Mr. Bothwell and T E Bowman with daughter Mary Venus, plus Sue Holland of Denton to sister Helen Boone. The Lynn family plans a move to Garza.
Harvesting is in full swing with dry favorable weather though corn needs rain. Names on the sick list include Tom Couser Ira Odell Roy Baker and Mrs Jim Smley. Alma Cherry daughter of Mrs Nannie Cherry underwent appendicitis surgery at Sherman Sanitarium and returned home.
An ad from Turner Bros promises grocery satisfaction with emphasis on prompt service and customer gains. The note invites readers to start today and cites the business contact as Phones 7.
Houston report notes Congressman Sheppard and Col. Jake Wolters will hold a joint discussion at Athens on June 24. The event aims to address local issues and offer voters direct commentary from both figures.
Denton figures dominate summer session of North Texas State Normal with over thirteen percent of attendees from the city. Mrs Daisy Koiner wife of Frank Koiner of three miles north of Krum dies of tuberculosis after funeral services at Bolivar cemetery.
The copy touts Kodak film and tanks that simplify development without a dark room. It promises automatic development, daylight printing, ready prepped chemicals, and clear instruction books. A catalogue is offered and a phone number is provided.
Mary Woods Sibyl Wooley Mrs. C C. Yancey Vera Young Elizabeth Zumwalt Maude Zumwalt are named in the readable portion of a public notice. The fragmentary OCR lists several individuals associated with the pending action or eligibility in the notice.
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