County Superintendent Oversees Consolidated Scholastic Rolls
County Superintendent J J Mc Cook works on consolidating the county scholastic census to qualify for state educational funds due by July first. A new transfer form rule now requires a transfer blank with stated reasons, else no student transfer. Ledbetter reports Denton public schools census shows 1166 students with 955 American, 48 German, 2 Swedish, 160 colored, and 1 Mexican. seven year olds are the largest group with 152.
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New Transte
Bute
J. J. McCook
McCook
Rk. Ledbetter
Denton
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Mercury Warning
Reprint warns against mercury containing catarrh remedies and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free and taken internally. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills and Turner Bros fresh produce and groceries.
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Halls
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
Oho
F. J. Chenew & Co
Prueggists Price
Rich Girl Pursued by Wealthy Suitor Cited in Patent Tonic Claim
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a cure for nervousness stomach issues and fainting claiming it brightens the brain steadies temper and restores health. It promotes use by women seeking a wealthy match and cites J F Raley & Co as sellers.
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J. F. Raley & Co
Death of J R Sullivan in Sanger Texas 1912
Obituary notice records J R Sullivan dying June 16 1912 at his home in Sanger Texas. The writer recalls a long friendship since 1859 noting Sullivan as straight honorable and helpful to the worthy. Sympathy expressed to his family in this neighborly tribute.
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Record and Chronicle
J. R. Sullvan
Sanger
Texas
Sullivan
Funeral of J. R. Sullivan Postponed by Heavy Rain
The funeral of J. R. Sullivan known as Uncle Jack was set for 3 PM Monday at Sanger but delayed due to heavy rain starting around 2 PM. Old friends traveling to attend faced muddy roads and had to return home.
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J. R
Jack
County Democratic Exec panel apportions July primary costs
The County Democratic Executive Committee prorated July primary expenses among candidates. All county candidates except the County Clerk and Tax Collector paid 20 dollars, with the Clerk 30 and Tax Collector 25, precinct candidates 1 dollar each. The committee, including Belew and Edwards, proceeded with ticket placement by lot and ordered 2 pm precinct conventions, naming many officials and listing the county ticket components.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Chairman Belew
B. R. Wilson
Lloyd
T. S. Atcheson
Slidell
Rick. Hollowwa
Garza
F. O. McReynolds
Parvin
W. G. Kimbrough
Krum
A. C. Ball
Plainview
A Mc. Rucker
Waketon
W. P. Ratchford
Aubrey
Alvin CC. Owsley
W.W. C. Edwards
Denton
W. E Smoot
Justin
Congress
Thrteenth
John H Stevens
Wilbarger Co
Associae
Second Court of Appeals
Irby Duanktlin
Clem B. Potter
Uist
Jas. R. Wiley R. L. Cable
Sam J Hunter
Tarrant
R. H. Hopkins
Farmer
Tarrant County
Alvin M. Owsley
S. H. Hoskins
C.F. Wet
E. E. Miler
J. M. Gary
F. F. Tobin
C. L. Lane
K. McKelvy
H. V. Hennen
Sam Hawkins
Oetas Row
William
Neilso
Egan
Reeve
W. E. Durbin
S. T. Higgins
J. D. Ferguson
Wilson George M. Hopkin
McCook
J. C. Selman
J. F
John) Morgan
G. W
Walker
J. A. Sweatt
J. J. Sullivan
Justice
Wm McCormick
G. JL. Kindred
Sullivan
George H. Watson
J. C. Brownlow
Justce
Barton
Will Starr
J. R. McNabb
Finis Smith
D. A. Minton
Fla, Webb
Dorr
S. W. Barrett
J. E. McDaniel John Brock
J. G. Watson
R. H. Ezell
Db. M. Beauchamp
Jurnero
C. A. Haren
Wegher
John Tatum
Fr. M. Ready
Mike Teafe
A. W. Truehitt
C. W. Stephens
LG. Belew
J. L. Curtinger
Bollvar
W. C. Edwards
Ward
Tag Coe
Weichece
Rain Drench Over Denton County Boosts Late Summer Crops
Glorious all night rain drenched Denton County, totaling over two inches and soaking parched soil. The downpour delays thrashing but boosts late corn, cotton, and forage crops, prompting plans to plant stubble land with hay, milo, sorghum, and soybeans for winter feed.
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Denton
Denton County
Downpour Breaks Drought in Texas and Oklahoma
A heavy rain last night ends a six week drought across northern and western Texas and Oklahoma. The downpour saved corn and benefited cotton, offering relief to farmers in the affected regions.
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Texas
Oklahoma
Man Breaks Ribs After Frightful Cough in Neenah
A Neenah man suffered two broken ribs after a severe coughing spell. Dr King’s New Discovery is advertised as a remedy for coughs and lung ailments, with claims of rapid relief. A free trial bottle offer is available through J F Raley & Co.
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Neenah
Wis
Coe] Inbia
J. F. Raley & Co
Boys Corn Club Prizes Planned for Denton County Show
Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce and Agent Alsworth of the Federal Demonstration work led a Tuesday solicitation for prizes at the Denton County Boys Corn Club show to be held in the early fall. A meeting of all clubs will occur in a few weeks to announce premium lists to members.
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Scretary Board
The
Chamber of Commercee
Alsworth
Denton County Boys’ Corn Club
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Heals Burns and Wounds Quick
Hundreds suffer burns boils and cuts from a July disaster yet Bucklen’s Arnica Salve offers swift relief. The product treats burns ulcers eczema piles and skin injuries and is sold by J F Raley & Co.
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Bucklen
J. F. Raley & Co
Grandson of D M Reeve Dead Months-Old Son of Plainview Man
The months old son of James Reeve of Plainview died Monday night after a short illness with bowel complaints. He was a grandson of D. M. Reeve of Denton who went to Plainview Monday. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon with interment in Plainview cemetery.
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James Reeve
Plainview
Albert
D. M Reeve
Denton
Plainview Cemetery
North Texas Epworth League delegates praise Terrell meeting
Mrs R Ledbetter and others returned from Terrell where the North Texas Epworth League met from Thursday to Sunday. Delegates called it well attended and successful with Terrell League hosts. Paris chosen as next year’s meeting site. Turner Bros chips advertised.
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Mirs. R. Ledbetter
Ville Curtis
Clara Steinman
Verna Adamg
Ardis Nichols
Joy Ledbetter
Terrell
North Texas
Paris
Prescription Department Upholds Exact Doctor Orders
A drugstore advertises strict adherence to physician orders and the use of pure full strength drugs. It highlights careful checks and safeguards, emergency handling of children’s prescriptions, delivery to all city areas and both phones 188.
J A Minnis Prescription Druggist Thirty Years Experience
J A Minnis marks thirty years as a prescription druggist, reflecting on a long career serving customers with medicines and health remedies in the local pharmacy.
Denton County Primary Ballot Set to Stretch Record Length
The primary ticket in Denton County is expected to be the longest ever used, running about 56 to 60 inches. It will include 84 state candidates and roughly 8 district, county, and precinct contensions with dates to follow.
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Denton County
Miss Ball Seriously Hurt In Bristol Runaway
Miss Altha Ball and her male companion were thrown from a buggy when the horse bolted into a high barbed wire fence. Both suffered cuts though Miss Ball sustained multiple minor injuries and was recovering at home with her family after the incident. Nearby advertising promotes seedless Biplane Pure Gold Oranges and grocery delivery.
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Altha Ball
Ball
Denton
Bristol
Miss Ball
S&s
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Ruiz
Epanee
Denton Water, Light and Power Co
West Side Square
Palace OF Sweets
Steve Wood
Rick
L. F. Collins & Son
Imperial Self Feeding Iron
Doug Ea
J. E. McCabe
Rh. Ledbetter
Turner Bros
A. C
J. HR. Sullivan
Minnis
Rite FrontiersAthma Company
Buffalo
N. Y
W. C. Murphy
B. H. Deavenport & Co
Denton County Natl. Bank
Evers Hardware
County Committee Pro
Geo Benard Shaw
Geneva
D. M. Reeve
Bowe
Peelegape
Long & King
J. A. Minnis
Lipscomb Drug Store
East Side Square
Julian Scruggs
Sherman Steam Laundry
Cc. R. Hamilton
Darco
Stroud & Grant
East McKinney Street
Southewest Corner Sq
Fox Bros. &[Co
Denton Tein
People’s Home
Sg . F. Johnson
Mana
Charles Smith
County
Treas
Lone Star Restaurant
W. T. Bailey @ Co
Duggan Abstract Co
Verabest
Denton Milling CO
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