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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1912
Page
4
Local insurance firm promotes coverage for wheat and other small grains along with household goods, barn, livestock, and automobiles. They invite inquiries by visit writing or phone to discuss reliable coverage options.
Fred Bottorff buys a four passenger Hupmobile. Deputy Sheriff Pat Gallagher posts under 300 bond in Argyle for Clark W Wings charged with aggravated assault. A new suit in district court, W H Jackson and EK Howard versus Texas and Pacific Railway, seeks 1206 dollars for damages from a stock shipment. Remains of a little girl were moved to Dallas county for burial at Mount Calvary cemetery. C M Curtis drug store building to receive a stone front remodeling by J Deseo & Son. Deed filed transferring property in Denton from 8 W Smith and wife to T H Twitty for 61000 dollars.
Try phone 44 for your grocery connection. We will ensure first class groceries delivered promptly at the right price. Phone us today. Phone 44 Long & King.
An old advertisement promises connection to a firm that will satisfy grocery wants, labeled as LONG & KING.
The City Board of Equalization with Ernest Coconaugher Frank Craft and J V D Bates finished its preliminary tax renditions review. Notices will go to those needing changes. minimal increases expected aside from some owners lowering assessed values. City Assessor Ledbetter estimates total valuations may rise about $100000 year over year due to natural increases and personal property.
Pearl Mahan a Denton High School and 1910 North Texas State Normal graduate won a $200 architecture scholarship at the University of Texas. She was the committee’s first choice and will study there next year. Basil Mahan earned a Swarthmore College scholarship for study in Pennsylvania next year.
A period ad urging readers to move on crowds and use Dr Kings New Life Pills for bowel relief. It claims gentle action without harsh effects and promotes a 25 cent price at J F Raley and Co.
A Tuesday report notes Zeke Ratchford’s twelve acre wheat field east of Aubrey yielded 489 bushels about 41 per acre while Will Fox’s crop west of Frisco produced 35 bushels per acre. Bread promotion from Smiths Restaurant closes the item with a local ad line.
An audience at the Airdome last night filled the house with a high class vaudeville program. George P Marshal Co offers excellent singing, dancing, instrumental music, and comedy with pets. patrons praised the show and expect a hearty reception tonight with a full audience. The program will be changed tonight.
Mrs J D Grady wife of J Dennis Grady of Ballinger died there Tuesday after a sixteen hour illness She was formerly Miss Viola Hargrove daughter of a former Denton photographer and was twenty eight burial will be at Ballinger Wednesday.
The Eastman Kodak Co introduces the West Pocket Kodak a small high grade camera built with fine materials. It features a ball bearing shutter and meniscus lens for top quality photography. Priced at $6.
A local seller promotes a durable and easy to operate water filter as a useful household device. The pitch emphasizes improving water quality and suggests readers may need a purifier.
A brief note reports surprising mud caked water conditions prompting a rescue inquiry. Officials say samples were taken to determine safety and cause of the contamination. Residents near the site await results and any cleanup action.
A one acre peach yield near Denton County crafts a sales surge as farmer North B. F. Sirth ships twenty crates to Cincinnati and St. Louis, selling over $1000 before season end. Chamber of Commerce official Geo Roark backs orchard and truck farming expansion across the county citing potential yearly returns of two to three hundred dollars per acre. Electric Bitters described as health aid for women.
George Harris of Denton wins the contract to build a brick and concrete depot at Pilot Point replacing a burned structure. Work to begin once ground arrangements and material delivery are completed for the Texas and Pacific Railway. The project total runs near 88 000 dollars. Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as a healer for burns and wounds. 25 cents.
A hunter party led by Bud Duncan and Gus Alred with 22 hounds chased wolves for over eight hours Monday. They caught two large timber wolves near Old Alton and Dank School House, ending the pursuit by Monday evening.
An old notice advertises Smith's Restaurant inviting customers to visit for style of cooking and service. It promises grocery business, satisfaction, and calls for patrons to stop by and see the offering. Contact appears as Catus Phones 44.
Denton city council discussed accepting Electra gas franchise with a 90 day window and a one year readiness deadline. The AG blocked a $9,000 bond issue for North Side school repairs, citing bonded indebtedness limits. Additional actions covered street repairs, tax levy repeal, and officer pay rules for elections.
Prescription department maintains exacting standards using pure drugs ordered by doctors. Every prescription is checked with safeguards and special care for children when needed. Delivery available to all parts of the city. Both Phones 188.
The infant died Monday at 2 PM, only a few hours old. Relatives Mr. Harwell and W. Shepard traveled by auto from the city to Decatur, returning with the baby’s remains. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 PM with interment at the Odd Fellows cemetery.
A growing business credits efficiency service quality and fair pricing for its expansion. The message invites customers to try their offerings and phones.
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