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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1913
Page
4
News from Roanoke reports a pitiful incident Friday last when the three year old son of Mr and Mrs Harry Ragsdale strangled to death while drinking water. The child was alone at the time.
The infant died after a violent convulsion of strangulation before the mother could reach it. Mr and Mrs Ragsdale are well known in Roanoke and the surrounding country.
The number of tickets subscribed for is available at four banks. Time is limited for proper distribution. Retrieve yours now.
Old men and women feel the need of a laxative more than young folks but it must be safe and harm free and not cause pain. Dr Kings New Life Pills are especially good for the aged for they act promptly and easily. Price 25c. Recommended by J F Raley Co.
Alliance Mill baseball team announces a Denton County matchup with details pending a convenient date. Local clubs await confirmation from organizers and players, aiming to showcase regional talent and community support.
The Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles dissolves gravel cures diabetes and rheumatism and regulates bladder troubles in children. One small bottle is two months treatment and rarely fails to cure. Send for testimonials from Dr. E. W. Hall 2926 Olive Street St. Louis Missouri. Sold by druggists.
Sheriff Orr and Co. Attorney Wilson went to Justin yesterday morning to investigate the cutting affray reported from there Tuesday afternoon. Henry and Bob Pennington Summer Foreman and a man named Elliott were involved at the Pennington place north of Justin, according to advices received here.
Dr. James R B Edwards of Denton leaves for Gettysburg Pa to attend the national reunion of veterans from the North and South. He served as surgeon with the Ninth Alabama regiment at the battle fifty years ago and will tour his daughter in Alabama on the way home.
An advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for ulcers sores boils eczema and skin troubles claiming fast relief. Mrs Bruce Jones of Birmingham Alabama is cited as cured in two weeks after nine months of an ugly ulcer. Priced at 25 cents and recommended by J F Raley & Co.
Bath resident J. C. Eveland credits Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment with curing his twenty five year battle with eczema after other remedies failed. The ad states it is a physician formulated, time tested remedy guaranteed by Pfeiffer Chemical Co. and sold by druggists or mail order with price 40.
John Swartz, photographer, offers a free cabinet photo to every man or woman six years old or older in Denton or Denton County. Eligible customers must present themselves before July 10. Offer applies to town residents served by the local post office.
Fresh vegetables and contact number 7 advertise Turner Bros. A urged message champions buying from local merchants to improve city prosperity and employ more workers. Local loyalty and community growth are emphasized to attract shoppers from neighboring towns.
Mrs. L A Davidson died in Dallas Tuesday morning and her body was brought to town Tuesday night for burial Wednesday after services at the Central Presbyterian church led by Rev J W Caldwell. Surviving children Mrs W H Benners and John L Davidson attended with numerous relatives from Dallas Fort Worth Frisco Nevada and Nevad a. Pallbearers included J C Coit W McClurkan John A Hann J N Rayzor J A Minnis Dr J M Inge and W Edwards.
Jonathan Wood from near Lewisville visits. Harry Terry of Kingston Ok. visits his uncle J. S. Terry. Mrs M Curtis and Mrs Sample visit Plea City. Marshal James Goode attends Police Chief’s convention in Galveston. Charles Francis returns from Gainesville house party after university. Mrs Wm T Evers and Lotta travel to Newton Iowa to stay with her parents. Rev Mr Harrell of Louisiana visiting daughters Mrs Otis Connelly and Miss Lacey Claire Harrell, then to Dallas and Oklahoma City. Sam Beall returns from extended southern trip visiting Atlanta Charlotte Washington and Carolinas. climbs Washington Monument and sees major league games.
An asthma treatment offer claims to provide trial treatment and full information free of charge. The message directs readers to contact Frontier Asthma Company in Room 102 Buffalo, New York.
Turner Bros offers fresh fruits and vegetables including peaches plums lemons and oranges. New shipments arrive today with apples cantaloupes peppers and tomatoes at L. D. Smith’s old stand. Old phone 470.
Friendly notice advising patients to follow prescriptions carefully to aid doctors in treatment. It promises fresh pure drugs, accurate compounding by experienced staff, and low prices. Packages are delivered within the city at no extra charge.
Store note urges keeping extra Beechnut canned goods for unexpected guests. Encourages inquiry about different kinds and mentions Turner Bros with contact by phone 7. Beechnut OMve Oj] at Turner Bros.
Curtis store advertises a pipe department with a wide variety and new drier pipes with Bakelite stems. The copy promises good values and long lasting quality for pipe buyers and notes careful handling by staff.
John Q. Burgess, a former Denton resident who moved to California, died in Los Angeles on Tuesday afternoon. His wife and two stepsons Guy and Lee Greve survive. Burial is expected to be in Los Angeles.
Miss Bertha Reese wed A H Brown of Blessing Texas in a small home ceremony attended by close family. Rev. R A Fitzgerald officiated with Miss Willie Kyser as maid of honor and R R Hillman as best man. The couple left for Galveston and will settle at Blessing after July 1.
To friends and neighbors who assisted us in the sickness and death of our mother and grandmother we extend sincere and heartfelt thanks. G. A. Townley. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Rucker and Family.
Local appeal directs Loyal Denton citizens to notify R. Ledbetter of any unenumerated scholastics so these children can be added to supplemental state rolls and gain free admission to city schools. This notice stresses the importance of inclusion.
Mothers notice common children’s ailments stem from worms and brightline Kickapoo Worm Killer lozenges expel worms regulate bowels and tone the system. Guaranteed and sold by druggists or by mail at 25 cents. Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co. Philadelphia and St Louis. J F Raley & Co.
The issue highlights local shoe merchants urging readers to visit stores and inspect offerings. Readers are advised to weigh the deals to potentially secure better shoes at lower prices.
Readers engage with daily aas for potential bargains and earnings. Many pursue items at lower costs than elsewhere, attracted by perceived value and the chance to spot deals in the listings.
Denton Chamber of Commerce votes to stage a large Fourth of July event next week with Denton Fire Department auspices. Tent Theater manager Garrison pledges 100 dollars and his band for the day along with other contributors to fund a big program. Some members oppose for national reasons, but the majority support the picnic plan.
Mrs J Coit hosted a Tuesday bridge party at West Oak Street with Elaine Lewis Ethel Allen and Anna Banks among the honored guests home from State University and Houston. Six games produced high score by Mrs Will Gregg. Guests received candies and gift souvenirs. a salad mint ice course accompanied by sandwiches and olives.
The North Texas State Normal baseball team schedules two midweek games, Wednesday against the Harrison Theater company and Thursday against Alliance Star. Normal's lineup lists Strong in left field and Muns on the mound, with Baker, Williams, Hall, Gilbert and others in key infield and outfield roles. The Thursday collision with Alliance Mill spotlights seasoned HS and university alumni like Clark Brown and Cobb among the visitors.
A new phone number 352 announces a peach seller ready to supply ripe peaches in any quantity with delivery to any location.
Beechnut peanut butter advertised by Turner Bros invites customers to buy a jar via the advertised phones. Local storefronts listed for purchase.
Mrs. Martha Arnold of Denton Texas testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills relieved her kidney pain and restored energy after years of attacks. She reiterates her public endorsement from years past and invites others to try the remedy. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents, price 50 cents. Remember the name Dean's.
Turner Bros advertises using phones to order groceries enabling customers to phone in purchases. The notice emphasizes convenience and home delivery options for shoppers seeking a quick grocery run.
A fragment notes a kitchen worn out by constant use and urges reading today’s hardware ads for better prices. It mentions skillet and pan needs and suggests advertisers may push price inducements.
Born to Prof and Mrs C L Davis a boy and to Mr and Mrs H A Watson a boy in Hollister Ok on June 14. Mrs W W Batton is ill with gastritis. Denton lodge No 8% O O F named E E Miller special collector to gather back dues for per capita tax.
The paper highlights merchants’ ads urging readers to stretch dollars further this season. Shoppers are guided to read today’s listings for money saving opportunities and beneficial bargains from local merchants.
The piece urges residents to spend dollars locally to keep wealth within the community. It argues that building up the city should be the goal and that local purchases support welfare and the common good.
The shopper who buys from home merchants is thriftier than one who uses mail order houses. She avoids inflated shipments and buys only what she needs, reducing waste and unnecessary purchases. She is not led to increase orders by misleading descriptions and therefore buys less overall.
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