County Baptist Board Plans March Rally Series
The Baptist County board met at First Baptist church with Rev. E. J. Thompson presiding and WC. Dickson as secretary. They set up rallies before the Fifth Sunday meeting at Plainview, starting at Gribble Springs Monday and marching through Bolivar Slidell and Plainview on March 24 to 27. A follow up school rally is planned for Roanoke. The notice includes an advertising pitch for Electric Bitters as a remedy for rheumatism linked to stomach liver and kidney issues with a testimonial from Charles B. Allen.
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Baptist County Board
First Baptist Church
E. J. Thompson
WC. Dickson
Plainview
Gribble Springs
Bolivar
Slidell
Roanoke
Ten Felony Prisoners In County Jail
All inmates of the County Jail are charged with felonies. The list includes Claude Cook and T. G. Sisson for murder, Iva Wilkerson for forgery, Ike Knight for false swearing, Charles Mason for robbery, Bud Martin for disposing of mortgaged property, A. F. Gamons for disposing of mortgaged property, James Barrow for cattle theft, John Taylor for horse theft, and Ed Bowman for robbery. Eight are whites. The district court docket shows killings among relatives with Cook and Sissons charged with killing their fathers-in-law and Mrs Wimberry and Mrs Flanary charged with killing their husbands.
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Claude Cook
T. G. Sisson
Iva Wilkerson
Ike Knight
Charles Mason
Bud Martin
A. F. Gamons
James Barrow
John Taylor
Ed Bowman
Cook
Sissons
Maxwell House Blend Coffee Wins Over Coffee Lovers
Maxwell House Blend High Grade Coffee earns favor among enthusiasts with its rich aroma and smooth body. Turner Bros. endorses the product as a top choice for daily brew rituals.
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Maxwell House
Turner Bros
FrontiersAthma Trial Offers Free Information
An advertisement states asthma can be cured with a trial treatment and full information provided at no charge. It lists FrontiersAthma Company at Room 102 Buffalo N. and notes the service is without charge.
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FrontiersAthma Company
Thomas J. Conley 70 Dies at Daughter’s Home Near Garza
Thomas J. Conley, aged 70, died at his daughter Mrs. J. T. Rice’s home about seven miles east of Garza on the McKinney road. Softening of the brain was given as the cause. Funeral services were at the home with interment in the I. O. O. F. cemetery. He was a retired farmer who had not long resided in Denton county. Also notices include more dictionaries at Rec ord and Chronicle, and Manhattan Chocolate caramels 15 for five cents at Bob West’s.
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Thomas J. Conley
J. T. Rice
Garza
McKinney Road
Conley
Denton County
New 5c Piece Debuts With Cheyenne Chief and Bison
The government mint started producing a new 5 cent piece on February 1 featuring a Cheyenne Indian chief with a feather and a bison on the reverse. The design will likely stay for 25 years, replacing the Goddess of Liberty coin. A Denver mint shipment is available for exchange. call to get one.
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United States
America
U.S
Denver
Colorado
Postoffice Building Near Depot Sparks Local Debate
A proposed postoffice site near the depot faces approval hurdles as a new building bill seems likely to pass. Regulations favor a location within a quarter mile of the railroad station to speed mail delivery, unless a better site is affordable and public convenience justifies the choice.
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Denton
Dr King's New Life Pills Ad
A 19th century advertisement promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills as a remedy for constipation and digestive issues. It claims liver stimulation toxin elimination and quick recovery, priced at 25 cents via J F Raley & Co.
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Dr King
J. F. Raley & Co
New Smallpox Cases Reported in County
County Health Officer was informed Monday night of a new smallpox case at the W. C arr place twelve miles east of town with Mrs. Frank Norris ill. Another case developed near Buck Mr Carroll east of Gar ya. Dr. Edwards visited Justin Tuesday to inspect cafes four miles southwest.
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W. Carr
Frank Norris
Buck Mr Carroll
Garya
Dr. Edwards
Justin
Boiler blast burns 14 year old at Old Alton
The self made boiler exploded injuring Charlie Scott, 14, son of E C Scott, living at Old Alton. He crafted a boiling steam device from a molasses can and faucet to whistle, and the top blew off as he peered inside. A physician treated his severe facial burns.
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Charlie Scott
E. C. Scott
Old Alton
Old Time Negro Died in Austin Buried Here
Varmie Knox aged 50 a longtime servant at the Forester home died in Austin Tuesday morning from pulmonary tuberculosis. He had worked for the Forester family for 33 years and was recently adjudged insane and sent to Austin for treatment. his body will be brought here for burial.
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Varmie’’ Knox
L S. Forester Sr
Austin
Forester
Domestic Science Gas Lectures in Denton Opera House
North Texas Gas Co announces a series of afternoon demonstrations starting Tuesday Feb 25 at 2 30. Miss Walker explains natural gas for cooking and its cost advantages and how to use gas effectively for good results. All ladies of Denton invited.
Buck len's Amica Salve praised for skin cures and burns
Gladwin resident John Deye credits Buck len's Amica Salve with curing a twelve year skin ailment after spending $400 on doctors. Ad promotes the salve at 25 cents and includes endorsements. Turner Bros advertises Minnesota Triumph Irish potato seedlings and Maxwell House Blend coffee.
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Bucklen
John Deye
Gladwin, Mich
J. F. Raley & Co
Minnesota
Turner Bros
Funds Secured For Argyle Road Improvement Drive
B J Chadwick and Ben W Yancey near Roanoke gathered a subscription to upgrade the road from the Smoot spur four miles south of Argyle toward Argyle. By afternoon about 700 dollars had been raised with Commissioner Cunningham promising county support to extend the route to Argyle and join the Tarrant Denton pike. Bulk olives at Paschall's.
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B. J. Chadwick
Ben W. Yancey
Roanoke
Smoot
Argyle
Chadwick
Cunningham
Tarrant-Denton Pike
Curtis Implements Citywide Smallpox Vaccination Drive
Curtis' distributes fresh vaccine points as the school board orders universal immunization for public school students. Officials urge immediate action between now and Monday noting vaccination remains the best defense against smallpox with reimmunization advised if unsure of lasting immunity.
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Curtis
Death of Elder Brother John L. Horne in Alabama
E P Horne received news of the death of his elder brother John L Horne at Alpine Alabama on February 22 He was a member of Gen Wheelers cavalry in the Confederate service and one of five Horne brothers who fought through the war without loss The note recalls Gettysburg service and mentions the Maxwel House Blend line in the closing line
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E. P. Horne
John L. Horne
Alpine
Ala
San Benito
Mr. Horne
Horne
Denton County
Gettysburg
Think It Over Please Bear In Mind When You Have Sickness
Think It Over urges customers with ill family members to trust its drugstore for fresh pure prescriptions. It promises careful compounding by experienced pharmacists and offers 24 hour free delivery to all city areas. It invites new customers to try the service.
Moros Besiege Jolo Town Amid Struggle Reported
A dispatch from Manila reports two weeks of Moros attacks on Jolo. Thirty two people were wounded as American forces arrived to aid. censorship remained strict as details stayed limited.
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MOROS
Jolo
Associated Press Dipatch
Manila
Spring weather and family health notes in Cooper
Oats and garden work look fine for spring. Several locals, including Little Birdie Cochrane and Grandma Price, are ill with pneumonia and the grip. Mrs Lindley visited Sanger and returned with a sick daughter. Denton visitors and kin remote from Ardmore to Ponder appear in social notes.
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Susie Wright
Steve Dawe
Denton
Duggan Rainey
Will Chaney
Grandpa Smith
Fort Worth
Homer Jamison
Whit Brown
Will Smith
Officer who commanded Madero escort promoted
Major Cardenas who led the escort of Francisco Madero and Suarez at their deaths was promoted today from the rurales to the regular army.
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Madero Escort
Associated Press
Mexico City
Cardenas
Francisco Madero
Suarez
Huerta Dispatches Orozo to Quell Maytorena Rebellion
Mexico City March 4 the government orders Pascula Orozo Jr and 3000 troops to Sonora as Governor Maytorena withholds clear support for Huerta. The move signals a government attempt to quell the potential uprising in the region.
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Mexico City
Pascula Orozo, Jr
Sonora
Maytorena
Huerta
Smyrna News Delays Planting and Local Updates
The cold weather has slowed corn planting and potatos bedders fear rot. Miss Fannie Calvert of Joshua visits brother Wm Calvert. Mrs Jack Jeter remains ill though some children of Wm Calvert improve. Aunt Bettie Jeters suffers eye pain as most children stay by her. Mrs S P Samuels ill. Mrs W D Fortune improving. Mr and Mrs John Nobbings of Roanoke visit Tom and wife Robins.
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Smyrna
Fannie Calvert
Joshua
Wm. Calvert
Jack Jeter
Bettie Jeters
S. P. Samuels
W. D. Fortune
John Nobbings
Roanoke
Tom Robins
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C. R. Hamilton & CO
East Side Square
Julian Scruggs
Lipscomb Drug Store
J W Sullivan
Sullivan & Hill Attorneys-at-Law Office
Craddock Building
T.l.mcdonald, M.D
Garrison
W.E. McCabe
R. H. Garrison
Sanger
Valley View
Gainesville
Denison
Sherman
Whysterboro
Tioga
Pilot Point
Howe
McKinney
Greenville
Plano
Dallas
Oak Cliff
Waxahachie
Ennis
Haslet
Decatur
Ponder
Krum
Pappies Tome Telephone Co
Insurance
W.T. Bailey & CQ
County Baptist Board
Charles B. Allen
Sylvania
Sunday
Record and Chronicle Office
Manhattan
Bob West
Denton County National Bank
Maxwell
Paschall’s
Eas
Nerpoes
Earl Williams
Manda Harvey
Paschall Stone
Dana Jackson
Riley Jackson
Julia Edwards
W. H. Gordon
Frisco
Savannah York
Robt. H. Hopkins
Paschal Building
East Side
M. D. Fullingim, M.D
Curtis’ Drugstore
GEO. M. Hopkins
Emory C. Smith
Texas
Tom Milliken
Attorney-at-Laws
Guaranty Bank
North Side Square
Woodrum & Davis
West Oak Street
Argyle Road
J. S. Terry
O. M. Curtis the Medicine Man
Brother
Maxwell House Blend
J. A. Minnis
Denton Steam Laundry
REVUE
Montgomery & May
Schmitz Furniture Store
L. F. Collins & Son
North Locust St
J. A. Collins
Mgr
Cooper News
Orozco
Denton Milling Co
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