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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1912

Page

3

Wanted wares and help wanted notices in city columns

WANTED-WiTE WOMAN TO take charge of cooking and house work no washing Good wages MRS F A HAUSLEIN Fry street 168d&wtt WANTED-YOUNG LADY WHO righes to become a nurse exceptional opportunity offered at the Jenton Sanitarium of 178ed l7w LOST-GOLD ctacles in phe Reward for return This 178e¢ Lose BOY'S OPEN FACE sickle ed watch Finder please return the office 172tfe LOST- 2 AY CRAVENETTE Overcoat hole winned in one side Please return This office iSip LOSIT-WATCH FOR WITH IMI tation cameo ons lk ribbon Reward for return Old phone 550 17T8tfe

F. A Hauslein Fry Street Jenton Sanitarium Cravenette Hole iSip

For Rent Two Nicely Furnished Rooms on West Hickory Street

Listing offers two rooms with water and light at 47 West Hickory Street. Nearby, 58 West Oak Street shows a private family living near the home. Phone contact provided with new number.

West Oak Street New West Hickory Street

Furnished Room for Rent at 39 Bolivar

Room for rent in a furnished unit at 39 Bolivar with new phone contact 393. Inquiries requested for available occupancy and pricing details.

Bolivar

First Class Wood Work At Waldrip Blacksmith Shop

J L Waldrip offers quality wood work using the best materials at reasonable prices from his Blacksmith Shop located at 166.

J. L. Waldrip Acy’e

Fern Matthews Barber Shop Opens West Side NV

Fern Matthews Barber Shop on the West Side invites customers to join a growing list of satisfied clients as the shop launches its new service lineup and welcomes patrons.

Fern Matthews West Side Nvites

City Meat Market Ad on West Sak Street

Local butcher shop at West Sak Street advertises meats with phone contact for orders and inquiries. Ublett & Son is referenced in the fragment as a possible business or family name in the area.

City Meat Market West Sak Street Ublett & Son

Frank Wilkerson Meat Market on Elm Street

Local meat market Frank Wilkerson advertises fresh and tender eats on Elm Street with contact numbers old 212 and new 83. The brief notice emphasizes quality meats and a long-standing neighborhood presence.

Frank Wilkerson Elm St

Lacy Blacksmith Shop Specializes in Horse Shoeing

The Lacy Blacksmith Shop on Noeust Street offers horse shoeing and buggy work as its specialty through Reliable aid services.

Lacy Aid Reliable Noeust Street

Arkansas feedstuffs market ad with limited details

Feedstuffs such as chops bran and corn hay listed for prompt delivery on Elm Street market in Arkansas. Bert store and eater wood advertised with phones for contact and full measure assured.

Arkansas Elm Street

Draymen Advertise Household Moving Service

Draymen offer packing loading and moving work. Call WNLOW STRICKLAND at new office 110 and old number 36 Past Hicksory Street for barn and house moving services.

Wnlow & Strickland

Denton Transfer Co offers new phone service

Harrison, proprietor, announces new phone 54 in Denton for all calls within the city. Trunks and baggage lines available at the OmBp building.

Denton Harrison, Prop Ity Ombp

Moving Service Ad Promises Reasonable Rates

Local dray business promotes first class moving service with two moving vans for household moves. Includes PARKS and LES office phones and residence numbers. Offers reasonable rates and emphasis on prompt service.

Parks & Les

Actos for Hire W. W. Bilingsley Classified

W W Bilingsley offers actos for hire with contact note old phone 330 and new 42 for inquiries and arrangements.

ACTOS W. W. Bilingsley

HOUSES AND FURNISHES for rent in Denton city

A. R. McGintie orth advertises houses and furnishings for rent in the city of Denton. Office one door east is Exchange National Bank.

A. R. McGintie

Vetherinaria Vet Office Listing Revised Contact Data

Veterinary office of W E Botts updates its contact details and address in Denton. New phones are 70 and 295 blue, old numbers 34 and 486 updated to reflect the Lipscomb block office location.

Moreman and Luster Feedstuffs and Horse Rig Line

Moreman and Luster on N Elm street advertise a wide range of feedstuffs for cattle and a stock of horses and rigs for hire. An automobile line is also offered with parlor service. Mr Charlie White oversees the business. Phones 35.

Moreman Luster N. Elm Street Charlie White

Denton Dentist J W Fralin Advertises Upstairs Office

J W Fralin a dentist located at South Bee Square middle of block in Denton Texas advertises his upstairs office and services to local residents.

J. W. Fralin South Bee Square Up‘airs Denton Texas Garrison Nent Side Square

Magill and Shepard Lock Masters Advertise Key Making

An advertisement offers lock and sewing machine service including making keys to fit any hek and locking systems. The note cites Magill and Shepard as providers of repair and key fitting services.

Magill & Shepard

First Class Kerosene Offered at Seven Tenths A Gallon

Advertisement lists kerosene delivered at 70 cents for 5 gallons with contact number 240 white 1738 for orders.

Farm for Sale 85 Acres in Denton Texas

For sale a farm of 85 acres at a bargain if sold in the next few days rented for 1912. If interested a small cash payment will handle it. 484 Denton Texas 4te.

Denton Tex

For Sale At A Bargain Itemized Listings

For sale at a bargain, a seven passenger touring car and a brand new motorcycle. see Joe Johnson. A very desirable residence lot for sale or trade. see George J. Roark. A modern home on North Locust Street in Denton, address Leesburg Texas for details and terms to F F Paschall.

Joe Johnson George J. Roark North Locust Street Denton Leesburg Tex Paschall Oak Street

Three Houses and Lots in Venton for Sale

Real estate notice from W. S. Humphales of 69 Welch Street Denton offering three houses and lots in Venton at a bargain and two rooms for rent. Sale details are brief with contact information.

Venton W. S. Humphales Welch St Denton

Poultry Department Hatchery Offers Eggs for Hatching

Thoroughbred eggs for hatching Indian Runner ducks offered at 13 for 1.50. Partridge Wyandottes and light Brahmas 15 for 1.59. Address appears as Mrs Al SCT Route Aubrey Route 2 Aurey. 180pti.

Aubrey Aurey

The Cook's Strain of Buff Orpingtons

Eggs for sale at 1 50 per setting of 15. Satisfaction guaranteed. Phone or write Capt. H. R. Lyon Denton Texas. Marl2 y.

H. R. Lyon Denton Texas

Tompkins and Kaufman Sell Rhode Island Reds Lot

Rhode Island Reds cockerels and pullets for sale by Tompkins and Kaufman. 15 eggs priced at $1.50. Philo Brooder at $2.50. Two large coops available. Inquiries: phone or see W T Bailey.

Tompkins & Kaufman Rhode Island Philo W_ T. BAILEY

Denton Area Social Notes Include Visits And School News

Aubrey Herald reports BF White visited Denton on Saturday while J H Hunt traveled to Pilot Point. Whitlock plans corn planting. Arkansas resident Henry Johnson visits friends. Earl Wardlow from Denton visits sister Mrs Bessie Quesenberry. Farmers prep land for a new crop amid community notes. Green Valley Sunday school led by Wm White with A J Massey and others.

Praitor News Aubrey Herald White Denton J. H. Hunt Pilot Point Whitlock Henry Johnson Arkansas Earl Wardlow Mre Bessie Green Valley A. J. Massey Tom Boles Sybil Campbell Charley Seibs G. W. White Charles Seba

Carriage and Buggy Topic Draws Public Interest

Readers consider buying a new buggy or carriage as interest grows among many pleased customers. The discussion centers on future options and potential improvements for personal transport.

Moon Bros Offerings Highlight Quality Goods

Moon Bros presents a selection praised as superior with few equals, inviting customers to compare and see the value firsthand.

Denton Matrons Club Meeting Postponed to 20th

Weather forces postponement of the Denton Matrons Society meeting from Wednesday the 18th to Wednesday the 20th. The hostess requests members note the new date due to extreme unsettled conditions.

Fire plugs arrive for CIT campus in Denton brief

The new fire plugs for the CIT campus have arrived and will be installed soon. Denton Chapter No. 80 meets tonight to confer the most excellent and Royal Arch degrees on three candidates. J. P. Goodwin, kept home by fever, was up town Monday for a short visit.

CIT. A Denton

Typhoid Convalescent Gid Hammett Returns to Town

Gid Hammett who has been ill with typhoid fever on his father's farm southwest of the city since January 2 was up town today. Work has begun on a warehouse and the foundation for the steel oil tanks of the Magnolia Oil company with Oakley Skiles as local agent and George Harris as contractor.

Gid Hammett Magnolia Oil Company Oakley Skiles George Harris

Pinckley barn shed accident victim drives downtown

ID. K. Allison, hurt when a shed at the Pinckley barn fell on him last week, was able to drive downtown Monday. Doctors had feared internal injuries, but his condition appeared less serious.

K. Allison

Mrs Lad V. Robert’s Father Thought Still Alive in Tennessee

Word from Mrs Lad V. Robert that her father, recently summoned to Fayetteville Tennessee by his serious condition, remains alive but is not expected to live much longer.

Lad V. Robertson Fayetteville Tenn

Five-room bungalow being built for Bh. F. Black

Bh. F. Black is erecting a five room bungalow on his hotelet east of the hotel on East Hickory. The home will be used by Black's family and the structure includes halls. T D Wynn holds the contract for construction.

Bh. F. Black East Hickory Mr. Black T D Wynn

Nazarene Meeting in Center Point Near Denton

The Nazarene followers of Pilot Point led by Mr and Mrs J Gilmore and Mr Stell will hold a meeting at Center Point about a mile south of Denton this week. Everyone is invited to attend by the organizers.

Pilot Point J. Gilmore Mr. Stell Center Point Denton

The Modern Merchant of Venice playlet by Current Literature club

The Current Literature club of the Normal college presents a littl playlet The Modern Merchant of Venice Saturday night March 3 at the auditorium. Public invited. Later the Mary Arden club will present two little playlets.

the Normal College Mary Arden Club

City to Install New Electrical Machinery Switchboard

Superintendent W J Grady says blueprints for the city switchboard have arrived and building work to prepare for installation will begin now. The machinery is expected soon.

W. J. Grady

Young Peoples Federation Plans Quarterly Meeting

The Young Peoples Federation of Central Presbyterian First Presbyterian First Christian First Methodist and Baptist churches will hold its second quarterly meeting Sunday evening March 15. A nice program has been arranged and refreshments will be served.

Young Peoples’ Federation Central Presbyterian First Presbytian First Chritian First Methodist Baptist

Opera Offer Promises Free Ladies With 30 Cent Tickets

An old advertisement notes ladies attend free with each 30 cent ticket for a Monday night opera event. The fragment indicates a promotional deal and a simple pricing structure for attendees.

Cascarets Promise Quick Relief for Indigestion

An advertisement extols Cascarets to cure indigestion and sour stomach by cleansing the stomach and removing fermenting food. It claims relief by morning with a 10 cent box and urges family use, noting a fresh fruit shipment and Turner Bros contact.

Ideal Restaurant Promises Bigger Loaves With Fine Bread

A terse note urges customers to try bread at Ideal Restaurant claiming the loaves are larger and of superior quality, inviting patrons to “get our bread” and enjoy the better value.

Daughters Condition Improves After Meningitis Battle

Word from Mingo Monday says W A Cotton's 16 year old daughter injured by meningitis last week is improving nicely with better than even odds of recovery. No new cases reported. Turkeys and Chickens shortage noted with no fryng size birds available and hens up slightly at eight cents per pound. TURNER BROS offers guaranteed goods for the table and promises to obtain what customers want.

Mingo W. A. Cotton MIS Bellas Bhous Ourg Turner Bros

Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Claim

An old testimonial form offers one hundred dollars reward for an incurable catarrh case, endorses F J Cheney and Co of Toledo, lists Waldinge Kinnan Marvin as endorsers, notes internal cure that acts on blood and mucous surfaces, and advertises seven and a half percent price with a demand for local druggists and a note to take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toedo F J. Cheney Busness Transacions Waldinge, Kinnan Marvin Toledo

Tatum Hosts Friends With Home Grown Veggies

W H Tatum of San Benito area entertained friends with vegetables grown on his Southwest Texas farm. Twin boys were born to Mr and Mrs Callie Haren in a local birth noted in the exchange.

Aubrey Herald W. H. Tatum San Benito Texas Callie Haren

Local Gleanings Note Charley Bishop Illness and Social Calls

Charley Bishop is reported sick with lagrippe. J. G. Hooper who has been in Fort Worth the past month returned home. Edgar Cantwell of Rock Hill y was here. Mr and Mrs Bink Simpson of Sanger visited the latter's parents. Charley Bishop entertained the young people with a musical one night last week.

Charley Bishop Lagrippe J. G. Hooper Fort Worth Edgar Cantwell Rock Hilly

Old Denton County Resident J M C Hays Dead in Dodsonville Ok

J M C Hays an old resident of Denton County southeast area died March 9 in Dodsonville Oklahoma after a long illness of dropsy and heart trouble. He lived near Krum until 1909 then moved to Greer County. Survived by his wife three sons two brothers and three sisters. He had relatives in Denton Pilot Point Rector and Dallas. Buried Hallis Oklahoma March 11.

J. M. C. Hays Denton County Dodsonville Hays Krum Greer County W. T. Fouts Denton, CO C. Buster Pilot Point B. L J. W Nannie Vardaman George Hays Rector Dallas Dodgenville Hallis, Ok

Nineteen Miles a Second Without a Jar Ad

A vintage ad touts Dr. Kings New Life Pills claiming effortless, healthy relief. It promises no griping or distress and equates the pill with easy, natural movement of the earth. Sold for 25c at J. F. Raley & Co.

Dr. King J. F. Raley & Co

Reasons Maxwell House Blend Demand Soars in U S Last Year

Turner Bros reports over 4000 dollars worth of Maxwell House Blend coffee consumed nationally in the prior year highlighting strong demand and widespread use across households and workplaces.

Maxwell House United States Turner Bros

Political Primary Announcements and Investigative Note

An unde titled note outlines action in the Democratic primary set for July. It mentions gentlemen named and references an investigation into their conduct and support. The fragment signals campaign and oversight themes without detailing specifics or outcomes.

Local Election Ballot Listings For County Officers

A ballot listing candidates for Local Representative Alvin Mowsley County Judge 8 H Hoskins County Assessor F E Tobin Frank Miller M Gary County Treasurer D M Reeve Gut WV F Egan William Nelson Tax Collector Virgil Hennen Sam Hawkins County Clerk T Button Sheriff W Core Batist For County Attorney H R Wilson George M Hopkins E I Key Superintendent J McCook District Clerk W Be Durbin T Higgins Justice Precinct No 1 William McCormick Constable Precinct No 1 Tom Stover George Watson Commissioner Precinct No 1 John F Morgan Commissioner Precinct No 3 Fred Cunningham Commissioner Precinct No 7 B S Atcheson J A Sweat Mayor P J Bevvett Ed F Bates S J McGinnis Alderman Ward 1 C E Fowler Alderman Ward 4 A Robinson Lee Pool Ben Key

Justin Newses from Tribune City Hotel remodeling

Farmers say the soil is in better condition after February and March rains than in four years and prospects look good for crops. Mrs. Sarah M. Nuckles died at her daughter's home last week. Herbert Harvey, injured by a boy at Plano, is a nephew of Mr. and Mrs. J R Couser of Drop. The Rogers family learned their granddaughter Ima Reynolds died in Azle.

Justin Tribune Squire Wood Sarah M. Nuckles Herbert Harvey Plano J R.couser Rogers Ima Reynolds

Pilot Point Post Signal News Update

Slinton Jesberg of St. Joe Missouri travels to South Texas and visits E C Bauer. Frank Elmoftre and family move to Clarendon. G P Davig of Denton and Warner Crowell of Guthrie Missouri visit Pilot Point residents Mamie Parke. Elder A M Douglas former Pilot Point pastor dies at Melissa. Pilot Point rainfall totals two inches in February and 1.5 inches to March week. Mrs Wilson mother of Mrs T C Price dies in Altus and is buried at Pilot Point. Walter Sullivan relocates to a Lamb County ranch. With four weeks until city elections no candidates have announced in the Post Signal.

Pilot Point A M Douglas Denton Wilson T. C Price Altus Walter Sullivan Lamb County

Revival changes stir Lewisville area churches and commerce

The Baptist church revival prompts multiple reclamations and conversions in Lewisville. Evangelist Finney preaches while Chorister Miller leads song services. Brannon and Thomas open a grocery at Kamy switch ten miles east of Lewisville.

Lewisville

Local Socials and Visit Highlights From Lewisville Area

Lewisville residents Albert Ferry and son visited Cal Ferry and family. Carl Clarke and Ward Cross attended Sunday school. R L Clarke and Claude Dixon were in the community. Mrs Laura McCombs and daughter Irene hosted a gathering with quilting and games. Clifford Robbins is sick.

Lewisville Albert Ferry Arlington Cal Ferry Carl Clarke Ward Cross Flower Mounds R. L. Clarke Claude Dixon Bethel Laura McCombs Irene Clifford Robbins Jsick

Local Items and Social Notes from Lewisville

Vera Simmons, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Simmons, is seriously ill with pneumonia and appendicitis. Miss Cora Fitzwater returns to St Louis, Mo. Mrs Bertha Fitzwater of Gainesville will finish her schooling here. An old-time quilting circle met at R L Cross on Thursday. attendees included Mesdames J K and Minie Hayden, Nannie and Lula Crawford, Ellen Nowlin, Jennie Kerr, Eulas Moora, Beulah Merritt and Myrtle Tate. Two quilts were made and the church was cleaned.

Lewisville Enterprise Vera Joe Simmons Cora Fitzwater St. Louis Bertha Fitzwater Gainesvile A R. L. Cross Mesdames J. K Minie Hayden Nannie Lula Crawford Ellen Nowlin Jennie Kerr Eulas Moora Be

Round Grove News Briefs Highlight Local Visits

ROUND GROVE NEWS notes Caruthers is sick. Otto Estes of Durant Oklahoma visits E. W. McCants and family. Bernice Moore of Shiloh was here.

Round Grove News Lewisville

Mrs Alice Shephen Suffering Pneumonia Fever

Aubrey Herald reports Mrs Alice Shephen ill with pneumonia fever. Little Eddy Mays, baby of Mr and Mrs Alvin Mays, also sick in the community update.

Aubrey Herald Alice Shephen Little Eddy Mays Alvin Mays

Edwards actions tied route to Texas ranch crossing

J Edwards a Southwest Texas railroad promoter traveled from San Antonio last week to meet M M Davis owner of a large ranch southwest of San Antonio. Davis ranch would be crossed by Edwards proposed road which is planned to run southwest from San Antonio toward the Brownsville country.

J ’. Edwards Southwest Texas Railroad San Antonio M. M. Davis Edwards Brownsville

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ENTAL S A. Bushey Jr. M Gurley W. A. Jones Side Square Ocksmiths Paseales Jersey Se Brashears Hamilton & Yeatts A. A. Anderson Puckett's W. H. Pierce J. J Matthews Poultry Department Lone Star Restaurant Versey Bull East McKinney _ street Will Locknane OR. M Fallingim Curtis Drug Store W. E. McCabe, M. D Moon Bros Taylor Hadware Co THE Denton Societies J. P. Goodwin Davis Big Vein Piedmont Taylor Brothers Vulian Scruggs Alvin Mowsley H. Hoskins F. EB. Tobin, Co Frank Miller M. Gary County Treasuer D. M. Reeve i GUT Dad Egan J W Willam Nelson BR. V Virgil) Hennen Sam Hawkins T. Button W. Core Batis H. R. Wilson Geo. M Hopkins E. I. Key J. McCook W. BE. Durbin T. Higgins For Justice William McCormick Tom Stover George Watson John F Morgan Fred) Cunningham Atcheson J. A. Sweat Ocirry P. J Bevett F. Bates Poe J. McGinnis Eo Fowler J. M. Evans R. M. Mitchell W. L. Jones Robinson Lee Pool Ben Key Shiloh Prom Flower Mound Antonio Wall Street Curtis’ Drug Store Bob Mitchell Denton County National Bank Square MY Stallion Red Barn North Elm Street Alvin Togo Togo Peperomia Alcantara Grandam Wenonah Hambletonian Lomo Alto Farm E. Yarnell Robinson Hill
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