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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1912

Page

3

Classified Ads for Milk Delivery and Local Services

DALALES FOR PURE RICH JERSEY milk delivered, phone 902 new. RENTAL AGENTS HOUSES AND FURNISHED units for rent by A R MacGintie Worth in Denton area. Office one door east of Exchange National Bank. A A Andersons Harness and shoe repair shop now located first door east of Puckett’s Grocery.

Jersey A. R. MacGintie Worth Denton Mxchange National Bank A. A. Anderson Puckett’s

Wanted saleswoman dry goods clerk for sale ads

Classified fragment listing wants a saleswoman for a dry goods store with handwritten address instructions. Also notes various sale items including incubator work cultivator and household goods, plus lost items and help-wanted notices from a historic Fort Worth page.

Dry Goods Care R. & C. Ite

First Class Wire and Materials at Waldrip's Blacksmith Shop

Classified note advertises JL Waldrip at acy's Blacksmith Shop offering ark materials at low prices. L66¢.

JL. Waldrip Acy

Fern Matthews Barber App Weet Side Invitation

Community notice invites customers to join Weet Side as satisfied patrons of Fern Matthews Barber.

Fern Matthews Cette

Poultry and Meats Market Ad Brightens Local Shops

SLEIT & SON and FRAAA WILKERSON, MEAT market promoters advertise fresh and tender meats. The notices mention West 6th Street and S. Kim Street with phone numbers 212 and 83 to reach customers seeking quality poultry and meats.

West Ax Fraaa Wilkerson Meat Arket S. Kim St. Fresh and Tender Eats

Blacksmith Shop Promises Quality Shoeing and Buggy Work

The Reliable Blacksmith Shop on WN Street specializes in thorough shoeing and buggy work, offering skilled repair and craft for horses and wagons.

the Reliable

Local Feed Market Notes Include Arkansas Prices

Brief market snippet lists feedstuffs such as bran corn and wood on offer. Mentions a stove and eater wood in Arkansas near Elm Street with two phone numbers for inquiries.

Arkansas

Draymen offer help with all dray work and moving

Brownlow & Strickland advertise drayage and household goods moving services. They list a new address at 110 Old Street and a phone line 21, with offices and barn at 36 Hast Hickory tf, inviting inquiries.

Brownlow & Strickland

Denton Transfer Co Serves Trunks and Baggage Needs

Denton Transfer Co operated by H. M Morrison offers in situ calls for trunks and baggage from the Laips omb building with new and old phone numbers 74 and 34.

Denton Transfer CO H. M Morrison Prop Laips Omb

Dray Service Ad Highlights Prompt Moving

Local note promotes first class prompt service at reasonable rates for moving household goods. Two large dew moving vans and specialty service offered by PARKS and LES PER. Office and residence contact numbers provided.

Parks & Lesper

Automobile Line, W. W. Bl Ngsley For Hire

Automobile line listing for W. W. Bl Ngsley offering vehicle hire services with old phone 339 and new contact details referenced.

W. W. Blngsley

Botts Veterinary Office Changes Phones in Denton

The Botts Veterinary and Veterinary Surgeon office in Denton announces phone changes with new number 70 and old numbers 34 and 486 replaced by 295. The Lipscomb location is noted as a transfer or contact point.

Botts Denton Transfe

Avery ASD Peed Stables Offer Horse Feed and Rides

YWOREMAN AND LUSTER operate at N Elm Street offering feedstuffs for horses cattle and a line of automobiles. They keep a group of horses and rigs for hire and provide trips to various places. Mr Charlie White has no edge of this. Both phones five.

Yworeman Luster N. Elm Street Charlie White

Concrete sidewalks and brick work by cement contractor

If you want concrete sidewalks or brick work let me figure with you. A. Bushey J. M. Gurley the cement contractor offers first class work at the right price and estimates. Dentists W A Jones and J W Fralin listed with Denton Texas addresses. We repair locks sewing machines make keys. Magill and Shepard tfc.

A. Bushey J. M. Gurley Magill & Shepard Tfc

Classified ad fragment from quick messenger service

Fragmented notice lists two phone contacts and a business manager. It mentions Hamilton and Yeatta and a priced word service at twenty cents. The readable text resembles a classified advertisement in a old newspaper.

W. A. Brashears Hamilton & Yeatta

For Sale Items Include Cars Mules and Lot Trade

Classified ad fragment lists multiple offers including a model 17 Overland car with 50 horsepower engine at a bargain and a seven passenger touring car plus a brand new motorcycle. Also mentions a desirable residence lot for sale or trade and a good mule. See listed contacts J. J Matthews Joe Johnson George J. Roark.

South Elm Joe Johnson George J. Roark

Scavenger Work Notice No. 207 Appears in Classifieds

An old classified brief advertises scavenger work offering tasks and contacts. The short note hints at a call for workers with a phone reference and no further details.

Poultry eggs for hatching offered by ranch items

THOROUGHBRED EGGS FOR hatching Indian Runner ducks 14 for 1.50 Partridge Wyndettes Light Brahmas 15 for 1.50 Mrs Al Scott Route Aubrey 206p THE COOKS STRAIN OF BUFF OrpingtonS eggs for sale 1.50 per setting of 15 Satisfaction guaranteed Phone or write Capt H R Lyon New Phone 58 Blue Denton Texas mar 22p

Indian Runne al, Scott Aubrey H. R Lyon Denton Texas

Tompkins and Kaufman Rhode Island Red Poultry Sale

Rhode Island Reds including cockerels and pullets offered by Tompkins and Kaufman. 15 eggs priced at $1.50. Philo Brooder at $2.50. Two large coops available. Contact W T Bailey by phone or in person.

Tompkins & Kaufman Rhode Island Philo W T Bailey

New Suits Filed in County Court April Thi

New suits filed include S. W. Kanady vs E B Griffiths debt appeal from JP court No 1 R J Cowan vs M K T Ry Co of Texas and Fort Worth and Denver RailWay Co damages appeal from JP court No 1 J D Sullivan vs Haskell Maxwell et al damages etc appeal from JP court No 1

S. W. Kanady E. B. Griffiths J. P R. J. Cowan M. K. & T. Ry. Co of Texas and Fort Worth and Denver RailWay Co J. D. Sullivan Haskell Maxwell

Political Announcements Seek Support in July Primary

This notice invites readers to consider the gentlemen named within and urges investigation of their claims and support in the forthcoming Democratic primary in July.

Local election slate of county officials and city posts

A list of candidates for local offices including County Judge and County Assessor Tobin Miller Gary Lane McKelvy Reeve Dad Bunds Nelson Hawkins Button Orr Fry Satish Hawkins for Tax Collector Ciewl Sam Hawkins County Clerk Button Sheriff Orr Fry Nettleton Wilson Hopkins Key I McCook W Durbin Higgis McCormick Sullivan Morgan Cunningham Atchison Sweat Announcements for Mayor Sevett Bates Poe J McGinnis Aldermen Ward 1 Fowler Ward 2 Evans Ward 3 Mitchell Jones Davis Ward 4 Robinson Pool

Platform statements from four mayoral hopefuls

The Record and Chronicle presents signed statements from three of the four mayoral candidates outlining their platforms and what they would do if elected in the April city election. Statements are printed in receipt order with no comment to preserve each candidate’s voice.

Chronicle Record

Bates Urges Denton Water Reform and Commission Change

Ev F Bates appeals to Denton citizens urging meter-based water billing and fair rates. He calls for extending sewers, stronger sanitation, support for the Volunteer Fire Department, and a commission form of government with three commissioners and a mayor.

Denton Ev F. Bates

Groton Candidates Record On Finances and Tax Reduction

Candidate G. P. Poe outlines accomplishments in office focusing on reduced tax rates and issued bonds. Details include school bonds of 311,500 at 4 percent for 40 years, waterworks bonds of 25,000 at 5 percent for 4 years, sewer bonds 12,500 at 5 percent for 40 years, and scrip tax cuts from 10 to 5 cents with state county revenue combined to 2,000 annually.

Auust

Mayor A P Por promises tax cuts and city upgrades

In a campaign message A P Por pledges to keep taxes below the legal limit, oppose the poll tax, and cut debt. He touts sewer and street improvements, new water and light machinery, and supports school bonds while highlighting past and planned public works and governance aims.

Treasury

Normal College News Roundup at March Event

March 16 report from Normal College covers lectures by Dr Hillis, students and faculty moves, visits by Kate Clark Nora Wright and others, a chapel program with Haustein, building progress, a visiting coach from Dallas, receptions by Hillyar Boylan and musical sketch clubs, a concert program and grand march with about 150 guests attending and enjoying orangeade punch.

Pink Craft Kate Clark Prosper W. &. Chalmers Stony Nora Wright Abilene Bernice Carter Clark J. N. Mallory Ponder Gertrude Rollins Blue Ridge Jessie Hollins Haustein

City planning and street work proposals from Denton voters

A citizen urges rebuilding macadam streets with alternative funding, opposes diverting street funds to debt service, and advocates gas franchise expansion. The message supports strong school funding, seeks John Brent Dunton and North Side school building aid, and backs a city park as a civic priority with Chamber of Commerce involvement.

Corporation Nerds College John BR. Demton Denton Chamber of Commerce

Revetts Campaign Promise to Denton Citizens

Candidate Revett pledges to study Denton’s needs and manage city affairs economically for the town’s good. He aims to promote harmony among citizens and use best efforts to prevent council bickering and factional differences.

Denton

Turner Bros Beg'n the Day with Coffee and Tea

A vintage slogan promotes Maxwell House Blend and Chase & Sanborn tea as a health boon. The Turner Bros branding ties the message to morning routines and breakfast coffee culture.

Maxwell House Chase & Sanborn Turner Bros

Cascarets Promise Quick Relief For Digestive ills

An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a universal cure for constipation indigestion biliousness and related ailments. It claims fast relief from headaches nausea dizziness and nervousness and urges readers to use the product regularly with 10 cent boxes available in drugstores. It also references Long & King seed orders and Ideal Restaurant in the same page context.

Asher Dustress

Warm Day Brings Spring Mood to Town

The warmest day this year brought sunshine and light clothing as 76 degrees shaded, with spring hats and white dresses in evidence. Children paddled barefoot in the sun while buggies and autos filled the park, and fruit trees began bloom as gardens show early green growth.

Discovery Lung Cure Keeps Death at Bay Says Patient

Stillman Gree Malachite Col. once told he had two years to live from consumption. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving his life after using the lung medicine. The ad urges readers to try the product at 50 cents and 1.60, with a free trial bottle at J. F Raley & Co.

Stillman Gree Malachite J. F Raley & Co

Also Mentioned on This Page

West Side Sam W. Fritz Vernis Martin HB. Boyd Bolivar Street West Oak Long Brown Neck Graham Fort Worth West Hickory Avery Entists W. A. Jones West Side Square J. W. Fralin South Side Square J. J Matthews Poultry Department Alvin M. Owsle Hoskin E. Miller M. Gary Co L. Lane J. K McKelvy Treasuer Bunds W William) Nelson Iewl Sam Hawkins H. KR. Wilson Hopkins I. McCook W.W. E. Durbin For Justice Precinct William McCormick Tom Stover George Watson Co Sullivan John F Morgan W F Fred) Cunningham T. 8 Atcheson A Sweat P. J Sevett F. Bates J. McGinnis Alderman Ward E. Fowler M. Evans R. M. Mitchell W. L. Jones Walter Davviis T A Robinson Lee Pool E. F. Bates Cty Denton Volunter Fire Department G. P. Poe Taylor Hadware Co W. L. Foreman Public Free Mayo A. P. Por News AS Normal College Normal College Hillis Petrolia Revett East Side Square Julian Scruggs P. J. Beyett Long & King Davis Big Vein Piedmont Taylor Brothers McKinney _ street Nane W. &. RicCabe, M Garrison's Wide Square MY Stallion Red Barn North Elm Street Toye Pepsara Wenonah Ham- Kred Lome Alto Farm E. Yarnell
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