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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1912

Page

4

Reading Daily Ads for Extra Income

Daily ads offer extra pay for reading and provide readers with opportunities to find items they want at lower prices. Many people report good value and savings by reviewing the ads each day.

Jury Discharges Without Verdict in Swearingen Case

Shortly before 4 pm Friday Judge Potter discharged the jury in the Dr WH Swearingen arson case after nearly 24 hours of deliberation. Jurors said a verdict was impossible with a 6 to 6 vote, and the judge declined to extend confinement. Judge Potter returned home to Genesville after completing this week’s term work.

WH. Swearingen Potter

Final settlement reached in Ed Jackson estate case

Final compromise papers signed in the Ed Jackson contest at San Angelo. The estate will be divided with Fannie Jackson, 12,000, to receive 100000. the Catholic church gets 225000. Mrs. Aldwell and Mary Luna share the remainder. Property includes 132%00 acres across counties, 34850 head of livestock, 35000 life insurance, 45000 bank holdings, and over 69000 notes. A new suit by Luella Mellwane against Luna, Aldwell, and others claims 78729.80 in notes and stock. Documents not in Mellwane’s name.

Ed Jackson San Angelo

Jury Deliberations Continue in Hughes Trial

The Houston jury in Dr. Nathan A. Hughes's attempted criminal assault case remained deadlocked after another night. A note from the jurors to Judge Robison said there was no chance of reaching a verdict and requested discharge.

Robinson Houston Nathan A. Hughes

Magnificent Rain Falls Through Thursday Night in Denton County

A heavy multi day rain in Denton County began Wednesday night and persisted into Friday afternoon, delivering a thorough soak with an estimated three to four inches of total precipitation. Denton Creek rose four to five feet by Saturday afternoon.

Denton County Film Creek

Local Curio News From Brile Elks Hall and Opera

Couples danced at the Elks hall after the opera house performance. An 18 month old child of Charles Castleberry is dangerously ill with cholera infantum but somewhat improved. Haig Arklin, a lecturer, presented hand painted slides of famous paintings at the Normal chapel Saturday morning and at the C I A in the evening.

Elks’ Hall Opera House Charles Castleberry Haig Arklin

Gibson Woman Rebounds After Hernia Operation

Mrs. Gibson reports S. A. Gibson is resting well and regaining strength after a hernia operation in Dallas last Wednesday. The update arrived Saturday via N. H. Dunavan.

S. A. Gibson Dallas Mrs. Gibson N. H. Dunavan

New Cooking Bags Sold in Denton by Lone and King

A Denton retailer Lone and King promotes new cooking bags described as economical and labor saving and hygienic for home use.

Denton Lone & King

Death of 16-year-old girl linked to meningitis

The nurse's report details the death of W. A Cotton's 16-year-old daughter from meningitis at Mingo Wednesday night. Death occurred due to paralysis of the pneumogastric nerve, with the heart beating for fifteen minutes after breathing stopped.

W. A Cotton Mingo

For reliable garden seeds seed olakes and onion sets

Long King advertises reliable garden seeds and onion sets with a complete well assorted stock.

Long & King Pee Long & King

Pallas Baseball Special Train Is Called Off

The special train to Dallas for Sunday’s baseball game announced by Katy has been canceled due to expected rainy weather likely to prevent the game. Agent W. C. Murphy stated the decision Saturday. Also promoting Bucklen’s Arnica for children is advertised as a fast healer for eczema and injuries with a 25 cent price at F Raley & Co.

Pallas Dallas Katy W. C. Murphy

Denton Chicken Sells Prize Bird at Fort Worth Show

J. Mo Martin of Denton County sold a prize winning White Rock chicken for 100 dollars at the Fort Worth Fat Stock show. The Denton county exhibitor had an entry in the Fort Worth event reported Friday.

J. Mo Martin Denton County Fort Worth

If you Want your horse clipped

Short notice ad offering horse clipping services at Lee Murphy's Barn with contact number 152 187e.

Lee Murphy’s Barn

Maine delegates favor Wilson for presidential race

In a March 23 report from Washington Maine leaders Senator Gardiner and Representative MacGillicuddy say eight of twelve delegates support Gov Wilson. They note one or two back Harmon for personal reasons but none oppose Wilson.

Maine Wilson Washington Marcy Mane Gardiner Representative MacGillicuddy Gov. Wilson Harmon

Long and King Strives for Quality Service

A brief note highlights Long and King emphasizing not only product quality but also the service they provide, underscoring a customer-focused business approach.

Long & King

Atcheson Resolves Carpenters Damage Suit in Dallas

S. Atcheson returned from Dallas after defending a personal damage suit by a carpenter injured by one of his cams. The case, initially amounting to about $300, was settled for $25.

T. S. Atcheson Dallas

Late Personal News Mentions Visitors

Mrs. O. T. Cooper returns from a visit with her mother in Cleburne. John Johnson of Wellington arrives for a visit with brothers W. T. Johnson Ivy Johnson and Joe Johnson. Mrs Patience Speaker of Red Oaks Indiana Stuart Elliott of Beatrice Nebraska and Miss Ada Elliott of Denison visit Mrs J P Elliott and family.

O. T. Cooper Cleburne John Johnson Wellingon W. T Ivy Joe Johnson Patience Speaker Red Oaks Stuart Elliott Beatrice, Neb Ada Elliott Denison J. P. Ellott

Barber's Grocery buys farm produce for cash on East McKinney

Barber's Grocery on East McKinney street advertises cash payments for chickens eggs turkeys and butter with willing buyers ready to call for pickups anywhere in the city Mart in Barber d&wttf

Barber’s East McKinney Street Martin & Barber D&wttf

There is Something New Classified Column Observed

A reader notes a recurring classified column titled There’s Something New. The column presents varied propositions across multiple lines and dates, offering readers fresh offers and notices in a compact layout.

Hall's Catarrh Cure Publicity and Endorsements

How’s This We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure F J Cheney Co Toledo O We the undersigned have known F J Cheney for the last 15 years and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by his firm Walding Kinnan Marvin Wholesale Druggists Toledo O Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system Testimonials sent free Price Z1ner bottle Sold by 1 Druggists Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

F. J. Cheney & Co Edo F J. Cheney Busness Walding Kinnan Marvin Toledo Hall

City Council Monthly Meeting Notice

The regular monthly meeting of the city council will be held Monday night at City Hall. Usual routine matters will be considered but nothing of special importance has been brought to Mayo Poe's notice.

Cty Council Mayo Poe

Repels Attack of Death with Lung Cure

Stillman Gree malachite of Col says doctors gave him two years to live before using Dr King’s New Discover. He credits the lung remedy with saving his life and urges others with coughs colds or throat and lung troubles to try the cure. Price 50 cents and 1.00. Trial bottle free at J Raley & Co.

Stillman Gree Malachite Col King Gs J Raley & Co

Bayless: Freeze Did Not Harm Fruit Crop

S A Bayless said Saturday that after examining the trees the Thursday freeze did no damage to the fruit crop and indications are for a bumper harvest.

A. Bayless

Seniors Plan Ceremony for First Concrete Pour at Normal

The Normal college seniors of 1912 will lead a ceremony at the new library foundation as the first barrow of concrete is dumped. The event features music, the Normal Song by C. W. Foote, a poem by W. M. Smart, and remarks by G. D. Staten and J. D. Pinkston.

Library Foundation Normal Nirth Texas Normal College C. W. Foote W. M. Smart J. D. Pinkston G. D. Staten Travers

Den ton Classified Ad Sparks Readership Interest

A local Denton store run in this week’s advertising columns draws readers who file replies to the notices. The evolving ad market shows strong engagement as customers respond to posted classifieds.

Denton

April Term Opens for County Court With Light Dockets

The April term of the County court begins April 15 and jury lists were opened recently. Indications show Civil Criminal and Probate dockets will be light with the Grand Jury reporting only three misdemeanor indictments for the Criminal docket and few cases filed in the other dockets.

Electric Bitters Proclaimed Cure For Eczema

Dr J T Curtiss of Dwight Kansas claims Electric Bitters cured his eczema and many patients\' cases. The ad calls it a blood purifier and remedy for eczema tetter salt rheum ulcers boils and running sores. It boosts liver kidneys bowels and digestion. Price fifty cents with satisfaction guaranteed by J F Riley & Co.

J. T. Curtiss Dwight Kan J. F. Raloy & Co

Texas Seed Corn Adoption Aimed at Dry Summers

A brief ad notes availability of Texas seed corn selecting native varieties for dry summers. It claims Texas seed corn outperforms foreign corn and mentions Arkansas Mills as a source or point of reference.

Texas Arkansas

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dem IVRY Denton Water, Light and Power Co J. E. McCabe Real Estate and Loans National Bank W. T. Bailey & CO West Side Square Palace OF Sweets Collins Mgr. L. F. Collins & Son East Hickory St FOX Brothers & CO Ben Key Edward Amherst Ott The Municipal Service League of Chicago Normal Auditorium Mon Stea Jersey Will Locknane M.D Hee W. E. McCabe Ayakian Ane Garrigan J W Johnson People’s Home Telephone T F Johnson S. Tomlin Miss Marie W. Gray R. &. Emery and Miss Befl Haston Space Dr. King J. F. Raley & Co Union Central Co B. H. Deavenport & C Denton County National Bank Swearingen Evers Hardware Venton County National Bank W. Bb. McClurkan Joe L. Blewett B. H. Deavenport R. M. Barns Ass’t JF. Raley & CO Jackson W. L. Aldwell Will J. A Minnis Brile F Raley& Co Denton Chicken T. C. Sample East Side Sq City Counsel S. A. Bayless Idea Hamilton & Yeatts Sherman Steam Laundry Stroud & Grant McKinney Street Southewest Corner Sq Fox Bros. & Co J. M. Pinckley West Oak Street Phone Creation Us North Side West Oak Street J. H. Cunningham Prop Frontier Asthma Company Buffalo N_ 1 Pril Denton Milling CO
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