City Council Holds Monthly Meeting on Smallpox Bills and Clean-Up Plans
The Norman city council debated smallpox related bills for nurses, vaccines, and quarantine costs, referring them to the Sanitors committee for April report. They approved funding for cleanup day rubbish removal, will use other teams, and discussed fire protection needs in the West End with a plan for larger mains costing about 2700. A public square use for May 5 educational day parades was arranged, and Water Light and Power reported monthly finances. An executive session followed. A sprinkler business notice closed the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
West End
Commissioners’ Court
Bates
Pure Soda Fountain Ad Promises Cleanliness and Quality
An advertisement touts a soda fountain's strict cleanliness with metal and marble construction, no wood, and no asbestos. It emphasizes sanitary operation, pure fruit syrups, crushed fruits, and ice cream made from pure cream, inviting the public to try Melba Cream for ten cents.
Japanese Matting Rugs and Art Squares on Sale
Japanese 27x54 matting rugs priced at 50 cents. Prettier 9x12 matting art squares at 2 dollars 75 cents. 9x12 heavy carpet art squares 8 dollars. Complete line of Japanese and Chinese mattings window shades and curtain rods.
Protect Your Business With Bank Checks
A reading promotes using checks to maintain cash balance accuracy. It argues that a cancelled check records payees and passes through bank hands, providing a reliable written record and stronger business system.
Denton County National Bank Closer Look
Denton County National Bank nicknamed The Accommodating Bank appears in records prompting evaluation of its services and community role within Denton County. Officials note its long standing presence and local lending activity amid regional banking shifts.
First Presbyterian Sunday School Talent Money Totals
At services, members reported profits from a Sunday talent plan. The Little Star class led with $107.24, Mrs. Suggs contributed $26, and others listed profits of $5 to $3.50 from hominy, wire goods, self denial envelopes, and peanuts. The day’s total reached about $185.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Little Star
Suggs
Christian Observer
Charlie Aldredge
Gale
W T. Evers
R. P. Lomax
Robi
Lomax
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Claims Skin Cure Power
Bright advert promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as best for skin diseases and burns. It cites John Deye of Gladwin Michigan who spent $490 on doctors before a cure and notes price at 25 cents with recommendation by J F Raley & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
John Deye
Gladwin
Mich
J. F. Raley & Co
Justin to Have Handsome Sew Modern School Building
The Justin Independent School District has awarded the building contract to Ed M Dowell for 12000 dollars. The three story hot air heated structure will include four classrooms on the first floor, a library and offices on the second, and a 54 by 64 foot auditorium on the top floor with stage and music room. Ground space measures 64 by 67 feet and work will start once a site is secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justin Independent School
Ed M. Dowell
McDowell
ICOM
Petition Opposing A and M Consolidation Circulated
Tuesday petition circulated to the Legislature protesting the proposed consolidation of the A. and M. college with the University. The notice notes numerous signers locally and promotes free asthma information from FrontiersAsthma Company in Buffalo, and ends with an advertisement for Long & King groceries and phone number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Paschall
A. & M. College
University
FrontiersAthma Company
Buffalo, N. Y
Carl Kincaid Acquitted In Forgery Trial
The jury found Carl Kincaid not guilty on forgery charges after two other cases against him were resolved. One case was dismissed and another postponed via good behavior terms. Alva Wilkerson’s five forgery cases began with defense motions overruled and a potential insanity defense indicated by the jurors’ questions. The Seonce suit jurors deadlocked 9 to 3 for the plaintiff and were discharged to avoid further county costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Kinkaid
Spencer
Alva Wilkerson
Ed S. Key
Joe
Gambill
Wilkerson
H. H. Lott
Ben Brooks
F. H. Becker
W. J. Wagoner
George Sheridan
J. A. Pruett
Jay Griffith
J. Lawson
C. C Yancey
J. M. Evans
J. R. Terry
M Burch Sconce
A. L. Seonce
G. W. Seonce
Best Known Cough Remedy Promotes New Discovery
For forty three years Dr King's New Discovery is touted as the world's cough remedy. Over three million bottles used last year. It pledges a refund if not effective. J J Owens of Allendale SC touts twenty years of use. Available 50 cents to 1.00 at J F Raley & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
J J. Owens
Allendale
J F. Raley & Co
Justin Tribune reports Miss Hopkins dies after illness
Miss Martha Lee Hopkins aged 18 dies at her parents home six miles west of Justin on March 13 after a week's illness from appendicitis. Remains taken to Aledo for interment. Fort Worth resident Alicea Ripy visiting at G W Harmony home. Justin school trustees award Ed McDowell contract for a three story hot air heated building with two fire escapes. Bid accepted $12,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Lee Hopkins
Justin
Aledo
Alicea Ripy
Fort Worth
G. W. Harmony
Justin School
Ed McDowell
Electric Bitters touted as cure for rheumatism and organ troubles
The ad claims rheumatism stems from stomach liver and kidney issues and promises relief by Electric Bitters. It cites Charles B. Allen of Sylvania Georgia who says four bottles cured his rheumatism and related ailments, with prices at 50 cents and 1 dollar and a local recommendation from J F Raley & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Alien
Sylvania
J. F. Raley & Co,Advt
Littin Barnett Child Dies After Illness
Winfield Herschell, 19 month old son of Mr and Mrs W L Barnett of Oakland Avenue and grandchild of Mr and Mrs J L Barnett, died Saturday evening at home after catarrhal pneumonia. Remains taken to Aubrey Sunday for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield Herschell
W. L. Barnett
Oakland Avenue
J.L. Barnett
Aubrey
Think it Over Please Bear In Mind When You Have Sickness
Advice from a local drugstore urges customers to bring prescriptions for compounding. It promises fresh pure drugs, skilled staff, and accurate work, stressing that it helps doctors’ outcomes and offers 24 hour delivery citywide with no extra charge.
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Ed. V. Price & Co
Wilson-Hann Co
Sunshine Mantle Co
Fox Bros
Eee
HiSide
Bob West
Denton, Texas
East Side Square
Julian Scruggs
Taylor Hardware CO
J W Sullivan
Hill
Sullivan & Hill Attorneys
Craddock Building
t-Law
Shuare
Lod V. Robertson
Raley & Co
Water, Light and Power Department
WMIOE
Denton Co
Grady
Water and Light Department
Frank Raines
J. A. Freeman
Rob J. H. Hopkins
Paschal Building
W. E. McCabe, M. D
R. H. Garrison
A. Suggestion
Peoples Home Telephone Co
McDonald
M.D
Garrison's
M. D. Fullingim, M. DD
Curtis’ Drugstore
Kes
Geo. M. Hopkins
Emory C Smith
N.side Sq
Denton
Texas
Tom Milliken
Guaranty Bank
North Side Square
Woodrum & Davis
West Oak Street
T. Curtis
Sola and Cigars
J. S. Terry the Fair
Denton County National Bank
Long & King
Evers
Hardware Co
Carl Kincaid
Justin Tribune
Littin Barnett
J. A. Minnis
East Side
Denton Steam Laundry
Watson's Tailoring Establishment
Watson Tailoring
Montgomery & May
Schmitz
Lyon-Gray Lumber Yard
W. T
Tom) Morris
C. R. Hamilton & CO
Lipscomb Drug Store
Alester
L. F. Collins
Son North Locust St
J. A. Collins
Mer
W. E. Singleton
ER. E. M’crary
Egan Land Company
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