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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1912
Page
3
Lost notice seeks a horse suitable for driving to light phaeton for a month from Mrs J H Cleaveland. Also lost spoon shaped lock etui with mirror initials FE. Return to office. Reward offered for return of the watch lost circle with three links through center. 1851fe
Readable ad fragment notes first class wool or vest materials offered by J. L. Waldrip at Kcy's Slacksmith Shop with generally reasonable prices.
Moreman and Luster list services at N Elm street for feedstuffs for cattle and horses and automobile trips. Charlie White owns a herd and offers transport. Both phones 35.
The ad notes a reliable blacksmith offering corgee shoeing and buggy work, located on Norvet street.
Fragmentary lines mention JHOPs BRAN CORN and wood stove eater, prompt delivery and fall measure. References to ARKANSA S il Elm street and two phones appear, but specifics are unreadable. The fragment offers scattered supply cues without a coherent event or person.
Do you need help all kinds of drag work and household goods moving done. Phone vs. SROWNLOW STRICKLAND. New phone 110 old phone 2710. Office end barn 296 East Hickortf.
Denton Transfer Co of H Morrison proprietor operates a new phone service with calls available across the city. Trunks and baggage handled from Lips omb building at 70 Old Shone 34.
A local moving service advertises first class prompt moving in household and specialty moves. Two new moving vans are highlighted and contact numbers are provided for office and residence lines.
Short classified style notice announces Pure Rich Jersey waste delivery service with a contact phone 902 and a reference to 196p, indicating ad page or price note.
Auto hire advertisement shows W W Billingsley listing old phone 330 and new 448 for contact. The compact notice presents rental service details without additional context or dates.
A. R. McGintle offers houses and furnished rooms for rent across Denton city streets. Options include north south east and west locations with an office one door east of Exchange National Bank.
A. Bushey outlines options for concrete sidewalks and brick work, offering to figure details with the recipient.
M Gurley, a cement contractor, advertises first class work at the right price and invites readers to request estimates.
Dr W A Jones of Nest Side Square and Fralin of South Side Square middle block up stairs Denton Texas advertise their dental services.
West Side shop Fern Matthews Barber invites locals to join a growing list of satisfied customers. The notice emphasizes friendly service and accessibility for the neighborhood.
Elm Street shop offers fresh and tender meats. Old phone 212 New 83.
Magill and Shepard offer repair of locks and sewing machines and can make keys to fit any job. Advertising note appears in the trade section of a local page.
Dr W E Botts listed as veterinarian and veterinary surgeon with office at Denton Transfer Company Lipscomb stock. Contact numbers include new and old phones and a residence line.
Multiple classified notices list for sale items including a well located bungalow in Denton with easy terms. a large Vernon martin bed and assorted furniture. an egg incubator at West Side barber shop. a mule. and a 7 passenger touring car with a brand new motorcycle available for immediate sale. Names appear as contact references J. J Matthews and Toe Johnson.
FOR QUICK MESSENGER service, call both phones 31. W. A BRASHEARS, Manager. Hamilton & Yeatta' office A. A. ANDERSON'S HARNESS and shoe repair shop is now located the door east of Puckett's Grocery. ST
Farmers advertise eggs for setting and hatching from BUFF ROCK and Rhode Island Reds with prices ranging from $1.00 to $2.59 per setting or per dozen. Listings include Mrs. B. F. Soloman Route 2 Aubrey Mrs. A. L Scott Route 7 and Capt H R Lyon Den ton and Philo Brooder. Separate strains offered include Buff Orpingtons Tompkins Kaufman and various ducks and partridge wyndettes.
United States District Judge Hand denied the defense motion to instruct the jury to acquit. The sugar trust trial proceeded in New York with the jury already seated.
A federal jury acquitted ten Chicago packers accused of forming a price fixing clearinghouse for cattle and fresh meat. The case alleged a fictitious test cost and margin system, with information exchanged between New York Boston and eastern offices and transmitted to Chicago, claiming ongoing Sherman Act violations since 1898.
An advertisement touts Pape’s Diapepsin as a harmless digestive aid that relieves indigestion, heartburn, gas, and sour stomach within five minutes. It claims to cure a wide range of stomach troubles, improve digestion after heavy meals, and requires only a 50-cent dose for a whole family.
A Denton store’s classified ad section this week drew many replies as readers answered the advertisements. Advertisers report strong engagement from readers using the advertising columns and paying for listings.
The Chamber of Commerce membership drive shows a possible 200 new members. Secretary Roark reports an eighty seven member gain from Monday efforts with three tag days ending Wednesday. A final list will be published in the Record and Chronicle aiming for about 406 members total.
O P Poe writes that Denton should pursue a commission form of government under a 1909 act allowing cities under ten thousand to petition for an election. The act outlines mayor and two commissioners serving two year terms, duties of clerk, tax duties, police, city attorney, and salaries. The piece notes uncertainties about validity and tax limits remain.
Judge W F Ramsey resigns from the Texas Supreme Court and will run for governor, delivering a campaign speech in Gonzales on March 34. Gov Colquitt appoints Judge Nelson Phillips of Dallas to fill the unexpired term, with Phillips accepting last night. Ramsey had said he would not resign until after the primary.
The notice invites scrutiny of candidates in the upcoming July Democratic primary. It urges readers to investigate the claims of the named gentlemen and to lend their support as the primary proceeds.
A dense list of candidates and offices including County Judge County Treasurer Tax Collector County Clerk Sheriff County Attorney Superintendent and district clerks plus mayor aldermen and ward seats with multiple names and initials announced for upcoming local elections.
A brief notice touts installing screen doors to keep flies out, urging readers to see for themselves how they can save money and avoid bother.
Denton sees unprecedented concrete sidewalk activity with many residents pledging to pave walks from the square to city limits on North Elm and Locust streets. Local leaders anticipate completion of gaps along North Elm and expect East Hickory to enforce a street improvement ordinance to require remaining property owners to install sidewalks.
Advertises Rexall Orderlies as the safest remedy for children and bowel disorders. Claims gentle, non disturbing action with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. Promotes three package sizes and availability at The Rexall Store in Denton through D. M. Curtis and LONG & KING.
Dispatches from Indianapolis indicate Roosevelt delegates plan to bolt the Chicago convention if Roosevelts nomination is blocked by Taft. They aim to form a rump convention to lead a major challenge before the national gathering. Both factions claim a large Indiana majority as the convention opens and the race remains close.
An advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for an incurable catarrh case and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal remedy. It includes endorsements from Walding Kinnan Marvin and a Toledo wholesale druggist firm, with price details and a note to take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Sunday dinner will be served at the Ideal Restaurant, inviting patrons to a plated meal offered by the establishment. The notice highlights a special Sunday service and urges guests to attend.
Breathing HYOMET is advertised to banish catarrh with a complete HYOME! outfit offered for $1.00 plus extra bottles at 50 cents. Ad lists many symptoms including sore throat frequent sneezing foul breath watery eyes nasal congestion and mucus drainage.
SiG EXPRESS presents new hats for women and children with white wash dresses for kids. The display features shaded taffeta and messaline silk fabrics with laces embroideries and trimmings. Visit to see the latest in ladies misses and children's millinery.
Notice from Denton County District Court dated March 11 1912 states the Woman's Shakespeare Club meeting originally set for March 28 with Mrs E D Criddle is rescheduled to be held with Mrs F A Haustein. The document bears clerk W E Durbin’s seal and relates to court writ procedures.
The state commands Denton county officers to summon May J Wakeham to appear at the next Denton district court term to answer a petition filed February 7 1912 in suit No 5331 by J T Wakeham seeking dissolution of marriage. The couple wed September 5 1898 and separated August 13 1908 after she allegedly left with a Mexican named Phillippi.
Notice of sheriff sale in Denton County Texas by J J Case Threshing Machine Co against R A Thornton and F L Denton. The sale on the first Tuesday in April 1912 will occur at the courthouse door in Denton. Property described as 103 210 acres in CB Emmons and Henry White surveys. Judgment $6238.46 plus costs. Sheriff W C Orr issued March 6 1912.
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