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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1912
Page
3
Classified notice lists a spoon shaped lock et and a watch with circle and three links through center, offering rewards for return to this office. Names and details reference Ben Fritz and an address 1831fe WARD.
A black Stetson hat is missing near the Baptist church. Return to this office with any information or the item itself. Reward offered.
For first class wood work beat materials and most reasonable prices see J L Waldrip at acy s Blacksmith Shop. 166¢.
Moreman and Luster offer feedstuff and supplies for horses cattle and other livestock with an automobile line listed. Charlie White oversees operations. Both phones 35.
Local craftsman on N. Crost street advertises reliable shoeing and buggy services at the Blacksmith Shop, noting specialty work and practical repairs for horses and vehicles.
Local ad offers Chepu Bran and corn hay feedstuffs with prompt delivery and full measure. Listings show Arkansas 4112 and Elm Street with both phones for contact.
Help requested for drag work and household goods moving. Contact Brownlow and Strickland. New phone 110 old phone 319. Office and barn at 76 East Hickory. tf
H M Morrison proprietor announces new phone 70 and old shine 34 services with calls available anywhere in the city. Trunks and baggage handling in building upgraded.
An advertisement promotes a dray business offering first class prompt service at reasonable rates. It highlights two large moving vans and specialty household moving with contacts including office and residence phone numbers for quick arrangements.
The fragment notes a conk delivery tied to hone 902 with a new 196 page count. Details are sparse, but reference to 902 and 196 pages suggests a publication or document release. Further readable context is limited.
Small classified note lists autos for hire under Ww. W. Bil, with old phone 330 and new 448. The terse entry provides limited contact numbers for potential customers.
A. R. McGintie offers rental properties in all city directions Denton. Office located one door east of Exchange National Bank.
S A Bushey offers to handle concrete sidewalks and brick work projects. He invites inquiries from homeowners seeking durable masonry services and professional repair or installation.
M Gurley promotes cement contracting with emphasis on quality and fair pricing. He invites homeowners to get estimates and compare value for cement work.
Dr W A Jones and Fralin Dentist advertise locations in Denton Texas, listing two offices on West Side Square and South Side Square with directions and up stairs in the middle of the block.
A notice invites readers to join the growing list of satisfied customers at Fern Matthews' barber shop on the West Side. The item emphasizes the shop's popularity and steady client flow.
Frank Wilkerson operates a meat market on S Elm Street offering fresh and tender meats. The shop references old phone 212 and new number 83.
Magill and Shepard advertise lock repair and sewing machine services with key making capabilities not specifying location or contact details. The terse old style listing implies a small local shop offering repair work and key cutting.
Dr AW Botts announces veterinary and surgical services at the Denton Transfer Co. Lipscomb Dock address with new phone numbers 70 and 298 and old numbers 34 and 486. Contact for professional veterinary care.
Thoroughbred eggs for hatching Indian Runne ducks 1% for 1.50. Partridge Wyndettes and Light Brahmas 15 for 1.50. The Cook's Strain of Buff Orpingtons eggs 1.50 per setting of 15. Rhode Island Reds cockerels and pullets 15 eggs 1.50 Philo Brooder two large coops. Contacts include Captain H R Lyon and W Bailey with phone numbers and locations in Denton Texas.
The Krum Optimist reports business leaders raised 2000 dollars to build an ice plant with 10 ton capacity to start by warm weather. The Santa Fe lines officials Mr Snyder and Mr Dicker son visited to inspect proposed improvements and a new depot is rumored.
The piece urges readers to stretch dollars during the season by studying today's advertisements. It highlights merchants' money saving announcements and encourages taking advantage of these offers for holiday shopping.
The notice urges readers to consider the listed gentlemen in the Democratic primary and to investigate their claims before offering support in July. It frames the announcements as subject to primary action and emphasizes civic involvement.
Local ballot snippet lists candidates for county and city offices including County Judge Sheriff Treasurer Assessor Clerk and other posts. Names include S H Hoskin F Tobin M Millar Gary Lane Reeve Ennen Hawkins Button Wilson Hopkins Key McCook Durbin Higgins McCormick Stover Sullivan Robinson Pool among others.
Fred Hopkins and son Will traveled to Dallas while Rev. Wm. Mackowski joined in a protracted meeting there. Miss Louise Hopkins headed to Brenham. The town received the heaviest rainfall in months, totaling several inches.
Miss Lucy Jolly and Bertha Breeding visited Mrs. Bettie Addelock of Grapevine. Siliott Moore and Alex McMakin traveled to Denton while A B Chambers of Fort Worth visited home folks. The jurist T B Breeding sits in Denton and other residents from Lewsville Waketon Argyle and Oklahoma were noted in this local column.
NAVO News reports ample rain boosts crop ground with wheat oats and corn rising. No Sunday church services due to rain and few chicken pox cases noted. Local residents Bert Adams Earl Britton Leslie Rogers fish on Little Elm lakes. J W Wilson visits. J D McElhannon upgrades farm. Raymond Gibbs finishes Fort Worth business course and returns. Carl Button attends Fort Worth business college.
Bolivar March 25 The ground is thoroughly wet and the grain looks fine. Born to Sam Voss and wife a girl. Mrs. W. K. Miller returned from Mansfield and reported her sister Mrs. Hard improving. Ray and Jim Knox and Ham Vine left for Oregon. Windward Jones of West Texas visited his grandmother Mrs. Ellen Garrison. Frank Miller and family visited in Valley View. Grandpa Ashcroft is sick. Dock Milley and wife attended the Fort Worth stock show. J. B. Wait is still very sick.
In Corinth on March 27, F. Carpenter was building a fence in his bottom land when he found and killed fourteen copperhead snakes under a log. The snakes ranged from a foot and a half to full length. The rain has benefited crops and community health is good.
Miss Ella Boyles died Saturday afternoon at her mother's home after a two weeks illness of pneumonia. Funeral services were by Rev. Sooter at the Methodist church with interment at China Chapel cemetery. She leaves her mother and five brothers, Charles Bob Jesse Turner and Gene of Denton area.
The infant of Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Farker died here. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Metnis of Dallas visited his sister Mrs J. R. Horton. Miss Nene Harr's of Justin was visiting.
Mrs J R Cade traveled to Carlsbad to visit her daughter. Mr Cannon and family from Lillian moved here. J R Cade was in Fort Worth. Mr and Mrs H W Jenkins visited in Aledo. A W Smith was in Fort Worth. Mrs Nina Moody of Pilot Point visited her parents here. Rev Moore of Sherman preached at the Presbyterian church Sunday.
The report notes the season’s best rain with creeks rising about four feet. Mrs. Warren Sparks and kids visit her father-in-law north of Denton. D. Price attended the Fat Storm show in Fort Worth. Mrs. Boyd McCauley visits her father in Commerce. Mrs. Henry Vanham and children go to relatives in San Antonio and Kerrville. Hardy Green ill with pneumonia. W. A. Combest attended a play in Normal Saturday night. Merchant of Venice Up-to date.
March 26 Garza notes show Mr. and Mrs. H. P Swisher and children visiting from Houston. Mrs Lee Cornwell and children from Roanoke guests of Mr and Mrs E. H. Cornwell. J. C Rider in Denton. T. A. McGalliard back from Fort Worth. Jim Riley in Dallas. M. L. Chandler in Denton. Minnie Gammons from Little Elm. Mr Nichols from Dallas. Walter Long in Little Elm. Geo Hansard and Guy Hopper in Little Elm. Mrs M Bailey ill. Mrs Gus Bailey of Denton. Mr and Mrs Geo Hansard of Memphis visiting Mrs J. M.
March weather warns farmers to replant crops as cold conditions persist. Miss Minnie Monschke entertained youths with song. Denton visitors Gertrude Bannett and sister, Grady Horton, Minnie and John Monschke attended. E C Enlow of Frisco and Ed and Jack Meredith of Mingo were present. Milam school house box supper planned for March 40 6. D J Meredith ill.
Aubrey residents report many cross-town visits to Fort Worth Pilot Point and Denton. Rev J W Tincher officiated at marriages of R M Williams and E A Puckett, with others hosting guests and announcing pastor assignments for the Annona circuit and Aubrey church.
March reports farmers finishing corn planting. Denton resident R A Fitzgerald visited Beulah. Miss Barney Willingham returned from East Texas. W D Fortune and family visited Roanoke relatives. Captain J W Willingham of Tarrant County and S C Willingham visited their mother. Birth announced for G A McMakin couple's daughter. Ola Hall of Roanoke visiting father in Beulah.
Mrs A McMakin of Bartonville is visiting M F Brown and family. Harry Ragsdale has a sick child. E W Snyder and family are visiting relatives in Roanoke. Col Bird Little of Bartonville was here.
An article touts Cascarets as a gentle natural tonic for constipated bowels in older adults. It argues aging reduces bowel elasticity, advocates regular nightly use, and claims the product is safe, effective, and available for 10 cents per box at drug stores.
Char Ne Roach visits grandfather HF Freeman near Prairie Mound. A good rain last week followed by a freeze may have damaged fruit. Denton visitors included J. W. Stuart D. F. Yeck O. V. Roach A. M. Stinson J. Gamblin Will Stuart and E. W. Hammonds of Garza.
One hundred dollars reward for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Endorsed by Walding Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists Toledo VA. Cure taken internally. blood and mucous surfaces affected. Testimonials free. price seventy five cents per bottle. Sold by druggists. Hall's Family Pills for constipation also advertised.
Waynesville North Carolina resident F R Huffman credits Thedford's Black-Draught with curing indigestion and heart trouble symptoms. The ad touts the product as a trusted 70 year old vegetable liver remedy and urges readers to insist on Thedford's at 2 cents.
Gossard corset display arrives with ex corsetiere Mrs Woolittle joining Friday evening and Saturday March 29 30. The retailer guarantees Gossard Corsets to fit and satisfy. stock includes per pair priced 350 to 56.
City Council orders a bond election for $9,000 to fund North Ward and West Ward School building improvements. Election set for April 9, 1912 with polling in four wards and appointed judges and clerks. Only qualified, property tax paying voters may vote.
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