Addition to Gasser Sparks Interest in Petrolia Field
Henrietta dispatch reports a new gas well in the Petrolia field flowing 60 million cubic feet daily, one of the largest in the world. Denton may seek a gas pipeline as the field’s output could exceed current city demand, prompting nearby towns to pursue lines. Commerce members have already urged attention to Denton’s wishes.
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Petrolia
Henrietta Dispatch
Denton
Member of Commerce
Dr Kings New Life Pills Ad at Balevr Co
An nineteenth century style ad mocks the earth’s speed through space and promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills. The copy promises no griping and distress and claims the product brings good health and fine feelings for 25 cents at Balevr and Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Space
Banquet Tonight Postponed By Weather Interference
The Chamber of Commerce banquet planned for Wednesday night to close a three day tag contest was canceled due to poor weather. Officials project up to 150 new members, aiming for 700 with better weather, and will announce a new banquet date later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Mrs Sherwood Leads Florence Travel Talk at College
Mrs J B Sherwood continued her Travel Talks Tuesday night to a good audience at the College of Industrial Arts. Prof Adkisson displayed her Florence pictures and described art studies and masterworks by Michael Angelo and Del Sarto, with faithful screen copies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Sherwood
College of Industrial Arts
Florence
Italy
Adkisson
Fort Worth Health Officer Reports No Epidemic Black Smallpox
City Health Officer Dr. Piner told the Fort Worth City Council there is no epidemic, with few cases in the city. He described vaccination and isolation efforts, a pest house outside city limits housing nearly 100 suspected cases, and praise for the mayor and health department for thorough, transparent actions.
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Cty
Piner
Fort Worth
Denton
Calhoun Street
Zgven
Pest House
Argyle
Dctors
Credi
Dallas
Repels Attack of Death From Lung Ailment
Years ago Stillman Greem of Malachite Col claimed doctors gave him two years to live from consumption. He credits Dr King’s Discovery as the lung cure that saved him and urges others to try it. Trial bottle free at J F Raley Co with medicine priced 50 cents and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillman Greem Malachite
Tory
King G Yew
J. F Raley & Co
Dr Ralph Steiner Reports No Smallpox Epidemic in Fort Worth
Fort Worth March 27 Dr Ralph Steiner State Health Officer says no smallpox epidemic in Fort Worth and there is no danger if proper precautions are used.
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Steiner
Port Worth
Ralph Steiner
Fort Worth
Cotton Bales Sold From Held Inventory
Several bales of cotton held from last fall were sold in recent days. C. N. White purchased fifteen bales from J. W. Underwood at 0.45 per pound. C. F. Witherspoon bought ten bales from J. F. Roberts at 0.10 and L. T. Davis bought five bales from H. Crueger at 0.75 per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N. White
J . W. Underwood
C. F. Witherspoon
J. F. Roberts i
L. T. Davis
H. Crueger
Meningitis Sickness Reported in Wichita Falls
H F Davidson a Denton contractor learned yesterday that his little niece Birdie Smith in Wichita Falls has meningitis. The illness is reported as spreading through the area with concerns for affected families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viner
Wichita Falls
H. F. Davidson
Denton
Birdie Smith
Frontier Asthma Home Trial Offer In Buffalo
Asthma information and a free home trial treatment offer are advertised by Frontier Asthma Company located in Room 402 Buffalo New York. The notice promises complete information at no charge and urges readers to contact for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frontier Asthma Company
Buffalo N Tf
A Cand of Thanks From Cotton Family
The Cotton family of Mingo Texas expresses thanks for sympathy and assistance during their recent bereavement. They especially thank the I O F and the W O W for their support. March 26 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Cotton
Mingo, Tex
Magill & Shepard Promote Disinfectants for Poultry
A local ad urges readers to use labeled disinfectants to reduce mites and germs in chicken houses. It promotes ready lines of products and invites customers to visit Magill & Shepard, furniture and undertaking specialists, to learn more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magill & Shepard, Furniture and Undertaking
Insurance Agents Seek Life Fire Cyclone Policy Talk
Policy in the Union Central Co will strengthen your coverage. The message invites discussion on life fire cyclone or accident insurance and promises a pleasant conversation with the insurers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Bailey & CO
Union Central Co
Denton Fire Dept Receives 1000 Feet Of New Hose
The Denton Council Purchasing Committee announced arrival of 1000 feet of new hose bringing total available hose to 3000 feet. Seventeen hundred feet will be on reef at Central Station with 400 to 500 feet in reserve and the rest shared between Normal and C. I. A. stations in the West and North parts. A test will be run Wednesday afternoon to locate defective sections to be returned for repair at no cost. The shipment is valued at 1100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Central Station
Hubbard Bates
Meningitis death reported near Little Elm
A telephone message to County Clerk Button reports the death of Mrs Patterson two miles north of Little Elm. The death is due to meningitis and described as sudden. It is the first meningitis case in that part of the county.
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Little Elm
Button
Patterson
Prayer services urged at First Presbyterian church
The First Presbyterian church asks all members to attend tonight’s prayer service for matters of special importance. The Wednesday prayer meeting at First Methodist has been postponed due to the church undergoing improvements.
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First Presbyterian Church
First Methodist Church
Denton County Farm Land Assessments Compared With Census Values
Denton County assessments for farm lands show a gap versus Census Bureau valuations. In 1910 state per acre value was $14.53, while Comptroller reports $6.58 per acre, 45 percent of true value. Deton county land was assessed at $16.91 per acre versus $23.62 per acre by census, about half again the state average.
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Commercial Secretaries’ Association
Austin
Comptroller’s Office
Federal Census Bureau
Comptroller
Detton
Temporary administration granted in Nail estate case
In the Probate division of the County court on Wednesday Thomas Nail was named temporary administrator to collect a $60 pension voucher. Much rain fell Wednesday forenoon in a steady drizzle and farmers fear poor corn stands due to continued wet cold weather hindering planting progress.
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Fox T. Nail
Thomas Nail
Twins in Fort Worth Adopted by Local Farmer
Fort Worth news reports a farmer, Jones, traveling to Fort Worth and adopting twins Emmett and Zelman Dolan after their mother died. He previously sought to adopt one child but chose the twins, with Rev Morris and Probation Officer Hall involved in their care. Dr J T Curtiss testimonials extol Electric Bitters as a cure for eczema and blood purification, priced 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed by J F Raley & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Mr. Morris
J. T.curtiss
Gi Kan
J. F. Raley & Co
Late Personal News From Denton Area
Lee Zumwalt is in Austin on business. Tom Johnson left for South Texas. J R Cobb is slightly better today. Miss Cockrell of Dallas visits Mrs Herbert Walden. Mrs W R Scott returned after visiting Ardmore relatives. Mr and Mrs M Pace of Haskell guests of daughter Mrs Ed Waggoner in North Denton. Mrs FE L Brown moved to Dallas sanitarium. Sarah Button returned to Little Elm after visiting County Clerk O T Button. Miss Mary Farris returned from Fort Worth visit with Mrs Leon Gantt. Luthey Smith slightly better today after bad Tuesday night. Hon R L Cable, Montague County representative and senator candidate, here for political fences. Dr J M Inge Mrs J A Withers and Judge Berryman Price of Ryan Ok will arrive tonight with Mrs Price who is ill.
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Lee Zumwalt
Austin
Tom Johnson
South Texas
J. R. Cobb
JM. Barrett
Miss Cockrell
Dallas
Herbert Walden
W. R. Scott
Ardmore
M. Pace
Haskell
Ed Waggoner
Denton
FE. L. Brown
Sarah Button
O. T. Button
Little Elm
Mary Farris
Fort Worth
Leon Gantt
Luthey Smith
R. L. Cable
Montague County
Montague Denton
Wise
J. M. Inge
J. A. Withers
Berryman Price
Ryan, Ok
Ryan
Price
Barber's Grocery Buys Chickens Eggs and Butter
Barber's Grocery on East McKinney invites farmers to bring chickens eggs turkey and butter for top cash prices. They offer citywide pickup on request from MARTIN and BARBER.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barber’s
East McKinney Street
Martin & Barber
D&wtf
Wright Woman Sustains Bad Knee Injury in Sanger Arrival
Mrs Gober Wright fell on a sidewalk in front of B H Deavenport residence injuring her knee cap and disabling her from walking for several weeks. She and Mr Wright had just arrived from Sanger and are staying nearby.
DHS Football Team Eyes Local Pool Initiative
Following Ed ward Amherst Ott’s lecture, DHS football players plan a community pool project for high school athletes and possibly the public. They seek an artesian-water site near Alliance and Denton mills, funds for excavation and a dam, and will meet with Chamber of Commerce leaders to chart tentative plans. Jack McMath, a football star, indicated a meeting may be held soon to push the plan.
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Edward Amherst Ott
DHS
Alliance
Denton Mills
Jack McMath
Chamber of Commerce
Knights of Pythias Meeting Urges Local Attendance
The Knights of Pythias 86th order members are called to a Thursday night Castle Hall meeting for vital business. R Ledbetter and C P J Bewett urge all to attend, stating nothing should keep members away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights OF Pythias
Order
Castle Hall
R. Ledbetter
C. P. J. Bewett, K
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for Children’s Skin Ailments
To Mothers And Others use Bucklen’s Arnica Salve to cure eczema rashes tetter chafings and skin injuries in children with perfect safety. It heals boils ulcers piles and other sores quickly. 25 cents at J F Raley Co.
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J. F. Raley & Co
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IVRY
Denton Water, Light and Power Co
East Exchange
J. E. McCabe
Real Estate and Loans Nacional Hank
West Side Square
Palace OF Sweets
A. Collins
Mgr. L. F. Collins & Son
East Lickory St
FOX Brothers & CO
Ben Key
Duggan Abstract Co
Lone Star Restaurant
Just
Fietcher's Damson Plum
Tt. C
East Side
Sherwood AY
Michael Angelo
Andre Bel Sart
FT. Worth
Harcourt & Co
Record and Chronicle Printery Pos 64
Ead Id
Evers Hardware
George and
Robert
George
Denton County National Bank
W. B. McClurkan
Joe L. Blewett
B. H. Deavenport
R. M. Barns
Ass’t
B. H. Deavenport & Co
Denton Puhb
Peath
Euye Moyen
Binscern
Baie
Denton County Assessments
Denton County
J. & Minnis
Jones
Keum
Gober Wright
Hamilton & Yeatts
Stroud & Grant
McKinney Street
Southewest Corner Sq
Fox Bros. & C
North Side West Oak Street
J. H. Cunningham
Prop
MR. Ott
Mill
Ai Minnis
McKinney
Will Locknane
M. D. Fulling
Othee
Curtis Drug Store
W. E. McCabe
Confidentia
Garrison
Denton Teras
People’s Home Telephone
TF Johnson
Mana
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