Niece of local family dies in Wichita Falls
Mrs F Little reports the death Wednesday of her niece Miss Bette Smith in Wichita Falls at 12 50 PM from meningitis. Miss Smith was well known here and had visited Ironton relatives several times.
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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1912
Page
4
Mrs F Little reports the death Wednesday of her niece Miss Bette Smith in Wichita Falls at 12 50 PM from meningitis. Miss Smith was well known here and had visited Ironton relatives several times.
A spilled shipment of cocoa products triggers questions about source and safety. Regulators investigate supply chain gaps as health officials monitor potential contamination and consumer warnings are issued.
The debate will argue the initiative and referendum as beneficial to parts concerned with the recall. Juniors will present the affirmative with Colonel Rayzor and Earl Dyer opposing the Seniors, Paul Baker and Alfred Grant Jr. The public is invited. The C Sharp club and the High School Male Quartet will perform several numbers.
An advertisement claims Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures eczema rashes tetter chatfings scary and crused humors and treats accidental injuries cuts burns bruises with safety. It also touts boils ears old running or foul sores and piles as helped by the product sold at Raley and Co's for 25 cents.
Barber's Grocery on McKinney Street offers cash payments at the highest market price for chickens eggs turkeys and butter. Martins and Barber advertise pickup anywhere in the city for poultry and eggs.
J C Williams, 543 miles into an overland journey to Macon Georgia for a Confederate reunion, writes from Meridian Mississippi about lodging difficulties and care from locals. He travels about 20 miles daily, passing through Newton Clinton Jackson and other towns, hoping to reach Macon in time despite scarce overnight lodging and mixed sympathy.
Five years ago doctors told Stillman Gree of malachite, Colorado that he had only two years to live from consumption. He credits Dr King’s Discover lung cure with saving his life. He urges others not to suffer from coughs and throat trouble and notes trial bottle is free. Ratey & Co. advertise the medicine at prices shown.
Dirts and Luther Foster in Krum announce a boy born March 17. Jno and Dutton in Krum report a girl born March 20. Dave Brasely in Krum welcome a girl born March 19. Geo Dobson and spouse near Aubrey record a girl born March 10. Arthur B Whilock and wife near Aubrey report a boy born March 15.
The death notice records the passing of Franklin West Wood on March 16 at age 10 days. Garza is listed in connection with the notice.
Fragmentary item notes the earth’s rapid movement through space and references a medicinal product from Ralev& Co. The text reads like an editorial or ad snippet and mentions Dr. King and a claim of “cool health and fine feelings.”
Another meningitis case was reported Wednesday at Lewisville though the afflicted person’s name was not known to the County Health Officer.
A note advertises free information on asthma cures and treatments. It mentions contact at Frontier Asthma, Room 102, Buffalo, NI, promising no charge for the information.
An advertisement encourages using disinfectants to prevent mites and germs in poultry settings. Magill and Shepard, furniture and undertaking, promote their line with claims of reliability and reduced future worry and expense.
Union Central Co outlines policy options for life fire cyclone and accident coverage. Representatives invite discussion to tailor coverage to your existing policies and needs.
O. E. Cobb delivered in Lewisville a check for 76 572.92 covering par and accrued interest for the Lewisville road bond issue, final payment awaited legal formalities. Purchasers led by John H. Wood of Dallas had delayed the funds. once bonds are delivered construction can begin when weather allows.
Mrs Bertha Kunze Baker, who impressed last year at Lee auditorium with Maeїerlіnk Uluwebird, will perform Maeterlinck Pelleas and Melisande at Wright's Opera House Monday evening. Proclaimed by the Ariel club to secure prospects of a large audience.
Miss Annie Peel of Pilat Point about 40 was adjudged insane Thursday. She will be taken to Terrell as soon as possible. Trial revealed hallucinations and clear insanity. She was moved to the county jail after the proceedings.
J M Barrett remains in unchanged condition while another man, Smith, is reported critical. The Young Ladies Sewing Society gathered with Miss Mettie Kate and Frankie Payne. Marsha Goode jailed two strangers for train riding. First Baptist choir to meet Friday at 5 pm and the Aid Society has no meeting. County workers urge attendance at the Lewisville meeting on March 30, 1912.
Persistent cold and rain disrupt tax assessment work across the county. Deputies struggle to perform duties as both city and county assessors face delays and drayage in their operations.
Hall's Catarrh Cure is promoted with a $1000 reward for incurable catarrh by F J Cheney Co Toledo. Endorsers Walding Kinnan Marvin Wholesale Druggists Toledo attest to Chenys integrity and ability to fulfill obligations. Also sells Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A reader notes that despite the house being rented, advertisers keep calling about the listing. The letter highlights persistent demand and the value of advertising for rental notices.
Why pay rent when you can own a farm or home with easy terms. 160 to 825 acres offered near town with cultivation and timber, plus small city houses under 30,000. Trade options available with farms or city property. Lipscombe Land Co Denton Texas lists properties and markets Electric Bitters for eczema as a useful remedy from Dr J T Curtiss.
W W Keith visits from Dal Geof Hopkins now in Gainesville on business. John B Thomas in from Parvin yesterday. Dr Jil Rowe was in Dallas on business. Egan family of Gainesville visit his mother here. Lee Zumwalt returns from Austin on business. Mrs Graham Payne of Fort Worth visits her mother. KH Evers attends State Hardware Dealers meeting in Dallas. John G Ware and daughter visit Preston Ware and family on North Elm. Otis E Carroll of St Louis guests of J M Magli on Bolivar street. Dr J Blount operated on Wednesday recovering well. Ira Odell, juror, returns near Celina. Cotton acreage to be cut by about 50 percent.
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