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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1912
Page
4
A grocer and a tailor discuss the impact of a new telephone on their business. They claim customers bring 3 to 5 times more transactions after adopting the new phone compared with using the old model.
Gribble Springs reports a northerly breeze Sunday night and several local visitors. John Bowles and Agnes Sparkman of Wilam Community wed April 20. Nell Pass of Denton and Alma Whitehead visit home folks. Carsie Ferguson and Minnie Atcock linked to other towns. The Curl child recovers from meningitis. Lee Riney of Sanger and Lester Haynes of Sanger visit Krum. The Thomas household entertains with a singing event Saturday night.
You are invited to phone or send or bring your grocery orders to us. We will take pleasure in attending to them as they should be. Phones a Turner Bros.
Airdome hosts a musical program Friday May 3 featuring Woodland selections Apple Blossoms Echoes from the Opera Love's Dream after the Ball Zallah intermezzo and late popular selections. The music is worth more than the admission and a regular program will also be performed. T. C. Sample notes grocers may serve May needs and IDEAL RESTAURANT advertises fresh fish and oysters.
Denton agent promotes Waterman fountain pens with claims of honesty, merit, and satisfactory service. Advertises large stock and personal guarantee of continuous satisfaction. prices start at $2.50.
A fine grade box paper with each sheet bearing a song grace letter cone in gold and burnished with matching envelopes in fancy boxes. Priced at a special value of 50c.
An advertisement promotes Lord Baltimore writing paper in fine linen finish. The item is offered in pound packages at 25 cents, claiming exceptional value for buyers seeking quality writing materials.
Citizens attended Little Elm decoration day as several candidates and residents joined the event. W B McClurkan returned from Dallas with a new 1912 Cadillac touring car. New suits filed in Denton County court include Denton Milling Co versus W F Stephenson and Lizelia Oxford and husband versus W A Leaty. Central Presbyterian ladies aid plans a social on the church lawn Thursday night at 8 o’clock with all members expected.
Local grocer ad urges customers to call Phone 44 for reliable service from LONG & KING. Emphasizes prompt delivery and right price, inviting phone orders today.
Martha Arnold of 125 Bolivar Street Denton Texas repeats a 1908 statement praising Doans Kidney Pills for kidney pain and backache saying the remedy restored her health. For sale by all dealers price 56 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doans.
County Clerk records show increased real estate transfers with deeds over 5600 filed recently. Transactions include J N Henderson to H G Musgrove for 116.5 acres at F Trevino survey for 8700 dollars and several Blounts in Jessamine Blount estate for 5000 dollars.
Asthma treatment information offered without charge by Frontier Asthma Company Room 102 Buffalo. Free ot care and full information provided.
Minnis Drug Store emphasizes prescription work as a specialty and invites customers to try their groceries and service. Turner Bros. promote their grocer and phone contact, and a named play at the Tent Theater is advertised for Thursday night.
Kanady Seed House lists advance orders for lilies carnations and roses for Friday and Saturday with possible availability of Jess buds if in season.
Local notice promotes Turner Bros delivery wagons passing tours and urges orders for groceries with a friendly reminder that calls are welcome.
State of Ohio Toledo to Toledo County 38 Prank J Cheney senior partner of F J Cheney & Co swears the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each uncurable catarrh case by Hall s Catarrh Cure. Sworn December 6 1886 notary A W Gleason. Cure acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Send for testimonials. sold by all druggists T5e. Take Hall s Family Pills for constipation.
A local notice promotes groceries at T C Samme’s store. It invites customers to call for service and promises courteous treatment and satisfactory value.
The play last night at Harrison's theater ranked among the best with the exception of Mr Jim jaley. The Higher Law, billed as a society drama, impressed with dignity, climax, and fine acting. Tonight's performance is Fo Auld Lang Syne with two premier actors portraying sympathetic brothers in a close bond.
Gillis Mills Tennessee judge Eli Cherry faced a stubborn leg sore feared cancer until Bucklen's Amica Salve healed it. The item notes the salve treats burns boils ulcers cuts bruises and piles and costs 25 cents at J F Raley & Co.
Fine weather favors a good crop for wheat and oats. corn damaged by a sandstorm. Local residents include Miss Nannie Vardaman, Mr. and Mrs KEEF Nichols, Mr. and Mrs. V. Harrison, Rev. FEF M. Griffiths, and others. A children's picnic, a fire at Dr T A Ball's home, and a school term ending are noted alongside a theater play and local business solicitations. Senator Bailey spoke in Denton. people traveled to Dallas and Denton for various events.
A string of brief notices records names and movements of residents from Dallas Muskogee and surrounding towns. People travel for health business or visiting relatives while a number attend church meetings and railroad proceedings.
Miss Lillie Prewitt of Coppell wed Sunday as Dave Jeter died April 25 and was buried in the family lot. A light rain gave way to wind and sand. Stony Ridge school closed with an entertainment. Several Bartonville residents attended the Bailey speech in Denton and others visited Argyle and Double Oaks churches.
In Denton a local store week features advertising columns where readers respond to reps and offered items. The public engagement shows active participation as ads circulate and buyers contact sellers.
David H Jeter aged 72 died Thursday at his son Joe Jeter's home near Argyle bronchitis caused death he was married 54 years and survived by wife and six children Dack Jeter Coppell Sam Jeter Kennedale Ely Jeter Arkansas Mrs Mollie West Brady Joe and George Jeter Argyle burial four miles southeast Interment was at family burying ground Other notes include visits by Mrs Herman Fehlerson of Italy and reports of Senator Bailey in Denton plus locals sick moved and traveling Likewise Texas Wire Fence Co advertises lawn mower service with pickup and delivery old phone 42
The notice states Sunday dinner will be served at the Ideal Restaurant. A short service event details are given for diners, with timing not specified in the fragment.
A reader note highlights how housekeepers and cooks rely on grocery ads to spot discounted items. By reviewing weekly circulars you can snag essentials for your culinary needs at reduced prices and stretch your budget.
In Sanger on April 30 a revival at the Methodist church led by Judge M Thompson of Stephenville and pastor collaboration draws broad interest. R H Oliver oversees song services as F Hill of Denton to speak Friday night while several families state illnesses and visitors travel to see them.
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