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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1912
Page
4
Merchants report a sharp boost in work after installing a new telephone system. A grocer notes customers now call three to five times more than with the old one, and a tailor reports similar gains as clients reach him more easily.
LATE PERSONAL NEWS MENTION C. G. Dogsdell from Argyle Elbert Scroggins visits relatives J. A. Buckingham home from the road Mr and Mrs Joe Woodrum Lewisville visit A B Chambers from Fort Worth Fay Jasper visits Lewisville to see Mrs Ola Degan Mrs Kiger to Corinth for word of sick parents John Houser former Denton citizen now in Fort Worth visits Kate Schultz leaves county for Longview Mrs W H Griffin back from Frisco R Garrison returns from Carthage MO after mother’s funeral F W Smith Lyon Gray lumber yard head at Carrollton visits his father Abe Bradley Dallas couple attend funeral here L O Shugart Slidell leaves for Macon GA with Mary Emmicks Mr Shugart’s sister joins for short visit G W Elbert of Fort Worth may move to Denton Rev Harry Burton Boyd returns from Oklahoma colleges Y M C A conferences
Frank J. Cheney swears as senior partner that his firm will pay one hundred dollars for each catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notice dated December 6, 1886 in Toledo Ohio. Cure advertised as systemic and testimonials offered. product sold by all druggists and Hall's Pills for constipation recommended.
County Superintendent McCook and the County Board of Examiners oversee today’s exams in the Commissioners' court room at the courthouse. Three applicants take second grade certificates today, with additional candidates expected tomorrow to pursue first grade certificates.
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.
Airdome concert slated for Saturday May 4 features Kanblem Overture and spring maid waltzes along with popular selections by Lovi Dubal Miumoreske. The program includes V. se September Turkey Trot and other pieces to please attendees. Come out for an enjoyable evening.
Allen F Holloway a carpenter and ten year Denton resident died at his West Mulberry street home Thursday due to dropsy. Born September 15 1860 he was over 51. Survived by wife two grown children Ernest and Mary funeral Friday 4 30 p m at family home with Elder C E Wooldrige officiating burial in LOOF cemetery D S Puckett of Bogota will attend.
Wes announces summer rates for all who enroll on or before June 1. DRAUGHON'S PRACTICAL BUSINESS COLLEGE with G E. Swor as manager invites inquiries via Tryphone 44. The ad promises prompt, first class grocery delivery and right prices from LONG & KING, inviting customers to phone today.
Word arrived Friday of a fire that destroyed the home of Dr. T A Ball near Corinth earlier in the week. The origin is unknown, nearly all personal effects were lost, and there was no insurance. Dr Ball sustained a severe wrench while saving furniture and has moved two miles north of Garza.
Read about a no charge asthma treatment trial with full information available at Frontier Asthma Room 10% Buffalo. Contact for details and eligibility.
Amusement notes say Minnis drug store remains a specialty. The Harrison Tent theater draws a large crowd with a promised comedy titled The Troubles of Billy. The show is described as a near plotless farce with seventeen or eighteen players and songs to boost the humor. Tonight’s unnamed play will be named by a local judge panel. The next performance will be A Demons Power.
In a brisk note about shopping, the piece suggests readers check the hardware ads in today’s paper for deals and price inducements. It highlights advertisements as the source for pantry and kitchen gear needs like skillets and pans.
The plant shipped 12 tons of razors in January and placed an order for a quarter of a million handles. The note mentions a 35 cent Razor We are advised and invites a razor exam in the Window.
The text asks whether one could borrow money today for dire need or a splendid opportunity and how to best establish credit, implying guidance on securing a loan and building creditworthiness. It references practical steps without providing specific methods.
The Missionary Board of the Denton County Baptist Association called a meeting at the First Baptist Church in Denton on Monday May 6 1912 at 10 oclock All members are urged to attend The notice also promotes selling poultry and butter for cash at Barber's Grocery on McKinney Street and mentions regular dinners at the Ideal Restaurant.
We will please you to keep you as a customer and ensure satisfaction. Call us now. Phones 44.
Readers earn good pay by scanning daily ads and often find items they want for less than elsewhere. The message encourages regular ad reading to save money and discover deals.
Precoration day notice asks customers to place orders for flowers in advance. Lilies carnations and roses will be in Friday and Saturday. Fresh in season will also serve “jess buds,” per Kanady Seed House.
Pecoration Day Sunday at Chinn's Chapel will be an all day affair with a morning memorial address by C. B. Wooldridge of Denton and an afternoon speaker to be announced. Dinner served on the grounds. delivery wagons run continually.
Maude S Greene hosts a Chalk Talk at the opera house Monday night. Community notices report Oleo Settler suffers a parasitic stroke at Krum and John Miller has a paralytic stroke near Krum with right side paralysis and speech loss. Denton Lodge No 82 IOOF meets Sunday at 2 30 pm to decorate cemetery with flowers. Mrs Chas Floyd in Tulia critical after telegram. no details.
Special machinery service offers sharpening and repair for laws mowers with guaranteed satisfaction. Mowers called for and delivered. Old phone 42. TEXAS WIRE FENCE CO. 200tfe.
Students at the C I A enjoyed an evening of German and French scenes in the auditorium. Miss Per lit z and class members performed original skits in German and Parisian settings, with notable acting from Mary Simms Lucile Cowdin Edna Duncan and Margaret Sackville.
A compact grocery advertisement touts Turner Bros promise to spend time money and energy to please customers. It invites customers to try the service and contact via phone with the provided number.
F F Ho is ill with gastritis but showing improvement. J M Gurley has agreed to build a 165 foot concrete walk on East Hickory Street from the square to the depot, in front of the Williams property. C W E M plans its next meeting at Mrs T E Berry’s home with a Argentina in focus. leader provided by the president. The Central Presbyterian Ladies Aid hosted a lawn party at the manse with about 156 members and hostesses providing refreshments. J W Kjellberg delivered a bouquet to the Record and Chronicle office, noting the season’s roses are unusually fruitful. Senior class members receive invitations to a faculty reception at Prof Aiota’s home on May 16 and a party by Dolph Evers on May 4. A special music recital at the College of Industrial Arts on May 4 features Stella Owsl ey and Ella Mackinson offering vocal and instrumental performances.
All members of the Fire Department are requested to attend the Memorial services at half Sunday morning by 10 56 o clock in uniform. Members are urged to be present in body. Signed P J Beyett Chief.
Immigration Commissioner W L Sargent visited Denton Thursday and praised the county as the most favored on the Texas and Pacific route with strong prospects. The note followed a recommendation to dine at the Ideal Restaurant for daily regular dinners.
Justice Eli Cherry of Gillis Mills Tennessee suffered a bad leg sore baffling several doctors. He finally used Bucklen’s Amica Salve and was completely cured. The salve cures burns boils ulcers cuts bruises and piles. 25 cents at J F Rajey & Co. You will enjoy the Chalk Talk by Jers Maude Greene at the Opera House Monday night.
Mes and Maude S and Greene present Chalk Talks at the Opera House Monday night with a lively event featuring local performers and comic banter.
A promotional note warns headaches from chronic constipation as a sign of poisons in the blood and urges removing the cause. It touts Curtis' Laxative Syrup as the ideal relief, claiming a modern home-made vegetable formula and a large bottle of 50 cents.
A traveler expresses high satisfaction with a visit to a lodge and a city trip, praising the lodging experience and the urban excursion. The account notes pleasant surroundings and positive impressions of local amenities during the stay.
Bring your fowl to J MM Barbe grocery on East McKinney Street for the highest market price in cash. Will call anywhere in the city for chickens. Roth phones Old and New Martin & Barber.
A local grocer T C Sample seeks May business and invites customers to consider his grocery line this month. The message emphasizes prompt service and appreciation for patronage.
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