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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1913
Page
4
The commissioners court re convened to sit as county tax equalizing board. Over 5 000 inventories secured by Assessor Gary and deputies are being examined individually, an onerous task requiring time. After assessment scrutiny notices will go to taxpayers with unsatisfactory renditions to appear and show cause for possible increases.
Miss Margaret Sackville defeated Grace Watkins to claim the Curtis Cup as amateur champion after a best of 25 games. Lara Dyer won the Taliaferro Cup in the novice finals and both trophies will be presented later this week after engraving by the donors. Prof. M. L. Williams presented the trophies.
Minnis' Drug Store offers a wide range of groceries and household goods praised by Denton residents. The Long & King store emphasizes best brands, prompt shoe service, and low prices with phone orders welcome at 44.
Denton Oil and Development Corp reports its Highland Park tract prospect well is at 760 feet. Manager Canfield said drilling paused briefly due to reamer steel dislodgment and would resume Wednesday afternoon.
Logan's Summer School will open May 26 for eight weeks. Courses in advanced arithmetic trigonometry geometry algebra history English and arithmetic will be taught. A Logan principal at Denton High School signs the notice. Gold and silver decorative paint at Minnis Drug Store referenced.
Williamson county men invested 14539.25 in Denton county land as shown by a deed filed Wednesday. A C King and wife transferred 171.05 acres of the west part of the John Scott survey to E G Gillett John D Hughes C C Cody W L Price A S Pegues and C M Bishop in the eastern part of the county.
T. J. Preston, a returned missionary from Chim, will deliver a lecture at the Central Presbyterian Church tonight. The public is invited to attend.
A man buys Dodson's Liver Tone, asks for a refund claiming no help, and receives his money back. The druggist admits the guarantee but the man reveals he finds the product effective and praises it for the family. O M Curtis advertises the liver remedy with a money back guarantee.
The Denton High School Alumni Association hosts the seventh annual alumni banquet for the graduating class of 1913 on Friday May 16 in Chamber of Commerce rooms. A program includes duets readings solos and a luncheon, with Miss Margery Cowan Miss Ella Pierce Miss Ida Shanks Mrs I D Baldwin Miss Margery Ballard Miss Susan Cobb and others performing.
A. G. Allens Big Minstrel show, oldest and largest in its field, will perform in Denton for one night at the cotton yard grounds. Admission is 25 and 35 cents. Also listed is a sale of 5 1 4 acres with a house, windmill, barn and water in house at Avenue A end, listed by Ben Sullivan.
A. G. Allens introduces a new year of performances with a big minstrel show featuring touring acts and local talent. The event promises lively music dance and comedic sketches amid a packed theater schedule this season.
A brief local note announces a Denton picture screening titled Whaty showing today and tonight at The Princess theater likely drawing local attendance and curiosity.
A two reel drama titled In the Days of War portrays blue and gray conflict. It celebrates Denton as a city of education and invites audiences to see themselves in moving pictures. Admission rises to 20 cents for adults and 10 cents for children under 12 due to high costs.
L P Turner and Dallas associates win a franchise from Cooke County Commissioners Court granting rights through Dallas Denton and Cooke counties for an interurban line. Turner plans preliminary work soon as Gainesville residents show strong interest.
The program for the men mass meeting at First Baptist Church Thursday at 8 oclock outlines songs and prayers followed by multiple discussions. Speakers include J N Rayzor J H Legett R A Fitzgerald G W Saunders and others. Topics cover the laymen s role church finances and active worker needs.
Kreso disinfectant at Minnis' Drug Store priced at 25c a pint. Also notes A G Allens Big Minstrel Show Coming Soon and strong claims for Buecklen's Arnica Salve as a universal skin remedy. J T Sossaman reports one box aided a serious skin ailment after other remedies failed. Recommending by J F Raley & Co. LONG & KING promote daily fresh groceries.
promotion for Vinol claims great results for bronchitis and run down conditions backed by Mrs. Frank F. Aline of West Sand Lake New York. The ad asserts Vinol combines cod liver elements without oil with tonic iron and guarantees satisfaction or money back. It also advertises Saxo Salve for itching and lists Denton druggist QO M Curtis with phone link to Groceries and vegetables.
In Curtis' watch department a range of watches is offered with options from cheap, lower quality models to higher grade timepieces. The pitch emphasizes that a better watch lasts longer and is economical in the long run, urging customers to inspect the selection and noting that prices are rock bottom.
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