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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1912

Page

4

Denton Boy Sets New State Record In Discus Throw

Eugene Berry of Denton Texas University wins first in the discus at the intercollegiate meet with a new state intercollegiate record and a gold medal. Liemer Bruce also places for Texas University as the team competes against A M and others. Berry writes home describing his surprise win and plans for Birmingham.

Eugene Berry Texas University T. Ki. Perry Aiong Texas U. A. and Daniel Baker College Baylor University Denton Liemer Bruce Texas Birmingham Eugene Berry

Insurance Policy Offer from Texas Company

A formal notice presents a proposed insurance policy in Texas with stated coverage and surplus figures. It mentions insuring a title against all claims and cites a policy issued by a Texas company with specified monetary amounts.

Texas

New Teachers Appointed at North Texas Normal

Two new instructors join North Texas Normal replacing resignations. Miss Shaffer from New York will teach home economics succeeding Miss Bumpass, and Mr. Vitz from Illinois will take over main training succeeding Prof. Tripp. Last day of the 1911-12 term is Wednesday with exams starting Thursday. Turner Bros. grocery ad ends.

North Texas Normal Aliss Bumpas Planche Ie Shaffer Miss Shaffer New York New York State Normal Colima University Teachers’ College Columbia UC. A. Tripp Hodof Vitz Tilingis Louissifte Training School Purdue University Indiana

Baby Falls Into Deep Well In East Town

An 11 month old baby of a Brown family, living on the JL Rudden place east of town, fell into a 30 foot old well Monday morning. The child landed headfirst but was unharmed, standing in a foot of water when pulled out by the father and neighbor.

Brown JL. Rudden Tall Clay Beeler

Special Summer Rates for Early Enrollment

We offer summer rates to all who enroll on or before June 1. Investigate. We are here to stay at VWRAVOGCHON'S PRACTICAL BUSINESS COLLEGE, G. E. SWOR, Manager.

Vwravogchon G. E. Swor

First National Bank Moves to New Quarters

The First National Bank will begin moving Thursday to its new quarters on the south side of the square. A 6,000 pound burglar-proof safe arrived Tuesday and was installed Wednesday. An expert from Dallas assisted in placing the safe inside the vault doors. The new quarters are among the state’s handsomest. A fuller write-up will appear later.

Natonal Bank Dallas

Turner Bros Promises Free Frontier Asthma Service

A fragmented ad promotes a free treatment claim from Frontier Asthma and urges readers to phone Turner Bros to try their service. The message emphasizes savings and customer satisfaction as a lure for potential customers.

Frontier Asthma Buti

North Texas Normal Closing Exercises in May

North Texas State Normal College celebrates closing exercises May 22 to May 28 with exams, a May 22 oratorical contest, a May 22 music concert The Sleeping Beauty and inter-society debate May 24 The Alumni meeting May 25 and address May 25 The baccalaureate sermon May 26 The class play May 17 and commencement May 28 with Dr W S Sutton delivering the address Certificates and diplomas will be awarded. TURNER BROS offer grocer delivery by phone or bring orders.

North Texas Tveenm Miss Boylan A Directress Sleeping Beauty John H Reagan Robert Ti. Lee Nocwat W. L. Wills J. A Rice Fort Worth W. S. Sutton Austin

Late Personal News Malls From Denton and Nearby

Mrs. Stanley Cowan of Justin visits Denton relatives. Miss Lee William tours Dallas with Mrs Geo. K. Tabor. W. K. Neighbor of Mineral Wells visits his sister Mrs. Horace Juckett. Far Worth visitors return from Dallas. Charles D. Adams and sister go to Dallas for a stay. R. S. Lovett of Union Pacific travels through Denton in private car. Mr Harrel and daughter Lucy Clare of Louisiana visit Conly family. Mrs. W. B. Francis hosts Dallas guest Hi Groves returns home. James Groves visits Eris Turner. J. K. Doyle of Millsap visits Assessor E. Miller. William Pank and Charles Adams of Mexico visit A. J. Banks and Mrs. Sullivan. Visitors from El Tigre in Yzabela region. Rev A. T. Cooper leaves for Greenville Wo ypetea conference. addresses Local Service. Mr and Mrs. M. Pave of Haskell depart for Dallas. C L. Billingsworth and Jim Pace also head home. We Want your grocery orders. Call us. Phones 4 LONG & WING.

Stanley Cowan Justin Denton Robert Taylor Teft Corsicana Lee William Dallas Geo. K. Tabor W. K Mineral ‘Wells Horace Juckett Chinizs Far Worth Joan Aodam Charles DP. Adams Irs J. W W. Sullivan W. B. Francis James Groves Eris Turner J. K. Doyle Millsap Assessor Br. Miller al. Doyle J. Ti. Doyle Denton County Parker County William Pank Charles Avams Mexico A. J. Banks J. W. Sullivan el Tigre Yzabel Bisnors A. T. Cooper Greenville North Texas Mr. Cooper

Harvest Prospects Spur Denton County Labor Advert

The message forecasts the largest wheat and oat crop in years in Denton County and invites farm laborer requests. It states the bank will advertise at its expense to match numbers and timing, with no binding obligation on either side. Eligible parties are asked to mail or write their estimates to L Blewett, bank president.

Denton Denton Steam Laundry Denton County

Gilts for Graduates invites inspection of our fine

The notice invites graduates to inspect a consignment of gilt items described as a fine collection. Details are limited in the fragment. Further information appears in the continuing notice.

County Judge Returns From Austin on Bond Reissue

County Judge Hasting returned from Austin after efforts to secure an order canceling the old Leowigville district bonds and authorizing a new issue due to an engraving error. The order was passed and will be certified to the Comptroller and sent to Austin. The bonds have been sold and buyers await the arrival in Cincinnati to pay the purchase money.

Hasting Austin Leowigville Erro Hosking Comptroller Agreing Commissioners Court Hhe Cincinnati

City Cemetery Decoration Day Plans Noted

Decoration Day will be observed at City Cemetery on Sunday May 19 with Confederate veterans participating. Supt J M Magill asks all lot owners to clean lots in readiness for services with the notice dated May 1.

City Cemetery J. M. Magill Confederate Veterans Old Cemetery

Denton First Methodist Primary Grades enjoy park outing

The First Methodist church primary students, joined by parents, rode a street car to the park for an afternoon of games and big swings. A tasty supper was served around 6 o'clock, marking a pleasant social event hosted by local families.

Phi First Methodist Church

Local News In Brief Shows Several Health Updates

Mrs. G. W. Raines has improved after illness. Willie Powell son of Case Powell recovering after being struck by lightning at Spring Side Dairy farm. Prof W. D Butler to lead a First Methodist prayer meeting with full attendance expected. Gov Colquitt names Drs W. H Bruce and W. B. Hizzell to U S Playground and Recreation meeting in New York June 8. Bridge man thought to recover after serious injury near Argyvie. Mr Steele also improving after same wreck.

G. W. Raines Willie Powell Case Powell Springside Dairy Farm First Methodist Church W. D Butler Gov. Colquitt Lenton Drs W. H Bruce W. B. Hizzell United States Playground and Recreation Association New York Thoughton King Argyvie Mr Steele

Godwin and McClosky finish Ficore flats in Cleburne

Denton contractors Clyde Godwin senior member oversee completion of Ficore flats at Cleburne cited as among their five in the state. Contract price about 21000 dollars and a June deadline to finish the job.

Farmers Institute Meeting Set for May Twenty Fifth

Announcement states the Farmers Institute will be held here Saturday May 25 with an interesting program. Organization will be undertaken and aims of usefulness proposed for all interested attendees. The event begins at and emphasizes community benefits.

Varmers Tarentans Usefilnes

Hardy School of Oratory Summer Session Opens June

Summer session of the Hardy School of Oratory will open June with six weeks. Mob. AL LOGE. Members will meet tonight in Dr. Jones office at o'clock for important business. Lt W. A JONES, Secretary.

Hardy School of Oratory Dr. Jones W. A Jones

Local Notes From Plainview May 14

May 14 Plainview notes report AS B Crawford attending decoration at Lewisville and W Y Barnett visiting Plano. John Miller and wife visited his parents at Krum. Ford fell on a hoe and injured his arm. I S Donald sold 150 head of beef cattle last week.

Plainview News Plainview B. Crawford Lewisville W. Y. Barnett Plano John Miller Krum Differ Ford Nat I. S. Donald

Half Price Gloves special on baseball goods

Sam making offers remnants of stock to close out items including mitts masks bats and gloves at Half Price Gloves. Window display promotes savings as stock clears.

Sam

Junior Class Exercises Postponed by Miss Hardy

The Junior class exercises at Hardy College of Oratory were moved from Monday night May 27 to Tuesday May 28 due to Penton High School commencement events. Miss Hardy announced the postponement to accommodate the conflict.

Hardy College of Oratory Hardy Penton High School

Pay annual alumni dues by Friday night

Please pay your annual dues at once. If your name stays on the roll, dues must be paid by Friday night. Alumni may invite guests with 25e per invitation. Leave your dues and guest list with 25e per invite at Exchange Bank, Ra ley & Co. or Dre Place. Ten words six times ic.

Alvin Bush Exchange Bank, Raley & Co Dre Place

Three Horse Thefts Proved Strays Farce Say Officials

The Sheriff's office investigated three reported horse thefts in recent days. Each case ended with a finding that the horses had merely strayed and were recovered, involving John Wright Lute McMurray of Denton and Lee Brooks of Justin.

Sheriff's Office John Wright Lute McMurray Denton Lee Brooks Justin

Texans Praise Dr Kings New Life Pills In Health Claim

Ilueh Tallman of San Antonio writes that Dr Kings New Life Pills deliver hearty vigorous life. He says they put new life and energy into a person and are the best made for stomach, liver or kidney troubles. Sold by J. F. Raley & Co.

Ilueh Tallman San Antonio

Best Goods for the Money in Buying Power

Readers seek value in purchases with focus on quality price and longevity. Experts advise comparing prices, checking warranties, and evaluating total cost of ownership to maximize value over time.

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