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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1912
Page
3
A classified notice announces word counts and publication frequency for ads. It specifies 139 words daily and weekly options and indicates a one week term for the service. Contacts or further details are not provided in readable text.
Short classified notices include a WANTED gas stove and contact Irene Harrell Craddock Building S Elm St, FOR SALE items from J J Melson and others, city trades, 125 acres sandy land near Lenton via Parvin Kittrell, several LOST items, and listings for pasture, housework, and household articles.
Pedigrees furnished from the Acme hog herd headed by Bie Bos 163616. Ed C Yeatts Zancer Texas. Also listings for good heavy work mare sale at Lone Star Marble Yard and pure stock cotton seed, with storage available in Wright building basement near Opera House.
An inquiry expresses interest in concrete sidewalks and brick work and seeks collaboration with a contact named Bushey to coordinate details and planning.
J M Gurley offers first class cement work at the right price with estimates provided.
An old classified snippet lists moving and dray services with names such as Brownlow & Strickland Denton Transfer Co and Parks & Lester. It notes new and old phone numbers, office locations, and that calls can be made anywhere in the city for transportation and household moving needs.
For first class work and best materials at reasonable prices see J L Waldrip at Lacy Blacksmith shop. 166¢.
City Meat Market on West Oak Street promotes best meats at right prices with prompt delivery. Dental listings include Dr. W. A. Jones on West Side Square and J. W. Fralin on South Side Square, middle of block, upstairs.
Dr W E Botts veterinary surgeon announces contact changes for office in Denton along with new phone numbers and old lines. The notice lists transfer company and local Lipscomb area references with updated telephones.
Quick Messenger note lists Silkk vice and urges calling both phones. Mentions J. W. A. Brashears as manager of Hamilton and Yeatts' office. Contains contact prompt for business communication.
W. W. Billingsley offers auto rental services with old phone 330 replaced by new number 148. He advertises transportation options and contact details for patrons seeking hired cars.
IL houses and furnished rooms for rent by A. R. McGintie. North south east and west in the city of Denton. Office one door east of Exchange National Bank. Lawns moved yard work. Phone m son old phone 379. General e Wes Jack-
Public notice invites individuals to arrange scavenging work by contacting telephone number 307 for arrangements.
Local barbers at Kem. Wood Barber Shop in West Side Square advertise clean premises and skilled service. Patrons are invited to visit for grooming.
English and American runner duck eggs for sale best layers. Incubator offers 14 ducks producing four eggs daily. Brahmas partridges and lincoln varieties listed with prices. Write Will Mitchell at Mitchell Barber Shop for details and availability.
The Senate Finance Committee authorized a favorable report on the Lodge substitute for the House free sugar bill. It also authorized an unfavorable report on the House excise bill taxing incomes above $5 000 annually.
A compact society brief listing activities and events for all subscribers. It highlights current happenings and urges readers to phone in orders for the latest news and services.
Readers in Denton respond to daily classified ads offering payments for reading and replying. The ads promise bargains and value, with participants regularly engaging to receive compensation for evaluating the listings.
A fragmentary note suggests scrutiny of political figures named in relation to the July Democratic primary. The text implies an inquiry into their duties and potential support for investigations.
An advertisement notes well kept lawns enhance home beauty and offers mowers that are light runners and easy to keep in shape at reasonable prices. It invites readers to view the showcased models.
AUBREY May 14 W L Davis and daughter Ruth in Denton Frank Powledge of Quanah here Misses Eula and Bessie Bates of Denton visit Mr and Mrs T L Phillips Mrs Geo Wand and daughter of Sanger guests of Mr and Mrs A Coffey J W Allen in Denton J J McCook of Denton here Mrs Hannah Perry and children of Plot Point visit Mr and Mrs Tom Hampton Miss Maud Zumwailt of Denton visits Miss Emma Dyche C W Geerg of Fort Worth was Mr and Mrs Homer Looper in Denton Mrs Jane Bona opened a summer school here Monday with good attendance Hubert 14 year old son of Mr and Mrs Jim Mahan died Thursday of meningitis remains interred in Belew cemetery T L Mullins in Denton Mrs Mary Ballard of Denton visiting here Mr W E Mountain of Milot Point visited Mrs L L Edwards sick but better W C McIntosh in Denoo Mrs Sallie Stanley of Pilot Point visits daughter Mrs Woodford Willie Mae Russell entertains crowd Saturday Rev J R Caviness in Denton
Taylor Hardware Co hosts a Denton High School alumni banquet tonight in the Flks club rooms honoring the 33 members of the 1912 graduating class. Will Francis of 1903 delivers the alumni address as other seniors participate in a program including soloists and readings.
An advertisement touts Electric Hitters as a cure for malaria and associated fevers citing a testimonial from Wm. Fretwell of Lucama North Carolina. It claims the product cleanses malaria from the blood, improves appetite, and strengthens organs and body.
Limited schedule fragments show outbound and northbound flyer numbers with times 7:53 to 11:50 p.m. and notes referencing M. K. T. line 45. The text includes partial flyer identifiers 205 266 248 and times 8:55 p.m. 9:42 a.m.
The slate shows candidates for County Judge and Assessor F E Tobin C F. Witt E Miliek M Gary Callanes J K McKelvy. for Treasurer MM Reeve G Guy Dad Egan J W Nelson. for Tax Collector H V Hennen Sam Hawkins. for County Clerk O T Button. for Sheriff Ww C Orr WwW Fry N C Batis. for County Attorney H R Wilson Geo M Hopkin.
Fragments show Penas and Pacific line times for southbound and northbound trains with numbers and notes. Reads like a partial timetable with references to Dallas and a classified sale line at the end.
Gillis Mills Tennessee resident Eli Cherry suffered a stubborn sore on his leg that stumped doctors. After trying various remedies he reports Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured his burns boils cuts and bruises. Available for 25 cents at J F Rajey & Co.
An advertisement extols Carbole as a superior germ killer to prevent disease at home and in outbuildings. It urges use with 12 gallons of water, promotes a 25 cent per gallon price and 1.25 per gallon bulk option.
The weekly Dead Letter list from Washington DC lists names including Emma Jones Nannie Pearson Lula Richardson Alice Scott Elizabeth Smith Winnie Wood Nita Powers Margie Smith and others. The notice states letters will be sent to the Dead Letter Office May 21 and requests advertising if any person is known to receive them.
An old testimonial from Denton Texas market cites relief for back pain and kidney issues after using Dean's Kidney Pills. The message markets Foster Milburn Co agents in Buffalo New York and promotes low cost ad rates for reaching thousands of local families.
The note urges readers to study hardware ads and price inducements in the issue. It emphasizes ads as a source for bargains and encourages following the advertisements for potential buys.
Land records show transfers from J. W. Thompson and wife to A. H. Alien for a lot and hotel in Aubrey valued at 5 dollars. Several deeds list parcels and sums in Denton and nearby surveys including F. Tre- Vino Mary Polk and Justin with prices ranging from 55 to 8,775 dollars.
Birth notices list multiple families with dates and infant gender. Names include Carter, Smith, Law, Jaxebong, Tate, Larkin, Anderson, Spencer, Regear, Isbell, Habern, and Habern’s spouse noted. Locations cover Denton County, Sanger, Dep ton, and Aubrey with births in February through May.
A Joliet resident thanks Mr J E Cox for delivering her from phthisic pneumonia and a dreadful cough with Lr King s New Discovery. She says she nearly died from coughing before finding relief, and endorses the remedy as quick and safe for throat and lung troubles. Trial bottle offered by J F Raley & Co.
Our delivery wagons are on the go all the time. They pass your door. Your order will appreciated. Try us for your groceries.
Taliafferry shop offers lawn mower sharpening services at the bicycle store. Local readers note convenient equipment and skilled staff providing maintenance for garden tools this season.
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