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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1912
Page
4
Confederate veterans are urged to meet at the I O O F cemetery next Sunday for a memorial service and graves decoration. Commander Curtis calls members to arrive by 3 p.m. with flowers. F F Hill will give the principal address and other speakers are planned.
The summer session of the Hardy School of Oratory opens in June and runs for six weeks.
A. Logan offers services for students wanting to do an hour of arithmetic algebra plane geometry solid geometry or plane trigonometry each morning for eight weeks. Work begins May 27. A. Logan A M Mathematics DPD H.
A local drugstore advertises accurate prescription work with pure full strength drugs ordered by physicians. They stress careful checking of every prescription and safeguards in preparation, offering delivery across the city and special care for children when guardians are absent.
Ponder defeated Justin 9 to 0 before the largest crowd in Ponder history. Johnson pitched, Harris and Nicholson struck out. Justin had one hit. Umpire Summers. Local observers note several married couples and residents visiting relatives in nearby towns. The high school closed with a graduation class including Fessie Johnston clone Stallings Earl Wakefield Frank Poteet Quinlan Crawford.
An overflow audience at the Hardy School in Denton celebrated the Junior class program with two gold medals awarded to Miss Gladys Russell for the highest standing among girls and Oda Manahan for the top boy. Judges noted close scores among finalists and certificates were presented to completing students.
The Quick Meal stove is praised as a true friend for hot days, cutting kitchen work, saving fuel, and providing safe, pleasant, excellent performance with new styles highlighted.
The Oratorical club at Normal college will present a recital on Wednesday night at 8:26. The program features piano and violin solos, vocal numbers, dramatic scenes, and readings by members including A H Maxey D T Bowles J C Sentell Miss Marguerette Butler and Miss Lucile Prim.
Judge Eli Cherry of Gillis Mills Tennessee suffered a persistent leg ailment treated by several doctors. He believed cancer until Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured burns ulcers and sores. The ad notes price 25 cents at J. F. Rajey & Co.
Willie Powell returns to work after a lightning injury once thought fatal. The United Daughters of the Confederacy set May meetings with Mrs. F E Piner. last Friday’s gathering was postponed. J B Woodrum buys Oak Street grocery from McGeehee & Son, teaming with father W L Woodrum in Fort Worth business. Superintendent Grady says the new city electrical engine will test with steam, dynamo soon after. O M Winghag buys a 1 HP alternating current motor for county rock crushing and Arkansas mill use. First National Bank installs initial fans for the new electrical system.
The Farmers Institute will hold its regular meeting Saturday at the courthouse. Leaders plan discussions on the importance of good seed selection led by N. M. McGinnis of the College of Industrial Arts and a general discussion by attendees. Business items follow the program.
Nobank informs Denton and Denton County readers that it has sold a West Oak Street grocery store to J B Woodrum who has taken charge of the business. The firm thanks customers for support and asks debtors to settle with McGeehee and Son while they maintain office at the store.
A local notice advertises grocery delivery via phone 44. The message pledges first class service with prompt delivery and right prices from LONG & KING.
Mrs Ella F Little, a leading Texas primary teacher, will conduct a no tuition class for six to eight year olds starting Monday June 10. Denton parents are urged to apply promptly as space is limited and priority goes to those entering public school next year. Miss Selma Tetze will offer a few instrumental spots during the Summer School.
The funeral for C. L. M. Crowder who died after a long illness was conducted at his South Elm street residence with Rev. W. C. Lattimore of Dallas delivering the sermon. A trio of singers, followed by burial in the local cemetery, with pallbearers named E. K. Miller H. B. Caddel W. F. Jarrell R. A. Sledge and George Hopkins.
A shopper who buys from home merchants spends more prudently than one who uses mail order houses. She avoids overordering to fill shipments and purchases only what she truly needs, giving preference to nearby stores for better descriptions and accuracy.
An article references Hugh Tallman of San Antonio praising Dr King’s New Life Pills for renewed vigor and health. It claims benefits for stomach, liver and kidney troubles and mentions J. F. Baler & Co as a seller.
J. B. Woodrum announces purchase of McGehee & Son on West Oak Street and will continue selling groceries and country produce. He invites customers to buy with assurance of high market prices, first class goods, and good value.
A local locksmith shop advertises key making and lock repairs. The notice mentions servicing bicycles, including repairs to a bicycle component labeled siphore, and emphasizes quick, reliable keying to fit any lock.
A speaker commends the bread from Smith at the Deal Restaurant, noting it makes excellent toast and is well liked.
A new store named Choice Gifts opened offering a large shipment of elegant stationery and correspondence cards. The advertisement promises finer items at attractive prices.
Advertisement for premium ice cream using Jersey cream and fresh fruits. States higher quality and prices 1.25 per gallon, 5 gallons for 5.00, Hiawatha Cream 1.70. Offers delivery, packing to order, and a phone contact.
Corn looks well as farmers chop cotton and work on wheat and oats. Visitors include C B Davis and C L Lane from Roanoke, Mr. and Mrs. T C Samples from Denton, and Ed Brown and Rutdale family from Bartonville. Mrs. Emma Meadows is improving, and Mrs. B W Meadows remains ill. Local visits and grocery orders are welcomed with phone service noted.
Bolivar May 21 Mrs S Bo In traveled to Collin county. Miss Charlotte Gambil served in the Children's service at the Methodist Church Sunday night. Ideal Restaurant promotes Smith's Bread for better seating. Bell Mound May 20 a daughter born to Fred Howling and wife. Erle Kirsch of Denton visiting. Mrs Wm Makowski visiting Moody parents.
J W Murphy as local agent for the Missouri Kansas Texas Railway Co. of Texas will on June 20 1912 sell to the highest bidder for cash five gravel cars at the Freight Depot Denton Texas. The cars were shipped by Marin Gravel Co and refused by consignee to satisfy freight claim of 125 06 plus demurrage 151 00 and costs. Sale runs 10 am to 4 pm at the M K T Ry of Texas Denton yard.
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