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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1912

Page

3

Classifieds Corner For Sale And Wanted Items

For sale second hand six foot Plano reaper and farm implements. Wanted second hand gas engine. Gene Harrell Craddock building S Kim St. For sale or trade 125 acres sandy land east of Denton see Parvin Kittrell. Pasture for 100 cattle J W Jagoe. One pair heavy horses seven foot Deering binder S W Kanady. Sale of two story brick building on North Side square occupied by First National Bank see W T Johnson. Tomato and cabbage plants for sale old phone 374 new 295 screen. Pasture to let good pasture for 20 head 12 miles north of town W J Waggoner.

Denton Parvin Kittrell North Side Square First National Bank W T. Johnson W. J. Waggoner Texas Denton County

Pure 5 Lock Rowden Cot Top Seed for Sale

Classified note advertises a Pure 5 lock Rowden cot as top seed available in Missouri. The short listing includes an initial of A Hans and a brief descriptor, with limited readability for further details.

PURE Rowden Cot

Storage space for rent in Wright Building basement

Advertisement offers ample storage room to rent in the Wright Building basement and mentions the Opera House building as another option. Contact W. C. Wriebu at 206 fe for details.

Wright Opera House W. C. Wriebu

Special Course Scholarships at Draughon’s College

A notice offering two months of scholarship in English arithmetic spelling penmanship letter writing and punctuation at Draughon’s Business College. Investigates the program and scholarship value of 215.00 dollars for qualified applicants.

Draughon

Concrete Walks and Sidewalks by Cement Contractors

Concrete walks or brick work offered by S. A. Bushey and J. M. Gurley. First class work, right price. Get estimates.

S. A Bushey J. M. Gurley

Denton Transfer Co Moving Services Ad

Help wanted and moving ad offering drag work and household goods moves by Brownlow and Trickland. New phone 110 old phone 310 headquarters at Offee and barn 36 East Hickory in Denton. Call Morrison at 70 or 34 for citywide trunk and baggage delivery.

Brownlow &Trickland East Hickory Tf Denton Transfer CO HM Morrison Prop

Dray Service Ad by Parks & Lester

Local drayage firm Parks & Lester promotes first class prompt moving service with two new moving vans for househo ld moving and specialty jobs. Office phones 342, residence 1413-3r old or 381 new.

Parks & Lester

First Class Wood Work Ad by J L Waldrip at Lacy Shop

J L Waldrip advertises first class wood work using best materials and reasonable prices at Lacy Blacksmith shop located at 16466.

J. L. Waldrip Lacy

Poultry and Slats City Meat Market Ad

Poultry and slat meat at Western Oak Street market offers best meats at right prices with prompt delivery. Old phone 131, new 34.

City Meat Market West Oak St New Rght

Dentists W A Jones and J W Fralin Ads in Denton

Dr W A Jones dentist located at West Side Square and J W Fralin dentist at South Side Square middle of block up stairs Denton Texas listed in local directory style notice outlining practitioner options and locations.

Dpenticta W. A Jones Dentist West Side Square J. W. Fralin South Side Square Denton Texas

Dr W E Botts Veterinarian and Veterinary Surgeon Office

Dr W E Botts a veterinarian and veterinary surgeon lists office in the Linscom block Denton Transfer Co New phone 76 old phone J Residence phones old 486 new 24% Blue.

W. E. Botts Denton Transfer Co Linscom

Autos for Hire and Contact Numbers

Autos for hire listed under W. W. Billingsley with old phone 330 and new phone 148 for arranging rides or services.

W. W. Billingsley

HOUSES AND ROOMS FOR RENT IN DENTON NEAR EXCHANGE NATIONAL

A. R. McGintie offers furnished rooms and houses for rent in Denton north south east and west. Office one door east of Exchange National Bank. Lawns mowed general yard work. Wes Jackson and son old phone 379. Anyone needing scavenger work call No 307 or either phone.

A. R. McGintie Denton Exchange National Bank Wes Jackson

E M Wood Barber Shop Ad on West Side Square

Clean shop with skilled barbers invites patrons to visit. Local ad notes quality service and friendly atmosphere.

E. M. Wood West Side Square

Arkansas Mill Feedstuffs and Wood Delivery Service

Advertises chops bran corn hay and other feedstuffs along with stove and heater wood. Promises prompt delivery and full measure from Arkansas Mill at 8 Elm Street with both phones listed.

Arkansas Mill Elm Street

Thoroughbred eggs for sale and duck eggs available

English and American duck eggs for sale. I have 14 ducks and produce 14 eggs daily. Plenty of eggs on hand at $2 per setting of 13. See or write Will Mitchell at Mitchell's Barber Shop Route 7 Aubrey.

Will Mitchell Mitchel's

Sleeping Beauty Lyceum Concert At Normal College

The last Normal lyceum number The Sleeping Beauty will be presented tonight at the Normal college auditorium. Miss Boylan directs the musical groups as they close the year with a cantata featuring talented students and Prof. A. G. Pfaff in a leading role. The concert begins at 8 30.

Gven Normal College Auditorum

Remarkable Recovery From Typhoid Pneumonia Cough

Mrs J E Cox of Joliet Illinois credits Dr King's New Discovery with curing a dreadful cough during typhoid pneumonia. She says doctors failed to help until the remedy, now nearly ending her cough, saved her life. Guaranteed, 56 cents and 1.00. Trial bottle free at J F Raley Co.

J. E. Cox Joliet J. F. Raley & Co

North Elms Street Grading Under Way This Week

City crews grade and repair North Elms Street this week. A new suit filed in County Court names Denton County National Bank versus Houston Stiff, P. C Withers and W. S. Fry for debt. I H Fchweer is sick.

City Street North Elms Street Denton County National Bank Houston Stiff P. C Withers W. S. Fry Fchweer

Political Announcement Aims at Democratic Primary Support

A political notice under the Democratic primary section urges readers to investigate the claims of listed gentlemen and to show support in the July primary, indicating ongoing internal party consideration and fielding of candidates.

Local Ballot Names for Montague County Officials

Fragmentary OCR lists candidates for State Senate District 31 RL Cable Montague Local Representative Alvin M Owley County Judge H Horkine Assessor F E Tobin Tax Collector H V Hennen Sam Hawkins Sheriff W C Orr County Clerk O T Button Commissioner Precinct No 1 John F Morgan and other county posts with several unreadable entries.

Mrs W C Kimbrough Hosts Evening Of Five Hundred

Mrs W C Kimbrough entertained Wednesday afternoon with five hundred at her North Locust street home. Stella Owsley won the top score and prize. Mig Ross Floyd was consolation. Guests included Cuvier Lipscomb E D Cridgle J L Blewett and many others. A daily salad and ice course followed.

W. C Kimbrough North Locust Street C. L. Dargis Mesdames Cuvier Lipscomb E. D. Cridjle J. L. Blewett H. G. Allen A. L. Banks J. 8. Crawford George Moore J. Ed Wilson S Earl Johnson Robert Evers Taylor J. H. Philips Prisstly

Local notices and social visits in Bartonville Denton area

In Bartonville and Denton area social visits are reported among families including Mrs Lucy Jolly visiting trends in Denton and various relatives from Argyle Justin Roanoke and Denison. A public sale notice from W C Murphy agent for Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway set for June 20 1912 in Denton to auction 5 cars of gravel to cover a freight claim and demurrage plus costs.

Bartonville Barttenville May Lucy Jolly Denton B. Chambers Fort Worth Joel Chambers Mary Hudson T. B Breeding Argyle A. C. Wilkerson Justin Ed Broun Beulah Reed Hughes Vap Zandt S. J. McQuinn Lewisville Broom Reede Hughes Joy Tisdale Homer Gibbs Gilbert Wess Hall Orpha Wingo George Jeter Johnnie Robbins Roanoke Tom Robbins Fronie Chambers Doy Denison W. B. Garrison Grover MceMakin A. McMakin Texas W C Murphy Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Co Wiggins and Michaud Marin Gravel Co Consignee W. Co. Murphy

Denton County Board Classifies High Schools Listed

County board action shows how high schools in Denton County are classified. Officials publish the enrollments and program designations affecting funding and district alignment for the upcoming year.

Denton County Schools Classified. County Trustees Announce Grades

County Superintendent J J McCook with trustees Charles G Thomas W A Combest W R Laney E F Proffer and J E Riley release the annual classification for Denton County schools noting eighteen county high schools outside Denton City. They urge adherence to the State course of study and emphasize thorough mastery before promoting to higher grades while detailing numerous districts and grade configurations across primary intermediate and high schools for colored and white schools.

McCook Charles G. Thomas W. A. Combest W. R. Laney E. F. Proffer J. E. Riley Denton County Denton City Texas State Department of Education Black Jack Sand Hii Litsey Burgka Gourley Fairview Light's Chapel Kelso Union Hill Goodview JnOr Oribbble Springs Prairie Chapel Mustang Blue Mount New Hope Elm Ridge Zion Salt Branch Lloyd May Brown Chistal Drop Shady Grove Prairie Mound Lane Sunnydale Independence Belton Dobson Robertson High Point Hackberry Lake MacCurley Hawk Stony Ridge Elizabeth Beulah Double Oaks China Chapel Willow Springs Flower Mound Donald Liberty Hill Hilliard Walnut Grove Pecan Pilot Knob Hawkeye Liberty New Liberty Midway Helms Milam Mannilla Rock Hill Bernard Bolivar Friendship Goodhope Spring Green Valley Stoor Cooper Creek Center Parts Argyle Little Elm G. Itfoma W. R Ucanet E. F. Proffen J. EK Riley J. J. McCook

Record of social notes and current events for subscribers

A compact society brief notes what is happening in the social world and current events. The column promises timely updates to readers who enjoy after supper reading.

Socia

Turner Bros Grocery Delivery Service Offers Fast Wags

Our delivery wagons are on the go all the time. They pass your corner. Your order will be appreciated. Try us for your groceries. Phones Turner Bros.

Denton Trust Company Turner Bros

Electric Bitters touted as malaria cure

The ad claims mosquitos spread malaria and typhoid, causing fever and weakness, but Electric Bitters purge malaria from blood and restore health. It cites Wm. Fretwell of Lucama NC praising three bottles. Sold for 56 cents at J F Raley & Co. for stomach liver and kidney ills.

Wm. Fretwell Lucama N. C J. F. Raley & Co

LONG & KING Grocery Promises Customer Satisfaction

Local grocer affirms commitment to shoppers with a friendly sales pitch. The notice invites customers to call for service and states phones are available for contact.

Late Personal News From Fort Worth Area

Mr and Mrs P C Withers return from a visit in Fort Worth. Yewell Coleman leaves for Vernon to spend the summer. Mrs R M Kelso returns home to Fort Worth after visiting Denton relatives. Mrs S S Perkinson and daughter Floy visit W T Fouts. they depart for Riverside California. Rev Perkinson has accepted the pastorate of the First Christian church there. He previously led the Denton church.

P. C. Withers Fort Worth Yewell Coleman Vernon R. M. Kelso Denton D. Perkinson Floy W. T. Fouts Riverside Cal Rev Perkinson First Christian Church Perkison

Notice of Sale in Estate of Mrs Addie Fay Denton Texas

Executor B F Paschall will sell at auction on June 4 1912 at Denton court house door property in Denton Texas Lots 18 20 and 22 on Fast Congress Avenue described in the will for the estate of Mrs Addie Fay deceased.

Addie Fay B. F. Paschall Denton County Texas Denton Denitbak Bas _inty AR É& Corr Co Zirvev Hovees Addle Fay

Local Grocery Sold to J B Woodrum in Denton

McGEEHEE & SON announce the sale of their West Oak Street grocery store to J B Woodrum who assumes management. They thank customers for support and urge continued patronage to Woodrum. All accounts due to the firm should be settled. offices remain at the store.

Denton Denton County West Oak J. B. Woodrum Woodrum McGeehee & Son

New Grocery Store Opens West Oak Street Vendor

J B Woodrum announces purchase of McGehee & Son grocery store on West Oak Street and plans to continue selling groceries and country produce. He offers top market prices for produce and invites customers to become clients, urging use of classifieds for selling.

McGehee & Son West Oak Street J. B. Woodrum

Fine Candies Arrive from Factory to Stock Local Shop

A shipment of Nunnally's Fine Candy has just arrived by express from the factory and is stored in a large refrigerator for sale. The display promises high quality confections from Reading makers kept in prime condition until purchased.

Reading Express Nunnally

Our Prices Are Attractive First Class Merchandise

The advertisement promises first class merchandise at lower prices matching higher price brands. It invites readers to call to verify and to enjoy a pleasant trading experience with the seller.

Mathematics teacher offers morning work eight weeks

Advertisement from A Logan Mathematics DH AH announces morning arithmetic algebra plane geometry solid geometry and plane trigonometry tutoring for eight weeks starting May 27. The note invites students to secure services for extra work to improve the next year’s math.

Begn A. Logan A. M D H

Insurance Promise Across Claims in Texas Policy

A Texas company issues a policy stating title insurance against all claims. The policy notes $1,000,000 capital and $1,000,000 surplus backing.

Texas

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wiscellane Rouse Smali Phaeton and Harness ABNEY Jersey Fry Gene Harrell Craddock Building S. Kim St J. W. Jagoe S W. Kanady Lwide Dhraymen J. W. A Brashears Hamilton & Yeatts Automobile Line Poultry Department Scott Aubrey Utle Miss Boylan State Senate RL. Cable Montague Alvin M Owsley H Horkine Tobin Prank Witte E. Miller M. Gary C. L. Lane J. K. McKelvy County Treasuer Reeve J Guy “ F Ded Egan William Nels&os H V Virgil) Hennen Sam Hawkins O. T W. C. Orr Batis Pear H RR Wilson Geo M Hopkins W E. Durbis T. Higgl.s Justice Precinct Willian McCormion George Watson C C. Sullivan G. L Granville John F Morgan J. B John) Johnson G. W. (Walker) Riley W. F Fred) Cunningham T S.atcheson J A Sweat Beyett’s Confectionery Moon Bros Taylor Hadware Co Denton Society James Emory Barton Misses Lowell Minnie Hawthorne Pauline Stiff Ruth Widom Alans Curtis Stiff King Mesdames Fev Elizabeth Lomax Jewell Evans Christal Poole France May Long Dorothy McCray Nina May Shepard Laura Dean Wisdom Mabel Frances King Eugenia Clare Kng Nancy Christal Mary Abney Fern Turner Cyntha Hauslein Leone Turner Colleen Wilkerson Annie Miller Clara Phinizy Bertie Clark Robert Lomax Lawrence Pool Lydia Hauslein Bord Curtis James Stroud Federick Schneer Roy Hunter Claude Roberts Percy Bills Cuvier Lipscomb Jr W. C. Edwards Jr Joel McCook Jr Harwell Shepard Wille Koon Stephen Arch « Dee Richard Wisdom Mark Gurley John Allen Phaizy Mighteern Enclusek Denton High Long & King Bueiness No O.M Curtis T. C. Sample Mathematics School Normal College of Industrial Arte W. Johnson Duggan Abstract Co Yours THE W. T. Johnson H. Schweer H F. Schweer W. F Woodward Jack Christal A.D Turner Joe A Hann Hi. F. Schweer L. H. Schweer J. E. Wilson
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