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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1913
Page
4
The article notes taxes to rise next year with state ad valorem doubling from 16 to 26. County road and bridge levy expected to increase to 25 percent on the S100.
Rev. Dr. M. E. Hudson arrives in Den ton next Tuesday to assume duties as pastor at First Baptist. He will deliver his first sermon as local pastor on June 7 at the church.
The Hickory street drainage operation near Miss Blanton’s property halted as crews cannot sewer out water onto Avenue A. Drainage cuts would require lowering gutters below Avenue A level, preventing completion until a better solution is found.
Batton and McCrary on West Oak Street advertise exchanging new furniture for old and paying the highest price while selling the cheapest. They stock gas stoves and invite visits at Pogan's Summer School. The notice promotes May 26 opening for eight weeks of Advanced Arithmetic Trigonometry Geometry Algebra History English and Arithmetic taught by A Logan AM, Principal of Denton High School.
The editor argues a business model based on small repeated profits, claiming satisfaction for both the grocer and customers who save money on quality groceries. The message contrasts with others chasing big profits and fewer sales.
County officials weigh a possible increase to road and bridge funds and a doubling of the state ad valorem from 10c to 20c per $100. The combined state and county tax may rise from 62 1 2 to 81 1 4 cents, with total taxes near 153 000 dollars plus district levies. A shift from general to jury funds could occur but would not change the overall total.
Elm lodge No 80 Knights of Pythias completes plans for annual decoration services at the I O O F cemetery Sunday afternoon. Members meet at 2 30 p m and march to the cemetery at 3 for memorial services with an address to be delivered. Uniform rank to appear in uniform. Public invited.
Wonderful Skip Salve Bucklen's Arnica Salve is advertised as a universal remedy for skin diseases burns bruises and boils. It claims to reduce inflammation and soothe and heal. An ad notes a box helped a serious skin ailment after other remedies failed and urges purchase for 25 cents.
A local ad touts MacLaren's Imperial cheese packed in porcelain jars praised as mighty good. Paschall's advertises tea options Chase & Sanborn Temple Garden and fresh vegetables at Turner Bros store, both reachable by phone 86.
A vintage promotional note touts the benefits of a drug store offering physician prescription compounding and 35 years of continuous experience. It promises undivided attention to drug selection and prescription preparation, inviting new customers to try the service with a free delivery option.
The First Baptist church men’s meeting, held Thursday night, attracted strong attendance and interest and may become a regular monthly feature. A second similar meeting is planned for the third Thursday in June with Rev. Dr. M. F. Hudson of Fort Worth expected to open with an address and a lay discussion. The laymen’s work continues to receive favorable nationwide attention.
Mrs Ella Kelly will conduct an eight week summer school for High First Low Second and High Third grade pupils beginning May 26 in the Lee building.
An advertisement from Frontier Asthma Company based in Buffalo New York offers a home treatment for asthma and promises full information at no charge. The notice invites readers to contact Room 107 for more details.
A Denton grocery service markets itself to housewives praising top brands, prompt service, and low prices. The ad urges customers to phone for orders and provides a phone number.
All members of Elm Lodge No. 30 Knights of Pythias are urged to assemble at Castle Hall Sunday afternoon May 25 at 2 30 to attend decoration services and bring flowers. Uniform Bank members urged to wear full uniform. bb A McDonald C C
Miss Mabel Elliott offers eight week term for conditioned or special work in fourth through seventh grade subjects. Classes run May 26 to July 18 at the R. E. Lee building. Old phone 187.
The Denton Floral Company advertises closing flowers with special attention and suggests placing orders by phone.
A promotional line praising The Princess showing a playful promise of pairing time with a girl for entertainment at a venue. The wording emphasizes an inviting combination of time and place with a featured girl.
A catalog note praises a Selig two reel animal film and a second story titled Sands of Time. The first is a wild and trained animal feature already praised as entertaining, offering a break from dramas. The allegorical Sands of Time follows Father Time guiding a young woman through life leading to redemption.
Fort Worth reports the trial of Tommy Lee for the killing of Policeman Ogletree is postponed until Lee can stand trial. Word says gangrene has set in from his wounds and he may never face trial. His condition worsened after transfer from Denton to Fort Worth.
A compilation of residents and visitors with trips to Tioga Pilot Point Whitesboro Fort Worth Sherman Dallas Van Alstyne Decatur Hartsville Tenn Denton and other points. Notables include Frank J Ford J B Cunningham and J G Wilkins visiting from Memphis and Hall County, plus faculty and students traveling for commencements and addresses.
The city street force widens the first branch bed from the square to improve drainage in flood years. The work doubles the width, extends from Bolivar to North Locust, and bridges on Bolivar and Elm streets have been lengthened. Future bridges planned on North Locust as the ditch is widened citywide. Garza Concerned Charter: Farmers Mercantile Co. capital stock $15,000 chartered at Austin with incorporators J M Sanders J D Prickard E M Roberts.
Runner's genuine dill pickles offered in 1 to 2 pound jars for 15 cents each. Tres? BROS. Phones 7.
Local listing announces special prices on canned goods with contact phone numbers for more information. Phones 7.
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