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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1912
Page
3
A local ad column lists lost office keys and a stray black pig with request to return to the office. Items for sale include a phaeton and harness, a high quality Jersey cow, a 6 foot International reaper, and farm tools. a 2 story brick building on North Side square is for sale. several exchanges and trades are offered including land near Denton and a residence swap. Numerous contact names and locations appear for inquiries.
A fragment notes a top seed listing for a Rowden cot item labeled Pure 5 lock. No additional details or context are provided in readable text.
The notice promotes courses in English arithmetic spelling penmanship letter writing and punctuation at Draughon’s College. It shows a two month scholarship valued at 15.00 and invites Mrs W C Wright at 206 1e to investigate storage space and the Wright building.
Readable text suggests offering concrete sidewalks and brick work services in Bushey. No clear names, dates, or locations beyond the town. Proposes to figure details with the reader.
M Gurley the cement contractor advertises first class work at the right price and invites readers to get estimates.
Classified notice advertises moving help and household goods handling. Contact Brownlow & Strickland via new phone 116 or old phone 310 to arrange service at Offee and barn, 6 East Hickory.
Denton Transfer Co led by H M Morrison proprietor offers trunks and baggage handling with city wide calls available. Old phone 34 and new number 76 in Lips comb building.
Classified notice promoting a dray business offering first class prompt service at reasonable rates. Highlights moving household goods with two large vans and specialty service. Contact numbers listed for office and residence.
For first class work best materials and most reasonable prices see J. L. Waldrip at Lacy Blacksmith shop 166¢.
Local butcher announces best meats and low prices at 34 West Oak Street. Old phone 131 updated to New 34 with prompt delivery and consistent value.
Dentists W A Jones and J W Pralin operate offices in Denton Texas. Jones practices at West Side Square while Pralin works from South Side Square middle of block up stairs. Public access to dental services noted.
Dr W E Botts veterinarian announces updated contact details through Ian and Veterinary Surgeon Office with Seca and Co Lipscomb black. New phone 70 old phone 3 residence phones ae 486 new Ju8 Blue.
W. W. Billingsley offers auto hire services with a former phone 330 and a new number 148. The notice presents a compact advertisement for transportation rental. It preserves names and contact details from the source.
Voters are shown names including Alvin Mowsley for Local Representative and 8 H Hoskins for County Judge. Others cover County Assessor F Eb Tobin County Treasurer Prank Witt and Miller, Gary Lane, MeRelvy, Reeve, Hawkins, Hesnen, Hawkins for various county offices.
Indian Runner ducks eggs on sale Fawn and White and Pure White ducks at Mitchell's Barber Shop Will Michell offers duck eggs and hatching guidance May June July recommended months for hatching ducks.
Otis Fowler is named deputy stand chancellor of the Enichs of Pythias by Grand Chancellor Weylan. First Methodist church board meets Sunday at 4 pm. Civil suits Langley v Cain and Tenent v Cain proceed for debt. Bible classes start June 4 at the Methodist dormitory with experts lecturing. Pearl Street Church of Christ holds services Sunday morning with a special Lord's table for those in commencement. Major, the black dog of John B. Schmitz, dies after twelve years. family mourns as the carrier once left the dog to fetch the Record and Chronicle.
An old advertisement explains stomach gas as produced by fermentation turning sour and poisoning the blood. Mi DNA tablets claim to stop fermentation instantly turning gases liquid and aiding kidney elimination. It promises rapid relief for gas pains heaviness flatulence and breath shortness with sale via O M Curtis and druggists for 56 cents.
We invite you to phone, mail, or bring your grocery orders for attentive service.TURNER BROS. offers to handle orders with care and promptness for customers.
In July the Democratic primary will determine candidates. The notice urges readers to review investigations into claims and to support suitable contenders.
L Cable leads in the 31st district race as Montagu faces RK challenges. Ballot dynamics emphasize local issues and candidate stances on key policy matters. Clerical details and official filings shape the contest through upcoming deadlines.
The Denton tL. D. C. chapter met with Mrs. F. E. Pner in regular session. The membership contest deadline was extended to the June meeting. An open program is planned for June 2 to present crosses of honor to several veterans. Daughters to meet Mrs. Laurence McDonald on the third Friday in June at 3 30.
Mrs. R. P. Lomax entertained the Fenjo cia of the C-sicze of Industrial Arts Thursday afternoon with a picnic at Highland Park. A dainty supper was served.
W I Ellingsley a Denton machinist testifies after measles left his kidneys weak with frequent urination and sediment in secretions. A relative prompted use of Doan's Kidney Pills, bought at J F Raley Co. Drug Store, improving his health. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. price 50 cents.
Notice states J W C Murphy agent will sell five gravel cars at the Denton freight depot on June 20 1912 for cash to satisfy freight and demurrage claims plus sale costs. Cars shipped by Marine Gravel Co and refused by consignee, in M K T Texas yards Denton.
The Commissioners Court of Denton County Texas will meet in the courthouse on June 11 and 12 1912 as a Board of Equalization. All persons with assessments raised by the board at its recent sitting may appear and show cause why the assessments should not be final. May 24 1912. Oscar T Button Clerk and ex officio Clerk of Commissioners Court. By T M Rucker Deputy.
H. W. Sanders offers 1500 to 2000 gallons of freshly gathered dewberries for sale at 25 cents per gallon. Deliveries available to any part of the city. Orders should be phoned promptly to secure filling as they arrive. New phone 279.
Notice of sale by executor B F Paschall in Denton County Texas for the estate of Mrs Addie Fay deceased. On June 4 1912 between 1 and 2 pm at the courthouse door Denton sale of real property parcels described as lots in Denton city and tied to the B B B and C R Co. carves and noves. Executive executor B F Paschall.
About twenty five white clad children in the Denton kindergarten led by Miss Lowell Friday morning for closing day exercises. Mothers and guests attended while the pupils impressed with simple speeches and graceful dances. Miss Lowell plans a summer return in September. Several local residents and visitors were noted in attendance or travel details.
The advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a remedy that kills malaria germs in the blood and restores appetite and strength. It cites a testimonial from Wm. Fretwell of Lucama North Carolina stating three bottles eliminated malaria and restored health. The copy promotes the product for stomach liver and kidney relief.
Our delivery wagons are on the go all the time. They pass your foot. Your order will appreciated. Try us for your groceries. Photos Turner Bros.
We will please you and keep you satisfied with our service. Call us now. Phones 4 LONG and KING.
Mrs J. E Cox of Joliet Illinois relates a near fatal battle with typhoid pneumonia and a crippling cough. She credits Dr King’s New Discovery with her recovery, noting she now hardly coughs. The remedy is advertised as quick safe and reliable for lung troubles with a 50 cent to 1.00 price and a free trial bottle at J F Raley &
McGEEHEE and sons announce the sale of their West Oak Street grocery in Denton County to J B Woodrum. Woodrum assumes management and will receive all accounts. The firm will keep its office at the store and asks customers to settle balances promptly.
J B Woodrum announces purchase of McGehee and Son grocery and country produce retailer on West Oak Street. He pledges to continue selling groceries and buying country produce at the highest market price and invites customers to switch to his store for first class goods and value.
A brief line notes that dialing forty four over either phone connects to a firm that will satisfy you, with terse promotional wording and a reference to TROcery WANTS.
Nunnally's Fine Candy arrives by express direct from the factory. The company touts its candy as finely made from the best materials and presented in stylish packages suitable for gifts. Packages are available in all sizes with prices from 10 cents up.
Merchant advertises first class merchandise at attractive prices promising same quality as higher priced stores. Claims pleasant trading experience and urges customers to call to verify claims.
Ad seeking students for a thorough next year program in arithmetic algebra plane geometry solid geometry and plane trigonometry. Declares eight weeks at seven hours per day with work through May 27. Signed A Logan mathematics department.
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