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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1912
Page
3
Multiple ads file in Denton listings include lost office keys pined for return, a stray small black pig, a phaeton with harness for milk cow, sale offers for cows and farm equipment, a two story brick building for sale, a large acreage exchange, storage space in Wright building, and a special course at Draughon’s Business College. Names include A A Abney J W Johnson Parvin Kittrell and Lee W T Johnson.
If you want concrete sidewalks or brick work let me figure with you. S A Bushey J M Gurley, the cement contractor. First class work done at the right price. Get estimates.
The notice promotes Brownlow & Strickland and Denton Transfer Co. with moving and hauling services. It lists contact phones and locations such as 26 East Hickory and Lipscomb Building, and highlights first class prompt service with two new moving vans for household moves and baggage handling.
J. L. Waldrip advertises first class woodwork at Lacy Blacksmith shop offering quality materials and reasonable prices.
A local advertisement for City Meat Market on West Oak Street notes old and new phone numbers, touts best meats at low prices, and promises prompt delivery.
Dr W A Jones, dentist at West Side Square and J W Fralin, dentist at South Side Square invite patients to Denton Texas. Middle of block stairs location noted.
Dr W E Botts veterinary surgeon operates with Denton Transfer Co in Linscom block. New phone 70 replaces old 1. Residence phones: old 486, new 24b Blue.
Quick Messenger service contacts J. W. A. Brashears and office manager at Hamilton Yeatts. Both phone numbers listed for service inquiries.
W W Billingsley offers auto hire services, lists old phone 330 and new phone 148 for contact. Local notes indicate availability and contact change.
A. R. McGintie offers furnished rooms and houses for rent in Denton. Listings cover all city directions with an office near Exchange National Bank. Lawn work and general yard duties are also offered by Wes Jackson who can be reached by old phone 3879.
A fragmented page advertises scavenger work contact via phone 307 and features E M Wood Barber Shop on West Side Square. It promotes feedstuffs, stove and heater wood from Arkansas Mill at 8 Elm Street with delivery and full measure. A bakery endorsement notes bread from Smith at the Ideal Restaurant praised for toast.
Indian Runner duck eggs for sale Fawn and White two dollars and Pure White five dollars per setting of 13 May June and July best months for hatching ducks See or write Will Mitchell Mitchell's Parker Shop
J W C Murphy agent for the Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway Co of Texas will sell for cash at the Denton freight depot on June 26 1912 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. five cars of gravel shipped to Wiggins and Michaud Denton Texas by Martu Gravel Co. The gravel was refused by the consignee and is now in the M K T Ry of Texas yards at Denton. Amounts due include freight claim $123.06 demurrage $131 and sale costs.
Petition from Gourley district No. 105 near Stony asks for a special school maintenance tax of 15 cents per hundred. Judge Hoskins set the election for June 22 with W. A. Gourlay as presiding officer.
Announcement notes that actions under the Democratic primary in July determine next steps. It mentions gentlemen named thereio and urges investigation into their claims and support.
For State Senate 31st District R L Cable Montagu. Local Representative Alvin Mowsley. County Judge 8 H Hoskin. County Assessor F E Tobin. Frank Witt E E Mildser M Gary C Llane J K McKelvy. County Treasurer Reeve J G Guy. Dad Evan W William Nelson. Tax Collector H W Virgil Hennen 8am Hawkins. County Clerk 9o T Button. Sheriff WwW Corr 6 Fey N Cc Batis. County Attorney HR Wilson Geo M Hopkin S E Key. County Superintendent J J McCook.
Miss Katie Bass has returned from Lewisville where she taught the past year. Miss Sadie Gaines of Fort Worth is the guest of Miss Kate Bass.
A Denton resident testifies to backache relief from Doan's Kidney Pills. J. Brownlow, public weigher at 44 KEK Hickory St in Wenton, Texas, endorses the remedy citing good results years ago and again after trying it. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY lists Doan's as sole U.S. agents with a price of four cents.
Notice details a judicial sale of property in Denton County by Sheriff W C Orr to satisfy a $302.06 judgment in the case Sallie A. Farris et al versus J. W. Johnson & Son et al No 5467. The land described is about 60 acres from the T. D. Ligon survey, to be sold June 4, 1912, at the courthouse door in Denton.
Denton county sheriff to sell on the first Tuesday in June 1912 at the courthouse door Denton Texas the property of J S Barrow et al described as 729 100 acres from a 141 3 4 acre tract situated about 2 1 2 miles NE of Denton including metes and bounds. Sale to satisfy a judgment of 1592 07 plus costs in favor of Luther Nickely. W Orr sheriff. May 14 1912. 3 Tues.
A tense exchange reveals suspicions of treason and anger as a noblewoman confronts her father and the commandant. Peasants and fishermen deride offers of temptations, while the couple faces strain from political and social tensions. The scene ends with a promise to continue.
A large crowd gathered in Sanger for a joint debate between Stanley Clark for the Socialists and F. F. Hill for Democrats. The event was canceled after the setup, substitutions, and delays left the audience disappointed. Hill gave a 30 minute Democratic speech with praise for all presidential ticket nominees.
A magazine note invites housewives to reimagine a decorative tray using old fabrics or heirloom textiles. After reading Miss Goodnow’s article readers are urged to decide on creating a protective, novel service tray, with sample trays available at Palmer's.
The sheriff will sell on the first Tuesday in June 1912 in Denton County Texas rough land described as 75 acres near Aubrey two miles east of the town. The property, part of Francisco Trevino survey, is levied on as the property of S T Donoho et al to satisfy a debt of 593.06 plus interest and costs in a case Carter et al v Donoho et al No 5468. W C Orr sheriff signs.
A local seller promotes first class merchandise at attractive prices matching higher priced stores. The note invites customers to call and compare, promising a pleasant trading experience and equal quality brands.
A. Logan, A M Mathematics, DH 8, offers to teach arithmetic algebra plane geometry solid geometry or plane trigonometry for one hour each morning over eight weeks. Sessions start May 27.
Sheriff T L Stover of Denton County Texas will sell by order of County Court of Travis County in the suit C M Proctor vs A W Palmer No 4408. On the court house door in Denton will be offered property described as Lots 25 and 26 in Block 1 North Side addition Denton Texas. The sale to satisfy a judgment of 279.50 plus interest in favor of C A Poetor.
The ad claims mosquitoes spread malaria and typhoid, with Electric Bitters killing malaria germs and restoring appetite and strength. Testimonial from Wm. Fretwell of Lucama NC says three bottles cured malaria and brought lasting health. Best for stomach liver and kidney issues. 50 cents at J F Raley & Co.
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