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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1912
Page
2
The Record and Chronicle announces public corrections policy and invites readers to call attention to any errors. The notice is dated Denton Texas May 28, 192. It warns that remarks about any firm individual or corporation will be corrected publicly upon notification.
Notices to candidates and executive committees outline filing deadlines June 15 for ballot placement and June 24 final payment to county chairman. Denton county officials announce June 17 meeting to set name order and apportion primary costs. Also city council adds an equalization board and approves bonds and a street crossing request.
The June 7 meeting and July 4 Chau tauqua signal Denton will host a series of concerts lectures and programs featuring the Moisants. Townsfolk are urged to promote the event drawing several thousand attendees for entertainment and public knowledge this summer.
In Center County Texas the estate of Mrs Addie Fay is to be sold by executor KB F Paschall at public auction on June 4 1912 between 10 am and 2 pm at the Denton Texas courthouse door. The sale includes lots in Denver Denton County and parcels described from BD BD RB and original survey records. Proceeds go to the estate for cash.
A vintage notice invites customers to phone or send in grocery orders for attentive service. The brief promotes taking pleasure in attending to orders and instructs readers to contact Turner Bros. via phones.
The Commissioners Court of Dion county Texas sitting as a Board of Equalization will meet June 11 and 12 1912 in the court house to hear all persons whose property assessments were raised to show cause why the assessments should not be final. May 24 1912. Oscar T Button Clerk and ex officio clerk Denton county Texas by T M Rucker Deputy.
Local notice from Turner Bros advertises grocery delivery wagons on the move and welcoming orders. Phones provided for contact.
To dispel colds headaches indigestion sour stomach and biliousness due to constipation Curtis Laxative Syrup is advised as an admirable remedy. It acts without disturbing natural functions and keeps internal organs in healthy condition. Purely vegetable in composition and manufactured with care, it is used by many with satisfaction. Large bottles five cents.
The article by Miss Goodpow promotes a new home decorative tray made from old heirloom fabrics or grandmother’s needlework. Two years earlier the magazine showcased similar ideas, and readers are urged to view samples at Palmer's.
Mrs. L. B. Rex of Mendota Illinois describes her Denton County trip in the Mendota Sun Bulletin. She praises Denton as the South’s finest town, notes Fort Worth sights and a Texas winter, and mentions the State Normal and Industrial College of Arts, the Denton Chronicle editor, and a warm welcome for northern visitors.
Hugh Tallman of San Antonio writes that Dr King’s New Life Pills bring new life and vigor. He and his wife praise the medicine as the best for liver kidney and stomach troubles sold for 25 cents at J. F. Raley & Co.
Miss Charm McNiel has returned home after teaching in public schools in El Paso this year.
The ad claims mosquitoes spread malaria and typhoid, then promotes Electric Bitters as a cure, citing William Fretwell of Lucama NC who says three bottles expelled malaria and restored health. The product is advertised for stomach, liver and kidney ills and priced at 50 cents at J F Raley Co.
The senior class play performed by graduates at Normal College Monday night drew a crowded auditorium of students and friends. The cast earned high praise with Paul Young as Peirucho and Miss Klein as Katherine Bianca singled out for commendation, while Miss Vivi a Justus and Hiram Brown gave strong turns as Grumio and co actors.
Motorman Lee Thompson of the Denton Traction Co was confined to bed after a severe electrical shock on Monday evening. He touched a live wire while reaching transfer tickets, was rendered unconscious, and pulled free by colleagues Raines and Ed Brown. He remained sore and slowly improved Tuesday though unable to resume duties for days.
Associated Press dispatch from Santiago Cuba says insurgents set ablaze 8000 tons of sugar cane and damaged many cars near Guatanamo, property owned by the American Fidelity company.
In a crowded shore scene a Governor's daughter navigates a festival by a rock, encounters a mountebank and a wary friar, and overhears talk of the Black Seigneur and Casque prisoners. The puppet show mocks authority, while a patrol circle watches the crowd for order and propriety.
Mr Arnold seconds the motion for trades day. He argues the event benefits city trade and farmers by encouraging prize competition, better seed selection, and larger crops. He cites past fairs in Hale and Denton counties, says merchants will donate premiums, and urges Chamber of Commerce support for a public, low cost event. Fresh catfish noted at Ideal Restaurant.
A terse voice from a small group interrupts a tense moment as a speaker asks about a path forward. The scene shifts quickly to a sudden pause as voices converge and questions linger.
Rev B A Copass, pastor of First Baptist San Marcos, accepts Denton post and will move with his family next week. He preached Sunday here and the congregation approved. Salaries were equal, but other factors favored Denton.
A Texas company issues a title insurance policy for 1,000,000 dollars in capital and 1,000,000 dollars surplus, insuring the title against all claims.
Washington May 27 early vote anticipated on the Lorimer case with friends holding scant hope of victory. Lorimer refused to resign and remains firm against stepping down.
Readable lines indicate a service listing that a caller will reach a firm to satisfy grocery needs. The advertisement mentions LONG KING as the presumed company name. The piece presents a simple call to action without additional details.
A readable window display at Curtis highlights up-to-date jewelry items suitable as gifts. The note invites passersby to view the goods visible in the window.
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