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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1912
Page
3
A burst of small ads listing goods and services includes farm equipment for sale a six foot reaper and harness, a pair of mules with harness, a high grade Jersey cow and a 125 acre tract east of Denton, plus trades and rentals like an eight room house on Fry Street and office keys found. Also asks for berry pickers and two furnished rooms for light housekeeping.
Concrete sidewalks and brick work promoted by J M Gurley and A Bushey. First class cement contractor service invites estimates and quotes for quality work at a fair price.
Local moving and dray firms offer prompt services with new moving vans and household moves. Denton Transfer Co and Brownlow & Strickland advertise updated contact numbers and citywide service. Parks & Lester lists office and residence phones for bookings.
J L Waldrip advertises high quality wood work using best materials and reasonable prices at Lacy Blacksmith Shop with contact 166¢.
Old phone 131 and new 34 listed for delivery. Rest meats at the right prices all the time with prompt delivery.
Dr W A Jones dentist announces office on West Side Square and J W Fralin dentist lists location on South Side Square middle of block upstairs Denton Texas.
oR. W. BE. BOTTS and Veterinary Surgeon Office with Denton Transfer Co Lipscom block. New phone 70 old phone 5? Residence phones old 486 new 2.5 Blue. FOR QUICK MESSENGER SEr vee call both phones. W. A. BRASHEARS Manager. Hamilton & Yeatts' office.
W W Billingsley offers auto hire services with old phone 330 and new phone 148 for inquiries.
Rental agents offer houses and furnished rooms in Denton with location near Exchange National Bank. Lawn mowing and general yard work available by Wes Jackson, contact numbers 379 and 307. Arkansas Mill on Elm Street supplies chops hay bran and stove heater wood with prompt delivery and full measure.
Indian Runner duck eggs fawn and white two to six weeks old duck eggs pure white setting of 13 $2 or $5 for 13. May to July best for hatching. Will Mitchell Mitchell's Barber Shop New phone 11. Also laying Indian Runner ducks fawn and white and two to six weeks old. Contact W J Mitchell at Mitchell Barber Shop.
A sequence of property transfers lists multiple Denton area deeds: Gambill and wife to Wilson for 4 acres and 15 12 acres in B Reed survey for 1000, Reynolds to Elledge for 100 acres in Johnson Walker survey for 5, etc. The excerpt ends with a local ad urging readers to try Turner Bros grocery service and to read the ads.
Note All announcements under this head are subject to the action of the democratic primary in July The gentlemen named therein s80 licit your investigation into their claims and your support For State Senate 31st District R L Cable of Montague For Local Representative Alvin Mowsley For County Judge Ho Hoskin For County Assessor Fe Tobin C F Frank Witt E B Miller M Gary Co L L Lane J K Mckelvy For County Treasurer MM Reeve G Guy If Dad Burn W Nelson For Tax Collector H V Hennen 34m Hawking For County Clerk Oo T Rutton Yor Sheriff W C Orr Ww 68 Fry C Batis Yor County Attorney H R Wilson Geo M Hoplin Fe 1 Key for County Superintendent J J MecCook For District Clerk We Durbin S T Higgins 9
The Hand Made Kind Harness shop showcases leather harnesses crafted with care. Each piece is described as sturdy and well put together, highlighting quality materials and skilled workmanship for customers to examine in the harness department.
Moon Bros. offers a high grade buggy carriage promising superior style and dependable service. Visit to see Moon Bros. Buggy selection and experience the quality firsthand.
A large turnout of out of town visitors packed Stoddard Hall and the Methodist dormitory for the College of Industrial Arts commencement with many parents and relatives staying at nearby hotels. The list of visitors names numerous mothers fathers and sisters from towns including Blanco Clifton Archer Hillsboro Weatherford DeLeon Lewisville Sabinal Greenville Marindale Corpus Christi McKinney Forney Fort Worth Beaumont Waco Temple Montague Yoakum Houston and other Texas places.
Horner Company has finished arrangements for the Chautauqua event. The pageant will feature July 4 activities and a scheduled program across the day.
The Denton chautauqua opens July 4 with renowned performers Ruth Bowers violinist Celia Fox pianist and saxophonist Lacerenza and band One day features Royal Italian Guards and illusionist Laurant The Raweis from New Zealand will perform native costume recitals Sybil Sammis McDermid opera soprano and husband James McDermid contribute and Helen B Paulson oversees the junior chautauqua with eight young women in charge The full week promises a wide range of entertainment and education across many famous acts.
Mrs Ella F Little renowned primary teacher will lead a small six to eight year old class starting Monday June 10 at the College of Industrial Ants. No tuition and priority to children entering public school next year. Limited enrollment by earliest applications from Denton residents. Miss Selma Tetze to take a few instrumental students in Summer School. Apply by telephone promptly. W B Bizzell President.
Mrs Mo Connelly and family extend heartfelt thanks to those who offered kindness during the illness and death of their husband and father.
The annual meeting of the stock holders of Alliance Milling Co will be held at their Denton Texas office on Tuesday June 11 1912 at 10 oclock a m for the election of a board of directors and other business as may legally be considered. J N Rayzor President. latt 2tw
A Denton County expert urges farmers to organize in sandy land belts to grow truck crops like sweet potatoes berries tomatoes onions and melons for carload shipments or direct wagon sales. He notes early crops with hot beds and cold frames, possible canning, and irrigation to boost yields. J. H. Allworth Special Agent Denton County.
A local notice invites readers to phone or mail their grocery orders. The brief promises attentive service and encourages patrons to place requests with the grocer.
Beyers shop receives front paint. Elks lodge undergoes interior decorating. Post office closed today for Memorial Day with no other observance. Joé Bays keeps a 2 year old Jersey cow, 33 inches high and 235 pounds. Street Commissioner Wiggs orders red gravel hauled from southwest for East Hickory Street, aiming to pave with macadam on West Hickory if successful.
Joliet Illinois resident J E Cox expresses gratitude after typhoid pneumonia caused a severe cough. She credits Dr King’s New Discovery for near relief and life saving effects. Bottles priced 50 cents and 1 dollar with a free bottle offer at J F Raley and Co.
The Commissioners Court of Denton County Texas announces a meeting of the Board of Equalization in the county courthouse on June 11 and 12 1912. All persons whose property assessments were raised may appear to show cause why assessments should not be final. May 24 1912. Oscar T Button Clerk with T M Rucker Deputy.
Notice from G F Owen of Ponder Texas offering stray horse and three mules for claim. Describes a grey horse about 15 years old and 14 hands, blotch brand left shoulder. black mare mule 14 hands 1 inch and 14 years with A jaw and P left shoulder. brown mare mule 14 hands 1 inch and 14 years with no brand. All in fair condition. If not claimed within 20 days, proceed as law directs.
The note mentions fresh cat fish available today and promotes Turner Bros grocery service with a call to phone 7. It also discusses weather relief from heat and rain expected soon to aid crops and gardens. The piece highlights Ideal Restaurant and Turner Bros offerings amid plans for rain.
In New York on May 30 Captain A. H. Rostron of the Carpathia was honored with a handsome loving cup presented by reminiters ofTitanic survivors.
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