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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1913
Page
2
Denton boosters push for a new city charter to support water, schools, sewers and streets as freight receipts surge for Texas and Pacific and Katy lines. Editorials urge Lewisville to back the Grapevine interurban plan to avoid losing regional trade and growth to Denton.
Dallas November 3 The fifth annual Texas Industrial Congress will award $10 000 in gold prizes December 13 for top yields per acre in field crops. Contest began with 10 869 contestants across 245 counties. reports due by November 15. Scholarships from the University of Texas also awarded.
The Greenville Banner discusses Waco News critique of deadly auto accidents and calls for public vigilance. It condemns joy riders and speeders who ignore others, urging law abiding motorists to ensure stricter enforcement and community action.
The article urges automobile owners to uphold responsible driving and demand strict enforcement of ordinances in Denton before accidents force harsher rules that would affect all motorists. It argues the right drivers should lead in demanding accountability and timely action rather than waiting for tragedy.
Mr and Mrs G W Riley of Garza visit Frisco couples. Dr Wiley Bounds of Kirkland Chil dress county prospecting to locate in the area. Frisco public schools dismiss Friday for the fair. Main street gets electric lights with power to be turned on Thursday night. Cotton trades rise with staple quality, prices ranging 14 125 in the bale and 4 25 to 5 10 per 100 pounds in seed. Mr E C McBroom arrives as depot agent replacing J H Forbes who departed Saturday for unknown destination.
A consumptive cough warning sign described, with claims that Dr King’s New Discovery stops coughs and relieves chest congestion. Testimonials from Mrs A F Mertz of Glen Ellyn Iowa promise six weeks of relief after prior doctors failed. Available for 50 cents or one dollar with money back guarantee.
A vintage ad from LONG & KING promises the best quality and prices on groceries with attentive service. The slogan centers on memorable “Impress number 44” as a guiding cue for shoppers.
A college romance from North Texas Normal culminated in a wedding at the Methodist church parsonage. R. D. Jackson of Chillicothe, Class of 1913, and Miss Lucile Prim of Sweetwater wed with Rev. Oscar T. Cooper presiding. Jackson, now studying law at the University of Texas, left for Austin with his bride. He was a noted debater and representative for the college in several debates.
Inspector Dr M M Carrick plans a return visit to Denton for the Holland Cleaner City contest. Mrs W B Bizzell, a City Federation delegate, reports Carrick’s intention and hopes for a clean city when he arrives, though a date is not set.
An advertising copy touts Pape’s Diapepsin as a fast acting remedy for indigestion and nervous dyspepsia. The message claims relief within five minutes from sour stomach, belching, heartburn and related discomfort. It promotes a fifty cent case from any drug store for family use.
Mary Arden Club endorses a candidate with literary talent and humor for the Yucca editor role. The piece praises Robert Urban Counts from Wise County and Chico High School with a strong Christian character and public service record. It highlights M T Reese as Reagan Literary Society’s editor nominee noted for perseverance, debate success, and campus leadership.
The county court began hearing one of its oldest civil suits as J A Fain and J F Stanley sue Taylor Smith M P Kelly and A G Davis over a disputed fifteen feet of the Denton Steam Laundry lot on East McKinney Street. Damages of 150 are sought for the alleged shortfall between the deed and the lot. The case originated in 1911, with a 1912 verdict overturned on appeal. Also on the docket Monday Frank Madox pleaded guilty to petty theft. In estate matters, inventories for L A Dickson and Thomas Higgs were approved, listing substantial real and personal property valued at 333,000 and 10,600 respectively.
The Collegians Quartet opened the lyceum with Miss Mabel Jenkins hosting Miss Nell Stubbs of Wortham, amid jack o lanterns and spooks. A double wedding at Kings Crossing on Hickory Creek featured Sam Landers and Annie Wilhelm and J. E. Smith and Ollie McDaniel. Local banks show combined deposits around $424,000 with First National at $275,8126.65 and Lewisville State at $149,807.35. Fred Ferry and Irene McCombs merged October 29 with Rev. Holley officiating. Mrs. J. A. Fenian hosted Maccabee ladies including Eula Bates, Sarah O'Brien, Juanita Arbuckle, Lena Maude McCarter, Dora O'Brien, Lula Mae Hatcher. W. M. Speer family relocated from Malakoff.
An advertisement claims nervousness headaches and torpid liver cause sickness and promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as the quick relief. The pills stimulate organs, regulate liver and bowels, and cost 25 cents per box available at druggists or by mail from H E Bucklen Co. Philadelphia and St Louis.
Advertisement from LONG & KING Grocers touts Phones 44 as a reliable slogan for quality foods and home staples.
Denton Floral Co offers cut flowers mums carnations roses and wedding funeral designs sprays plants and bulbs with price savings. telephone and express service available and customers urged to notify ahead for special occasions. Denton Floral Co. Bic
A Denton public weigher testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills relieved his backache after a friend recommended them. He bought more at J F Raley Co Drug Store and saw the trouble disappear. For sale by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo sole agents. Remember the name Lan and take no other.
The Keller to Roanoke road is being graded widened and cement walks laid on North Main for several residents. A severe storm struck Roanoke Sunday morning with wind rain and sleet. Local residents reported on remodels births visits and employment changes including a new auditor job for Guy Foster in St. Louis.
Don't worry over your groceries phone us and we'll tell you of the fresh goods just received. Phones 44. Long & King.
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