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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1912
Page
4
Fannie Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Smith of 15 Sat Syamore Street died Friday after a lingering pneumonia illness. Funeral services were held Saturday at Odd Fellows cemetery. Mr Smith works for the Texas Wire Fence company.
The funeral of Mrs H M Wilson who died of pellagra in Terrell was held at BE Miller's home and burial followed at the Odd Fellows cemetery at 11 o clock. She was about forty, daughter of the late J G Smith, married over twenty years, survived by her husband and two grown children. Brothers Joe Smith of Sanger and W W Smith of Frisco attended, along with Mrs Ralph Rogers of near Wellington Collingsworth county.
Reports from Porto Rico describe Dr King’s New Discovery as highly beneficial for coughs and colds with cures claimed for many. A trial bottle costs 50 cents to one dollar and is guaranteed by J F Raley & Co. A separate ad offers preserves in quart jars and olives from Reid Murfock & Co.
The North Texas Methodist Conference will gather in Dallas on November 27 with Bishop E B D Mouton presiding and Rev R G Mood of Greenville as secretary. Denton First Church plans a strong local delegation and visitors.
The Mothers of the North Side school held a candy sale on Thursday, using $3.60 from a previous sale to buy ma triads for the candy. The total realized was $12, bringing the equipment fund to over $75, with two merry go rounds two teeter boards two basketball courts one football ground and three croquet sets installed.
Denton Scrubs beat Sanger 45 to 0 in a Saturday game while the regular Denton team defeated Fort Worth Polytechnic. Scorers included Smith with 3, Fry with 2, Faulkner Goode 1. Fry added three extra points.
Foy Wallace Jr son of Foy E Wallace will preach tonight at 7 15 p m at the Church of Christ corner Pearl and Bolivar streets He is a student at Thorp Springs Christian College and friends of Elder Wallace are expected to attend services begin at 7 15 p m.
Mrs J K Rathbone improves after a sick spell while Raymond Fox of Texas Christian University Fort Worth visits. A Central school building false fire alarm, First Monday crowd at the Majestic, and Mrs Nathan Johnson ill then better. A tame gray wolf seen downtown, Fox Brothers rent livery stalls for a Denton implement line, and a large barn moved on a float. First Monday draws crowds. playground equipment and merry go rounds are installed.
When foundation of health is undermined indigestion begins. On first signs take Dr King’s New Life Pills to tone the stomach and regulate liver kidneys and bowels. Pleasant easy safe only 25 cents at J F Raley Co. Ad.
Lillie Keath twenty year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Keath of Lewisville died Friday after a brief meningitis illness. She had seemed healthy until Thursday and died soon after. The remains were buried Saturday in Lewisville Cemetery.
Mrs L E Kincaid and family Mrs G W Wharton and family Mrs Neitha Wharton extend thanks for acts of kindness shown during their bereavement following the death of Dr. A E Wharton.
The season urges careful spending and stretching dollars. Readers are urged to study today’s advertisements, as merchants publish announcements to aid shoppers in maximizing value.
Denton High defeated Polytechnic High at Hiland Park by 51 to 0 in a one sided game. Cunningham scored multiple rushing TDs, Cobb added a 60 yard run, and Denton dominated with strong line play and stout defense. Next games include Dallas, Fort Worth, and Thanksgiving at Central Fort Worth.
An Ohio man flags a train to avert disaster while H T Alston of Raleigh credits Electric Bitters with curing severe stomach head back and kidney ailments. He writes four bottles restored his health and urges trial to prove their merit. Price 50 cents at J F Raley Co. Ad.
Election supplies were dispatched late Sunday night for use tomorrow. The blank seven column ballot measures 17 by 22 inches and includes Democratic Republican Progressive Socialist Prohibition and Independent tickets along with a blank option for voters unsatisfied with listed names.
A fire hero, with burned hands, holds a small round box and proclaims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as best for burns and many other ailments. The ad claims it soothes inflammation and pain and sells for 25 cents at J. F. Raley & Co.
An old advertisement from T. C. Sample promotes grocery orders with quick attention and delivery of goods. The misspelled line hints at a retailer seeking buyers with responsive service.
Wm Newlings with Miss Alberta Milan plus J Taylor with Miss Annie Grahl of Pilot Point and Denton pairs David Ortiz with Miss Prodin ciana Garcia. Earl Boswell with Miss Willie Coffey of Aubrey. J M Cline with Miss Fannie Fleese of Krum. B C Robinson with Miss Ethel Wells of Denton.
Regular dinners every day announced by Smith's Restaurant inviting patrons to dine in without going home. The card highlights daily meals at the establishment.
The post office will remain closed Tuesday due to the election. General delivery windows will operate 9 to 1 in the morning. Rural carriers will make their trips as usual.
Denton churches faced chilly Sunday mornings and evenings with Sunday school moved to the manse at First Presbyterian due to cold. A few furnaces burned out, but church boards hesitate to buy replacements while gas connections are anticipated soon.
An advertising notice promises expert film finishing by Kodak standards. It touts distinctive bridal photography lighting and handling of delicate drapery while inviting readers to bring their films for professional processing.
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