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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1912

Page

4

Syrup of Figs Promoted as Child Constipation Remedy

An old advertisement urges mothers to use Syrup of Figs to cleanse stomach liver and bowels of children showing signs of constipation and illness. It claims a safe gentle effect with no nausea and promotes the product as a natural fig based laxative from California Fig Syrup Co. The copy touts pleasant taste and full directions on the package.

Senna

Ad Ads Prompt Reader to Check Today's Paper

A fragmented plea urges readers to study the Tara care ads and note price incentives from Lim and others. The caller hints at deals in today’s paper and encourages consideration of local advertisements.

Tara Lim

Kendall Memorial Tablet Honoring J S Kendall at Normal

A memorial tablet for J S Kendall former president of the Normal College is placed in the auditorium. The lalian marble tablet features leaf gold lettering and a history of Kendall including his birth and death dates and terms as president.

J.S. Kendall the Normal J. S. Kendall Normal College Kendall Norma) College

Yeary Adjudged Insane Assisted to Terrell

Deputy Sheriff Pat Gallagher accompanied Mrs J L Yeary wife of a farmer near Krum and daughter of Rev W F Burton of Slidell to Terrell Monday afternoon The case was pitiful as she became suddenly insane Friday afternoon threatening the life of one of her children Her older son and several others joined the party

Pat Gallagher J. L. Yeary Krum W. F. Burton Slidell Terrell

Flagged Train Heroic Action Prompts Bright Memory

An Ohio man flagged a train to avert a wreck and saved lives. The ad recalls H. T. Alston of Raleigh North Carolina praising Electric Bitters for stomach liver and kidney relief after severe illness. Four bottles cured his ailments and the product is offered at 50 cents by J F Raley & Co.

Ohio H. T. Alston Raleigh N. C J. F. Raley & Co's

Vital statistics near Denton and surrounding towns

Death notices list multiple individuals with causes including heart failure peritonitis typhoid fever meningitis and accidental wagon crash. Names include Detts Wharton Herring Brewer Naylor Wilson Chapman Heath Yarbrough and others with dates in October September and ages ranging from a few months to sixty plus years. Deaths occur in communities such as Denton Krum Ponder Lewisville Argyle and Powder.

A. E. Wharton Denton Julia Ellen Herring Krum Thelma Brewer Ponder Roy Fincher Argyle Mattie Naylor Raby Wilson B.C. Chapman Lillie Heath Lewisville J. F. Yarbrough

Commissioners Inspect Roads in Precinct One

The court traveled to Lewsville to inspect the Precinct One roads funded by a bond issue made months ago. If the inspection is satisfactory, the roads will be formally accepted. A fire hero drew cheers while praising Bucklen's Arnica Salve for burns and skin ailments sold by J. F. Raley & Co. for 25 cents.

Lewsville J. F. Raley & Co

Ely's Cream Balm for Cold and Catarrh Relief

Instant relief for colds and catarrh with Ely's Dream Balm. Clears nasal passages and soothes sore throats without mercury or cocaine. Easy to apply. a 50 cent bottle from your druggist is advertised as a wise investment for quick relief.

Ely

Segraves Seeks Discharge in Bankruptcy Case

J H Segraves of Roanoke Denton County Texas petitions Judge Gordon Russell for a full discharge from all debts provable against his estate under federal bankruptcy acts after being adjudged bankrupt on the Sunday of October last and surrendering all property in compliance with court orders. Date November first 1912.

J. H. Segraves Gordon Russell District Court of the United States District of Texas Roanoke Denton State of A. D J. H Segraves

Denton Man's Brother Dies in Missouri

W T Williams, 66, of Denton, died at Marshal, Missouri, after heart disease struck him suddenly. He served in Shelby's brigade of Confederate soldiers during the Civil War.

Williams Denton Marshal, Mo J. H. Williams Shelby

Fountain Pen Trial Offer At Minnis Drug Store

Buy a fountain pen for $1 and try it thoroughly. If it does not meet the performance of a higher priced pen, return it for a full refund. Also ad for at home asthma cure information from Nrite VroanrersAthma Company Room 107 Buffalo NY. Turner Bros. offers fresh potato chips.

Minnis Nrite VroanrersAthma Company Turner Bros

Hearing Ordered in 1912 Bankruptcy Petition

On November 11 1912 the Eastern District of Texas ordered a hearing for December 11 1912 before Referee O 10 McReynolds in Sherman. Creditors and interested parties are to appear at 10 a.m. at the referee's office and show cause why the petition should not be granted. Clerk J R Blades to mail copies of the petition and order to known creditors.

Texas A. D McReynolds Sherman Denton Record and Chronicle Sach Gordon Russell J. R. Blades

Cotton picking praise as harvest nears in Little Elm

Weath er holds clear for cotton gathering. Visits from Garza to Little Elm include Mr and Mrs Jim Sanders. Denton visitors Mrs A E Wharton and Dr Ada Kincaid transact business for Dr Wharton deceased. A Fort Worth Jew will lecture at Baptist church November 24 at 3 30 pm about his Holy Land journey and conversion.

Jim Sanders Garza Gentry Fort Worth Ward House E. P. Wilks Woodsboro Nat Wilks Bart Robertson Ferguson Ellen Prosper A. E. Wharton Ada Kincaid Denton John Sherton Denison Wharton Minnie Gist Gainesville Geo. Bone Fancine Elbert Stover Mattie Durham S L. McReynolds Baptist Church Holy Land W. Nelson

Suet Wove Pure Wen Sold Januaary Jotde Oja

Fragmentary OCR text notes a sale involving suet and weave items with unclear names and dates. Readable elements mention sale terms and a purchaser, but key facts remain uncertain.

Eastman Kodaks and Brownie Cameras on Hand

A dealer advertises a large stock of Eastman Kodaks and Brownie Cameras with the No. 3A Folding Pocket Kodak highlighted. The copy touts Kodak simplicity and home life value, inviting customers to view a catalog and consider a 3 1 4 by 5 1 2 inch postcard size picture unit priced at 20 dollars.

Eastman Eastman Kodak Meadshow Kodak

Also Mentioned on This Page

Denton Water, Light and Power Co L. F. Collins & Son A Collins John Hester N. R. Bedford N.R. BEDFORD @ CO Earl Tabor Clothiers W. Side Sq Palace of Sweets T. C. Sample Iroceries W.T. Bailey&Co J W Sullivan Hill Sullivan & Hill Attorneys-at-Law Craddock Building Lone Star Restaurant Woodrum & Davis West Oak Street Denton County National Bank Lock Forester B. H. Deavenport G. H. Blewett R. M. Bains W. B. McClurkan, J F. Raley J. L. Blewett Norm L'Denton Sogiet Porto Rico Ramon T. Marchan Barceloveta Dr. King Woman's Shakespeare Woman's Shakespeare Club Waldo Blewett Garrison Mesdames Copais Ballard McDonald Fry Berry Cradnock Kerley Ariel Club Presidnt H. G. Allen Holland Collins Bizzel Missey Maybelle Brooks Irene Davidson Vital Statistics Detts Evers Hardware Co Commissioners Court Denton Man Itte Elm News Eastman Kodaks Lipsconib East Side Square Julian Scruggs C. R. Hamilton & CO Light Denton County Magill & Shepard Denton Agents G. W. Elbert T.l.mcdonald, M.D Garrison's Drug Store W.E. McCabe, M. D R. H. Garrison W. H. Doty Barber Shop North Side Square H. Deavenport & CO Nata's Bank Cetton O. M. Curtis Kodaks Deane Lod V. Robertson Kaley & Co Denton Milling Company
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