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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1912

Page

4

IVA Wiggs Funeral Today in Denton

The body of Iva Perry Wiggs, son of Mr. and Mrs. Z Wiggs of Denton, arrived from Greenville Tennessee after typhoid fever. He had lived in Denton most of his life and is survived by his wife, a two year old daughter, his parents, several siblings, and a sister here. Funeral services were held at 3 PM Thursday at the family home, Elder A D Rogers officiating, with burial in the I O O F cemetery.

A. L. Banks Mr. Banks Bryan Iva Perry Wiggs Z. Wiggs Denton Greenville Tenn Illinois Wiggs Sr Iva Wiggs Miss Fry Tennessee Walter Wiggs Penton A. D. Rogers

Ohio man saves train by tearing shirt and flagging it

An Ohio man flagged a moving train to avert a wreck, while H T Alston Raleigh of North Carolina credits Electric Bitters with curing stomach and liver troubles after severe illness. The ad touts four bottles at 50 cents from J F Raley & Co.

Ohio J. F. Raley & Co

Building Science Lecture by A B Francisco At Chamber Event

Under the Chamber of Commerce, A B Francisco of the Sheldon School of Business will deliver a free lecture Thursday night, November 21, on "The Science of Building any Business." He is a recognized authority on system and science in business building, and the public is invited to attend.

Chamber of Commerce A. B. Francisco Sheldon School of Business Francisco

Asthma Cure Offer From FrontiersAthna Company

An advertisement from FrontiersAthna Company based in Buffalo New York promotes a home asthma cure with trial treatment and full information offered absolutely free of charge. The notice invites readers to contact Room 107 for details.

FrontiersAthna Company

Local Lewisville and Pilot Point names in Beechnut ads

The notice lists Le an Stanford McCounter and Miss Mary Tennis Johnson of Lewisville, and John Zipperer with Miss Katie Ohlig of Pilot Point. It promotes Neechnut brand products including peanut butter and sliced bacon in glass jars with Beechnut reference. Turner Bros. advertises the line and phoney 7 appears as a tag.

Le’an Stanford McCounter Lewisville Mary Tennis Johnson John Zipperer Pilot Point Katie Ohlig Neechnut Turner Bros

Morgan Seeks Cash Basis Start for Precinct No. 1

Commissioner John F Morgan says upon taking charge he inherits 4195 deficit after accounting for existing debts and limited cash. He notes only 640.16 in cash and 274 in claims against individuals, totaling 3219.16 against 4335 owed for bridges leaving a net starting deficit of 5416. A fire hero then praises Bucklen's Amnic Salve for burns and other ailments.

John F Morgan Precine No. 1 J. F. Raley & Co

Lee Mothers Club Friday Night Program at Lee School

Lee Mothers Club presents a Friday night program at Lee School featuring Primary girls and boys songs Reading by Ruby May Ussery Sidney Erwin Leone Turner Eunice Griffith Beulah Witt and piano violin solos by Ben Copass and others Axele Sam's Photo Gallery by boys and girls Music by Chorus girls.

Tt. BE. Lee Mothers’ Club Lee Prill Ben Copass Ruby May Ussery Sidney Erwin Axele Sam Leone Turner Beulah Witt Eunice Griffith

Porto Rico Sees New Wonder Drug Discovery

Reports from Barceloneta Porto Rico describe Dr Kings New Discovery as curing coughs colds and chest ailments. Ramon T Marchan says it helped him his brother and over twenty others and hopes it will be sold widely. Trial bottle free guaranteed by J F Raley Co.

Porto Rico Ramon T. Marchan Barceloneta Dr. King J. F. Raley & Co

Baptist Church Aid Society Meets This Week

The Ladies Aid and Missionary society of the First Baptist church will meet at various places this week. Socials are scheduled with Mrs. Copass, Mrs. Turner, and Mrs. Wilkerson serving as hosts. Also advertised are Blaard's Horehound Syrup for lungs and ears of corn for sale by Turner Brothers at 5 cents per bushel.

Ladies’ Aid and Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church B. A. Copass Rube Turner C. J. Wilkerson Blaard RH. Garrison Turner Brothers

Sanger News Miscellany and Local Movements

SANCER November 13 report covers Pierce of Gainesville concluding annual conference at the Methodist church with church ladies serving refreshments. Rev Black of Valley View attends. Homer Collins resigns from Sanger National Bank for Leonard Bank. Lee Sullivan becomes assistant cashier at Sanger Bank. Local clergy and families attend Baptist convention in Fort Worth. Mrs T H Jones and Miss Tommie Lee Jones retire from Dallas. Mr Jones of Gainesville preaches at Methodist. Crow Wright visits brother JG Wright. Mrs W T Scott returns from Fort Worth.

Fort Worth T. H. Jones Tommie Lee Jones Dallas Mr. Jones of Gainesvile Crow Wright JG. Wright W. T. Scott

Auction Alert on Discounted House Sales

Notice lists a few houses to sell at fifty to seventy five cents on the dollar. Contact Ful ton for details and arranging purchases.

Fulton

Explosion Burns Roanoke Tailor. Several Buildings Damaged

Ernest Coulter suffered serious burns in a gasoline stove blast that leveled his Roanoke tailor shop and damaged a vacant neighboring store and several nearby structures. The fire caused about $1,100 in losses with some insured items and no immediate threat to Coulter's life. An adjacent brick wall stopped the blaze from spreading further.

Record and Chronicle Special Roanoke Ernest Coulter Pig Tailor Shop Coulter J. H. Strickland Bulding J. R. Bourland & Son Pickett & Roark Ida Cowan

Dnton Society Happenings Bridge Party Honors High Scorer

Mrs. RK. H. Every hosted the Dnton Matrons and Bridge Club with eight tables. Miss Lee Williams won the high score and a prize. Mrs. Crawford won the general prize and consolation. A salad and ice course was served to a long list of ladies and misses. An advertisement promotes Ballard's Horehound Syrup with a free pepper plaster.

RK. H. Every Bridge Club Lee Williams Crawford Harry Allen Waldo Blewett Joe Blewett James Simmons Charles Simmons Charles Smoot Fred Bottorff John Coit Will Edwards Rob Edwards Charles Davis John Crawford Joe Johnson Priestly Lipscomb Will Langley George Moore Laurence Schneer Henry Bedwear Myron Stout Minnie Williams Ed Wilson Sr Wallace Kimbrough Herbert Walden Peter Campbell Wylie Smith Katherine Bass Mary Williams Grate .Ayless Emmabele Lipscomb Lollie Schmitz Norma Smith Mettie Kate Payne Avis Blewett

Local notes from Krum and nearby towns

Krum and surrounding areas report visits and travels of residents from Justin Sanger Pilot Point Fort Worth Denton Grapevine and Gainesville. Socials include birthday party entertaining and a wedding at the bride's mother home with plans to move to Red Oak Oklahoma. Wheat progress and cotton harvest noted along with several residents visiting relatives and attending colleges.

Krum Cecil Horton Justin Anna Cottoner Sanger W. H. Gaskins Reuben Rucker Pilot Point Edith Knox Herman Johnston Mary McGee V. E. McGee Red Oak Silas Koiner Kolner Anona Minnie Mae Withers Fort Worth Omer Sanders Ponder Harvey Cox Dallas J. C. McClary Grapevine Watt Jones Lewisville Oo. J Hugh Chism Alva Padgett Hill Tennie Harvey Denton Nellie Kennedy G. M. Fleming Geo. Regan Hillsboro J. J. Regan N. C. Nail H. C. Blewett S. A Blewett W. Y. Barnett Gainesville Cr. C Blair Frank Larkin Joe Parnett Plainview M. Rucker Jy. G. Kimbrough

Delicious Syrup of Figs Claims Torpid Liver Relief

An advertisement extols Delicious Syrup of Figs as a gentle liver and bowel cleanser. It condemns harsh physic, touts a nightly teaspoonful to move poisons by morning, and promotes the California Fig Syrup Company label as the genuine old reliable product.

California Fig Syrup Company

Fresh Potato Chips Sold at Turner Bros Phones 7

Fresh potato chips available at Turner Bros Phones 7 store offering quick snack options. Local shoppers can sample a crisp bite while visiting the shop for phone services and accessories.

Turner Bros

Beauty We Take If You Have It Or Make It

A concise slogan-like line asserts that any beauty possessed by individuals is welcome while those lacking it will have it created. The phrase positions beauty as an exchangeable resource and emphasizes transformation.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Oppoon Denton Steam Laundry Denton Water, Light and Power Co L. F. Collins & Son Jr. Collins N. R. Bedford N.R. Bedford Early Tabor Clothiers W. Side Sq John Hester Taft R. E. Lee School Evans Holmen Epene F. Raley & CO W. T. Bailey Sullivan Hill Sullivan & Hill Attorneys-at-Law Craddock Building Lone Star Restaurant Dean Banks Muiming Dead Notly G. W. Elbert Denton County National Bank Lock Forester B H. Deavenport G. H. Blewett R. M. Barns W. B. McClurkan F. Raley L. Blewett Will Evers Hardware Co Woodrum & Davis West Oak Street FA Morgan Bck LEE Mothers Club Baptist Church Aid Society Minnis’ Drua Sanger News E. Coulter Dnton Society Herrick’s R. H. Garrison Advt Krum News T. C. Sample East Side Square Julian Scruggs Gall C. R. Hamilton & CO R. E. Cobb Taylor Hardware Arkansas Mill T.l.mcdonald, M.D Garrison's Drug Store W. E. McCabe, M. D W. H. Doty Barber Shop North Side Square B. H. Deavenport & Co Natn Deane Lad Y. Robertson Raley & Co
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