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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1912
Page
4
Judges appoint J D Bates D H Fry and C L Richey assessed damages at 125 dollars to R R Litsey for a new road across his land near Roanoke. The board spent the day hearing testimony and argument before a verdict. A prior jury failed to reach a unanimous agreement as required by road law.
Old-time stars including Johan and Bill Collins Fred Lane Jack McMath Grover Campbell Ed Wilson Joe Evans and others may face the Denton High team in a Thanksgiving exhibition if Fort Worth High cancels its engagement. Lane arranging the match promises hard practice and a competitive showing by the veteran players. Electric Bitters praised for stomach and liver relief in a personal testimonial, offered by J. F. Raley & Co.
D. H. Wisdom has moved into his new home just completed. A heavy frost Monday morning registered 53 to 34. Will Fralin sold $15 worth of pecans from a tree south of town. Fred Bush was thrown from an outlaw horse Sunday and bruised. The Lee School Mothers' club meets at the Lee school Tuesday at 4 p.m. S. A. Gibson bought a 1913 Interstate car, driving from Dallas with Mrs. Gibson. The Womans Missionary society observes the week of Prayer at First Methodist church with daily services at 3 p.m. Arthur Brewer’s appeal in the Court of Criminal Appeals was reset for December 4. Brewer was convicted of aggravated assault in the local court. Sul Ross camp U C V marched from the courthouse to hear Rev. A. D. Rogers at First Christian church. Largely attended by U C members. Busy Men's Baraca class meets Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at First Methodist, starting Weatherford’s Introducing Men to Christ with Prof. W. D Butler teaching.
From Porto Rico reports claim Dr King s New Discovery cures coughs colds and chest troubles. Ramon T Marchan of Barceloneta says it helped him his brother and over twenty others on his advice. 50 cents and 1 00 trial bottle free guaranteed by J F Raley Co drug stores urged. Also pure apple vinegar offered by Turner Bros in quart and gallon jars.
William Wallace Wilson aged nineteen months, son of Mr and Mrs Tom Wilson of near Lloyd, died Saturday after a four week illness from indigestion and pneumonia and was buried Sunday afternoon in City cemetery. Beechnut products advertised with standard trademark lines appear in the notice. Turner Bros Phoney 7 Auto Bonnets advertised at Mrs Dickson's.
A Friday evening program at R. E. Lee school delighted over 600 attendees with multiple child performances. Ruby May Ussery along with Miss Beulah Griffith and Master Ben Copass anchored the event, which raised roughly 60 dollars from more than 600 tickets at 10 and 5 cents.
A Denton business surge reports unusually strong trade with large crowds, high cotton receipts, and crowded streets. Fire hero saved the day with Bucklen’s Arnica Salve promotion as clerks were added to handle the rush.
A Pierre, South Dakota, ad invites customers to buy a fountain pen at Minnis' Drug Store for one dollar and return it if not as good as a higher priced pen. It also offers chicken buying and delivery within corporate limits by G. W. Elbert.
Assistant County Attorney F M Bottorff attended Justice Court Precinct No 7 with Squire R H Ezell presiding. Fifteen misdemeanor convictions or pleas of guilty were secured during the session held Saturday.
We Leigh North Carolina ad copy touts Vinol as the best remedy to make weak children strong and rosy. Mrs W Q Strother of Raleigh testifies her daughter Hazel recovered appetite and strength after Vinol. Druggist O M Curtis Denton guarantees money back if not satisfied.
Fresh potato chips offered at Turner Bros. Phones 7 state shop front display. Local patrons report crisp textures and savory flavors available in store today.
A century old style advertisement offers one hundred dollars for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsements from Walding Ginnan & Marvis describe F J Cheney as honest and capable to fulfill obligations. Claims the remedy is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials available free. price 75 cents per bottle. Hall's Family Pills for constipation also promoted.
J E Sharber from Argyle and Jack Medlin from Roanke were seen in Denton Saturday. J W Stewart came from Aubrey, Poston Hamilton of the Lewisville Enterprise visited, and Henry Blankemeyer from Plainview spent Saturday. Miss Eula Piner of Dallas stayed with her mother F E Piner. Sam W Fulton was here. he remains weak after a summer typhoid spell. James R Whayne, once of Denton now in San Antonio, visited his father Capt J D Whayne. A C Rayzor of the Alliance Mill exhibit at the Waco Cotton Palace returned home, noting strong Denton county exhibit interest. Elder F L Young returned from a seven week Mississippi and Tennessee trip with successful meetings. he reports good conditions in the Mississippi delta and Middle Tennessee.
Curtis store launches a month long contest from November 20 to December 20 offering 10 prizes. Customers receive a 5 vote ticket with every 50 cent cash sale. vote by placing a name on the ticket in the store ballot box. First prize is Cooper novels in 16 volumes. second prize Rogers silverware basket.
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