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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1912

Page

4

Harness Department Takes Charge of Alexander

Our Harness Department is now in charge of Mr. S. J. Alexander a tactical harness and leather man of 18 years experience. His department has had a good patronage for many years. We assure patrons they will always get full value here in harness. We ask continuance of former patrons and solicit new ones on basis of good work, good leather and honest prices. See us before you buy or have repairs made on harness. The Thomas Drill here this drill has stood the test of many years actual use and has pleased.

S. J. Alexander Thomas

Mary Claggett and friends visit Ponder residents

Miss Mary Claggett of Archer City visits Mrs. C. N. Skages in Ponder. Miss Linnie Stallings of Denton and Miss Bertha Uryant of Aubrey visit Miss Mabel Stallings. Miss Mabel Lampkin from west of Ponder attends school. E T Proffer family spent Sunday in Krum. D B Yarbrough, returning to live here from Claude Texas. Luther Knights ill with typhoid fever. Mrs T A Gale and Mrs J M Crawford visit in Roxton. W Hicks in Mineral Wells.

Ponder Mary Claggett Archer City C. N. Skages Linnie Stallings Denton Bertha Uryant Aubrey Mabel Stallings Mabel Lampkin West of Ponder E. T. Proffer Krum T. A. Gale J. M Crawford Roxton W. Hicks Mineral Wells

Our city is what we make it to be

The passage argues that residents should invest locally to strengthen the community. It urges keeping spending within the city to boost welfare and duty to support local enterprises.

WAKETON NEWS Happenings and Local Ills Oct 8

Holly Harris returned home after appendectomy in Dallas. Denton hosts corn and Tomato club exhibits with youth participation. W L Jarnagin suffers bone felon on thumb. Carl McCreless age ten has appendicitis. Velma Benton visits Garza sister as typhoid fever drops. Calvert mule accident damages carriage. Calvert fever patient in poor condition. T A Gresham back from Oklahoma. Elbert Baggett's two year old Lela ill.

Waketon Holly Harris Dallas Boys of the Corn Club Tomato Club Denton W. L. Jarnagin Carl McCreless Velma Benton

Parks and Lester at Fox Bros and Co Drag Work Promptly

Parks and Lester at Fox Bros and Co undertake prompt drag work for immediate needs. The note specifies quick response and professional handling of related tasks.

Parks & Lester Fox Bros. & Co

We Clean and Block Hats

Scott Tailoring Co advertises hat cleaning and blocking services. The notice urges readers to read the advertisements for details on pricing and offerings.

Scott Tailoring CO

Denton County Exhibit for Dallas Fair Packed and Shipped

The Denton county exhibit for the Dallas fair was shipped at noon Wednesday and will arrive at the fair grounds Thursday. George J. Roark and B. M. Arnold will decorate and arrange the booth on Thursday and Friday. The display, the most complete from Denton county, features over 300 varieties of locally grown products. Literature advertising the county will be distributed from an attractive booth location.

Denton County Whl George J. Roark B. M. Arnold Roark

Canned Goods List Promises Easy Shopping By Long & King

A seller urges housewives to choose from a ready stock of canned goods. The message highlights variety and ease of decision with the promise that the LONG and KING brand lineup has items to fit any pantry.

Denton Fort Worth High game may shift to Oct 19

Denton High and Fort Worth High planned a Saturday game but the date could move to October 19 to allow Terrill Prep of Dallas to play Denton. Terrill’s headmaster said he discussed delaying Denton’s game with Fort Worth, which reportedly agreed and has an open date that day.

Denton Fort Worth Denton High Dallas Terrill Prep School Terrill

Bank leadership profile highlights cautious conservative policy

The article emphasizes that a bank's strength rests on the character of its leadership and conservative policies. It notes directors and officers avoid speculation with their own funds or bank money, describing them as self-made, prudent business men. The piece then leads to a list of points or names following this introduction.

Officers and Directors List for Forester Organization

The document names officers and directors including W. B. McClurkan G. H. Blewett J. F. Raley B H. Deavenport R. M. Barnes and J. L. Blewett as listed leaders and board members of the Forester society.

Two Mexican Boys Robbed at Cobb Camp Near Lewisville

Two Mexican boys employed in Cobb's roadworking camp near Lewisville were robbed of 54 dollars while asleep on Thursday night. A third Mexican, who shared a pallet with them, disappeared early Wednesday morning, and officers were asked to look for him. The youths slept in their clothes and kept 24 and 3 dollars in their trouser pockets, found cut along with the pockets and money. The third Mexican allegedly left camp before daybreak and has not been seen since.

Cobb Lewisville

Beulah News Notes and Local Illnesses

Beulah residents report busy cotton gathering as pickers are scarce and some sow wheat. Visitors Mrs. Lizzie Card and John Card of Fort Worth stay with Mrs. E W Snyder. Amp Chambers recovering from typhoid fever and Fay Calvert improving. Grandma Hall and Baby Fincher obituary and burial at Prairie Mound. Denton visitors listed.

Beulah Lizzie John Card Fort Worth E .W. Snyder Amp Chambers Fay Calvert Grandma Hall Mary Hall Baby Incher Prairie Mound Denton H. A. Nowlin Colin Heath W. D. Fortune

Aubrey Citizens Contribute for Denton County Exhibit Funds

Aubrey residents and business leaders donate to support the Denton county exhibit at the Dallas fair. J N Henderson sends $50 while a detailed list of local contributors from Aubrey Mig Co to Aubrey Herald shows multiple amounts, with further contributions anticipated from neighboring towns Justin Sanger Roanoke and others.

Aubrey J. N. Henderson Denton County Dallas First National Bank Whenton Oil and Gin Co T. E. Ratchford O. R. Dyche H. Looper & Co T. L. Phillips Noah Jones Meat Market Peyton Winzo H. W. Phillips P. J. Henderson H. G. Musgrove T. M. Hartfis Fred McCormick E. C. Coffey C. Henderson Dr. BK. M. Bates J. B. Wilson & Co J. W. Allen R. J. Jones Ed Glass W. E. Connelly J. A. Davis S. B. McCurley Mac Coffey S. M. Morris T. A. Isom Justin Sanger Roanoke

Minnis' Drug Store Ad Blasts Low-Priced Goods

An advertising notice from Minnis' Drug Store promotes alarm clocks at 75 cents with a guarantee. It urges orders for pumpkin yam and mentions genuine products, new crop mince meat evaporated apricots and peaches sold cheap. Both phones are listed.

Out of Money Orders at Local Post Office

The local post office has run out of money order blanks since Monday and, despite telegraph orders to the Department, the supply has not arrived by Wednesday afternoon. The office cannot issue money orders and turns down many requests daily. The notice also mentions a corrected list of fresh and canned goods and urges reading the advertisements to find sought items and save money.

Denton Wedding Unites J N Fender and Frances E Payne

The Dallas groom J N Fender wed Frances Edith Payne at the Payne home on West Oak street in a quiet ceremony for immediate family. Rev B A Copass officiated with Miss Addie Melson at the piano, after which the couple left for San Antonio aboard the Flyer. Attending were Mrs Melson, Charles Savage, Miss Mary Melson, and Miss Addie Melson, bride's relatives and the mother of the bride. The Shakespeare club Domestic Science meeting was postponed to Oct 15.

J. N. Fender Dallas Frances Edith Payne William Payne Payne West Oak Street B. A. Copass First Baptist Church Addie Melson Mésdames Melson Denton Charles Savage Sherman Mary Shakespeare Club Berry

Popular copyright books at Minnis' Drug Store

A large stock of up to date popular copyright books is advertised at Minnis' Drug Store. The notice also directs readers to contact Long and King by phone to place grocery orders.

Minnis’ Drug Store

Edwin Makowski ill with fever at Blue Mound

Edwin Makowski is sick with fever in Blue Mound. The public school opened Monday. Miss Gillie Barton is a teacher. Sunday services were held in the school house due to church remodeling. repairs are now completed.

Blue Mound Edwin Makowski Fred Hopkins Cal Gillie Barton

Notice to Water and Light Users At Minnis Drug Store

Water light and power rentals are due October 1 and must be paid by October 10 by order of the commission. W J Grady Superintendent. Another shipment of cranberries. store offers fresh celery and vegetables in season. Call us when you get hungry T C Sample.

Denton Water, Light and Power Co W. J. Grady T. C. Sample

Menthal Catarrhal Balm Remedy Promotion

Menthal Catarrhal Balm offers immediate relief for chronic catarrh and nasal congestion. When snuffed up the nose it clears the head and heals affected surfaces, with a money back guarantee. Prices 25 and 50c. Denton Texas.

Your money back not pleased with Minnis purchase

A note reports dissatisfaction from a customer regarding a purchase at Minnis store, demanding a refund or resolution. The piece highlights frustration with service and product quality, urging authorities or management to address the complaint.

Minnis’ Drug Store

Minnis Drug Supplies Stocked With School Goods

A local note reports Minnis' drugstore has a good stock of school supplies for families preparing for the new term. The shop offers pencils notebooks and basic art supplies alongside daily essentials.

First Methodist Church Prayer Service Tonight

The mid week service at the First Methodist Church begins at 7 30 PM with a devotional period followed by a discussion on the Scripture lesson Clean and Unclean. Speakers include Miss Maida Edwards Walter Steinman Prof J W Smith Miss Anna Pritchett Miss Bettie Bridges Prof W N Masters Mrs P G Bernett and Miss Jennie Keyte.

First Methodist Church

Doty Barber Shop Ad Highlights New Clothes Line

W H Doty Barber Shop invites customers to call and visit for a fine line of samples from tall and winter clothing. Prices are advertised as right.

W T Bailey and Company Insurance Services

W T Bailey and Co offers access to 28 of the strongest U S insurance companies and pledges customer focused service. Old phone 54 replaced with 120 for contact.

Bes Ud United States

Also Mentioned on This Page

L. F. Collins & Son J. A. Collins N.R. BEDFORD @ CO West Side Square Our Harness Department Taylor Hardware Co J W Sullivan Craddock Building Waketon News Kincaid Wagon Yard Oak St Freight Transfer Company Messrs Roark and Arnold Long & King Woodrum’s J.B. Woodrum West Oak Stree Beulah News Dallas Fair Denton County National Bank Denton Society O. M. Curtis Texas First Guaranty State Bank N. Side Sq Denton, Tex J. P. Blount M. L. Martin V. Pres J. A Rhoads W. E. Smoot J. S. Carlisle Ass’t J. A. Rhoads Prof WD. Butler R L. Leach Joe M. Evans Hon E C. Smith C. C. Yeatts Evers Hardware Co Lipscomb Drug Store East Side Square Julian Scruggs Agent Sherman Steam Laundry C. R. Hamilton & CO Stroud & Grant W. H. Doty North Side Square W.T. Bailey&Co. Insurance H. N Robertson M. D the Fair J Terry & CO Lod V. Robertson Kaley & Co Deane New Lone Star Restaurant W. E. McCabe R. H. Garrison B. H. Deavenport & Co Denton County Nata'l Bank Duggan Abstract Co Denton Milling Company
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