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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1913
Page
3
Stanfield Lodge No. 27 A F and A M meets on or before the full moon Saturday. Denton Chapter No. 8 R A M meets first Tuesday each month. Denton Commandery No. 45 KT meets second Tuesday each month. C E S meets Thursday on or before the full moon.
A cuff button engraved with an S from Old English origins is missing. Return to this office if found.
Lost cuff button bearing a Masonic emblem to return to this office. A gray roan mare with cost is offered for collection by paying for this advertisement. A pair of gold rimmed spectacles sold by A F P Woods Grapevine Texas. Return to this office for rewards.
Multiple short classifieds advertise rental options including two downstairs rooms for light housekeeping at 39 E Mulberry by Mrs L T Fowlkes, unfurnished room at 62 Pearl Street, furnished bedrooms near C J A Gas with new phone 411, furnished or unfurnished rooms for light housekeeping with new phone 338 blue, and one furnished room with gas heat at 82 West Hickory Street.
Jersey cow offered for sale producing over one pound of butter daily. New phone number 705 listed for inquiries.
Classified notice offering a L C Smith typewriter for sale for cash at Garza Texas with price facts and contact box 5.
Advertisement offers 730 acre farm with tenant houses and Washita river bottom soil suited for alfalfa and corn near Mannsville Oklahoma. Includes call to invest or bargain by W P Poland Ardmore Oklahoma plus notes on other sale items and properties listed by Y M Turpen, A Dad Turner, and L Fulton with phone contact 183.
Advertises help wanted for two or three men with teams and plows to break stub ble. Also seeks two or three single hands. Do not phone unless willing to work. Contact M. L. Portwood, old phone 544.
Mrs. McCann, a New England Conservatory graduate, Boston, invites piano and voice students. Address 29 S Elm Street. Date October 29.
Fort Worth bakery items from Eagle Bakery are delivered fresh daily and previously sold by Smith's Restaurant. A local special offered six loaves for 25 cents at Paul Ramires Restaurant located at 31 West Oak Street, Nevada.
Jake Johnson completed a wood cutting job in a hurry. The note lists contact as Olid 230 and states New 157 white with no further details.
Freight Transfer Co offers moving services with emphasis on items in the drag line and a special attention guarantee. Call from the Kincaid wagon yard at West Oak Street for office inquiries and quotes.
Advertises two high quality Jersey bulls at season price of 1.50 cash. Also notes a house and lot for sale on Lula Street with a contact via new phone 350. Located at Will Locknane's wagon yard two blocks from the square on East McKinney Street.
Sanitary Milk and Cream lists new phone 426 for Portwood and Hodges and old line 297 as a reference.
Frank Wilkerson Meat Market advertises fresh and tender meats with old phone 212 and new phone 8 for contact.
Skiles Transfer Co. announces future cash basis for all cb and transfer fares. Please remember this change and pay the driver directly.
Miss Kendall at McClurkan's offers to remodel a previous coat into a stylish cutaway with reasonable prices.
Arkansas Mill on S Elm St offers chopped hay corn bran and other feedstuffs plus stove and heater wood. Prompt delivery and full measurements provided. Phone numbers listed for order and inquiries.
John B. Sehmitz advertises storage of furniture and gas stoves at reasonable rates, inviting inquiries about storage options and fees.
A R McGintie offers furnished rooms for rent in Denton Texas. Office over Wil 10 A Hanns. Old phone 361. Rents houses in all directions North South East and West.
Help wanted message for S A Bushey advertising brick work and estimates for new phone number contact. Includes old phone 579 and new 931 with a nigh grade misspelling. Local contractor seeking customers.
Dray operations announce affordable moving services with specialties offered by Lester & Sherrod.
J P Magee & Co offers comprehensive insurance coverage for dwellings, furniture, jewels, horses, cattle, autos, gins, cotton, and stocks in Denton county. They advertise building permits and pledge efficient service and courtesy to all clients.
W E Botts a graduate veterinarian maintains an office at Hancock and Son blacksmith shop 8 Elm Street Lipscomb block with new phone 269 and residence line 132 plus old number 486.
Dr Eli Buyher operates as a veterinary surgeon with an office at the Old Lacy Blacksmith Shop on North Locust Street and a residence at 355 Old Phone. The residence and hospital are listed as 46 East Hickory Street in Denton.
J W Fralin dentist located in South Side Square in the middle of the block upstairs in Denton Texas.
Padisha of St Lambert a registered Jersey bull son of Wilna A with a butter test of seventeen pounds seven ounces in seven days will be at Pinckley’s wagon yard West Oak Street after October 1. Season five dollars cash with return privilege. See pedigree and merit certificate for the dam in the wagon yard office.
Mark Twain continued writing aboard ship during his European tour with family. A storm steered him to the cabin and he told his young daughter he would not be long as he planned to write an anecdote. A passenger later asked the girl where he had gone and she said he would not be long and that he was riding a nannygoat.
A compact reflection on history and its role in shaping wisdom. The saying attributes diverse human faculties to history, poetry, mathematics, philosophy, morals, and rhetoric as pathways to understanding.
At the Roads Day fair crowds praised the county exhibits noting broad assortment and quality. Spectators offered favorable comments on the many fine products showcased by local vendors and organizers highlighting community achievement.
Despite a fair crowd, the Denton county trades day displays impressed with high quality crops and careful arrangement. Exhibitors, many followers of the batter farms movement, presented a diverse range of products arranged to show best value. Secretary George Roark notes the Denton county booth in Dallas will showcase a strong, enthusiastic crop with no scrub quality among entries.
Under Miss Bernice Carter the Girls' Canning Clubs exhibit drew much interest from women visitors. Miss Cecilia Tompkins, noted for county club work, received favorable notices at home and away. Exhibits from prize-winners Miss Ruby Woodrome Miss Lillian Wilkerson and Miss Eva Cook were featured on the canning department table.
J M Evans led a vast exhibit with 140 varieties including 67 native grasses and prize corn. Isaac Bellar showcased eight apple varieties with large fruit, while Peter O Reilly offered 22 garden products such as peanuts and pumpkins. Mrs S J McGinnis displayed unusually large Oklahoma seed peaches.
Henry Riek, visiting from Plainview, reports heavy hail Friday near Krum. He notes little damage near his location but reports significant losses southwest of him on the Langley section of the Gregg lease. Riek had recently returned from a summer in the North and benefited healthwise.
Teams Batteries New York and Philadelphia faced off with Mathewson McLean Plank and Shane starring in a decisive championship clash. Philadelphia edged ahead as key players contributed crucial points and pitching to secure the win.
The Philadelphia Athletics defeated the New York Giants four games to one to clinch the title. Mathewson pitched for New York and again faced trouble in key moments, while Plank outpitched him and the A’s defense contained the Giants to one run. Oldring and Collins produced early offense as Murphy started the scoring sequence with a single.
The trial transcript depicts Mrs. Wimberly recounting events leading to Carl Wimberly's death. She describes a violent altercation, her flight, the discovery of her husband unconscious, and her injuries from his hand. She denies shooting him and fluctuates in memory under cross examination while corroboration comes from her brother.
An Associated Press dispatch from La Crosse Wisconsin reports that a violent wind storm swept southwestern Wisconsin last night killing several people with the exact count unavailable and causing extensive property damage.
Headache dizziness and bilious symptoms touted to vanish with a 10 cent box of Casecarets. Ad claims prevent bile buildup, cleanse stomach and bowels, keep liver clean, and promise a pleasant taste for children as it works while you sleep.
Swartz advertises hand sketched photos of superior quality and style. The studio location is described as over the post office. The notice emphasizes uniqueness and distinction from common images.
The saying notes money cannot purchase canine loyalty or a baby's friendship, highlighting that some bonds rely on trust and affection rather than wealth. It emphasizes intangible connections over material wealth.
An advertisement touts Kodak film paper and photo chemicals on sale at a local store. It argues amateur photography has become practical for everyday use by serious men and women and urges buyers to use Eastman tested chemicals for best results.
President Wilson asked Representative Henry B. Clayton of Alabama to withdraw from the Alabama Senate race, a move seen as aiding House leader Oscar W. Underwood. The decision shifts support away from Clayton and could strengthen Underwood against a three way contest with R. P. Hobson.
A humorous Chicago Tribune quip suggests a girl proposing to a young man may be necessary to secure a wedding, with Uncle George answering that it is not only right but sometimes essential.
The 1913 State Fair of Texas in Dallas opens October 18 and runs to November 2 with 350 harness horses in ten stakes and purses totaling $27,000. Top drivers include Ed Geers, T W Murphy, Walter Cox, E and J Benyon, Rupert Parker, and Al Russell, among others, with horses such as Don Densmore, Bessie HK, Lady Grattan, and Cabel highlighted for strong performances.
Dallas hosts the twenty eighth annual State Fair of Texas with Poultryman’s Day on October 23. Judging begins October 20 and plans emphasize a record display of chickens ducks turkeys and pet stock plus silver cups and trophies. Walter Burton notes broad exhibitor presence and renowned exhibits.
W I Yopp director of the exhibit horse division expects a record breaking turnout at the State Fair of Texas Dallas. Entries indicate broader breeder interest from Kentucky Tennessee Missouri and Nebraska with Texas breeders cited for heavy participation. Prizes total nearly 7600 with special awards from the American Saddle Horse Breeders Association and Texas Saddie Horse Breeders Association among others.
Advert says fresh grapefruits in stock at Paschall's with phones &6. Customer urged to add them to the next grocery order.
Mrs Dickson of Wilson-Hann Go promotes latest millinery ideas with hats from Chicago and New York. Customers urged to visit and see the new styles firsthand.
New complete ration feed Kornfalfa Feed Kandy for horses and Straight Alfalfa Molasses for cows promotes economical feeding. Order today from ARKANSAS MILL using phone numbers 77 or 410.
Cumberland Presbyterian Church lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m with W W Baxter as superintendent and a prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m First Baptist Church with Rev M E Hudson as pastor holds 11 a m sermon A Forward Look 745 p m Noah a Man of Faith Sunday school at 9 30 a m B Y P U at 6 15 p m.
Sunday school starts at 9 45 with W Evers and R P Lo max as superintendents Dr McFarlane to preach at 11 a m and 730 p m The paper invites readers to attend Mrs J N McFarlane and Miss Evelyn McFarlane sing a morning duet and Miss Elliott a solo at the evening service
Dr J W Caldwell pastor leads Sabbath school at 945 am with E D Criddie as superintendent Morning Communion observed at service time Junior Christian Endeavor at 4 pm Senior Endeavor at 630 pm All are invited to attend services hosted by Central Presbyterian Church.
The First Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 9 45 a m with M L Williams as superintendent Public worship at 11 a m and 7 30 p m Prayer meeting on Wednesday at 7 30 p m The pastor preaches at 11 00 about The Message of Christian Hope and at 7 30 The Square Look at Life s Struggles Special music by the choir New members welcomed at the close of the morning service Special classes for students and business men welcome to all.
Order Burmese Swiss or Stilton cheese from Paschall's. Contact by phone at 86 for details on availability and pricing.
In Washington on Oct 11 the House narrowly concurred with the Senate amendment to the urgent deficiency appropriation bill. The measure provides for removing deputy internal revenue collectors and deputy marshals from civil service regulations.
Turner Bros promises reliable grocery service with consistent quality and prompt delivery. The firm emphasizes customer satisfaction and dependable stock, aiming to meet weekly shopping needs and repeat patronage.
J G Guy transfers to self two thousand dollar value plots in the B B BA KR AR Company survey. H A Hale and Mrs 0 F Cooper sell three acres from A G Stapp survey to W B Holford for four thousand eight hundred dollars. Wm Griffin Jr and wife sell two and one half acres in Wilson addition to Aubrey to H C Cain for seven hundred forty three dollars and sixty five cents.
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