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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1913
Page
4
The Weather Bureau forecast a norther arriving Friday night bringing cold conditions and rain into Saturday. Forecasters expect the cold spell to end the rains, which have caused damage and threatened more, with heavy clothing advised.
Praise for EletricBitters as a remedy for dizziness fainting backache headache weakness and kidney troubles. Testimonial from Mrs Laura Gaines of Avoca Louisiana credits four doctors and her family urging use and reports great benefit after starting the remedy, available at druggists or by mail.
James Lakey aged 24 brother of W R Lakey of Denton died from a pistol wound between 4 and 2 o clock Saturday morning The body was brought from Gill farm four miles east of Jarza arriving around noon Saturday Funeral Sunday at 2 pm at the home of his brother corner West Sycamore and Avenue D with Rev M E Hudson in charge Interment scheduled at the I O O F cemetery
A valuable dressing for flesh wounds burns scalds old sores rash and chafed skin. It is healing and antiseptic. Prices 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle. Sold by R. H. Garrison.
Friday marked the last day to obtain service for the October term of County Court. Deputy Clerk Edwards handles dockets with light activity in probate civil and criminal matters. New filings include Wardrow v Matthews et al debt and foreclosure of landlord's lien and Malone v Goodwin breach of contract damages. Gentile Brothers v Baldock debt and foreclosure of mortgage lien. An application to appoint guardian for minor John Robert Fuller was filed by Mrs Anna Townson. estate valued at about 150 dollars.
A Texas remedy claims to cure kidney and bladder issues dissolving gravel and easing diabetes and rheumatism. It promises bladder regulation in children and a two month treatment per bottle sent by mail if not carried by local druggists.
Rev. 0. T. Cooper of the First Methodist Church will preach a three part series starting next Sunday night on A Square Look at Life's Struggles. October 12 covers The Struggle with Sin, October 19 The Struggle with Doubt, and October 26 The Struggle with Sorrow. Focused on student life, with choir music arranged for services.
Thousands swear by Dr Kings New Life Pills for constipation. Hugh Tallman of San Antonio writes they are the best pills his wife and he have ever taken. They never cause pain. Price available from druggists or by mail. H E Bucklen Co Philadelphia or St Louis.
Turner Brothers advertises fresh vegetables available for purchase with contact by phone. Local shoppers are invited to call for current produce and prices.
Dr E W Fritz urges Canton’s City Council to complete a full re survey of the city limits. He notes Oak and Hickory streets have the west boundary fixed and calls for landmark corners to define inside versus outside status for every property.
The advertisement promotes Grove's Tasteless Tonic with quinine and iron as a general tonic. It claims benefits for the liver malaria prevention blood enrichment and overall system buildup priced at 50 cents.
Local ad notes Minnis' Drug Store on the east side square stocks new stationery for correspondence and invites customers to inquire about prices, promising satisfaction.
City Health Officer Frank Piner of Denton orders fumigation of all houses where contagious diseases occurred. Health Officer will supervise free fumigation. owners pay actual material costs or may supply materials themselves.
A notice promises free trial treatment and full information from Frontier Asthma Company located room 102 Buffalo N. Y. The offer appears to promote no charge services for asthma at home.
The advert notes a ladies hat display at Minnis' Drug Store on the east side with free delivery. Mrs. Dickson advertises upstairs at Wilson-Hann Co, inviting first-time shoppers downtown to see the selection.
When the chest feels on fire and the throat burns you have indigestion and you need Herbine. It drives out bad mixed digested food strengthens the stomach and purifies the bowels. Price 50c sold by R H Garrison.
Try some of our fresh imported cheese. Youll like it. Paschalls. Phones 8 and 6.
All water and light rents are now due and must be paid by the 10th by order of the Commission. W. J. GRADY Supt.
Mrs. Eula Mae Reid of Hines Alabama testifies Cardui cured her digestive and fatigue ills prompting weight gain. The ad claims Cardui is a womanly tonic built from ingredients that strengthen weakened organs and urges readers to buy at their local druggist.
A Drug Store on the east side of the square announces a new stock of Waterman Ideal Pens priced from 2.50 to 8.00, Franklin Self Filling pens from 1.50, and Remex pens at 1.00. The store guarantees satisfaction with money refunds if not pleased.
J A Minnis operates as a prescription druggist in East Side Square, serving customers with medicines and pharmacy goods.
Dr W B Bizzell head of the College of Industrial Arts Denton announces Miss Floris Culver will head the extension department at the C I A including exhibits demonstrations for women clubs and domestic science clubs in towns without such teaching. She leaves Houston High School with a higher salary and will arrive to begin work soon.
Drifting through catarrh history explains it as a constitutional ailment requiring systemic treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio is promoted as a blood and mucous surface remedy with a 100 reward offer for any failing case.
A conflicted soldier abandons the front to save his family from a fire. Pursued as a deserter, he escapes to headquarters where he tells his story and is cleared of charges.
A young married couple endures a night in a taxicab after a series of comic misadventures featuring Anna Stewart and Harry Morey. The film centers on forgetfulness and a string of farcical incidents that test their patience.
A family cleaning turn of events ends with a hired thief causing trouble. The husband, off fishing, hires help who proves to be a thief. The modest hero steps in to resolve the danger and restore order.
The district convention of Christian Endeavor societies from Denton Parker Tarrant and Johnson counties will convene at the First Christian church here next Friday and run through Sunday. About fifty delegates are expected and hosted by local Endeavorers. Hon Alvin M Owsley will give the welcoming address. The program is not yet fully arranged.
The Art Department of the Ariel Cub meets this afternoon with Mrs. B J Wilson. Miss Olivia Simmons of Dallas visits Mesdames Ed Smith and Wheeler. City Federation meets Monday at nine at the Chamber of Commerce. Taylor & Cowan ship five carloads of cattle to Roanoke and Herman Texas. Clifton Richey son of G L Richey breaks arm when pony throws him. Rev Prestom P B Roberts posts illness. new Oak Street M E E Church services set. Day of Atonement observed from Friday sundown to Saturday sundown. Grand Leader marks the holiday. W J F Johnson family to move into old J Ed Schmitz home on North Elm. West Oak street home sold to W W McKinney. Water main cut at the square by a bank workman. Out-of-town Confederates expected for Judge C C Cummings address at First Christian Church at 3 o clock. introduction by Dr James R Edwards.
A city newspaper page highlights shoe store advertisements urging readers to visit and inspect wares. The column emphasizes examining stock and offers to help readers find better shoes for less money.
The Denton College of Industrial Arts hosts a masquerade dance in its new dining hall tonight with all students and faculty invited. A Baptist revival led by Dr. W. B. Riley will begin at First Baptist Church on Nox Street, running through the 20th with details to follow. Ballard's Horehound Syrup advertisement ends the note.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a cure for coughs colds throat and lung troubles suitable for every home. A Mason Michigan resident testifies the remedy treated pneumonia and claims thousands rely on it. It sells for 25 and 31.00 with distribution through H E Bucklen & Co.
A brief ad from Turner Brothers invites customers to call number seven for groceries and emphasizes neighborly service and satisfaction. It underscores friendly, local shopping and reliable delivery.
A brief grocery ad from TURN ER BROTHERS invites customers to think of seven when buying supplies and promises satisfaction. The compact message emphasizes shopping with the local grocer for reliable service.
The program lists leaders and topics for a Sunday session. Vivian Rogers leads Favorite Verses In the Epistles and directs a Round Table on Favorite Verses with Miss Brownlow and Miss Maxey. Bernice Wolf introduces Heavenly Love and Miss Susan Cobb presents Our Example Christ. Dr. Kincaid discusses How Can We as Christians Acquire this Love. Scripture Lesson is Cor 13:1-13.
Advert reads hat collection from Mrs Dickson offering stylish headwear for fall and winter. Contact details for the Record and Chronicle are provided in Denton Texas through box 488.
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