Derailment Delays Regional Passenger Service
A loaded coal car derailed near the coal chutes Saturday night around 7 o'clock. The incident annulled the southbound flyer and the northbound limited, delaying all other traffic for several hours.
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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1913
Page
4
Women Endure Dizziness Find Relief with Electric Bitters
Readers urged to try Electric Bitters for fainting spells backache headache weakness and kidney troubles. Mrs Laura Gaines of Avoca Louisiana credits the tonic with saving her life after four doctors gave up. Available at druggists or by mail from H E Bucklen & Co. Philadelphia or St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Gaines
Avoca
H. E. Bucklen & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Healy Pushing Sweetwater to Comanche Rail Route
M. J. Healy, famed promoter of Meck Kinney and Western, is reported to have secured bonuses and right of way for a railroad line from Sweetwater to Comanche. No mention is made of Judge Sherman W. Maples who led the construction firm for the East line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Healy
Meck Kinney and Western
Sweetwater
Comanche
Sherman W. Maples
Fort Worth Man Buys 320 Acre Farm Near Krum
J J Parker of Fort Worth purchased from J A West of Justin a 320 acre farm five miles northwest of Krum. The deal value exceeded 27000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
J. J. Parker
J. A
Justin
Krum
Turner Brothers Grocery Advertisement Prompt
A neighbor praises the grocery service and urges calling number seven for groceries from Turner Brothers. The note uses friendly promotional language to entice customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Brothers
Pierce resigns as county surveyor after years in office
County Officials note resignation of Pierce as County Surveyor effective immediately. Commissioners' court meets to approve bonds for J. M. Burke as Justice of Precinct No. 5 and discuss road matters. Court members present as they review routine business and inspect a concrete bridge project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
J. M. Burke
Bolivar
J. P. Knox
J. L. Cartsinger
R. R. Cunningham
Surveyor Pierce
Late personal news ments in Denton area
Short items note multiple residents and visitors traveling to and from Dallas Aubrey Lewisville Fort Worth Clarksville and other nearby towns. Individuals such as Mr. and Mrs. Wolfe Stovall Graham Thomas Hays Tricky Spencer Kerley Houstid Abney Reynolds King Davis Hollers Ziegler Pierce Weaver Milliken Corbett Ballard White Higgins and Jarrell appear in reports of visits, trips, hospital stays, parties and conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Wolfe
Dallas
W. J. Stovall
Fort Worth
T. Kerley
Lewisville
Houstid
Duncanville
Ray Lakey
Harry Abney
Big Springs
J. A. Hann
Hugh Reynolds
Aubrey
J. G. Hester
L. H. King
H. S. Davis
W. D. Hollers
Earl Ziegler
Bonita
J. Pierce
Turner House
Celeste
N. K. Weaver
Texas and Pacific Hospital
Marshall
Miss Bell
I. A
Clarksville
Lina Milliken
T. G. Milliken
Pearl Corbett
Roanoke
Pasehall
Mangum
Okla
G. W. White
White
M. Helen Higgins
W. F. Jarrell
Eastern Star Convention
Miss Higgins
Denton
Mrs. Jarrell
Jarrell
Gettysburg Veteran Addresses Sunday Sermon Topic
A Gettysburg veteran spoke at church about the decisive battle of world history. The address highlighted the historic clash and its enduring significance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
Sixteenth
Gettysburg talk by Judge Cummings draws crowded Christian Church
Judge C. C. Cummings of Fort Worth spoke at the First Christian Church on Hickory Street on Sunday afternoon on Gettysburg as the pivotal battle. The program featured veterans from the Confederate and Reagan Lee societies, with Mrs. A. L. Banks and others contributing songs and remarks. Cummings recounted Lee’s Army movements, the three-day battle, and personal war experiences, stressing Confederate identity and the war’s role in Union history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Cummings
Fort Worth
U. S. Wis
Hickory Street
Gettysburg
Lee
Reagan and Lee
North Texas State Normal
Katie Daffan
A. Hm. Bowers
A. L. Banks
Susan Cobb
W. E. Jones
R. E. Lee Society
The
Normal
J. A. Johnson
Reagan Society
G. P. Davis
Judge Cummings
J. R. Edwards
Lee Camp
Edwards
Pennsylvania
Chambersburg
Gordon
Washington
Hooker
Stewart
Potomac
Waterloo
Napoleon
Gettyspure
Meade
Cashtown
Blue Ridge Mountains
Rhodes
U. Cc. Vis
Freight Train Kills Mexican Near Cooper Creek
An unnamed Mexican man was killed instantly when struck by a freight train near Cooper Creek after midnight. His companion, Dominic Luna, survived with bruises as authorities held an inquest and debated who should bury the remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper Creek
Domenic Luna
Luna
Throneh
John Crain
Squire McCormick
Sheriff Orr
United States
Hoskins
Fountain pens offered at local drug store
A drug store on the east side of the square advertises Waterman Ideal Pens priced from 2.50 to 8.00 plus Franklin Self Filling pens at 1.50 and up and Remex fountain pens at 1.00. The ad promises complete satisfaction or money refunded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Square
Waterman’s Ideal
Franklin Self
Benevolent Assessments At First Methodist Church
At a Sunday board meeting of the First Methodist Church in Denton two committees were appointed to install gas and to estimate membership for Benevolent assessments ordered by the Annual Conference. The Denton Church owes 842 dollars this year. They aim to pay before the next Quarterly Conference on Nov 7. The board closes the year optimistic for a record report at Clarksville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Denton
Clarksville
The Tramp’s Tale Turns Mocking Swells Upright
A poignant tramp narrative recounts his life told to a gay party of well to do guests who hope for amusement. The tramp earns respect as his story ends with a sober reflection on life, and the party abstains from pressuring him to drink.
Shipwrecked A Kalem feature with Coombs and Nilson
A two reel Kalem drama based on The Admiral Crichton follows a millionaire and his daughter Patricia as they voyage in the Southern seas. Valet Jones repeatedly saves the party after a leak alarm, and Patricia ends choosing Jones over her former sweetheart for his steadfast courage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalem Players
Guy Coombs
Anna Nilson
J. M. Barrie
Admiral Criectfon
Jones
Patricia
Memorial Services at First Christian Church Held
The First Christian Church held a memorial hour during the morning service with Dr. Rogers delivering a sermon on Are Our Absent Ones Interested In Us. The program included solos by Mrs. Hilger and Miss Stella Spence, a reading of deceased members, and a poem read by Mrs. C. Yancey. Parents Day Sunday school noted improved attendance and announced an eight week class contest starting Oct 1 to raise 300 for the State Missionary Offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
T. E. Berry
Austin
C. ©. Yancey
Long King aims to please Denton housewives
A local advertisement for Long and King promises customer satisfaction to Denton housewives and invites noncustomers to call 44 for service. The short pitch emphasizes pleasing customers and directs readers to contact via phone.
Gentle and Effective Laxative Advertised by Dr King
A mild gentle and effective laxative is what people demand when suffering from constipation. Thousands swear by Dr. King s New Life Pills. Hugh Tallman of San Antonio Texas writes they are the best pills my wife and I have ever taken. They never cause pain. Price 2% at druggists or by mail. H E Bucklen & Co Philadelphia or St Louis.
Local News In Brief Highlights And Updates
Billie Woods suffers a painful carbuncle under the arm. Mrs. M. E. Mounts is ill at her daughter’s home after a fainting spell. The First Methodist Sunday school Workers' Council meets for conference and luncheon with Mrs. M. S. Stout on West Hickory Street at 7 30 p.m. The Dyson rig at the Highland Park prospect well was removed after drilling over 2000 feet at a cost of several thousand dollars. October rainfall totals reach 2.44 inches with 6.78 inches since Sept 7. Two smallpox patients in the pest house are recovering. no new cases and outbreak near Justin appears over. A norther brings cool conditions with Friday night through Monday morning among the coldest in recent days. The Exchange National Bank eagle and exterior near completion. interior work ongoing and expected occupancy by November 1. A water main break on the square caused hours of shutoff. standpipe supplied most homes while repairs progress. The cause was a workman driving an iron stake into the main at the Denton County National Bank building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie Woods
M. E. Mounts
C. Lipscomb
Workers’ Council
First Methodist Sunday School
M. S. Stout
West Hickory Street
Highland Park Prospect
Justin
Bie
Exchange National Bank
Denton County National Bank
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Advertisement
Old Standard tonic claims to drive out malaria and build up the system as a true tonic and appetizer for adults and children. Offers grocery service by LONG & KINK with phone contact 44 for any time orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Long & Kink
Ballard's Snow Liniment Advertised at Minnis' Drug Store
Old and new of value in toilet articles at Minnis' Drug Store on the east side offers free delivery. The Ballard's Snow Liniment is promoted as healing and antiseptic for flesh wounds burns scalds old sores rash and chafed skin. Price 25 cents and £1 per bottle sold by R. H. Garrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnis’ Drug Store
East Side
Ballard
R. H. Garrison
Fresh woods just received call for details
Don’t worry over groceries phone us and we’ll tell you of the fresh woods just received. Phones 44 LONG & KING.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long & King
Barn Burns At Dr Cowan Farm Near Denton Loss Estimated
A large barn on Dr. W H Cowan's farm eight miles southeast of Denton burned late Friday night. Loss ranged from 3500 to 4000 with no insurance. Contents included about 1500 bushels of oats 150 bushels of seed wheat corn farm harness two colts valued at 190 dollars each. Cause undetermined though suspected incendiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Cowan
Denton
Phones 44 spell good things to eat
Local grocers LONG & KING promote Phones 44 as a cheerful mark of quality foods available to customers. The snippet suggests an advertising slogan emphasizing tasty offerings and reliable service from the grocers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long & King
Turner Bros Offer Pimento Cheese in Glass Jars
Pimento cheese sold in glass jars for 45 cents. Phone numbers provided for ordering or inquiries through Turner Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Bros
Impress 44 Grocery Service at Long and King
The notice highlights a grocery service motto promising quality and best prices. It mentions the store at Long and King with a focus on consistent customer care and value.
Also Mentioned on This Page
France
la France
Wilson-Hann Company
North Texas Gas Co
Water and Light Office
Bob West
Express
Julian Scruggs
First Presbyterian Church
South Elm Street
J. N. McFarlane
D. D
Jessie Whittaker
Donahower
Healey
P. Lipscomb
Curtis’ Drug Store
GEO. M. Hopkins
Emory C. Smith
N. Side Sq
Texas
Denton Water, Light & Power Company
W. J. Grady
Woodrum & Davis
Bradley
Evers
W. Hi. Pierce
Our
Gen. Meade
Cooper
J. A. Minnis
East Side Square
the Princess
J. M. Vivion
Mer
Denton Steam Laundry Co
First Christian
Lipscome
West Side Square
Tom Morris Paints and Papers Houses
Dallas Fair
Collegian Tonsorial
Fry St
R. B. Williams
Collins
Collins Feed &Fuel Yard
N. Locust
J. A. Collins, Mer
Fox Bros. Shoe Repair Department
San Antonio
Percy Tyrrell
C. R. Hamilton
Agent Sherman
Mr. Dooley
S. M. Dooley
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