Alva Wilkerson Charged With Forgery and Jailed
Sheriff Orr sighted Alva Wilkerson at the Roanoke depot and arrested him on Thursday afternoon after Wilkerson rode a Fort Worth train claiming to visit his mother. The probe linked him to forged checks used in Aubrey Pilot Point stores, with detectives recovering goods but no cash. County Attorney plans six forgery charges as Wilkerson sits in jail.
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Orr
Alva Wilkerson
Wilkerson
Nenut Steff Rv A.carruth
Roanoke
Aubrey
Piiot Point
Henderson Brothers
Egelf
Denton County
Powledge & Combaby's
Denton
Profut Bis Wien
Bime
Martin
Martin & Wilsons
Air
Pilot Point
Carruth
Lost Dog Reunited After Classified Ad
An advertisement in the Denton Times helped locate a collie pup missing for days. R. P. Lomax of Denton Trust Co recalls the pup’s return that evening after readers recognized the dog from the ad. The notice notes local boys waited to see if it was the advertised pup. Also promotes HERBINE for liver and digestion with a Fox Bros selling point.
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R. P. Lomax
Denton Trust Co
Robert
R. H. Garrison
South Methodist Ladies Serve Dinner at Airdome Show Day
The South Methodist ladies will serve dinner at the Airdome on show day, inviting attendees to enjoy a meal as part of the event.
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South Methodist
Airdome
Local Bank and Merchants Benefiting Community
The text extols home banks and merchants for supporting the town and neighbors. It urges residents to deposit surplus funds at the local bank, noting its accommodation and readiness to loan. It frames banking locally as a path to independence in old age.
Street Car Notice In effect For Early Dallas Trains
Street cars will meet the early morning Dallas train until further notice. Service starts at 5 40 a m and continues as announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Smith and Webster Fruit Dealers New Carload of Missouri Apples
Smith and Webster advertise a fresh carload of Missouri apples at Curtis corner. Pass the wagon and place orders for delivery. See their fruit and get prices before you buy.
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Smith and Webster
Missouri
Curtis Corner
Smith & Webster
Different dinner ideas with creaned meats and canned vegetables
A note suggesting creamed meats and special canned vegetables as dinner options. Mentions LONG & KING as possible brand or supplier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long & King
Parr Dies Sparking Murder Charge Faces Murder Charge
G S Musgraves former Denton boy arrested in Dallas on assault to murder charge now faces murder. William H Park dies from skull fracture after being struck with a flatiron near Harwood Street and McKinney Avenue. Musgraves surrendered after Parr's death and was held on an affidavit charging murder. Parr, about 40 and single, died after hospital treatment in Dallas.
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G. S
Stanley) Musgraves
Denton
Dallas
William H. Park
Miusgraves
Ohe
Parr
Dallas News
Harwood Street
McKinney Avenue
St. Pauls Solitarium
Trian
Nilusgraves
Sam Jackson
Jay
Murd
Fragmentary notice hints at local sale or auction
OCR fragment mentions houses and a sale or auction context, with unclear names, places, or dates. Likely a damaged public notice about property, but specifics are unreadable.
Wise Vermont woman advocates Dr King’s New Discovery
Mrs KR. 4. Kint of Braintree Vermont persuades her husband to use Dr King’s New Discovery after a severe cough. Mr F. credits it with a swift cure asserting it healed a dangerous throat and lung ailment. The medicine, priced 59¢ and $1.00, is offered as safe and reliable. Guaranteed by J F Raley & Co. Adyt.
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Kint
Braintree
Dr. King
Mr. F
J. F. Raley & Co
Adyt
Denton County Day Train To Dallas Draws Hundreds
Denton County plans a special train to Dallas Monday leaving at 7:30 am with 600 to 1200 expected riders depending on weather. Badges are ready for citizens and attendees include Normal School 250, City schools 350 to 504, and 200 to 350 other residents.
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Dallas
Denton County
Rain Falls Over Corinth Amid Illnesses
A fine rain refreshed Corinth overnight and into morning. Mrs. FE A Garrison recovering from neuralgia shows improvement while W W D Pockrus sick with typhoid fever remains unchanged.
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Corinth
FE. A Garrison
D. Pockrus
Water man fountain pen sale at Minnis' drug store
Promotes water man fountain pen savings from $1.50 to $3.00 at Minnis' drug store. Also touts Ballard's Horehound Syrup for throat irritation with claims of easing the lungs and restoring health, priced 25c to $1 per bottle, sold by R. H. Garrison. Marriage register note and grocer solicitation via Long & King phone lines.
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Ballard
R. H. Garrison
Waterman
Minnis’ Drug Store
Van Zandt County Club Formed at the Normal
Van Zandt County club organized by students at the Normal on Oct. 5 and admitted members including Ruth Howell Fern Cope Letha Gore Frances Maxey Kate Stamford Mamie Smith Jewell White Zadie Eads Mary Yantis Stella Ferrill Winnie Cade B F Tunnell A P Fowler J F Jordan Van Shields W E B James R D Watson and Alvin McKibben from Canton Grand Saline Edgewood Corinth and Pruitt locations.
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van Zandt County
Normal
Ruth Howell
Fern Cope
Letha Gore
Frances Maxey
Kate Stamford
Mamie Smith
Jewell White
Wills Point
Zadie Eads
Mary Yantis
Canton
Stella Ferrill
Edgewood
Winnie Cade
Grand Saline
B. F. Tunnell
A. P. Fowler
J. F. Jordan
Van
Shields
W. EB. James
R. D. Watson
Corinth
Alvin McKibben
Pruitt
Minnis' Drug Store Sparks Customer Money Back Debate
A customer at Minnis' drug store expresses dissatisfaction with a refund for a recent purchase, prompting discussions over store return policies and shopper rights. The incident highlights concerns about satisfaction guarantees and potential remedies offered by the pharmacy.
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Minnis’ Drug Store
We fill your fountain pen free
An offer promises free fountain pen filling services by W. J. McCray. The short note signals a promotional or trade message with a named individual and a simple product care claim.
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W. J. McCray
Fortunes in Faces and New Life Pills Ad
An 19th century ad asserts beauty ties to health with I Kings New Life Pills. It promotes skin improvement and health benefits, naming J. F. Raley & Co. as seller. The fragment mentions drag work and Park and Lester at Fox Bros. & Co. as service providers.
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Ruth
J. F. Raley & Co.’s
Adyt
Parks & Lester
Fox Bros. & Co
Canned Goods List From Long and King
Housewife shoppers are urged to check a Long and King catalog of canned goods. The notice promises easy choice with items clearly listed, inviting customers to compare and select.
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Long & King
Denton Horse Wins Prizes at Dallas Fair
Den ton horse owner reports that Den ton raised horses won the premium last Monday at the Dallas fair. His stallion Willie Togo won first and filly Dorothy Top won second in the show ring against strong rivals. The letter is signed by E L Jones dated Oct 1 2815.
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Chronicle
Denton
Dallas Fair
Willie Togo
Dorothy Top
E. L. Jones
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Denton Water, Light and Power Co
Wwccod
L. F. Collins & Son
A. Collins
N.R. Bedford
CO. W. Side Sq
St. Alexander
Taylor Hardware Co
Saddlery
S. W. Kanady
West Oak Street
D. J F. Howard
Aquone
N. C
Kincaid Wagon Yard
Freight Transfer Company
Woodrum’s
Dessigne
J. B. Woodrum
West
Oak Street
Fox Bros
Young Musgraves
Fomer Denton
Denton County National Bank
Ae Forester
H. Blewett
F. Raley
W. B. McClurkan
Pres
J. L. Blewett
V. Pres
B. Deavenport
Cashier
R. M. Barns
Ass'tCashier
Selo al Life
Dollar
Fulton
Its
Joe Craft
Eunice Williams
Lipscomb Drug Store
East Side Square
Julian Scruggs
Agent Sherman Steam Laundry
R. Hamilton & CO
Stroud & Grant
Texas
First Guaranty State Bank
North Side Square
the Guaranty Fund Bank
W Sullivan
Hill
Sullivan & Hill Attorneys-at-Law
Craddock Building
van Zandt County Club
THE
H. N. Robertson
M. D. General Practitione
First Nationa Bank
Evers Hardware Co
Deane
Frontier sAthma Company
Roony 102Buffalo
N. Y
W.t.bailey&co
Ww. O. W
Lady. Robertson
Kaley. & Co
Lone Star Restaurant
W. E. McCabe
H. Deavenport & Co
Denton County Natal Bank
W. H. Doty
Barber Shop
Denton Milling Company
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