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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1909
Page
3
Dr Lipscomb has resumed practice with offices above Curtis Drug Store in Denton. The notice includes a job ad from Success Magazine seeking collectors and solicitors in Denton and a bicycle giveaway offer for subscriptions, with addresses in New York.
Mrs B Wells and wife Mingo Oct 13 a girl. W C Grant and wife Denton Oct 14 a girl. F R Brown near Corinth Oct 7 a girl. M Ford near Corinth Oct 6 a boy. B Garrison and wife Krum Oct 14 a boy. Chas Barthold and wife Krum Oct 15 a girl. Charlie Wright near Frisco Oct 18 a girl. W L Gaston wife Lewisville Sept 12 a boy. Rol Bratton wife Lewisville Sept 25 a girl. E E Wilson wife Lewisville Sept 26 a girl. James E Smith wife Lewisville Sept 28 a boy. Guy Bourlarld wife Lewisville Oct 12 a boy. Henry Moroney wife Lewisville Oct 16 a boy. Andrew Robertson wife Lewisville Oct 13 a girl. Dock Stephens wife Lewisville Oct 5 a boy. A B Brawley wife Lewisville Oct 5 a boy. J H Kirkland wife Lewisville Oct 5 a girl. Geo W Elmore wife Pilot Point Oct 9 a boy. W R Stanley wife Denton Oct 17 a girl.
An advertisement touts Rexall 93 Hair Tonic as a powerful, safe remedy for scalp and hair troubles. It lists ingredients like resorcinol and beta naphthol, claims to restore color, soften and cleanse, and guarantees hair growth with a full refund if not satisfied. Sold in Denton at The Rexall Store, O M Curtis.
It touts Hunt's Lightning Oil as a class by itself with no rivals and claims quick relief for aches pains stiff joints cuts burns bites. Bottles priced 50 cents and 25 cents are promoted as the quickest and surest remedy ever devised.
The local post office reports a November 1 increase in mail matter registration from 8¢ to 10¢ and an expanded indemnity limit from $25 to $50 for lost registered packages. The change aims at greater postal economy with no further fee hikes planned. Also includes an ad for Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills.
Limited sale stamps celebrate Hudson Fulton with a broader 2 cent issue. The engraved design features the Half Moon and Clermont with 1609 and 1909 in the corners, printed in a distinctive color. Available at the local office on special request in limited quantities.
C G Young of Okenne Oklahoma endorses Hunt's Lightning Oil after trying many liniments. He claims it is the best and that nothing else compares if it fails. Bottles priced at 25 cents and 5 cents.
Horace M. Griffin to Marvin Smith transfers lot 17 block 1 Hiland Park Denton for 500 dollars. C Slawn to B H Deavenport transfers lot 4 block 4 Fair Grounds Denton for 1 dollar. R M Pyle to Charles Patterson parts of lots 1 and 2 block 18 original town Denton for 400 dollars. Mrs E G Gotcher to J B Riley lots 1 2 and east half of lot 3 block 8 Garza original town for 500 dollars. Lipscomb Jr to Geo Weissocher 25 acres from A N Tompkins survey for 2500 dollars. Pat Jackson to William Perry tract from Wm Crenshaw survey 12 miles northeast from courthouse for 3000 dollars. A E Graham to L T Millican north half of lot 5 McKennon addition Denton for 5 dollars. R C Scripture to Henry G King 160 acres R V McGill survey 40 acres Edward Goode survey 259.50 acres Henry Morgan I Sanchez surveys 80 acres Geo G Alford survey 62 acres Henry Morgan 29 acres Henry Morgan 12 acres Geo G Alford for 32500 dollars. Co T Wright and C Will Geers to W A Moore west half of block 5 subdivision Henry White survey for 2200 dollars. W H Land to C O Boyd 58 acres S Williams survey for 694.96 dollars.
Mr. F. G. Fritz of Oneonta New York writes that his young daughter benefited from Foley’s Orino Laxative and he considers it the best remedy for constipation and liver trouble. The laxative is described as mild pleasant and effective in curing habitual constipation. Garri son Kimmins.
Mrs. J. M. Prater formerly of Denton died in Frederick Oklahoma on Wednesday from typhoid fever. She had moved there about six weeks ago with her family. Funeral services were held in Frederick on Thursday. She was a daughter of J. W. Wright.
A promotional notice claims Dr Kings New Discovery is the top throat and lung remedy curing germs colds la grippe and coughing fits. It asserts healing of inflamed bronchial tubes and lungs and cites a testimonial from Dr Geo More of Black Jack North Carolina praising its cure.
Denton county has spent or will spend between 75 000 and 100 990 dollars this year on new school buildings. Twelve districts voted special school taxes and forty nine districts receive a state school fund. Central Denton or Robert E Lee school leads with about 36000 dollars. Krum 10000. Lewisville 13000. Garza 4000. several districts built new structures and used bonds or taxes. The cited districts include Goodview Krum Zion Drop Robertson Lewisville Garza Beulah Willow Springs Ponder and others with Hebron and Mayes also erecting new buildings from special tax funds.
Dr. Wilkerson of Holland completes sale through Brown and Yancey to acquire the John D L Thomason residence in Bell county for 2650 dollars in cash.
A Barville Louisiana resident H Ward asserts Hunt's Lightning Oil offers a severe and quicker cure for cuts burns aches pains and bruises claiming no better remedy found in twenty years. The quoted endorsement reflects local audience interest in patent medicines.
Four train workers were injured when a caboose collided with a string of cars in the Southern Pacific yard at Del Rio. Conductor Richard Gayle suffered cuts from flying glass and serious bruises, while brakemen G. A. Davies E. Knoppfli and A. T. Munster were bruised. They were brought to a San Antonio hospital.
A Denton reader from North Elm Street endorses Doan's Kidney Pills praising relief from back pain and kidney issues. The testimonial states the product cured symptoms after use, with sleep improve and kidneys normal. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY is the U.S. agent. Remember the name Doan's.
Captain J. H. Rogers reports from Amarillo that the Texas Rangers will not be withdrawn after a disturbance with citizens. He says letters are adjusted and Captain Ross and his company are upheld as the Rangers return to duty.
An old advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as clearing air passages and stopping irritation in the throat. It claims the cough disappears, lungs heal, and the cold is expelled from the system with the genuine yellow package by Garrison & Kimmins.
Phil Keith of Dublin travels to Denton to visit longtime friends and reconnect with local acquaintances during a brief hometown stop.
City Attorney Key filed complaints Friday against S Straub conductor Montgomery and conductor Christian of Katy freight for blocking East Sycamore Street longer than five minutes. He vows to press charges against every train crew violating the street ordinance.
Special sale on the entire stock with everything included as Hann & Co. promises. Don't miss seeing the offerings for yourself and take advantage of the broad clearance before items are gone.
Post office at Denton lists uncalled letters for the week ending October 17 1909. Letters marked for forwarding to the Dead Letter Office October 31 if not claimed. Names include multiple ladies and gentlemen with many initials and surnames. One cent per letter advertised, callers urged to say advertised.
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