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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1912

Page

4

Harness Department Welcomes Mr S J Alexander

Our Harness Department is now in charge of Mr S J Alexander a cucal harness and leather man with 18 years experience We thank patrons for years of patronage and promise full value in harness We invite continued support and new customers based on good work leather and honest prices See us before you buy or repair harness The Thomas Drill here has stood the test of many years of use and pleased users.

S. J. Alexander Thomas

Benton Man Wins Prize in W C W Drill Contest

The Camp No. 1h Woodmen of the World drill team missed the Dallas contest for W C W day at the fair. C T Clynch placed third in the officer's drill representing the Benton local camp. Members were unable to attend due to busy times.

Dallas Benton C T. Clynch

Instant Relief for Cold and Catarrh with Ely’s Cream Balm

A newspaper advertisement touts Ely’s Cream Balm as fast relief for colds and catarrh. It describes soothing effects on nasal and throat irritation, claims no mercury or cocaine, and urges readers to buy a bottle from their druggist. The ad also promotes grocery delivery from Turner Enos and Long & King.

Mose Ely

Pape's Diapepsin Offers Quick Stomach Relief Ad

Advertisements tout Pape's Diapepsin as a harmless digestant that cures indigestion in five minutes. It claims to digest food, banish sour regurgitation, belching, gas, heartburn, and stomach discomfort. A fifty cent case is available at drug stores for rapid relief.

Pape

Our city built by us through local spending

A call to residents to strengthen the community by keeping spending local and supporting home services and businesses through the classified ads section.

Denton Sheep Win Again at Dallas Fair

The Shropshires of A. D. Turner of Denton swept Texas bred and owned sheep events at the Dallas fair Thursday. Entries won first and second in pest ram 2 and over, first and second in best ram 1 and under 2, first and third ram lamb, first and second in ewes 1 and under 2, first and third in ewes 2 and over, first and second in ewe lambs, first and second in flocks, first on a pen of three lambs, and the sweepstakes, taking champion ram and champion ewe in the class.

A. D. Turner Dallas Texas Ram

Wise Vermont wife backs Dr King’s New Discovery cure

Mrs. R. J. Flint of Braintree Vermont urged use of Dr King’s New Discovery after her husband’s life was in danger from a severe cough. The ad states the remedy quickly cures coughs and lung troubles such as grip bronchitis croup whooping cough quinsy tonsillitis and hemorrhages. Prices 50 cents and 1.00 guaranteed by J F Raley & Co.

R. J. Flint Braintree Dr. King Mr. F J. F. Raley & Co

Grace dies at Anson after Brights disease

Mrs Grace, aged widow of Mr Grace, died at Anson after a period of critical illness from Brights disease. Burial occurred Thursday afternoon. Survived by her husband and daughter Hybernia, plus sisters in Justin and Oklahoma. C.F Evans and local friends attended the bedside earlier in the week.

C.F Evans H. 4 Laura) Grace Anson Bright R. L. McReynolds Lloyd W. F. Jarrell G .M. Purviance Miss Hybernia

Thanks to Cast and Chorus at The Po dunk Limited

The note thanks the cast and especially the young chorus girls who assisted in the play The Po dunk Limited at the opera house on Wednesday night. Signed by J. Beyett, Chief of the Denton Fire Department, with a cordial closing and a nod to Fox Bros. for service.

The Podunk Limited Opera House J. Beyett Denton

Electric Bitters touted as cure in old Lincoln ad

An advertisement claims Electric Bitters cure loss of appetite and nerve weakness by improving digestion and blood health. It cites Michael Héssheimer of Lincoln who recovered after six bottles and asserts the product helps thousands, priced at 50 cents at J. F. Raley & Co.

Michael Héssheimer Lincoln Neb J. F. Raley & Co D. F. Howard Aquone N. C

Fry Entries Win Prizes In Dallas Percheron Class

Vv. L. Fry, a Denton horseman, entered two Percherons at the Dallas fair. The yearling filly won first prize in a class for horses under three years old, while the two year old stallion placed second in a class including horses up to four years old.

Vv. L. Fry Dallas Fair V. L. Fry Denton Mr. Fry

Street Car Notice for Early Dallas Train Arrival

Minnis' drug store customers face delays as a street car service will meet the early morning Dallas train until further notice starting at 6 40 a m.

Dallas

North Side Mothers Club Candy Sale Realizes $4

The North Seder Ladies Mothers Teachers' club realized a little over $4 on the candy sale held Thursday afternoon at the school. More candy could have been sold with more stock, and another sale will be held soon.

Ladies of the North Side Mothers Teachers’ Club

Smith and Webster Sells Fruit Announcement

Smith and Webster advertise fruit sales offering fresh varietals and misquoted items. Customers are urged to see their produce and prices before buying with delivery options from Certis Corner and nearby locations.

Smith and Webster Certis Corner Smith & Webster

Long & King Meats and Canned Vegetables Offer

A brief notice invites customers to request varied meats and special canned vegetables from Long and King. The message emphasizes availability and encourages inquiries.

Long & King

Denton High to Meet North Fort Worth High Tomorrow

Local brief notes Denton High plans a game with North Fort Worth High tomorrow. The court session Friday resulted in one auto speeding conviction. Reverend Harry Burton Boyd preaches his last sermon at Central Presbyterian Church next Sunday before relocating to Oklahoma City and then Olean New York to lead a Presbyterian church there. The Olean congregation dedicated a new building over stone costing more than fifty thousand dollars on October 7.

Denton North Fort Worth Cass Harry Burton Boyd Central Presbyterian Church Oklahoma City

Marriage Register Notices From Lewisville and Collinsville

L. B. Amason of Lewisville wed Miss Roxie Johnson of Lewisville and B. F. Hands of Collinsville married Miss Myrtle McAllester of Collinsville. Smith's Restaurant advertises quick, reliable service and appealing cooking.

L. B. Amason Lewisville Roxie Johnson B. F. Hands Collinsville Myrtle McAllester

Shakespeare Club Orders New Fountain For High School Camps

The Shakespeare club has ordered a drinking fountain for the rich high school campus to be installed within weeks. The $175 cost is covered by $75 from Denton business men and $100 from the club ladies who started the effort. The item appears in a local community context with other advertisements and notes.

Shakespeare Club R "Ich Denton

Waterman Fountain Pen Sale at Minnis' Drug Store

Save from $1.50 to $3.00 on your Waterman fountain pen by buying it at Minnis' drug store.

Waterman Minnis’ Drug Store

Bread that tastes right for your money

Bread that tastes right offers value with every loaf and promises neighborly satisfaction from a quality bake.

Smith’s

Late personal news from Denton and surrounding areas

J H Garnett of Gainesville visits Denton Emory C Smith in Texarkana last week Phillip Wilkes of Refugio County visiting relatives Miss Anita McCormick visiting J A Sanders in Dallas Mrs Bob Knox and sons Harry and Henry of Krum here Wednesday Mr and Mrs C E Miller of Oklahoma City visiting his parents Mr and Mrs A D Miller Beulah Griffiths taken suddenly ill at the Normal with nervous trouble sent home Mr and Mrs B T Price and son Berry Jr returning to Ryan from visiting her mother Mrs J A Withers G W Raines of East Oak street back from Eureka Springs three months for Mrs Raines health C F Spencer Montague nominated for District Judge by the Democratic Executive Committee spends Friday in Denton acquainting himself with citizens Spencer expects to assume office about Jan 1 and hold his first term in Montague county

J. H. Garnett Gainesville Emory C. Smit Texarkana Phillip Wilkes Refugio County Anita McCormick J. A Sanders Dallas Bob Knox and Sons Harry and Henry Krum C. E. Miller Oklahoma City A. D. Miller Beulah Griffiths B. T. Price Berry Jr J. A. Withers Ryan G. W. Raines East Oak Street Eureka Springs Denton Spen Montague County

Local grocery ads solicit orders by phone

An OCR snippet shows a phone contact for Long & King inviting customers to call Lem to place grocery orders. It appears as a classified style notice aiming to secure sales via telephone outreach.

Long & King

Married at Court House Early Friday Morning

Squire McCormick officiated around seven o clock in the courthouse ceremony. B F Hands and Miss Myrtle McAlester both of Collinsville, who arrived in Denton on Thursday, planned to marry in Dallas but missed the 6 25 train and chose to wed locally before returning to Collinsville.

Squire McCormick B. F. Hands Myrtle McAlester Collinsville Denton Dallas

Buy Local Merchants to Boost Town Prosperity

Advocates say purchasing from local merchants strengthens the city economy and creates jobs. More local demand could attract people from neighboring towns, increasing population and long term prosperity.

Parks and Lester at Fox Bros and Co Drag Work Promptly

Parks and Lester at Fox Bros and Co are noted for prompt drag work. The brief item emphasizes expediency and professional service in the firm’s routine tasks.

Parks & Lester Fox Bros. & Co

Pecans From Trees Planted Ten Years Ago

Frank Craft gathered a half bushel of pecans from two trees in his West Oak Street yard. He recalls planting three nuts a decade ago after pushing them into soft ground, noting the trees have borne for three years with increasing yields. An asthma advertisement is also included in the text.

Frank Craft West Oak Street Mr. Craft

The Kitchen Ad Advice Prompts Hardware Bargains

The brief notes tips readers to read today’s paper for hardware ads and price incentives. It mentions the kitchen as a theme and urges checking Lim for advertised bargains.

Lim

New Watch Movement Focus for Reliable Timekeeping

A local watch dealer touts his emphasis on movement quality over ornament. He stocks Elgin Waltham South Bend Illinois and other high grade makes and argues his prices match city jewelers. He offers a satisfaction guarantee with repairs included, noting in town buying avoids extra shipping costs.

Elgin Waltham South Bend Illinois City

Also Mentioned on This Page

Denton Water, Light and Power Co L. F. Collins & Son J. A. Collins Fox Bros & Co N. R. Bedford CO. W. Side Sq Our Harness Department Taylor Hardware Co T. Clynch Sosh Turner Enos United States England Canada Woodrum J. B. Woodrum Grace Turner Bros Cali Parks & Lester Fox Bros North Seder Denton County National Bank Smith’s Restaurant Ruth Evers Evers Hardware Co Court House FrontiersAthma Company M. Curtis Jeweler Dolly Varden Lipscomb Drug Store Express Julian Scruggs East Side Square C. R. Hamilton & CO Stroud & Grant Missouri, Kansas and Tesa A. m D. m P. m. Northbouts Eereene Ancv'ss Widen &Sue Bee K. C Onuth Ney Ccc Ees Meigertet W.t.bailey&co Ww. O. W H.N Robertson M. D First National Bank Old Phone J W Sullivan Sullivan & Hill Attorneys-at-Law Braddock Building Lod V. Robertson Kaley & Co B. HH. Deavenport & GO Ofice Coto Kodak DEANE Lone Star Restaurant W. E. McCabe R. H. Garrison W. H. Doty Barber Shop North Side Square Denton Milling Company
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