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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1913

Page

4

Central Presbyterian hosts a Denton mission society tea

At Mrs. Blewett’s home Denton ladies from several mission and aid groups attended a tea hosted by Central Presbyterian women. About one hundred guests were greeted by Mrs. Waldo Blewett and introduced by Mrs. Eutler Edwards. A short program featured Mrs. Downer recounting Waxahachie synodical meeting and a social hour followed with a salad course served by named hostesses.

Mission and Aid Societies First Christian Church Lester Mission Society of the First Baptist Church Butler First Methodist Church

Pape's Diapepsin Promises Fast Stomach Relief

An old advertisement extols Pape's Diapepsin as quick relief for indigestion upset stomach and heartburn. It claims five minute relief, regaining stomach regulation, and millions of annual sales with a 350 cent large case available at drug stores.

Pape Druge

Hunters Ready to Begin Season at Tanks and Club Lake

Duck hunters prepare for early season opening tomorrow at tanks and Club lake as Federal game authorities confirm hunting zones and dates despite minor wording ambiguity in the notice.

Club Lake

New Little Elm School Construction Reported

County Clerk O T Button returned Thursday night from a visit with relatives at Little Elm and reported that lumber was on the ground for the erection of a new school building.

Child Henley Stout Buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery

Henley Stout, a child who died Thursday after a long stomach illness, was buried Thursday afternoon in the Odd Fellows Cemetery.

Henley Stout Odd Fellows Cemetery

Infant of Mr and Mrs J R Stone Dies in Green Valley

An infant of Mr and Mrs J R Stone of Green Valley died Thursday morning. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at Green Valley and interment followed in Green Valley cemetery.

R. Stone J. R. Stone Green Valley Green Valley Cemetery

Real Estate Transfers From Local Property Deeds

J O Morris and wife transfer 15 percent acres on Pecan creek to J R Petty for 2060 dollars. H B Marks and wife transfer lot 1 in block 56 at Krum to W A Tala ferro for seven hundred dollars. Sallie A Taylor transfers 252 and a half acres out of Carmel Manchaca survey to J P Elkins for unknown sum. Sallie A Taylor transfers 9 and a half acres out of Carmel Manchaca survey to Robert Elkins for 9775 dollars. J D McCutcheon and wife transfer lot 115 by 200 feet in White's addition to Pilot Point to R L Vines for unknown sum. Dewitt ang and wife transfer lot 100 by 200 feet in block 8 in Reuben Bebee survey at Sanger for 100 pounds. J A Barton and wife transfer 85 by 174 feet in E Puchatski survey in Denton for 300 dollars.

J. O. Morris J. R. Petty Pecan Creek H. B. Marks W. A. Talaferro Krum Sallie A. Taylor J. P. Elkins Robert Elkins J. D. McCutcheon R. L. Vines White Pilot Point Mm. Ee. Dewitt Ang J. 3B Hughes Reuben Bebee Sanger

Runaway Narrowly Averts Injury on East Hickory

A wagon on East Hickory street Friday dropped its shaft and the horse bolted. L. D. Smith managed to stop the frightened animal just before it nearly struck a child playing in the road.

East Hickory L. D. Smith East Hickory Street

Mule choked to death after neck entangled in tree crotch

A valuable mule died after becoming snagged by its neck in a tree fork while rubbing it. Riders found the animal dead in the pasture, unable to free itself from the constriction.

I. Reynolds

Proper prescription filling drives merchant drug store service

The store prioritizes the prescription department ensuring potency and best service. It notes the physician’s confidence and invites customers to bring prescriptions there with free delivery. It emphasizes constant demand items and readiness to assist with all drugstore needs.

Phone 188 East Side Square

A local listing proclaims thirty six years of experience and provides a contact phone number at East Side Square. The brief item highlights long service and an address context for potential customers.

East Side Square North Side Square

Late personal news mentions many attending the fair

Miss Erma Botts and Mrs. Ira H. Hopkins are at the fair today along with J. L. Satterfield U S Deputy Marshal and many others from Slidell Wichita Falls Dallas Gaines ville and Morgan visit Springside Venus and Henrietta. Miss Texie Egan heads to Dallas for days at the fair while Miss Sackville and Miss Simms join C I A guests. The group includes residents Mrs. J. A. Simmons Mrs. E A Glasgow and families with plans to travel to Dallas on a school train tomorrow.

Erma Botts J. D. McKinney Slidell Ira H. Hopkins U. S J. L. Satterfield E. EB. Sanders Wichita Falls Charles Pettit Texie Egan Dallas W. R. Scott M. L. Martin L. S. Forester, Sr William Nelson Venus Johnson County T. N. Jackson Gainesville J. T. Cole Morgan Will F. Parks Springside Captain Madden George Alexander J. B George Kennedy Blanche Kelsay Frank Wilkerson J. A. Simmons Hattie Jo E. A. Glasgow Fort Worth Texas Christian Lectureship Margaret Sackville San Antonio C. I. A Press Club Mary Simms Texas C. IL. A

Real estate rental and sale listing near Denton

Twenty acres with house barn and improvements for rent after January first. Also 53 acres five miles from Denton offered on credit. See L Fulton.

Denton L. Fulton

Eczema Ointment Promises Fast Skin Relief

Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment is advertised to penetrate pores, clear impurities, and stop itching instantly. It claims to speedily heal eczema rashes ringworm tetter and other eruptions and is offered by Pfeifer Chemical Co through druggists or mail order.

Philadelphia St Louis

Fresh Goods Arrive at Long & King

Don’t worry over groceries phone us for fresh goods just received at Long & King. Call 44 for details.

Long & King

Yeary Visits Denton Aims to Boost Cotton Prices

W B Yeary of Farmersville vice president of the Southern States Cotton corporation spent Thursday in Denton. He said the group has already stiffened the cotton price despite adverse conditions and expressed confidence in the long-term success of its effort to aid cotton farmers.

W. B. Yeary Farmersville Southern States Cotton Corporation Denton

County Jail Holds Very Few Prisoners in Denton

The county jail is nearly empty with only three inmates charged with crimes. Claud Cook faces murder charges, Tom Sissons is under sentence, and Willie Walker, a black woman, is held in connection with a fatal incident near Hebron earlier this month. Sissons will be taken to the penitentiary soon, leaving two prisoners in custody.

Claud Cook Tom Sissons Willie Walker Hebron Sissons Denton

Jones Baby Dies at Krum

W. W. Measles of Krum was in Denton today arranging funeral details for Otis Arthur Jones a two year old boy son of Mr and Mrs T A Jones. He died from a complication of acute indigestion paralysis and liver congestion. Funeral services were held at the family home near Krum and burial followed at Jackson cemetery. He was the grandson of Mrs Charles Fowler of Denton.

California Syrup of Figs ad targets worried mothers

A vintage style ad urges mothers to check a child’s tongue for coating and treat with California Syrup of Figs. It promises quick relief from feverish, irritable, constipated symptoms and touts a pleasant taste, urging shoppers to insist on the California Fig Syrup Company label and warn against counterfeits.

California California Fig Syrup Company Adv

City Marshal Goode Warns Halloween Pranksters

City Marshal Goode vows to curb malicious mischief during Halloween celebrations. He says innocent pranks are allowed but offenders will be severely punished if caught, with multiple officers patrolling the town to arrest any gang of property damagers.

Goode Hallowe'en

Kornfalfa Feed Kandy for Horses and Cattle

Arkansas mill introduces Kornfalfa Feed Kandy a complete economical ration for horses and cows made from straight alfalfa and molasses. Order today with new phone 77 and old phone 410. Also LONG and KING promote grocery service with 44 as contact.

Kandy Arkansas Mill

Fresh vegetables at phones 44

Fresh vegetables advertised with contact at 44 LONG and KING. No further details provided.

Long & King

Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil Ad

An old reliable surgical dressing claims to prevent blood poisoning by relieving pain and healing. Notaliniment offered in 25c 50c and 1.00 sizes.

Heaviest October Railroad Receipts Reported

Station Agent W C Murphy predicts record October totals for the Texas and Pacific joint office with passenger and freight earnings rising. He notes daily carloads moving through the local yards and cites last October’s high mark of 35 000 to 40 000 dollars, expecting this month to reach 45 000 to 50 000 dollars at nearly 600 000 yearly rate.

W. C. Murphy Texas and Pacific Iaty

Gentle Laxative Praised By Denton Readers

A San Antonio reader commends Dr. King's New Life Pills for constipation noting they are gentle and effective with no pain. Offered at 5 cents at druggists or by mail from H. E. Bucklen & Co. in Philadelphia or St. Louis.

Horace Wiloughby Weds Julia Stinnett in Social Stir

Horace Wiloughby marries Julia Stinnett a girl of lower station provoking Horace’s aunt and guardian who refuse to see the couple. The timing and social clash lead to a cautiously hopeful ending for the pair.

Horace Wiloughby Julia Stinnett Horace Aincie Josh

Swartz Studio Offers Hand-Sketched Photos

Swartz studio advertises hand-sketched photographs, claiming higher quality and uniqueness. The note emphasizes exclusive, studio-made images distinct from mass produced postoffice prints.

Swartz

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