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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1912
Page
2
Public notice from Denton Texas dated September 2 1912 outlines subscription rates and delivery options for the Record and Chronicle. It states that erroneous reflections will be corrected upon notification to the publishers and lists contact details and publication terms.
Denton business leaders urged a cooperative fall campaign to enlarge the city’s trade territory. They note strong local business tied to school interests and call for a trades excursion and coordinated advertising to attract country business at modest cost.
The City of Denton gains John B. Denton College property as part of the school system. City Council spent about $1,000 to enhance the site, making the system Uplifting with an up-to-date high school and a campus with athletic facilities. The purchase reduces reliance on remodeling of ward schools and increases space for white and negro pupils for several years.
A reforming board in Austin bans book agents from sessions and requires public meetings while inviting only invited speeches. The new law shapes the five year text book selections by a 30 member panel chosen by nonpartisan interests, promising better materials than the hurriedly produced older volumes.
A September 2 collision on the Chicago and North Western near Green Bay Wisconsin killed one passenger and five trainmen. Three others were seriously injured and twenty one sustained minor injuries in the derailment.
Washington reports new parcel post law effective Jan 1 1913. Packages up to 11 pounds and within size limits are mailable. Flat rate 1 cent per ounce to 4 ounces, then by weight and distance with zone rates and additional fees for insurance and collection on delivery.
A. V. Mabry and wife transfer 160 acres in W. H. Gibson survey to L. Floyd for 5250 dollars. W. E. Smoot and wife convey lots 11 12 13 14 in block 23 and lots 15 16 in block 2 Justin. F Dolgener to J T Corby 14 acres in H Tierwester survey for 43.75 dollars. T L Fagg and wife to W M Fagg lets in J W King survey Gather addition to Garza for 1500 dollars.
J A Madewell son of A E Madewell and Miss Eunice Jones daughter of A B Jones, both from well known families south of the city, were married in Denton Sunday afternoon.
Wood's Barber Shop remains at the game stake on the west side of the square adjoining Scott Vai loring Co with a new front and better quarters than ever. The service could not be improved upon.
Local ministers and Sunday school workers met at the Baptist church to organize for the State Sunday School Rally Day. They chose committees for publicity entertainment and reception as five visitors from the Rally Way association arrive in Denton on September 12.
The two weeks old infant of Mr and Mrs Sidney Pritchard died Saturday evening at the family home on East Prairie Street after a short illness. The burial occurred Sunday morning at 10 at Odd Fellows cemetery after services at the house.
Deputy County Clerk Edwards forwarded to Attorney General Wal thall a summary of County court criminal activity for the year ending August 31. Four terms yielded ten indictments and 119 informations and Justice court appeals. There were 81 trials with pleas of guilty, 79 convictions, two acquittals, 35 dismissals, one quash, and 57 cases pending. Fines imposed 1300, none remitted, 130 collected.
An advertisement warns that lax habits and liver derangement cause trouble and urges taking St King’s New Life Pills for quick results. It claims the product is easy safe and sells for 25 cents at J F Raley & Co.
Ca James Lawler of Houston, who witnessed the Tarver Beverley match in Clovis, says Beverley showed heart and stood punishment before the eighth round stoppage. He believes Beverley has a bright future with three to four months of careful training.
Weather Bureau predicts warm weather across the Middle West and East and Southern states for the coming week with temperatures rising in many areas.
Sep 2 report notes rumored reshuffling in the Katy official family after W. A. Webb became general manager today. It is said J. L. West may succeed J. W. Allen as federal freight agent.
Mrs. J. H. Standefer of Denton Texas testifies to relief from kidney pain backache and nervous distress after using Dean's Kidney Pills. She bought from J F Raley & Co Drug Store and says two boxes cured her. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents and price is 56 cents. Ring 33 West Oak St if you have poultry butter or eggs for sale.
A clipped item from a 1910s publication references May Tutelle and the Frivolous Fairs secretaries, noting copyright by Bobbs Merrill Company.
Illustrations by NORTH SHORE HORSes spurred alarm as robberies near the shore spark panic over jewels and money. Winthrop, Laura, Hap, and others react with curiosity and bravado while a mysterious motor boat and late night whispers fuel suspicion.
The narrator recalls a rain-soaked encounter with a noble British duke living among American guests. A tour of the gallery reveals the duke’s sorrowful memory of France and a confession that a certain Duc d Aubigny is a thief. The afternoon ends with tensions as Natalie’s bridge game and an impending social upheaval unfold before more plans and a future continuation.
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