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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1912

Page

4

Tarver Beverly Fight Ends With Tough Bout In Clovis

Final J B Stringer returned from a business trip to New Mexico and watched the Tarver Beverly clash in Clovis. Beverly faced the Anset giant and, though battered, remained game through eight rounds, suffering bruised shoulders, possible knocked out teeth, and heavy punishment from the opening bell.

J. B. Stringer New Mexico Clovis Tarver-Beverly Beverly Severley

Gilbert Sells Hardware Business to Fox Brothers

Mr Gilbert announces sale of his hardware business to Fox Brothers and Co. He will remain at the same shop and invites friends and customers to visit.

Fox Brothers & Co Gilbert Scott Tailoring Co

Insurer Seeks Cotton Grain and Auto Insurance

A local agency invites farmers and property owners to call for fire insurance rates. They offer coverage for cotton, grain, automobiles, and other insurable property, promising prompt quotes and protection.

Baby Born to Jack Bround and Wife

A son was born to Jack Bround and his wife. Worms are damaging the cotton crop. Mr. and Mrs. Erskin returned to Grayson county after a visit here. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Bryan of Corinth were here. Harve Henry went to Denton. Mrs. Lane has been sick.

Sunnydale Jack Bround Erskin Grayson County Oscar Bryan Corinth Harve Henry Denton Lane

Turner Bros Coffee Line Promotes City Delivery Service

The Turner Bros advertise a premier coffee line in the city and invite orders by phone. Potential customers are urged to call the published number to place orders and arrange delivery.

Turner Bros

Heat prompts single daily session for ward schools

Extreme September heat causes ward schools to switch to one daily session from 8 30 a m to 1 30 p m. Classes begin at 8 30 with no noon recess to avoid the hottest part of the day. The change aims to maintain attendance and comfort for students and teachers. Also notes health impacts driving people to seek milder climates and promotes Dr King s New Discovery for respiratory relief.

C.y J. F. Raley & Co

Denton School Board Names Woodward Treasurer

In regular session the Denton public schools trustees awarded the city funds custody contract for the coming year to Woodward, assistant cashier at the First National Bank. Two bids were considered, with Woodward proposing 10 percent on overdrafts and 3 percent on daily balances less 100 dollars. A committee was appointed to add “High School” above the main entrance to the High School grounds, and several small accounts were approved for payment.

Board of Trustees of The Public Schools of Denton Natonal Bank Ensuig Hk. M. Barns Denton County National Bank W. F. Woodward Wm. Evers W. J. McCray H Ghsengol Southwestern Telephone Co L. P. Field A. W. Palmer Peoples Home Telephone Co Record and Chronicle J. F. Raley R. Ledbetter Woodson Printing Co M. Walker W. M. Welch

Denton Residents Pleased By Local Grocery Service

A Denton based grocery service reports growing customer satisfaction with daily delivery options. T. C. Sample promotes two phone lines for order placement and inquiries.

Denton T. C. Sample

Notice to light and power consumers due now

Notice to light and power consumers. All bills for electric lights supplies and power are now due. W J Grady Superintendent. I have the choicest quality of Honey both comb and extracted. T C Sample.

W. J. Grady T. C

Farmers Busy Glean Cotton as Hands Remain Scarce

Corinth reports cotton picking in full swing with severe labor shortages. Mentions Rev H B Boyd of Denton preaching at Lynchburg and local social visits from Denton residents. Also notes J W Bennett at court, Mrs Humphries taking a clerk job, Leroy Bennett recovering from a sprain, and local ads from Smith's Restaurant Arkansaw Mill Co Turner Bros and Long & King promoting goods and services.

Corinth H. B. Boyd Denton Lynchburg W. W. Shepard Mabel Coleman J. W. Bennett Humphries L. T. Fowler Dallas Leroy Bennett

Classified Ads Prompt Den ton Readers Respond

A Denton classified section shows a busy week as residents read the advertising columns and reply to various listings. The column highlights buyer interest and seller responses with everyday goods and services on offer.

Denton

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted As Constitutional Remedy

An advertisement claims catarrh is a constitutional disease and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio as the cure all. It offers a hundred dollar reward for failure to cure and directs readers to contact the firm for circulars and testimonials. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio Loledo Drugg’sts

Cotton pickers scarce as Mrs Morris buried here

Remains of Mrs. Wes Morris of Rock Hill community were buried locally after she was burned to death. Community notices record visits, weddings, a death, a school teacher election, and local sermons. Turner Bros promotes fresh Norway Mackerel and Maxwell House coffee alongside local ads.

Turner ‘Bros

Merit and Quality Drive Better Grades in Education

The article argues that genuine merit and quality lie in the items and efforts students handle, suggesting standards rise with the care and material value placed on work. It emphasizes tangible results over superficial measures.

Criminal docket 10 to be taken up next term at district court

The Sixteenth District civil term ends with one jury trial and many non jury dispositions including divorces and land cases. Criminal term to begin next week with five cases on the first day and several capital cases slated for late September and early October. Special venires ordered for three capital cases. one major witness absence delayed the Maron Woody case. Local ad promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve.

Sixteenth District Court Potter Swearingen Ovie Majors Carl Kinkaid Grover Salmon W. H. Swearingen Cr Minal E. L. Tatum Oscar Blackburn J. EB. McDonald Ccttle George Thomason John Taylor Mann White Will Swanks Lewis Modesto

Former Denton Man Plans Return to City Life

Malone a former Denton county resident who has been away for years will move back to Denton hoping to bring his family by the CI opening. He has traded for 127 acres northeast of the city from J P Goodwin and added Cooke County land in the deal.

CE. Malone Denton County Denton Malone J. P. Goodwin Cooke County

Auction notices for houses and lots at low bids

Fragmentary ad lists several houses and lots to sell at steep discounts. Details are incomplete but imply a liquidation or sale event with contact via a phone number placeholder.

Ots

Straightforward Drug Selling and Advertising Claims

An advertisement proclaims straight dealing in drugs with strict adherence to both printed and spoken statements. It promises customer satisfaction, refunds for unsatisfied purchases, and claims thirty years of practical experience to reassure buyers.

Local notes close for Jewish holiday at Grand Leader

The Grand Leader will observe a Jewish holiday Thursday and Friday, closing during those two days. A mid week Methodist prayer service at 8 PM tonight at the South Church with Rev. E. T. Bates is announced. The notice also advertises short orders day or night and praises the cooking and service.

Methodist Church South E. T. Bates Karee Smith's Restaurant

Bartonville Social Notes Bring Local Visits and Ills

W Card visited his daughter Mrs. Chambers then left for Roscoe before returning to Reeves county. A. B. Chambers of Fort Worth visited his parents. Clarence Breeding attends school in Lewsville. Simmons in Wentos Lon Wilkerson and family of Justin were here. Mr and Mrs W A Chambers visited Mr and Mrs Jasper of ArgyLe. Jess Foster and wife returned to Denison after visiting the Loards. Mrs Laura Brown and Mrs Joe Jeter with Grace are sick. Tom Robbins went to Roanoke. Fresh vegetables offered at the store, phone 44.

Bartonville News Bartonville Card Chambers Roscoe Reeves County A. B. Chambers Fort Worth Clarence Breeding Lewsville Simmons wWentos Will Loard Laura Brown Joe Jeter Grace Tom Robbins Roanoke

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Denton Steam Laundry Colorado Denton Water, Light and Power Co L. F. Collins & Son Collins Palace OF Sweets Taylor Bedford West Side Square Wood E. M. Wood Jid W.T. Bailey @ Co. Insurance Steinway Voss & Sons Remington Lorraine Kurtzmann Trayser Arthur W. Palmer J. B. Woodru Righ Bank WARD Woodward Bip W. FL Woodward Corinth News Smith’s Restaurant Arkansaw Mill CO Long & King Harold Be] Wrights J.S. Terry & Co Belew News House of Good Coffee Der Bucklen J. R. Raley & Co.s Evers H'd’w. Co Maurice Smith Denton Street J. A. Minnis BaseSide Square Texas Lipscome Drug Store East Side Square Julian Scruggs R. Hamilton & CO Stroud & Grant Alvin M. Busp North Locust Street H. Geavenport Ofice Nata’ Tiank Www O. M Lad Y. Robertson Your Raley & Co Deane New Lone Star Restaurant Duggan Abstract Co M. D. Fullingim Curtis Drug Store Fr. Worth McKinney Sherman Gainesville Greenville Waxahachie Peoples Home Tecnic Denton Milling Company
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