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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1912
Page
4
The 8B Y M U program in Denton lists leaders Miss Masters Mr Strong Miss Lena Mildton Mr Chester Yeatts Mr Newman and Miss Maggie Brashears. The session covers Good Citizenship Emphasis Unselfish Citizenship and the ideal of citizenship with scripture readings and discussions. Long & King advertis e groceries in Denton inviting next orders by phone.
The joint Katy Tee P office reports freight receipts for August 1912 rose about 25 percent from August 1911, with a $10,000 increase noted by Agent Murphy. The message highlights improving conditions in Denton and a rising trend in freight activity. Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement follows, claiming a constitutional remedy with a $100 reward for non cure.
Daily readings on prayer and faith. Topics include why and how to pray, when to pray, and making prayers effective. Illustrations warn against faithless prayer and stress the school of prayer with scriptural guidance from Psalms and Psalms a. Wait on the Lord for strength.
The ad extols Electric Bitters as essential for energetic leadership and health. It features a testimonial from Charls B. Allen of Sylvania Georgia claiming four bottles cured rheumatism liver trouble stomach disorders and kidney issues. Available for 50 cents at J. F. Raley & Co.
Turner Bros offers day and night service for meals and beverages. The ad touts honey and coffee supplies from Smith's Restaurant and mentions Denton town vendors N Robertson and J Beyett. It promotes pumpkin pie portions and emphasizes careful handling of phone orders at Turner Bros, phone 7.
District Agent William Ganzer of the federal agriculture department returned from a inspection trip through West Texas counties noting an immense forage crop. In Fort Worth he met state agent J L Quicksall and arranged for a county agents meeting in October. Our customers prize us for prompt delivery. Try Turner Bros regular dinners daily at Smith's Restaurant.
A norther cooled Dent after a spell of high heat dating back to September 1. Sprinkles fell during the night, leaving only a light morning show.
A man notes that wealth isn’t required to receive accommodations at this bank while another says he feels at home and appreciates how customers are treated. The speaker emphasizes the bank’s specialty in taking care of customers, even when money is tight.
At Sam Houston building a small meeting of West Side school teachers and patrons approved a second gathering Tuesday September 17 to organize a formal group uniting teachers and mothers. Talks by Miss Clara Goodwin and others spurred plans for playground equipment and closer cooperation with Superintendent Beaty.
Denton plans a trades day next month with a probable October date to maximize display potential for the Denton county exhibit at the Dallas fair. Secretary Roark of the Chamber of Commerce hopes to secure the Gilbert building on West Oak street for the display. The event could surpass prior county efforts, leveraging existing Wallas air exhibits for a stronger showcase. Also promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a cure for burns and skin ailments available at J. R. Raley & Cos.
President Freeman announces that the Texas and Pacific will begin soon re laying the entire Trans continental division with 75 pound steel and proceed at a rate of at least 20 miles per year. The line is being ballasted and may see increased use by freight and passenger trains as the shorter route by several miles compared to Longview.
A vintage advertisement urges readers that a small effort to influence others can cause trouble and promotes St King’s New Pills for liver ailments and indigestion. It claims quick, safe relief and lists J. F. Raley & Co. as the seller for 25 cents.
A compact listing advertises pumpkin sales at 6 for 25 cents by Turner Bros. Mrs Maurice Smith promotes piano teater at 46 Denton Street with contact phone 7.
A brief classified item advertises several houses and streets offered for sale at 50 to 75 percent of value. Contact Fulton for details and listings.
District court actions list several cases including State v E L Tatum W E Graham J M Pierce and Chas Mays for forfeiture on bai bond Farmers and Merchants Gin Co of Lewisville v J T Simmons for debt and Josephine Douglass v W D Douglass for divorce. Also early 1900s cough remedy advertisement promotes Dr King s New Discovery with prices 50c and 1 and free trial bottle.
Notice states Mrs. RGbert Haskins will open a class of music pupils in Canton on October 1. ConvergeThe party at 4te m i Te.
Evangelist Swinney leads a week long Church of Christ gathering on conversion with scripture based arguments that transformation requires faith and obedience. He argues forgiveness is God’s act while conversion is a human change enabled by the Holy Spirit and the word. Services run Saturday 4 pm and Sunday 11 am and 7 45 pm with a Sunday 3 30 lecture titled The Lands of the Bible. Public invited.
Mr Gilbert states he has sold his hardware business to Fox Brothers and Co and will relocate to the new place of business where friends and customers are invited to call. He notes receipt of two shipments of the finest mackerel and Holland herring and asks for orders.
An advertisement extols a drug trade promising no misrepresentation and strict adherence to stated prices and testimonies. It pledges prompt refunds for dissatisfied customers and touts thirty years of practice experience to assure buyers of reliability and consistent satisfaction.
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