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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1913

Page

4

Prize Winners at Pilot Point Show

The Denton Chamber of Commerce displays led by Boark reported strong crowds and fine exhibits at Pilot Point. Judges were Lafferty Alexander and Emerson. Winners span crops and items including Best Stalk of Cotton won by A H Ging, Milo Maize by F P Boerner, and Prettiest Baby Girl voted by 4154 ballots with 66 for the winner.

Aubrey Pilot Point Sanger Boark Denton Chamber of Commerce E. F. Lafferty A. D. Alexander Mr. Emerson A. H. Ging Bloomberg Ist F. P. Boerner M. L. Menasco T. P. Shippley W E. Mountain Ed Blodmbere General Farm Frank Henzder N. A. Jackson J. R. Bailey Watelabick I. Bellar Kight Ed Bloomberg P. M. Winfrey Lt. Bellar W. A. Hughey R. Jardar

Garza A P Swisher Celebrates Eighty Fourth Birthday

Captain A P Swisher longtime Garza resident marked his eighty fourth birthday with a small gathering. The event featured a big dinner and stories of bygone days, with guests including his two children and friends G W Hennen M L Chandler Dr and Mrs Taylor and daughter Mrs Montgomery Mrs J C Wright and Mr Head. Swisher moved to Texas early and has lived in Garza since 1873.

A. P. Swisher Garza Capt. Swisher G. W. Hennen M. L. Chandler Taylor Montgomery J. C. Wright Head

Photo studio ad promises best value and samples

A local advertisement from John Swartz offers money saving photo services with the claim of high quality. The studio operates from a location described as over the post office and invites customers to view samples.

John Swartz Postoffice

Do You Fear Consumption Dr King's New Discovery Ad

An herbal cure ad promotes Dr King s New Discovery for coughs colds throat and lung ailments claiming it can save lives. A Malichete Colorado resident testimonials two doctors said consumption would kill him within years and credits the remedy with recovery. Refund offered if no benefit. Price 50 cents and 1 99. Guaranteed by J F Raley Co.

J. F. Raley & Co

Stationery and local specials from Minnis Drug Store and Turner Bros

Minnis Drug Store offers stationery stock with prices on the east side square. The Princess presents an extra 290d program tonight with a five piece orchestra. Delicous home-pack peaches in 3 pound cans, 15 cents, while they last, from W T C Potter. Phone orders to Turner Bros.

Minnis’ Drug Store East Side Square Bertas Mamie Ross W. T. C. Potter Turner Bros

Evans Quits Post After Mother's Illness

Announcement received with regret by students and townspeople as Dr Am Evans resigns from his post. Dr Elean or M Slater arrives from Tewksbury Massachusetts to assume duties.

AM. Evans I. A Eleanor M. Slater Tewksbury, Mass

New Students Register for Co IA With 235 by Thursday

Attendance at the C I A rises toward 500 in week one as 235 new students are counted by noon Thursday. Dr Rebecca M Evans resigns due to her mother’s illness and is replaced by Dr Eleanor M Slater with a faculty reshuffle including Miss Laura F Neale’s appointment at Stoddard Hall.

Bizzell Co. I. A Denton Rebecca M. Evans Evans Eleanor M. Slater Jessie H. Humphries Stoddard Hall Laura F. Neale Co. IL. A Boston Normal School of Gymnastics Taft's Medical School Boston New England Women's and Children’s Hospital State Infirmary Tewsbury Mass Corinne Paine Sargent School of Physical Education Durant Gymnasium Syracuse New York Maude Wyckoff Pratt Institute Brooklyn N. Y Ollie B. Harriss Augusta Teachers’ College August Georgia Alice ©. Fairchild B. A Oberlin College B. S Columbia University Leslie M. Lindsey Europe Red Springs Academy N. C State Normal and Industrial College of Margaret MacLean A. B A. M Ohio State University Ohio State Wilson College Paen Lucy Ault Conservatory of Music Cologne Germany Katie Beorgee C. A Stoddard Haw CG. I. A B. S. Columbia University Fort Worth High School

Fountain pen sale at local drug store

East side of the square drug store lists Waterman Ideal Pens from 2.50 to 8.00, Franklin self filling pens at 1.50, and Remex fountain pens at 1.00. All pens come with a money back satisfaction guarantee.

Square Waterman’s Ideal Franklin Self

Minnis Drugstore Serves East Side

J. A. Minnis, prescription druggist, operates at East Side Square offering medicines and pharmaceutical supplies.

East Side Square

Local residents travel and visits noted in Dallas area

A string of brief mentions covers residents from Lewisville Fort Worth and Claremore visiting relatives students attending the Normal and C I A T M. Rippy reports rains near San Angelo. Several names are listed with travel to cities like Dallas Corsicana Los Angeles and Cleburne with church and school ties noted.

F. S. Preston Dallas J. M. Martin E. Bridges Lewisville Price Lampkin Fort Worth Bessie Cobb Mollie Hodges Claremore Okla Nannie Bond Terrell Aline Allen Achsah Mitchell Lone Grove R. M W. J. Mitchell Morton Dumas A. & M. College Cleburne Mesdames W. W. Shepard B. W. Blewett Central Presbyterian Church J. W. Caldwell Home Mission Committee

Fresh pack mackerel for breakfast from Turner Bros

Fresh pack mackerel advertised for breakfast from Turner Bros with contact phone number 7.

Turner Bros

Turner Brothers Stock Fresh Seasonal Veg Tables

Turner Brothers announces all seasonal vegetables now available, received in small shipments to ensure freshness for customers.

Turner Brothers

Notice of W C W special meeting

There will be a special meeting Monday night September 22 for reading and balloting on applications for membership initiation of candidates and general business. Clerk signatures P J Beyett C W A Matthews.

Herbine touted as cure for biliousness malaria and constipation

An advertisement promotes Herbine as a medicine that cures biliousness malaria and constipation. It claims the first dose provides relief and additional doses complete the cure. Price listed as six shillings and sold by R H Garrison.

Price Se R. H. Garrison

New Pictures Promised Tonight With Three Reels

Tonight shows three reels of brand new pictures, each 1,000 feet, promising one hour of real entertainment for viewers.

Minnis Drug Store Offers Value in Toilet Articles

East side Minnis Drug Store lists value items in toilet articles with free delivery.

Minnis’ Drug Store East Side

Mayor Bates appoints delegates for Tulsa congress

Denton Texas, Sept. 18, 1913. Mayor Bates issued a list of ten delegates to the International Jury Farming Congress to meet in Tulsa October 27 to 31 1913. Named are Dr. W. H. Cowen E Cocanougher C J Wilkinson W C Jicksen Lon Turner J W Underwood J K R Christal W E Smoot D K Ailison Will Gregg. Fare expected about two cents per mile.

Denton Texas International Jury Farming Crongress Tulsa Okla W. H. Cowen E. Cocanougher C. J. Wilkinson W. C. Jicksen Lon Turner J. W. Underwood J. KR. Christal W. E. Smoot D. K. Ailison Will Gregg

Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles

The Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder issues in men and women and regulate child bladder troubles. A single bottle lasts two months and is mailed on request if not available from a druggist. Sent from Dr. E W Hall, 2926 Olive Street, St. Louis, Missouri.

Texas Wonder Texas E. W. Hall Olive Street St. Louis

First Summer Warm Spell Probed by September Outlook

The article notes a brief warm spell this week with a high of 83 and a weekly peak of 56, suggesting more warm days may come in September and October. After the autumnal equinox, true warmth is rare.

Marriage Register Entry

R. S. Depew of Miami wed Miss Trettie Ferguson of Sanger in a reported marriage registration entry.

R. S. Depew Miami Trettie Ferguson Sanger

The Episode at Cloudy Canyon Western Thriller

A mayor battles a crooked boss in a heart thriller with a death by fire linked to a rival. The mayor's son loves Margaret Sullivan as suspicion falls on a cow-puncher while a Mexican is revealed as the guilty party. The new drama promises thrills.

Weltman Dan Sullivan Sullivan Margaret Sullivan Cloudy Canyon Fred Harris Harris

Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised with testimonial guarantee

An 1890s style ad offers one hundred dollars reward for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It includes a 15 year endorsement from F. J. Cheney & Co. and the National Bank of Commerce Toledo pledge. Cure taken internally. 75 cents per bottle. testimonials and family pills promoted.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo F. J. Cheney National Bank OF Commerce Hail

Woodmen Camp to Move to Weekly Meetings

Den ton Camp No. 15 of the Woodmen of the World plans weekly gatherings after a special meeting pointed to by Clerk Wm A Matthews. The session aims to handle a surge of business with about a dozen candidates for initiation and similar membership applicants to be balloted.

Denton Camp No. 15 Wm. A. Matthews

Paint Now or Pay More says Devoe ad

An advertising blurb urges homeowners to repaint promptly to avoid price increases. It argues paint costs rose about 40 percent, with early-year declines unlikely to exceed half that. Using Devoe paint, the ad claims typical jobs average $56 and promotes immediate purchase at Taylor Hardware Company.

Devoe Taylor Hardware Company

Also Mentioned on This Page

C.I. A. and N. T.S.N Wilson-Hann Company Evers North Texas Gas Co Water and Light Office Bob West Julian Scruggs Clifford Stroud First Presbyterian Church South Elm Street J. N. McFarlane D. D Jessie Whittaker Donnhower P. Lipscomb Curtis’ Drug Store J. A. Minnis O. M. Curtis GEO. M. Hopkins Emory C Smith N. Side Sq Capt Denton Water, Light & Power Company W. J. Grady West Oak Street P. J. Beyett C. C Our Iis Denton Steam Laundry Co Texas Wire Fence Co J.T. Simmons East Oak Street Oklahoma J. T. Simmons East Oak St Bates The Lubin Co Barbara Worth J. S. Terry the Fair J. M. Vivion Mgr Collins Feed &Fuel Yard North Locust St Fox Bros. @ Co Lipscomb Drug Store West Side Square People’s Home Telephone Company A Home Company Tom Morris Paints and Papers Houses Agent Sherman Steam Laundry C. R. Hamilton Peninsular R. E. Cobb Taylor Hardware CO
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