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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1913

Page

4

Sunday School Pedagogy Chair Fund Drive Aims High

Rev. Oscar T. Cooper reports from Dallas on the executive committee meeting of the Methodist Church South. The primary agenda was a pledge to raise 50,000 pounds for an endowment chair of Sunday School Pedagogy at Southern Methodist University, to be funded by Texas church Sunday schools. W. C. Everett hosted luncheon for committee members.

Oscar T. Cooper First Methodist Church Dallas The Methodist Church, South Southern Methodist University Texas W. C. Everett

Tunny Fish Dishes Featured with Phone Contact

Try some Tunny Fish and enjoy many dainty dishes. Phones 86 and PAs- CHALL's offer orders and info.

Pas- Chall’s

Law of the Spirit Subject for Tonight

Evangelist D. S. Ligon preached at Pearl Street Church of Christ on The Cause of the Different Epochs of the World's History according to the Scriptures and the sermon was well received. The Law of the Spirit will be the subject for Wednesday night.

D. S. Ligon Pearl Street Church of Christ

Late personal news from Aubrey Dallas and surrounding towns

Several residents and visitors travel for court and Baptist Association meetings in Aubrey, Stephenville, Petty and Dallas. Names include Jack Medlin from Roanoke J M Vivian in Dallas Homer Gibbs from Roanoke and J N Rayzor in Aubrey. Also notes on Miss Leola Tucker teaching at Petty and local farmers reporting corn yields.

Jack Medlin Roanoke J. M. Vivian Dallas H. Ross Edwards Aubrey S. W. Hickey Baptist Association M. E. Hudson Homer Gibbs Ruth Bogey Ardmore Okla L. S. Forester W. Y. Barnett Krum Frank Cragg Pilot Point Ellismore Stephenville Jack Christal Colorado Springs John Miller Standard Garage Fort Worth Maggie Cope Rockston Crain Necona E. H. Crain J. E. Riley Garza Edith Swisher J. N. Rayzor J. E. Wilson Salt Branch Charles Smith Sherman E. H. Smith Mr. Smith Jack Lee Newt M. Lee Denton Childress Austin State University W. T. Moore M. L. Simmons George Wilkerson J. January Bishop Ponder

Paschall's Promotes Fresh Veggies and Phone Ordering

Local grocer Paschall's touts praise from customers for fresh vegetables and convenience of ordering by phone. The ad notes telephone contact and emphasizes reliable, quick service with every order.

Paschall’s

Safest Laxative for Women Promises Prompt Relief

Mrs Dunnap of Lea' Te endorses Dr. King's New Life Pills as safe and painless. The ad claims the laxative is prompt and free of pain and urges readers to order today from Paley & Co via Paley Groceries.

Dr. King

Centen Oil well in Highland Park deemed likely total loss

The 2035 foot Highland Park well owned by Centen Oil and Development Co. is probably a total loss after failed extraction. Stockholders at Sullivan & Hill’s reported $1000 in tools and 600 feet of casing sunk with little chance of recovery, while believing the drill lay within 100 feet of oil or gas before the setback. A further stockholder meeting is planned soon to decide next steps.

Highland Park Centen Oil and Development Company Sullivan & Hill C. M. Simmons

Sheridan Receives First 1914 Cadillac in Denton

George W. Sheridan, Denton Cadillac agent, brought the first 1914 Cadillac to town. The standard five passenger touring car sells for 2100 dollars f o b Denton with top demountable windshield rims and full equipment. The new model features a two speed direct drive axle and a reliable self starter. Sheridan will demonstrate the car to interested buyers.

Cadillac Denton George W. Sheridan Cadillac Company Dallas Texas Sheridan B. Denton

Special poultry prices offered for balance of week

Elbert Produce Co announces reduced poultry prices to load cars for shipment this week Hens 9¢ per lb Springs medium and large ? per lb Turkeys 10¢ per lb Ducks 33 to 3.50 per dozen Geese 4.50 to 5.50 per dozen Roosters 10 to 15¢ each Eggs 20¢ per dozen

Elbert Produce CO

Electric Bitters Praised For Kidney Relief

Mrs Dowling of San Francisco credits Electric Bitters with curing her kidney weakness when all else failed. The tonic is described as good for the liver and indigestion with a price of 30 cents to $1.00 at J. F. Raley & Co.

John Dowling San Francisco J. F. Raley & Co

Minnis' Drug Store Advertises Toilet Articles Delivery

Minnis' Drug Store on the east side promotes a sale of toilet articles both old and new with free delivery. The ad claims money savings on all styles of photos and quality guaranteed. JOHN SWARTZ Studio over postoffice offers samples.

Minnis’ Drug Store East Side John Swartz Postoffice

The Sheriff of Cochise Horse Theft Case

A ranch owner loses a horse and offers a large reward to catch the thieves. He enlists the adjacent county sheriff for help and the capture comes in an astonishing cooperative effort.

Cochise

Kalem Western Drama Features Alibi Twist and Shootout

A Kalem drama opens in a Western eating house with a rough tassel. The plot builds to a circumstantial evidence case as the murderer accuses the hero. The sister disguises as a man to delay the sheriff and her husband for hours. A pistol duel and hillside chase follow until the alibi is proven and the villain is punished.

A Gentleman of Fashion Vitagraph Comedy

John Bunny plays a plumber who becomes a weekly gentleman of fashion. Flora Finch is a romantic wealthy spinster. They meet and misjudge each other then fall in love as further encounters unfold and end happily.

John Bunny Flora Finch John Flora James Nanette

Fountain Pens Now Available at Local Drug Store

At the east side of the square a drug store announces new Waterman Ideal Pens priced from 2.50 to 8.00, Franklin Self Filling pens from 1.50, and Remex pens at 1.00. All pens are guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded.

Square Waterman’s Ideal Franklin

J A Minnis Prescription Druggist Details

J A Minnis operates as a prescription druggist on East Side Square offering pharmacy services and medicines. The brief notice notes the storefront location and professional role in the local commerce page.

East Side Square

Birth and local housing updates in town

Born to Mr and Mrs Y Turpley a boy on September 23. A Collins is constructing a six room bungalow on Stroud street. W J Hamilton is adding a second story to his home on West Oak street.

Y. Turpley A. Collins Stroud Street W. J. Hamilton West Oak Street

Dr Hobson Eczema Ointment Claim for Infant Relief

A vintage advertisement asserts Dr Hobson s Eczema Ointment can cure infant skin eruptions and cites a testimonial from Mrs Strubbler of Dubuque Iowa praising rapid improvement after a single box. The notice directs purchase through druggists or by mail from Soc J F Raley Co.

Property transfers in Denton area parcels and sums

Records show multiple real estate transfers: Charles Pettit and wife to C O Crockett for 7 500. Ed Giles and wife to Clem Giles 60 acres part of Wim Mason survey for 2 400. J A Hughes and wife to Jerry Giles 60 acres part of William Mason survey for 3 600. H C Cain Sr to A J Johnson 3 acres part of Dennis Cowan survey priced 320. T J Price and wife to Prichard and Sanders lot 3 block 13 Garza 8 500. S Spraberry and wife to E H Cornwell 12 acres Mary R Wright survey for 100. A E Young and wife to J A Perkins 71 acres Jesse Myers 320 acre survey for 2 450. A B Brumley and wife to D G Taylor 68 acres out of H Hl Swisher survey for 2 750. G A Newman to Geo C Hughes part of Henry Tierwester survey for 250. Robi Elkins and wife to J M Forest 139 55 100 acres part of B F Lynch survey for 89 070 75.

Charles Pettit C. O. Crockett Denton Ed Giles Clem Giles Wim. Mason J. A. Hughes Jerry Giles William Mason H. C. Cain Sr A. J. Johnson D. G. Taylor H. Hl. Swisher G. A. Newman Geo. C. Hughes Henry Tierwester Robi Elkins J. M. Forest B. F. Lynch

Laxative Bromo Quinine Offered in Cold Cough Relief

Advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine to stop cough and headaches from colds. Druggists refund money if it fails. E W GROVE signature on each box. Price listed as 25 cents.

E. W. Grove

Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Ad Claims Gray Coverage

An old advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a grandmothers recipe to darken gray hair. It promises natural color and luster, removes dandruff and itching, and claims a 50 cent bottle from drug stores provides lasting results with daily use.

Dent Wyeth Ady

Evangelist Hendricks Promotes The Old Fashioned Home

Evangelist Hendricks preaches The Old-Fashioned Home at a cooperative revival meeting held by Central Presbyterian. Singer Carter will perform two songs aligned to the theme. Despite windy weather, attendance rose from the previous night at the tent on West Hickory Street on the W B McClurkan lot, pleasing Dr. Caldwell.

Evangelist Hendricks Central Presbyterian Church Carter West Hickory Street W. B. McClurkan Caldwell

Frontier Asthma Company Trial Offer at Home

A flyer promises free trial treatment and full information for asthma cures at home. It directs readers to Frontier Asthma Company Room 102 Buffalo AGvt.

Frontier Asthma Company

Little Miss Catherine Sehneer Celebrates First Birthday

Catherine Sehneer entertained several young guests at a Tuesday dinner party marking her first birthday in Denton society circles.

Catherine Sehneer

College of Industrial Arts Annual Faculty Reception

The College of Industrial Arts held its annual reception for students and faculty on Monday evening September 22 at President Bizzell's residence. About five hundred students attended, forming the receiving line on the lawn. Music by Palmer's orchestra accompanied the informal, cordial event with punch served throughout.

Denton Citizen News Dean's Kidney Pills Ad

Denton advertisement features W. W. Billingsley of 70 W Hickory St Denton Tex praising Dean's Kidney Pills for post measles kidney weakness and frequent urination with sediment. He bought from J F Raley Co Drug Store and reports marked health improvement. Sold by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents Remember the name Deans.

Denton Dean W. W. Billingsley Hickory St Tex J. F. Raley & Co Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States Dean’'s

Kindergarten to Open Monday at Lee School

Denton families in Denton area rush to Lee school building for first day of classes this Monday Sept 20. Miss Daugherty reachable by New phone 223 for details. Turner Bros grocery urges trials of new patrons praising service and prices with phones 7. The oldest Denton grocer Pas Chall’s available by phone 86.

Turner Bros Lee School Miss Daugherty Denton Phenes Paschall’'S

You Should Choose a Careful Drugstore for Prescriptions

The ad urges careful selection of the druggist, claiming full stock, skilled pharmacists, safeguards from receipt to dispense, and warns that incorrect filling is criminal and bad business. It cites 23 years in the field and a St. Louis College of Pharmacy education, recommending readers ask their doctor for guidance.

St. Louis College of Pharmacy

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wilson-Hann Company North Texas Gas Co Water and Light Office Bob West Express Julian Scruggs Clifford Stroud First Presbyterian Church South Elm Street J. N. McFarlane D. D Jessie Whittaker Denahower P. Lipscomb Curtis’ Drug Store Ariazna J. A. Minnis and C. M. Curtis GEO. M. Hopkins Emory C Smith N. Side Sq Denton Water, Light & Power Company W. J Grady Woodrum & Davis’ Grocery Bradley Evers LAW OF the Spirit Paschall's Barbara Worth J. S. Terry the Fair G. W. Sheridan Mer J. A. Minnis Karo Kingsford Kingsford T. C. Sample Denton Steam Laundry Co Denton Society O. M. Curtis Nton Denton Tailoring Company West Side Square San Antonio CY Tyrrell Collins Feed &Fuel Yard North Locust St Fox Bros. Shoe Repair Department People’s Home Telephone Company A Home Company C. R. Hamilton Agent Sherman Steam Laundry Cole Buck
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