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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1913
Page
4
Denton friends of Representative A. D. Rogers report he is moving to San Antonio to enter business there. Rogers has been hinted as a potential Congress at Large candidate next year, but he denies moving to run for Congress.
A local ad promotes Tunany Fish offerings with varied dainty dishes and contact info listing Phones 8 and 6 for PAS CHALL'S.
Denton county 1913 taxable values total 19 398 170 dollars, up 621 000 from 1912. Assessor Gary's force nears completion and rolls may be sent to the State Controller this week. Minor work remains on recapitulations, with Friday likely for finalizing. Gains offset by losses in three items and railway/property adjustments.
Free trial treatment and full information offered by Frontier Asthma Company located Room 102 Buffalo New York. No charge for introduction or materials.
Miss Ada Marguerite Butler of Denton wed E. V. Sweatt of Grand Falls in a morning ceremony at Elder F. L. Young's home. Vera Young sang, and Lohengrin's Wedding March accompanied the couple. The bride wore white crepe de chine with lace. homegoing gown was blue silk. The couple planned to reside in Grand Falls after a Galveston honeymoon. gifts included a chest of silver from the bride’s brother.
Promises relief from weak kidneys and indigestion with Electric Bitters. Cited testimonial from Mr. John Dowling of San Francisco praises cure for his wife after other methods failed. Also advertised as good for liver. price 50e and 81.00 at J. F. Raley & Co.
A vintage advertisement touts DR PORTER S ANTISEPTIC HEALING OIL as a surgical dressing for preventing blood poisoning. It claims pain relief and healing at once with liniment like efficacy. Prices listed 25c 50c and 1 00.
A publicity note promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills as a safe prompt laxative for women. Mrs Dunlap of Leadil Tennessee praises the product while J F Raley & Co recommends the box at 25 cents.
Lewisville citizens praised the trades day fair with record crowds, as the Lewisville Enterprise lists numerous prize winners in crops and produce including Stalks of Cotton won by Charles Floyd and Beets by Doc Harris. The Denton Chamber of Commerce praises Secretary for his work and Lewisville plans an even bigger fair next year.
The note advertises a store on the east side offering valuable toilet articles and groceries. It promises the best goods at the lowest prices and invites patrons to try the store, mentioning free delivery and phones for contact. Turner Bros. is credited.
A compact studio advert by John Swartz locates over the post office offering money saving photo services with quality guaranteed and samples displayed.
The Arkansas Mill will close at 6 o clock during the Hendricks Carter meeting. Patrons are asked to place orders early. Hester & Baker, 36¢e Props.
Local grocery listing notes fresh vegetables and fruit available at Turner Brothers with phone contact 7 for orders or inquiries.
A revenue officer hides machinery to secure evidence and, by a clever subterfuge, turns the tables and escapes danger.
A staged explosion test pits Hughie Mack against McNab linked to an air compressor at the garage. Dorothy Kelly Teffi Johnson William Humphrey and Chas Brown perform. Critics call the picture a jolly good one.
A floor walker who taunted a passerby was met with a rough reception on Main Street as a crowd of men and women gathered. The incident ends with the masher being crushed by the crowd.
A drug store on the east side of the square announces new stock of Waterman Ideal Pens priced from 2.50 to 8.00, Franklin Self Filling pens from 1.50, and Remex fountain pens at 1.00. Pens come with a full satisfaction guarantee or money refunded.
J. A. Minnis, prescription druggist, operates at East Side Square.
County Clerk Button misses a desk due to a painful fall injuring a foot. J C Parr delivers Madison county mammoth peaches, among the year's largest and best shaped. Former Constable John G Boyd marks his 66th birthday by shaving his mustache after sixteen years. J M Taylor sells 100 head of coming 3 year old steers to Muckleroy Allen for 85450, shipping to their Krum ranch. The First Christian church official board meets Sunday at 2 30 pm for important business. A wet norther brings winter feel to Denton with temperature down to 60 and 1.56 inches of rain from Thursday through Friday.
An old home recipe for darkening hair uses Sage Tea and Sulphur. The ad promotes Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy sold at drug stores for about 50 cents, claiming natural, even darkening and dandruff relief.
Turner Bros promotes satisfaction in groceries by offering satisfactory goods delivery service and prices. Phones 7.
Secretary Roark of the Chamber of Commerce will go to Justin tomorrow to aid in the trades day to be put on there. In spite of rainy weather Justin has made extensive preparations and expects a good crowd.
A testimonial claims Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment cured a baby with widespread facial and scalp eruptions after doctors failed. The ad urges purchase from druggists or by mail for 50 cents, via J F Raley & Co Cady.
A good audience last night showed strong turnout for The Princess, proving the program appeals even with rain or cold.
George W. Sheridan, Denton Cadillac agent, brought the first 1914 Cadillac to town from Dallas. The standard 6 passenger touring car costs 2100 dollars f o b Denton and features the two speed direct drive axle, electric starter, demountable rims, and full equipment. Sheridan plans demonstrations for potential buyers as Cadillac enthusiasts admire the new model.
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to check a child’s tongue for coating and use California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative. It promotes a 50 cent bottle, claims quick relief from constipation, and warns to buy only from the California Fig Syrup Company.
Denton merchants Turner Bros urges families who sampled a trial order to become permanent patrons citing good service and quality goods. Phone contact offered.
Special prices on poultry for balance of the week to load ear for shipment. Hens 9 cents per pound, springs medium 4 cents, springs large 10 cents, turkeys 10 cents per pound. Ducks 3 to 3.60 per dozen, geese 4.50 to 5.50 per dozen, roosters 10 to 15 cents each, eggs 20 cents per dozen. Elbert Produce Co.
Elder K S Ligon will deliver a sermon on Heartfelt Religion at Pearl Street Church of Christ tonight. Thursday night’s talk on serving God with a Glad Heart drew a good crowd despite bad weather. An urgent invitation is extended to all to attend these services.
The Paschall's ad promotes stationery at Minnis' Drug Store and fresh vegetables. It highlights phone orders using the number 86 and claims consistent fresh goods and customer praise.
Herbert Dixon is connected in the marriage register with Miss Dollie Hensley of Pilot Point. The notice records a nuptial intention or ceremony involving the two parties in a historical local context.
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