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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1912

Page

3

For Sale Cheap Or Trade Runabout And Concrete Work

For sale a runabout in good condition with electric lights three extra tubes mud chain and more. Address or call Dr P Lipscomb 33tfe for concrete walks or brick work. 8 A Bushey.

For Sale Bargain in 7 Room House and Four Lots Stroud St

For sale a seven room house with four lots on Stroud Street three blocks southwest of the courthouse. The property is offered for the next 30 days. Visit 42 Stroud St to inspect this bargain. Also listed are pedigreed serviceable boars from Poyand China with prices $12.50 and $15. B C Yeatts Sanger. Quick messenger service available via Hamilton Yeatts office.

Stroud Street Court House Stroud St B. C. Yeatts Sanger

Parks & Lester Dray Service Promises Prompt Moving

Draymen offer first class prompt service at reasonable rates with two large moving vans. Specializing in household moving. Office phones 342 and 1613 3r old. residence 381 new.

Parks & Lester

Dr W E Botts Veterinary Surgeon Listing

Veterinary physician and surgeon profile with office at Lipscomb block Denton Transfer Co and Denton addresses. Old phone number 359, residence phones listed as old 484 and new 132.

W. E. Botts Denton Transfer Co Lipscomb Block

Automobile Line Autos for Hire

Mrs. Maurice Smith teacher of piano at 46 Denton Street advertises automobiles for hire. W W Billingsley lists old phone 330 and new phone 148 for contact.

Maurice Smith Denton Street W. W. Billingsley

Bantam Chickens for Sale in Classified Ad

Robert Scott Jr offers bantam chickens new phone 266 261fe. If you have something to sell use the classified.

Robert Scott, JR

Arkansas Will Feedstuffs Dealer Ad on Elm Street

Local ad lists chops bran corn hay and other feedstuffs with best stove and heater wood. Promises prompt delivery and full measure from S Elm street address and two phones for contact.

Arkansas Elm Street

Tennis Goods at Curtis

Good tennis racks and balls offered with prices from two to higher amounts. Wright and Ditson balls listed at fifty cents. Customer urged to place an order.

Curtis Wright Ditson

SODA AND CANDY O. M. Curtis

Aubrey Sept 25 S J Mc Ginnis in Denton. N Edwards Jr’s small son died Sept 20 at 3 pm. Funeral at Baptist church with Rev Tincher and Rev Thompson Roanesen. interment Pilot Point. Mollie Graham of Dallas by bedside of nephew L N Edwards. News of local families and visitors across Denton Pilot Point Oak Grove Oregon and Fort Worth.

W. J. Tincher Nichols Oak Grove E. James Oklahoma Gene Tatum Birdie Tatum Oregon W. E. Mountain Pilot Point Dr. Piner Denton Frank Edwards Dallas Jim Sims Walter Morris Caddo, Ok Frank Caddel B. D. McCage Walter Hodges Fort Worth

King's New Discovery and New Life Pills Advertisements

Many drift from home due to coughs and lung diseases and seek relief at home. Dr King's New Discovery treats throat and lung troubles such as coughs colds grip croup and sore lungs with quick relief and returns to health. Trial bottle free or 50c and 1.00. guaranteed by J F Raley Co. Also promotes Laxative New Life Pills for quick results at 25 cents.

Dr. King J. PF. Raley & Co Ezra King J. F. Raley & Co

Houses for sale at steep discounts in Fort ton area

Fragmentary ad indicates several houses offered for sale at five quarters to seventy five percent of value with a contact name Ful ton and a phone number 132.

Cranberry Shipment and Fresh Produce Highlighted

A local grocery notes receipt of another cranberry shipment and promotion of fresh celery and seasonal vegetables. The message invites customers to call when hungry and thanks readers, signed T. C. Sample.

T. C. Sample

Church Services Schedule In Local Notices

Sunday school times at Cumberland Presbyterian 9 46 a m with W W Baxter. Bible classes 10 to 10 45 at Church of Christ Pearl and Bolivar. sermons 11 am and 7 45 pm by C E Wooldridge. Lords supper 11 50 am. mid week 7 45 pm Peace topic. Central Presbyterian Harry Burvon Boyd preaches 11 am and 7 30 pm with Bible school 9 45 am and Endeavor 6 30 pm. Mrs H B Boyd to sing Save Me O God in morning service.

Church of Christ Corn Pearl Bolivar Streets C. BE. Wooldridge Central Presbyterian Church Harry Burvon Boyd Bible School E. D. Criddle Junior Endeavor Christian Endeavor H. B. Boyd God Matthews

Present Condition On Mexican Border

A reader from Alpine Texas reports on Mexican affairs during independence day celebrations. U S troops are active near Agua Prieta Ojinaga and Pasqual Orozco Jr. is at large with 1200 men. Local observations describe troops, border weather, and cross border sentiments as Americans discuss possible actions and Mexican responses.

C. W. Davidson Leareph Alpine Texas Mexico Spain United States U.S Pascual Orozco Sr Pascual Jr Antonio Rojas Rojas Agua Prieta Sonora Douglas Ariz Ojinaga Here Marfa Pasconal Orozco Jr U. S Jaurez Wharez Chinega Ciudad Diaz Presidio de Norte Jina Mexica Comesta

Sermon Series at Local Baptist Church Inspires Youth

Pastor B. A Copass leads services with Sunday School 9:30 AM Sunbeams 3:30 PM Junior B Y P U 5 PM Senior B Y P U 6:45 PM Morning sermon 11 AM on Christianity and Present Day Problems Evening sermon 7:45 PM titled The Young Person Away from Home. Guests and visitors urged to attend.

First Methodist Church South Service Schedule

Public worship at 11 a.m. and 7 45 p.m. Rev. C C Woody of St Louis preaches. A G Pfaff directs the choir. Sunday school at 9 30 a.m. M L Williams Supt. Special classes for students and business men. Young People’s league at 4 p.m. Senior League at 6 30 p.m. Prayer service and workers’ meeting Wednesday 7 45 p.m. Choir rehearsal Friday 7 45 p.m. A welcome for all at the public services.

First Methodist Church South T. Cooper C. C. Woody St. Louis A. G. Pfaff M. L. Williams Young People’s League

Church Services and Sunday School Listings

First Presbyterian church will hold morning and evening services with Sunday school at 9 45 a m and League at 6 30 p m Reverend B Y George of Elmore Ind will conduct the services You are invited First Christian church Pastor A D Rogers Sunday school 9 45 preaching 11 a m and 7 45 p m Morning subject The Motive that Moved Jesus to Do Miracles Evening Where Art Thou Y P S E Junior 4 Mrs Yancey Supt Intermediate and Seniors 6 30 Miss Susan Cobb leader Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m KR Ledbetter leader

First Presbyterian Church B. Y. George Elmore Inl First Christian Church A. D. Rogers Prof. McDonald Jesus Yancey Susan Cobb KR. Ledbetter

Crittenden to Lead Episcopal Service at First Presbyterian

Rev C R D Crittenden, general missionary of the Diocese of Dallas Episcopal church, will hold Episcopal services at the First Presbyterian church Friday evening Oct 4. Episcopals and Presbyterians are invited to attend.

C. RL DD Crittenden First Presbyterian C. R. D. Crittenden Diocese of Dallas Episcopal Church

Missionary Boldness Theme at Central Presbyterian Unit

Sunday evening program at Central Presbyterian Church on Botivar Street lists Missionary Boldness as the subject with scripture Acts 4:23 21 and a prayer time. Attendees will hear talks on boldness from Old and New Testament examples and modern missionary challenges. Solo by Mrs. Boyd and a five minute pastor segment conclude the evening.

Central Presbyterian c Botivar Street Persia Boyd

Lockhart Church Faces Pastor McCurday Release Vote

Rev Robert A McCurday of Lockhart First Presbyterian says he accepts the Denton call pending Lockhart church action. A meeting set for October 6 will decide whether the Lockhart congregation releases him or not, with the outcome uncertain for the local church’s next steps.

Robert A. McCurday First Presbyterian Church Lockhart McCurday Denton

Tent Meeting Starts Monday Night on College Campus

A tent meeting begins Monday night at 7 45 o clock one block east of the southeast corner of the College of Industrial Arts campus. Conducted by Baptists led by Revs B A Copass and R A Fitzgerald with gospel singing and sermons. Public is cordially invited.

College of Industrial Arts The Baptists B. A. Copass R. A. Fitzgerald

Rally Day Planned at First Methodist Church

Rev. Oscar T. Cooper announced preparations for Rally Day at the First Methodist Church. The event is set for Sunday October 20 with committees named for program reception transportation publicity and arrangements. The day aims to be a homecoming for all Methodists with special music and programs throughout services.

First Methodist Church Oscar T. Cooper O. T. Cooper Denton

Curtis Jewelry Offers Fine Stock for Inspection

Curtis announces a large selection of fine jewelry including cut glass items like delicately wrought boxes and trays, sterling silver in four patterns Fleury Plymouth Jefferson Chantilly, and engraved items. The dealer promises low prices, free engraving, and options from small pieces to substantial oak or mahogany chests.

Curtis Fleury Plymouth Jefferson Chantilly

Woman's Shakespeare Club Holds Opening Meeting in Denton

The Woman's Shakespeare club met for its first season session with union attendance and guests including Mrs. Lipscomb Sr. and Phillips. Miss Blanton outlined three core ideals earnestness simplicity and club spirit while new members joined the Home Economics department. discussions covered Hamlet, a civic project on school drinking fountains and a bid to buy fountains for Denton High, with social hours and a large 47 member base.

Woman's Shakespeare Club C. Lipscomb, Jr Joe Blewett Curtis K. B. Lipscomb Sr Phillips Miss Blanton Otis King Miss Wiemer Piner Lipscomb John OB. Denton Borden

C W B M Auxiliary Meeting Set For Wednesday

The auxiliary to the C W B M will meet Wednesday at 3 30 p m at Mrs W J McCray's residence. Leader Mrs G W Ballard asks members to answer roll with Bible quotations on missions. Talk plans and purposes of C W B M Mrs T E Berry paper by Mrs Kerley on Home Mission. The Need of Missionary Effort in the Home Field noted by Mrs McCormick. Every member urged to be present.

W. J. McCray G. W. Ballard T. E. Berry Kerley McCormick

First Baptist Ladies Aid Discusses Missions at Barton Home

The Baptist Aid Society and Ladies' Aid of the First Baptist church met at Mrs. James A. Barton’s home Friday afternoon. Mrs. W. T. Bailey read a paper on missions about Western Women in Eastern Lands, recounting stories of women missionaries in the Orient. After business, refreshments were served.

Baptist Aid Society James A. Barton Ladies’ Aid and Mission Society The First Baptist Church W. T. Bailey Orient

Hay Ride to Club Lake With Community Group

A Friday night hay ride to Club Lake was enjoyed by a group chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. J H Cunningham and Mrs. Augusta King. Moonlight boat rides and games followed with attendees including several Cunninghams, Kings, and other local residents.

Club Lake J. H. Cunningham Augusta King Cunningham Dragston King Omelia Minnie Beulah Ethel King Mittie May Dingle Sherman Bell Kimbal County Clara Anna Lovie Vera Cunningham Minnie Church Roy Cunningham Cecil King Lester Watson

Daughters of the Confederacy Meet To Plan Monument Fund

Local chapter gathered Friday afternoon at 3 30 with Mrs W E Durbin on North Elm Street. Members discussed a monument fund for Confederate veterans and named a committee to investigate. Next meeting set with Mrs B Waldo Blewett on West Oak Street. Program included vocal music and papers on Southern belles, plantation life, and hospitality. Fresh and canned goods list updated daily by Long & King.

U, DP Daughters of the Confederacy W. E. Durbin North Elm Street Confederate Veterans B. Waldo Blewett West Oak Street

Garza Water Free From Typhoid Germ

The County Health Officer sent a water sample from Garza to the Pure Food Commissioner for typhoid analysis. Dr Edwards reports no typhoid bacilli found, easing fears linked to the epidemic. Turner Brothers advertises groceries and a premium line of canned goods.

Garza Abbott Edwards

Telegraphy Department At Draughon’s Business College

Telegraphy department explains practical work and duties of a station agent including handling train orders freight and express bills and office reports. Both telephones available under manager G B Swor.

EB. Swor Draughon Business College

Taxes Due Dates Announced by Official

State and county property and poll taxes will be due after Tuesday, October 1, with Tax Collector Sam Hawkins expecting a pickup in business. Payments build through February 1, when the season ends. After that, poll tax receipts do not entitle voting and a 0 percent add on is applied to property taxes. City taxes start September 1, earlier than county and state taxes, but no rush yet in that department.

Sam Hawkins

Hall's Catarrh Cure and Family Pills Ad

An old advertisement claims catarrh is a constitutional disease needing systemic treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio is offered with a $100 failure bet. Internal doses claim to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio Drugg'sts

Boy Hurt Climbing Down Iron-Spiked Tree

Ayers Milligan eleven suffered a painful injury Friday afternoon when climbing down a pecan tree along Pecan Creek. An iron spike driven into the trunk cut and slashed his thigh, leaving him unable to move about for several days.

Ayers Milligan Pecan Creek

Reynolds and Hodges Pure Milk and Cream Service Ad

Reynolds and Hodges advertise pure milk and cream delivered twice daily with a new phone number 426. Regular dinners available every day and a note inviting customers to dine in rather than go home for meals.

Smith’s

Normal college enrollment reaches six hundred forty

The normal college enrollment at noon Saturday stood at 640 students, reflecting attendance levels reported for the period.

N. T Normal College

Terrill School seeks game with Denton High

Headmaster Menter B Terrill of Terrill School in Dallas called the Record and Chronicle Saturday to arrange a game with Denton High for next Saturday, either in Dallas or at Terrill’s gym. The proposal was turned over to the local management.

Menter B. Terrill Terrill School Dallas Record Chronicle Denton High

Array of counsel in Flanary trial set for Monday

Mrs Flanary stands accused of killing her husband Kit R Flanary. Dallas county lawyers including Wilsi9 and Roark assist prosecution with Currie McCutcheon advisory. defense led by Bas kette with Parks Patton Plowman and Melu aine from Tyler. special veniremen summoned for jury in a venue change case.

Fannie Planary.caae Wilsi9 Cullen F. Thomas Roark Dallas Currie McCutcheon 8S Baskette Burrell Oates Parks, Patton Melivaine Tyler Special Veniremen Dallas County Flanary Kit R. Flanary

Flanary Murder Trial Moves to Denton Court

Assistant County Attorney Noah Roark and a team of Dallas lawyers will take Mrs. Fannie Flanary’s murder case to Denton for trial in District Court after several hung juries in Dallas. The prosecution will be led by Roark and Denton County Attorney Wilson on the venue change.

Dallas Noah Roark Fannie Flanary K. R. Flanary Denton Denton County Roark Wilson

District K of P meeting set for Fort Worth

Knights of Pythias thirteenth district will hold a Fort Worth rally on Monday September 30 with a business session and programs planned for afternoon and night. Delegates from P lodge locals have been chosen and a large crowd is expected in the city.

Th Knights of Pythias Fort Worth P.lodge

Mares and Horses for Sale at Pinckley’s Wagonyard

J L Klepper offers a carload of fillies mares and a few good horses for sale. The stock will be at Pinckley’s wagonyard on West Oak Street for the next eight to ten days for viewing.

Pinckley’s West Oak Street J. L. Klepper

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