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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1913
Page
3
A purse containing a bill and some silver was lost between Minnis drug store and Wilson-Hann Co. A reward is offered for its return to this office. 40¢
Short lost items notice listing a friendship bracelet and a red sweater found or lost. Requests return to this office. Mention of address 48 Fry Street and a time reference.
House for rent October 1 to 10 close in on North Locust with modern conveniences. Contact B F Black at City Hotel for details.
Classified rental notices show a five room house with modern conveniences at 35 East Oak Street and a three room downstairs furnished unit for light housekeeping at 18 East Oak Street. A slightly used Singer sewing machine priced at 25 dollars is offered by P. P. Parks.
W N Rowell D D S office near McCray's South Side Square new phone 433 old 341 Dr W A Jones Dentist West Side Square Both phones J W Fralin Dentist South Side Square middle of block Denton Texas Dr Richard Mandell Dentist office Kincaid Building upstairs over Postoffice 46tf¢
Dr W E Botts a graduate veterinarian lists office at Lipscomb's drug store with two phones. Residence numbers are 432 new and 486 old indicate contact details.
The 2 year old daughter of C. W. Sha fer of Rector near Lewisville sustained a eye injury when an older boy poked the eye with scissors during play. She was taken to a Dallas specialist but the eye could not be saved.
Beautiful new standard make piano with searf and stool offered near Denton. Bargain price to local buyer. shipping not preferred. For details contact Ross Heyer Co Fort Worth Texas.
Among the sick a small child of Mrs. W. J. Holland on E. Hickory street is ill with fever. J. Fe. Stewart, at the home of W. B. Pickett six miles east of Denton, is recovering from a slight attack of paralysis.
Mrs Helen Dalton of Draper North Carolina says she suffered from pains in her left side and nearly smothered for years. She credits Cardui the woman’s tonic with giving relief beyond all medicines and urges other women to try it. Cardui has eased suffering for over 50 years and is promoted as a general health aid for women.
At the Princess Theatre in Denton this afternoon and tonight Leah Baird stars in Dorothy with Mary Maurice and Maurice Costello. A forgery and murder propel a five year rise of Marley, ending with his death and a later pardon as Tom and Dorothy wed. The Thursday program features She Took A Chance and other shorts.
Har ry D Carey stars in Just Jim shown this afternoon and tonight at Dreamland. The plot follows a newly released prisoner drawn back to crime, aiding an old woman and her granddaughter as danger and a governor’s daughter intersect. Also on Thursday programs include The Mystery of Tapestry Room and The List of Love.
An advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as an emergency doctor for infections and pain. A single application supposedly kills germs and neutralizes infection while aiding blood flow and healing. Sizes 25c 30c and 1.00 offer six times as much.
County Tax Collector H. V. Hennen announces that tax books will be open Friday October for collections and receipts can be issued early to taxpayers who pay promptly.
W. J. McCray offers a plan claiming that everyone can own a diamond or watch through a convenient jitney system and invites explanation of the scheme.
To Mr and Mrs J E Madewell near old Alton a girl was born Wednesday. Rev W B Kidwell of Dallas will preach at Stony Saturday night Sunday and Sunday night. Izera Cartwright has filed for letters of guardianship in the estate of minor Eugene S Hufford.
The Diversification and Marketing association executive committee will meet here Saturday to discuss general business matters.
Rev C M Collins who has accepted the Central Presbyterian charge is expected here this week. No notification has been received of the exact arrival date. He will preach his first sermon as pastor next Sunday October 3.
Three men pleaded guilty in Little Elm Justice Court to gaming charges. Constable Green Watson brought them to the road gang foreman H. L. Aiken on Tuesday afternoon to work out their fines.
No circus shows in Denton for the year as Ringling Brothers skip Denton on their Texas circuit. Only seven big Texas towns host the circus this season. A smaller show might come later, but is unlikely.
Armour's Shield Brand hams deal advertised at 6e lb. through T. W. Leverett & Co. Local buyers urged to secure current supply at the store location.
W. J. McCray advertises a jitney plan promising easy ownership of a diamond, a watch, or a lavalier and invites readers to inquire for details.
Denton area post office says rumors of rural route alterations for Denton Krum and Ponder zones circulated after a Washington visit. Local officials have no details and expect official word from Washington before any decision. If no recommendations are made, no public notice is likely.
The readable fragment shows a listing or note tied to T. W. Leverett & Co. notary or partner names, indicating a trade or business reference in a historical newspaper snippet.
Advertisement notes cotton payments and states 44e¢ per account. T C Frank promotes Amicable Life.
Two contested cases in City court, the first since the new charter, are scheduled for Friday but may be reset or new cases filed. The cases stem from the arrest of a party of negroes in Quaker and charges of gaming. City Attorney Hoffman initially charged gaming only, with pleas of guilty expected, but two defendants may contest their involvement in the game. Denton agents for Ideal Waterman and Conklin fountain pens. W. J. Mc Cray.
District Judge Spencer announced no court sessions during the coming week and that he will be away most of the time. Jurors for the upcoming panel were dismissed. He will handle non jury matters at home in Montague and return for special venire trial dates Oct 13 and 14. Civil docket orders include partition actions and a divorce grant for Mollie Wright versus W C Wright.
Dr. W. C. Kimbrough is in Lewisville. Mayor W. L. Foreman is in Dallas. L. H. Brady is in Dallas today on business. Mr. Coffin of Itaska visits his daughter in the CIA. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Blackwell of Dallas returned home after visiting Mrs. Blackwell's sisters Mesdames W. C. and L. F. Skiles.
A brief item from W. J. McCray offering pen repair services. It promotes a repair hospital for writing instruments with a promise to fix pens.
A burglar entered the L. S. Carpenter residence at 52 Bolivar street between 3 and 4 AM Wednesday. A strip of breakfast bacon on the kitchen wall was taken after the intruder knocked down pans, fled before a pistol could be used, and the intruder’s race could not be determined. Entry was made via the rear screen door using an instrument to raise the latch.
The National Clothiers advertise fifteen pant ends to be made up at 83.50 per pair. Call to inspect. Manager A. E. Tabor invites customers to view the goods.
Rev. Mr. Bradford of Marshall, pastor of the First Christian church, will preach a thirty minute sermon at the First Christian church tonight. Visiting members and visitors are welcome. At 7:45, officers and teachers hold a thirty minute Sunday school conference to discuss important matters. The official board meets afterward for ten minutes.
Denton records show Charlie Cotton wed May Cagle in a marriage ceremony. The brief entry lists the couple and location Denton.
Washington reports the recall of Dr. Dumba as Austrian Ambassador is final and the incident, once threatening, is now closed. He will sail to Vienna on October 5 as the Department arranges safe conduct through France and Great Britain.
Hugh Swain, shot three times by his wife on August 34, is jailed on an insanity charge in Dallas. His wife was exonerated by the grand jury of assault to murder.
Advertisement notes cranberries and other seasonable vegetables available at Turner Bros with emphasis on fresh produce and local shopping options.
W J McCray presents a plan by T W Leverett Co offering ownership options for diamonds watches and similar items through easy payments aimed at women children and men, detailing how buyers may obtain these items.
W H Hudgins of 4322 Cole Ave Dallas says Tanlac cured years of stomach cramping after one bottle. He credits relief to Tanlac and reports feeling well again. Tanlac ads continue at Skillern Sons and M Curtis drug stores.
Denton reports today’s cotton futures with Liverpool and New York quotes. Square bale cotton reaches 12.10 cents for the first time this season. round bale stays steady at 2 cents. Seed cotton 4.0 to 4.85 cents. cottonseed at 23 per ton.
Denton on September 29 reports steady grain quotes with No 2 wheat at 1.10 per bushel and oats at 37. Flour holds at 8 8 20 per 100 pounds wholesale and 3 30 retail.
Tuesday's receipts total 3,600 cattle 350 sheep 1,000 calves 3,500 hogs. Beef steers sold at 88.25 with grass fed cattle at 6.90. Fat cows up 10 cents heifers strong but scarce bulls unchanged calves steady stocker and feeder cattle in demand top stocker calves 8. Each hog market saw gains with 10 cent advance and top hogs at 88.
Tuesday cash quotes for No 2 soft wheat show Chicago at 1.038% 1.05, St Louis at 81.45% 118, Kansas City at 41.15 1.17. Prices reflect regional trading and currency terms.
Denton resident Mrs. J E Griffin testifies to relief from back pain headaches and gravel after using Dean's Kidney Pills from J F Raley Co Drug Store. Ad claims thousands recommend the remedy and notes a 50 cent price at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY advertises the product.
A sales note offers goods at 3.50 a pair with a prompt to call and review the items firsthand before purchase. The terse teaser invites prospective buyers to inspect prices and product quality.
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