Lost items and rewards from local notices
Lost standard loan book transferred from A W Palmer to W R Stanley, return to this office. Lost child’s pique cape near A Sunday, please return to Nickel store. Lost ten cents payable for brown button picked up near the Airdome Saturday, return to this office. Lost Greek letter fraternity pin black and gold, return to Grace Thomas Stoddard Han.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Palmer
W. R. Stanley
Airdome
Grace Thomas
Stoddard Han
FOR QUICK MESSENGER S8k SEE HAMILTON YEATTS OFFICE
Quick messenger service advertised with two moving vans offered by PARKS & LESTER. They promise first class prompt service and reasonable rates for dray and household moving needs. Contact numbers provided for office and residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A
Parks & Lester
Veterinary Surgeon Dr Botts in Denton Transfers
Dr W E Botts, veterinarian and veterinary surgeon, announces office at Lipscomb block Denton with transfer details. Old phone 359, residence phones 486 and new 132.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Botts
Denton
Lipscomb Block
Parks & Lester Moving Service Ad
A classified style notice for a dray business offering first class household moving service at reasonable rates. Featured is PARKS & LESTER with office contact via Fox Bros and both phone numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parks & Lester
Office
Fox Bros
Concrete Walks and Brick Work Offered by A. Bushey
Concrete sidewalks and brick work services advertised by 8S. A. Bushey inviting inquiries and estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Bushey
Dentist Ad By J W Fralin Denton Texas
J W Fralin dentist on the south side of square in Denton Texas offers insurance for fire tornado and accident with ten good companies in his agency. He promises prompt, correct, and satisfactory service. J W Johnson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Fralin
South Side Square
Denton
Texas
J. W. Johnson
Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna Cure Ad
An old advertisement praises Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children and adults, claiming it cleanses the stomach and regulates bowels without harsh drugs. It urges mothers to choose this product over castor oil or calomel and notes the full name and manufacturer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Pig Syrup Co
Belew community notes and local visits
Mrs. M. Green and family visit Sanger while Mrs. Albert Stevens is very ill. A. E. Stoup returns from Colemah visit. George and Ott Long of Sanger visit A. B. Broyles. Sunday school opens a rededication push. An ad for Electric Bitters praises health benefits with testimonials. SMITH S RESTAURANT offers day and night service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Stevens
Davidson
New Hope
R. L. Parsons
Celina
Turner Bros Advertising Column Promises Quality Service
A dense reading of ads and responses highlights Turner Bros as an advertising column with emphasis on quality, quantity, and first class service. The text invites readers to engage via phones and notices advertising offerings.
Tax Valuation of County Decrease Loss of $182000
The report notes a reduction in county tax valuation from 1911 levels to those of 1922, reflecting a loss of 182000 dollars in assessed value. The figures compare historical valuations to more recent assessments, indicating a fiscal decline over the intervening years.
Denton County Tax Rolls Report Sharp 1912 Declines
County assessors completed the 1912 tax rolls showing a countywide decline of about 182000 in valuations led by a 196000 drop in railroad intangible assets. Total property values stood at 18857840, with livestock and live stock values falling due to the 1911 corn failure, while farm land and city property rose. Taxes this fall are nearly unchanged from 1911 despite a state rate cut, offset by higher county levies and school taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Force
Commissioners’ Court
Denton County
State Tax Board
Railroads
Millers
City Railways
Tracion Company
Elie Et
Tax rolls show decline in Denton county 1912 valuations
State and National bank valuations dropped from 1911 to 1912 from 568175 to 515506. County taxes eased slightly with total to be collected falling from 145275.80 to 145185.13, amid rate changes by state and county. Railroad renditions list mileage and taxes for several lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton County
State
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure For All Stages
A newspaper ad claims Hall's Catarrh Cure permanently cures catarrh, a constitutional disease. It states the remedy is taken internally, affects blood and mucous surfaces, and offers $100 for any failure to cure. Includes testimonials, address in Toledo, and urges Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
The Shoe Pitter Advertises Fresh Shoes and Produce
Local ads urge readers to visit stores to inspect footwear offerings and fresh produce including cranberries and celery. The note by T. C. Sample invites consideration of merchant offers and possible better shoe value.
Local News In Brief from North Elm Street to Probate Office
John Million plans a five room bungalow on North Elm street while a deed filed Tuesday transfers land about 500 acres west of the city from Joe H. Wilkins and wife to S. H. Finley for 25000. Earl Tabor buys into N R Bedford Co becoming N R Bedford & Co. J T and Charles Simmons seek probate of J A Simmons Sr will with executors named. estate value around 1000 dollars. W J Edgecombe, Texas Retail Merchants' secretary, discusses forming a Texas Retail Merchants association here with a Chamber of Commerce meeting slated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe H. Wilkins
S. H. Finley
C. Manchaca
Earl Tabor
Islness
N. R. Bedford
N. R. Bedford & Co
J. T
Charles Simmons
J. A. Simmons
W. J. Edgecombe
Retail Merchants’ Association of Texas
Southwest Independent
San Antonio
Chambeh of Commerce
Cascarets Laxative Promise Morning Relief
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a thorough cleanse for the liver stomach and bowels promising relief by morning. It targets those with headaches restless nights and digestive discomfort and notes 10 cent boxes from druggists and Turner Brothers selling vegetables and pickles.
Fund Still Growing Saved by His Wife in Vermont
Mrs. R. J. Flint of Braintree Vermont urges use of Dr King s New Discovery for a life saving cough relief. Mr F credits the remedy with curing an 8% year weakness and severe cough. The medicine treats grip bronchitis croup whooping cough quinsy tonsillitis and hemorrhages. Priced 50 cents and 1 06 guaranteed by J F Raley Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J Flint
Braintree
Dr. King
Mr. F
J. F. Raley & Co
Justin Sept 27 Voda fountain burglary and locals visit
Justin notes a burglary Sunday night at Bradley's voda fountain with about 37 taken. Several residents like Tom Rogers Fort Dorih, K C Leaty in Fort Worth, and J H Steimick Lopps area visit. Others travel to Roanoke Denton Marietta Ok Paradise Mineral Wells. Bargain sale noted at 40 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justin
Bradley
Tom Rogers
Fort Dorih
Kk. G. Uff
K. C. Leaty
Fort Worth
Wiley Cope
J. H. Steimick
Lopp
Yom Rogers
Dr. Lopp
Drop
J. A. Harmonson
Luther Alred
Roanoke
A. BE. Faugot
Denton
A. Bonard
Haslet
J. B. Grobbs
Krum
J. T. Donald
W. L. Coleman
Marietta
Jim Gouldy
Wildorado
W. A. Leuty
Lawrence Woods
W. H. Pennington
Mineral Wells
May Pafford
Paradise
Mattie Woods
Rhome Hardeman
Alyene Leuty
Mary Hodges
Sid Cates
Wes White
Black Land Bargains in Denton County Farms for Home Use
Properties offer 58 acres in a small inland town with a five room house artesian well and barn at 65 per acre. 120 acres in eastern Denton County three miles from railroad with five room house barn and artesian well at 65 per acre. 80 acres near Frisco four miles away with five room house orchard water and fence at 55 per acre. 45 acres near Little Elm mostly cultivated with four room house barn surface well at 50 per acre. Call to view these good little farms and more options available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton County
Frisco
Little Elm
Late Personal News From Fort Worth Area
Local brief notes record visits and travels of residents. C E Farmer and B E Drake are seen in Fort Worth while B R Wilson visits from near Lloyd. Overton Parr, Oklahoma City. Sam L. D. Davis Argyle for eye operation. B F Witt Salt Branch reports cotton yields. Mrs M B Stout family returns from Boulder Colorado. Criddle visits Tioga for rheumatism treatment. Gibson and Lipscomb attend Barnum & Bailey in Fort Worth then return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. R. Wilson
Lloyd
J.C. Parr
Overton Parr
Oklahoma City
Sam LD. Davis
Argyle
B. F. Witt
Salt Branch
Stout
Mary
Louise
Myron
Boulder
Col
Barnum & Bailey Circus
Local merchants urged to boost town prosperity
Citizens urged to buy from local merchants to strengthen the town economy and attract labor, stressing a growing community and job creation as shoppers support stores. Promotions note services from Scott Tailoring Co, Reynolds Hodges dairy, and local grocers with daily deliveries and updated price lists.
Mistrial in Hughes Case Ends Trial
Associated Press reports in Houston that after a four hour Saturday session the jury in the Dr Nathan A Hughes attempted criminal assault case was discharged this morning marking a mistrial. The defendant, a prominent physician, faced charges from a stenographer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Houston
Nathan A. Hughes
Telegraphic market notes from Denton on cotton and seeds
Daily price updates show Liverpool New York and New Orleans opening closes for December January and February contracts. Spot quotations list middling prices for Liverpool New York and Galveston with a seed price rise to 20 dollars a ton and a four dollar jump noted yesterday. Prices fluctuated with 3.90 as a bottom and 4.13 1 2 as a top during the day.
Local Market Prices for Feed and Produce
Cotton seed is 16 dollars per ton and cotton seed meal 1.50 per 100 pounds. Shelled corn by the car is 55 cents, by car lots 85 cents. Prairie hay wholesale 9 dollars and retail 17. Johnson grass wholesale 7 dollars retail 10. Chicken feed 1.75 wholesale per 100 pounds, tail 10 cents higher. Prices show few changes in the local market with notes on onions and peaches. sweet potatoes and pears listed with assorted per peck or per bushel figures.
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. W. Billingsley
Shaw
West Oak
Marlow
Bath
West Oak Street
J. M. Evans
C.I A
Oakland
East Oak
Yvilie
Carroll County
Arkant
Denton Property
Land Hancock
N. Elm Street
Cycle Bicycle
Elm Street
Oliver
J. E. McCabe
Fulton
Crry
McKinney Street
Arrell
City Water and Sewer
Apply ‘Steam Laundry Co
Hickory Street
AUTOS
P_ Lipscomb
8Room House
Jectric Lightc
East Front
C.lipscomb, JR
Win
Jane Kery
Hite
CITY
Road Street
Court House
Stroud St
Maurice
Robert Scott, JR
Paiales
J. M. Gurley
W. A Jones
Side Square
W. N. Rowell
D. D
MccCray’s
A. R. McGintie
Long & Kinz
Arkansas
Belbew
Belew
Michael Hessheimer
Lincoln
Neb
Smith's Restaurant
Creature In
Turner Bros
Sch’l
Denton Traction Co
T. C. Sample
Brie
John Million
North Elm Street
North Texas State Normal
Turner Brothers
Flanders
Denton Trust Company
Record and Chronicle
Beall
W. E. Mountain
Pilot P
Sy R
Wenson
Goeses
Gorden
de de Bates
McReynolds
D. Butler Ene
Fae
H. Bruce Fae See
C. Parry
Arthur Rayzor Ane
Cash Dy
Fred Keyten
B. Clement
T. Johnson
J i Gillespie
H. R. Wilson O
J. J. McCook
T. Bailey
J. D. Bates
G. J Gillespie
Roark Ee
M. B. Roark
G. H. Blewett Wee
M. L. Martin
H. V. Hennen Eer Etenee
Oscar T. Button
Ee We
Sam Hawkins
R Ledbetter
Sea Ob
Joe L Blewett
J. A. Minnis Wessceutoes Tenes
Waller Buster
Justin News
Denton Steam Bakery
North Side Square
Kunze
Prop
C. E. Farmer
B.E. Drake
Scott Tailoring CO
T. C. Sample, Grocer
Long & King
G. E. Swor
Draughon’'S Business College
Cirle
Farill
Arizona
New Mexico
Mexico
California
Oregon
Washington
Katy
W. G. Crush
Dallas
Tex
Wylie Smith & Co
East Side Square Real Estate
N. A. Hughes
Anthinmus
Liverpool
New York
Jose Yest
New Orleans
Galveston
W. S. Yeagley
Flow
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!