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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1913

Page

4

Plan Adopted for Normal Model School Construction

A conference among Peter Radford of the Board of Normal Regents Dr Bruce president of the Denton Normal and George A Endriess Austin architect led to a temporary model training school plan. A one story six room frame building is to be started once bids close October 9 and be ready by January 1. An earlier legislature granted 50000 for the building but the Governor vetoed it though the maintenance fund remained. The regents aim to benefit this year's graduating class and also discussed a new Industrial Arts building on campus budgeted at 500000.

Peter Radford Board of Normal Regents Bruce Denton Normal George A. Endriess Austin The Normal Radford Endress

Trades Day Prize List Expected to Be Largest Yet

Secretary George Roark of the Chamber of Commerce circulates the prize list for the trades and fair day to be held Saturday October 41. He says this will likely be the largest prize list of its kind ever offered in Denton.

George Roark Chamber of Commerce Roark Denton

Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles ad

A vintage Texas advertisement promotes Texas Wonder by Dr. E. W. Hall claiming cures for kidney and bladder ailments in men and women and regulation of bladder issues in children. One bottle equals two months of treatment and mail order options are offered from St. Louis Missouri.

Texas Wonder Texas E. W. Hall Olive Street St. Louis Druggista

Local News in Brief From Denton Area

Birth announced near Denton with a boy born to Mr and Mrs C E Mixon two miles southeast of the city. A sale of seventy two year olds was reported by E S Wilkins to Robert J Wilkins for an unspecified price. J W Jagoe Jr filed dedication of the J W Jagoe Jr addition to Denton comprising nineteen lots bounded by West Oak Jagoe and Scripture streets.

C. E. Mixon Denton E. S. Wilkins Robert J. Wilkins J. W. Jagoe, Jr West Oak Jagoe Scripture Streets

Frontier Asthma Company Offer Free Trial Treatment

Frontier Asthma Company based in Buffalo New York offers a free trial treatment program for asthma. The notice provides Room 102 as the address and emphasizes no charge for initial information and evaluation.

Frontier Asthma Company Room 102Buffalo, N. Y

Minnis Drug Store Offers Everything Old and New in Toiletry Picks

Minnis' Drug Store on the east side advertises a wide range of toilet articles and related goods. Free delivery is offered, highlighting convenience for customers seeking everyday personal care items.

Minnis’ Drug Store East Side

Lecture by Judge Cummings to Honor Confederate Veterans

A. Whayne Robertson announces Judge C. C. Cummings of Fort Worth will lecture Sunday afternoon October 12 for Confederates Daughters and others honoring Civil War memories. Cummings will arrive on the forenoon train and speak at 3 pm, with early gathering urged. Program planning by Sul Ross Camp U W and Katie Daffan Chapter U p G precedes his arrival.

A. Whayne Robertson Fort Worth C. C., Cummings Texas Robertson Sul Ross Katie Daffan U.p. G Judge Cummings

Electric Bitters Promises Fast Relief for Weak Kidneys

Advertisement proclaims Electric Bitters as a quick cure for weak kidneys and liver, praising its effects on indigestion and biliousness. It cites a San Francisco man named John Dowling endorsing the remedy for his wife and notes prices of 50 cents and one dollar at J. F. Raley & Co.

John Dowling San Francisco J. F. Raley & Co

Rally Day at First Methodist Church Planned for Homecoming

Next Sunday is Rally Day at the First Methodist Church with invitations from Sunday school classes for old and prospective pupils. Prof. M. L. Williams will lead the Sunday School hour and the pastor will deliver a special sermon. The adult division meets in the R. E. Lee school basement. Senior Epworth League plans a 6 45 p m devotional with president J E Park as leader.

First Methodist Church M. L. Williams R. E. Lee Epworth League J. E. Park

Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Universal Cure

Readers learn Hall's Catarrh Cure is a positive cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. It is taken internally and targets blood and mucous surfaces to cure. The ad offers one hundred dollar reward for any case it fails to cure and urges sending for testimonials from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo Ohio Drueggrists Hal

Card of Thanks for Year’s Help on West Oak Street

J A Freeman expresses gratitude for assistance received during the year in a card on West Oak Street. He closes with best wishes and sincere thanks.

West Oak Street J. A. Freeman

Dr King's New Life Pills Ad Endorsed by Women

An advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills as a safe prompt laxative for women. Mrs Dunlap of Leadil Tennessee reports relief, and the box is offered at 25 cents with J F Raley & Co recommending it.

Remember phones 44 when you want some groceries

A terse bulletin reminds readers to call 44 for grocery orders. The note prioritizes quick phone contact for shopping assistance.

Dual-Reel Paris Adventure Reveals Black Lily Leader

A dramatic tale from the house of Cines unfolds in two reels. An old white-haired club favorite is exposed as leader of the Black Lily gang as a keen detective infiltrates Paris’s most corrupt organization. Dynamic set pieces include secret buttons moving walls and disappearing floors.

House of Cines Black Lily Paris

Notice to Contractors for Denton 6 Room Building

Bids due by 6 p m Thursday October 9 from contractors to the Texas State Normals Board of Regents for a wooden 6 room building in Denton. Submit with a $200 certified check to F. M. Bralley as surety. Plans from W H Bruce or Geo A Endress. Right to reject all bids reserved.

Board of Regents Texas State Normals Denton W. H. Bruce North Texas State Normal F. M. Bralley

Fountain Pens Now In Stock At Local Drug Store

An East Side square drug store offers Waterman Ideal Pens from 2.50 to 8.00 Franklin Self Filling pens from 1.50 and up Remex fountain pens at 1.00. All pens come with a full satisfaction guarantee or money refunded.

Square Waterman’s Ideal Franklin

J A Minnis Prescription Druggish

J A Minnis is listed with prescription druggish at East Side Square in a brief notice.

East Side Square

New Triplex Pump Goes Into Service at Municipal Water Plant

A new triplex pump at the municipal water plant began operations Tuesday after completion of installation. The unit, ordered several weeks ago, has a daily capacity of 500000 gallons.

Snigg Kemp Wedding at Oatman Hotel Denton

Last Saturday at 3 p m in the Oatman Hotel parlors Denton KE Snige and Miss Lyllian Kemp of Henrietta were united in marriage by Rev O T Cooper of the First Methodist Church. Mr and Mrs Snigge will remain in Denton where he is a machinist with plans to move after new machinery is installed. They have rooms at the Oatman.

Snigg-Kemp Oatman Hotel KE. Snige Denton Lyllian Kemp Henrietta O. T. Cooper First Methodist Church Snigge

Porters Antiseptic Healing Oil Promises Quick Relief

Advertisement touts Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil as a cure for long standing worst cases. Claims include relief of pain and healing effects with prices 25, 50 cents, and one dollar.

Studio offers best value photos with samples

John Swartz advertises photographic services promising high quality for the money with visible samples and a studio located over the post office.

John Swartz Postoffice

Minnis' Drug Store Stationery and Groceries Ad

Minnis' Drug Store offers stationery for correspondence from the east side square with price inquiries. The ad promotes groceries and a courteous service, urging readers to call phone 44 for quotes and right prices from LONG & KING.

Denton Schools Report Record 2489 Enrollment

There are 2,489 students enrolled in Denton schools up to Tuesday noon, the largest in town history. Normal College and North Texas Normal have record attendance. High School and Ward Schools report similar gains with uneven OCR text.

Denton North Texas Normal

Justin Tribune Highlights Growth Shaping Justin Town

The Justin Tribune catalogs local gains including a new electric light plant planned by Smith Wallace Stark with 500 light capacity, a $15,000 school building with state equipment funds, a homegrown bank, 20 new houses and a 40 acre town expansion. Cotton receipts reach 308 bales, free school starts Sept 20 with 122 pupils, trades day postponed to October, and a ladder accident injures J W White during painting. A family reunion at John Couser’s home brings together Will Couser, Mrs Hamlin, Peter Couser, and R A Hammond families.

Tribune Smith, Wallace & Stark J. N. Mallory Justin the Tribune Santa Fe J. W. White John Couser Will Couser Hamlin Dallas Peter Couser Krum R. A. Hammond Tiora

Groceries, Service and Price Promo by Long and King

A local advertisement invites neighbors to compare groceries, service and price with Long and King. It emphasizes friendly service and value as a selling point for new shoppers.

Herbine Promises Quick Relief for Biliousness and Malaria

An antique medicine ad touts Herbine as curing biliousness malaria and constipation. It claims the first dose brings relief and several more doses cure completely. Price 50 cents. Sold by R H Garrison. fadv

R. H Garrison

Jones Reaches Tampico Reports Quiet Conditions

C D Jones, who left on the 20th for Tampico Mexico via Laredo and Monterey, has arrived there and reports the conditions are now much quieter than before with a strong Federal detachment stationed on the railroad line.

C. D. Jones Tampico Mexico Laredo Monterey

Turn er Bros. Ad Reads Fresh Vegetables and Fruit

Advertisements note fresh vegetables and fruit available at Turner Bros. engaging customers with a call to visit. Includes mention of contact by phone as a shopping prompt.

Turner Bros

Fountain Pens at Curtis

Curtis offers a large stock of Waterman Ideals and Conklin Self Fillers. Pens are praised as the best on the market by users due to uniform excellence. Prices start at $1.50.

Curtis Waterman Conklin

Hendricks Carter revival aims at school children

The feature service this week will invite ten pupils from area schools to attend a 4 PM Wednesday session at the tent on West Hickory street after the schools close. Tonight the sermon titled Ruth's Choice is planned, and last night the revival drew a large crowd with eight professions after a sermon on The Holy City. Capt S W Lusk of Lewisville delivered a poignant solo, Happy on My Way, despite being nearly eighty. Forenoon meetings were held at Turner Brothers store on the south side with strong turnout.

Hendricks Carter West Hickory Street Ruth Hendricks

Ballard's Snow Liniment for relief of swellings and pain

An advertisement claims swellings from inflammation cold fractures toothache neuralgia or rheumatism are relieved by Ballard's Snow Liniment. It advises thorough rubbing over the affected area and notes its penetrating power eases pain reduces swelling and restores conditions. Price 25c and 1.00 per bottle. Sold by RB. H. Garrison.

Ballard RB. H. Garrison

Good Roads Days urged for Denton county November 3–6

J M Smith of Sanger urges Denton county residents to volunteer for road work on November 3 and 6. He calls on farmers merchants preachers doctors lawyers and all lovers of country to bring tools and teams and work to improve county roads and instill pride.

VR. Smith Colquilt Texas Denton County J. M. Smith Sanger, Tex

Marriages Registered at Pilot Point

Lester Winchester weds Ollie Wilburn of Pilot Point. Geo Avery, colored, marries Gertrude Potten, also of Pilot Point.

Lester Winchester Ollie Wilburn Pilot Point Geo. Avery Gertrude Potten

Grocers Long & King Invite You to Try

Phones 44. Long and King, grocers, invite you to visit and sample their groceries. Come in and see for yourself the quality and selection available.

Long & King Grocers

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Wilson-Hann Company North Texas Gas Co Water and Light Office Bob West Julian Scruggs P. Lipscomb Curtis’ Drug Store Ponder First Presbyterian Church South Elm Street N. McFarlane D. D Jessie Whittaker Donahower Geo. M. Hopkins All Courtsmith M. Curtis J. A. Minnis J. A. Harmonson W. N. Shofner John Scott John Keene Stanley Cowan J.H. Allen G. C. Butler S Summers J. A. Wilson John Brock B F. Loveless GC. Lioyrd Luther Parr M. L. Yarbrough S. D. Low J D. Thomason S. M. Wells J. E. and Earl Stanley Ww. A. Leuty John Cate J. F. Ratey & Co Démon Water, Light & Power Company W. J Grady Will Sees & Vavis Woodrum & Davis Ocriu Ames Bradley Evers FT. Worth Klein-Cines Barbara Worth J. S. Terry the Fair Francis Bushman Ithaca N. Y J. M. Vivion Mgr Denton Society DR. S. Donald Alvin Hill Lewisville H. F. Wakefield Miss McGee Paul Benett J. T. Bennett John W. Bailey James R. Wiley St. Joe T. R. Petty Texas City W. C. Hoffman BE. H. Smith Charley Smith Bellvue J. N. Rayzer J. H. Paine L. J. Bullard Argyle Lula Maude Hooper Garza Earl Bennett Carrollton E. Mounts Bell Whyburn L. O. Handley Oklahoma City C. W. Orr J. R. Swenson Andrew Michigan Wisconsin Malcolm January R. J. January Galveston Pharmacy State University A. N. Glover A. J. Roegers Christian Church Glover J. BR. Schoolfield Stony L A QO. M. Curtis Kodaks Fountain Pens Collins Feed &Fuel Yard North Locust St Dangler Fox Bros. @ Co People’s Home Telephone Company Baan C. R. Hamilton Agent Sherman Steam Laundry Phopsa Cole Buck
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