Local notes and notices from Jefferson area
Mrs J A R Moseley and son Bob return from Mineral Wells. Dr W J Ledberry and wife back from Mineral Wells. Gill Edge Grocery advertises specials while Gill Edge and Rosen Fretp Co offer discounts. Miss Mamie Ballauf and Eugenie Meyer visit Purcell Okla. W J Sedberry appointed irrigation congress delegate to Portland Ore with extended Colorado trip. Sherman Steam Laundry schedule. Electrical storm causes minor damage and rainfall. Mt Zion Church revival reports 23 additions. Notice of 50 cent sale by J J Seen. Capt R T Hazard on vacation to Troy NM and Hancock MA. Reports of smallpox cases near Kellyville.
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W. J. Sedberry
Lanham
Irrigation Congress
Portland
Ore
Suspicious Character Sparks City Guard Chase to Town
An alert from Leigh area leads Lee guards and officials to pursue a horseman toward Polk street. A well known man from beat 6th, unaware of quarantine, fought to reach a doctor as shots were fired to halt the fleeing rider.
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Lee
Iron Bridge
Polk Street
Leigh
Manet
Roctor
Sedberry
Beat 6Th
Quarantine Declared As Citizens Guard City Entry Points
Mayor Sherrell calls mass meeting to discuss quarantine against yellow fever from Louisiana. Over 200 volunteers sign on for shotgun guard duty at train and wagon ingress points. A board of health names Capt. J.M. Deware, Dr. J. A. R. Moseley, and Dr. W. BK. Wisdom with C. H. Proctor as day head and D. H. Quinn as night head. The city cleans and disinfects and the Civic League assists to prevent an outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherrell
Louisiana
Fewer Gallons Wears Longer Paint Comes to Jefferson
The article argues Devoe Lead and Zinc paint lasts longer than mixed paints, promising brighter houses and more prosperous residents in Jefferson as homeowners save money. It cites widespread U S proof and predicts local adoption will prove the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
United States
Adjusted in Two Days in Jefferson Texas
A resident thanks Mr. B F Sherrell and the Phoenix Insurance Co for promptly settling the July 22 fire loss of their building. The claim was adjusted on July 24 and payment reached after Dallas processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson, Tex
B. F. Sherrell
Phoenix Insurance Co
Dallas
Jimp Office Offers Typewriting Paper And Printing
Mr and Mrs Walter Schluter tour the Great Lakes now in Detroit Michigan and plan Canadian stops later. Their daughter Misa Villella joins them in Cincinnati for the summer as they pursue printing needs.
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Walter Schluter
Great Lakes
Detroit
Mich
Canada
Cincinnati
Misa Villella
Hazleton Community Notes and Lumber Mill Activity
Churchgoers Dodd and Starkey attend Hazleton services while Mr. Jones considers starting a new Rural Free Delivery route. Dr. Ellis attends a saw mill business at Driskell, and Dodd travels to Lodwick on business. A knife and items found. owner to claim property by proof. Dominoes at the mill. frequent games at the boarding house. Glen Lumber Co. president Gunter arrives, whistle breaks on return trip and the party walks back. Logging resumes in the bottom after a hiatus.
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Glen Lumber
Dots
Messia
Dodd
Starkey
Hazleton
Jones
Dr. Ellis
Driskell
Lodwick
Honea
Gunter
Glen Lumber Co
Little George
Goods Offered for Sale With Purity Guarantee
A notice states that the following goods will be sold with an absolute guarantee of purity. The text names the product category and promises quality without partial compliance or caveats.
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. A. R. Moseley
Bob
W. J. Ledberry
Rosen Fretp & Co
Mamie Ballauf
Eugenie Meyer
Purcell, I. T
A. E. Ramsey
G. T. Haggard
M. Vines
W. E. Bland
London Conservatory of Music
Gill Edge
Sherman Steam Laundry
Eugene Smith
Agt
Rosexreap & Co
D. M. Smith
Mineral Wells
Mt. Zion Church
Mt. ‘Zion Baptist Church
J. D. Stringer
J.J. Seen
R. T. Hazard
Texas & Pacific
Troy
Hancock
Mass
Kellyville
P. Eldridge
Telephone
Jimp
Ayer
Jon Ayer
DECCA
B. Allien
Twellt
P. E.prings
Jones Gilt
White Star Bak
Texas Ranger
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