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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1905
Page
8
A mixed local column reports on German Syrup claims of rapid cough and lung trouble relief, plus general notices: ordinances, market items, furniture ads, and a fire company test. Community updates cover library propositions, a garden party, street cleanup by the Civic League, yellow fever notes, and a building-loss settlement in Jefferson.
Will Gray of route No. 6 delivered the first open cotton to the Jimp office on Saturday July 29. It was sent by W J Melton from his farm near Hartzo, and Melton reports a good cotton crop despite the rainy season.
Ice notice announces cash sales starting August 1 1905. Ice tickets available during ice hours from J M Deware.
The notice promotes subscribing to the Jump for three six or twelve months. It notes water mains testing and standpipe fill from Katy pump engine. It highlights strong water flow and ready service for orders in dry goods groceries and printing jobs. Mechanic Fire Company No 1 invites a Friday Aug 11 1805 meeting. Captain B A McNeely traveled from Houston to Colorado Springs then eastward with Mrs McNeely.
A letter from a Civic League member urges immediate thorough cleaning of premises and sidewalks, weed removal, and lime treatment. It says neighboring towns are cleaning up and Jefferson should follow, with oiling of stagnant pools and prompt vigorous action by local men. It closes with an ad promising Summer Bale prices at Prices Formule and August Way own Prices, asserting proof is better than argument.
Dick Taylor Camp U. C. V No. 1265 and 1262 will hold a regular meeting at 3 p.m. Sunday August 6 at the Court House. All comrades are requested to attend.
Rainy season ends and hot weather nears as Expropee's announces sweeping reductions on summer goods. Shoppers are offered rare opportunities to stock up at very low prices across all summer items.
An ordinance declares a quarantine against Louisiana and other fever areas. A City Board of Health with J M Deware Dr J A R Moseley and Dr W E Wisdom is created. Entry from fever areas is barred without permission. Authority to detain disinfect and detain violators. Five day detention camp and ten dollar fines. August 2 2005.
Readable fragments note Bermuda grass cut from the Federal court building yard this week produced a fine lot of hay. Also listed items include Mason fruit jars and 100 pounds Texas bran and corn chops at a local Ence Grocery.
On Saturday August 5 1905 A B Bull will sell to the highest bidder in Jefferson his restaurant outfit including a $125 soda fountain two extension tables two dining tables two safes a large refrigerator five bedsteads three bed springs numerous dishes two barber chairs two large stoves one gasoline cook stove and related items. Sale may be private or at auction. Also notes RosEnFELD buy the Packard Shoe Acme Steel mosquito bar frame G T Haggard printing services.
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