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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1906
Page
4
The Aug 1906 issue discusses political campaigning dynamics in Marion County, calls for enforcing murder and rapine laws promptly, and urges respect for law and order. It quotes on voter attitudes, crowding the public square with opinion, and remarks on current events, agriculture, and local governance.
The writer criticizes the new election law as overly complex and advocates direct popular vote to choose governors. He warns against convention manipulation, praises direct voting, and calls for strict cotton grading and sale by grade in Sulphur Springs to prevent manipulation and ensure fair market value.
Advertises a digestive aid for animals claiming to improve digestion and appetite. Promotes benefits for horses cows and milk production. Sold by D. M. Smith.
The Temple Baseball Association, via Banks Cox Nair, filed in Milam County District Court seeking a receiver for the Texas Baseball League and an accounting of its affairs. It seeks an injunction preventing Clebourne Dallas Fort Worth and Waco league owners from disposing of franchises property or players until the case is resolved after Temple club was dropped from the league.
In Dallas on Aug 8 Frank Ector a Negro was stabbed four times by another Negro, including once in the heart, and died shortly after the attack. The assailant fled the scene.
Austin Aug 8 Dallas Light and Equipment company capital stock 100000 has been chartered. Killed While Skidding at Vesey sawmill near Clarksville Tex Aug 8 J T Parish crushed to death. List of Letters Remaining in Post Office Jefferson Marion County Texas Friday Aug 10 1906 includes many names.
News of the death of Prof. C. H. Humphrey, former High School superintendent, arrives from Wagager. He died Monday due to paralysis after a period of ill health. He was widely respected and known for his many contributions to the school.
Mrs. Leone Hixon widow of John Hixon died in Bokhoma South Texas on Wednesday from congestion of the bowels. Her remains were brought there for burial on Thursday afternoon. She was the daughter of Mr Bev Williams. Condolences are extended to her husband, their little daughter, her father, sisters, and brother.
There will be no preaching services at the Methodist Church this Sunday due to a meeting at the Baptist Church led by T. B. Anderson.
For sale my residence featuring three bedrooms a dining room kitchen and parlor. Lot measures 563 by 150 feet. Apply to L. B. Weperer for price and details.
Sermon summary from Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian Church in Jefferson Texas by Rev W B Miller of Texarkana Texas analyzing the Des Moines Iowa assembly resolution on the 1903 1904 Westminster Confession revisions and union with Cumberland Presbyterians. It argues no change in beliefs, maintained identity, race separation provisions, and the union creating a nationwide church with stronger evangelization and support for rural congregations.
Mrs Viola Marshall of 17 East Tucknow Street Springfield Illinois reports two months ago she suffered systemic catarrh so severe she could not walk. After taking Peruna she regained strength and can walk as far as needed having used three bottles. She praises Dr Hartman and the Peruna remedy as healing for the entire mucous system.
A church leader advocates union to build up weak churches in town and country. He questions divisions, praises the C DP Church for leading the union push, and envisions a future where Christians unite in spirit and organic union to advance God’s kingdom.
New B800KS San Francisco Calamity and other world disaster works offered in various prices. The Devil of Today and The Royal Path of Life titles listed with page counts. Bible editions in red and black letters. Repairing and business shop at 909 Pall Street invites customers and agents with commissions.
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