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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1905
Page
8
County commissioners convened in session. Memos urge laundry to E Smith and notes on local business and errands. Miss Jorie Carter returned from Shreveport after six days in a detention camp near Waskom.
A financial ledger snippet records balances and vouchers for L. G. Braden with dates in April May and July. It lists credits and debits, balances, and reimbursements including a demit and a new fund entry titled Trios Pin. The entry mentions currency and a Hond FUSD note and shows multiple line items through July.
A Citizen letter questions the Jefferson college proposal asking why a first class school cannot be established locally. It argues a Jefferson college would attract families and boost the city economy, citing a brick courthouse, potential buildings, and a $50,000 yearly business gain.
Church notice announces services at the Presbyterian church next Sabbath at 11 A M and 8 15 P M. All friends and strangers in the city are invited to worship with us. Signed by Pastor Tom H. Beller and local officials. Mary Murphey Nance and Mrs. R. S. Terry, and Mayor I. F. Sherrell.
W. E. Perens of Jefferson Cotton Oil & Ref. Co. announces the gin is preparing to open for the season with the opening date to be announced next week. He denies rumors of yellow fever in the state or Jefferson.
Sick list includes A M Dodd improving. Starkey and Jones dined with Egglestons. new engine expected Thursday. Wheeler of Sumpter, Ga visiting Dodd family. A new log wagon arrived for the team boss. Mystery man seen running north Wednesday. readers asked to identify. Route 1 mailboxes urged to be adjusted before inspector arrives. Fish from Jackson’s pond this week. A neighborhood wedding is planned. Rooms for rent in Old Murphy Home with water and convenient access. Yellow fever situation in New Orleans and Louisiana remains unsettled. no cages in Shreveport.
Four acres of Kaffir corn for forage on Col Keen's place offered at 17.50 per ton with delivery in town. Also notices on excursion rates to Hughes Springs, Holland's Magazine subscriptions, water works pump engine service, and local illness and visits among residents including Mrs. W P Phillips and I O Thaler.
The M. K. & T announces裁 the discontinuation of night trains Nos 223 and 224 stopping at Jefferson with service ending that date. Train Nos 221 and 222 will continue to run to Waskom, effective the 15th.
Bargains offer ready-to-wear apparel including shoes for everyone and men’s clothing. Low priced summer dress goods also advertised with exceptional bargains in linen and staples at P Elpringe.
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