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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1906
Page
1
Nationally known blind pianist Edward Baxter Perry will perform at Assembly Hall on March 5. The 1881 club governs the recital with a full house desired. admission 75 cents for adults and 80 cents for children.
Notice that Latinop and Gray's Market will continue operation at the old stand near T and P depot after acquiring C H Proctor market. They invite patrons to remain loyal and claim a fine selection of meats. Subscribers missing Jimps can call to receive a replacement.
In a January 1906 letter from Jefferson Texas Jno A Frepirr reports his frustration over Capt Wootten’s claim that commercial returns do not justify dredging and boat operations. A final hearing on February 14 will argue that the expenditure is warranted, with supporters citing prior navigation and help from engineers and government boats.
Notice to stockholders of the Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway Company of Texas. It outlines a proposed four percent gold bond issue of 25 million dollars to be submitted at the April 1906 annual stockholders meeting in Dallas, secured by mortgage to Farmers Loan and Trust Company. Also mentions Rogers National Bank directors election in Jefferson Texas and local notices of residents and moving plans in Marshall area.
January 1906 summary shows mean max 59.1, mean min 5.7, month mean 47.4, high 76 on 19 20, low 189 on 28, greatest daily range 86 on 2, least 8 on 1 and 11. Precipitation total 4.11 inches, 6 days with .01 inch+. Thunderstorms on 2 and 20–22. hailstorm on 20. sleet and snow from 20–23. Winds west and south. 12 clear days, 7 partly cloudy. Notices of fire on Clarkaville, buggy horse for sale, W C T U lecture Feb 5–6, and Candlemas Day weather note referenced.
Beginning Sunday train No. 221 west will arrive about 2.50 p m and train No. 222 east about 1 15. No decision yet on changes to two night trains after time card. A fire alarm rang around 10 15 Friday morning. Fire in the upper room over the Mr T saloon from a stove pipe defect, quickly extinguished with little damage.
Rosemenp & Co promotes a home improvement sale with cheap clocks and rouging to make homes comfortable. The notice encourages support for the fire company equipment fund, urging help rather than ridicule as daylight hours lengthen significantly.
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