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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1913
Page
4
The list shows daily westbound trains No. 1 Mail and Express at 9 52 am No. 3 Night Express 2 36 am No. 5 Cannon Ball 2 13 pm No. 105 Fast Mail 4 12 pm and eastbound trains No. 2 Mail and Express 3 51 pm No. 4 Night Express 1 58 am No. 6 Cannon Ball 1 54 pm No. 104 I G N Express 3 14 am.
Readable items show express and mail services with arrival times listed as No. 1 at 5 45 p m and No. 2 at 11 00 a m. The text records basic schedule notes without additional context or destinations.
Advertisement urges citizens to invest in Jefferson to fund an oil mill with stock subscriptions. If all funds are raised the mill could begin operations next season. The U S Federal court will convene in regular term at the court house in Jefferson on Monday Feb 17. The groundhog’s lack of shadow signals spring approaches. Marion county reports rising strawberry yields and plans to ship plentifully if the season stays favorable. Some plants are blooming now.
No proposition Jefferson has yet received is worthy of more consideration than the oil mill. No opportunity of this kind should be allowed to pass without a strenuous effort being made to secure it. Pull for the oil mill.
Governor Colquitt informs President Exall that a Texas great seal certificate of honor will be issued to every winner in the 1913 yield contest. The program presents Texas youths with a chance to win honor and gold in the $10,000 gold prize competition.
The Pittsburg Gazette urges Gilmer Como and about a dozen towns to ally with Pittsburg for a gas line from the Caddo field. Jefferson also backs a gas line and an oil mill idea, noting historical ties to Jefferson with early industry.
A Texas report shows 4207 hunting licenses issued by county clerks from Sept 1 1911 to Sept 1 1912, yielding 7364 gross with 1045.63 in clerks fees and 6318.37 net to the state. State licenses issued 1755 with 135 in fees, leaving 1620 to the state. Bexar led with 569 licenses, while Howard and Mason counties issued one each. A Pittsburg Gazette editorial comments on Morris Sheppard's election to the U S Senate and condemns graft and political corruption.
Commissioner's Court orders County Treasurer J H Rowell Jr to receive three dollars from all persons liable for road duty in 1913. Receipts given against road service for 1913, if paid before April 1 1913. County Clerk I E Purssell Jefferson Texas January 17 1913.
At the Cy press Camp No 665 meeting held Tuesday night February 14 delegates Ward Taylor and P G Henderson were elected to attend the Grand Lodge District C meeting in Dallas Texas March 11 to 14 W E Singleton Jr was elected alternate delegate.
Payment tally shows 1263 poll taxes collected in 1913 by Collector J T King, down from 1287 in 1912, with Deputy Akin aiding last minute receipts as deadlines neared. Also notes a Mecca pilgrimage flood affecting pilgrims and a Yukon Missouri farmer praising Foley's Honey Tar Compound for children. Sold by Allen Urquhart.
A Pittsburg Gazette quips that parcel post covers a wide range from duck eggs to dressed turkeys, stressing the mail carrier’s broad duty to deliver all kinds of packages.
A family gift from the Stern children honors Jacob and Ernestine Stern with a city drinking fountain for Jefferson. The letter to Mayor Hussey notes a 13 foot hexagonal base fountain, to be placed near the courthouse, with erection costs covered by the donors.
The Department of Domestic Economy at the University of Texas will hold an open School of Home Economics for the Women of Texas starting Monday February 10 and running through the week. Lectures demonstrations and exhibits will form the program as nationally reputed lecturers speak on economics hygiene and aesthetics of food shelter and clothing in home related institutions. The courses aim to fit the needs of the thousand University women and require no entrance exams age limits or fees.
A Jefferson Texas resident testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills relieved a family member's lame back and kidney disorders after purchasing from Citizens Drug Co. The 50 cent price and Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY as sole US agents are noted with the familiar Doan's branding and warning to remember the name.
A letter from Albert W. Wood of Ballanger Texas urges Jefferson to establish a regular trades day, noting First Monday as common in this part of Texas. He praises local prosperity and the role of advertising, especially through the Manufacturers Record and Secretary Sam K. Eberstadt, and expresses goodwill toward Jefferson's citizens.
The family of Geo. T. Todd thanks Jefferson residents for many loving acts during his illness and death. Mrs. Geo. T. Todd and family express deep gratitude, noting the community’s friendship and honor in his old age.
Jonas Evans, a respected Methodist preacher and prominent colored citizen, died of pneumonia Monday in Greenville where he worked at an oil mill. The body was brought to Jefferson, the funeral held Tuesday at St. Paul Methodist Church conducted by Rev. Johnson, with burial in the cemetery. He leaves a wife and several grown children.
The Simplecote notes that Mr. Davis Biggs has sent out premium lists from the Texas Industrial Congress. Those interested should apply to him. Marion county hopes for many contestants. Governor Cox plans to reduce Ohio farm expert listings and reorganize state departments to curb wasteful spending.
Wood ready to fill orders in 16 inch and 2 foot lengths. Good oak. Call 23 15 for Louie Restella.
The Methodist ladies hosted a six o'clock dinner for about 150 at the school building followed by closing services. Rev W W Gollihugh of Marshall received a cake as ugliest man in the two districts amidst toast and humor.
The article notes rising use of proprietary or prepared medicine across social classes despite the American Medical Association's organized opposition. It argues standardization in industry educates the public about health, reducing reliance on doctors and prescriptions, and offering cheaper, readily available remedies.
The Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles and dissolve gravel. It purports to treat diabetes, rheumatism, weak backs, and irregular kidney functions for men and women and regulate bladder issues in children. The ad offers mail order at $1.00 with a two month supply and urges sending Texas testimonials to Dr. E. W. Hall in St. Louis.
The Home Missionary Society will meet with Mrs. G M Jones Monday February 10 at 3 o clock. Members are urged to attend. The lesson covers the 5th chapter of Conservation of American Ideas led by Mrs Woodson. Gratitude is extended to Miss Emmert for the use of the Domestic Science Hall and to Mr Haggard and Mr Eugene Meyer and others who helped host the banquet. East bound wreck near Sarbar switch disrupted traffic for nine hours delaying the 4:28 p.m. train to 1:05 a.m. and the west bound train was held at Kellyville for about ninety minutes.
The piece argues there are two competition types fair and unfair and urges buyers to discern quality. It condemns substituting inferior cod liver oil emulsions for Scott's Emulsion and calls for action against unscientific, low quality substitutes in unsanitary places.
The State of Texas Marion County sheriff will sell on the first Tuesday in March 1913 under an order from the Marion County District Court. The sale includes two tracts totaling about 149.5 acres in the Charles White and B C Fowler headright surveys to satisfy T D Rowell v John Dorrity for 306180 plus costs. The act is performed by W S Terry sheriff with the courthouse door in Jefferson as the sale site.
Trustee M J Whelan announces sale of 320 acres in Marion County near Jefferson to satisfy two notes held by Guaranty State Bank of Jefferson. The sale is set for the first Tuesday in March 1913 between 10 A M and 4 P M at the County Courthouse Door, with ownership of the land and appurtenances transferred to the highest bidder.
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