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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1906
Page
8
J H Holley from Lodi visited on Tuesday regarding a Sar-Gentle buggy horse. Apply at store or residence, J A Fielder.
A letter to M. K. and T. agent describes freight disputes with the R R Co claiming freight was delivered but no bill, and requests search for daughter’s belongings and refund of premium costs. It mentions Jefferson Texas and a mismatch between claimed delivery and witnesses, asking for lawful action. The second note, from Thos Kennedy, jokes about paint value and mentions Devoe paint and W J Sedberry as a seller.
Butler Rolston of Mt Pleasant announces candidacy for district attorney in the fifth judicial district. He notes four years as county attorney enforcing the law and his support for a blanket primary. Rolston pledges to uphold the law and will address voters before the July 28 Democratic primary.
For sale a Broadway home with five rooms and a forty two foot well on the street. Includes garden, chicken yard, orchard of apples pears peaches strawberries figs blackberries and raspberries, 70 rose bushes. Terms to suit. Also notes about local business movements and services available.
The Marion County colored school trustees met January 27 and elected F C Johnson as chairman F B Aziesec and Paul Mathis as trustees. They urged better school housing improved rural schools and parental responsibility to educate colored children. The next meeting is March 10 with secretary F B Azim.
Classified snippets describe winter dress goods must go as spring nears and promote stylish lines for quick sale. Mentions Judge Loomis attending a Dallas convention with road machinery exhibit, returning Friday. Also notes district managers wanted for signage and samples with hefty weekly salary. A cold stock warning and other notices reference a government mail service trainee lead and travel by M. J. Whelan to St. Louis and West Virginia.
Glen Lumber Co and D D Dodd with son visited Atlanta, Faulkners attended Hazleton church, and S tarkey aided stock at Glen. Dodd in Texarkana on business. New families moved to Glen. Schoolhouse construction begun slowly. Positive notes on weather and logging work.
List of names advertised at the Jefferson Texas post office dated February 9 1906. Names include Wm Mitchell Georgia Lee H Hawkins Florence Gale JC Drake Moses Duke Mary Connelly Richard Cour P W Brown Pearlie Wiley GO McClain B C Addison B Cooper Mattie Young Alfred Smith Frank Sykes Carrie Shaw A Brooks Albert Riser Lee Sones Ede Purl J L Peters Albert Nunn. Also notes a Dallas special report on the Southwestern fast mail race resulting in a dead heat between trains at Houston & Texas Central depot and Cotton Belt depot with times 8 05 p m and 8 23 p m respectively.
Fix Up Your House With new mattings linoleum rugs and curtains. Rosenfeld & Co announces a complete sale unusually cheap and urges homeowners to attend. W H Mason Jr visiting Shreveport relatives reports and officials from the T P railway toured the road on an inspection.
A notice from Dr. James W. Kidd claims he will send a trial treatment at no cost to any sick person who writes with their name, address, and a description of their symptoms. He asserts his remedies prove effective and will cover all expenses to demonstrate results.
A children oriented song titled Let Me Kiss My Mamma Good By is issued by J W Jenkins Sons of Kansas City Missouri. The publisher offers to mail a copy on receipt of 23 cents in stamps.
Local shoppers flock to Rosenfelds as Lane’s and children’s hats go on sale at bargain prices. The store promotes a playful slogan promising great value on a wide hat selection.
The Blue Jacket letter from John 8. Swope to his parents in Norfolk, Virginia notes Joan serving in the U S Navy. Mentions IT International Stock and Poultry Food and 1our Crow Drug Co. as part of the seen details in the correspondence.
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