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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1913
Page
1
County Judge Paul Cella of Miller county Arkansas vows not to issue saloon licenses to keep open East Texarkana saloons. He cites a ballot showing a black majority and says he will protect white homes, drawing mixed reaction yet strong local support.
A speaker notes that talking about highways is one thing and building good roads is another. He argues general development is necessary for cities as for private institutions.
Barnhart Brothers and Spindler of Dallas sent the Jimpa large wall calendar for 1919. The note emphasizes that the growth of a city hinges on many things with cooperation listed as most important.
The progressiveness of the community is reflected in the city’s development trajectory. Growth indicators, civic projects, and inclusive policies showcase the area’s advancing spirit and shared aims for a thriving urban future.
A reflective line suggests that worsening conditions can still serve a positive goal when the aim is improvement. It frames adversity as a step toward achieving better outcomes, emphasizing progress over immediate comfort.
City leaders urge progress on a major proposition to boost development. Officials highlight Trade Day as a catalyst forJefferson and Marion County, insisting inaction is not an option for city building and growth.
The Dallas News published a thirty two page New Year edition on January first, a credit to the paper and to Dallas, highlighting the year's start and the community.
Commentary praises factory loyalty as a path to long term prosperity, claiming it increases value in every line and benefits workers and the community through sustained employment and local investment.
The Jimplecote suggests that the Secretary of The Jet ars or Progressive Club pursue the trade day idea with merchants and business men to push for a big success.
President J. J. Eckford issues New Year greetings and announces the twenty eighth annual fair exposition and race meet at Dallas from October 18 to November 2, 1913.
A cautious approach favors lingering at a small scale with ample resources rather than rapid expansion. Maintaining a modest commercial club signals readiness for development and an awakened city posture before pursuing broader growth.
The Jimplecute presents a New Year card from former Jeffersonian Ray Rowell now living in Waco for twenty five years. He came to attend Baylor University and then began a successful business career. The note wishes him continued prosperity.
The Simplecute extends best wishes for a happy prosperous New Year to readers and patrons. It thanks them for good patronage during the past year and hopes for continued confidence and support in the year ahead. It appreciates kind words and pledges to merit goodwill in the future.
Dr W H Brown a physician living six miles north west of Ashland was brought to Kahn Memorial Hospital in Marshall after being shot while riding along a public road about four miles from Hazelton. He is in critical condition with buckshot in his body and legs. he refused to name the shooter who fled as Brown attempted a second loading of the gun. The Marshall & East Texas Railway delayed a train to transport him to Marshall.
Marshall Texas December 24 Dr W H Brown physician shot near Hazleton Thursday died at 2 30 this morning at Kahn Memorial Hospital Sheriff John Sanders and Squire R Turner visited him seeking a dying statement but he refused He left a wife and four children and was about 53 years old The shooting occurred near the Harrison Marion county line and Harrison county officers took charge of the case
Herman Max and family express gratitude to friends and the community for Christmas kindness. They describe gifts from Santa in a mule driven wagon, a Rural Route delivery by Will J Gray, a Christmas check from Guarantee State Bank, a turkey, and deposits from the bank. They look forward to returning to work and wish readers a Happy New Year.
Comet welcomes visitors and holiday guests as Christmas festivities end. Mrs J L Woods of Jefferson visits old friends at Comet this week while Nathan Carter and Mrs. Jolly spend Xmas with her mother in Lodi. Otis Cape of Lassater visits his sister Mrs Pyrie Simmons during the holidays. Haskell Tollson and Jim Ramsey of Kildare are in Comet Friday. Cooley and George Hall of Randlett Okla visit old friends Mr and Mrs Reeves at Comet this week.
An advertisement invites readers to join a telegraphy class starting January 6, promising year round work, good wages, short hours, and rapid advancement in railway and telegraph service. It argues trade security and lifelong value, urging ambitious youths to enroll now.
A grieving master recalls his two year companionship with Snookumns a deaf white dog who guarded the home and shared daily life. After a painful illness the dog was euthanized to end its suffering amid concern the poisoning was malicious the writer asks for forgiveness and condemns the attacker.
On Monday evening December 23 at eight o clock in the Liverman home, Miss Myrtle Liverman married Mr. Henry Rains with Rev. Mathison officiating. The blue and white parlor decor, Ethel Liverman singing, and a white Marquisette gown highlighted the ceremony. Bridesmaids included Lucile Stallcup, Ola Thompson, Vivian Brooks, and Mildred Gaskill. groomsmen were Oscar Liverman, Frank Rains, Earl Liverman, and Jack Hasty. The couple will reside in Jefferson.
Mrs. M. W. Baker died Tuesday morning December 31 at her daughter’s home near Woodlawn. Born 1835 she was 77 and had long ties to Marion and Jefferson counties. She leaves a son C. C. Baker and three daughters Era Calloway Lizzie Shamberg and Lula Giles plus numerous grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Marshall First Methodist Church with Rev. Elrod officiating and Woodlawn cemetery interment. Stores closed in respect. service one of Woodlawn’s largest in years.
It is reported that Dr. G. L. Langworthy was married Wednesday and will be here with his bride Friday. Details and particulars will be provided next week.
An old advert boasts Hot Springs Liver Buttons as a premier laxative curing constipation liver issues and other ailments. It promotes quick relief for a clogged liver inactive liver headache dizziness and a general blood cleanse with a 25 cent box and a free sample offer from Hot Springs Chemical Co. in Hot Springs Arkansas via agent W J Sedberry in Jefferson.
A note from L H Mathison in Kellyville Texas thanks supporters for Xmas gifts and Shiloh community for a holiday feast wishing a merry Christmas and a prosperous new year. Also reports a fire in Trenton destroying several business houses and the Trenton Tribune office with losses around 1500 dollars and no insurance.
Jensen's Studio will operate daily from Monday afternoon through Saturday afternoon under Mr. D F Mays of Marshall. Visit to see him. New Year celebrations end 1912 and begin 1913 with bells whistles and guns at midnight Tuesday.
The text notes two birth announcements: a son born to Mr. and Mrs. John Markos on Friday December 20 and a son born to Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Fant on Monday December 23. It also reports contractors on the new court house placing in concrete foundations with brick and materials on site. Manager J. B. Richeson of the Southwestern Telephone Exchange is back at work after a weeklong grippe illness and head cold.
Notice invites prospective students to join the Telegraphy class starting Monday January 6. It urges enrollment now as the best start time and promises completion and ready work by early summer.
On January 21 Parcels Post began operations at Jefferson. The first package received was handled by Miss Mattie Hicks, a post office clerk, and the first package sent out from Jefferson by Parcels Post was mailed by J. B. Nelson.
Notice notes one of the seller's best cows is for sale by Mrs J S Murray The item mentions the city schools opening Monday after a two week holiday break.
We thank all who supported us during illness and death of our brother and son. We praise the minister for comfort, friends for singing, and those who placed flowers on his casket. May God bless and reward you all.
A black leather hand bag with two bills and about one fifty in small change and a pair of gloves was found between M. C. Stall cups residence and Hale's stable. Finder to leave at simplecote for reward. Rain eased Sunday and streets drying.
Luther M. Hale died December 25 after a brief illness at his home on route five west of Jefferson. He was a young man, son of L. M. Hale, survived by a wife of one year and a baby. Burial was on the 26, and the family has the sympathy of all. Rodney Carr Jr. suffered a painful accident Friday afternoon when a saw cut through the index finger at the root of the nail. it was dressed and he is recovering.
Andrew Johnson, once employed by the Badgett family, now living in Cass county near Anti, came back this week to visit friends in his former hometown.
New stock of legal blanks including mortgages deeds notes and chattel forms. Crop mortgages and notes available. Mail orders filled promptly. For ice or soda phone 182.
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