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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1907
Page
3
Walter Neidermeier Frank Fort and others spend Christmas at home. Townsfolk attend street fair with large crowds each night. Found gold framed glasses. owner to claim. Mrs R Battaur advertises buggy harness for sale. Various visits from Marshall Texarkana Greenville Scottsville and Henderson referenced with holiday greetings and local notices.
Pastor R. R. Rives asks parishioners to attend Sabbath worship at the Presbyterian church with Sabbath School at 9 45 and sermons at 11 00 in the morning and 7 00 in the evening. He thanks readers for past courtesy and hopes to be more helpful in the coming year.
All trustees of the Farmers' Union Warehouse are urged to meet on Wednesday January 9 1907. Important business Hind Hart Pres. Mr and Mrs J J Segal entertained with a dance on New Year night in honor of their son Abe Segal. It was one of the grandest affairs during the holidays with many guests at their home.
Comments note J M Wyche to buy and sell secondhand items near Benefields at Walnut Street. Mentions visitors Harry and Jay Kaleski of Atlanta to see grandfather J Moss and uncle Willie Moes during Christmas. Family visits include Dr and Mrs J R Singleton and child from Tolar.
Miss Irene Smith entertained many friends last Friday in Jefferson with a forty two game gathering for forty ladies and married women. Colorful decor in red and green featured emilax holly and mantles. Guests enjoyed fruit punch, a three course luncheon, and prizes including a gold and silver card case won by Miss Eugenia Alford and a white handkerchief case won by Miss Hale. Souvenirs in green and red were distributed at end.
Gen Dick Taylor Camp U C V No 1265 to hold regular meeting at the courthouse Sunday January 6 1907 at 3 p m Dues for 1907 fifty cents payable Comdg G W L Dawson Adjt Gen T Todd Jefferson Texas and Dallas support for a Confederate monument with a fifty dollar check from C A Culberson enclosed United States Senate letter confirms the donation and encouragement.
Rev A A Wagnon and Mrs E M Wagnon express heartfelt thanks to the people of Jefferson and the M E Church South for the warm Christian reception. They praise the meals and esteem shown since their arrival and pray blessings on all, offering their service in return.
Capt. Geo W Hud son shared a Christmas dinner with Judith L B Todd at Todd Cottage marking a second turkey meal since 1861 45 years earlier on the Potomac as Confederate army comrades. The piece notes a warm reunion and hopes for many more. It also advertises De Witt Witch Hazel salve via The JF Crow Drug Co. and lists Brooks Rowell nuptial attendees including Dr Foscue G B Jr Josephine Bessie Foscue and families from Waco.
The text describes a home with three bedrooms parlor dining room kitchen and bath plus two milk cows one in milk. It notes visitors including Jis L B Wessrer Mrs H Campanovo and children from Marshall who stayed with Louie Restella and family and Mr and Mrs M J Bagley. C A Wise and E Wise from Pine Land Texas visited Mr and Mrs D C Wise over the holidays.
The Junior Epworth League meets at the Methodist church this Sunday. Mrs. McNeely hosted a strawberry treat from South Texas. A. H. Schneers and wife visited from Nacogdoches to spend time with C. A. Schneers and family. Rentals offered for a white brick store on Polk Street. J. A. Moseley attended lectures in New Orleans with wife and son. Mrs. Cy Brown and Henry Irvan visited relatives in Horatio Arkansas. Stutz Bros offer cheap brick. D. N. Alley family visited from Marshall. Mrs. Nash and children from Avinger and Mrs. Thompson from Lasater visited Walden family. Rudolph Goetzman came from Nacogdoches for Christmas. his wife and daughter remain. Col. E. W. Taylor from Ft. Worth greeted by many friends.
At the Rowell family home on December 26 1906 Olin Brooks and Mabel Rowell were married with officiant J S Lewis. The ceremony featured piano by Miss Eberstadt and bridesmaids Misses Foscus Brooks and the Rowell sisters. The couple will reside in Dallas amid family well wishes and rice showers as they begin married life.
A local business extends New Year wishes thanking friends and customers for the prior year’s support. The note emphasizes courtesy, honest treatment, reasonable prices, and ongoing welcome for all, whether or not they buy, as it looks to a prosperous year ahead.
An advertisement claims one application of Chamberlain's Pain Balm can ease rheumatism and aid sleep. It notes the product is sold by druggists and mentions Dan Zachry visiting family in Claredon with relatives including Mesdames Glass and Sims and Dr Zachary, his first return to the old home in years.
The notice promotes Simmona Cough Syrup as a safe remedy for coughs and colds. It mentions Will and Sam Atkins visiting Ardmore and Palestine for the holidays to spend time with Judge and Mrs. W. T. Atkins, and notes W. F. Badgett traveling from Rusk to be with his brother J. D. Badgett for Christmas.
An old ad promises quick cold cure with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and notes a money refund if it fails, signed by E W Grove. The item also mentions A J Clopton and wife visiting from Dallas for Christmas with Dr A G Clopton, a second hand piano for sale, and visits from Ed Evans and family at A A Fort's home plus Charles Taylor visiting Marshall friends on New Year’s Day.
Married couples include Chas Douglas and Bessie Jacobs wed December 25 at Judge L B Todd home near Avinger. Joe Switt and May Glover tied the knot December 22. J P Davis and Iroys Deason wed December 24 in Howell Arkansas and traveled to Lasater. Jimmie Jordan and Liddie Chastain wed December 25 at W T Williams home. Best wishes from the Jimp.
The ad section touts Herbine as a cure for liver complaints and dyspepsia with testimonials from E. Harrell of Austin and W. J. Sedberry. It mentions a family reunion at G Kistermacher with relatives from Sulphur Springs and Timpson. Hallard's Horehound Syrup is praised for coughs and pulmonary diseases with a Kansas note. State Teachers' Convention attendees Inez Wurtzburg and Corra Blackbourne enjoyed Ft Worth.
An article warns kidney trouble progresses silently and may be fatal. It urges taking Foley's Kidney Cure at first signs to correct irregularities and detect Bright's disease and diabetes. The piece also notes Arthur Neidermeier returns home from Massey Business College Houston for holidays and Inzie Segal returns home from Dallas business college for holidays.
The December 1906 weather record notes mean max 63.3 F, mean min 53.5 F, and month average 55.49 F with highs of 80 on the 3rd and lows of 27 on the 23rd. Precipitation totaled 7.87 inches, about 3 inches above average, with 11 days receiving 0.61 inch or more and a 24‑hour peak of 4.46 inches on the 15th. No snow. a heavy fog affected the east. Sunshine counted 12 clear, 6 partly cloudy, 13 cloudy days. Winds mostly east or west. a brief south to southwest blow occurred on the 27th. Two thunderstorms occurred after night on the 14–15th and 29–30th. The writer retires from monthly weather notes, bidding thanks to readers and owners of the Jefferson Journal.
A Texas reader shares a long testimonial for Dr Carlstedt's German Liver Powder claiming it cures liver and kidney troubles and many other symptoms. The ad-style piece touts universal efficacy, urges immediate purchase, and offers a guarantee promising a refund if not relieved.
A 1907 diary memorandum and account book by C A Snow & Co is ready and will be sent on receipt of two cents postage. The book is advertised as highly useful and widely available through agent J W Phyler for the Colored Citizen. All T and P trains were late Thursday due to washouts from heavy rains.
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