Local notes and odds from Jefferson and vicinity
Cotton receipts total 6340 bales to date with public weighing by L C Pruitt. Easter falls March 31. New quarters at A Ripinski Rose Creek & Co. Various items: sale of a pony, Wanted salesmen, Glen Refining ad, Restella out with broken ankle, mosquitoes emerge after warm spell, heat meats at Lathrop & Liverman, J H Rowell's farmhouse burned with no insurance, brick deals at Stutz Bros, Mr Watterson quote, Cyclone Davis and Jeff Saunders case, Prof Steiner the legless wonder at Jefferson rink, G W Watson visits from Shreveport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
L. C. Pruitt
Fire Hits Masonic Hall. Firemen Put Out Blazing Rooms
About 12 15 Thursday night a fire started in the Masonic hall charring the second room near the stairs and spreading toward the lodge room ceiling. The night clerk alerted authorities and firemen with a hose cart extinguished the blaze. damage totals in hundreds of dollars as water saved the building. A separate note reports a purse found near post office and schoolhouse offering reward for return to Mrs J W Sima.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Excelsior
Masonic Hall
Eoot
Ataira
WCTU Meeting and Jefferson Union Notice
WCTU members scheduled a Thursday January meeting at 3 pm with Mrs E S Hooper and Bible study by Mrs H Taylor. A Mother's meeting will be led by Mrs H A Benefield and secretary Mrs 8 W Moseley. Jefferson Farmers' Union Warehouse Co members are called to a January 26 meeting in Jefferson. Judge S W Moseley and Miss Daisy Howkes, editor of White Ribbon, visited Jim Pleasure office. Miss Hughes secured many subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WCTU
E'S Hooper
H . Taylor
H A Benefield
W. Moseley
Sec’y
Jefferson Farmers’ Union Warehouse Co
Jefferson
H. D. Hall
Mies Daisy Howkes
Atlanta
White Ribbon
Texas
Jim
S. W. Moseley
Mies Hughes
Secondhand Goods Store Opens on Walnut Street
J. M. Wyche has opened a secondhand goods shop next to Benefield's on Walnut Street to buy and sell items. The business operates from the old Rosextein & Co. location near Ripin ski.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benefield’s
Walnut Street
J. M. Wyche
Y W C T U Organizes With Twenty Four Members
A Young Women's Christian Temperance Union is formed at the Smith home with Miss Daisy Hughes of Atlanta giving the welcome talk. Twenty four youths enroll as members and the next meeting is planned at Miss May Todd's home on Friday the 18th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D M. Smith
Strayed steer from Webb farm near Jefferson sought
A five year old yellow spotted steer with swallow fork in both ears escaped from the Webb farm eight miles west of Jefferson. The owner, CA Rowell, offers a liberal reward for the animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Webb Farm
C A. Rowell
Presbyterian Church Worship Invitation
You are cordially invited to worship at the Presbyterian church next Sabbath. Preaching by the pastor at 11 am and 7:30 pm. Note the change in time of the evening service from 7 to 7:30. R. RB. Rives, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
R. RB. Rives
Goats for Sale in Avinger Texas by R F Pyland
About 75 head goats for sale mixed including gora at 1 004 per head. Address R F Pyland RF D No 2 Avinger Texas. Mrs J A Armistead hosted the 1881 club January 9th with games and refreshments despite bad weather. Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gale
R. F. Pyland
RF. D. No
Avinger
Texas
J. A. Armistead
Cough Syrup Remedy Promoted Amid Farm Property Sale
The ad urges use of Simmons' Cough Syrup to treat coughs and sore throat while noting the cough season lasts months. It also advertises desirable farm property offered for sale by Chas Smith near Avinger, urging readers to read the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmons
Chas, Smith
Avinger
White brick store on Polk street for rent after B Wolf
A white brick Polk street storefront recently occupied by B Wolf is up for rent with applications to H Rives. A New York man reportedly lived on 35 cents a day and left 200000 dollars to his heirs, prompting questions about its use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Street
B. Wolf
H. Rives
New York
Christmas Socials and Community Life in a Saw Mill Town
A festive Christmas with dinners and a four course supper, wedding news, dances, and friendly gatherings mark holiday life. Townsfolk relocate housing, start and restart the saw mill, and mourn the slow pace of news while weather and cyclone lore spurs chatter.
M. E Church Services and Local Skating Ad
M. E Church schedules Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. inviting all. A feature act by Prof Steiner the legless wonder on a roller skates and bicycle seats is offered at the Jefferson skating rink. Mrs Kate Wood and Mrs J R Adams depart for Hot Springs for health. Saunders Co announces 10 travelers per state to distribute samples with salary and expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Steiner
Jefferson Skating Rink
Kate Wood
J. R Adams
Hot Springs
Wood
Saunders Co
Department P
Jackson Boulevard
Chicago
Preaching at Howellton by Pastor Russell on Sunday
Howellton will host Pastor 8 M Russell for 11:00 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. services Sunday January 20 1907 All are invited Mrs J W Gallaher of Mexico Mo visits Mr and Mrs J E Streif at Mrs Doughertys Absiduous cultivation of your miseries ... Itech cured in 30 minutes by Woolford's Sanitary Lotion Nev er fails Counterfeit silver dollars circulate in the city last week Insurance remark on apartments with no children policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
M. E
W.C. Mann
Howellton
M. Russell
J. W. Gallaher
Mexico, Mo
J. E. Streif
Woolford
W. J. Ledberry
Celebration planned for Lee birth bicentennial in Jefferson Texas
Regular meeting of Gen. Dick Taylor Camp UCV to be held Sunday at 3 p m. Weathered details show joint celebration with R E Lee Chapter UDC for the one hundredth anniversary of Gen Robert E Lee birth Godf and civic groups will host an assembly hall program at the high school with music prayers Dixie song addresses and presentations by local dignitaries and school participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Taylor
W. L. Dawson
Gen
T. Todd
Robert E. Lee
R.E. Lee
Jefferson
Texas
R. R Rives
A.G Clap
Jefferson Skating Rink Opens in Stutz Building
A large crowd gathered Thursday night to watch the Jefferson Skating Rink debut in the Stutz building on Austin street. Walker's orchestra provided music as John Fry served as manager and Henry Heyn of Marshall promoted the new skating hall designed for entertainment and pleasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Walker
Stutz
Austin Street
John Fry
Henry Heyn
Marshall
Accident Injures Local Youth and Wellness Update
Late Wednesday Angel Rosenthal fell from the Thurman horse after it reared, bruising Ansel on leg and arm. He returned home to rest and is described as resting as well as could be expected. Also noted is the M. E T railway booklet Business Chances detailing towns along the line. Jake Ferrell, who attended court, grew ill with pneumonia and is now at Alford house with his mother by his side. Dr Armistead reports some improvement Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Stedman
Tom Little
Mesera
Howell
Starkey
Steadman
Shaw
Messrs
Wilder
Nelson
Johnson
Glen
Mill
Henderson
Jones
Wright Farm
Marshall
C. C. Jones
Angel Rosenthal
M. E & T. Railway System
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
Louisiana
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Jake Ferrell
Alford House
Guaranteed Piles Cure Ad Auctions Refund Offer
A Pazo Ointment guarantee promises refunds if the treatment fails in six told days. Tax Assessor Biggs returned Thursday from Ft Worth after attending the Texas Tax Assessors association convention, and was named chairman of the resolutions committee. A marriage at the court house on January 12 between John H. Stevens of Turkey Creek and Kate Woodell of Marion County was officiated by Judge R A Loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biggs
Ft. Worth
The
Tax Assessors’ Association of Texas
Association
Court House
John H. Stevens
Turkey Creek
Kate Woodell
Marion County
R. A. Loom
Grange School Honor Roll Honors Local Students
Connie Brooks Cecil Brooks Mary Liverman Vivian Brooks Verla Brooks Inez Wurtsbaugh Teacher JL Ford left for St Louis Friday on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grange
Connie Brooks
Cecil Brooks
Mary Liverman
Vivian Brooks
Verla Brooks
Inez Wurtsbaugh
JL Ford
St. Louis
W. O. W. Election At Smithland Camp No 1923
Officers for the new year were elected for Smithland W O W Camp No 1923 B F Bailey is Council Commander Henry Whatley Advisor Lt F O Spearman Banker Bliss Stallcup Clerk J A Fitzgerald Escort W P Stiles M M Fitzgerald Tom Whatley Managers F R Fitzgerald Sentry J Lake Camp Physician W G Gray Watchman named for the ensuing year
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithland
B. F. Bailey
Henry Whatley
F O. Spearman
Bliss Stallcup
J. A. Fitzgerald
Ezcort
W. P. Stiles
M. M. Fitzgerald
Tom Whatley
F. R. Fitzgerald
J. Lake
W. G. Gray
Beware of Mercury Containing Catarrh Treatments
Warning against mercury based catarrh remedies and praising Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free. Asserts internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and cautions buyers to obtain genuine Hall's products through reputable physicians and druggists. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. ShepNy &Co
Toledo
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
All Druggiste
Death of Fannie Pondexter at boarding house home
Fannie Pondexter a longtime boarding house keeper opposite Jackson's stable died Monday soon after supper. Heart trouble is believed to be the cause. She leaves no children but nieces were staying with her and a sister lives in Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Pondexter
Jackson
Pittsburg
Local Listings and Notices From Norwood Baldwin and Smithland
An assortment of classified items appears including sale notes for a first class Counter Scales at Eugene Meyer’s hardware and a boiler and engine for a shin gle mill by G W Brown of Norwood. Also 100 acres near Smithland for sale by G W Brown Jefferson Texas and a salve advertisement for De Witts Witch Hazel from J F Crow Drug Co. A list of recent subscription payments is appended with names such as A P Sisk J K Hannon John Dodd Erad Johnson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Meyer
G. W. Brown
Norwood
Tex
Postoffice
Baldwin
Texas
Smithland
Jefferson
de- Witt
J F Crow Drug Co
How To Use Swamp Root For Kidney Relief
Instructions describe testing urine for sediment to signal kidney issues and promote Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy. Claims include curing back pain, urinary problems, and liver and bladder disorders, with sample bottle offers and free literature from Kilmer & Co. Binghamton NY.
Coffman Sentenced 20 Years for Killing Wilson in District Court
In a district court trial, John Coffman was convicted of killing John Wilson and received a 20 year term. The jury reached the verdict after a lengthy trial that stretched from Friday to Wednesday. Jeff Saunders also stood trial for killing JR Bennett and Eugene Bennett but was acquitted as the jury found him not guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Coffman
John Wilson
Coffman
Jeff Saunders
JR Bennett
Eugene Bennett
Saunders
Foley’s Honey and Tar Card Testimonial Claim
An advertising card states druggists are authorized to refund money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure a cough or cold. It claims to stop coughing, heal lungs, and prevent serious complications from a cold, including la grippe and pneumonia, and notes no opiates. The genuine product is in a yellow package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
J. F. Crow Drug Company
Rogers National Bank elects officers with no changes
The Rogers National Bank conducted its annual officer election on January Sth. No changes were made to the officer line: T. J. Rogers president, B. F. Rogers vice president, H. A. Spellings cashier, J. D. Shackelford assistant cashier, with directors including T. J. Rogers W. B. Ward B. F. Sherrill B. F. Rogers and H. A. Spellings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers National Bank
T. J. Rogers
B. F. Rogers
H. A. Spellings
J. D. Shackelford
W. B. Ward
B. F. Sherrell
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Trusted by Mothers
Historic ad proclaims Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a universal teething remedy over six years of use. It claims to soothe gums relieve wind colic and diarrhea and to be the best cure for distressed infants sold by pharmacists worldwide for twenty five cents. Rhode Island plans stricter divorce law while Newport residents joke about trips to Sioux Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Cure a Cold In One Day Laxative Bromo Quinine Ad
Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. E W Grove's signature on each box. 25c. J W Pigler agent for the Colored Citizen. Send in your subscription 150 dollars per year, ditf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.W. Grove
J. W. Pigler
The
Colored Citizen
Ditf
Split log drag gains supporters in Texas, compares to governor race
The Sherman Register notes the split log drag has earned more supporters in Texas over the past year than any gubernatorial candidate, with no wire-pulling involved in its appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Sherman Register
Kidney trouble warned and cures advertised by local druggist
An advertorial note warns that kidney disease progresses insidiously and urges early use of Oleys Kidney Cure to correct irregularities and reveal Brights disease and diabetes. It also notes local cotton production and promotes Kennedy s Laxative Cough syrup as non narcotic with Honey Tar and compliance with the Pure Food Law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
J F Crow Drug Co
Two top buggies and a mildh cow for sale
A short classified note lists two top buggies in good condition with one double buggy and double set harness. Also mentioned is one mildh cow and a buyer listed as Mrs. J. W. Sis. The item hints at a weather breeder who broods over a fine day in winter, finding little enjoyment in the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Sis
Jamestown Exposition Show Promises Industrial Arts Progress
Three years of educational industrial and artistic progress will be shown at the Jamestown exposition. The residence features three bedrooms parlor dining room kitchen and bathroom. It notes two good milk cows with one in milk as part of the display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jis L. B. Wenster
Farm Sale Ad Promotes Half-Farm Offer with Improvements
A concise notice describes a half-interest farming opportunity featuring improved tools, good land cleared of stumps, and a five room house. It cites N. B. Wess as contact and notes optimism about national prosperity's influence on the land sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. B. Wess
Sis
Disturbance at Congregation Prompts Remedy Request
A church disruption last Sunday involved persistent coughing. The article notes the offender is asked to purchase Foley's Honey and Tar from J. F. Crow Drug Company. The river has returned to its channel as quickly as it rose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley's
J. F. Crow Drug Company
Also Mentioned on This Page
A.m Suis
Ripinski Rose Creep & Co
S A. McNeeley
Houston
J.M. Wyone
Glen Refining Company
Cleveland, C
Frank Restella
Old Stand
A. Ripineki, Rosexreip & Co
Lathrop & Liverman’s Market
J. H. Rowell
Col. Kane
Stutz Bros
Mr. Watterson
Old Stead of
A. Ripinaki Rosexreto & Co
J. H
Cyclone) Davis
J. R. Bennett
Con Eugene
Steiner
G. W. Watson
Shreveport
T. E. Blackbourne
J. W. Sima
Old Stand Off
Ripinski Rosextein & Co
Telephone
Dridge
Glen Dots
Mr. Jones
Liberty
Enis Dodd
Dr. Carroll
Pine Ridge
Ayer
U. S. Vno
G. W. L. Dawson
Com
Gero
T. Topp
Isaiah Goldburg
R E Lee
D.C
Old Camp Ground
C. A. Stulz
W. T. Armistead
Lef'l
Joe Adams
A. Ripinski
Rosenfeld &Co
A. P. Sisk
J. K. Hannon
John Dodd
Erad Johnson
C. L. Moseley
W. J. Parker
H. A. Smith
H. E. Whatley
R. W. Loomis
W. H. Henderson
E. Singer
B. J. Howard
Geo, Doutry
W. H. Morris
J. H.gardner
J. W. Lemmon
J. B. Barnes
St. Cloud Cooper
Dr. Kilmer
Binghamton, N. Y
pRads
IEEE
Stein
District Court
Bank Officers
Hunt
Bermuda
John Kemp
East
Otsfield
Bucklen
W. J. Sedberry
New Idea Woman's Magazine
Oley
Bright
F. Crow Drug Co
Tutt
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