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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1908
Page
2
A scrambled 1908 Texas item argues over fall rendition versus full valuation, praising Honest Bob and criticizing Austin leadership. It references Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition spending, tithing debates, and constitutional checks on laws, urging voters to demand proper constitutional alignment and prudent taxes.
Mayor Sherrill ships the first car load of peaches from his orchard across Welches Bridge, signaling a potential farming revolution in Jefferson. The 5000-tree orchard, mainly Ellertas, yields peaches of rich color and good size, prompting plans to expand and diversify local agriculture and industry. The piece also promotes forthcoming articles on taxation and state policy, urging farmers and taxpayers to engage with reform efforts.
A Texas farmer testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved long standing back pain and kidney troubles after years of failed remedies. He urges others to visit J F Crow Drug Co store for the 60 cent price, Foster Milburn Buffalo as sole US agents, and to remember the name Doan's.
Special to the Jimplecote reports Democratic governor hopeful R R Williams says Texas farmers face years of low returns due to heavy taxes, floods, pests, and rains. He urges state action to develop domestic manufacturing and factories while keeping capital investment within constitutional limits. He criticizes transfer of earnings to the North and East and calls for prudent use of farm wealth.
In Jefferson on Sunday June 21 memorial services for Mre Ada McKay Rives and Mre Mary Rose Seely, led by the Rector, praised their church and parish service. The service featured psalm 130, offertory singing, and a strong rectoral address. a striking, fitting tribute for family and friends.
Bids requested by July 10 for No 1 grade lumber: 350 pieces 2x22x14 ft and 85 pieces 2x...26 ft, plus work to install new floor with cald lumber at the Jefferson Farmera Union warehouse. Right to reject any bid. Names listed as subscribers thanking for payments. Also notes on a gas well derrick, Foley’s Kidney Remedy ads, and local moves of S T & T Go to new quarters. Eclipse of the San Just Sunday described with clear skies.
A Thursday night party at Miss Addie Reese’s home offered a pretty scene of soft lights and cut flowers. Guests, led by Miss Rowlette, joined in a lively Hearts game with scores in red and white, while Sybil Foster received a Cupid-themed gift.
The Ladies Guilds of the Episcopal Church invite the public to a music event to raise funds for the church. A fare of 25 to 30 cents is noted for admission, with 50 cents for the best guests. Reserved seats may be marked with W. J. Sedberry on Wednesday morning July 8 after dawn.
The Skollars includes Juliet Shakespeare Polly Rumpus Rorinna Crigglesby Alvary Simmins Trilby O’Farrell Sophran Flimkins and many others led by the Skule Kommitty. May dens and Som Men are listed as organizers in a playful lineup.
A playful sketch contrasts two comic acts titled Rube Road Whanodoodlers with a Memphis teacher Mistos Jereimir Robkina steering the scene. The piece riffs on rite of passage humor and local town oddities in a light entertainment frame.
Rev. H. T. Cunningham attended the district conference in Omaha on Tuesday and will return in time for Sunday services. Phelps Terry of Ennis performed useful work last Sunday, drawing two first time listeners to his singing despite the August snow.
Monday and Tuesday were spent in pleasant sociability at the Suburban home of Miss Dess Urquhart with Misses Rowlet Keyes Greyham and Hill. Mrs D M Smith traveled to Battle Creek Michigan to be with her sister Miss Carrie Moseley for treatment. A lost large black pocketbook containing papers of no value except to owner was reported with return to simplecate office for reward. A Eberstadt and Joe Isaac prominent Amarillo citizens visited this week at the Eberstadt home. Thursday night July 9 features Singin Skale Beginment adult entertainments at the Opera House by the Ladies Guild Episcopal Church SD. Dollshire, a young minister from Hallville, visited Judge W Moseley. Bert Lesf from Timpson visited home folk.
An article argues taxation falls unfairly on farmers who produce and consume, urging economic government to reduce direct taxes and attract capital to Texas. It cites land values, statewide tax rates, and the need to shift tax burden through industrial growth, railways, and factories, then notes local clerk notices about property valuation hearings and a few town visits and a fruit interest.
Miss Mamie Niedermeier returns from a visit to her brother F Niedermeier and family in Marshall. An entertainment at the park is announced for Tuesday night July 14 by the Civic League, while live and let live prices tempt printing services.
The Episcopal Church ladies Guild presents Singin Skale Beginment, a delightful show at the Opera House. It keeps six conductors busy all year and fills the largest auditorium in town and in many major cities, praised for quaint humor, pretty songs, and spirited choruses.
J T King chairman of the Democratic Executive Committee of Marion County Texas orders a primary election in five precinct locations on July 25 1908 for State District County and Precinct offices under Terrell Election Law. Poll tax exemptions apply. election officials listed receive two dollars per day. managers include John Brown Mims Chapel M Simmons Lasater G M Jones Kelleyville W W Wythe Jefferson J F Kindred New Prospect W H Vox Smithland A P Moseley Wright Farm J C Lindsey and others.
The document lists candidates subject to action in the Democratic Primary for Congress in the 1st District Morris Sheppard. It includes For District Judge 5th Judicial Dist Pla Turner s Pounders of Mt Pleasant for Floater 8th Representative Dist Dr J N McCasland.
The Citizens' Primary Election results by district list nominees for District Clerk Geo F Moseley County Judge R A Loomis County Attorney Geo T Todd County Clerk W F Jones and Sheriff as the remaining unlisted candidate, with winners to be determined.
In Marion County Texas a petition to regulate livestock in Justice Precinct No. 2 led to a stock law election. On July 11, 1908, Lasater and Kellyville will host the vote to decide if hogs sheep and goats may roam free within the precinct. County Judge R A Loomis announces election officials C T Duke and Doug an Jones designated as managers.
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