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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1905
Page
8
An advertisement touts Green's August Flower as the natural remedy for constipation and stomach ills. It claims indigestion causes biliousness and other ailments, promising renewed liver function and healthy stools with two sizes offered at 25 and 75 cents.
Col Ward leaves for Mount Eagle Tennessee for summer. Local merchants announce goods and services including jars lamps prints and sales. Officials discuss yellow fever guards while Morris Sheppard visits and a lake trip is planned. summer sale prices drop at P E prippes.
T. F. McGarity, a longtime resident and alderman of Ward 1, died suddenly at 10 o clock Sunday from congestion of the heart after about a day of illness. He leaves a wife, three daughters, and a son Claud. funeral was at 4 p.m. Monday conducted by Rev. Jno W Holt, with a large gathering to Oakwood cemetery as business houses closed in respect.
Weather and road conditions force the indefinite postponement of the Fifth Sunday meeting at the Old Foundry originally set for July 30 in Lodi Texas. Editor Jimeneure notes the decision is communicated to all outside the community.
Ice sale for cash starts August 1 1905 with J M Deware issuing ice tickets. Proclaimed by Rev BE H Keasler and Rev W M Robinson a Marshall evangelist as Smithland hosts a protracted meeting starting Sunday July 30. Civic Improvement League to meet at the park pavilion Tuesday evening. Typewriting paper available at the Jimp Office.
A May 22 1905 ordinance requires all closets hog pens and premises to be cleaned and disinfected. Citywide inspections will begin immediately to prevent fever epidemics. City leaders urge citizen cooperation to avoid arrests and prosecutions and to protect families and neighbors.
The Ladies Home Mission Society met at the M. E. Church South for a devotional led by Mrs. T. McGarity. President Mrs Woodson spoke on tithing, and members agreed to adjourn until the first Monday in September. They plan to save up to 100 from spending money to repair the parsonage, with 31 members contributing.
A. B. Bull offers restaurant gear at auction on Saturday August 5 1905 in Jefferson featuring Boda Founts extension tables safes refrigerator bed frames bedsprings dining dishes barber chairs stoves gasoline cook stoves and more. The Civic Improvement League calls a member meeting urging property owners to clear weeds sidewalks and alleys to combat fever and malaria.
The Acme Steel mosquito bar frame is advertised as the best option and is highlighted by G T Haggard in a local promotion. The notice emphasizes quality and value for consumers seeking durable screening.
The city mourns Alderman F McGarity who died in Providence. Resolutions express gratitude for his virtuous service as a citizen and husband and request the City Secretary record the act and send copies to his widow and family. Published in the JIMPLECYTE with signatures T Topp Warp Taylonr KE S Hooper.
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