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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1912
Page
1
Announcement lists publication charges for notices by precinct and percentages for candidates. It notes cash payment required with a star marking incumbents seeking re election, referencing Congress or County offices.
The Democratic Primary set for July 27 lists candidates: Horace W. Vaughan of Bowie County for Congress in the First District, T. D. Rowell of Marion County for Flotorial Representative in the 3rd District, Howard F. O'Neal of Cass County for District Judge of the 5th Judicial District, and Pp. A Turner of Bowie County.
County slate shows candidates for District Clerk G M Jones County Judge R A Loomis County Attorney Geo T Todd County Clerk L E Pursell Sheriff W S Terry Tax Collector J T King Tax Assessor N B Webb County Treasurer J H Rowell Jr Superintendent of Education Alice Emmert County Surveyor J V Brashear Public Weigher W H Nesbert Commissioner Prec No 1 J S Grubbs Commissioner Prec 35 B F Bailey Justice Prec 3 L B Todd Constable Prec 3 Matt Taylor
The W. O. W. Cypress Camp welcomed two new members during its Tuesday night regular meeting and approved several additional applications for membership.
The Estate of George Beaty colored was sold by W B Stall cup Tuesday by order of commissioner for heirs and bought in by John Crane an heir for 2700 dollars. Dr TE Speed bought in the old gin on the property. City Barber shop McAdams Prop offers a hair cat.
Hon B B Sturgeon of Paris visited the city Saturday to promote his candidacy for Congress in the First District. A detailed platform will appear in next issue via the Paris Morning News.
The Northeast Texas Normal begins at Pittsburg on June 24 with six week sessions. Tuition is five dollars and expenses are low. In another incident, a fire at the home of Mr and Mrs J A Fiedler was extinguished quickly around 10:30 Wednesday morning after sparks ignited the ceiling near the kitchen stove flue. no major damage occurred.
Clarence C. Braden, pupil of Mrs Vines, presented a Wednesday piano recital of classical pieces to a delighted audience. His strong technique and presence drew warm praise, with Miss Tommie Stallcup offering two fine readings and earning standing applause. The audience left encouraged by Braden’s potential.
Sealed proposals from banking corporations associations or individual bankers in Jefferson Texas are invited to bid for the city depository for the year starting July 1 1912. Bids state the interest rate on daily balances and are due July 1 1912 with monthly interest payments. the city reserves the right to reject bids. A E Walker Secretary Jefferson June 3 1912. Personal items note visits and travels of local residents including Miss Inez Wurtsbaugh J L Ford Miss Mattie Lloyd Irvin and others with social events and movements to Wichita Falls Dallas Fort Worth Hughes Springs Ark and Baylor University. The June 4 5 recital of Miss Eva Eberstadt at Sulphur Springs Opera House is praised. The Ft Worth Record photo feature and Jefferson ties to Dallas News are mentioned along with local graduates and social gatherings.
City ordinance grants The Texas and Pacific Railway Company the right to extend its switch from Dallas Street to Yale Street in Jefferson Texas to enable loading and unloading freight in car load lots. The privilege lasts twenty five years if the extension is completed and in operation within sixty days from approval dated June 3 1912. Mayor J B Husssey signs the measure with A E Walker as secretary.
Cypress Camp No. 665 of W O W holds dedication services Sunday June 9 at 4 p m at Oakwood Cemetery. Members should gather at the hall at 3 p m and depart at 3 40 p m headed by the Jefferson Imperial Band. Woodmen Circle to attend and bring flowers.
News reaches old home of Lieutenant Zeb Aiken who died in Shreveport on May 31. The death shocks relatives and friends and prompts heartfelt sympathy for his widow and two young sons, mourners say a devoted husband and father is lost.
The W. C. T. U. will meet Thursday June 6 at 4 p m at the First Methodist church for a business session and officer election for the coming year. All members urged to attend. Also notes of fishing activity and hot dry weather with a call for rain to save gardens.
The revival began Sunday morning at the First Methodist church with favorable signs. Night services and the song service drew good attendance. Week services start at 9 30 a m and ladies prayer meeting at 4 p m with night service at 8 15. Pastor T C Cummings leads the soul stirring appeals and Christians are urged to attend to help save souls for Christ.
For rent a two story brick building with a large room above and two store rooms below. Suitable for hotel lodging house or other business. Rent reasonable. Apply to J H Rowell Sr.
A speaker condemns the use of check reins on horses as torture, arguing cruelty is intensified in hot weather and urges abolition to spare animals from inhumane treatment.
City Council abolishes the City Marshal office and assigns duties and powers to Matt Taylor, a precinct eight constable in Marion county, Texas. The 1912-13 Marion county trustees are listed by district including Avinger Jefferson and Smithland representatives.
After months of illness the 34 year old Second Lieutenant Zeb Aiken of the police dies at his Wall Street home. Aiken served ten years on the local force with a Texas interval after yellow fever. He is survived by his widow and five children with funeral set for Saturday at 2 PM in Shreveport.
Mr Geo W Coe of Mims Chapel and Mrs M J Gilbert wed Thursday May 380 at 2 30 p m at the bride home two miles west on Kellyville road Rev L H Mathison officiated The home ceremony was quiet with only family and a few friends present The groom a plan ter and bride described as a charming personality Jimp joins in congratulations. Early May peaches sold in city at 25 35 cents per peck from Woodlawn crops large. Litho Post Cards advertised at Jimp office.
A May 28 to 29 program featured Mrs Mattie Vines and Miss Campbell guiding a student cohort through piano recitals and elocution. Notable performances by Miss Jewel Wurtsbaugh Miss Hattie Bell Sisk and siblings Clarence Braden Beulah Braden drew applause. decor included cedar smilax and roses. An invitation announces Grace Arva Holland and James Arthur Niedermeier to wed June 12 in Temple Texas.
It is reported that Jefferson will host more June weddings than in previous years. Officials note favorable weather and community events as contributing factors to the rise in marriages this month.
Mrs. Elam Posy died at her Gill home last Friday May 31 and was buried Saturday at twelve. The community notes a singing meeting at Mr. Nesbett s, visits between Jefferson and Forbes residents, funeral attendance, and upcoming preaching at the school house by Brother Bradburn.
A reader invites others toward salvation, asserting Jesus Christ as the sole path to eternal life. The letter reinforces belief in being born again, turning from sin, and accepting Christ as Savior, urging action with biblical citations to reach everlasting life.
Architect CC G Lancaster visited Jefferson on Friday to review Rowell property work and filed plans for about 3000 dollars in improvements to the Rogers National Bank building. The project includes a fireproof burglarproof vault with a time lock.
Remaining in the Jefferson Texas post office on Thursday June 4 1912 are W A Shephard Theo Thomas Jo Young Jo A Brown Geo Lawson Eugene McAlister Mrs Francis M Reed Miss A M Osby Lula Olden Mealia Berryman. Persons calling for above letters please say Advertised. Haw Sixauton P M
Two small farm mules offered for cash or on time. Also one hundred bushels of Triumph Cotton Seed from B F Sherrell. Weather noted as dry and hot for the past week with only a light rain Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. R. L. Shamburger announces a June 10 start for shorthand and typewriting lessons in Ayinger. Two advanced sessions daily plus Saturday classes aim to complete a five month course by Ast. Tuition books and board total 69 dollars. Contact Mrs. Shamburger in Avinger Texas.
The Jimplecute Farm and Ranch and Holland's Magazine are offered together for one year at 65 dollars, or the Jimplecute and Ule combination for 1.25 dollars. This summer bargain promises good reading value.
Notice of sheriff sale in Marion county Texas. In the case State of Texas versus J M Bemis No 7981 juristic authority directs sale of Lot 10 and parts of Block 6 Urquhart Division Jefferson to cover $131.85 plus interest and costs. Sale set for first Tuesday in July 1912 at the Marion county courthouse.
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