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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1905
Page
4
Green hires Dr Boschee’s niece to market the famous Boschee German Syrup promoted as a long trusted remedy for croup coughs colds and lung infections. The ad touts 45 years of use and availability in 25c and 75c sizes through all druggists.
West Side News notes a pleasant time at Cook's Lake with visitors from Glen and surrounding areas. Baptisms were held on the second Sunday, a dance drew many youths from Pine Ridge Lodwick Hazleton and Glen, and locals discuss I C O F organizing at Harleton. Dots of social chatter include visits, business interests, crops improving and soon fruit and melons to come.
The Jefferson Texas notice lists publication details and describes local issues including crop losses from rain and the peace talks venue for Japan and Russia. It also notes the death of Hon John L Sheppard’s widow, mother of Morris Sheppard, and the passing of General Maximo Gomez near Havana.
Mac Stewart, held in a Mexican prison for ten years, has been pardoned by President Diaz following a request from the Texas legislature, and is now a free man.
Obituary note reports E A Shaw died in Rockland on June 7. He once ran a large boot and shoe business in Jefferson during the 1800s before moving into cotton buying.
Geyser eruptions and fire at Producers Well No 2 near Caddo City since May 7 ignite gas and water lake. Fire set Saturday night unknown origin, large steam roar heard for miles, night illumination visible. Grand Jury named for district court term. Lula D Todd to teach summer music class. Mat Moore visiting local residents.
Henry Taylor born May 17 1840 near Summerville Georgia died June 16 1905 after paralysis and long decline in Jefferson Texas. He served in the Civil War with the South, joined the Presbyterian church in 1897, served as ruling elder and clerk of session, and was active in church life. He leaves a devoted wife and many friends. services were led by ministers Bellot Holt and Preston at his home.
The tomato is praised for broad acceptability and versatility in cooking and medicine. It can be eaten cooked or raw and aids the stomach liver and bowels, though sugar and vinegar lessen its benefits. in soup it suits sick patients and fever cases, and it may not harm typhoid bowels when diluted with sugar kept sparing and vinegar heavily diluted.
Post office at Jefferson Merion county Texas advertises remaining letters for Friday June 20 1905. Names include Franklin Alf Houston Jack Jones Siller Moore Tom McCouke McDonald Rammie Wallace Epaie Wright and others. Patrons must say Advertised to claim letters.
T. S. Rogers writes to the editor retracting a published claim that a web worm destroyed his crop and others. He confirms only minimal damage to one acre of corn and some melons, praises crop growth, urges neighbors to ignore pest scares, and compares pest fears to objects best left alone. He mentions Marion County residents and historical cotton work.
An advertisement from Tyler Commercial College in Tyler Texas promotes its 120 page illustrated catalogue describing the largest commercial shorthand and telegraphy school in the South and among the largest in the United States. It touts 900 previous enrollees and Byrne systems advantages. It also offers sales positions for county and adjacent areas with salaries and expenses. J W Sims displays Stamp the World peach and ripe tomatoes.
Firewood available in all lengths with delivery by phone or notice. Rosebud telephones damaged after Tuesday thunderstorm, time clock burnt out, multiple lines affected. P Eldridge receives a shipment of improved jelly glasses Mason fruit jars porcelain lined jar tops and rubbers. Call 45 for prompt delivery.
Mrs Eva Bartho of New York writes she suffered years with leucorrhea and womb ulceration. A doctor advised surgery which she dreaded, but after nine bottles of Pernuna she improved greatly and avoided operation. She now praises Pernuna and invites others to write to Dr Hartman in Columbus for free treatment directions.
A compact meditation on virtue and progress, urging steadfastness, home love, punctuality, thrift without stinginess, and the perils of vanity and hobbies. It questions summer girl stereotypes and asserts Christianity as more than fear of punishment.
Classified item list indicates a surveyor's outfit available for purchase with instructions to apply at the job location office.
Notice of estray taken up by N B Webb on May 15 1905 and called before Justice L B Yodd on June 6 1906 in Marion County. Claims included a one day male unbroken horse about four years old with blaze left face and white left fore and right hind feet appraised at 10 dollars and a black stud colt about three years old with white fore feet and white star in the face appraised at 10 dollars. Owners must prove property pay charges and claim or be dealt with by law. Clerk W F Johns signature date June 14 1904.
One day over mule about 15 hands high, 15 years old, missing brands, left tongue and mouth side, flopped ears. Taken up May 15 1905 by T J Lindsey and estrayed before J P L B Todd precinct 38 Marion on June 8 1905. Appraised at 15 dollars. Owner must establish property pay charges and claim or face disposition. Dated June 14 1905 F Jones clerk.
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