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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1906
Page
7
B. F. Sherrell announces a price cut on cotton seed hulls to clear warehouse stock. Hulls priced at 450 per ton, down from 650, with on hand supply available for immediate sale.
Mrs. M J Bagley hosts twenty young ladies for an Excursion from Texarkana to Fort Worth on a private car Pleasure in honor of Miss Moore of Louisville Ark The event includes a fake ticket office hall and Pullman parlor with a progressive euchre game and sale by an eccentric vendor The prize goes to Miss Moore for economy amid luncheon by various hostesses and a long guest list.
Constable C H Proctor leads investigation into missing cattle in the northern city areas. Six to seven young Black men aged 16 to 20 were arrested after cows were found slain and hides sold for six to eight dollars each. A hearing Monday resulted in five cases against three defendants Alfred Hamilton Jim Garland and Fred Baylis with Louis Stevens facing charges in Jefferson’s case.
Church members thank all involved in the Jefferson Dramatic Club play at Valley Farm on February 23. The church reports 2265 dollars received as its share of the benefit. A note on clothing bargains follows with ready to wear items and low prices amid a weather notice of heavy rain and hail in parts.
About 10 o clock last Saturday a fire gutted the two story home of H Rives in the upper part of the city. The family was away at their mother's nearby corner. Much furniture on the lower floor was saved or damaged. The kitchen fire is blamed, sparks threatened M J Whelan and W B Sims homes, two men Ernest Reese and Marion Glass fainted from heat. House and furniture loss listed at 3500 with 2000 insured on the house.
For Sale. Five room residence on Breadway with pantry, closets, well, sewer issues, and garden. Includes stable, yard, fruit bushes and berries. Terms to suit. Also notes a murder trial in reveyort with verdict of death for Charles Coleman. A doctor service line inviting readers to call. Jefferson, Texas.
By order of the Commissioner Court the Old County Court House and Jail with all lands are offered for sale. The court reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Address:
Local residents report busy farming preparations for a new season and hopeful crop prospects. Social visits include Mrs. Joe Aking returning from Muskogee and dances at Wooda’s home in Lumber with Miss Annie Woods as guest. several townsfolk from Jefferson and Zion enjoyed gatherings and hospitality through the week.
Sunday visits and arrivals span Glen Lumber Co. to Dodd and Summers. Residents like Avant, Jones, Craver and Faulkner share weekend updates and plans. A church nearing completion and spring hints appear as the community tracks daily life and travel.
Four four inch tires logs wagons for sale. See at Norwood J R Bennett & Co. February 12 notice.
Mrs J J Segal hosted a Mexican Tea Tuesday in honor of seven Shaker tiesens including Goolivna Benefield Agnes Ann Waytebaugh Mable M Crow and Bessie Glassy The event celebrated the girls and their time together in a community gathering.
Mr and Mrs J A mourn the death of their seven month old on Friday in a brief notice amid other goods listings. Their sympathy is requested by local merchants.
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