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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1902
Page
4
A crowded column notes new millinery and oats brands, local visits by Mrs. J. H. Rowell, and a sheriff candidacy announcement. Advertisements tout Simmons' Cough Syrup, Hunt's Lightning Oil, Grove's Tastes less tonic, and a range of syrups and molasses for spring trade. Local business lines urge home patronage and announce printing services.
The Texas contest for The Kansas City World's piano award shows Miss Mamie Ballouf Jefferson's candidate at 25 400 votes with only a few more needed to take the lead. The March 31 close date prompts friends to vote. readers offered a year of Daily World and 300 votes for $1 50.
The Y M W A meeting opened with a song and a talk on social relations by Mr B H Epperson. Finance report approved with dues set. a new lodging location over Dobbins Market chosen. A contract with DeMoss Concert Co. for April 9 brings 50 percent profits to Y M C A. Delegate invited to annual convention. three new members enrolled. March 16 program listed with speakers Rev Walter K Johnston and Rev J A Sigler.
Vendors promote new Spring and Summer merchandise daily as the talk of the town. Bright displays attract buyers who find prices irresistible and quality appealing.
List shows names of addressees with letters awaiting pickup in Jefferson Marion County Texas Fridley March 14 1002 Eliza Bethune Miss Ludie Carr Moon Cotton Geo Canady J E Grant Geo Holts Louvisia Hodge John Harris Jerleene Jackson Mrs Mary Johnson Lune Larency Miss Lillian Mitchell M C O Neal Steler Sterne Mra Harrriett Sprigar W E Taylor Tom Weather wont Walter Washington Charity Ward Lee Williams Patrons must say Advertised when calling for letters HAL SINGLETON P M
Rev Walter K Johnston, pastor of the Presbyterian church in Jefferson, has received a call to work with Dr J N McPortune in Texarkana. The offer is under consideration with one week to decide, and Johnston expresses reluctance to leave Jefferson despite a sense of greater service.
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