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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1906
Page
4
The article notes St Patrick's Day celebrations with wearers of green prominent in morning events. It references local bids for locks on the Trinit river, Erie Canal expansion by New York at 100 million dollars, and calls for white citizens to attend a Citizens Executive Committee meeting.
An article from the Manufacturers Record notes Pittsburgh as a distribution hub due to a water link with New Orleans. Barges will haul coal lumber and grain southbound and sugar cotton tobacco northbound, signaling a planned revival of steam boating and a broader river network to the Gulf via Red and Cypress rivers, with nationwide recognition growing.
Washington reports Rep Morrie Sheppard of Texas challenged the White House expulsion of Mrs Morris. He disputed claims of disorderly conduct and said the expulsion path from the west door to the east exit covered about 600 feet. He argued Mrs Morris did not enter the residence portion and that public office access should be protected.
The piece urges thorough inquiry into a candidate’s qualifications and honesty before elections. It notes Susan B Anthony died in Rochester NY at age 86 after pneumonia, recognizing her long leadership of the National Suffragists and the loss to the organization.
Mrs. Fannie Cobb died Tuesday afternoon March 13 at her daughter's residence Mrs. Sally Cooper aged 62. She leaves seven children, five present during her last sickness. The burial was held Wednesday at Old Foundry graveyard north of the city. The week saw variable weather with a cold norther and blizzard approaching Friday morning.
Mrs Kate Wood and Mrs A K Niedermeier left Wednesday for Mineral Wells to spend some time. The seller advertises a fine hay caddie and offers it for sale.
Two model barges carrying refined sugar from New Orleans arrived at Pittsburg Pa, the first such waterborne shipment in 25 years. The Dispatch notes Pittsburg growing as a Southern freight hub with improved rivers enabling more cotton, tobacco, hemp and other products to move by water to markets nationwide. Captain Henderson predicts Pitt sburg will become a major distributing point as Southside warehouses finish.
March 14 1906 wedding report Warren Coff man and Miss Madge Wilson wed at Todd Cottage Jefferson with Judge LB Todd officiating. The couple's friends wish them a long and happy life. Mrs Bob Woods returned to Jefferson after a week visiting the old home. Several churchgoers attended Shiloh church last Sunday. JS Carwile and family visited relatives at Shiloh. Mrs Sue Hale and JS Thomas visited J O Jackson Sr and family. Miss Willie Walden was a guest of Miss Minnie Sanders. A music gathering honored Miss Walden at Mr Sanders home. CH Proctor and Hermon Schellinger of Jefferson visited last week. George Davis family welcomed a baby boy. Many are reported sick this week. John Tanksley visited his mother at Lumber.
Local tidbits report Glen Lumber Dodd on business and building plans, visits from Mrs. Block of Houston and Mrs. Madre Chestnut of Kildare, a spring rooster joke, and health news about Mrs. Faulkner. Includes wedding rumors, greeting notes, and grain shopping pitches from Stutz Bros and Joe Adams.
Mary May of Pittsburgh writes of severe lung cough and recovery after using Peruna recommended by Dr Hartman. The letter advocates Peruna for colds and catarrh and warns women face higher cold risk in winter weather.
William Thomas a 22 year old chorus member of the Wonderland company drank carbolic acid in the Columbia theater after an alleged rejection by Ida Gordon a 16 year old fellow performer. He died as the play continued with the audience unaware of the tragedy. Gordon reportedly believed to be in New York. Local authorities report the incident occurred Tuesday night in the theater property room.
Dallas March 14. Judge J M Patterson dies after months of illness in Dallas. Born near Lexington Kentucky July 1 1812 he moved to Dallas in 1846 and built property later valued highly. He shipped cotton and hides on the Trinity river in 1851 and was elected chief judge of Dallas County in 1841. He walked from Shreveport to Dallas in 1846. He had been a Mason for fifty three years. His wife married in 1848 survives with six children ten grandchildren and one great grandchild.
A black man was found concealed under a house near the Cass county line where two women and a child fled to a neighbor for protection as he followed. He was recognized and is being sought. The tent show did not come on the scheduled date.
A list of names including Victoria Adkins Rossito Bonanno Ellis Evapsie Elnora H Addison M D Douglass Pearlin Evans and others is published as advertised letters at the Jefferson Texas post office Marion county dated Friday March 16 1906. Recipients should call for their mail and say Advertised. Hat Smaneron P.M.
B F Sherrell offers cotton seed hulls at 6 50 per ton due to warehouse space needs. Hulls on hand are available for immediate purchase.
For Rent. A small farm near town with good water and a four room house. Apply to G. A Doveuerry.
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