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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1906
Page
4
Public notices from Jefferson Texas discuss postal matters, missing Pierce report on railroad scandals, and Supreme Court stance on railroad coal mining. Local obituary notes Mrs Edwina F Richardson of Marshall Messenger. Tariff prosperity of southern cotton planters and Cannon’s adjournment outlook commented.
A local ad notes Sour Stomach product is sold by The J. F. Crow Drug Co. The brief item identifies the retailer and the medicine name in a compact classifieds style.
Gen MacKenzie backs Capt Wooten and the Board of Engineers in an unfavorable report on Cypress Bayou lock and dam for six foot navigation between Shreveport and Jefferson. Cost around 525000. Critics argue the plan fails to provide a truly useful water route and would not justify federal expenditure.
A Marion county youth, Gill Peavy, died at his brother's camp in Kelly's Camp on April 28. The Lufkin Tex Tribune notes his funeral and the family expresses deep sympathy. The Rogers National Bank recently repainted and installed a new floor improving its interior.
RS Anna WN Kaiser of Two Rivers Wisconsin suffered severe back pain and pelvic discomfort. After weeks on Peruna and Hartman guidance she reports stronger health and no pain except when overworked. She uses Perrin and Manalin and notes improved bowels.
In San Antonio on May 16 two indictments were returned by the Federal grand jury against Frank M. Mabry former vice president of the McGregor National Bank of McGregor charged with embezzling 5000 dollars and making false statements in bank records. Another set of indictments targets Thomas J. Lary former cashier of the First National Bank of Wear charging false entries in his report to the comptroller and willful misappropriation of funds.
Owners of Douglas park backed by the Western Jockey club won a temporary restraining order from United States District Judge Evans. The order blocks state racing commission interference with a planned meeting at Douglas park starting June 2.
Beaumont May 16. At a Texas Federation of Labor meeting resolutions favored changing school laws to admit children seven years old. They also urged an eight hour work day for all laborers and weekly payment of wages in legal currency.
Partial results from 91 of 204 precincts indicate Democrats 4872, Republicans 4408, Municipal Ownership 3191, scratched 4284, leaving uncertain overall outcome due to large number of spoiled ballots.
Washington reports President nominates James K. Barnes for U S attorney in the Western district of Arkansas.
Denison reports Mrs. L. B. Johnson was bitten four times on different fingers by a copperhead. The injuries are not life threatening and she is expected to recover.
B F Boydstoo travels from Wagoner Texas to revisit his boyhood home and the area he once lived in.
A J Woodson was very ill at the week's start but has since shown improvement, with health observers noting better spirits and a steady recovery.
Mrs Kaiser reports being cured after continuing treatment and praises the medicine. She thanks the adviser for guidance and says others are now seeking help on her recommendation. She notes Perrns would aid her again if needed and mentions Dr Hartman offering medical advice to women with similar symptoms.
We thank all who promptly responded to the alarm last Friday morning when our kitchen roof was burning. Their efforts saved our home, and we especially thank the crew on the M. K. T. switch engine who discovered the fire and gave the first alarm. Respectfully, Mr and Mrs C W Langens.
Henry R. Markos U S N shares a postcard eye view of San Francisco after the fire. He notes the need to repair homes and promotes Rosarene Co offering the city’s finest line of mattings rugs curtains and related goods.
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