Democratic Primary Candidates Named for July 27
A notice lists candidates subject to the Democratic Primary on July 27. Horace W. Vaughan from Bowie County seeks Congress in the First District, T. D. Rowell of Marion County runs for Flotorial Representative in the 3rd Die, Howard F. O'Neal of Cass County is a District Judge candidate for the 5th Judicial District, and Pp. A. Turner of Bowie County also appears.
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Congress
Bowie County
T. D. Rowell
Marion County
Howard F. O'Neal
County Official Ballot Listings for Local Elections
County official slate lists candidates for district clerk judge attorney clerk sheriff tax collector tax assessor treasurer superintendent of education surveyor public weigher and commissioners precincts two and three along with justice of the peace and constable positions in the third precinct.
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J.V Brashear
W. H. Nesbett
J.R. Grubbs
B. F. Bailey
L. B. Toddvd
Matt Taylor
Heat wave and stray notices from a dusty week
A hot dry week prompts calls for rain while brief weather notes record a light Tuesday shower and cooler air. Local ads promote haircuts at City Barber shop and Vinson's Book and Stationery. A death reported: Belle Mingo dies of meningitis on Boneham street. Fire destroys the main college building and library at College Station, losses estimated at $100 000.
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the Agricultural & Mechanical At
College Station
Gem Theatre Show and Mothers Club Reception
The Gem Theatre announces Ara Na Pogue Friday night May 31. The Mothers Club hosts a reception for Miss Alice Emmert on Wednesday afternoon June 5 at Mrs Louis Schluter’s residence.
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Mothers Club
Alice Emmert
Louis Schluter
A New Railroad Meeting in Jefferson
A mass meeting of Jefferson citizens was held Monday 27th at 10 a m to consider Black Bayou Railroad Company’s plan to build through here. L S Schluter called the meeting to order with T D Rowell elected chairman and Chas W Carlson secretary. A $10,000 bonus, 20 acres for depot grounds, and right of way will be donated, guaranteed by ten leading citizens, and funded by popular subscription.
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Jefferson
Black Bayou Railroad Company
L. S. Schluter
T. D. Rowell
Chas. W. Carlson
Farmers Institute meeting at Jefferson Court House
The Marion County Farmers Institute will meet at the Court House in Jefferson at 1 30 p m Saturday June sth to elect officers for the next 12 months and delegates to the State Farmers Institution at College Station July 29 All members and those who wish to join please be on hand promptly M Grubbs Pres Cc Clinkscale s Sec
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Marion County Farmers Institute
Court House
Jefferson
State Farmers Institution
College Station
Shorthand and Type Writing Course Offered in Avinger
Mrs. R. L. Shamburger of Avinger Texas announces a shorthand and typewriting course starting June 10. Two advanced lessons daily plus Saturday sessions aim for completion by August 10, priced at 69 dollars including tuition books and board.
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Auust
R. L. Shamburger
Avinger
Texas
For Rent Citizens Bank building on Walnut Street
For rent a two story brick building with a large room above and two store rooms below. Suitable for hotel or lodging house or any business. Rent reasonable. Apply to J H Rowell Sr.
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Citizens Bank
Walnut Street
J. H. Rowell Sr
Executive Committee Recounts Marion County Ballots
The Executive Committee held a meeting to recount the 1912 primary ballots for County Judge and Justice of the Peace. The vote tally shows Loomis ahead by three and Todd ahead by seven after reviewing contested ballots. the committee declares Loomis winner by three and Todd by seven, with signed resolutions and thanks to members.
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Executive Committee
J F Thompson
R L Grubbs
W R Smith
Eva Johnson
M D K Taylor
Ed Meyer
T W Shackelford
J C Lindsey
WS Ford
T L Little
G W Grubbs
G Brown
Wm Clark
R A Loomis
G A Dougherty
L B Todd
Justice of the Peace
Mr. Clark
W S Ford
Mims
Dr Smith
J B Moseley
Smithland
Mr McFarland
Lodi
Dan Lundy
Jefferson
Texas
Vivian
Ara Na Pogue at the Gem Theatre May 31
The Gem Theatre shows Ara Na Pogue Friday May 31, billed as the greatest picture you will see.
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The
Gem Theatre
Ara Na Pogue
Recital by Misses Murray and Bland at School Auditorium
Miss Waldo Murray and Miss Walter Bland will present a recital at the School Auditorium Tuesday evening June 4 at 8 30. The public is cordially invited to attend. Also noting the birth of a 104 pound girl to Mr and Mrs Louis I Smith on Sunday May 26 at the home of the grandparents Mr and Mrs L Perry in this city.
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J. C. Collins
Houston
Col
W. B. Ward
Ft. Worth
B. F. Rogers
Lewis la
Louis Sisk
Robertson
Kildare
J. B. Moseley
Smithland
Gaston
Dallas
Otha King
Atlanta
Bass
Athens
Bess Hope
Karnack
Rand
Chas. Todd
Texarkana
Geo. Todd
Adam Hope
City
W. H. Wurtsbaugh
Shreveport
Paul Wurtsbaugh
Claude Craver
EK. Summers
Leesville
Lake Charles
Olin Brooks
J. H. Rowell Sr
Meff Lathrop
F. H. English
Campbell
Will Sulivan
Vivian
Jas. Sulivan
P. M. Williams
Vivian la
Mattie Perry
San Antonio
L. Perry
Nettie Kennon
W. Connery
FE. C. Evans
J. A. Leaf
Bert Leaf
Galveston
Vaughn
Washom
J. E. Vaughn
Bedford Russell
Rankin
G. W. Russell
Iva Ware
Baldwin
Pride
Hugh Germany
Overton
Tennie Fason
D. A. Taylor
H. L. Akin
Allen Thompson
Tom Preston
Marshall
T.S. Murray
D. D. Sulivan
Beaumont
Louisiana
A. M. Parker
Carroll
Daingerfield
Parker
Alfred Faviel
Express Company
L. B. Webster
Abbie
First Methodist Church
C. C. Kramer
City School
Opera House
James Alfred Badgett
Clarence Camile Braden
Mabel Jane Johnson
Waldo Murray
Frances Lillian Rowell
Josephine Rowell
Jewel Wurtsbaugh
Miss Campbell
Vines
Clarence C. Braden
Tommie Stallcup
Walter Bland
Louis I. Smith
Reverend Perser to Preach at Bethel on First Sunday
Rev Perser of Sulphur Springs will preach at Bethel on the first Sunday in June. Everyone is invited to hear him.
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Perser
Bethel
Dairying and Stock Raising Information Offered
Special Agent Davis Biggs announces collaboration between plant and animal bureaus to share guidance on Tick Eradication Dairying Silos silage feeding and livestock care. He will supply practical farmer bulletins and offer expertise to improve stock raising through shared experience.
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Davis Biggs
Jefferson Farmers Union elects officers at May 18 1912 meeting
At the regular annual meeting of the Jefferson Farmers Union Cotton Warehouse Company held May 18 1912, officers were elected for the coming year. I W Grubbs was chosen president with Davis Biggs as vice president and RB Walker as secretary treasurer. Directors include I W Grubbs J H Rowell Sr T J Rogers RL Knight and R B Walker. A dividend of 10 percent was declared payable on demand through the secretary.
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Jefferson Farmers Union Cotton Warehouse Company
W Grubbs
Davis Biggs
RB Walker
Sec-Treas
I W Grubbs
J H Rowell
T J Rogers
RL Knight
R B Walker
Nesbett Thanks Marion County Voters For Support
W. H. Nesbett thanks Marion County voters for their support and vows to fill the office to his best ability. He pledges to treat every person alike while weighing cotton and expresses gratitude for the influence and support received.
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Marion County
Reappointment of U.S. Commissioner for Jefferson Texarkana
W. E. Singleton Jr. has received reappointment as U S Commissioner for Jefferson and Texarkana to fill J S Stewart's resignation. All business will be conducted hereafter at Jefferson for both divisions.
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W. E. Singleton Jr
U. S
Jefferson
Texarkana
J.S. Stewart
Mrs Jensen Bakes At Home For Lunches And More
Mrs Jensen offers home baking and cold lunches with short orders. Baking done to order by appointment at the second door from Jensen's Photograph Gallery.
Dr. Thomas' Electric Oil Ad Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement notes accidents happen but well regulated families keep Dr. Thomas' Electric Oil for emergencies. It markets two bottle sizes priced 25 cents and 50 cents available at all stores.
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Dr. Thomas
For Sale Two Mules and Cotton Seed
Two small farm mules offered for cash or on time payment. Also offered one hundred bushels of Triumph Cotton Seed, B F Sherre.
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Sherre
Revival Services Begin at First Methodist Church
Community Christians are urged to attend revival starting Sunday June 2 at the First Methodist Church. The notice challenges members to examine their deeds for Christ and commit to active support, stressing individual effort for the meeting’s success.
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First Methodist Church
Jefferson
Christ
Request to add fallen Confederate Captain J D Kitchen
A reader from New Orleans asks inclusion of Capt J D Kitchen in the Confederate Dead list, noting his service throughout the war with a Louisiana company and earned title of Captain. He mentions Charles J Wise and Charlie Postlethwait as additional names sent from Louisiana.
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Jimplecote
J.D. Kitchen
Confederacy
Jefferson
Louisiana
W. H. Kitchen
New Orleans
Charles J. Wise
Charlie Postlethwait
Milch Cow Seeks Sale and Local Drain Improvement Noted
A dealer advertises a half jersey milch cow fresh in pen and invites interested buyers to Deware & Fason store in Jefferson Texas for price and father information. A public notice describes Vale Street drainage work with a new drain and earth fill making the section between Austin and Lafayette smoother and level.
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Deware & Fason
Vale Street
Vale
Austin
Lafayette
Married couple Nick Carter and Miss Ula Connell wed
Nick Carter, a prominent planter near Jefferson, and Miss Ula Connell, a Jefferson schoolteacher, were united in marriage yesterday by County Judge Kimball at his home on County Avenue Texarkana. They will reside in Jefferson, and the Jimplecote joins friends in congratulating the couple.
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Nick Carter
Ula Connell
Jefferson
Kimball
County Avenue
Simmons Liver Purifier Promoted for Constipation Relief
An Oswego Kansas reader, M. M. Tomlinson, endorses Simmons Liver Purifier as highly effective for constipation and liver disorders. It works thoroughly without causing griping and is priced at 25 cents.
Special Agent seeks potato slips and cuttings for flood districts
Davis Binas, a Special Agent, requests names and addresses of suppliers who can furnish potato slips and cuttings by June 1st or June 15th to flood district residents, with prices. He asks to be contacted by phone or mail with offers.
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Davis Binas
Protracted Meeting Invited at First Methodist Church
The First Methodist Church announces a protracted meeting starting June 2 to benefit Jefferson and its people. The pastor C T Cummings invites all to attend, stressing that the success depends on individual interest and urging participation from everyone regardless of status.
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First Methodist Church
Jefferson
C. T. Cummings
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Thurman Building
M. M. Benefield
Congress District
Horace W. Vaughan
Cass County
A. Turner
G. M. Jones
Rn. A. Loomis
Geo. T. Todd
L. Kk. Purssell
W.S. Terry
J.T. King
N. B. Webb
J. H. Rowell, JR
McAdams
Vinson
Belle Mingo
Boneham Street
M. Grubbs
Clinkscale
Ayinger
Cypress Camp
Co. F. Moseley
Abbie Webster
Shrevport
Mimmie Eberstadt
Sulphur Springs
Eva
J. L. Moseley
B. F. O’rear
Kerrville
J. M. Singleton
W. E. Singleton
Tom Ward
Haggerty Creek
G. W. Fan
Jack Morris
Vernon
Linden
Morris
Lon Morris
Pittsburg
B. F. Sherrell
Baltimore
Sherrell
Mary Murphy Nance
Loomis
Clark
Riles
Bisclusiens
Lassater
Cnscine
Kellyville
Prospect
Cscessaes
Grange Hali
Dickee Vena Us
Grey's
Cen
Cceeuss
Lodwick
Icsvagsauvun
Todd
Dougherty
R A
Citizens Executive Committe
Citizens Executive Committee
D K Taylor
S Ford
Ka Meyer
R Smith
John F Thompson
G W Brown
G. W. Brown
Allen Urquhart
Dallas Telegraph College
Chas. O, Fason
Jefferson, Tex
Tomlinson
Camp
Upshur
Titus
Cass
Marion
Marrs Mfg, CO
de Queen, Ark
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