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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1905
Page
1
The state of Texas Marion County takes up a small roan horse branded iron left shoulder about 3 years old appraised at 15 dollars. Owner urged to prove property pay and claim. If not, it will be handled by law. Dated September 22 1905 W F Jones Clerk County Court Marion County.
Several large furnished or unfurnished rooms available in the Old Murphy Home. Desirable city location with upper or lower rooms, a good water supply, and convenient access. Contact C. OH Humphreys, City. Also note Dallas News 52 page anniversary issue and Segal & Bramberts millinery opening October 11. O K Restaurant now serving meals at all hours.
The following subscribers have thanks for payment on subscriptions: JS Walker, J E Wenger, Miss Minor Lee Kerr, Mrs W W Williams, J Bradfield, R R Spencer.
Mrs. W H Nichols died September 17 1905 at Mt Home Arkansas at 6 20 AM. Her remains were brought to Jefferson for interment. She had long suffered but retained Christian patience. The funeral was led by Rev John H Bellot assisted by Rev J W Woodson at Oak Wood Cemetery with deep community and family sympathy.
The prettiest cottage in town in splendid repairs and modern improvements is for rent at 850 dollars per month or 800 dollars sale. Apply to R Ballauf Jefferson Texas. Prof D W Proctor of Pyland taught at Lasator school in the city Saturday.
A dynamite caps box exploded during removal of a show case at the El Paso Hardware company. Major Sweeten died from his injuries while Stefano Penas Mercedonia Marquez Alamedo Martinez sustained varying injuries. The blast ripped through the front and blew debris into a second story, shocking occupants in adjacent rooms.
A boy reported seeing Monk Gibson Tuesday in Devil's Pocket on Sandy Creek as soldiers guard the Edna area. Sheriff and local authorities face potential violence and the governor dispatched guardsmen to protect Gibson’s family and prevent unrest after rumors of conflict and arrests.
Shreveport officials authorize Citizens Oil and Pipe Line Co to supply the city with gas from the Caddo Field. As evidence of good faith, two bonds totaling 150000 dollars are furnished. Acceptance of the franchise signals the start of laying a pipeline from the field to the city.
Dynamite set off by electricity from the north bank blew up the Mermen dam at Grand Chenier Louisiana about thirty feet of the dam near the lock on the north end and damaged the lock walls. Watchman narrowly escaped.
In Cleveland Judge Taylor ordered United States Marshal Chandler to auction off Mrs Caustle Chadwick diamonds seized by customs for nonpayment of duty. About $76,008 worth were seized with roughly $10,000 remaining in authorities hands. many stones have never been set.
Tax collection schedule lists Lasater on Oct 10 1905 Lodwick and Glen Lumber Co mill days at 18 Kellyville New Prospect Lodi Smithland Jefferson Texas with dates in October 1905. Tax Collector announces public collection locations and dates for ad valorem and poll taxes.
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