Texans and political affairs in East Texas notice
The Lantern for October invites readers to pick up the issue and read about Texans and political affairs. Jefferson’s “Come Back Club” idea appears amid local notes. Bowie County grand jury declines to indict Dr Cranfill over a train incident near Texarkana last May. Dallas hosts the State Fair grand festival Kaliph’s celebration October 8 to 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowie County
Grand Jury
Dr. Cranfill
Hayden
Texarkana
Dr. Cranill
Texan
Dallas
Imertecure
San Antonio International Fair Opens October 22 1904
The San Antonio International Fair Association announces the opening October 22 to November 2 1904 with daily features and attractions from across the state. They express thanks for support from the Journal of the Press.
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San Antonio International Fair Association
Pasa
Average condition of cotton compared to previous Septembers
Government report from the chief of the bureau of statistics of the department of agriculture shows cotton condition at 7 percent for the month, compared with 4.1 last month and 6.51 on September 25, 1903, 5.88 on September 25, 1902, and a ten year average of 66.8 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Statistics
Department of Agriculture
Federal Court Session Opens in Lamar County
The federal court met on Monday October 3 with Judge David E. Bryant presiding. D A Birmingham and U S Marshal A J Houston along with W K Singleton Jr heard cases including US v F M English selling whiskey without license and US v Josiah Haggerty selling whiskey with 30 days jail. Judge Bryant later enjoined local option law enforcement on notice grounds citing Terrell law requiring 20 days notice. Attorneys A P Park represented petitioners and Hodges and Sturgeon represented defendants.
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David E. Bryant
U. 38
Atorney
Svs
Freeland Hynson
Bryant
Sth
Lamar County
Udge
A. P. Park
Paris
Hoo Wm Hodges
BB Sturgeon
Law on Election Tickets and Printing Rules
Capt. Geo. T. Todd explains state and county printing duties for election ballots. The Attorney General ruling covers sending ballots from Austin, county printing costs when county candidates exist, and party responsibility for electors and state officers. Local counties listed include Marion Morris Jefferson and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. T. Todd
Austin
Commissioners Court
Marion
Morris
October Heat Shocks State with Record Temperatures
The first days of October brought heat resembling summer with thermometers reaching 104 on the 2nd and 98 in Jefferson. A local display by Rosenreiß & Co. showcases ready to wear garments including shirts and skirts amid the warm spell.
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Jefferson
Preaching at Tha Burne M. E. B. Church Sunday Night
An ad notes preaching at Tha burne M. E. B. Church on Sunday night the 9th inst. Frenton Swanson is mentioned, with a sales pitch for new styles of goods from J. J. Regal. Torrans Mfg Co. is advertised elsewhere urging readers to read and contact for lumber.
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Thaburne M. EB
Torrans Mfg. Co
Lumber
Weather Summary for October 1904 in Jefferson Texas
The October 1904 weather record for Jefferson Texas reports mean maximum 87.6, mean minimum 66.6, and mean 77.19. Highest 94 on the 1st, lowest 55 on the 16th. Daily range peak 90 on the 16th. least range 1079 on the t. Sunset mean 70. Precipitation: 7 days with .01+ inches, total 164 inches. greatest 0.73 on the 22nd. Winds easterly and southerly. 9 clear, 11 partly cloudy, 10 cloudy days. The month was hot and dry. farmers could harvest in good condition. Signed John M. Smith, Jefferson, Texas, Oct 1, 1904.
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Towaria
John M. Smith
Jefferson, Texas
Contemplating a Large Painting Job
If you plan a big painting project you should obtain our facta and figures to ensure correct work and achieve the lowest ultimate cost.
Peruna testimonials praise cure for rheumatism and catarrh
Letters from W D Watson Independence Mo Jno O Atkinson Sp Sanborn Aint and Mrs Alla Schwandt praise Peruna for curing rheumatism catarrh and related ailments. They credit the remedy with pain relief better sleep and new vitality. They endorse Dr Hartman and invite others to seek advice and treatment from The Tartan Sanitarium Columbus Ohio.
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W D, Watson
Clovis
Treano County
Cal
Dr. Startman
Tolsy
Mason
Acnual
Mr. Jno. O. Atkinson
Independence
Peruna
Notice of Democratic primary election in Marion Texas
The chairman of the Marion County Democratic Executive Committee directs a blanket primary on Oct 8 1904 at voting boxes across the county to nominate a Democratic State Senator for the district. Appointed election managers and judges are named for each precinct, with returns due to County Judge J D Rowell by the Monday after the election.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Marion County
Texas
R. L. Wilson
Jefferson
G. A. Daugherty
J. L. Ford
J. M. Deware
Amicus
H. A. Mims
Eva Johnson
Edgar Mims
Lasater
J. N. McCasland
Grange Hall
J. F. Kindred
Elias Brooks
J. A. Sharp
Smithland
Frank Spearman
Bliss Stallcup
Jim Moseley
John Grubbs
J. N. Henderson
J. T. Howard
J. D. Rowell
R. A. Loomis
Notice of Office Move and Subcriber Drive
A. A. Tansune MD and T. R. Allison of Pyland visited the city Tuesday and enrolled as a subscriber. The notice announces a new office location at the former Dr. Cocke building rear alley, with day access and a home telephone for night contact. It also advertises a sales drive seeking 500 school boys and girls to wear the “splendid line” of school shoes.
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Dr. Cocke
A. A. Tansune M. D
T. R. Allison
Pyland
Jrip
Subscriptions urged to settle arrears now
Subscribers who know themselves in arrears are asked to call and pay something on their JinPuLE account. If full payment is not possible, partial payment is requested to meet ongoing bills through summer with aim to receive more in fall or winter.
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P. Elpripge
Walk Over Shoe Ad Highlights Comfort and Price
Our Walk-Over shoe proclaims comfort for tired feet with a single price of 3.50 and 4.00. J.J. Segal and D.P. Stewart, from near Lanier, were in the city Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Roseborough
Marshall
D. P. Stewart
Near
Lanier
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Federal Court
Gra. T. Topp
Casa County Loan
Citizens Journal
Morris County News
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Mt. Pleasant Eagle
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Rosenreiß & Co
M. E
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J. A. Wise
Daingerfield
M. F. Jones
J. F. Crow
Alla Schwandt
Sp Sanborn
Pernna
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Tartan Sanitarium
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