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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1904
Page
8
Pastor C R Power resumes church duties on the first Sunday in September inviting all members to attend 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. services where conference items will be discussed. Eva Enerstapr offers school enrollment for pupils beginning Monday September 5 at the public school building.
The notice lists Sherif Terry, County Treasurer Brambert Sr, Tax Collector Fraden, Tax Assessor Davis Biggs, Public Weigher J D Alken, two County Commissioner precints with Simmons Meadoo Moseley, Justices of the Peace L B Hodd Albert Craver, and Constable Proctor. The week brings hundred degree temperatures and a village sale of ladies and children’s Oxfords at Rosenreup & Co. Hooper Singleton Lumber Co. repairs a room on Vale Street for a new office. Jefferson Cotton Oil and Refining Co gin offers 85 cents per bale with bagging and ties. rumor of 75 cents extra for ties is false. 300 cover coat advertised.
Miss Mamie Ballauf entertained last Friday night in honor of guest Miss Nannie Sue Hightower of Pittsburg. The highlight was a progressive banco with first prize won by Miss Mimmie Eberstadt. Booby prizes went to Miss Atha Mae Allen and Mr John Kistenmacher for Noah's ark cakes. Angel Ro senthal won the gentlemen's first prize, a set of brushes. The event was enjoyed by all present.
The Jefferson Cotton Oil and Refining Co. on Austin street begins the season and invites farmers to bring cotton for ginning. They pay the highest market price for cotton seed WFE Peters returns as weigher this season. Ginning price is 3.00 per bale including bagging and ties. Read their ad in this issue.
The river packet Nyma May, under pilot T S Murray, left Clark & Boice mill for Mooringsport Louisiana carrying 3000 shingles and 18000 feet of lumber for Mooringsport plus 30 sacks bran 20 sacks oats and 40 bales hay for J R Bennett Son at Norwood. It will return with groceries for Jefferson merchants from Albert Mackie Grocer Co Ltd of New Orleans.
Immediate disposal of all new autumn and fall goods. Quick sales and small profits drive fast disposal. More goods en route. Call now at P. Expripce.
Library rooms open Tuesdays 5 to 7 pm. A fine of 5 d per day applies to books kept over time. New fiction available. members welcome. Oakwood cemetery monuments recently erected in Harper and Sloan lots. General Dick Taylor Camp to meet next Sunday at 3 pm with officers named.
A fragmentary note states if the town goes dry or remains wet Mr W will immediately erect a brick block, ensuring Jefferson wins. It also mentions reopening a music class on September 12 for pupils to settle into school and learn violin and piano.
Public School will begin Monday September 5 at 9 50 a m with opening exercises open to patrons. Teachers report Saturday September for promotions and assignments. pupils failing June exams or absent are urged to attend. By order of the Trustees A L Brewer Supt. The Christian revival continues at the courthouse led by Elder C C Bearden of Atlanta with conversions expected. Temperance prayer meeting at the Methodist church Tuesday morning at 9 30 urging freedom from drinking. A new cemetery well provides ample water easing plant care. Roeenrenp Co invites early perusal of stock and money-saving opportunities.
Mrs V. K Bland to reopen her music class on Monday September 5 after a summer in Cincinnati studying piano with Mr Sederberg of the Conservatory of Music and voice culture with Mr Oscar Ebrgott of the School of Voice Culture.
Classified note offers to buy ten cords of oak heater wood. Contact Jimp, office, city stated as the place of application.
New seed variety labeled New Turnip Seed offers fall planting options. A note mentions a new pan seed for growing seasons and references supplier W, suggesting availability through local sources.
Big lot sounds of shells powders and cartridges offered by 8.3 Tonrans Mra. Co. Packard Shoes for Men promoted with high price claims and exclusive Rosenwein & Co. sales. Joe Adame advertised 3000 fashion styles including vests linens al paca flannels and robes with a low price guarantee and no sale if not satisfied.
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