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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1905
Page
8
Cincinnati visitors Morris Lang J R Bennett By Woodroof and others in city note October 11th grand display by Rosenfeld Co and O K Co. Miss Ballouf Meyer visit Purcell. local ads feature Benefield’s phone 188 and K K Restaurant offerings. Black Eyed Peas and best market prices listed by Krambpert Kina.
Congressman Mortis Sheppard and Assistant Engineer Walter H. Polk surveyed the Cypress Bayou from Mooringsport to Shreveport. They found the old channel largely unchanged with water depth to a foot at the shallowest spots, aiding a forthcoming congressional report and potential appropriation for Big Cypress and the Red River.
Policy holders in The United States Health and Accident Ins Co will pay premiums from this date until further notice to Mr. 8. 5. Minor at Sedberrys Drug Store and Dr J N McCasland at Lasa ter, T S Murray Dist Mgr.
John Love died Thursday morning after a brief heart illness. A respected Jefferson citizen, he left a son Jack Love in Pecos and several grandchildren, plus a brother FE Love. The funeral was held Friday at 10 30 a.m. from his residence.
Local ad notes August price sale to clear summer stock for fall. urges readers to buy now and store goods. Mentions Rosenretp & Co and P. Elridge T. Kerr returning to Elkhart, potential future move. Brief items include Miss Edna and Miss Fannie Dobbins leaving for teaching posts, a new restaurant, weather remarks, and printing services.
Citizens announce M. Rosenfeld for Ward 1 alderman to fill the unexpired term of T. F. McGarity who is deceased. Citizens also announce J. J. Segal for Ward 4 alderman to fill the unexpired term of E. Love who resigned, election on Tuesday October 10.
Gen Dick Taylor Camp U C V will hold a regular meeting on Sunday October 1st. All comrades are requested to attend.
Sealed bids are invited for the construction of a dump between Burns bridge and slough bridge on Black Cypress. The grade measures 18 feet at the base and 14 feet at the top with a height of 4 feet. Bids must be filed with County Clerk W. F. Jones by Monday October 2, 1905. The Frask McApoo Co. Precinct No. 2 reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Just received new stock of imported Holland bulbs at Hill's Nursery.
Four extra good milk cows for sale by Mrs. A B Kittell located one and one half miles west of Jefferson on Dangerfield road. This is the place to have your Job Printing done.
City of Jefferson orders an election on October 10 1005 in wards 1 and 4. Ward 1 elects an alderman to finish I F McGarity’s term at the courthouse with J B Massey as manager. Ward 4 elects an alderman to finish FE Love’s term at Segal’s store with RE F Woods as manager. Signed October 14 1905 by Mayor Suleru.
The report notes Little George escaped injury during a Saturday incident at Glen Lumber Co as a tram car mishap damaged a planet building. Dodd and Dodd family members visited Atlanta and Hazleton, with deaths and illnesses affecting Mounce and Sneed. Carpenters and a new helper are cited as the plant repairs proceed. The piece includes local names and a September 28, 1905 dateline.
A call meeting notice for the Library Association invites members and prospects to a gathering at the association rooms on Tuesday afternoon October 3rd at 3. The notice lists C. M. Humphreys as General Manager and Mrs. Jon Hugues as Vice-President.
A note announces an office opening to handle collections for home and foreign business and monthly accounts. The Katy bridge crew worked this week installing piling across the river at the first trestle. O. K. restaurant and P. Eldridge are mentioned in brief items about water works use.
Mr and Mrs Gro W Brown of Jefferson Texas express grateful thanks for the care given to their daughter Mary Frances and their other daughter Elwilda during illness in July and recovery. They acknowledge Dr A G Clap ton and nurse Miss Ethel N Allen and thank neighbors friends and Mrs Leaf for sympathy and help. Sept 27 05.
Paro Ointment promises cure for piles within 6 to 14 days with first use easing discomfort. Druggists refund money if it fails. 50 cents or send 50 cents in stamps to Paris Medicine Co. St. Louis. Also notes Jewish New Year observance causing store closures.
G Clay from Texarkana visits the city this week. A large lot of fire wood in various lengths is offered with contact by phone or notification to Jitf KR, B, Walker.
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