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Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1907-12-27
No Parsimony In Philadelphia,

Philadelphia opens its purse strings
wide on New Years day and elbows
itself" extensively on its great parade.
Some years ago the leader Of down
town organization, which presented
something like $4,000 in costumes
alone, had suit which took several
months to make. The design alone be
had been thinking out for two years
ahead, and he had secured the service
Of highly priced and secret costum ?.
The material in this mammoth ST..
for it took some fifty pages to carry L.
was of the finest texture. He showed
It to few friends at his home about
a month before the day on which ',e
was to don it. 1t was so large that i
took up two rooms in the upper story
of the house.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1907-12-27
Colored Institute.
To the Jimple cute:

10 the Jlmple cute:
The Marion County Teachers Insti-
tute for colored teachers, met at the
Colored School Building, Jefferson,
Texas, Dec. 8 to 10, 1907. Invocation
by Rev. H. R. Hilliory. Song by the
Institute. and music by Mrs, R. P. Har-
bot, organist. The Institute was then
called to order by Mr.. j. G. Pitts, Pres.
after which organization was effected
The President then read the program
as outlined for the order of the day,
which was then taken up for discussion.
Each subject was well presented by a
carefully prepared paper, which was
read by member of the Institute, and
afterwards fully discussed with much
interest and enthusiasm by the Insti-
tute which characterized the entire ses-
sion. Many of the actual perplexities
Of the school room were offered and dis.
cussed and much needed information
was impaired which will be of much
help in the real work Of the teachers
in their ardorous tasks. The Institute
was rendered very interesting address
by Judge R. A. Loomis. He chose for
subject 'The Teacher" which he so
easily and oratorically mastered. While
he spoke it seemed that lull prevailed
as he discussed the responsibilities OF
the teacher, and earnestly charged
them to do conscientious teaching in
the truest sense of the word. The In
stitute during its routine of business
Was also entertained by another very
interesting address by Prof. R. W
Vinson, Co, Superintendent of Public
Schools, Prof. Vin.en was with u,
daily and engaged in the actual work
of the Institute. He went to the board
and gave very interesting and much
needed talk and explanation on the
subject of common and decimal frac.
tons. BY reason of his long years Of
experience in the actual work of the
school room, he pointed out and offered
many ways and means of help to the
teachers which was greatly appreciated
We were also favored by the presence
of Mr., Geo. w. Brown. trustee of the
colored and white schools for Dist. No.
8. He gave some short but timely re.
marks to the teachers, and admonished
them to make intellectual and moral
progress, which we greatly appreciated
We also enjoyed very timely remark.
by Revs, P. R. Washington and 7. B
Cooper, who urged us to have the true
spirit of the teacher. Believing as We
do, that the spirit of the times demand
well prepared and progressive teachers,
We enthusiastically voted that sum.
mer normal be held in Jefferson, begin
ming with the second series, June 1908
after which the Institute adjourned
and the teachers departed to return tt
their respective posts of duty, full O.
inspiration to impart helpful informa.
ton to their different schools.
Respectfully submitted.
A. G. s. Atkins, Rep'r
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1907-12-27
JEFFERSON TEXAS. FRIDAY. q 1907.
In THE FAIHERLAND.
Bayard Taylor's Description of New
Years Eve In Frankfort.

Bayard TayIor's Description of New
Years Eve In Frankfort.
Bayard Taylor relates that at Frank
fort on New Years eve as midnight
drew near the noise grew louder in the
streets, interrupting them at the games,
in which presents were distributed
from the relighted Christmas trees.
Companies of people, some of them
singing in chorus, passed by on their
way to the Zeil. Finally three-quarters
struck. the windows were opened, and
every one waited anxiously for the
cry arose as one may imagine when
10000 or 10000 persons all set theiI
lungs going at once. Everybody in the
house, in the street, over the whole
city shouted 'Prosit Neu Jahr! In
families all the members embrace each
other with wishes of happiness for
the new year. Then the windows are
thrown open, and they cry to their
neighbors or those passing by.
''The streets were full of people
shouting to one another and to those
standing at the open windows. We
failed not to cry 'Prosit Neu JahrT
whenever we saw damsel at the win
dow, and the words came back to us
more unsteady than we sent them.
Along the Zeil the spectacle was most
singular. The great wide street was
filed with companies Of men march
ing up and down. while from the mass
rang up one deafening, unending shout
that seemed to pierce the black sky
above. The whole scene looked stran-
ger and wilder from the Pickering light
Of the swinging lamps, and l could
not help thinking it must resemble a
night in Paris during the French revo-
luton"
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1907-12-27
THE CHRISTIAN ERA.
Invented by the Abbot Dionysius In
the Year 525.

Invented by the Abbot Dionysius In
the Year 525.
The Christian era, so called because
1t dates from the person of Christ, IS
now universally used by the nations
Of Europe and America, but five cen
turtles elapsed before it was invented
and five more before 1t was generally
adopted.
In 525 the Roman abbot Dionysius
began to count the years alb incarra-
tione Domini (from the incarnation of
the Lord. The first year of his Do
nysian era ran from Jan. to Dec. 81
of the seven hundred and fifty-fourth
year Of the city of Rome. He set Dec.
Is as the, date of jesus birth, as, &C
cording to church usage, incarnation
means conception, not nativity. This
method of computing time found gre T
favor and was officially Endorsed by
Charlemagne.
In the tenth century it was widely
accepted. In Spain, however, it Cd
not displace the so called Spanish err,
beginning with the year 716 B. c., rrl-
til the end of the fourteenth centuc.'
In Russia it was introduced by Peter
the Great in 100. The German en-
peror began the year at Dec. % until
the latter part Of the sixteenth cen
fury, France at Easter day until 1867.
Jan. 1 was not fixed upon as New
Years day in Scotland until 1899 and
in England 1852.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1907-12-27
Virtue In New Years Ashes.


In many parts Of Wales the ashes of
the fires lighted by each household on
New Years eve are carefully preserv-
ed from year to year. Special virtue
is attached to these ashes in the cure
Of certain forms Of disease. For tie
failing sickness" (epileptic ffts) they
are regarded as a specific, as indeed
they also are for any form Of convul-
sions. They are also thought by the
believers in such things to possess
some power as love philters; but, like
all such potions, they must Of course,
be administered without the knowled ge
Of the person upon whom they are &C.
signed to exert their influence. 1t is
generally believed by nearly all the
native antiquarians that the great
majority Of the superstitions of the
Welsh peasantry associated with New
Years eve, and especially with the
New Years eve fire, are among the
oldest of which we have any knowl-
edge and are chung to more tenaciously
than any others which find favor with
the people of other nations.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1907-12-27
BUG TRACKS,

eve went down last week to see
how little Johnnie was getting
along in the Byrne Business Col
lege. We found the school in full
swing, with the superintendent in
charge. ready to show US over the
school and explain how the work
is done. They do things at our
State University up in fine shape,
but these professors at the bust
ness college have got that thing
According to the estimation of our
recent selves. If we had attended
such school as this. Mr.. Roose-
welt would be quite lad compared
to US. The little Johnnie came
out home last Sunday and as soon
as he landed he began to spout
shol thand In every direction.
Thinks We to ourselves: Well
fix you, my boy, 80 We had him
to rite bueiness letter as We die
tsted it, knowing he couldn't re-
member its contents. and to our
delight and astonlshment, that
booger read those bug tracks better
than We can road there letters af-
ter they got cold. Now. boys, you
who are not in attendance, get the
old man to let you 60 as soon as
you can get the cotton out. We
know Of several boys who will en-.
ter on January 1st. 1908 This is
the best opportunity for business
training ever offered the young
people of this section, and every
boy and girl who can do so should
attend. 1t takes four or,five years
to 60 through our dude colleges
and become proficient in baseball.
football. and toting war-gun, but
you can, in three or four months,
lear at this school something that
will fit you for a business career
that you will be proud of some
day" A Pleased Patron of ono
of the Byrne Business Colleges.
which are located as follows: Tyler
Commercial College. Tyler Texas
Fredonia Bushes, College, Fredo-
MA, Kan; Columbus Business
College. Columbus, Miss ; Capital
City Business College, Guthrie.
Ok; Athens Business College,
Athens. Ga. These shoots have
the exclusive right to teach the ia
NOUS Byrne Simpliied Shorthand,
Practical Bookkeeping, and Busi-
ness Training in this section.
Young TREND, write to the one of
these schools nearest to you for
catalog and prepare to earn three
dollars where you are now earning
one.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1907-12-27
ALL WRON G.
The Mistake is Made by Many JEFF
ferson Citizens.


ferson Citizens.
Don't mi stake the cause of backache.
To be cur ed you must know the cause
1t is wrong to imagine relief 10 cure.
Backsche is kidney ache.
You must cure the kidneys.
j. E Floyd, Sr.. Sanitary Inspector,
living at North Marshall Texas, says:
Il can very easily testify to the merits
of Doan's Kidney Pills. They are the
grandest medicine ever used or heard
tell of and have tried nearly every
thing. Before l got box of them l
had been sufferer for years
with kidney and, bladder trouble.
The pains in my back and across my
loins were very severe, and when |
would sit down awhile could scarcely
get up again. When turning over in
bed at night. l would have to take hold
of the bedstead to help me to turn.
The kidney secretions were very irreg
ular, At times they were too frequent,
and again too scant and would give off
q very offensive odor. l would have
spells of dizziness and a swimming in
the head would come over me when l
could hardly see. Since using two box
% VI bOdu L Sy mp
toms have disappeared AMI l feel bet
ter than have for years. They also
cured my daughter who was troubled
with dizzy headaches. Mere words fail
to express what think about Doan' S
Kidney Pills. They are God-send to
humanity at large"
Plenty more like this from jefferson
people. Call at The J. F. Crow Drug
Drug Cos. store and ask what their
customers report.
For sale by all dealers. Price 20
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-an
take no other.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1907-12-27
New Years In Rural Russia.

In the country villages of Russia
New Years, celebrated on Jan. Is, is
prominently a children's day when
the little folks are allowed the great
est liberties. Early in the morning
the boys arm themselves with peas
and wheat. Their enemies they sub
ject to a fusillade of peas and their
friends a shower of wheat. After go
ing from house to house with this per-
Torrance they accompany gayly
caparisoned horse or ass to the home
of the nobleman who is their landlord
and master. Both the beast and the
visitors are admitted to the best room
Of the nobleman's house, and the latter
are given presents. Following this re-
ception the old women bring a drove
of decorated fowls to the lord. The
interchange of gifts is an expression of
good will between lord and peasants.
Brooklyn Eagle.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1907-12-27
Honor Roll, Jefferson Public School,
(White) Month Ending Nov. 90 'O7.

Josephine Rowell, Dan Zachry
frances Rowell, Daisy Faviell
Matte Beth Rowell. Helen Neidermeier
Grace Rowell, Bertha Schellinger
Jewel Wurtsbaugh. Bulah Schellinger
Walter Bland. seddy Wallace
Zaida Grow. Arval Sisk
Foscue Collamer, Roy Sisk
Rose Mitchim, Baily Bsdgett
Treon Mitchim, Katie King
Mary Murphy Nance, Blanche FrizzelI
Madge Terry, Clara Lathrop
Adele Wagnon, Lois Wsgnon
Grace Walker, Walter Walker
Vera Walker, Harry Moseley
Wilma Lindsay, Jean Hasty
Josephine Quinn Nellie Rasty
Margurett Singleton, Inez Pruitt
Mate Kelly Singleton. Leon switz
Edward Singleton, Forest Smith
Cara Mayberry Spellings.
To get on the Honor Roll re.
quires perfect department, perfect
attendance and an average of a5
per cent in work. The list is quite
an excellent showing for the school.
Let each parent realize the detri,
ment to pupil of irregular, haphaz.
ard attendance. Irregular attend.
ance hurts the progress of a school
more than any one thing. Teach.
ers are unable to accomplish salts,
factory results with "chronic alb:
sentees."
Let us work together to make
better results. Parents are speci
ally requested to visit often the
school. Their presence will give
new inspiration tie teacher and stu
dent. Let US move forward.
Respectfully submitted
L. T. Frizzell. Supt
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1907-12-27
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65eYouthfulY earl
i- ~-@

T IKE bowling young page on an
l. old castle stair,
The youthful year stands sweetly
smiling,
But he tells not the joys that he holds
for our share
Nor the gloom of the room where may
Turk our despair,
Though we follow his beckon be-
quilting.
Will he labor to bless US, the gallant
young page,
And conduct US through gardens OF
pleasure?
Will he lead to the shrines of the good
and the sage?
Will he help US to honor our sloriouf
age
And to give forth our hearts richest
treasure?
Need we fear that he smiles at our
eredulous haste
To discover the fate he's coneealing
Will he jeer if before him our hopes
should lie waste?
Will he prove, like fair fortune, a
friend double faced7
Will he open old wounds that are
heaIinu?
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1907-12-27
Persia,s New Years Is In March.


In Persia New Years is celebrated
in March. Among other ancient GUS
toms still observed, worshiping at the
tombs is universal. On New Years
eve everybody takes bath, dyes the
hair and finger nails and on the first
day of the new year goes to the tombs
to mourn and pray. Sometimes the
people become so crowded at the tombs
that they have to make their prostra-
tons in turn. all the while filling the
air with a pathetic wall. The GENE
terry of Yezd-i-Khast. containing the
remains of Imam Ria Of holy men,
DRY, is particularly noted for this an
nual demonstration. The devout sup
plement their mourning by kissing the
walls of the Riza's tomb.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1907-12-27

A newspaper may boom town
through its editorial columns, but
a critical investor looks 10 the adj
vertisipg columns for substantial
evidence of push and life. To him
they are the thermometers meas
uring the intensity of public
warmth. They are the pulse
which indicates the healthy condi-
ton of the collective body of the
people. They tell him whether or
not the community is up to times
in business matters.-Henry Re-
nnhlicsn
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1907-12-27
Passed Examinations Successfully

James Donahue. New Britain. Conn.,,
writes: 81 tried several kidney reme-
dies, and was treated by our best ply
sicians for diabetes, but did not inn
prove until l took Foley's Kidney Cure.
After the second bottle showed i'm
provement, and five bottles cured me
completely. have since passed rigid
examination for life insurance" Fo-
ley's Kidney Cure cures backache and
all forms ofkidney and bladder trouble.
] F Crow Drug Co.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1907-12-27
LIKE A Bow1Na YOUNG PAGE ON AN OLD
CASTLE STAIR.

But why question him thus7 Let US
still follow on,
For the Lord of the page rules above
him,
And the Lord Of the page is tho In
finite One
Who will lead to rest, when the jour-
ney is done,
All the spirits of just men that love
him.
If comes sladness or grief Ills an in
tervai brief
That this page shall our spirits BE-
leading.
Should he give not success for our la
boris relief
We must withsr and die with his own
summers leaf,
And we'll look to tho pages succeed
ing.
And when low bowling young usher
of earth
Shall herald the year Of our dying,
If but failures we've made since the
year of our birth,
We will hope the dear Lord may dis
cover some worth
In the courage we've had to keep
trying.
Buffalo News.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1907-12-27

Edward Payson Weston i. lee
turing on the benefits of pedestri-
anism. But it will be noticed that
be is making the jumps between
BIS one night stands on the rail-
roads.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1907-12-27
Failed to Agree.

Laredo, Tex, Dec. 24.-The jury in
the Essary murder case, where the
father and son were charged with kill.
ing young Arturo Alexander at Pala.
fox, the father being On trial, was
was discharged this evening, being un.
able to agree on verdict, after being
out for nearly a week
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1907-12-27
NATIONAL BANKS.
Their Condition at Close of Business

Their Condition at Close of Business
on Dec. 8.
Washington, Dec. PA statement
showing the condition of the national
banks Of the United States at the
close of business Dec. 3 was made
public by the controller of the cur
rency. 1t shows that the total loans
and discounts of the banks aggregate
$4,5S9,337, 094; individual deposits, s4,-
176,s73,717; cash resources, $660,7s4,.
1876; capital stock, 1901, 6S1 ,6s2;
United States deposits, 1928, III, 0S2.
The new balances of clearing house
certificates in the banks on the date
named was $464,944, 1923. The percent
age of legal reserve to deposits is
21.31 per cent.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1907-12-27
Might Have Been

When Shakespeare said, "Aye, there's
the rub" we do not know for certain
he was thinking of the itch. But one
thing we do know-and know it twenty
years WORTH Cnre will abso-
lutely. infallibly aud Immediately cure
any itching trouble that ever happened
to the human cuticle; its guaranteed.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1907-12-27

Tom Lawson announces that he
has decided to retire from the re-
form business. This will immedl-
ately raise the question of whether
he has succeed in fixing the "sys.
tenn" or whether the "system'' has
fixed him.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1907-12-27
Certainly Fair.

OF all troubles humanity is subject
to none perhaps causes more acute dis
tress and more frantic efforts fer relief
than many forms of itching skin trou-
bles. We will tell you a remedy that
rarely ever fails-Hunt's Cure. One
box is absolutely guaranteed to cure
any one case of itching trouble-no
matter what the name. If it fails. your
money is cheerfully refunded:
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1907-12-27

A Georgia negro paid 81 800 for
q farm a few days ago. He didn't
make his money bootlegging liq-
uor, shooting craps or taking a day
off every time a cloud came up
Pittsburg Gazette.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1907-12-27
HIT NEAR HEART.
Blacksmith Accidentally Shot, Ex'
pirinu In Thirty Minutes,

Blacksmith Accidentally Shot, Ex-
pring In Thirty Minutes.
Fort Worth, Dec. 24.-While en-.
gagged in shoeing a horse Jesse R.
Tacker, thirty years old, stepped into
the office of his blacksmith shop for
a few minutes and about ten seconds
later those outside heard the report
of pistol. Tacker was found with
wound In his left breast where the
bullet had penetrated near the heart.
He was conscious until just before the
end came, which was in thirty min
ptes. He explained to those about
him, as he grew weaker, that the
shooting was accidental. The bullet
was from 3s-caliber hammerless pis-
toll Coroner's verdict was accidental
death.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1907-12-27

A New York judge has just ad-
vssed a young man to throw his
u. other-in law out of the house.
] is whole lot easier to give ad-
vice than to take it.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1907-12-27
Never DIsapp0ints

"Many extensively advertised rene
dies are failures when put to the test.
Hunts Lightning Oil is an exception.
Confidence in it is never MISPLACED
disappointment never follows its use.
1t is surely the greatest emergency rem.
edy now obtainable. For cuts, burns,
sprins. aches and pains, l know no
equal"
George E. Paddock.
Doninhin Mo
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1907-12-27

A Philadelphia millionaire has
just given his son a brewery so, ii
is said, to him from bothering
about the old mans other posses.
sions. That is the effect it would
probably have on a great many
recipients
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1907-12-27

In all the hypothesis that have
been put forward as to why the
President did not run again. the
wisescres seem to have overlooked
one, namely. that he did not want
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1907-12-27
Money Back.

1t restores strength and appetite to
those run down and affected by malaria.
1t is pleasant to take. 1t is guaranteed
to cure chills and fevers or money
cheerfully refunded. What more could
You ask? Don't forget the name; its
BI-THO-MOL. Sold by F Crow Drug
Co.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1907-12-27
Due to CareIessness.

Des Moines, Ia, Dec. 24.-FYre prac-
tically destroyed the W. ]. Pratt wall.
paper company plant here. Loss Is
100000 A careless employ dropped
a match on the floor which fired two
carloads of wallpaper.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1907-12-27

A proposal to change the name
of Smith street in Middletown, N.
Y. is opposed because 1873 persons
named Smith live on the thorough
fare.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1907-12-27
Cathedral Dedicated.

Seattle, Wash, Dec. 24-With i'm.
pressive services the cathedral of the
newly constituted Catholic diocese of
Seattle was formerly dedicated and
opened for worship. It was erected
at a cost of 100000
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1907-12-27
Fatally Shot.

Pittsburg, Dec. paw. Watias, a
billiardroom proprietor, was shot and
fatally injured by highwayman at
McKeesport, near here. Mithias knock
ed one of the thugs down by striking
him with canvas bag containing $50
In silver. The highwaymen escaped
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1907-12-27

1t seems that the gas companies
of the country have discovered in
{ cir meters the most satisfactory
form of perpetual motion.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1907-12-27

A contemporary prints head
line. "a Significant Hughes
Move" So far as can be observed,
the gentleman is not making any
G ri of a move.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1907-12-27

1t is not to be greatly feared
that Congress will vote Washing
ton "dry" unless it can arrange it
for the law to be in force only be-
tween sessions.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1907-12-27

Nobody need think for a min
ute that Mr.. Bryan is going to fol.
low the Presidents example about
the nomination.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1907-12-27

To feel strong, have good appetite
and digestion, sleep soundly and enjoy
life, use Burdock Blood Bitters, the
great system tonic and builder. Sold
and guaranteed by the ] F Crow Drug
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1907-12-27
All the numerous wives of tn

All the numerous wives of the
Shad of Persia are appealing to the
new parliament to settle their
financial difficulties with their roy
al husband. The old man must
be chuckling to think what hot
water the country has gotten into
with the new constitutional gov.
ernment