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Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-01-20
HUSSEY a WHELAN.
One of the Great Tie Concerns of Texas
With Headquarters at Jefferson.

The railroads Of Texas are great de-
velopers Of the resources of the State
in more WAYS than one. Not only do
they make the waste places bloom. but
they leave tens Of thousands Of dollars
in the hands Of the laborers of this
State for the material they use in con.
struction and betterment. Among the
big items that the VI. K. X T. railroad
charges up to improvement Is that Of
ties and of these they use scores of
thousands and for which they pour into
circulation thousands Of dollars.
The getting out Of ties IS a business
peculiar to itself and many well-knOwn
firms are engaged in this work, among
the number being Hussey s Whelan Of
jefferson, firm composed of J. b.
Hussey and NJ J. Whelan.
Both these gentlemen are West Nir-
ginians, being here twelve and eight
years respectively.
This firm has scores Of men at work
in Marion and other counties cutting
and shaping ties and other railroad
timber which are concentrated at near
by stations, inspected and paid for.
Among the larger points Of conceHtra-
ton is jefferson which is plainly to
be seen by any one coming into or
going from jefferson on the Katy rail
road These piles Of ties represent
large sums Of money which has been
paid out at jefferson and much Of it
has found its way into the channels
of trade here. This one item has helped
Jefferson extensively and has been a
factor in making for a prosperous retail
trade.
Hussey & Whelan also conduct lum-
Der mill not far from the city.
Both gentlemen have faith in JEFF
ferson as a good business location and
are not at all doubtful Of the city 5
future.
In our industrial history Of Jefferson
the Jimplecute does not hesitate to
place the tie industry in the front rank.
Messrs. Hussey & Wheian are large
owners of both country and city prop.
erty.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-01-20
HON. B. F. sHERRELL.
Jefferson's Able Mayor and Prominent
Citizen-How He Made Good.

1t was many years ago when a young
man, really a boy in years, came to
jefferson with a widowed mother and
several younger brothers. There was
good stuff in him. and devotion to his
noble mother. With no powerful friends,
with no pull to elevate him to posi-
ton to enrich him, he went to work.
There was no rose bordered path for
him to tread. 1t was work, hard work,
persistent work, daily expanding of
energy and brain power in doing his
duty to those who had been placed in
his care by the death of his father.
But the boy made good.
Today when he looks back on his
| achievements they probably present
themselves to him as his happiest
| days.
| That young man was Ben F. Sherrell,
the present mayor of the city of JEFF
ferson, and leading business man.
| AS mayor, Mr.. Sherrell is our first
citizen. He has given the city a clean,
strong, able and satisfactory admins
tration. The budget is not large one,
but by care and foresight Mayor Sher-
rell has taken care of the streets and
ItIpSslHps, mas AHt tiAN Wtii iiSuitus
with an abundant supply of pure artes-
ian water furnished at reasonable rates,
and has had the city so well differed,
that disorder is practically unknown,
and this result of his administration
has met with the hearty commentator
of our people.
Mr.. Sherrell believes in jefferson, he
loves the old town that has been the
scene of his labors and his triumphs,
He shows his faith by his works. He
is a heavy stakeholder and president of
the Citizens Drug Company, he is a
stakeholder in the Rogers National
Bank, has his money invested in Jeffer.
son and Marion county realty and OBJ
crates large farm adjacent to the
city. besides conducting fire in.uI
anee business of magnitude.
Mayor Sherrell is man among men,
he sees what jefferson can Ne and needs
and never fails TO go TO the front
when her welfare is AT stake.
The boy who came To jefferson years
ago. is now the man OF affairs aud
lhonored position, influential and pros
lperous. Truly is Texas and jefferson
land of opportunities. and rewards FOR
those who strive.
IL affords the Jimplecute pleasure
to record the success Of jefferson :
'mayor. Hon. II. +. >herrell
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-01-20

One Of Jefferson's Prominen. Citizens
and Land Owners-A Dist!E
guished Lawyer

IN the early days of Texas, and that
is not very long ago, there came TO
Cass county, which adjoins Marion, a
young man whose home was in far
away Georgia He had no burden of
wealth or years to carry, but was en-
dowed with energy, pluck, ambition
and keen insight into things political
He had been a Confederate soldier, a
commissioned captain, had fought well
and had been for time in federa
prison, having been captured in one
of the battles near Columbus, Ga.
Coming to Texas, he had for time
taught school in Douglasville, Cass
county, and studied law. He was ad-
mitted to practice in January, 1873,
and removed to Jefferson, then the
largest city in the State. Here he
forged to the front and it was not long
until he was associated in the practice
Of his profession with the immortal
David b. Culberson, the Texas legal
giant, who for twenty years represent
ed this district in Congress.
Bold, fearless and a Democrat of
Democrats, Col. Armistead found en-
ployment for all his political genius
during the DAYS of reconstruction in
resisting, fighting and overcoming the
Vaccinations of the cohorts of hatred
and exploitation, doing much to Tighten
the load all Southern communities had
to carry
When true peace returned, Col. Arm
istead devoted himself to law, a wider
politics, to literature and to a study
of broad theology.
Elected to the Legislature and senate
he served his constituents well and re-
eeived their applause.
While engaged in these pursuits the
business instinct showed itself and he
began to accumulate property, chiefly
in broad acres of rich Marion county
land until today he owns some 1000
acres Of this soil.
A man Of affairs, high character,
strict integrity, honorable and social u
an eminent degree, he is leader in
Jefferson business and social life
Cultured, communing daily with the
master minds Of old, thinkers, jurists
and warriors, he has store Of knowl
edge which makes him a rare converse
tionaHst and delightful companion
human to high degree, with red blood
in his arteries and veins he is hatei
of shams and an enemy of hypocrisy
In his splendid library are the works
Of the masters, old and new, and among
his books many of a religious charact
er, which closely studied have made
Co. Armistead a theological scholar.
Seated in his own "'ingle nook" witt
his choice and kindred spirits at han,
| the colonel leads the life of a sage anC
philosopher, when the stress and tur
moil of the days work is done.
! Here he recalls the memories of hi
preeeptors, Prof. w. L. Mitchell anC
Senator B. II. Ill., at the University Of
Georgia.
jefferson is proud of her distinguish
ed citizen and hopes he may long live t.
enjoy the fruits Of his earlier labor.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-01-20

Conducting the Leading Insurance
Agency Of Jefferson.

The tremendous growth of the in
surance business marks the strides that
civilization has made in this world.
The fundamental principle of insurance
~ that society as a whole, or at least
large part of II shall share in the
burden Of loss by death Of the individ-
uals. of destruction by fire of property
which has been part OF the sum total
OF material wealth. IT is carrying out
the biblical preeept that no man lives
or dies to himself alone but that all
are affected.
la order to bring TO the mass OF
people the benefit OF insurance of all
kinds great agencies have been estab-
lished at eenters of trade and popula-
ton which conduct the business at the
least possible expense, and accurately
and expeditiously.
Such an agency Of high character and
standing is that of Urquhart Wood
of jefferson.
The present firm is the successor Of
\. NJ. Urquhart Co. which began
business here years ago and which en-
j0yed high repute for honorable deal
ing and conscientious service. The pres
ent firm Urquhart Wood began bust
ness some eighteen months ago and are
iEdeed worthy successors of the former
concern. -.-.
Urquhart & Wood place insurance of
all kinds in good companies. Here you
can buy life, accident, fire, tornado,
livestock, burglary plate glass, steam
boiler, liability and surety bond in
surance. This wide range Of industry
being covered by the many companies
organized for the specific purposes
named.
The members Of this firm are both
natives of jefferson, they move in the
best circules of society and business.
Their word is their bond and consequent
ly they possess the confidence of all the
community The business has grown
some since they took it, and as Jefferson
grows their business will increase.
Mrs. Urquhart and Mr.. Wood believe
in Jefferson, they have no doubts as to
its future, they see the possibilities
and realize the possibilities of what the
citv may become, and will always be
found doing their full part.
The Jimplecute sincerely congratu
lates the firm on its success and high
standing. ...
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-01-20
LOUIS S. sCHLUTER
A Leading Jsffcrsonian, Land owner
Lawyer and Hcrticu.tu.ist.

Among the prominent. efficient. act
i've citizens. and business men Of JEFF
fcrsou none is more worthy Of honor
and respect than Mr.. l.. :. SeAluter,
well known land owner. lawyer, hor-
titu.turI.t aud oil laud developer
Mr. ~ehIutsr b. q native or Marion
county, born near the city Of Jeffer-
son. His father. r. y Sehluter. was
pioneer from Tennessee who did his
full share in the development of this
part Of Texas. He was "a prominent
merchant Of jefferson.
Young Louis Schiuter was hard
working, energetic. and studious. De
voting himself to the law he was IL
eensed TO practice while still a young
man, and quickly made his mark. He
stood so high that be was elected county
attorney several times and was sent to
the legislature to make laws for Texas.
When a young man be married Miss
Kittic DUR, by this marriage uniting
two Of the old and distinguished fam.
lies of Marion county. Mr.. and Mrs.
Schluter have two daughters. one who
is waiting just over yonder for a
family reunion, and the other the wife
Of Mr.. 7. /. Torr1ns, one Of Jcffcr-
son 5 merchant princes.
l.. 5. Schluter is an orator Of more
than ordinary note and lawyer who
has been successful.
As time passed Mr. Schluter acquir-
ed large acres Of land until his farm
holdings are extensive. lie is a first
class farmer in the best sense and de
voting care and attention 10 the grow
ing Of fruit and is recognized rs an
authority in horticulture, especially in
the raising of peaches Of which he
has several fine orchards. Listening
TO the call Of the soil and the allure
mcnts Of flower, bird and field, Mr..
Schluter has lived on one Of his farms
for several years, aud can testify that
health, happiness and wealth come to
those who get nearest TO old mother
earth.
When oil was discovered in this
section Mr.. Schluter was one Of those
who took part in developing the field,
/ and he has been successful.
/ \ dcvout member Of the Methodist
/ church, Mr.. Schluter is superintendent
/ Of the Sunday school which he has
/ brought to a high state Of efficiency.
Mr.. Schluter has reason TO be proud
/ Of his career in jefferson, and the
|Jimplecute can attest that whenever
/ the people, the town or the county,
yes and the state, have called upon him
for service, he has responded promptly
and Willingly
I In the larger field which the JimpIe-
cute firmly believes Jefferson will soon
occupy. the talents and public spirit Of
Louis Schluter viii be available and
valuable and with the others Of the
she belongs, the metropolis Of and pace
maker for East Texas.
Recently Mr.. Schiuter has purchased
the old homestead where his father set
tied in 1917. He has built a modern
home on the property and near it he
has an orchard Of 10000 trees, most
Of them peach.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-01-20

sicians, dentists and the telephone ex-
change is known as the Moseley build
ing and is owned by DR.. j. A. r. Nose
ley, an old citizen, leading physician,
and large property holder.
DR.. Moseley is native of Marion
county and owes his success to hard
work, indomitable pluck and faith in
himself. He was not born with golo
or silver spoon in his mouth, but by the
work of his own brains, by courtesy,
by geniality, by devotion to his chosen
profession, and by Selling the fore
lock of the good horse opportunity when
it passed his way, DR.. Moseley has been
able not only to acquire the building
mentioned but other centrally located
city property, farm land and beau.
tifully located homestead on Broadway
where the splendid old south residence
stands out eonspicuously. Here his
wife who was Miss Ada Emmert,
and his two children, Lois and Bob,
with the good doctor lead an ideal life.
True hearted hospitality, culture and
refinement reign here and to large
circle of friends it is happiness to spend
a few hours in this atmosphere.
Taking an aetice part in the affairs
Of the city, although a busy man, DR..
perform without money and without
Moseley finds time to attend to those
duties which every good citizen has to
perform without money and without
price
The Jimplecute but voices the senti-
ment Of his fellow townsmen, when it
says that jefferson values his services
to the city and to her people, and ac-
cords him due honor for his achieve
ments as man, physician and city
builder.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-01-20

Jefferson Poplar Pioneer Merchant
Extensive Dealer in Dry Goods,
Shoes. Clothing and Millinery
"A Bargain Center.

When one has engaged in business for
years and enjoyed the confidence and
esteem of the community in which he
trunsacts business and is favored by a
patronage which is unwavering. ard
peasureable, there are friendships form
ed that are appreciated, and the man
agement at times wishes for an oppor
tunity to thank the public for some
demonstration of its regard.
In this manner Mr.. p. Eldridge takes
this opportunity Of extending TO the
public his sincere appreciation for the
patronage extended to him during his
forty.threc years of merchandising in
jefferson, and avail himself of this
opportunity to cordially welcome and
to become acquainted with those con-
templatiuG ,haxing tseir future home
Mr.. Eldridge established in business
here in the year 1867 and is one of
the oldest established merchants now
doing buiness IN Jefferson. His name
is household word throughout Marion
county and stands for honest dealings
and straightforward business methods.
Since its inception the store of Mr.. FL
bridge has always occupied a leading
place in the trade circles Of Jefferson
and has enjoyed the confidence and
patronage Of large proportion of the
trading public of this community and
its business has grown to such proper
tions that Mr. Eldridge may feel proud
of his success and popularity.
BY both training and natural apti-
tnde, Mr.. Eldrldge is capable of pre-
senting TO his patrons none but the
very best line of goods and of the
highest grade and quality, and as II
result, satisfaction is guaranteed to
every customer.
A visit TO this store soon eonvLnces
one that every article in the immense
stock of groceries, dry goods, notions,
shoes, clothing and millinery is Of stand
ard, up-to-date and stylish. No shoddy
goods finds a place on the counters of
this establishment and the prices asked
are so low as to be in the reach of every
pocket book.
This store is located in the main
business section of the city on the
corner of Polk and Lafayette streets.
| The building occupied is large and
! commodious, being in fact, two stores
! in one and connected by An arch, one
store containing groceries and the other
general merchandise The stock is evi,
IDENTIFY looked after by an experienced
hand as it is conveniently displayed,
and one has no trouble in finding just
what they want. A number of court.
eous sales people are employed to wait
, upon the nun ra&s customers of the
| store and tn, aelay or time lost
in purcha in. z y at this establish
ment. .---
In eonclus a we will say that Mr.
! Eldridge IS one of our best known and
! respected business men. As a citizen, he
is public spirited and believes in the
future growth Of Jefferson and is al
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-01-20
MR.. r. r. TAYLOR.
A Well Known Land Owner and Dis
tinguished Lawyer.

No history of Marion county or JEFF
ferson could be written that did not
include in its annals the House or
Taylor. The State Of Texas also shows
in the records at the State capital that
the Taylors were conspicuous for years
in framing our laws and giving us that
government which has developed this
great commonwealth into an Empire.
There are thousands Of Texans still
living who knew personally the Hon.
M. d. X. Taylor, who for thirty years
represented the Jefferson district in the
legislature and who was honored by
his colleagues by repeated elections to
the position of Speaker of the House.
This gentleman has left his impress
on our Bill of Rights and on our Con
stitution. His wisdom and his genius
show themselves today in many of our
laws, but it is of his son, r. r. Taylor,
a well-known Jefferson citizen that the
Jimpleeute now writes.
A worthy scion of "a noble house,
Dick Taylor, as he is affectonately
called, is native of Grand Old Marion
county.
When lad he attended our schools
and drew information from every tree
deer and the wild turkey. The air that
swept through the branches of the lord
w pine trees, that bring healing and
solaee, whispered to him of a pre-emi
nent position as legal counselor and
advocate, and so he shaped his course.
Owner of broad acres be became a
planter and then later engaged in the
drug business but continued his law
studies, stopping by the wayside only
long enough to serve his people as
district clerk.
He was student at WashingtonLe
University, the immortal X. f. Lee
being one of his instructors.
Admitted to the bar in 1856, young
r. h. Taylor soon took high rank as
lawyer and has continually advanced
in the estimation of all, clients, judges,
and brother attorneys, until today he
stands in the forefront at all the bars
of State and Federal courts. His
practice is confined to civil law, and
he has won many noted eases. X. Is
Taylor is younger brother of the
lamened Col. +. W. TAYLOR, a gallant
Confederate veteran, wJbse name IS
indissoluhly linked with the rise and
triumphant progress of Fort Worth.
Today Mr. X. X. Taylor Is one oil
jefferson 5 solid citizens, a large prop
erty owner, a distinguished lawyer
kind father of three stalwart sons and
cultured. beautiful and refined
daughter. while ne ever holds in his IN
mes, sonl the sweetheart Of his youth
his devoted wife and life companion
/ The Jimpleeutc extends 20 Mr.. Tay
b Tor. in this. It's souvenir edition, ~
hearties, congratulations 10 the gen
tleman and hopes that Dick Taylo'
may live to see Jefferson again assum'
her place a. = Texas metropolis.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-01-20
JOHN l.. MOSELEY, D. D. S.

jefferson is an old Southern com.
mnnlty composed of people of refine.
ment and culture. In town of this
character the professional men, as a
class, are of high grade and exert a
great amount of influence.
Prominently identified with the best
interests of the city we find DR.. John
l.. Moseley. DIR. Moseley has been
praetieing his profession of dentistry
here for the past two years and during
that time has built up lucrative praet-
lee among the best people in the city
and vicinity.
As citizen he takes personal in.
terest in the general welfare of the
city, doing his full share TO encourage
every movement started TO advance the
prosperity of the town and county.
The Jimplecute is proud of Jefferson
aud her professional men. and it takes
pleasure in recording the success and
popularity of Or. John l.. Moseley, IN
It's review of its leading men Of affairs
He is public spirited citizen and 9
man worthy Of every confidence and
respect.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-01-20
Her Industry and Wealth as They
Appear in 1911. Prosperous
Iron Foundries, Machine Shops,
Lumber Mills and Commercial
Establishments.
Good Schools and Churches

"Our Home' What world Of be found
little words how recognized
Home,' by whose lifetime
material development and but whose latter have
been within borders And is Of jefferson,
dwell endeavoring, tuthful
has been BIRTH when this of the
country
history Of to o
simple carefully studied
is
the city Jefferson salient features chiefly
feasible the
and prosperity
handle the
Jefferson direction the The
blocks brick while stocks carried
long learned
money goods
popularity of jefferson
of surrounded by we'll
many social
excellent
different officers being its most enterpng
and
Temperance the wchword and there
saloonsh to tempt he weak.
the State of Texas that offers
estate not hold property
the usual in other sections of the State
will be reasonable
the Property values matter OF course
always weiregulated and
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-01-20

bined, and it is therefore necessary
that he be courteous and accommodate
ing, as well as the head Of a general
county bureau Of almost universal in.
formation. Mr.. Jones fills these re-
quirements to the letter, and has by
his conduct made the people generally
his friends and wcll-wishers
AS private citizen Mr.. Jones has
always been counted in the ranks Of
the progressives. He believes in Ma
rion county and her people and has in
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-01-20
W. F. JONES.
The Gentleman Who is Making Marion
County Such An Acceptable
County Clerk.

TO keep the records straight to have
the official history Of the county alb
solutely correct, the deeds, judgments,
bonds, indexes, marriage license records,
and the minutes Of the Commissioner s
court all down to date in the proper
books, and to have the county docket
and probate docket always right, is Al
undertaking that will tax the skill and
energy of any man, but in the person
of Mr.. w. F. Jones, Marion county has
Just such a man, one who has his office
in apple-pie order at all times.
More people in a county have deal
ings with the county clerk than prob
ably with all the other officers COM
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-01-20
The Grand
Sky Line
Of Historic
Jefferson

many ways promoted the interests Of
county and city.
Marion county has had among its
long list Of officials many excellent
and conscientious men but the Jimpic-
cute does not hesitate to say that not
one Of them has surpassed Mr. Jones
in holding TO the preccpt that ''public
office is a public trust
Mr.. Jones has been county clerk for
twcnty-six consecutive years and is still
young man.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-01-20
DR.. j. A. R. MOSELEY.
One of Jefferson's Leading Citizens
and Property Owners
Physician.

No one who comes to Jefferson can
fail to notice the handsome modern
two-story brick structure on Lafayette
street not far from Polk street. 1t
gives evidence that her own people
believe that money put in brick and
mortar, is a good investment. This
building occupied by some of our lead
ing merchants, lawyers, land men, ply
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-01-20

ways willing to do his part in helping
to advance the city and its interests
and the Jimplecute - pleased to give
him and his popular store prominent
mention in it's review Of the growth
and advancement of the city and
county.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-01-20

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