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Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-01-20

it is pleasant to dwell upon his career,
not in empty words of praise but i'll
plain statement of still palmer facts.
Mr.. Rowell, our representative and
former county judge, was born IN Ala
bama, coming to Jefferson when mere
boy with his father, Mr.. J. II. Rowell,
one of Jefferson's well-known mer-
chants, in 1867 He attended the
schools here and later went to the Tex
as Agricultural and Mechanical Col
lege from which he was graduated. He
then went to the Texas University and
afterward to the University of Viz
ginia, taking course of law at both
of these great universities.
Mr.. Rowell was admitted to the bar
in 1887 and began to practice soon
after, and now practices in all the
State courts and United States Courts.
In 1893 the people of the Jefferson
district elected him to the State legis-
lature and later he was elected county
Judge for four consecutive terms with
out opposition.
Wishing to devote himself to the
practice of his profession he resigned
and would not consent to hold any Of
1iCC uutli IS1O Wuch hC was oSoAA
elected to the legislature which con-
venes on the 10th inst.
Judge Rowell has always been active
in the cleaner circles of politics. He
has been successful as a lawyer and in
every department of life and position
of trust and honor has displayed
breadth of judgment and iberality
combined wits trictest integrity.
Judge Rowell believes in Jefferson
and thiks the city will yet come into
her own. In his Judgment jefferson
needs advertising, the people who de
sire and are looking for homes should
be informed of what Marion county
has to offer in cheap lands, fertile
and well-watered, and then the city
would prosper, for if the people knew
they would come.
The Jimplecute takes pleasure il
Saying what it has Of one of Jefferson Z
foremost citizens.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-01-20
J. L. FORD
The Oldest Established Real Estate
Firm in Jefferson.

Firm in Jefferson.
Whoever you are, wherever you are
this is personal to you reader.
Investigation is the mother of knowl-
edge.
knowledge is power.
Power brings wealth.
So we ask you to read carefully what
we say here, and then investigate,
Do you honestly and really want a
home?
Are you poor, or have yon small
means or do you want large tract OF
land. If you do want a home, in all
honesty and sincerity we say you can
get it.
J. L. Ford is native of Marion
County, Texas. His postoffice is jeff
erson. He is large land owner, he is
wealthy. He refers to any bank or
business concern in jefferson.
MIR. Ford wants people on his land,
and in order to get you and others to
locate here. he will sell you from gu
acres up to 10000 acres at $40 per acre
up to $25 per acre.
He will make the terms easy. When
we say easy we mean easy, very easy.
Investigate and find out
This land is from to 10 miles from
Jefferson, some of the land is in the oil
field. There is never any drouth here,
the water is abundant and splendid,
springs, wells and artesi an wells fur
nishing it. There is plenty of timber
or wood for all purposes.
This county affords unlimited oppor.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-01-20
JEFFERSON.

Te of Marion Jefferson $500
United States improving
navigation
to putting
doing other work.
Missouri Pacific The jefferson
raiaod will
tmately be to Oklahoma.
machine shop plant electric
plant boing
other industries Jefferson the marketing
other railroad timber
In 100
consideration the
factory factory
of efrua ndbe S N contemplation
fol the still cheaper
Jefferson
yourself then Don't be too late'
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-01-20
DR.. T. d. STALLCUP,
A Pioneer Citizen and Physician and
Large Land Owner.

In 1887 there came to the Republic
of Texas. VIM. Stallcup, one of the
brave pioneers who blazed the way for
the millions now here. He took part
in number of expeditions against the
Indians, Finally settling in Marion
County. the subject of this sketch a
son DR., T. 81. Stallcup was born and
has lived here ever since, Studying
medicine at Central University Medi-
cal College at Louisville. KY, and at
the Polytechnic at New Orleans DR.. T.
II. Stallcup soon became prominent.
DIR. Stallcup is owner of large tract
of land in this county on which is To-
Gated the famous Baugess Mineral
Springs.
Some twenty years ago DR.. Stallcup
came to Jefferson to live, and has been
a prominent citizen from the beginning.
While practicing his profession he has
found time to take an active part in
city affairs, and showing his faith in
the town has bought property here.
DR. Stallcup is of prominent fami.
ly who have been large factors in
making the county what it is today
Genial. whole souled, broad in his
views, he is leader among men, and
few Jefersonians have as many warm
friends bound to their hearts, as with
hooks of steel.
The Jimplecute hopes that the good
doctor will be with us for many years
to come and that in his goings in
| and coming outs he will still. keep us
! in good health and spirits.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-01-20
PERKINS BROS. COMPANY.
Dry Goods, Clothing, Hats, Caps, Shoes
Millinery and Notions
sons Big Store.

The great concern of Perkins Bros.
Company has reputation for bigness,
fairness, low prices and complete stocks
that has made it famous throughout
North and East Texas and even in
parts of Oklahoma, and one of the best
stores is that right here in Jefferson
under the management Of MIR. P. Il.
Bass.
This is one of the leading stores in
this locality and carries a full line OF
general merchandise. gSey are live,
energetic business thoroughly re:
liable, and are held in high esteem by
the entire community of Jefferson and
Marion county, for their strict integrity
and honest business principles. Their
gods are fresh, their store neat and
clean and the stock well kept. In
prices they are the LADDERS, selling goods
at the lowest possible figures. Having
superior facilities for buying in very
large quantities to supply their twenty,
one stores, they are able to successfully
meet all competition, including that of
the larger cities and all the mail-order
houses. Manager Bass and every one
of the salespeople are pleasant and
dSlcCdUlC, Will WuOLl IL ID PlCuou1 {
to do business, and any transaction had
with them will result both satisfactorily
and profitably.
Trade with these folks and you will
always get correct styles, full measure
good fits and complete value for YOU
money.
This house caters to all classes OF
society, the poor as well as the ricf
and treats all with courtesy and re
spect.
The scope of this article will mo-
permit a detailed description Of the
wonderful array of beautiful and use
full articles collected here, suffice it tt
say that all the most celebrated loom:
of both Europe and America are rep
resented and that every department o:
this great store contains fabrics of tn,
latest and most fashionable styles ant
designs, and of superior workmanship
and finish. In fact the stock carried
by Perkins Bros. Company is not ex
celled by any concern in this part o:
the State, either in quantity or quality
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-01-20
MARION COUNTY.

The square and population
of 10000 So produced
bales of agricultural s679Ooo
its mineral production s615OO0
The value OF property is about sS,OOoOOO
portion of
while its Northwestern
adjacent the
that oil
wells
famous
been bought by
railroad penetrate this section under construction
this section certify that the fig hardy
growing utage shows that the fig
yielding bushels the annually
Jefferson One tree IN JEFF
old 150 of nuts A
old would hae
hundred
being planted Jefferson
properly will one half
absolute failure of
The lands Homes be had reasonable
county Bermuda the finest
that had.
flowing springs
possibility aesing by their growing herds and system of improving
grade well bring big the
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-01-20
M. T. GLASS, THE PURE FOOD
GROCER.
Who Sells Nothing but the Freshest
and Prest of Goods at the Most
Reasonable and Satisfact-
DRY Prices.

The center of the grocery trade in
Jefferson NAV well be said to be at the
metropolitan establishment of NJ. L.
Glass, house that has established
reputation for honest business methods
and courteous treatment eff patrons by
no like concern in the county. And
when is added to these two important
business qualities that of keeping in
stock nothing but the pureist and best
groceries, and also shoes, nctions, tin
ware, and the selling of the same at
exceptionally reasonable prices, it is
not to be wondered at that it has be-
come one of the most favorably known
and extensively patronized of all the
grocery concerns in the county. "The
Pure Food Grocer" is a motto that has
been justly earned by this gentleman.
as pains and care have been taken by
him to see that every article secured
for his patrons conforms, in every par
ticular, with the pure food law. Such
conscientious business men are deserv-
ing the confidence and patronage of the
entire public, and we are pleased to note
the success of Mr.. Glass in our midst
Ever since he first established this
concern in our city, Mr. GLASS has work
ed hard and studied diligently to give
his patrons and the buying public il
general something different,' SO tc
speak, from the old, stereotyped grocery
stores that are to be found in every
town. Being energetic and ambitious
he has employed every means tina
money and perseverance could emplo.
to give Jefferson grocery establish
ment equal to those of the larger cities
and there is no question that he ha
succeeded in his purpose, even far be
You'd his own expectations, for many o
his best customers are people who wer'
sending their money away from hom
for groceries prior to the time he open
ed his store for business.Thus provint
that they have discovered just as goo
| goods are to be had at this home con
Germ as can be had from mail-orde
houses and large city stores, and a
lower prices in the majority of cases.
Mr.. Glass buys country produce of al
kinds, paying the highest market price
The Jimplecute can heartily recon
mend the establishment of Mr.. Glass t
all.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-01-20
T. W. sHAcKELFoRD.
One of Marion County's Leading Citi-
zens and Prominent Cotton
Planters.

Marion county is noted for the fine
quality of its farm land and the high
intelligence and standing Of its farm
ers and planters.
Prominent among the cotton planters
is the subject of this sketch, Mr.. T. w.
Shackelford. Mr.. Shackelford has been
resident of this county since 1862
and during this time he has advanced
to leading place among the success
full cotton planters of Texas. He owns
a plantation of seven hundred acres,
three hundred and fifty acres of which
is under cultivation. Ten skilled hands,
equipped with modern facilities, work
his cotton successfully.
During the past ten years he has
achieved the distinction Of averaging
ten bales of cotton to each hand and
mule employed, or in other words one
half bale of cotton to the acre. Tins
result has been brought about by intel
ligent effort and industry.
Mr.. Shackelford is a modern, scien-
tific farmer in every sense of the word.
He is thoroughly posted on modern
methods of cotton culture, preserving
and increasing the fertility of his land
every year. His ability as an expert
planter and farmer has been recognized
by the United States government. 1t
has offered him position in the eX-
detrimental farm work department, but
his extensive business and plantation
interests prevents him from accepting
the offer, though during the past year
he has been a collaboration in the gov
eminent experimental department OF
cotton culture.
Mr.. Shackelford's work has done
much to attract attention of investors
and homeseekers to the high quality
and fertility of Marion county land, as
he has proven it's worth when properly
worked. On the Gath day of last Sept
ember, Mr.. Shackelford brought to JET
ferson seventy-five bales of cotton thai
brought the highest market price
Every year he produces good cottor
crop and this is evidence that the eli
mate and soil Of this county cannot b'
excelled.
AS citizen, Mr.. Shackelford stands
high in. the estimation of the people
He is public spirited and enterprisinl
and takes an active interest in tn
welfare of this community. He ha
Lived here the greater part Of life
thine and raised a large family, all o
whom occupy prominent positions i
lsocial and church circles.
The Jimplecute in its review of Jei
, ferson and Marion county would b
neglecting its duty did it not give prom
Iinent mention to Mr.. T. w. Shackelfort
as he is worthy of every courtesy an
, his work is typical of what can b
accomplished here by ability, foresigh
e and judgment.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-01-20
THE JEFFERSON JIMPLECUTE

The press, the mightiest of all
factors in building up and promto-
ing the interest of a community, is
ably represented in Jefferson by
the Jimplecute, bright, clean.
newsy paper, ably edited, and with
a wide extented field reached by
its circulantion. 1t has triumphed
without the adventitious aid OIL
capital or subsidy, its superb sue.
cess being mainly due to its merits;
and that means the ability, integ,
rity, energy and publicspiritedness
of its makers, from founder to the
present day.
How the paper has worked fol-
Jefferson in season and out of sea.
son. 1t has rejoiced at your tri-
umphs, consoled you in your sor-
rows, chronicled your births, mar
riages and deaths, until its pages
are your history for nearly half a
century.
You people of Jefferson know
what the paper has done for you,
know what it is to you, and that
it has never faltered.
Today the same spirit that ami
mated its founder directs its course
Yes even some of the same minds
and hands
Ward Taylor is still with you in
his children Ward Taylor Jr. and
NJ. Taylor. The gallant old Con.
federate veteran Geo w. Watson,
as of yore, handles the tiny piece:
that make up the mosaic TIL,
same Russ Lathrop that worked OF
the paper years ago is still there
The same humble black man. blint
Dick Bently, turns the power pres
and does the chores
We the compilers of this edition
entered this city strangers; lover
we leave you You are generous
people, with heart and mind AMI
distinction. You have won oul
hearts, and we will keep your mem
DRY green. ;,
Farewell, and if forever, oh, ole
Jefferson, fare We well.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-01-20
R. B. WALKER.
A Prominent Citizen, Owner of North
Jefferson, City Property and
Farm Lands.

Among the owners of city and
country property, Mr.. R. B. Walker,
stands prominent. Among the men who
have pushed Jefferson's business, Mr..
R. B. Walker stands conspicuous. 80.
When mayor he made a good record
and also as alderman.
A native of Cass county Mr.. Walker
is to the manner born and probably has
as wide an acquaintance as any man
in East. Texas. He is a typical busl-
ness man.
Manager. of the Farmers Union Ware
house he has made it success to the
benefit of the farmers and to the city
as well. Himself the owner of many
farms he has in many ways assisted
the farming community and has always
been known as their friend. Mr..
Walker is a stakeholder in the Citizens
Drug Company and stakeholder and
director in the Commercial National
Bank. He owns some fine city brick
business blocks and has the distinct.
ion of being sole proprietor of an entire
section of the town, North Jefferson,
which will be heard from when the
town takes on her second growth which
seems to be near at hand now that
Cypress navigation is assured to us.
With unbounded faith in Jefferson,
Mr.. Walker is erecting splendid colo,
NAL mansion on Polk street which will
be completed in a few weeks, and which
will be the most modern residence in
Jefferson.
Mr.. Walker has two daughters and
three sons reflecting credit on the
family name. One son, A. E. Walker
is assistant cashier of the Commercial
National Bank and City Clerk and il
said to be the most correct official il
that capacity ever holding the office
here. R. K. Walker is manager of tn,
Citizens Drug Company. He is a youn.
man Of remarkable ability and has beer
successful. Another son, Edwin Walk
, er has an important position with tn
Marshall Oil Company.
If Jefferson had many more builder
like R. B. Walker it would soon b
a modern city.
, For a number of years Mr.. Wake
was manager at Jefferson for the MAJ
shall Oil Company. He has the dis
tinction of having so managed the F
U. Warehouse here that in 1909 it de
: clared Is per cent dividend and i
: 1910, IL per cent. A record breaker.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-01-20

honesty and ability. So genial,
kind and business like is Mr.. Braden
that it is almost a pleasure for the tax
payers to hand over his share of the
common expenses.
Marion county voters long ago came
to the conclusion that they had made
no mistake in choosing Mr.. Braden for
the Office. and SO very sensibly have
reelected him several times and will
continue to do SO.
Mr.. Braden is a native of Marion
county, is land owner and himself a
heavy tax payer. He has always
taken correct position in public affairs
Is believer in development and pro-
gressiveness, and sees no clouds hang
ing over Jeferson's future.
Devoted to his charming family Mr..
Braden is a domestic man in his habits
making an ideal citizen.
The Jimplecute, here and now &C.
cords to Mr.. Braden the just recogni
ton of his public service conscienti
ously rendered and knows he will re.
ceive his reward.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-01-20
J. M. SINGLETON
A Bright Jeffersonian Who Has Been
Successful-Land Owner and
LAWYER.


There was time when it was COM
monty believed that the sons of the
grand old Southland didn't have any
business sense, no gumption as it were,
that if you wanted to get man who
knew Business with a capital B you
would have to get the Massachusetts.
Connecticut or New York variety, but
this myth is losing it's hold on the
tatuous yankee mind.
When Texas brains and Texas money
began to develop the great Caddo oil
field lying at the doors of j efferson, there
was not found wanting the men to
represent this city in gathering in the
good things that flowed thereerom.
Among those who have taken an in.
terest in seeing the field developed no
one has been more active than j. M.
Singleton, who has been successful to
degree. A young lawyer of ability. a
partner of Hon. L, S. Schluter, at one
time county attorney of Marion Coun-
ty, of active business mind, honorable
and heightened in every respect, Mr..
Singleton is recognized in this COM
munity as an able man and wise
counsellor.
a native of Harrison county he was
mere boy when with his parents he
came to Jefferson. Determining early
that he would be lawyer, his course
of study was directed that way and he
was quite young when admitted to
practice With the business instinct
strong in him Mr.. Singleton has dealt
in Marion County land and now owns
several tracts. The gentleman is a
jefferson pusher and has done his part
to make Jefferson? He belieyesip the
sai;ttyy and SHOWS that he does by invest
ing in town lots as well as farm and
oil lands. When the new Jefferson
development comes the Jimplecute
feels assured that j. NJ. Singleton will
be found doing his part.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-01-20

The Jimplecute sends out this
edition of the paper with pardon
able pride, and hopefulness that
it will do its good work in a way
to bring the fullest returns to JEFF
ferson, the city that we have stood
for and worked for during many
years, with every energy and
talent that we possess.
The press Of our country has
not alone been the university from
which have graduated many Of our
public men to high honor and
position. 1t has also been the
school in which the editors have
learned to foster and promote in
every fair way, the material, NOR
al and spiritual well being Of the
community with which fortune
has cast their lot.
The newspaper of today is the
evangel of better things, as well
as vehicle of publicity. The
gentler and sweeter impulses of
human life do not always give way
to the pursuit of mere money, for
money is not always the one
powerful force, it is not always
the law-giver socially or political.
ly, and we can say with pride
that the devotion of the press to
the better things Of life, without
money and without price prove
this.
We love the city I'M which WE
live and work. Each individual
becomes our neighbor. and we hi
friend. Our calling is to uplif
and upbuild all things that max
for Jefferson good.
We have for some time contem
plated and considered the ISSUING
of this historical, biographical ant
commercial edition of The Jimple
cute that is now before you. w
have worked out the details care
fully. We have printed nothinl
but what we belive to be true.
The big hearted, stalwart, capt
aims of commerce, industry and tn
professions who have aided u
have our gratitude, and if we hav
-l-eur gsatitqA r''aAnd if we hay
their good will and appreciation
we are repaid, for in this venture
the making of money was no
considered.
The Jimplecute hopes that ONT
faith, one hope, and one ambition
possess us ALTO make jefferson
greater and more beautiful il
every way. We can do it. 1
waits but to be done.
We have in this issue set fort
what Jefferson is, and when tim
in his ceaseless roll shall hav
brought to our home city tina
improvement which will mark
new epoch in our larger course
The Jimplecute will again chror
icIe the larper achievement
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-01-20
course

The usual package" of mixed
garden seed from the government
is being sent out by Hon. Morris
Sheppard, and the Jimplecute &C.
knowle5ges receipt of one. These
seed are planted in our home gar
den every season, and give good
results.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-01-20
T. D. ROWELL.
Marion County's Representative and
Former County Judge-Beieves
in Jefferson.

Among those whose names are insep-
arably connected with the city of JEFF
ferson and of the State of Texas is the
gentleman whose name heads this
sketch, Mr. T. D. Rowell. 1t is not to
be expected, in an edition of this char-
acter where only brief sketches of
prominent citizens are given, that JUS
tice can be done this esteemed and
prominent gentleman, and yet he has
been identified with jefferson so long
and his name is so familiar to all that
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-01-20

o. B. Colquit was sworn 10 as
Texas new governor at noon Tues
day. and Gov. T. M. Campbell re-
tired. Gov. Campbell was clean
and faithful executive, and his ad.
ministration will long be remem,
bered for its able and conservative
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-01-20

tunities for the man of moderate means
as we'll as the capitalist.
Now reader Mr. Ford wants you
here. He wants to sell you land, in
tracts to suit,
He will back you. He will help you
in every way.
Reader you can have home.
1t is up to you.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-01-20

Texas is basking in unusually
mild January weather, while the
north country is in the grasp of
zero weather. Come to Texas for
sunshine and flowers.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-01-20

1.-THE Alcalde Chronicle" pub
lished at Rusk. Texas, penitenti-
ary. Vol. 4, No. %, is received
with the request to be put on the
exchange list of the Jimplecute.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-01-20
Everlastingly.

We leave with pride and satisfac-
ton the explanation of the word
which has so long been slandered
as being meaningless, unpronounca-
BILE and such complementary en-
coniums. To all such fine JIMPLE-
CUTE sends greetings and in the
kindliest of spirits say "that he
who laughs last, laughs best. -
While, perhaps, ga rose would
smell as sweet by any other name, u
yet there is no name that we are
familiar with that carries with it SC
much promise, so much signif,
canoe, such hope as that grandest
of words The JIMPLECUTE.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-01-20

A homecoming week for Jef1er.
son would bring people from all
sections of the state and from many
other states. Let US have a home
coming.