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Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04
Social Meeting.

The Home Mission Society was
entertained by Mesd. Daugherty
and Minor on last Monday. We
were ushered in the cool hall
amid flowers and ferns and were
refreshed by delicious fruit
punch, served by Mrs Minor.
We knew something good was in
store for us when we were invi-
ted there, knowing their ability
of entertaining. The president
led the devotionals and appointed
Mrs. Bass chairman of getting
up the box for the Orphan
Home, Mrs. Minor for the Co
Operative home, and Mrs. Lyon
for the Rescue Home. Then
the meeting was turned over to
the hostess with the following
musical program. Mrs. j. M.
DeWare delighted us with one of
her instrumental pieces, Mrs.
Parker a beautiful piece, Misses
Stallcup and Singleton Il voca al
Duet and solo. Reading by Miss
Tommie, which we all enjoyed
very much.
Miss Irma Leete captured us
all by a sweet little song, The
Garden Of Roses"
Last, but not least, was the
reading by Mrs. Torrans. She
also favored us with one of her
sweet solos. Our hostess then
passed us delicious sherbet and
cake and we all left feeling that
the afternoon had been too short
and hoped that we would be in
yited there again real soon.
A Guest.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04
Lodi News.

The farmers are pretty well
up with their crops here now.
Corn is just about a failure; cot
ton is doing very well.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Sellers and
Bunch, spent the day last Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. +. CALI
son.
Mrs. Ira Sellers returned from
Kildare Monday, where she had
been spending few days with
relatives.
Mrs. G. N. Sellers made a visit
to her daughter, Mrs. J. n
Jolly.
Mr.. G. +, Moseley, a former
resident Of this place, was here
Saturday night.
Little J X. Callison, son of Mr..
and Mrs. h. Callison, met with u
very painful accident Monday
morning. He stepped on bro
ken bottle and nearly cut his toe
off, but is getting along nicely
now.
Mr.. and Mrs. f.. Callison gave
an ice cream supper at their
home Tuesday night. The crowd
began to gather about $50 They
enjoyed themselves at various
games until called out for sup
per. They all stayed at the sup
per table about twenty minutes
and then again INDUCED in
games. Music was furnished by
Robert Callison, while Geo.
Bray, colored, kept us all in
roars Of laughter by his funny
dancing. Those present were;
Misses Ruby, Irma, Mary Lee
and Dee Sellers, Alice and Elva
Ford, Ella, Florence and Alice
jolly, Louise and Grace Spell
ings, Sadie Morgan, Hettie Jones
and Alma Belote.
Messrs. w. A. and w. G. Jones,
VIII Mott, Stump jolly, Doctor
Cook, Charles Sellers, Marion
Holley, Alvin Belotc and Oran
Hudson.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. X. Sellers,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. h. Jolly, Mr.
and Mrs. J. T. Sellers and family
Mr.. and Mrs. j. N. Jolly and Mr.
and Mrs. Il. =. Sellers.
Starlight.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04
Meeting at Halls School House.

The protracted meeting at
Halls school house closed last
Sunday after running eight days.
Rev. j. S. Lewis conducted the
services which proved to be of
lasting and farreaching interest,
and the result was some twenty
one conversionsand reclamations.
Rev. Lewis was assisted by Bros.
Hal Singleton and Ward Taylor
who did much personal work, and
Shaw Tribble who sang for them.
1t was good meeting through
out and all feel better from it.
Sunday afternoon Rev. Lewis
baptised five persons in the
Grubb's pool.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04
S. S. Convention.

THIS twentieth annual session
of the Sunday School Convention
and the twelfth annual session
of the b. Y. Z. u. of the North
east Texas Baptist Association
(coloreO met in Jefferson Thurs
day at Macedonia Baptist church
Rev. d. ID. Jackson, pastor, and
will be in session to Sunday the
sixth. A good delegation is
present to take part in the con.
vention and they are being en-
tertained by the good colored
people of Jefferson.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04
Mrs NJ r. Whitfield III Mar

Mrs. NJ. r.. Whitfield III Mar
shall was here a few days this
week the guest OF her sister
Mrs. Evic Slaughter. Mrs. Whit
field has just reached home from
a delightful trip TO Colorado, Cal
ifornia and other points OF inter
est. returning thrhugh the des-
crt via The Southern Pacific To
ElPaso.
MIS-. NJ. NJ Haughn Of New Or
leans was in the city the past
week visiting her nephews, NJ. l..
and +. f. Knapp and fanatics.
Mrs. Haughh was once a resi-
dent of Jefferson. and her hus-
band was County Judge at the
time he was killed. Mrs. Haughn
is now superintendent of a larg e
school in New Orleans. She
left last Saturday for New York
Oh business before returning
home.
Prof. F.. +. Knapp, wife and
master Edward who have been
here for the past six weeks visit
ing his bro. M. l.. Knapp and
family at Oak Park Poultry Farm
and looking a location with the
intention of making his home
here the early part of January,
have just returned to there home
in Itchaca Mich. Prof. Knapp
is much pleased with the bright
prospect for the advancement of
the building up of Jefferson in
the near future. Prof. Knapp
is a refined educated gentleman
and an able lawyer The law
yers and the people of Jefferson
will gladly welcome Mr.. Knapp
and his family and hope nothing
will prevent his returning in
January.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04
Card OF Thanks.

We women of the w. G.. T. T..
wish to express our gratitude for
the efficient help we had in our
recent effort to rid our State of
evil. We were fortunate in hay
ing so earnest, so active aworker
as Mr.. Preston for county chair
man; we were fortunate in Sc
curing Miss Moseley to train
our children so beautifully
and we were fortunate in having
the Jimplecute so devotedly to
plead our cause. We appreciate
the sacrifices they all made to
help us to defend our country
from the most pitiless and say
age foe that ever threatened any
land. They were our leaders,
but in our hearts are treasured
many other names of those who
labored valiently and gave much
to help our noble cause. God
bless the children! They went
out that day to defend their
homes and their characters, to
battle for the right. May they
never give up until Texas is free,
And God bless those brave col
ored people. who dared to over
come obstacles and to take q
stand for the good.
We would thank every man.
every woman, every child who
befriended our interests. God
bless them all.
0, people of Marion county,
you who stood by us, let US trust
in God and renew zeal, We can.
not afford to give up. We must
not deliver our childred to the
snares of the liquor trust. Car
thago delenda est.'
Committee.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04
False Rum0rS.

The Jimplecute has been in
formed that rumors were going
over the county of misappropria-
ton of some funds by certain
leading colored preacher, when
investigated there was no founda-
ton as there were no funds, and
all rumors of other causes have
no foundation. If preachers are
not allowed to instruct their
members to follow the right
path and warn them from evil,
what right have they? They
are ordained to work for God
and againgt all that is evil.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04
The Election.

Inc election Is over anu we
have had time for sober retiec-
ton upon the result and what
led thereto.
According to the Jimplecute's
figures. which are no doubt cor
rect, this county went wet by
by 80 majority. 1t is plainly
evident that the State went wet
by the ignorant, irresponsible
negro vote. The returns show
that the white people of Jeffer-
son and of Marion county are
largely pro. 1t seems to me we
are not at all consistent in our
management of county affairs.
If saloons can be forced on the
people by ignorant negro votes,
why not let the same crowd
elect our county officers? If we
can complacently see this crowd
trample under foot, by their
votes, the prayers, tears and
pleadings of the godly mothers
and innocent children of our
homes, we certainly, if consist
ent, will not object to the same
crowd saying who shall fill our
county Offices. ! am sure we
have some honest, upright ne
groes who are neither led nor
bought, but who vote according
to the dictates of their own con
sciences; and nothing in this
communication has any refer
ence to them. But ! speak Of
that class of ignorant, venal ne
groes, the crowd usually found
loating around the saloons and
other immoral places. This is
the class that voted against the
amendment and it is this set that
is relied on to bring saloons back
to Jefferson. If we are going to
permit this, | say again, let's be
consistent and do away with the
white primary and go back to
the days when Jefferson had a
negro deputy sh eriff.
Another evident fact concern
ing this crowd is, that the only
qualification, of a large majority
of them was a poll tax receipt,
perhaps illegally obtained.
What right has such a voter
to decide the moral and economic
questions affecting the welfare
of every home in the county?
Who will deny that prohibition
is the one question now before
the people affecting the moral
and economic welfare of every
community in the State? Who
must settle this question? The
ignorant and vicious or the NOR
al and intelligent people? Igno-
rance and vice never has and
never will rule intelligenc and
virtue Prohibition is ques-
ton for the white people to set
tie.
White men pay most Of the
taxes that support the colored
schools and whitei men pay
the increased court and police
expenses incurred by the whis-
key traffic; and white women suf-
fer the heartbreaking sorrows
of ruined children and desolate
homes, brought upon them by
the votes of ignorant, transient,
irresponsible negroes. Our suff'
rage laws are disgrace and a
shame upon our boosted clviliza-
ton and double shame upon
our manhood if we do not rise
up as one man and demand a
pure ballot
j. WOODSON.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04
Wells Fargo Express Co.

Wells Fargo Express Co. took
charge on the LIST, with no change
of force at Jefferson. J. A. Hay
good as agent, al Faviel as de
livery clerk and Chief, the big
white horse, is pulling the new
wagon, which is some lighter
than the old wagon, and red and
black in color. Business is go
ing on just the same. a reduc-
ton of rates of % per cent went
into effect when they took charge
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04
Cotton and It's Conditions.

The very hattering prospects
of cotton of two weeks ago has
been materially changed by the
ravages of green lice, otherwise
known as Honey Dew" 1t is
impossible to tell what the ex-
tent of the damage of this pest
will be, as it is scattered all over
the State and in many places the
plant is shedding both leaves and
fruit. | have advised the con.
tinuous cultivation OF cotton to
keep up growth, thus enabling
the plant to resist the effects of
the lice. | find that cotton wilt
is also causing cotton 20 die in
spots. This disease can be dis
tinguished from root rot, which
it somewhat resembles, by cut
ting the roots of plants affected.
If the bark of the root appear
sound. but upon being cut across
show dark streaks, running para
llel with the grain of the wood,
you may know il is wilt, and be-
careful To keep the seed of such
cotton infested spots separated
from your other seed, as the
spore that produces wilt can be
conveyed to other fields, by the
seed, great care should be taken
TO prevent the spread of this
worst of cotton diseases. The
L. >. Government prints bulle-
tine, No. 333, on cotton wilt,
which will be furnished on appli-
cation 10 the Bureau of Plant In
duStry. DAVIS Bees.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04
A Negro Whipped.

Some trouble took place Wed
nesday about midnight in which
some white boys attempted to
whip negre boy; the wrong boy
was caught but his father came
out and it was stopped, The boy
they wanted left town. We un.
derstand the cause was he was
insulting to Il young white girl
People wont stand for this, yet
when the wrong parties get hurt
it might be best 10 put such in
the hands of the law.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04
For Sale,

One 10xl2 Steam Engine,
One 42x12 Tubular Boiler,
One 6tx12 Engine,
One 36xl2 Tubular Boiler,
One II horse power Gasoline
Engine. G.. w. BROWN,
Jefferson, Tex.
June -. 1911. jy-S
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04
ProtraCted Meeting.

\ meeting viii start at Blac-
jack School House Sunday, Au-
gust 9th, and be conducted by
Rev. j. ). Lewis, who will be
assisted by some singers and
personal workers from this place.
An are invited 20 attend these
services.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04

The Marion County Abstract
Company has earned the repu
tation of thorough and accurate
work that will compare with any
company in the State. a nice
piece of work was seen recently
that for execution and finish
could not be excelled The gen
eral manager has been engaged
in abstract work for over thirty
five years and his legal work Is
perfect
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04

A protracted meeting will be
commenced at Hometown at II
a. N. Sunday, August 18th, 1911.
Pastor r. II. Nesmith will be
assisted by Rev. Chas. ID. Owens,
of Center, Texas, in conducting
the services and the presence,
cooperation, spmpat h y n d
prayers of all are very earnestly
desired and requested.
s. w. MOSELEY,
HOWeltOn Church Clerk.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04

The residence of Mrs. NJ. f..
Whitfield, now occupied by Mr.,
and Mrs. IAN Thurman is having
Il new coat of paint put on and
with other improvements makes
it have a handsome appearance.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04
American Express Co.

The American Express Co.
have made joint office with the
NJ. X. & +. Railway Co and Geo.
w. Russell is agent for both
companies. The American has
night service; they have wagon
and deliver all packages.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04
For Sale.

Have a COW with young calf
for sale. Apply to
Mrs. Eli Moore,
Jefferson, Texas, Route No. ;.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04

The voters of School District
No. 2 will hold a local tax election
August 10th, for the purpose Of
levying 10 cents on the 500 valu-
alton for school purposes.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04

4 good meeting has been go
ing on at kellyville all the week,
conducted by Rev l.. 4. Mathew
son, with good attendance and
considerable feeling manifested.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04
June 10. 1911.
Notice.

Mrs. j. Woodson is agent for
the Breath Right" Shoulder
brace. They are easily adjusted
and the most comfortable worn.
Recommended by physicians.
Give her your orders. Phone
1SJ.
r or u doses "ONS' will cure any
case OF Chills and Fever. Price 25c. go
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04
First Baptist Church.

There will be services at / a.
III. and S;l5 p. m. All invited to
come and Worship with US.
". S. BOMAR, Pastor.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04

Work on the new W. O. w.
hall is getting along very we'll
and all is nearly completed ex-
cept the windows and gallery on
the Austin Street side.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04

G.. w. Carlson has just had a
new coat of paint put on his home
on Austin street which adds
greatly to it's appearance.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04

Itch relieved in 80 minutes by
Wonlto,d's Sanitary Lotion Never
fis Sold by W J. Sedberry,
Druggists. apoO
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04

Miss Mary Grow, who has
been i'll with fever for four weeks
we are glad to say is clear Of
fever and able to sit up for a
short time.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04

Home grown watermelons have
been plentiful on the market for
the past week and selling at old
times prices, five and ten cents.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04
For Rent.

A nice cottage to rent on Soda
S treet, close in, apply to.
j. II. ROwell, ST..
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04
public Meeting.

All Citizens are requested to
meet at the Court House at &c
A. M. Monday the 9TH, to take
action about the Sewer Fran
chise under consideration by the
City Council, Which will be
passed or rejected at their next
meeting.
! M DEWARE
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04

Commissioners Court will
meet in regular session the sec
ond Monday in August.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04

Woman loves a clear, rosy complex
ion. Burdock Blood Bitters puriiies
the blood. clears the skin. restores rud-
dy, sound health. All Druggists,
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04

Marion county had few pea
ches to ripen this season and
what did sold for fancy prices in
the home market-SOme 500
ner bnShel or more
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04

There's nothing so good for sore
throat as DR.. Thomas Electric Oil.
Cures it in few hours. Relieves any
pain in any part. All Druggists.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04
For Rent

The Mccoy place in the north.
ern suburbs of town. Apply TO
Mrs. Charles Leete.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04

3 or 4 doses 1866" will cure any
case of Chills and Fever. Price 25c. go
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04

Miss Ethel Stringfellov has
been III for thirty five days with
typhoid fever and her many
friends are pleased 10 learn that
her fever i not so high and that
she j. improving from this long
Siege 90 fever.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04
Prohibition Statement.

To the Honorable County
Judge Of Marion County, Jeffer-
son, Texas.
Dear Sir:
/ hand you herein a statement
of receipts and expenditures by
our county Prohibition organiza-
ton during the recent campaign.
These figures do not include
some donations to the Anti Sal
DON League and other State or
CARNATIONS, which did not pass
through my hands:
RECEIPTS.
From Finance Committee of
County organization ........S SO. 30
Collections at meetings. 80. IS
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04

The first open boil of cotton
was sent to the Jimplecute office
last Friday, July 2Sth, and was
sent by John Doughtry, colored,
who lives out on Route 1. He
reports a good crop.
Monday the second open boil
was sent in by j. n. Henderson
on Route No, ,. Mr.. Henderson
has a fine crop.
"Puss IN Boots" a spectacular
fairy drama will be given at the
opera house this Friday, night
for benefit Jefferson Imperial
Band. Some hundred young
people with home talent take part
with Mr.. Lee, the director, in the
leading role One of Jefferson :
most beautiful young matrons
takes the roll of queen.
The Pros have filed their ex-
pence account for the Amend
ment campaign in Marion Coun.
ty. Now the ants shall be re-
quired 10 file their account for
same. The law requires these
accounts TO be- filed with the
County Judge.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04
J. NJ. BEWARE
PrstraCted Meeting at Hometown

Mayor protein
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04
First Open Boil Sent TO JimpleCute

HoWelton Church Clerk.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-05
ACCEPTED FOR ANNAPOLIS.

Annapolis, Md, May 5.-One hun
dred and forty candidates for admis-
sion to the Naval Academy as mid
shipmen were accepted by the academ-
ic board at the academy from among
the $50 who took the mental tests in
Washington in mid-April.
The successful candidates include
the following, their physical examina-
tions to be held later:
Tennessee-Elijah G. Arnold, Will
liam D. Thomas Leon Trusdale, Jr.
Arkansas-Harold d. Barton, Hugh
E. Woodward.
Texas-John H. camp-map, Solomon
F. Clark, Dallas D. Dupre, James NJ
Lewis.
Kentucky D. Lee, Ralpt
R. Morgan.
Oklahoma. G. Essley, Finney B
Smith.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-05
Hopes So Far In Vain.

Ell Paso, Texas, May 5.-Cherishing
the hope that history might repeat it.
self and that the same General Diaz,
who crushed the invasion of Napoleon
the Third at the battle of Puebla
would choose the anniversary again to
save the honor of his country, this
time by public announcement of his
intention to relinquish the presidency,
the insurrecto leaders at Madero camp
across the Rio Grande waited expect.
antly today for news from Mexico
City.
| Judge Carabajal, the government
peace envoy, remained in his room
awaiting reply to Madero's demand
that Diaz make public his intention to
resign. The rebel peace ENJOYS de-
clared that it is useless to continue
the peace conference until definite re-
ply to the demand for Diaz's resigna-
, tion is received.
Anxiety For Americans.
J Washington, May INCREASING
anxiety of the approaching alarm is
: felt by the administration officials for
I the Americans in Mexico, especially
in the vicinity of Acapulco, on the
west coast. Conditions described as
intolerable have been reported by Am
bassador Wilson to the State Depart
ment. 1t is probable the naval forces
/ will be ordered to Acapulco immedi-
ately.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-05
DAUGHTERS GO
NEXT TO NATCHEz
U. D. C. Ends Fifteenth Annual Con-
vention at Meridian-Mrs. slaugh-
ter Recording Secretary.

Meridian, Miss, May 5.-The fif-
teenth annual convention of the Mis-
sissippi division, United Daughters Of
the Confederacy was concluded yes
terday afternoon. Natchez was Sc
lected as the next place of meeting
over Charleston, Tupelo, Aberdeen
and Hattiesburg. With the nomina-
tion of Natchez, Hattiesburg and
Charleston withdrew. Mrs. Lizzie
George Henderson of Greenwood, pro-
posed the river city and her motion
was seconded by Miss May White
head, of Jackson. 1t carried unan-
imously.
Mrs. Lizzie Scales Slaughter, of
Starkville, was named as recording
secretary today, Miss Fannie Allen, of
Winona, who had been previously
elected to that office, announcing her
inability to serve because of other du
ties.
Before adjourning the convention
went on record as favoring Mrs. Bes
sic Hoslkins White, of Paris, Tenn, as
president-general to be selected at the
next general convention at Richmond
1 A resolution was also adopted provid
ing for the committee to go before the
State text book commission and urge
the elimination of such books in thu
public schools as do not deal fairly
with the South.
Mrs. Birdsong, of Edwards, Mrs
Collier, of Vicksburg, and Mrs. Leigh
of Columbus, were named as a com
mittee to pass judgment as to th'
worth of Miss Mary Kimbrough's his
tory of Jefferson Davis, and Mrs. Nc
., Gregor, of Hattiesburg, Mrs. Howarth
of West Point, Mrs. McInnis, of Me
ridian and Mrs. Mussel White, O
Kosciusko, were made members of tn
historical committee.