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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-03

TT may be the difficulty of securing
 attractive mourning may be traced to the fact that the custom of wearing 1t Is fast declining. However, as there is always demand, the local dealers keep tucked away a few very smart models for sale to those who at al, times, and to suit any convention will be appropriately clothed. There are not many. for the period of mourn ing-the mourning that wears the sign and symbol of veil and crepe--is short and ever shorter. At Drennen and Company's speciality is being made of mourning goods The blouses and hats --not in large numbers, to be sure arc well chosen and tasteful; the tail- ored suits also have these character istics. An especially smart bodice is built of crepe meteor: on the colla and introduced In the short yoke Is a clever use of crepe. The sleeves are long and well Hitting: these as well as the tiny buttons which trim them, have the touch of crepe. dull Jap silk, with crepe chiffon garnitures is another chic article.
 The hats are chiefly built of a dull black silk. with quills and choux of the same their air of smartness comes s..sss"...,,..............
 Thus the sum of the seasons sartorIaI requirements is-anything, everything; so you wfa . ope iV
 gives distinction to her clothes no matter what they are, in the way she steps," local critic of femininity. says:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-03

The blouses. as you find them this sea- son, are the most gladsome surprise of all to the shopper. Today 1t is possible to buy variety of lovely models either made by hand or well made by machine
 The materials are of the finest and yet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-03

SHdtH IT. dHu que may uDu the materiais m an astonishing variety, Including the ones which lend them selves most beautifully--white chiffon cloth, imperial crepe, crepe meteor ana crepe de chine. simplicity and dis tlictiun of design Is one of the restric- tions in the making. This type or mourning, by the way, Is worn by the widow of MT. John Jacob Astor. It has been used here--in fact, last season her first appearances after the be- reavement of distinguished Birming ham divine were made by his daugh- ter in dull white gowns, hats and furs. The one drawback to this kind Of nnurning npparel--whjch everyone ad- mires--is the smoke and dust of which it must be admitted Birmingham gets more than its due.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-03

not from materials but from the lines. The wells which accompany them. vary with the depth of the mourning. For lighter wear some exquisitely becoming black lace of heavy weave. with a band of gros grain ribbon--or crepe Of tho same width-is shown, just as in the sketch.
 The shops are also showing the fab ries for all-white mourning. This deserves to be more generally appreciated. Etiquette prescribes cer- tain restrictions. of course, but 1t is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-03

be found to fit in the neck, while running the required length to the arm, in one and the same garment. You find them
 everywhere, and as this is one article that you want in hurry when you want it
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Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-02-08
W. S. TERRY FOR SHERIFF.

The Jimplecute is authorized
and instructed to announce w.
S. Terry as a candidate for Sher-
if of Marion county, subject to
the action of the Citizens White
Primary.
Mr.. Terry is a native Of the
county and comes before the
voters well known, as he served
them two terms as sheriff in 1904
and 1903 and his record as an
officer is remembered by all and
needs no commentator. He
has been urged and solicited to
make the race again and he asks
a consideration of his claims
from the voters of the county
promising to serve them to the
best of his ability and to enforce
the law against all law breakers.
Remember his claims on the day
of the primary, as he will appre-
clate your support
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-02-08
GEO. T. TODD FOR COUNTY ATT0R.
NEY.

Being authorized and instruct
ed the Jimplecute is pleased to
announce Geo. II. Todd for re-
election as County Attorney of
Marion county, subject to the
action of the Citizens White Pri-
mary.
Capt. Todd has spent more
than forty years in Jefferson and
is widely known as an able and
efficient counselor and friend of
the people. He has made an
able county attorney for two
terms and he comes before the
people with good record for
past work and assures them that
he will appreciate the support
given him in the campaign and
on the day Of the primary He
assures them that if reelected
to serve the people of Marion
county faithfully and conscien-
tiouSly.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-02-08
c. A. StutZ for Tax Collector.

In this issue the Jimplecute is
authorized and instructed to an
nounce the name of G. A. Stut2
as q candidate for Tax Collector
of Marion county, subject to the
action of the White Citizens Pri-
mary, Mr.. Stutz is a native OF
the county; has spent his entire
life among us, and is widely and
favOrably known. He possesses
fine business traits and is emf
nently qualified to perform the
duties of the Office to which he
aspires. He will very much APP
preciate a fair and just consider
alton of his claims, and promises
that if chosen to preside over the
affairs of the Office he will do so
with all the zeal and ability he
has, in appreciation of the favors
thus bestowed.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-02-08
J. T. KING FOR TAX COLLECTOR

The Jimplecute is authorized
and instructed TO announce j. T,
King as a candidate for Tax Col
lector of Marion county, subject
to the action of the Citizens
White Primary.
Mr.. King is too well and IA
vorably known to need common
dation. HE is man of fine abih-
" and ably fitted to ill the po.
sition he announces for; is q
bookkeeper and clerk by occu.
patton. He expects 10 make as
active campaign as possible, bu,
osks fair consideration of his
candidacy by the voters and
promises If elected 10 do his bes'
TO fill the Office 10 the satisfac
uon OF every one. Give his
claims due consideration on the
day of the primary.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-02-08
L. E. PURSsELL FOR COUNTY CLERK

The Jimplecute is authrized
and instructed to announce the
name Of L. E. Purssell as a can
didate for County Clerk, subject
TO the action of the Citizens
White Primary.
Mr.. Purssell is so well and ia,
vorably known that he needs lit.
tie commentator from us to
place his ability before the vot-
ers. He has been here FOX a
long time and was with the
Clark e. Boice Lumber Co. for a
number of years in charge of
their commisary department,
and is now with Hussey & Whe-
Ian in the tie business. He is
ably fitted for the position Of
county clerk and will fill it with
ability if chosen by the voters to
do SO. He asks a fair considera-
ton Of his claims from the hands
of the voters on the primary
election.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-02-08
VIM. CLARK FOR COUNTY JUDGE.

In this issue the Jimplecute is
authorized and instructed to an,
nounce the name of VIM. Clark
as a candidate for the office OF
County Judge of Marion County,
subject to the action of the Citi-
zens' White Primary.
VIM. Clark has been one of Ma
rion county's leading citizen 5 for
years, and in 1898 he was leader
in the White Primary move, and
was chairman for a number OF
terms, which he served to the en-
tire satisfaction of all. He has
ever been foremost in all good
moves for the best interest OF
the county He has never come
before the people for an Office,
but always supported the nomine
with an mistaken democratic
faith and home pride sentiment.
He is eminenty fitted for the po-
sition to which he has announced
at the solicitation of friends. He
nov solicitS your careful consid-
Grafton of his claims, and will ap
preciate your vote and influence
on the day of primary. See card
from Mr.. Clark in this issue.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-02-08
MISS ALICE EMMERr FOR COUNTY
SUPERINTENDENT.

The Jimplccutc - authorized
and instructed Ia announce Miss
Alice Emmert as candidate for
reelection as County Superin-
tendent, subject TO the action of
the Citizens White Primary.
Miss Emmert is now serving
her second t-rm as County Su-
perintendent of Pablo Schools
and we believe has given univer.
sal satisfaction. 1t is well known
that all schools in the county are
in better condition and that many
new school houses have been
built and equipped since her SUI
pervision. Miss Emmert is a
lady of fine ability and well tit.
ted for the position which she
has so ably filed. No hardship
is too severe when duty calls her.
She faces all kinds of weather
when making trips to her schools
in all sections of the county
She comes before the voters with
this splendid record of being the
best superintendent of public
schools Marion county has ever
had. Size will greatly appreci-
ate the fair consideration of her
claims from the voters on the
day of the primary.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-02-08
NIB. WEBB FOR TAX ASSESSOR

The Jimplecute is authorized
and instructed to announce N, b.
Webb for reelection to the office
Of Tax Assessor of Marion coun
ty, subjact to the action of the
White Citizens Primary. Mr..
Webb is now filing his first term
as tax assessor. He is so well
know and his record so good du-
ring his term of Office that he
needs no commentator from us.
He has made an efficient assessor
and gives careful attention to all
details Of his Office. He is worthy
Of your closest consideration and
will appreciate the vote and in
huence Of his constituents on the
day of primary election, promis-
ing the faithful performance Of
duty in future as in the past.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-02-08
PERSONAL MENTION

Mrs. J. l.. Wood is visiting
friends i'm Comet this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry +. Rand
of Alexandra In. are guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. h Walker this
week.
Hon. n. w. Vaughan of Texar.
kama candidate for Congress, in
this first district, was in the city
Tuesday.
A. +. Forbes and Mr.. Horne
who moved here recently from
Oklahoma, were callers at Jimp,
office Saturday
Mrs. j, r. Russell was here
from Blocker, to visit her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. E. G.
Latham Sunday.
Mrs. NJ. l.. Knapp and little
daughter Cordelia are in Ft.
Worth visiting daughter Mrs.
w. II. Moore and friend.
Mrs. f. M. Schellinger and
daughter Bulah took Mol for
FIT. Worth to visit her sister Mr..
w. II. Moore and friends,
r. Il. Taylor was in attendance
on he district court at Linden
on Monday and Tuesday; and at
Tyler on Thursday and Friday
on business in the Federal court.
He will return home Saturday.
Hon. b. B, Sturgeon of Paris,
candidate for congress in this
the first district was in the city
Tuesday morning on his way to
Daingerfield where he had an APP
pointment. Mr. Sturgeon is go
ing over the district in the inter
est of his candidacy.
Robert beware reached home
from Colorado last Friday and
will remain at the home of his
father Capt. J. NJ. beware to re-
cover from the effects of being
caught in a Colorado blizzard.
His left hand was amputated
and part Of a finger on his right
hand a small part Of one ear
while his feet suffered from the
cold yet he is able to get aboutsa
little on them.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-02-08
A. D. CRAVER FOR SHERIFF.

In this issue the Jimplecute is
authorized and instructed TO an
nounce a. ID. Crayer as a candid
ate for sheriff of Marion county,
subject to the action of the Cit.
zens' White Primary. Mr.. Ora
yer is we'll and favordh!y !,aowu
in the county; has lived i'm this
precinct for many years. and has
been justice of the peace and Is
now county commissioner. Mr..
Craver made a good race in the
last election for sheriff; and he
now comes before the people ask
ing their influence and support,
assuring the voters that if elected
he will strive 90 do his full duty
as an officer of the county. Con
slider we'll his claims on the day
OF primary.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-02-08
Domestic Science.

The Mothers Club has cham
pioned the cause of domestic
science for the Jefferson Public
School.
This club by donations from
members and from Mr.. j. B.
Hussey has forty-fve dollars
pledged, Mr.. Hussey donating
twenty-five dollars.
The dues of the club by June
will amount to fifty dollars. 1t
now remains to raise the remain
ing one hundred, fifty dollars.
Only eight members have been
interviewed; what will the others
do? Will not friends of educa
ton contributes With help from
the trustees and the five hundred
dollars, that the State will give,
will make one thousand dollars
an ample sum for installing the
work. Only ..one hundred fifty
dollars lacking to construct and
equip building for the purpose
Let US begin the work at the
opening Of next term, Sept. 1912
Will you work for itp Some OF
the leading cities of the u. s.
are making industrial training
compulsory.
Alice Emmprt.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-02-08
i'm. THOMAS FOR COUNTY JUDGE

The Jimplecute is authorized
and instructed to announce j. N.
Thomas as candidate for Coun-
ty Judge of Marion county, sub
Jet TO the action Of the Citizens
White Primary, Mr.. Thomas is
an old citizen and a man of sterl-
ing worth and ability; and he is
we'll and favorably known by the
people of the county. He made
the race for county Judge in 1910
and he was accorded a handsome
vote. He feels justified in com
ing again before the people, and
solicit the support Of all inclined
to give his claims that favora-
bic consideration which he strives
to merit. He will be a conscien-
tious official if chosen to preside
over the important duties of the
office, and will look well after the
affairs of the county and spare no
pains in conducting the affairs Of
the office.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-02-08
In ths District Coun 81 The United States
iev Tho Eastern District Or Texas: Jei.
tersen Division: In Bankruptcy.

Iu the Matter of A. w. Stanford
Bankrupt. No. 332.
TO the Creditors of A. w. Stan
ford, Bankrupt, of the County of
Marion and District aforesaid
Notice is hereby given. that on
the 9th day of Jan. 1912, the said
A. w. Stanford was duly judged
and declared Bankrupt, and that
the First meeting of Creditors in
said Bankruptcy will be held in
my office in Tyler, Texas, on the
9th day of Feb, 1912, at 10
o'clock in the forenoon, when and
where said Creditors may attend,
prove their claims, examine the
Bankrupt, elect Trustee, and
transact such other business as
may properly come before said
meeting.
HAMPSON GARY
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Tyler, Texas, Jan. 20, 1912.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-02-08
JUDGE R. 4. LOOMS FOR COUNTY
JUDGE

The Jimplecutc is authorized
and instructed 10 announce
Judge r. A. Loomis for re-elec.
ton as County Judge of Marion
County, subject to the action of
the Citizens White Primary.
Judge LOOMS is now serving
his third term in this most i'm
portant position as head OF the
county affairs and has through
out his terms of Office striven
to the best of his ability to give
satisfaction to all. During Judge
LOOMS administration he has
seen taxes lowered and property
valuations increased; he is a
strong advocate of good roads
and in the past year or two he
has seen that the county has
purchased a good road grader
and fine team to use with it; he
has given his personal supervis-
ion to nearly every road in the
county and seen that they were
worked right and now the last
road has been gone over This
road grader work has put the
roads of Marion coudty in better
condition than at any time in
their history, and good roads in
crease property valuations.
Judge LOomiS comes before the
voters with a record of goodroad
builder and one who looks care
fully after the business affairs of
the county. He asks your suf-
frage and influence in the prima
ry and if reelected, to continue
to dischage the duties Of his
Office to the best interest of his
constituency.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-02-08
Frank T. Graham for Tax Assessor

The Jimplecut is authorized
and instructed to announce
Frank II. Graham as candidate
for Tax Assessor, subject to the
action of the Citizens White Pri-
mary.
Mr.. Graham is native born
citizen Of Jefferson, is we'll edu-
Gated and highly capable Of per-
forming all the duties of the Off,
ce which he aspires to. This is
the first time he has ever offered
for public Office. He is well
known all over the county. His
father, the late Charles G.. Ora
ham, served the county ably for
years as district clerk, and Frank
being chip off the old block, "
will make the same record if
chosen by the voters. He asks
a careful consideration of his
candidacy from the voters on the
day of the primary.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-02-08
L. B Todd, for Justice ef Peace,
Precinct J.

The Jimplecute is authorized
and instructed to announce l.. b.
Todd for reelection to the Office
of Justice Of the Peace for pre-
cinct No. 3, (Jefferson) subject to
the action Of the Citizens White
Primary. Judge Todd is so well
and favorably known that he
needs no commentator. He ha s
held the Office for several terms,
and his experience and qualitica-
tons eminently fit him for the
position to serve the people un-
biased and with equal justice to
all who come before him with
grievances to.adjust-and penal
ties to atone. He will appreciate
the voters kind considerations
in his behalf on the occasion Of
the primary election to decide
the choice Of the people OF the
candidates for the respective
precinct and county Offices.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-02-08
j. M. WALKER FOR PUBLIC WEIGHER

The Jimplecute is authorized
and instructed to announce the
name Of J. M. Walker as can
didate for Public Weigher of
Marion county, subject to the
action of the Citizens White
Primary.
Mr.. Walker came to Texas u
yedrs ago and has lived in Cass
and Harrison counties and in
Marion county for the past four
years and is favorably known to
many. He is well qualified for
the position he aspires to and
is most worthy gentleman.
He will appreciate your vote and
influence. He promises to tire AT
everyone fair in weighing cotto II
and will serve all TO the best Of
his ability. Give him claims
due consideration on the day of
the primary.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-02-08
G. M. JONES FOR DISTRICT CLERK

The Jimplecute is authorized
and instructed TO announce G.. M
Jones as a candidate for re-elec-
ton as district clerk, subject TO
the action of the Citizens White
Primary. Mr.. Jones is now serv-
ing his first elected term, but
was appointed first 10 ill out an
unexpired term made vacant by
the death of a former clerk. He
has made a good record, and is
always found attentive to his
work and gives satisfaction to all
who have business in his office.
He asks for your support and in
Hucucc, and If elected viii make
just as good clerk in future as he
has i'm the past. He viii appre-
ciate your support at the coming
primary.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-02-08

To the voters and citizens Of Ma.
rion county.
Having made the race for
sheriff in 1910 against one of the
most popular men in the county
and having received good vote
has induced me TO again seek the
nomination, with the sincere be-
lief that my many friends have
faith in my competency and
ability TO perform the duties of
the Office having made a good
race at that time ana having an
nounded at it's close that | would
again be a candidate in 1912. l
feel that the citizens Of this
county will view the matter in
the light that should have some
preference in selection as a can
didate to fill this important office.
have livcd in Marion county
for thirty years, / have served as
Justice of the Peace for four
years and Commissioner for six
years, now the question is will
your vote and influence for the
first term or the other two men
for the third term, this is my
earnest appeal to you to give
my claims to this Office careful
consideration and give me your
vote and influence at the coming
primary if elected | shall con
duct the affairs Of the office i'm
partially and efficiently.
Very Respectfully
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-02-08
The Chill Blast OF Winter

Should be Il warning to all that
it is essential to health and com
fort that you be prepared to meet
each cold snap by buying from us,
Blankets, wool and wool nap.
Comforts, plain and mercerized
at marveliously reduced prices.
We are Offering them at prices
in touch Of the pocket books Of
all. Our reduction price is a
fact. Give us q call and be con.
vinced. u. Eldridge.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-02-08
An Invitation to You.

The c.. p ladies want you
No one else on earth will do
Read this, and say, I'll go and see
The place they have reserved for
Each one a welcome we will show
And give you feast from Mexico.
French menu we'll serve with
lavish hand,
Give y)l tea, with tie maid from
Japan.
And all we will ask of you
Is to come and bring a quarter, do
On Friday the ninth from three
to ten.
Come ladies, children, likewise
men.
Hussey * Wheland building
The old Perkins stand.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-02-08
MATT TAYLOR FOR CONSTABLE.

In this issue the Jimplecute -
authorized and instructed 20 an
nCuuce Matt Taylor for Consta-
Bile of Precinct No. 3, Marion
county, subject 10 the action of
the Citizens White Primary.
Matt Taylor was appointed by
the court ofill ont the uneNp.red
term of office made vacant by
resignation. he has made a
good and efficient officer and
faithful ln his dntics. He comes
before the voters for tae nrs'
time and solicit, their support
for constable 20 the coming pri
mary.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-02-08
COU e Y

We are authorized and instructed to
announce all candidates under this
head tor County and Precinct Officers
of Marion county, subject to the action
of tie said White Primary. They
pledge themselves to abide the results
of said primary election.
For District Clerk:
G. NJ. JONES
For County Judge:
r. A. LOOMS =
WIN. CLARK
J. N. THOMAS
For County Attorney:
GEO. 7. TODD
For County Clerk:
w. f. JONES
L. E. PURSSELL
For Sheriff;
w. b. STALLCUP
w. S. TERRY
A. d. CRAVER
For Tax Collector:
j. /. KING
G. \. STUTZ
For Tax Assessor:
n. b. WEBB n
FRANK T. GRAHAM
For County Superintendent of Educa-
tiou:
ALICE EMMERT 4
For Public Weigher;
". ii. NESBE1T
J. NJ. WALKER
For Justice of the Peace, Prec. g.
l.. b. TODD
For Constable. Prec. No. 3;
MATT TAYLOR
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-02-08

On Feb. 14th Valentines day
the W. II, M. S. will entertain
their friends land their friend
friends) at the residence Of Mr..
and Mrs. b. II. Sherrells from 4
until II o'clock. Everybody
envited come. Free will Offering
Press Rep't.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-02-08
Public Program OF B. Y. P. U.

The young people Of the list
Baptist church will give a public
program at the LIST Baptist
church Sunday evening 7,30
o'clock Feb. nth 1912 The pro
gram will be well worth hearing.
The young people has given us
several good programs before
and we expect to have a treat
Sunday nigth. The program
apear Ina am other colum Of this
issue Every one is most cor.
daily invited % come \ vel
come hand and "a warm church
for an. BE sure 20 come.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-02-08
Notice.

l occupy the large two-story
resident OF ". J. Sedberry west
81 Katy depot corner Of Soda
and Bouham street Have four
large rooms for rent any one
wishing rooms can 90 well By
seeing. a. ID Ford
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-02-08

Do you know that more real danger
turks in q common cold than any other
or the minor ailments? Tho safe way
is TO take Chamberlain Cough Rene
dY, a thoroughly reli able preparation,
and rid yourself of the cold As quickly
ss possible. This remedy IL for sale by
Allen Urquhart and all druggists.