The La Grange Journal. (La Grange, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 13, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 24, 1887 Page: 3 of 4
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Religious.—Regular service at the Meth-
odist church every Sabbath at 11 a. m. and
7| p. m.—Sabbath school at * a. m.
itxv. O. B. Caldwkll will preach at the
Presbyterian church in this eitv on the 1st
and 3rd Sabbaths of each mouth.
St. James Church.—Services at 10:30 a.
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W. G. W. Smith, Rector.
The Journal it authorized to announce
Mr. Charles J. Bradshaw, as a candidate for
city attorney, at the ensuing city election,
to t e held on the 6th of April.
The Journal is authorized to announce
JUDGE J. t\8TIEHL, as a candidate for
Mayor of LaGrange, at the ensuing election.
The Journal is authorized to announce
- Captain W. H. LEDBETTER as a candidate
for mayor of LaGrange, at the ensuing city
The Journal is authorized to announce
R. J. GOODE as a candidate for mayor of
Is&range at the ensuing election.
Local News.
—Read E. & II Walkers advertise-
ment. They have beea and honey for
sale. ___
—“Klinger Etchings” and “Schulen
burg Shimmings” crowded out of this
issue. ___
—H. Studemann has a few Stude-
baker wagons left. If you want one,
call early.
—If yon want a mower go to J. B
Carter & Br-s they sell the celebrated
DCering mower.
—Prof. Z. A. Hall has opened a
• dancing academy In Ledbetter’s Hall.
i£ee card in another column.
Whi. Papkk-400,000 rolls embrace-
lag the latest designs, for sale by
Jamss Bute,
(12ztL) Houston.
For Sale—Two lots with Improve-
ments; lots No. 7 and 8, block 44, La
Grange. Apply to . B
(12x$0 A, Ruppeksbero. campaign against
Carter baa received ion tabs
mat tiist summer la at hand
j&i.
these are articles that are indispensable
to a family using ice. < «■
—P. X, Carter has received a very-
fine line of pocket cutlery and scissors,
knfvevranging in price from $1.00 to
$6.00, and scissors warranted never to
toee their edge. ,
—The editor acknowledges with
, the receipt of an invitation to
Aschen. of the firm of A. Heintze
k Co, Oldenburg, wasgm our streets
Monday.
Mrs. E A. Hart, of Winchester ac-
companied by her son,
Tnesdav, shopping.
Mr. Natt Holman and family, of
Pecan neighborhood, was visiting rela-
tive* here Monday. f
Prof. R P. Kirk left Tuesday morn-
log for San Antonio, and will probably
be absent all the week.
United States Marshal Rankin came
down from Austin last week and spent
several days with his family.
Miss Cornelia Dabney, of Houston,
who baa been visiting friends here left
on yesterday’s train for home.
Mr. Walter Ledbetter, a member oi
the tiainsville Bar, arrived last week
on a visit to relatives and friends.
Mr. Nat Rives, who spent several
weeks in Austin, serving as a Federal
grand juror, returned home last week.
Miss A. Fossett of Bastrop county,
and Miss Detic Fisher, of Weimar
were visiting Miss Kate Dunn last
week.
Mr. J. R. Thorn, representing E. H.
Chase & Co, distillers and wholesale
liqnor dealers, Louisville, Kentucky,
was in town lest week.
Mr. J. M Miller, merchant, doing
business between this place and Plum,
was in town Monday, and made The
Journal a pleasant call.
Mr: Jbtoi'T. Holman, of Weimar,
was in town the first of the week on
business. Mr. H. is one of the old
settlers of this portion of Texas.
Mr. L. A. L. Lamp kin, representing
Messrs Carson Sewell k Co, wholesale
grocers and cotton factors, Houston,
called on The Journal last week.
Judge Teichmueller arrived at home
Saturday from San Marcos. He will
leave again next Saturday for Lock-
hart, for the purpose of. holding court
there.
Mr. Charles Brunner, a well known
traveling man, representing Charles
Heidenheimer, wholesale grocer and
liqnor dealer, Galveston, was in town
last Thursday.
Mr. “Ike” Walker, well known
throughout southern Texas as a gen-
tleman of genial and winning man-
ners, was domiciled at the Lester,
several days last week.
The Ball—The military ball given
at Homuth’s Opera House last Friday
night, was a brilliant affair. The
number present was just large enough
to make everything pleasant. Prior
to the dancing Captain Will rich
formed his company for the purpose
of patting them through the manual
of arms, in a contest tor the prize, a
handsome gold badge, presented the
company by Mr. P. T. Carter, jeweler
and watchmaker. Mr. James Hollo-
way, of the Prairie City Guards, and
Lieutenants David Killough and L. J.
D. Ujfly, of the Fayette Light Guard,
acted aa judges. The drill occupied
about fifty minntes and was a very cre-
ditable one. Private Hugh Gregory
was victorious and was awarded the
prize. The drill being over the music
struck up and the gay throng were
soou dancing a waltz. The festivities,
we have been informed, were kept up
until a late hour, everything pass-
ing off in the best of style, nothing
occurring to mar the pleasures < f the
occasion. There were a few attended
from Ellinger and Weimar, bnt none
from either Columbus, Schulenburg or
Flatofiia.
The editor, accompanied by hi* wife,
went by private conveyance to Schul-
enbnrg last* Friday. The day was a
lovely one and the road being In splen -
was hi town did condition made the drive a very
pleasant one. After crossing the river
and surmounting the bluff the scenery,
upon emerging into the open country,
was grand in the extreme. The road
passes through a picturesque and fer-
tile portion of the county, which is
densely inhabited by a thrifty and
prosperous class of farmers, a majority
of whom a*e. Germans the minority,
Bohemians. The residences of those
located near the public highway are
neal and inviting, many of them hav
ing handsome front yards ornamented
with shrubbery and flowers, betoken-
f ing cnltnre and refinement The farms,
which are continuous on both sides of
the road the entire distance to Schul-
enburg, were in excellent condition.
On many of them crops of corn and
cotton were growing, while on others
planting was still going on. Never be-
fore have we seen a more promising
prospect for an abnudant harvest at
this time of the year. With a propi-
tious season we think the farmers will
realize the fall fruition of their hopes
the coming Fall.
Arriving at Schulenborg we had no
difficulty in recognizing the place, as
the changes there, in the way of im-
provements, have not been many dur-
ing the last five years. We found the
principal merchants, who did business
there leu years ago, STillthere. A few
of them have passed away, since then,
notably among whom are CoL W. F.
Upton, H Ebeling and F. W. Perlitz.
These were all good men and their
loss is felt by those who survive them
Schulepburg, without the presence of
of Colonel Upton, did not seem like
the same place to ns; there was avoid
that could not be filled by any one
else, and no one feels it more than the
citizens of that place.
Busiuess there, like it is at every
other place at this season of the year,
was extremely dull. Being situated In
the heart of a fine agricultural district,
with good crops the place will resume
its accustomed activity, this summer
and fall. While there we called on
Messrs. Wolters & Sons, Prcetzel, Hol-
chak & Wotipka, Ebeling & VcBlkel,
Kessler, Cranz & Wangemann, G.
Bohins & Co., M E. Gebert, Chr Bantu-
gar! en, John Matula, M. C. Levey,
Breyman & Schultz, J. P. Ruhmann,
who are the principal merchants and
business men of the town, and foond
them all hopeful of better times in the
near future. We also met Dr. W. W.
Walker, who is still one of the leading
physicians of that section and enjoying
a large and lucrative practice. W e did
not have the pleasure of meeting Dr.
Geo. T. Holman, who also stands high
as a physician, and is doing a large
practice, when there is any sickness.
SchnleubHrg has a number of saloons
the proprietors of which are becoming
considerably wrought up on the pro-
hibition question. Messrs. Senglemann
Bros., Theo. Wolters and Joseph Ko-
pecky are the owners of the principal
houses of this class.
to have struck our inquisitive friend
“Jet” He comes back at us about as
well informed as that class of men ever
desire to be on any proposition they
see proper to oppose.
Th* Journal will say for “Jet's”
benefit that neither^the stockholders
nor bi.ard^of directors of the bridge
company have discussed, named or in
any way meutioned daring any meet-
ing the subject of the sale of the bridge,
nor have they at any time directed the
sen ding.out of any petitions to the
different parts of the county for signa-
tures; nor have they directly or in-
directly in any way or manner sought
to prevent the purchase of the right
of way to the lord by the citizens; nor
did they in any way endeavor to ira
pede or retard the movement of cer-
tain oilizens in securing the right of
way to the ford. We learn from
Marion IJill that no proposition was
ever made to him by the bridge com-
pany or any member thereof to pur
chase the property on which the ford
is located. Nor have they attempted,
directly or indirectly,* to induce the
county clerk to suppress or delay the
recording of any instrument, of any
kind, or do any other act connected
wiih his official duties that was in
any manner improper.
The article referred to by “Jef.” was
general, had no individual reference.
As a public journalist we would fall
short of oar <luty, should we fail to
record our desire for a warm and
fraternal feeling among our citizens
jipon all matters touching the welfare
of the county. And it must appear
to all just and candid minds as in bad
taste, to say no more, to raise the
clamor, that has been raised against
the br.dge company to defeat the est-
ablishment of a free bridge, so long
and much-needed.
In Council—The liqnor dealers of
this place met at the courthouse Mon
day night, fotr tbs purpose of taking
some action J ow ard. organizing for a
campaign against iha^ProhibHionisis.
Rail Road Meeting.
At a called meeting of the R. R. exe-
cutive committee for the purpose of
locating the LaGrange depot, the fol-
lowing propositions for depot grounds
were made :
By Messrs White & Bradshaw 14 8 4
acres near Oil Mill for...... $2,700 00
By Mr. J. hn Sehuhmacher 16 acres,
comprising the Webb, Locket, Phelps
& Haidusek, Meerscheidt and Gradv
properties, at......... $3,300.00
By Mr. John Schnhmacher 16 acres
on Pearl Street............$2,000.00
were
er, as
chub
macher depot adopted by the follow-
ing vote, viz: Yeas : J. C. Brown, S.
Alexander, J. F. McOIatchy, John
Sehuhmacher, P. Meerscheidt, Geo,
Hall and W H. Ledbetter. 7 yeas.
Nays: W. S. Robson, B. F. Dunn,
J. B. Carter, A. T. Bradshaw and A.
J. Rosenthal; 5 nays.
Upon moti' U of John Sehuhmacher
a comittee of five was appointed to
procure deeds for depot grounds, and
negotiate with Capt. Hooper for a
down town passenger depot.
There being no further business the
committee adjourned
> P
tiou convention. He returned on Fri-
day’s train much pleased with the
prospect.
On Monday and Tuesday our jus-
tice’s court was in session. Capt. Phel; s
and G. Willrich, County Attorney,
were in attendance. The examinin'
trial of Mr. T. Adair, who wascha
with assault with intent to mu
came up for hearing. After the wit-
nesses had testified, the case was dis-
missed.
Mr. Marburger, Colonel W. S. Chunn
and Mr. Cock rill, of Cistern, were in
town on Tuesday iu attendance on
Judge Hopkiu’s court.
Mr. Ike Walker, once a popular
kuigbt of the grip, now a merchant
and planter in Bastrop county, visited
our town last week. Ike bought out
the whole stock of Mr. Walker’s alarm
candles, bnt a new supply has been re-
ceived.
Messrs. Schram, Gwynn and M. Sass,
all well-knowu commercial travelers,
interviewed our merchants during the
past week
Dr. Tatum, of Weimar, visited our
town on Sunday.
Mrs. Evans, of Gonzales, is visiting
her sister, Mrs. B. Foster.
Mr. L. B. Allen, after an absence ot
several weeks, attending conventions
of cattlemen, returned home on Fri-
day.
The dramatic club on Friday, pre-
sented “Marble Heart” at the Opera
hall to a full house, and all acquitted
themselves well
Mrs. Joe Card left on Saturday for
Longview, to visit her daughter Mrs.
S. Lett
Mr. McCommons, of Moulton, has
purchased a plat of ground in the
southern part of town, on which he
expects in the near future io erect a
fine residence.
The saloon-men of our town had a
meeting on Saturday evening to pre-
pare for battle.
Rev Aobott, of Wilder, preached a
temperance sermon in the Baptist
church on Saturday night. The ap-
pointment being but little kn wn, the
congregaii n was small, though the
sermon was good. He preached on
Sunday morniug and night on the
same subject in the Methodist church
to large congregations.
The weather the past week was
warm and pleasant, on Saturday it was
cloudy and rain, of which our gardens
stand in need, was expected; instead a
Norther blew up dnring the night and
on Sunday it was quite chilly and win-
dy and still continues so. Health of
our community and in the surround-
ing country continues to be excellent.
John.
Schulenburg Specials.
“Jef.” Heard From.
—Last week was a laborious one for
certain members of the railroad ex-
ecutive committee, who were engaged
in procnrlug aud settling for the right
of way between this place and West
Point. They succeeded in arranging
with the owners of the lands through
which (he road passes, with two or
three exceptions. These were lands
owuei^by heirs, which necessitates the
owue<fcoy neirs, wmen necessitatestne sioncrs court then sitting praying that
institution of legal-pro readings for the a new bridge be built? Was it the
>f the road. ' -----
The committee speak in high terms
of the liberality and kindness of those
with whom they had te treat for the
the workers thereof,) if the workers,
(and some of them approved and en-
couraged the scheme) what does this
iew bridge proposition mean ? Did it
..---.-j.- —- —-wr wie _ot “indicate that they desired to sell
Mr-jtermann S**s $&s called to the right of way- Many of them donated ijieip property” Who was it? the
chafr alra W. EFarquhai*^ was made the privilege of passing over their people or the workers tl
land, while the remainder were not
over-exacting in their charges.
thanks, I
attend a
aa “April Fool Ball,” to be given
April 1,18*7, by the "T. P. C” at the
new Opera-house, Flatonia.
~Dr- W^Mprpby, dental n rgeon,
is expected to arrive here on or before
the lst pfqn. from Baltimore, where
he has spent several months attend-
ing Dental College, a branch of the
University of Maryland.
yon a cough? Sleepless nights
trouble you. Ayer’s
will stop the cough,
aud induce re-
U will, moreover, heal the pul-
and give von health.
(lave yon a oo
secretary.
A communication from the liquor
dealers of San Antonio, urging those
engaged in the business here to organ
ize aud prepare far the conflict, was
read.
A resolution was then unanimously
adopted pledging these .present to otv
operate with the liquor dealers
throughout the Stale.
It was further agreed that a conven-
tion of the liqnor dealers of F^rette
county be held at LaGrange, March
Slat 1887, and that the courthouse be
secured for the meeting of the conven-
tion. The meeting then adjourned.
•>,
Accidentally Shot.—Mr.
Bradshaw, son of Mr. R. T. Bradshaw
was aofrdentafly shot last Friday 6n
his father’s farttpiaTUbbs prsirfea Re
was:-crain the-field-Shooting eroWs ®
find one lit near him and in attempting
to draw his pistol hurriedly, it was
prematurely discharged, the ball en-
tering the inside of his thigh and pi
Senftonberg Sayings.
Another car load of dry goods and
clothing just received at
Seufienberg’s.
Look at our millinery, will be in
next Monday, when we will make a
graud display of the very latest out at
remarkably low prices at
Seuftenberg's.
1000 Seerencker suits from 2,26 up-
ward at Senftenberg’s.
Our robes jnst received beats any-
thing that we have ever shown before
Senfienbergs.
100 pieces of giaghath at 10c at
Srafteuberi
Senfteu berg’s.
Look, at onr stock of lAes aud anL
broideries at 8enften berg’s.
The roost complete stock of dress
goods in this part ol the State at
Senftenberg’s.
Editor Journal: #
In your last issue, you say: “since
the discussion of the bridge question
in onr columns, there seems to be a
disposition on the part of those op-
posing the purchase of the bridge to
criticise the bridge company, it ap-
pears to us the character of that com
pqny should not be brought in ques-
tion. Nothing has emanated from
them indicating that they desire to
sell their property.” Let us see, who
was it that sent out petitions for sign-
ers, to be presented to the commis-
sioners court then sitting praying that
. .. ««Urrh, fbrdbJc
, or loss of appetite^ or
f from impure blood,
“’a-th* safest and
blood purifiers.
i of Prof R. M Gannon
> the “K1 linger Etching*”
It is but justice
state that be was
te, perpetrated
who has here-
on de plume
—The Journal stated in a recent
ing out a few inches below where it! *Mne t,lat would receive and for-
. ^ ----—- - “Tj entered, inflicting a flesh would ue | ward donation8 ,0 the Galveston News
If yes require a spring medietas, if ^ removed to the house and a«es-Kor **«• bfinefitof thrdrohth su«ar$rs.
m art suffering with languor, debfl- 8enger dispatched to totfri to uotifr 80 but one co*tri-
r.n|tnil»T*S his father who, accompanied by Dr. Potion, and that froth Mr. F. W. Gras-
Renfro, went to his relief. The Doc- «neyer,wbogenerously contribuiedfive
tor probed t^e-wound and finding it with whom vq^bave com
Dot serious, directed that he be bronght
taf town, which was done. We are glad
to know that he is rapidly recovering.
—la announcing the marriage of
Miss Bettie Forsberg in our last issue
we failed to get the name of the bride-
groom Spelled Correctly. Instead of
Hugo “Erztopi^”'it should have been
Hugo Erzkus. The bride’s maids were
Misses Eleonora Forsberg, Lena Erz-
kus, Mary Kuhn and Agnes Frause.
The groomsmen were Messrs,. Max
Erzko*, Heary gob* Bmil Hans and
Justine Hans.
The Journal acknowledges the re-
of a bounteous supply of wiue
and cake from Mg. and Mrs. Weller,
parents of the brida, which was receiv-
ed after the
—The
burg, is
and repaired 1
mien.
the workers that opposed the
opening of the ford, and tried to pur-
chase the property the ford is otf, to
prevent its being opened ?
Has the LaGrange Bridge Co any
chartered rights? If so, what are
they?
_____
Mi notes of Cemetery Association.
The Ladies Cemetery Association
held a call meeting March 17th 1887.
The President explained to the socie-
ty that the. main purpose of the meet-
ing was to arrrange for Decoration
day. The committee on Summer h-use
reported the house finished, but no
mohey to have it painted. After
some disenssion the society decided to
have the honse painted and appointed
the old committee to see to same.
Jbe president appointed Misses Lit-
tie Moore and Florence White to se-
lect and invite some one to deliver the
annual address.
Committee on music, Misses Siddie
Prsstorins, Dora Wiilenberg and Lot-
tie Moore.
Tnfe entire society is expected to
make preparation fqr .Decoration day.
The collecting committee was re
quested to collect the remaining dues.
There being no other business the
society adjourned to meet April 21st
1887. . Mrs. W. H. Ledbetter,
Mrs. W. H. Thomas, President.
Secretary.
—Mr. J. A. Hooper; superintendent
of the construction of the Taylor, Bas-
too many drouth sufferers at borne;
that they cannot afford to send money
off when it is needed so badly here. It
is to be regretted that snch is the case
bnt it is too true.'
versed o*the subject sav that weiave tropand Houston railway arrived in
The Compress Company has com-
pleted a very large new cistern, capac-
ity 22,000 gallons.
Mr. Kessler received a new fire en-
gine last week. Much merrimeut was
indulged in down on the front street
while testing it. Some of the “dusty
imps of Ham” received their firs!
shower bath of the season.
Our new side walks and well work-
ed streets are evincing the usual en-
terprise of our town.
Messrs. K. W. Morrow aud W H.
Upton, took a jaunt over to Halletsville
Friday, returning Saturday.
Miss Grace Davidson, of Huntsville,
gladdened her numerous friends by
her presence in the “Burg” for a few
ilavs last week.
Miss Bettie Sehuhmacher, who has
been visiting iu our village, returned
t ■ her home iu LaGraoge last Sunday
One of onr young men has been “pun-
ing and droopinjp’ ever since. Cheer
up old fellow, “there is a time coin-
ing.”
Miss Birdie Nichols will give a free
musical concert next Saturday eve,
(the 26th) at Prof. F. D. Decherd’s
school house.
Mr. J. C. Brown, of the LaGrange
bar, spent a few days in our little city
the past week.
Miss Johanna Pauli, formerly of La
Grange, has been visiting her manv
friends at this place for the past week.
She leaves t- -day (Monday) for San
Antonio,where she expects to reside iu
the future.
Col. Ed. Cunningham, of Sau Anto-
nio, has been in town several davs, on
business.
Dr. J. K. Davidson, of Eagle Lake,
paid Schuleuburg a short visit last
week,
One of our “ten dollar bar tenders,”
while on the war path last week, met
“Parson Pat,” who gave him satisfac-
tion in John .- ullivau style.
Messrs. Edgar Merrem and Frank
Frede, of Flatonia, were shaking bands
with friends on our streets Sunday.
Mr. Frank Collins, one of Weimar's
gallant young men, was up last Sunday
to see-Come again Frankie.
Another little prohibitionist arrived
at the residence 9f Mr. G. Cranz, Sun-
day.
^uite a blustry wind reached our
vicinity early last Sabbath morning.
Miss Einelie Jordan, of this place,
was visiting friends in Flatonia last
week.
Prof. F D. Decherd, made a flying
visit_to Weimar last Sunday.
Miss Julia Decherd, of Weimar, was
visiting relatives at this place the first
of the week.
Mr. E G. Wangemann, went to Hal-
letsville on business, last Monday.
____ Observer.
School Entertainhent—The pa-
trons aud friends of Schulenburg
Academy are invited to attend a music-
al concert given by Miss Birdie Nich-
ol’s music class Saturday night, March
26th, at the school building. The exer-
cises will consist of vocal and instru-
mental music, interspersed with reci-
tations.
F. D. Decherd,
_ Principal
‘Beautiful, beautiful Spring.” What
more cau a poetic soul wish than love-
ly Spring in Texas, and to see things
look beautiful, one should come to our
Prairie City, for nature h«s douued
her suit of green, and to ride out over
our prairies aud see everything lo k-
iug so lovely, makes ones heart boui d
with gratitude to the Maker of Heave i
and earth, for the privileges they are
allowed to enj y.
A small fire occurred at Mr. Lat
Fisher’s residence on (Wednesday of
last week. The kitchen canght ’tire
from a defective flue, but timclv as-
sistance prevented much harm being
done. Our fire company came out
punctually.
Miss Detie Fisher, one of onr most
estimable young ladies was visiting
friends in your city the latter part of
last, and thi- first part of this week.
We acknowledge with thauks an
invitation to attend a complimentary
ball at the Opera House (Wednesday,)
night. It is given by the Weimar brass
band,complimentary to Mr.Otto Gmth
and lady. We know the occasion will
be a grand one, and will hare more to
say of it in our next.
Mrs. W. Thornton visited the Live
Oak city last week.
Dr. Frank Young, of LaGrange, was
iu 1 ur city last Friday, shaking hands
with his many friends.
We are very sorry to hear of the
death of an infant child of Mr. aud Mrs.
J. R. Ricks It died at its lathers borne,
about 2 miles from Weimar on last
Friday, and was laid to rest in the Odd
Fellows burial place on last Saturday
morning.
May the father and mother be com-
forted iu their sad affliction, and that
their child, though dead in body, still
liveth iu spirit.
Mrs. Ella Williams, of Eagle Pass,
and daughter of townsman, Mr. Jas.
Gussmann, Sr., is in city visiting
friends and relatives. She will remain
some time.
I. L. A. M. T. M. L. Guess 1
Mr. John T. Holman paid a business
visit to LaGrange last Wednesday, re-
ieagne, lying west of a line drawn
from the west corner of Silas Jones to
the south corner of the J. Caetleman
league and Favette Conntv school land
tracts. No’s. 84. 86, 86, 87, 88, 90, 91, 92,
93. 94. 96. 96, 97. 101, 102. 108, 104. 106,
106, 107. 108, 109,110, 112.118, 114, 116,
116, 117, 118, 119,120, 121 aud all elec-
tions in this precinct shall be held at
the school house near the Catholic
church in this precinct. ___________ _
Voting precinct No. 4 shall be called j some point ui Ui be designated, aad to p*i^
turning Thursday.
Mr. J. T. Duustan, formerly of Wei-
mar but now residing at Nacogdoches,
is down on a visit to his numerous
friends in aud around the Prairie City.
The fishing party that went to the
lake last week, say “they never had a
j< llier time before, ye know.” But one
of the young men and two of the
young ladies bad a tendency to lean
towards the water, and somewhat
dampen their clothes.
“A girl mav sing, a girl may dance,
“And a girl may play croquet,
“But she can’t go Ashing wit
mishap,
“For you know she is not built that way.”
Tim. 10th—16th.
jrecinct
layette-
go ttshing without some
Your correspondent, in company
with Mr. J. B. Holloway, had the good
pleasure ot attending the military ball,
given by the F. L. G. at LaGrange, on
last Friday night. We were surprised
at the improvement they had made in
drilling since the 31st of Dec., and in
time, we kn- w, they will rank with
the first of the State. May success at-
tend them.
Misses Mintie and Lizzie Gafford, of
Flatonia, came down last Sunday, on a
visit to friends in Weimar.
Mr. Tbos. L. Black, who has been at
Austin, as a clerk in the Senate, re-
turned home Sunday The reason; he
is a candidate for marshal. The elec-
tion is growing warm, and onr 8 can-
didates for marshal and mayor are all
confident of being elected. The elecl-
on of alderman seems to excre no
interest at all.
Mr. J. A. Locket, paid LaGrange a
business visit last Tuesday.
Weimar, like every ot her town in
the State, is having its fun over pro-
hibition, and in time, it will be the
chief discussion on our streets.
Dr. Bob McQee, who has been at
New Orleans attending medical lectur-
es, was iu our city last w eek, visiting
friends.
Mr. Lysle Woods, ass’t. postmaster
at this place, spent a few days in Co-
lumbus last week.
Mr. Tve Hill returned home sick
from a fishing expedition last Friday,
bnt we are glad to say he is now up
and abont.
Miss Katie Dunn, of your city, ftfr:
companied Miss Detie Fisher h. me
last Sunday; gpd. will remain over
some time on a visit.
Some person, or persons, broke into
the depot one night last week, and
succeeding in getting away with a
small amount of money. Some four or
five issues back we reported the robb-
ing of Mr. C. Limburger’s store, aud
on last Friday morning Marshal L. T.
Tooke, arrested a negro on suspicion
of being connected with the robberv.
When searched, a pisioi was found on
his pyrsuu, that was stolen from M r
L’s. store on the night we spoke ot.
He now languishes in the Columbus
jaiL
Mr. J. E. Pain will deliver an address
iu the K of H. hall on Wednesday
idght, it being an anniversary of that
lodge. This lodge was organized by
fho8.Q. Mullin, a number of years
ago, and is iu a growing and flourish-
ing condition. It is named "The Thos.
Q. Mullin Lodge.”
There will be preaching at the M.
E church on next Sunday, by the Rev.
M. S. Hotchkiss.
As in the past, and always in the
future; we say, with deep regret,
Ta, Ta. L.
Rutersville, and shall be composed of
the J. R. Phillips, J. H. Cartwright, F.
Lewis and S. P. Brown leagues aud
all elections in this precinct shall be
held at Rnttersville.
In Justices Precinct No. 2.
Voting precinct No. 6 shall be called
Beigel, and shall be composed of the
following leagues and sorveys, to-wit:
George Duty, Joseph Biegel. J. M.l
Hensley, R. Schwartz, W. B. Blair, and '
that part of the S. A. Anderson and
W. O. Burnham lying northwest of I
Sarrazin creek, and' all elections in this '
precinct shall hereafter be held at
Krolls store.
Voting preciuct No. 6 shall be called
Elliuger and shall bo composed of the
following leagues and surveys, viz: J.
Petty. .1. M. Burton, all of the W. O.
Burnham and Lucy Kerr leagues lying
southwest of the Spiegel Ellinger
road; all of the S. A. Anderson lying
southeast of Sarrazin creek, and all of
the Joseph Duty, Hr. T. Dnnlavy and
Joseph Ehliuger lyingin Fayette coun-
ty; and all elections hereafter held in
said precinct shall be held at Ellinger
Voting precinct No. 7 shall be called
Fayetteville and is bounded as follows:
Beginning at Colorado county line at
Cummins creek thetice up said creek
to the mouth of Clear creek; thence
up said Clear creek to the southeast
line of N. Townsend league, thence to
the south corner of said league; thence
along the northeast line of the Densely
league to its east corner, thence along
the south east lines of Hensely and
Biegel leagues to the Spiegel and El
linger road; thence with said road to
the northwest line of the J. M. Burton
league; theuce along the northwest
line of said league to its north comer,
thence along northeast line of said
league to the east comer of said league;
thence with the Ehlinger league liueto
the place of beginning; and all elec-
tions hereafter held in 6aid pi
shall be held at the town of Fi
ville.
Voting precinct No. 8 shall be called
Zapp, and shall be composed of the
John Jones, James Miles leagues and
that part of John Andrews league east
of Cummins creek, and all elections
hereafter held in said precinct shall
be held at Zapp’s store.
In Justice Precinct No. 8
Voting precinct Nc. 9 shall be called
Warreuton,and8hall be composed of
the following leagues and surveys, to-
wit: N. Townsend, D. E Cotton. J.
Shaw and that part of the W. J. Rus-
sell league southeast of the present
Houston and Bastrop road and all of
the R. Peebles, B. Greenville and
Thomas Gay leagues lying north of
Clear creek, and all elections hereafter
held in said precinct shall be held at
the iowti of Warrenton.
Voting precinct number 10 shall be
called Haw Creek, and shall be com
posed of the John Lograu and W. II.
Shephard leagues and all the J. P.
Gill, David Shelby aud W. Souther-
land leagues and all elections held
hereafter iu said precinct shall be held
at Wagener’s store.
Voting precinct number 11 shall be
called ..ound Top, and shall be com-
posed of the following leagues and
surveys; James Winn, A. Baker, Jesse
Ward, John Schultz, W. S. Townsend
and Joshua Fletcher surveys iu Fayet-
te county and all elections hereafter
held iu said preciuct shall be held at the
town of Round Top.
Voting precihot number 12 shall be
called Carmean, and shall be c inposed
of Mary Phelps and James Beardslee
leagues and Charles Fleasner snrvev
iu Fayette county, and all elections
hereafter held In said preciuct shall be
held at Carmean Station.
Voting precinct No. 18 shall be call-
ed Ledbetter, and shall be composed
of the following leagues and surveys,
to-wif: The heirs of DeWitt, N. C.
Taylor, M. Wood, A. P. Thompson,
Early Robins, H. R. Craig, John Pain,
E Gilpin, J. Mullin, F, Darby, heirs of
Green DeWitt, James Morrow and
Me. H. Winburn, aud all elections
hereafter held in said precinct shall be
held at Ledbetter.
fact a county organization for tbs purpoaa
of < »! n ine on the campaign against
hydu,-headed monster, Prohibition, and to
transact such other business as' mar b* coa-
sid--r< d necessary.
A fall turnout is desired.
TI-jo. Helmeamp. F. C. StreitboC
F, Mosig. A E. Horn Ui A Co.
V in. Haase. G M Alexander A Co.
H. -nry Alexander. A. K Willenber*.
I. Koaenthal. Cha*. Kruschal.
Lati range, March 22d 1887.
Ml Law EJeclioa.
THE 8TATB OF TEXAS, t
County or Farm*, f •
V bereas the commissioners court of Fay-
ette countv, at iu February term A. D. l&fr
made the following order, to-wit:
In the matter of tbe petition of William
Luck, Jacob Vilrock, C. Lsuterknd eighteen
others freeholders, and tbe sunplemental
petition of A Hale and four other* for aa
election to determine whether or not bon,
sheep and goats be permitted to run at large.
And now on this dav February 21st 1887,
came on to be heard the petitioner tbe above
named parties, praying for the holding of
an election to determine whether or not
bogs, sheep and goau shall be permitted to
run at large within tbe boundary line* of
the following leagues and surveys in Fayette
county, to-wit: M. Muldoon'No. t M
Muldoon No. 6, P. Broedv, John Dalrvmnle
Walter Ham.lton, J. Birtlett and lW>£
fisher. And it appearing to tbe satisfaction
of the court that the required number of
freeholders of said subdiviaion of Fayette
county have signed said petition aad that a
necessity exisU that such election be held,
it is therefore ordered by tbe court that said
election be held in accordance with law on
Saturday the 2d day of April 1887, at Ivy’s
steam mill, which is made the voting place
lor that purpose and J. J. Sullivan be and it
hereby appointed presiding officer of said
election, to hold and conduct the same.
Lr'-') Given under my hand and seel of
■< L.8. > tbe commissioners court at La
i ^r,LSran*e. tbi» the fah day of March
A. 1). 1887.
A. Haisuan,
C. J. F. C. Texas.
Stock Lav Election.
}
THE STATE OF TEXAS,
County or Fsyktt*.
Whereas the commissioner* court of Fay-
ette county, at iU February term A D. 18§7,
made the following order, to-wit:
In the matter or the petition of Christ
Bossier., John Keil, John Albrecht* andm
twenty-two others, and tne subnlemehtel ^
petition of A. M. Holstein, W. H. Hay, A &
Kerr and nine others.
And now on this February 21st 1887,
on to be heard the petition of the above
named parties praying for the bolding df an
election to determine whether or not bogs,
eheep and goats shall b* pem itted to run at
large within the boundary lines of the fol--
lowing league* and survey* of Fayette ooun-
ty, to-wit: Jesse Richards, James Murphy,
C. Williams, James Gibson, Adam Zumwalt,
John Livergood, Joseph Seaton, Willey
Cummin*, John Menefee, William Kuyken-
dall, A. Salmas, Thomas H. Harris, G. Her-
mandea, M. De LaGurza, H 6. Gage, 6. H.
Nettie, A. Weaver, C. F. Wright, W. A
Faires, Thomas Kumlev, W. A Mathews.
W Evans, J. B Tatum, F. A Bettiager, W.
A. Higgins and L W. T. Peebles league*
and surveys. And it appearing to the satis-
faction of the court that the required num-
ber of freeholders of said subdivision of Fay-
ette county have signed said petition, and
that a necessity exists that snch an election
be held.
It is therefore ordered by tbe court that
said election be held in accordance with law
further ordered that Christ Bossier be _
is hereby appointed presiding officer of said
election, to nold and conduct the same.
Given under my band and tb*
seal of the commissioners court at
LaGrange, this tbe 8th day of March
887. _ v ■ - ''
election, 1
(11x4)
A. Haidusek,
J. F. C. Tex**.
CITATION.
Bnckltn’i Arnica Salve.
The best Salve in the world for cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hauds,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup
tioii8, aud positively cu res Piles, or no
I ay required. It is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refund-
ed. Price 26 cents per box. For sale by
(No. 8-) B. White.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Commissioners Court Proceedings.
Mr*. 8. C. Robertson’s.
The most magnificent stock of milli-
nery ever shewaiaon; city, at
i Mi*. 8.0. Robertson’s.
Drees goods I Dress goods!! Dress
goods! list
Mrs. & C, Robertson’s.
Itch, Prairie Mange and acratobes ot
every kind cured in 30 minu
Woolford’s Sanitary Lotion, Care*
human and animals. This never fails.
Sold by J. Mevenberg. druggist. 1*.
Grange. do 3 ly.
EeTKATED ob SToixN—On the night of the
10th inat., from this place, two buggy ponies.
One, a bay, about 9 years old, white snip on
the nose, and branded thus: v with some-
thing else on tbe left shoulder, also one sor-
_ ,. ... , rel> ten years old, branded with R in tria-
town Friday .and had a. consultation eagle, on left hip. Will pay $10 for delivery
* Elegant Egyptian and Normandy
lace flouncing, 44 inch, at ^
Mrs. S. C. Robertson’s.
The handsomest line of white goods
ever bronght to this market, at
Mn. S. Q. Robertson’*.]bat we have b9CD informed that all
... —r- • j enjoyed themselves very much. The
Cheap parasol few and corsets, jti] day was a bright one and the air warm
with the rttil rood committee in regard
to the location of the depot and other
nfattei*. Tbe proceedings of the meet-
ing held, appear in another column
which fully explain all that transpired.
—A large number of our citizens,
both old and yonng, repaired to tbe
Blnff Thursday and held a picnic.
Business prevented onr being present,
and balmy, jnst the right kind
day for a picnic.
of a
—List of letters remaining in the
postoffice at LaGrange, Texas, unclaim-
ed March. 21st 1887. To obtaiu any of
the following letters call for “advertis-
ed letters,? giving date list.
Harbert Rilev Thomas Charley
Moore, Miss Salhe Toliver Rev. I
Phelps, Ed H. Van Os tern M. C.
b_y Stewart B. W. Wolters Joe.
I? not delivered will be sent to dead
letter office ApriM8th 1887.
A- Meerscheidt, P. M.
of said horses.
March 23rd 1887.
A C. Hall,
—In publishing the proceedings of
the commissioners court in our last is-
sue, Mr. H. B. Kaulbach is meutioned
as the recipient of an allowance of $36
for services on finance committee. It
should have read “H. B. Kanlbach and „ . .. . .... . .
.. „ .. . Savagemnd all elections in this precinct
others,” as there were three on the BhaiTbe held at the ouqrthaqso fa La
committee and they received $12.00
It is ordered and decreed by the
court that commissioners Beat No. 1,
shaU be composed of justices precincts
numbers oue aud two; commissioners
Beat No. 2, shall be composed of jus-
tices Beat number three and four;
commissioners Beat No. 3, shall be
composed of justices Bents number
five and six; commissioners Beat No.
4, shall be composed of justices Beats
numbes seven aud eight
It is ordered by the court that the
eight justices precincts of Fayette
county, be and they are hereby divid-
ed into voting precincts, where all
elections hereafter to be held in said
county shall be held as herein desig-
nated and established, viz:
In justices precinct No-1,
1st, LaGrange voting precinct No. 1,
shall be composed of the following
leagues and surveys, to-wit: S. Castle-
ma:i, E St. J. Hawkins, A. W. Wood-
ley, W. H. Taylor, Win. Rabb mill
tract, east of ltabb’s creek, James
Green, Fayette county school timber
land, southeast of Babb mill tract, W.
H. Canon, W. M. Eastland, James
Greon labor, S. Darling, N. W. r ast-
laud, J. H. Moore, John Ebiin and E.
FOR SALE
Italian bees and extracted honey. Parties
purchasing bee* to furnish hives, or we will
furnish them at their expense.
E & H. Walkbb,
(13x2m) Scl ulenhurg.
PROF. HALL’8
Dancing Academy
LEDBETTER HALL,
LaGkaxqk, - - Txx.
-V-
THE STATE OF TEXAS, \
Counit of Faykttz. j
To the Sheriff or any Constable of Favatte
County—Greeting:
Where** oath has this day been mad* be-
fore me, by R. H. Lcessine, that B. A. Moore
is a transient person, so that tbe ordinary
procese of law cannot be served upon him,
you are hereby commanded that von, by
making publication of this writ m som*
newspaper, printed in Fayette County, for
four suoceesive weeks previous to tbe return
day hereof, summon the said B. A. Moore,
to be and appear before me at a regular term
of the Justice’s court, for Precinct Mo, 6, tn
said county of Fayette, to be held at mv of-
fice, at West Point, in tbe county aforesaid
on the 9th day of April A D. 1887, to 1
the suit of R. H. Lccssine, plaintiff, against
said B. A. Moore, defendant Said plaintiff
demand being for tbe sum of $66.1’
two certain promissory notes executed ' by
said B. A. Moore to said R. H. Lcestin* for
$66. the first note dated Nov. tbe 28th 1884j
the second dated Aug. the 6th 1886. Both
amounting to $66., and pavabl# to R. H.
Loessine as follows: The first note one day
after date; second payable first day of Oct.
1 1886, with interest thereon at ten per cent
i per annum from date.
Herein fail not, and of this writ make due
return at the regular term of tbe Justice’*
court, for Precinct No. 6, in said County ot
Fayette, to be held on tbe 9th dav of April
A D. 1887, as tbe law directi.
Given under my hand this 21st day of
wiven under my hi
February A D. 1887.
. „ , . AW. REEVES,
: (lox4t.) Justice of the Peaoa, F. C.
Mayor’s Election Proclamation
lessons: Mondays, Wednesdays and TW I An electjon jf to U ^
Gentlemen and ladies 8 to 10 o’clock P. M. I P* ‘he th? J1*
Children 4te 6 . P. M. |*****£»£
Notice of Final Account and
Partition.
}
Whereat W, F. Taylor
Taylor, administrators, hi
each for their services.
fte Baby was Oak, ws *ara hseCsstsrts,
WXan she was s Child, sh* cried for Csstorii,
Whea sb* baesass Idas, aha alaaf t* Castaeia,
— The Journal refers it* readers
to the announcement of Mr. R. J.
Goode a* a candidate for mayor. The
gentleman ia well known fa onr citi-
zens a* a man well qualified far the
IvQsition, and if elected will no doubt
endeavor to promote the interest* of
tbe city.
Grange,
Voung precinct No. 2 (ball be oalled
Bluff) and shall be composed of the
following leagues and surveys, to-wit;
The heirs of John Alley and R. M.
Cravens lying north of Williams creek,
Auna Powell, Mary Lewis, Fayette
county school land tracts Nos. 80, 81,
82, 83, 98, 99 and 100, the Silas Jones
and all of the D. Berry league lying
northeast of a line drawn from the
west corner of 8ilas Jones league to
the South corner of the J. Castieman,
South of Buckner creek, and all elec-
tions in this precinct shfijj be held at
Metisjng’i store.
Voting precinct No. 8 shall be called
Moravan, and shall be composed of
the following leagnee and surveys, to-
wit: J. J. Lewis, all tbe D, Berry
THE STATE OF TEXAS,
County or Fayxtt*.
To the Sheriff or any Constable of Fayette
County—Greeting:
and George R.
HP have filed in tbs
county court of Fayette eonnty, their final
account and showing in tbe Estate of John
C. Taylor deceas d, and an application for
partition and distribution of the residue of
said estate, and for final discharge from their
trust; all of which will be acted on at the
next term of said court, commenoing on the
18th of April 1887, at the court-house in the
city of LaGrange,
Therefore you are hereby commanded, to
give notice to all persons interested in th*
administration ot the estate of J. C. Taylor
deceased by making publication of this writ:
for at least 20 day* in some newspaper pub-
lished in your county, that they mav then
and there appear and make objections to
6aid final account and showing, and shew
h°n Rcirtwfc
! s ection m said
cause, if any, they can, why part
estate should not be had, if they
rtition of said
wish to do
Herein fail nol, hut make due return of
this writ, accompanied with tbe affidavit of
the publisher, certifying how you hav* exe-
cuted the same.
Witness my hand and the seel of said
tn tbe city of La
^ L,8. \ Grange, this tbe 21st day 6t March
1 'w— JAD. 1887.
Joseph Ehunqkb,
I hereby order the above writ, pub
in the LaGeano* Journal, for fours
ive weeks,
B. L. ZAPP,
(18x4t) Sheriff of Favette County.
month, at which election tbe following of-
ficeraare to be elected for said efry, who will
hold their offices for the next two years,
to-wit:
A Mayor,
A City Attorney.
A City Engineer.
One Alderman for Ward No. One.
One Alderman for Ward No. Two.
Two Aldermen for Ward No. 'ihree.
One Alderman for Ward Not Four.
In the first ward the election '
at the Mayor’s office, and John I
hereby appointed to hold the 1
ward.
In the 2d ward the election will be held at
the Lester House, and John 1. Moor* i*
herehy appointed to hold tbe election in
In the 8d ward the election will be bald
at the residence of Steplum Moore, and Steph-
en Moore is hereby appointed to bold th*
election in said ward.
In the 4th ward tbe election will
at tbe store house of F. A Dycus, 1
Meerscheidt is hereby appointed te I
election in said wara.
The presiding oil
see that the polls
and place* indicated in'
and that due 1
Council in i
Given under 1
fare, this the!
1887.
W.
Mayor of tbe I
(No. 9x4s.)
■u-r u,;:
j S -
er mv him
> 23d' day
vrj
Notice to 1
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