Canadian Free Press. (Canadian, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 17, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 14, 1887 Page: 1 of 4
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CANADIAN
Canadian, ttttm-ptttt.t, county, Texas, Wednesday, December 14,1887.
NO. 17
Local and " Personal
Mention.
School Books at Monty's news stand.
Judge E. E. Polly is in the city.
If you want dead cod fish or live
chickens call at the Red Front Store.
Ilen. L. E. Finch has been out on
the plains for the past week.
Toys, toys, toys, at Monty's news
stand.
Henry Hamburg came over from
Mobeetie Sunday.
The Free Press is the place to get
your Fine Job Work.
J. T. Sed wick has been appointed
postmaster at Timms City.
Three car loads of Oats and Corn
have just been received at B. K. Her-
rington & Co.'s, Canadian.
W. A. Nourse has received his com-
mission ua postmaster at Miami.
For a good shave and hair cut go to an(J furniture store.
the Tonsorial Rooms of J. P. Yaeger,
Second St., back uf Van Horn's.
AVhen you are hungry go to James
Walsh's Bakery Restaurant, where
you will-receive «very delicacy of the
season.x
F. S. Lord has assumed the duties
of cashier of the Traders' Bank. His
new residence will soon be completed.
Builders7 hardware, heating and
cooking stoves. Culver & Smith, Ca-
nadian and Kiowa.
The Red Front Store carry the best
and cheapest line of Groceries in the
Panhanhandle. B.K.IIerriiigton & Co.
Mr. Ward, of Ward & Courtney,
was in the city Sunday with their out-
lit, on the way to Woodward, I. T.,
whers they are to do some grading.
Tex, the restaurant man, never
closes. Fresh oysters always on hand,
R. V. Tharp, of Iredell county, near
Statesville, North Carolina, is looking
over Canadian with the intention of
opening up a school.
B. K. Herrington A Co. have a cheap
line of Ladies' Winter Cloaks and
Sacks. £all in and see them.
Mrs. Dr. O. A. Macy arrived from
Kansas Saturday last and will here-
after make her home with the doctor
here in this charming city.
Do net fail to make your applica-
tions for Hemphill county lands
through J. II. Hopkins, County Clerk,
Canadian, Texas.
Mr. Charles Kimball, formerly of
the Clarendon News, 1880-1-2, is in the
city. He-is on his way to Mobeetie.
Mr. Kimball is a pleasant and sociable
geatlemtn and one we like to meet.
Do not fail to try Tex's fresh oys-
ters. Open day and night.
A full assortment of coffins, caskets
and undertaking goods at R. D. Mc-
Knight's furniture store, Canadian.
Editor Grierson, of the Roberts
County Ranger, published at Miami,
is in the city. His paper will make
its first appearance Saturday, Decem-
ber 17.
For your lunches and meals go to
the Vienna Cafe, Second street, in the
Town Co.'s building.
We are in receipt of the Panhandle
News, published at Clarendon, Texas.
It is in its eleventh year, and is the
oldest paper in the Panhandle. It is a
very bright and newsy one.
Music and Musical Instruments at
Monty's news stand.
L. D. Addis, who formerly held
eases on the Texas Panhandle, made
us a pleasant call Monday. Mr. Ad-
dis is a very genial and clever young
man and is now interested in the
livery business at Mobeetie.
B. K. Herrington will duplicate
Dodge City or Kiowa, Ks., prices.
They bid for the trade of the Panhan-
dle. The Red Front Store.
Would it not be well for the citizens
of Canadiau to organize a lire depart-
ment or a bucket brigade. In case of
a fire starting on Main street it would
wipe out a large part of Canadian's
buildings.
Go to Ed Montgomery's for cart-
ridge shells. You can get them re-
loaded at any time. Always on hand.
A public meeting will be held at the
court-house this evening to arrange
for representation at the convention
to meet at Dallas on the 20th. Every
citizen should come out.
B. M. Baker is the busiest man in
town. -
Felix Seligsberger and John DeLong
are in the city.
Guns, pistols., sewing machines, etc.,
skillfully repaired by a practical gun-
smith and machinist at R. D. Mc-
Knight's hardware and furniture store.
Mace Herrington has returned from
a ten days' hunting trip.
Have 900 acres of land, $1 per acre,
fine tract, living springs, six miles
from town. See me immediately. W.
S. Decker.
CalJ and send a copy of the Free
Press to your friends. Do not expect
your newspaper to do everything.
F. II. Snider has gone to his home
at Ilico to see his wife and babies and
to spend the holidays with them. W.
S. Decker is attending to the insur-
ance business in his absence.
Hunters and sportmen's headquar-
ters at R. D. McKnight's hardware
Mr. George C. Hall, of Miami, was
admitted to the bar of Texas Monday
last to practice in the'fiistrict and in-
ferior courts of this state. Mr. Hall
was formerly an attorney in Kansas
and was admitted hereupon his papers
from that state. He is a fine young
gentleman and is bound to succeed.
Buy a pound of the celebrated Do-
mestic Baking Powder at B. K. Her-
rington & Co.'s and receive a 14 quart
pressed Tin Dish Pan or a 14 qt. Tin
Water Pail with each pound.
We notice the name of our old friend
and former partner at the head of the
well-known and recognized stand-by
of Kiowa, the Kiowa Herald and Bar-
ber County Constitution, as its editor.
Mr. Ellis is a bright young journalist,
purely of the Jacksonian stripe, as was
its former editor, I). D. Leaiiy. He is
a native of Kalamazoo. Mich., and has
devoted his life to the procession.
"Sail on, thou paper, strong and
great."
Ed Montgomery has just received a
large stock of fresh hand-made can-
dies. All girls take notice and remind
your fellow.
A nice assortment of clocks at R. D.
McKnight's house furnishing store.
Rev. George K. Scott held services
Sunday last, both morning and even-
ing. Rev. Scott is a Cbrisian gentle-
man in every sense of the word, and
has made many warm friends since his
advent in this city. lit is a good
speaker and has the faculty of com-
mitting his sermons to memory instead
of reading them, thereby making his
addresses much more pleasant and
forcible. He will remain away for
about a month, his physician advising
him to go to the coast in order to re-
cuperate his lungs, which are slightly
affected. After his return he expects
to hold services two Sundays each
month.
Go to the Vienna Cafe for fresh
fish, oysters, celery and all dainties
carried by a first-class restaurant. On
Second street, in the Town Co.'s new
building.
Bay your holiday goods at R. D.
McKnight's.
Meals at all hours at Tex's oyster
house. All kinds of game. When
you are hungry give him a call.
Literary and Musical.
Saturday evening last the Canadian
Literary and Musical Society held its
second meeting. Hon. Frank Willis,
Colonel Greegsby and District At-
torney Miller were*aniong the visitors.
To say it was a very enjoyable affair
and a great success would be putting
it very mildly.
The entertainment was opened by a
vocal quartette, consisting of Mr. and
Mrs. Brooks, Mr. G. II. Longley and
Mrs. E. Longley, who rendered a very
beautiful selection. Mr. F. E. Miller,
Miss Gerlach, Mr. S. L. Straughan and
Mr. G. II. Longley recited several very
appropriate pieces. By special request
Mr. Nate Ilillbraum. of Wichita, ren-
dered the "Miser" in a highly dramatic
style.whicli captivated the entire audi-
ence, after which Judge Willis, Col.
Greegsby and Attorney Miller each
made a short, witty, and quite eulo-
gistic speech. Mrs. I)r. Longley was
the organist for the evening, and she
is a lady well versed in musical cul-
ture. Lack of space prevents us from
giving details.
The society is on the high road to
success, and if the members will con-
tinue as they have heretofore the so-
lio to B. K. Herrington & Co.'s with eiety can be made one of the brightest
your Butter. Eggs and Produce. (of its kind in northei n Texas. As it
J is it would be a credit to a city of
We notice that our old time friend, 25.000 inhabitants.
W. G. McDonald, was admitted to the ! Saturday evening next the meeting
bar at Lipscomb last week, to practice *n *[ ou,11t H°us® llt «"1®
. ' . - . P. M. sharp. Let all members be
iu the district courts and mferioi ¡ presentand each bring their friends.
courts of the state of Texas. "Mc" —-*■—
formerly practiced in Kansas, and we B. K. Herrington & Co. are agents
can, from our own knowledge, recom- for the celebrated Hazelton Roller
meud him as a talented and honorable I Mills Flour. They will sell you a bet-
gentleman.
Ranchmen wHl do well to call on
B. K. Herrington & Co. and learn
their prices before laying in their win-
ter supplies, as they guarantee -to du-
plicate Dodge City or Kiowa prices on
Groceries, Flour and Feed.
R. T. Akins, who lias l>een visiting
ter grade far cheaper than you have
ever bought before. Give them a call.
The Party.
On Monday evening Mr. D. Fay
opened his handsome new hotel to the
public, and in order to do justice to
the occasion gave a ball. It was
his brother Marshal Akins, returned ^arge^> attended and an exceedingly
Tuesday to his home in Greenwood ,neir? time *as had. The music con-
county, Kansas. Mr. Akins will ré- sisted of two vioUns and an organ and
turn in a few months, after disposing ¡ x el -> g°°d. The partj dispersed
of liis interests there, and will take up
lands here. He was accompanied by
his charming daughter, Miss Emma.
Call at Monty's news stand for
Christmas Goods.
about 2 a. m.
Carpets, oil cloths, window shades,
wall pockets and faucy articles at R.
D. McKnight's furniture
ware store.
and hard-
t
Court Proceedings.
Monday, December 12.
Thirty-first Judicial District, Judge
Willis presiding. Judge Willis fixed
the time of holding the terms of the
District Court in Hemphill county as
follows: On the second Mondays in
June and December of each year, and
each of said terms may continue in
session one week.
The Court ordered a venire com-
manding the sheriff to summon twelve
good and lawful and qualified men to
serve as Grand Jurors at this term of
court, and that they report forthwtth.
F. E. Miller was admitted to the bar
on application on license presented
from Indiana.
George C. Hall was admitted to the
bar on application on license from
Kansas.
The Court then appointed James
Goodwin as foreman of the Grand
Jury, the balance of which consisted
of W. B. Crabtree. E. E, Hall, T. J.
Doane, Sam Monahan, W. N. Peet, J.
A. Chambers, James Fulton, W. C.
McNeese, John Gerlacch, Jim Berry
and E. B. Jones.
Joe Dyke. Sam Ross and Lew Pea-
cock were appointed bailiffs. Vas
Stickley, Arthur Tarbill and George
Gerlach were appointed jury commis-
sioners for the present term.
Court adjourned until 9 a. m. the
next day.
SECOND DAY, NECEMBER 13.
A. Carr vs. E. P. Casten. In this
case Carr was permitted to intervene
and make himself a party plaintiff.
The Grand Jury returned the fol-
lowing bills of indictment: State of
Texas vs. John Preston, murder, and
bill of indictment filed by Clerk of
Court. John Preston vs. State of
Texas. Bail reduced to $500. A. Carr
vs. E. P. Casten. S. L. Straughan,
M. W. Hays and W. S. Decker ap-
pointed to divide land.
The jury then returned several in-
dictments.
A. Carr vs. E. P. Casten. The com-
mission appointed to divide land made
their report of division, which was
confirmed by the Court.
court notes.
The charge of Judge Willis to the
Grand Jury was a beautiful one, and
a masterpiece, sustaining the honora-
ble gentleman's reputation as a bril-
liant and impartial jurist. He was
listened to by a large number of our
citizens, many of whom had only
known him by reputation, and the im-
pression made was that the Thirty-
first Judicial District of Texas has a
man for their Judge who would grace
and fill with dignity the Supreme
Bench. Lack of space prevents us
from giving his charge, but one point
lie requested careful consideration for
was that "he wished the Grand
Jury to show to the world that
the six shooter was not the ruler
in Texas, and that there is not the
amount of crime committed in Texas,
according to her population and vast
amount of area, as there is in older
eastern states, which claim to be al-
most fret from crime." Occupying,
as Judge Willis does, the largest Ju-
dicial District in the world, he knows
whereof he speaks. Ilis district con-
sists of twenty-seven counties, con-
taining about 25,000 square miles.
Judge Willis says that Mose Hays is
the most accommodating man in
Hemphill county. It seems that Mose,
who has been 011 so many juries, was
very confident that he would be drawn
011 the Grand Jury, so he came up to
save the sheriff the trouble of going
down to the ranch, ten miles distant,
after him. However, he was not call-
ed upon for the Grand, but was elect-
ed for the petit jury.
Captain Arlington.the genial sheriff
of Wheeler county, is here. The cap-
tain is well known throughout Texas
as the captain of the renowned Texas
Rangers. lie also served with Mosby.
Col. Grigsby says Attorney Miller
had the croup one night and that he
had to get up and get him some "peach
and honey."
Senator Temple Houston is here and
is as jovial, genial and gentlemanly as
ever, the same old Temple, 110 matter
where one finds him.
Colonel Grigsby is as jolly and en-
tertaining. as all attorneys of the old
school are. The colonel served with
Quantrell.
Ex-District Attorney Woodman is
in attendance and is as popular as
ever.
District Attorney Miller is here,
busy as usual.
Hon. J. N. Browning is ^ the hand-
somest man present.
Try the Red Front Store when you
want Ladies', Men's or Children's
Clothing. Boots or Shoes.
Cigars,
Messrs. George B. Berry & Co. of
this city have just received a fine lot
of cigars, amounting to 50,000. They
consist of the very finest Mexican
Havane and domestic cigars. The
Mexican cigars which they have are
the finest ones sold in the United
States, and when once smoked no
other kind will ever do. Messrs.
Berry & Co. are selling in job lots and
intend to supply the Panhandle of
Texas.
Buy your heating and cooking stoves
at 11. D. McKnight's house furnishing
store.
Red Front Store,
CANADIAN, TEXAS,
Have just receive I a large stock oí
Fall and Winter
CLOTHING,
Blankets,
Quilts,
Hats,
Boots and Shoes,
and an elegant li*e of Ladies' aid
Misses Winter
AND
Cloaks,
wholesale and retail dealers in
Staple and Fancy
Carries the largest stock and best
Groceries at cheapest prices of any
firm in the Panhandle.
MAIN ST.. CANADIAX.2TEXAS.
C. H. Shaller,
headquarters for
Dry Goods, Clothing,
Boots and Shoes,
gents' furnishing
goods.
Main street, first door east of bank
building.
Main street, Canadian, Texas.
SMITH BEOS!
& CO.
CONTRACTORS
and
BUILDERS.
Estimates furnished on wood, stone
and corrugated iron buildihgs. Iron
fronts a specialty.
canadian. texas.
which they will sell as low as the
lowest.
They carry the largest assortment
of HATS in Northern Texas.
We do not propose to
be Undersold.
We make a
SPECIALTY
of Ladies'
BOOTS
and
shoes
We handle the largest stock of
GROCERIES
in the Panhandle and offer special
inducements to raechmex.
Have just received four car loads of
Flour and Feed.
i^Get our prices before purchasing
elsewhere.
GOODS DELIVERED to ALL PASTS OF
THE CITY.
BUGGIES,
WAGONS,
WIND MILLS,
AND PUMPS.
Call on or address
J • LSau^peijcc.
Kiowa,Kans, and Hig-
- gins, Texas.
G. C. Thoraburg. A. S. Fethcrman.
The Bakery
This is the most popular restaurant
in the city. Everything fresh and
cooked to order. Board fy the week.
JAMES WALSH, Proprietor.
Canadian, Texas.
Go to the
Chop House
For Your Meals. Open
Day and Night.
A. R LYNE,
Main st., near the Depot. Canadian.
THl
LOGr CABIN,
IELSQI PEET. Priprietir.
The finest and best board in the city
can be had at the Log Cabin oa the
Ilill. Give us a call.
Canadian, - Texas.
in Hemphill Co.
can now be filed on. Make your ap-
plication through
J. H. HOPKINS,
County Clerk of Tfemphill County .with
headquarters at Canadian, Texas.
AND
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Proprietors of Kiowa Furniture Co. Paiticu^ar-
dealers in all kinds of
Canadian. TezM.
NOW OPEN.
Mrs. M. J. and Lillie
Ramey, propr's.
good sleeping ac-
commodations.
Accommodations first-class in every
FURNITURE
Carpets, Window Shades, Wall Paper,
Sewing Machines and Organs.
Undertaking and Embalming given
special attention. New Goods and
Second-hand Furniture aad stoves
cheap.
kiowa, kansas.
phi,
iDobso r)
wholesale and retail
IDfucts "<án¿
UPC JC^FUCJS QÍ)I
fifpíces.
Pure Liquors for medicinal purposes.
Kiowa, KnnsRN.
R. DEANS,
Contractor & Builder.
Plans. Elevations and Specifica-
tions prepared and furnished for all
kinds of Stone, Brick, Wood or Iron
Buildings on short notice, and will
also superintend, furnish material and
labor for the construction anil comple-
tion of all kinds of Buildings and Roofs
of Slate, Shingle. Iron or Felt.
Canadian, - Texas.
L. Ussier.
F, I. Mclercfeer,
Gr. "W. WELLS,
Kiowa, Kansas.
manufacturer and dealer in
Harness, Saddles, Bri-
dles, Lap Robes,
Whips, etc.
Drovers and Stockmen's Supplies a
Specialtv.
SADDLES
made to order on any of the leading
trees. Pueblo and Triseke.
I use nothing but California leather;
also make the improved cow girl side
saddle. It will pay you to send for
prices. Satisfaction guaranteed.
BoneS
Mr. D. BELT
is now prepared to pay the
Highest Cash Price
for bones at the following points:
Kiowa, Kansas; Iliggins, Canadian
and Miami, Texas.
AGENTS:
JomtsoN & Hoover. Higgins, Texas.
Ccltsb & Smith, Canadian, Texas
Bennett & Welsh, Miami.
First-class stock of lumber of all
descriptions just to suit the country.
MAIN ST., CANADIAN, TEXAS.
Hoover & McKercher,
Proprietors.
A. W. RÜMSEY, j. P. BKOtTOIY,
President. V. President.
a. j. bentleY, Cashier.
The First State Bank
of Kiowa, Kansas.
Directors: A. W. Rumsey, J. P.
Breugh. D. R. Streeter, J. W. Dobson,
W. P. Carey. Jas. Stranathan, J. A.
Frame, Kos Harris, A. J. Bentley.
TEXAS LAND AND CATTLE CO.
(Limited.)
Additional brands,
on either side.
n left hip and *Me.
IS
W. H. Hopkins, Eau.-h Superintendent.
Canadian, Texss.
John Tod. Manager, San Antonio, Texas.
CRESSWELL RANCH AND CAT-
TLE CO.
James Mackenzie, Manager i
Postoflice, Fort El-
liott, Texas. Kanch,
in Robert* county,
on (Canadian river.
Various brands. Al-
so on lel't sido
with Various marks.
Hone brand c
with bar over on
left shoulder.
Ear mark previous _
to 18S5, crop off loft only".
Also a L connected on left side; close crop
the left, swallow fork the riirht. Also tlytnff
A on lffftsido; crop end under bit the loft,
swwUow fork the ri rht. Aleo B H L on left
side, crop and under bit the left, eropand Split
the right.
E. E. Polly,
Postoffice, Canadian,
Texas.
Kan are on Montan
Creek. Hemphill cotftH
ty, Texas.
S. L. Straughan,
AT'iOKNEY-AT-LAW,
general real estate^agbkt avó
county SURVEYOR.
Correspondence solicited.
Canadian, Hemphill county «Texas.
C. W. Stump,
Justice of the Peace
and Notary Public.
Canadian. Texas.
Wanted at
Jpowa, fp&cip.
Cash customers enough to ftflf of M
one hundred heating stoves; also'afinf
lot of cook stoves and a general Stock
of second baud supplies.
Cramer &; Griffin.
Williams & Co.
Dealers i a
Fine Wines and
Liquors.
Only Pure G-oods kept
in stock.
imported ari Daoestie Cijarc i specialty
Only place in the city that keeps tht
world-famous Schlitz beer.
Canadian,
Texas.
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White Elephant
Leader in Low Prices.
Dry Goods, Boots and
Shoes and Gents'
Furnishing Goods.
Icriputen hi Ufa' dob.
KIOWA; KANS.
Canadian,
Agents Phil Best's cel-
ebrated Beer
A9TD TUB RENOWNED
Stonewall Whiskey.
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Pure Wines and Liquors. Imported
and Domestic Cigars. We solicit tfc*
patronage of the public.
Geo. B. Berry & Oo.
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