Brownwood Bulletin. (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 49, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 4, 1894 Page: 2 of 8
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son as the efficient village post-
master. Clio has a good country
with a good class of thrifty honest
hard working citizens. The soil is
good water plenty and climate
healthy. Crops in this section
everything considered will com
pare well with the croppings of
other fields. Pushing up the road
to May just above the residence
of Dr. Gibson is a mountain view
that will grace the "easel" of an
inspired artist. From this point
The Buleetin artist sketched in
mental vision thirty-two farm
houses and barns with the fertile
fields and green woodlands of a
most beautiful landscape region
Here the devoted son or daughter
of beautiful Brownwood may on a
clear day plainly see through a
panoramic view of entrancing beau
ty of twelve miles the outlines of
the city of his love and hope'.
MAY.
The drive from Ulio to May is
replete with new views and sights
of interest. The line of the road
passes through a region of happy
and thrifty homes. School houses
on the way. as well as Pleasant
valley church almost in sight in
dicate the educational and moral
character of the people. Up hill
and down hill through sunshine
H U Q A Vv TV nVAtflf tlATVIOD O fl
well cultivated farms the mind
t and heart are engaged "in contem
Dlation till the hub of tiopulistic
power is reached. May unlike
Clio is a populistic stronghold
yet the democrats hold up their
faces in a gallant fight. May is
noted as one of the best education
al points of Brown county. The
school for the term of 1894-5 will
be under the direction of Prof. H.
F. Jones an educator of merit
Baptists Methodists and Cumber
. land Presbyterians compose the
church world of the hamlet. The
people though divided in politics
and religion are harmonious in all
relations and are proud of the
beauteous fertility of their country.
No hamlet of evergreen Brown has
prettier surroundings. The farm- i
ing lands are unsurpassed; the peo-
ple are thrifty "and industrious;
law and order prevail. Clustering
4around the hamlet are the homes
and farms of Deaton Brewer Par-
sons Buzby Glenn Petty Bru-
ton Drinkard Ford Dunn Arnold-
Gray Plummer Capt. Martin and
many other good people whose
names could not be obtained. In
this neighborhood sorghum has a
second crop and some fine cotton
appears. The business of May
comprises two dry goods stores one
hardware stock one blacksmith
one gin one drug store.
GEO. W. PLUMMER..
' The smiling May country has no
more worthy citizen than the gen-
tleman whose name stands at the
head of this paragraph. George
Plummer or just plain "George"
as his many friends love to name
him has been most intimately as-
sociated with the important grow-
ling interests of this beautiful and
fertile section of evergreen Brown.
As a farmer he has been a faithful
laborer in the harvest field; as a
stockman he is widely ' known;
and as a merchant his name is
widely known to the country.
Geo. Plummer's store at May is a
famous place for bargains. His
cheerful character and accommo-
dating disposition have won him a
' host of friends in this department'
of life. His dtock of goods em-
braces a complete line of groceries
dry goods boots shoes hardware
and notions.- In fact it goes be-
yond dispute that Plummer's store
is a centre for square dealing and
handsome bargains. 'When you
visit May inspect his stock and be
convinced of all these statements.
The Bulletin representative does
riot hesitate to make this mention
of Geprge W. Plummer knowing
full well that the people of the
May country will all with one ac-
cord sustain the statement. George
Plummer is a native South Caro-
linian and justly proud of his.
grand old state. Forty-nine years
reBt lightly on his mind and heart.
He points to Grayson county Vir-
ginia as the land where he was
raised to manhood A portion of
his life was passed in southwest
Missouri Barry county and he
resided in Tarrant county Texas
three years and Brown county
nineteed years. Mr. Plummer has
been married twice. His nrst un-
ion was with Mrs. Anna Robert
son a lady t)f accomplished char-
acter and the second with Mrs. M.
E. Vandever an esteemed and
lovable lady. Three bright girls
and four intelligent boys have
blessed the marital life of this
worthy citizen. As a public official
the life and character of George W.
Plummer stands above the clouds
of reproach. He was eiected tax
assessor of Brown county in 1890
and served the people with honor
able fidelity for two years. At the
present time he is a candidate for
re-election to the position of as-
Bessor. The voters of Brown coun
tv will remember mm with a
handsome vote and many enthusi
astic friends predict his triumph
ant election. This important trust
will be safe in his hands.
The .bulletin s May sojourn
with Captain Martin will be re
membered with true pleasure. He
is one of the lionest minds of the
age. His good wife gives a charm
to all home surroundings. Thrift
and industry mark the life of the
Martin family. The cozy home
with its beautiful flowers nice
young orchard and fine cotton are
features of interesting attraction.
DR. R. A. BALLARD.
It was. the pleasure of-The Bul
letin to meet this estimable gen-
tleman and accomplished medical
practitioner during its visit to
May. The doctor has been en
gaged in the practice of inedicine
at Sipe Springs and May since his
location as a citizen of Texas. As
a medical man he stands in the
first rank of the medical world.
His success in this department of
life has won him a large practice
extending in Brown and adjoining
counties. Dr. Ballard is a genial
accomplished gentleman in all that
makes social life pleasant. His
home is one of accomplished de
light with the accomplished wife
and intelligent dutiful sons. Mrs.
Ballard nee Boach through her
attractive character adds much to
the May social world.
The drug store of May under
the able direction of Dr. Ballard
is one of the model institutions o
the town and country. The stock
of drugs is pure and fresh; the line
of notions is very attractive and
complete; the department of toilet
articles and perfumeries is replete
with a nice line of goods. The
prescriptions are under the per
sonal direction of the doctor and
therefore are compounded with
care. The goods of this drug store
are sold" at prices in direct line
with the cheapest and best points
The people of May are fortunate
in the society and attainments o
Dr. Ballard aud.should extend to
the Mav drug store a trade tha
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will sustain the enterprise.
WOLF VALLEY.
As you say "good bye" to the
smiling May hamlet the vision
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runs away" forward to rest upon the
features of the luxuriant Wolf val
ley. Memory goes back just ten
years ago when during the ex-
cited campaign of 1884 the minds
of men who have disappeared
from the stage of earthly action
appeared on the political forum of
Wnlf vnllmr tn nnnfpst. for the
nininni km nf Hrmvn nnnntv.
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Judge Cleveland lamented by al
host of true friends was there with
fUlnmVnf n?a hriaht. Ttiind and
pure character to win the honors
;rroani Poanp to
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Woodson! Hundreds of goodfriends
of this generous big-hearted man
remember his genial character
He too was there as a candidate
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or the office of tax collector ol
"Rrntcn "RMmvprs nnw marl? the
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grave oi generous Jim rai voou-
son. iflua naa cuniMifl
stolen leaves from the lives ot two
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men who once gave dignity and
industry in Brnwnwood and her
country. Wolf valley is truly a
beautiful region. Here you- find
the homes of Roach Davidson
Baily Taylor Le9ler Charters
Snddfirth "Rlo?rom. Holleman. Wil-
son Spence Angel Mallory Ford
Hobbs and other good industrious
citizens with beautiful homes. The
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crops oi una secuon emuraue uui-
ton melons and sorghum in
abundance. The climate is pure
crnod schools abound and church
facilities good. Baptists Metho-
dists and uumoenand rresoyten-
ans are the leading aenommaiipns.
At high noon The Bulletin rest-
i i . f i i 11 r .r
ed unaer me nospnaDie rooi oi
JfarBonJfi. M. uwens who was
here with the first settlements of
the country. AS a pioneer preacn-
er.his name is known far and
near. As a citizen he is veneratea
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hands with The Bulletin and its
will iivo ottpr nimi will RnHKR
readers once more at Rising Star
RISING STAR.
A Good Town With
Good Schools.
The Business Enterprises.
The "beautiful Star" shines with
hpnntifiil Vxaht nvpr a nnnntrv in.
vested with ten thousand qualities
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that tend to make a people happy
and prosperous. To pass along
the "stage route" from Cisco to
Brownwood through all the hor-
rorsof the "sand" the traveler
Obtains anytning oui a iavorsuie
idea of the country that nurtures
and sustains one of the most pros-
perous villages of the sunny south
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o ootain a iair iaea oi hhb iir
id beautiful section you must
forsake the beaten highway of
travel and pass into the interior
where homes of plenty farms of Parents and guardians may well the hand buch greetings maKe a
rich fertility prosperous schools rest assured that the instruction of fellow feel g"ood when he is wan-
and neat churches meet and attract their children will be thorough in dering round the world gathering
the eye with their enchanting ways all the details of practical work news to make the people feel hap-
and manners. The people of this The gentlemen upon whose hearts pier and better. A moment later
section are most justly distinguish- rest the success of this model and an introductionto Mr. Hulse
ed for all the ' traits of honest school are men of integrity intel- the other member of the firm lol-
thrifty industrious character. But ligence and enterprise. They are fowed. Mr. Hulse's greeting was
a few years since the country was res6lved that under their guidance generous. This firm is too wel
comparatively unsettled. Now its the school must march onward to" known to need an introduction
fine lands are the. nestling places win new glories and triumphs in For years they nave been before
for some of the most fertile farms the educational field. The board the world as business men as cit-
nf the Lone Star State. The cli- of trustees and directors comprises izens as neighbors. In all these
mate of the country is one of the the names of H. W.r Joyce presi- relations they have proven worthy
best in point of health and the dent; E. R. Sayle secretary; G. W. of the high place they hold in
best of water abounds. The crops Wood treasurer; W. S. Michael public estimation. The "general
of cotton are among the heaviest Assessor; W. C. White collector merchandise stock" of Hulse and
averages of the country. Fruits The location of the school is in the Ronch is very complete in all de-
can be raised when they fail in midst of a country distinguished tails. Just look at the rich array
other sections. The soil is a heavy for its rich fertility of soil and of dry goods; inspect the nice
3andy loam and has nutritive beautiful scenic surroundings. The stock of groceries; smile upon the
qualities of the highest value to climate is celebrated for its purity beautiful line of notions; inspect
the industrious farmer. To the and freedom from all malarious the solid hardware; look at tha
home seeker the Rising Star coun- poisons. The high moral tone of handsome clocks; inspect the
try extends inducements of the Rising Star society throws a special sweets of the sugar and molasses
most attractive character. With guard around the minds and hearts department and well what's the
its cheap lands; healthy climate of all students of the school. The use talking? Just go to Hulse and
and good water it must in the faculty of the school holds the Roach and you will find one of
course of a few years become a name of teachers who are recog- the handsomest stock of good with
clime of exceeding prosperity and nized araonghe best in the state the rarest bargain! found within
haDDineSS.
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To appreciate the character of
this bustling and thrifty centre of
rtrade tne visitor musi mu iui
while amidst its hospitable ana
generous surroundings. The bus-
inPRamfin nf the little citv are men
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.rnimh onturitTT nnfl HTriP.L inLKl?- I
ui uou "V) o i
rity in all transactions. Through
these qualifications the "btar" has
continued to advance into posiuuu
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till it now ranks m brilliancy wun i
the brightest or os oi lexan uuai
neas constellation in lact. tne
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trade equal to the largest towns oi
the county of Eastland.
The business circles have as
links of trade four dry goods
houses one family grocery two
blacksmiths two gin and grist
mills one hotel one livery stable
one saddle shop one barber one
photo gallery. The medical cir-
cle3 of the hamlet hold minds of
first-class ability and education.
fPl -mrY iiiavI A fB m if Q tYlflm
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bership vigorous congregations of
Metnoaist P" nQ "f8'
tenan people. The fact that the
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"Star" is spiritual m character is
imiy auown uy uie prc -
lureu neat auu UCauwiui "
buildings. The social world of
T)!.!- CM !n V.. thn
ivwmg oi
companamp vi nuui mBU uu
complished women. The people
peneve m xemperauue. caiuuua
are not permitted standing room.
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xne peopie are uu n.
I oVkirlinflr in ptiarnptpr .mat nnw.
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Cisco Baptist association is in
session. Elder J . S. Mayes holds
the position of moderator. W. C.
Grant is here known as a
worthy student of Coggin academy
and Howard Payne college Brown
wood. The Bulletin man was
glad to grasp his hand. Elders G.
W. Smith B. F. Dixon S. F.
Revnolds. F. P. McNeely I. D.
Hull S. S. Hull Allen Leech J.
M. Evans and C. Broshears are
among the prominent ministers
present. Many visitors are here
and the session is pronounced a
errand success. The "Star" is
a - -
very proud of her good school
school officers and able school
suDerintendent. Look at their
features!
rising star high school.
This institution is most justly
regarded as one of the leading in-
stitutions of learning not alone for
the beautiful country of which it is
ouniiufc uiumuw. uv
state of Texas at large. The
school comprises a full and com-
plete high school course cmbrac
inn oil 4Via citiiHiaa ranmrarl fnr a
" " oiumw jluv-u
first grade certificate. The course
of instruction is complete in all the
most approved normal methods
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school is one oi tne ongnt limes oi
the golden chain that holds heart
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magic eaucauonai auvance ui xe.
an educational interests. Leaamg
educators of the country recognize
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lla BUUCllUi UlCllIf M a buuj vi
a
superior work.
prof b c. chrisman.
"RiTr.T.ETTN Yas uleased
to
i
eet thig true gentieman
and
splendid teacher. He is now fill-
iner h?a spnnnd vear. as president of
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the Rising Star high school. It
0nripj f-ft that his suDenor
ability as superintendent and
teacherhas placed the school on
an advanced plane of progress and
success. The Bulletin takes oc
casion to congratulate the people of
the "Star" oii the engagement of
Prof. Chrisman. His history as
one of the leading educators of the
South is recognized by the broad
est minds of the age. Kind in
manner genial in heart polished
in mind and thorough in teaching
fae at once win8 hia to the
tiin t
way
hearts of patron and pupil. Prof
. f .
unnsman noiaa nis puuero a i
ft Bloomington Illi
as an
noianormal aschool distinguished
thrnnahnnk the nation for its brill-
honored gnd 8ucce8aful
t
graduates. In the state of Texas
t. T?plHpn Danrfield. Kaird. and
other noted educational points he
educator.
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.nceeaaM life as well as
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accomplished women who grace
charming homes of the land cher-
iph the character and teachings of
this cultured gentleman. Among
his warmest friends who stand
high in the most honored walks of
life may be mentioned Hon. D. B.
Culberson and Prof. Rodger9 of
the Texas School Journal. It may
be iustly said that Prof. Chrisman
is one oi the pioneer jeaaers oi
normal education for the state of
Texas. Young men and young
ladies who desire to qualify them-
selves for the noble profession of
teaching will find a warm friend
and thorough educator in the
mind and heart of Prof. B. C.
Chrisman. Let the people of Ris
ing Star extend to Prof. Chrisman
and his able faculty solid support
and all will be well!
The Bulletin as a true repre
sentative of the educational work
of the state is happy to note a
nleasant interview with H. W.
J e. R. Savle G. W. Wood
g jkjjcjiae aD(j q "White
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bQard The gchool interesta 0f
gafQ .q
hulse and roach.
The Bulletin man was greeted
by -'Roach" with a warm grasp of
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Mayes, Will H. Brownwood Bulletin. (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 49, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 4, 1894, newspaper, October 4, 1894; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth343841/m1/2/: accessed April 19, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Howard Payne University Library.