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vitality, sad ro-
sy? tem to a healthful
Bov. T. O. A. Cott, agent of the Mass.
of tho Mood manifest; bat that
a penect ears was obtained by the tuo
of Ayer’s Sarsaparilla.
Prsderick W. Pratt, 424 Washington
writes: “My daughter
with netVoua debility,
irilla restored her to
Ayer’s Sarsaparilla for about
during which time his
id over twenty pounds.
Ayer’s Sarsaparilla,
Or. A O. Ayer A Co., Lowell, Mass.
Prise ft; sit boaiss, $*,
Female Bitters
ea application to
€50 , Isslsvtlls, mj-
ARBUCKLES’
Mans no » packs** of OOJTKX Is a
guarantee of axoeUenoe.
f ARIOSA
la kept fat all Srst-olaas
a the Atlantic to the PaoiAo.
COFFEE
Isoowargood
Always buy!
sealed ONE 1
when exposed to the air.
this brand in hermetically
POUND PACKAGES.
BRADPXELD’S
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WOMAN'S
tskse daring tbs CHANGE OF LIPS, grew
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Wholesale, by Bailey ft Howard.
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I Book of all Diseases,
I Cloth ftGold Binding
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safe: :ff
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For sale by E. P. Wallace, l>enison,
Do Yon-Want a Bicycle ?
If so, bus the best st
the lowest price ami ess
iest terms of payment;
in other words, before
bar inf elsewhere call
upon or write the agent
and he will furnish
terms to suit the tiroes,
and any desired infor-
mation.
LUTSES AOTBUSS,
Agent tor
BICYCLES. TRICYCLES A SUNDRIES.
Denison. T.xaa.
4fsm
BOOK
The —oat wwdtrfilli co—piste collection ol the
absolutely useful sad practical which ku
ever been published ia aov nation on the globe. A
marvel of every-day value and actual money
earning sod money-saving to every possess*.
Hundreds upon hundreds at beautiful and help-
ful cngravlnas. Its extraordinary low price be-
yond ca—petition. Nothing in the whole history
of the book trade like it. Select somethin* ot
■ sat nu t to Ibk people, and sales are sure.
Agents looking for a new ard first-class book,
write toe full description sod terms.
— days' tiase given Agents without capital.
SCAMMELl. A CO., Bos Stfft,
4J-Sm. St. Lot ts, Mo.
THOS. fox.
Wholesale sod Retail Dealer in
T IQUORS
gRAN DIES.
W1NES
No. 317 MAIN STREET,
DENISON, TEXAS.
The BDYEB8' GUIDE ia
Issued March and BepL.
i each year. It ia an ency-
lolopedia of uaefnl Infor-
'mation for all who pur-
chase the luxuries or the
necessities of life. We
you and furnish you with
H. McLcan iTar1 _
will alfay your cough, and pre
sound sleep. 35 cents a bottle.
American investments in Mexico
aggregate nearly or quite one million
dollars. ,
When the stomach lacks vigor and
regularity there will be flatulence,
heartburn, nausea, sick-headache,
nervousness, use Dr I. H. McLean’s
Strengthening Cordial and Blood
Purifier, to give tone and regularity
to the stomach.
The earthquake experienced at
Los Angeles several days since, was
the severest known in that quarter
for years.
To promote a greater activity ol
the kidneys, accelerate circulation
of the blood and prevent a tendency
to fatty or granular degeneration of
the kidneys, use Or. J. H. McLean’s
Liver and Kidney Balm.
Scientists says that the savage has
a more acute sense ol smell than
civilized people. They have more
material to practice on.
To increase the stamina of an en-
feebled system the nourishing prop-
erties of the blood must be increased,
Dr. J. H. McLean’s Strengthening
Cordial and Blood Purifier, enriches
and purifies the blood and fills it
with strength giving constituents.
Late advices from California are
to the effect that Joseph Pulitzer, of
the New York World, is not im-
proving as his friends would wish.
He is undergoing treatment for his
eyes, and it is feared he may lose
his sight. «
An active brain, sparkling wit, a
cheerful mind, a bright eye, a robust
body, pure rich blood and a vigorous
bounding circulation, add many
charms 10 female society—yet, ah 1
how few ladies can boast of all these
signs of health! While they remain
victims to those terrible female com-
plaints, they will be compelled to be
mere feeble, delicate drones upon
society. You can be restored to
health and happiness by the use of
English Female Bitters. 47-im
L«tl week m nvikman on me Cot-
ton Belt railway, near Whitewright,
while digging at a depth of seven
feet unearthed an old fish trap with
two petrified fish in it. He sold the
fish to a brakeman on the road for
$1 each. About the same time part
of a skeleton of a deer was found at
a depth of twenty-seven feet below
the surface by a party ot laborers
who were sinking a shaft in the
Santa Fe yards at -Dallas. A week
before the same laborers, at a depth
of fifty-nine teet, dug out the fossil-
ized roots of a tree near the Santa
Fe round-house.
Hunnicutt’s Rheumatic Cure is the
fei/ T'omic and Blood Burijier
known lor the spring of the year. It
drives the poison from the blood and
strengthens and regenerates the sys-
tem. Hunnicutt's Throat and
Bmng Cure permanently cures Asth-
ma, Bronchitis, Cough and Colds.
Try them and you will be convinced.
For sale by Guiteau and Waldron,
Denison, Texas. 48-tf.
8und»j Newspapers.
In remarks upon the comparative
value of advertising space, George
P. Rowell & Co’s “Newspaper Di-
rectory’’ for iSSS, now in press,
speaks as follows of the advantages
which Sunday newspapers offer to
advertisers:
“In daily papers, advertisements
are worth about one-third the price
which a weekly issuing the same
number of copies can demand. Sun-
day papers, semi and tri-weeklies
and all publications issued more fre-
quently than once a week are usually
classed with dailies in fixing the val-
ue of their space, but bunday papers
partake largely of the character of
weeklies, and this is the reason why
they are so popular with advertisers.
As time passes the rates of charge
for advertising in them will tend
toward a higher schedule. They
now secure more than a fair share
of advertising patronage because,
considering both quantity and quali-
ty, the rates are generally too low.”
Its Location with Reference
to the Resources of
Texas and the In-
dian Territory.
Its Proximity to the Vast Coal
Fields and Forests of Fine
Timber — Its Rail-
roads, Etc.
Prom the Texes L.and and Immigration Journal.
It is not the province of this jour-
nal, in presenting our readers with
different sections of the state, to deal
in glittering generalities or fulsome
laudations, but as the chosen and
officially endorsed medium of the
State Bureau of Immigration, to set
forth in plain, unembellished lan-
(Jingf. rslUbU and »'»ll •alhenli,.
cated facts.
THE CITY OF DENISON
is located in the northern part of
Grayson county, upon an undulating
plateau some 250 feet above the Red
River and 800 feet above the level of
the sea. Its natural drainage is un-
surpassed.
THE SOIL
for miles in every direction is an al-
luvial sandy loom, wonderfully pro-
ductive in fruits and vegetables.
Mud is seldom ever seen, indeed it
is affirmed that in 30 minutes after a
hard rain ladies may traverse the
principal streets and avenues with-
out soiling skirts or shoes.
THE STREETS AND AVENUES
are 70 to too feet in width, and all
blocks have wide alleys.
POPULATION.
thorough system of grading and a
curriculum embracing all the
branches taught in the best city high
schools of the land. Ten months ot
public school, free to every child in
the city, has now extended through
a period of fourteen years.
CLIMATE, HORTICULTURE AND POM-
#«LOGY.
This is undoubtedly the best and
most healthfnl climate in the West
or Southwest. Denison stands in
the midst of the most prolific fruit
and vegetable section of the state.
Although but partially developed,
the fruit and vegetable farms in this
vicinity shipped from this point
$300,000 worth of fruits and veget-
i ables to other markets during the
year 1887.
THE FOLLOWING TESTIMONIALS FROM
GENTLEMEN OF SUBSTANCE
AND STANDING „
in this community cannot fail to in-
terest the practical gardner and fruit
grower in the older states, who are.
cordially invited to come and see tor
themselves, or address for informa-
tion any of the following firms, who
have for sale, upon the most reason-
able terms, thousands of acres of
hmd in ttils vicinity—land which is
as prolific as the celebrated fruit and
vegetable sections of California.
THE RELIABLE REAL ESTATE FIRMS
OF THIS CITY
are Messrs. Munson & Bro., Captn
A. R. Collins, Messrs. J. J. Fairy
banks & Co , Messrs. F. M. Robin-
son, Tibbs & Alexander, the Deni-
son Land & Investment Company,
and Messrs. Coffin & Zintgraff, all
trustworthy, reliable firms.
REPRESENTATIVE FRUIT AND VEG-
ETABLE FIRMS.
Mr. T. V. Munson, vice-presi-
dent of the American Horticultural
Society, who is eminent authority on
pomology and horticulture, under
oath, states that his farm adjoining
the city yielded him the following
net profits in the year rSS7, to-wit:
Swee^ corn per acre. .f._________ $100
Sweet potatoes per acre.......
........................ 300
Her 14,000 to 15,000 inhabitants Asparagus per acre .......... 300
are thoroughly cosmopolitan, being Blackberries per acre.......... 350
composed of the better classes from | Strawberries per acre.......... 750
the Eastern, Middle, Northern and graces pe^acre ... . '$500 to $ioc£
Southern States. In point of nttel- Common grapes per acre ... 300 to 500
ligence, morality, refinement , Tfvxs )
and hospitality, this people p .... "p1 , >
will compare with the best society of 01 N *' OF bay sox.
the older states.
Personallyappeared betore me, J,
J. Fcirbank®, who, being by me duly
her resources and advantages j sworn< states upon his oath that he
epitomized. has cultivated ten acres of land, situ-
Abundance of cheap fuel, inex- ated one mile south of the city of
haustible supply of pure soft water, Denison, in fruits and vegetables for
excellent railway facilities, fine edu- the past four years with about the
cational advantages, excellent water following result:
works, efficient fire department, gas The entire ten acres has ^yielded
works, electric lights, street car lines, an average for the fouc years of two
with an abundant supply of choice j hundred dollars pjr acre per annum,
fruit and vegetables, and a delight- net.product, after deducting freight
ful and healthy climate, make Deni- and cost of marketing,
one ot the most desirable points on I have raised fruits, apple, peaches,
the continent for the home-seeker, plums, blackberries and grapes,
the manufacturer, the merchant, or My product of grapes has aver-
the capitalist. aged no less than $350 per acre per
the public and private buildings , annum. I have cultivated princi-
are not only substantial, but in many PaH.y *he Bps. Delaware and Her-
Denison than at any other location
in North or Central Texas. ist.
Because inexhaustible quantities of
timber and coal are right at her
gates. ad. Her water supply is
ample for a manufacturing town of
100,000 inhabitants.
Manufacturing industries are yet
in their infancy—at present a foun-
dry, a wagon and agricultural im-
plement factory'; the machine and
car shops of the M. P., and the H.
& T. C. railways; a large compress
and cotton gin, constitute the princi-
pal establishments in the city.
agriculture.
The richest grain and cotton
growing, and the most productive
general agricultural sections in the
South, surround this place for one
hundred miles on all sides.
. . health and longevity.
Had the founders of this city
selected the site with special refer-
ence to health, a better location
could not have been found. Nature
seems to have combined the most
favorable conditions to that end, such
as a pure, dry atmosphere, and a
copious supply of pure water. The
following
OfriCiAL MORTUARY REPORt
will be read with interest by the
more intelligent immigrants who are
seeking to combine health, happi-
ness and prosperity. '
ANNUAL DEATH RATE PER IOOO IN-
HABITANTS FOR 1887.
Philadelphia
Boston
Baltimore
Sacramento
*5-5
24-
27.1
25-
St. Louis
Chicago
San Francisco
N. Y. City,
21.3
24-5
31-4
39-3
instances display much taste and
architectural beaut}’. For more than
a half mile Main street is lined on
both sides with large blocks of brick
business houses, including an ele-
gant opera house and many other J
fine structures.
THE BUSINESS PORTION
presents a solid, cleanly and pros-
perous appearance.
THE RESIDENT
all th*
wiixmm to rid*, walk, danoa, slaep.
t. Hah. boat, work, go to church,
- star at boat, and in various aiaes,
sty Isa and quant’ — “--*
what ia inquired
im:£
quantities. Just figure out
i is required to do all these things
ITABLY and you oan make a to
ta of the value of the BUYIHS’
QUIDS, which will bo sent upon
receipt of IO cents to pap postage,
MONTGOMERY WARD A CO.
D0-U4 Michigan Avenue, Chicago. IU.
The Democratic Association of
the Northwest was organized recent-
ly at Chicago, for the purpose of co-
operating in the coming campaign.
“The States that are to be members
are Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michi-
gan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missou-
ri, Nebraska, Iowa and Kansas. The
headquarters of the Association are
to be in Chicago. The president,
secretary and treasurer, with two
other members, shall constitute the
executive committee. I. M. Weston,
of Michigan, was made president,
and Mr. Wise, of .llinois, secretary
and treasurer. The business of the
association will be to prepare and
distribute campaign documents, be-
sides such other work as may be
deemed necessary. 1 hose present
from abroad were interviewed on
their presidential preference and all
were for Cleveland. Some favored
General Black for the vice presiden-
tial nomination, while others had no
preference.”
bemonts.
I have manufactured a fine quality
of wine, and consider this a first-
class wine producing country.
J. J. Fairbanks.
Sworn to and subscribed before
j me this September 15, 1SS7.
H. Tone,
Notary Public.
BUILDING MATERIALS.
An abundance of fine sand ; inex-
haustible quantities of superior lime
and sandstone are found within the
city limits and vicinity. Fine gran-
| ites of rare beauty and value abound
in vast quantities on the line ot the
Denison & Washita Valley Railway,
forty miles north of Denison.
BRICK, FIRE AND POTTERS* CLAY,
tions are represented here, ail hav- .. for tf
mg quite a large membership with ti,
regular attendance. The ministers
Cheatham’s Chill Tonic, purely
vegetable, guaranteed to cure all
forms of chills and fevers. Try it.
Sold by Giteau & Waldron. 15-tf
parts of the city have many costly
and elegant buildings. In every
direction the eye is gratified with
new objects of beauty. A large
park filled with forest trees and
fountains is located in the heart ot
the city.
_. , CHLRC,*ES of superior quality, and inenhaust-
The lead ng re ig.ous denomma- ib,e abound in this V!cin_
t.ons are represented here, all hay- ity *Vor the manufactTire of fire
pipe, and fine
- . . j building brick, on a large scale,
are live, progressive men who are j Deaison offers great induc|mentS to
exerting a salutary influence in capjta| and experience. These are
moulding and shaping the moral and I prime necessities, and can be profit-
religious tone ot society. ably dipped to all parts of Texas
the press. and the Indian Territory.
That mighty educator of the rail mills.
masses, and always found in the van- j Here ;$ . fine opening for a rail
guard of civilization, is ably repre- : mil, ^ thousand miles of roads
sented by two daily and tour weekly ! now in operaHon center here, and at
newspapers. The Sunday Gazet- [ no int fn Texas couid the o!d raiis
teer is squarely up to the times, 1 - - -
giving its readers the latest news
and happenings in a terse and spicy
manner, and is * fair sample of the
other journals, to-wit: The Daily
and Weekly News, Journal and
Guide.
PUBLIC FREE SCHOOLS.
In 1S74 the first school house was
erected in this place. The year
1888 finds Denison with three ele-
gant school buildings for white and
two for colored children. An able
corpse of twenty-five teachers, a
from these roads be worked over
and re-rolled so economically as at
Denison.
CANNING FACTORIES.
This being the center of the Red
River fruit and vegetable district it
is the most eligible point to erect
large canning establishments in the
state.
MANUFACTURE OF FURNITURE, AG-
RICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS,
MACHINERY, ETC.,
can-more profitably be carried on i
Denison, 12 deaths to the 1000 in-
habitants.
This extremely low rate may be
attributed in part to the fact that the
city is young, and has a healthy and
vigorous population.
THIRTEEN RAILROADS MAKE DENI-
SON INITIAL OR TERMINAL
POINTS, WITH OTHERS
SOON TO FOLLOW.
Her favorable geographical posi-
tion with reference to the most pro-
ductive sections of Texas, and the
leading Eastern, Northern and Mid-
dle States, makes this the gateway
'between this grand state and the
markets of the world. These roads
reach out their arm? in every direc-
tion, and pierce for hundreds of
miles around, the richest and most
productive agricultural, sections in
the world. They also connect this
city with the vast coal fields and
granites of the Indian Territory, as
well as with large forests of pine,
walnut, oak, bois 'arc and other
valuable timber in Texas and the In-
dian Territory.
THE FOREGOING STATEMENTS
being based on well authenticated
facts, cannot fail to interest capital-
ists in every part of this country as
well as in Europe. As a great lum-i
her mart, a center for the manufac
ture of furniture, all kinds of agricul-
tural implements and machinery, in
short, every-species of manufactur-
ing industries, Denison stands with-
out a rival in point of natural advan-
tages.
THE MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY
SYSTEM.
Jay Gould, with his usual fore-
sight, made large purchases of real
estate here, and the company have
made Denison headquarters for the
southern terminus of their southwest-
ern system. They have already in-
vested in shops, round-houses and
terminal facilities $750,000. Re-
cently they made large additional
purchases of real estate, upon which
they are now constructing new shops.
The present machine shops are
large, complete in machinery, and
employ 400 to 500 skilled men who,
under the management of Frank
Reardon, the able master mechanic,
attend to the repairs and other work
on 116 locomotives that are housed
in the company’s extensive round
house, recently consumed by fire. A
new building is now erected in its
stead. It is the intention of the
company to erect Soiler shops dur-
ing the coming season. The car
shops (John Doyle, foreman), are
quite extensive, complete in ma-
chinery and appliances, and furnish
employment to 75 men. The com-
pany hav#forty-two miles of switch-
ing within the corporate limits of the
city. They have five branches radi-
ating from this point, piercing terri-
tory in the south, southeast and
southwest. A very large force oF
operatives are located here.
THE MONTHLY PAY ROLL
of this company is about $100,000,
while that ot the Houston ft Texas
Central Railway is, say, $20,000.
Messrs. John W. Dickinson and
T. J- Kay, assistant superintendents,
and other officers of the Missouri
Pacific Railroad at Denison, will
our foqqiry for cour- l
tesies and kind attentions to our
field editor. Judge H. H. Teel.
Under their able management, per-
fect system, order and dispatch are
marked characteristics in every de-
partment of the office at this place.
THE HOUSTON * TEXAS CENTRAL
RAILROAD,
in the matter ot rolling stock, smooth,
well balasted roadbed, elegant
coaches and sleepers, is unsurpassed
by any railroad in the South. It is
always on time. The late heavy
rains have not interfered with its
running schedule. With polite and
efficient officers and train employees,
it is no marvel that the Houston &
Texas Central is a favorite with
everybody. It is noted for its safety,
comfort and rapid transit. The
principal offices of the company are
at Houston, while the northern ter-
minus and repair shops are at Deni-
son. C«pt. A. Faulkner, the popu-
lar and experienced passenger agent,
has his office at Houston.
THE DENISON A SOUTHWESTERN
is a branch of the Missouri Pacific
system. This road, with its connec-
tions runs into eastern and south-
eastern Texas. The main south
branch run* ooutbwcot into Mexico.
THE GAINESVILLE, HENRIETTA
WESTERN
branch is moving on to the western
stock regions.
With these and other railroad ad-
vantages hereinafter named, the
reader will see that Denison is des-
tined to be the largest distributing
point in the South, as well as the
gateway through which freights from
the North and East—including coal
and other products from the Indian
Territory—must pass, in transit to
the principal trade centers of Texas.
THE DENISON, BONHAM A NEW OR-
LEANS ROAD
will be completed by September,
1S88. This road runs in a south-
easterly direction, and passes
through the richest cotton and grain
section in the state; and also through
splendid pine lumber regions, con-
necting the principal roads in that
part of thft state with the coal fields
of the Indian Territory. North and
Central Texas must draw their coal
supply from these mines, via
Denison. (She is mistress of the
situation.)
RESIDENT, BUSINESS AND FACTORY
LOTS.
Hundreds of building sites, eligi-
ble points for factories within the
corporate limits, and thousands of
acres of suburban lands which can-
not fail to increase in value very rap-
idly, are for sale cheap.
THE ATCHISON, TOPEKA A SANTA FE
is now lecated, and will run via
Paul’s Valley to Denison. This road
opens up new and valuable avenues
of trade to this city.
THH DENISON A WASHITA VALLEY
ROAD.
The early completion of this road
is an assured fact, as it is already in
operation to Red River, and under
the able management of such men
as President Mnnson and others, with
ample capital, and indominable en-
ergy, we confidently expect to see
long trains of coal cars steaming
down the D. ft W. V. road before
the ides of September. Running in
a northeasterly direction it connects
with the St. Louis & San Franciso
road, making almost an air line route
to St. Louis. The vast importance
of this road to Denison can only be
measured by the mangnitude, ex-
tent and value of the great coal de-
posits, and fine granites in the Indian
Territory.
EXTENT AND QUALITY OF THH COAL
DEPOSITS.
*°» -
Commencing 45 miles north of
Denison, in the Choctaw nation,
they extend in a northeasterly direc-
tion about 125 miles, and as far as
developed, average from forty-eight
to sixty-five inches;in thickness. The
coal is uniform in quality and very
firm in texture: hence is not liable
to slack by exposure, being free
from sulphur and other impure sub-
stances, and containing a large per
cent of fixed carbon. It is the best
coal for all purposes of any west of
the Mississippi river. It is pro-
nounced by expects to be equal to
to the best Pittsburg coal. Speci-
mens ot coal or coke from these
mines can be seen at the office of
Messrs. Mnnson & Bros., or at the
Journal office in Dallas. We are in-
debted to these gentlemen for much
valuable information and correct
data, etc. The D. & W. V. railway
passes through the center of this coal
deposit; also through inexaustible
beds of red, gray and mottled gran-
ite, which for building and mon-
ument purposes is unsurpassed.
PROSPECTIVE ROADS.
The St. Louis, Arkansas & Tu
railroad will doubtless soon be nutn-
tred among the Gate City (wads,
also the Denison ft Sherman road.
THE CHI HA GO A PACIFIC RAILWAY
has a charter through foe Indian
Territory, and will doubtless, st an
early day, extent their road in foe
direction of Galveston by wa«:< ot
Denison. ' ■''-V
THE CHICAGO A ROCK ISLAND
have a charter through the'Indian
Territory from Caldwell. Kansas, in
this direction, and will construct n
road to Denison at au early date.
VhE TEXAS A PACIFIC,
now running eight miles south of
here must, in sell-protection comply
with the city’s pressing invitation,
and run a line to fob common rail-
road center.
THR GULF, COLORADO A SANTA FE
seeing the importance of this great
distributing center, will no doubt
tall into tine, and connect with
Denison, ^
THECHOCTAW COAL AND RAILWAY
V- COMPANY’S CHARTER
was recently ’approved by congress
and is now signed by President
Cleveland. The .charter names Den-
ison as headquarters, principal office,
etc. This road, tunning in a north-
easterly direction,'through the Indian
Territory toward^Little Rock pas*<
through the. ceritnr of large coal d<
posits of » fine quality. They have
also obtained a, charter tor the Texas
division of their road, extending it in
a southwesterly direction, connect-
ing with the Fort Worth & Denver
road in Wise county. The fact that
Minneapolis capitalists are largely
interested in tbis road is a guarantee
that it will be pushed forward to an
earl^'completion. Maj. S. L, Shel-
lenberger has charge of the compa-
ny office at this city. We arc in-
debted to hint for the above facts.
With the D. & W. V. and the
Choctaw Coal railways completed
and coal laid down in this city at $3
per ton. who can place the limit
of immigration that will flow into
this city.?
Cheap lands, cheap fuel, plenty of
good water and unsurpassed trans-
portation facilities are arguments
which cannot fail to attract millions
of capital. To the readers ot this
journal, all over the United States
and Europe, we say, come and see
for yourselves. The Denisonians
will welcome you with open hearts
and hands.
■
GRAYSON COUNTY
lies on Red river, in the north part
of Texas. It is bounded on the
north by the Indian Territory, and
by Fannin, Collin and Cooke coun-
ties on the east, south and west, all
noted for their salubrious climate,
and wonderfully productive soil.
The county coutains 968 square
miles, of which about two-thirds is
undulating prairie. It is estimated
that 85 per cent, of the entire county
is tillable land, and responds most
liberally to the effects ot the farmer,
the fruit-grower and gardner.
THE SOIL
embraces many varieties. The black
waxy, chocolate, - light and red san-
dy. All the»e varieties are produc-
tive and, owing to their great depth,
are practically inexhaustible, yield-
ing an unusually wide range of re-
munerative crops. Owing to the
clay base which underlies the soi
in most parts of the county, this sec-
tion is seldom ever seriously affected
by drouth.
THE WATER OF GRAYSON
is regarded as excellent. There are
many fine flowing springs, and as
rule, water is reached#at a depth of
so to 30 feet. The Red river. Iron
Ore creek, Choctaw river, and many
other never failing streams traverse
the county.
CULTIVATED FARMS.
About 25 per cent, of the acreage
of this county is in cultivation and
produces large crops of grain, cot-
ton, fruits and vegetables.
INDUCEMENTS TO IMMIGRANTS.
Combined with the resources al-
ready named, her fine transporta-
tion facilities, her large, valuable
day and geological deposits, her ex-
cellent public school system, the
general thrift, intelligence and ele-
vated moral charactei ot the rural
population, we doubt if any section
in the South or West presents so
many inducements to the intelligent
immigrant. In this country he can
buy the choicest lands at $6 to $15
per acre, and improved farms at
$10 to $40^
LIMESTONE
in unlimited quantities crop out on
the hilltop* along Red river from
Denison west. Indeed this cit
stands on as fine lime and sand build
ing stone as can be found anywhere.
The limestone exists in beds 1 1-4
to 6 feet in thickness. It is almost
as hard as granite, and for building
piers, abutments and foundations,
has no superoir. The Texas Cen
tral road have used it extensively
in conftructing their bridges. Lime
made from this stone is superior for
exposed work, as it will not disinte-
grate by exposure to the weather or
atmospheric influences. It is in
valuable as a flux in melting iron
ores.
SANDSTONE
of a brownish hue, such as is used
in the construction ot the celebrated
New York city brown stone fronts,
is abundant. The foundation and
beautitul columns of the State Na-
tional Bank are constructed from
stone quarries within the city limits
of Denison.
SAND
is abundant all around the city of
Denison. It is of superior quality
for building purposes, and is thought
by some to be good for the manufac-
ture of glass.
GRAYSON,
in wealth and rural population, ex-
ceeds any county in the atate. It ia
noted for its fine blooded stock.
There are located in this county
many large ranches, where breed-
ing, grazing and feeding are carried
up to the highest levels of this in-
dustry by progressive and wealthy
stockmen. Fine blooded borsea,
cattle, sheep and hogs are as com-
mon here as in Illinois or Kentucky.
This county carried off thirty-three
first premiums last year at the Collin
county fair, and twenty-five at the
Dallas State Fair, on Hereford and
Shorthorn cattle, besides many other
premiums on other fine stock.
ROADS AND BRIDGES.
The commissioners have taken an
advanced stand in the matter of
roads and bridges, by erecting sub-
stantial bridges, and keeping them
in perfect order.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS AN DCHUHCHES
in every part of the county speak
well for the general intelligence and
high moral tone of the rural pop-
ulation.
“WASHINGTON
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Containing flighty acre*,
State National Bank. 1
beautiful building sites in
Ala» ac
Choice forming Land, lying t
For prices and terms address,
J. F\ CUFF,
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LOW PRIO
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JOHN H. EMMOTT'S is
CONGRESS*.
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A fine female tonic, Cheatham’s
Chill Tonic. Satisfaction guaran-
teed or money refunded. Sold by
Guiteau ft WaUnw. 15-tf
The Finest WineB
Fine Imported Cigars
BLUE GRASS SALI
——BURCKEL 4
- 203 MAIN ST.__ DENI!
CARRY THE CHOICEST STOCK OF IMPORTED
CORDIALS IN THE CITY.
IMPOSTED AND DOMB«TlC CIGARS.
ANHEUSKR BE*R slwavs •* I
Gate City Dru
TEXT DOOR BAST
For Drs. Field, A. B.
and 1*. N. Markham.
Prompt Attention to all Calls.
B. B. Lekckakt, Prescription Clerk.
ESF'Prescriotiona carefullv filled at * '
FIBST NATION
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PAID UP CAPITAL,
Samuel Hanna, President, C. W.
W. M. Mick, Vice President, K. C.
Sam Hanna,
W. M. Mick,
W. P. Rick,
W. B. Munson,
Paul Waplw.
J. M. Ford,
G. W. DOUGHTY.
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GRAVES MILLER.
MILLBB
—SUCCESSORS TO THE-
MILLER REAL ESTATE COMPAI
No. 220 MAIN STREET,
Rooms No. I
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The Sunday Gazetteer. (Denison, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 48, Ed. 1 Sunday, April 1, 1888, newspaper, April 1, 1888; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth555399/m1/2/: accessed April 25, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Grayson County Frontier Village.