[The Star-Vindicator.] (San Marcos, Tex.), Ed. 1 Thursday, December 18, 1890 Page: 4 of 4
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Two deaths from small-pox have
occurred in Yoakum.
Ellis county produced 14,000,000
worth of cotton this year.
The new college at Kerrville will
be completed by February 1st.
The Luting Fire boys will have a
grand celebration on the Cth of Jan-
uary.
About 500,000 bushels of wheat
have been marketed at Brown wood
this year.
The force bill is full of malice and
sectional hate and that is about all
there is of it.
Tt is estimated that $1,000,000
will be needed to properly represent
Texas at the World’s Fair.
Marble Falls is reaching out for
a national bank with good propects
of success in the near future.
Hon. J. L. M. Irby has been elec-
ted state senator from South Caro-
lina, to succeed Wade Hampton.
Rich silver ores have been discov-
ered in the vicinity of Cisco in this
state and important developments
are expectegi^jgf-**^
From every section. of the coun-
py comes the report of a large in-
‘ in the- acreage uf wheat for
^coming season.
The new commission law will not
be passed with a view to crippling
the railroads but to regulate rates
and protect Texas industrious.
The Statesman is thoroughly de-
voted to the dam enterprise, and
never fails to give ample space to
the discussion of the question.
The people want low tariff taxes
and free coinage of gold and silver,
and the day is soon to dawn when
the will of the people will prevail.
The culture of ribbon cane is be-
coming ggffora’ iiv Texas and the
state will soon become famous for
its extensive sugar and syrup inter-
ests.
Some of the finest apples1 that
have been in the market this year,
were raised in Texas near the Cross
Timbers. The Lone Star state is in
the front rank in every respect,
General Hogg is beseiged with
applications for office but he attends
to his official duties and keeps his
own counsel, so the hungry office-
seeker has to be content to feed up-
on hope and silence.
General Stanley, millitary com-
manding officer at San Antonio, re-
ceived orders last week to send the
Third Cavelry regiment to the In-
dian Territory to be placed at the
disposal of Gen. Merritt,
Dr. Mendenhall experienced for
fifteen years before he was convinc-
ed that had perfected in “C. C. C.
Certain Cough Cure” the best rem-
edy on earth for coughs and colds.
Sold by Raynolds & Daniels.
The new church must be built.
Let all v\ ho are interested in the mat-
ter do their whole duty and we will
soon have a church that will reflect
credit on the place and those who
were instrumental in its erection.
Dr. Koch says he does not claim
that he has found infallible cure for
consumption but he thinks his rem-
edy will greatly mitigate the terri-
ble reign of that fatal disease and
thus prove a gracious boon to the
human family.
French tailors are making war
non the present style of evening
ress fbr gentlemen. They advo-
cate the adoption of colored coats,
embroidered vests, knee breeches
and silk stockings for a change from
the long prevailing fashion.
Some merchants refuse to adver-
tice when times are dull because it
is no use to seek trade when money
is scarce, aud when business gets
brisk they refuse to advertise be-
cause it is not necessary. They
have all the custom they can accom-
odate. Rather- inconsistent.
Six carloads of castor beans have
been shipped from Kansas to the oil
mills at Weatherford, Texas does not
supply the demand and the mill
managers are ordering the beans
from other states. The castor bean
grows well here and our farmers
might find that raising them for
shipment is a profitable business.
.anage
ucs glmost beyond reach.
The most beautiful holiday goods
in the'fcity at J. A. Beall’s
Old Boreas made his presence
felt last Friday and Saturday.
Electric Hair Brushes and Curl-
ers at Raynolds & Daniels’.
The hobby horse has come to
town and the small boy is happy.
Better make a failure in a good
cause, than a success in a poor one.
SEE DAVIS’ ’89 QUILTFR.
Let us win for fe4n Marcos the
name of the city of beautiful church
es. —
Lee Rountree and Loiselle McCar-
ty, of Kyle, were in town last Sun-
day.
Be sure to see J. A. Beall's dis-
play of holiday goods. It is im-
mense.
Sam Jones will lecture at La
Grange FebruaryUith on “Get
There.”
Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Tatum re-
turned to their home at Georgetown
last Friday.
Fresh fruits and candies and 16
ounces to the poundin' the St. Louis
Fruit Stand. v
SEE DAVIS’ ’89 <5 7ILTER.
Messers A. O. Duty and Loiselle
McCarty, of Kyle, were in the city
last Thursday.
San Marcos cannot afford to miss
that telephone line to Blanco and
Johnson City.
That colored sugar at the Gem
Fruit Stand is the very thing for
trimming cakes.
Mrs. Gen. Tom Thumb and troupe
played at different points in Texas
last week and this.
Some people are very good advice
givers but they dislit awfully to
take their own physic.
Deputy Sheriff Greathouse, of
Kyle," was in the city on official
business last Thursday.
SEE DAVIS’ ’89 QUILTER.
Mr. Walter Denny of this place
and Mrs. Sewell Denny, of Lockhart
went to Kyle last Su May.
J. A. Beall has laid in a most
superior line of holiday goods. ( all
and look through his stock.
Ere many months roll by Chau-
tauqua Hill will be crowned by some
very important improvements.
Raynolds & Daniel’s miscellane-
ous Books, Gift and Toy books for
the Holidays. Call and see them.
We would be glad if our coime-
spondents would send in their com-
munications by Tuesday morning.
SEE DAVIS’ ’89 QUILTER.
There are several young men in
San Marcos who are more than wil-
ling to engage in the “ sug er busi-
nes.”
Sheriff Davis & Collector Mc-
Means returned from their trip in
the upper part of the county last
Sunday.
Read the advertisements in the
Star-Vindicator and keep posted,
you will then know where to go for
bargains.
The ladies were very busy last
week making their Christmas fruit
cakes and other preparations for
the holidays.
SEE DAVIS’ r89 QUILTER.
Mayor’s court was in session
last week and the usual amount of
business was disposed of by his honor
Mayor Hardy.
|3PMr. W. N. Albright has
bought McClellan,Bosque and Hill
counties for the great Quilter. We
wish him success.
g-^Messrs. D. A. Word'and W.
N. Albright have bought seventeen
counties on the great labor saving
Davis ’89 Quilter.
The gentlemanly proprietors of
the Gem Fruit Stand will treat you
right. Buy your holiday goods of
them and save money.
SEE DAVIS’ ’89 QUILTER.
Santa Claus respectfully invites
you to call around and inspect his
very superior line of holiday goods
on display at J. A. Beall’s.
Some people criticize Sam Jones’
style of oratoi’y very severely and
yet they will go to hear him knowing
exactly what they may expect.
Judge W. W. Martin’s elegant
home at Johnson City is completed
and he has moved his family from
Blanco to the new county-seat.
□ mPNow is the time to secure an
agency that will make you a few
thousand dollars quick. See the
great Davis 1889 quilter at once.
The weather was cold and d'»a
greable nearly all last week, but of
course we need not expect May
weather all the time in December.
Mrs. D. F. Day went to Dripping
Springs last week to attend the
marriage of her brother Mr. Saver-
ance, which took place on Sunday.
SEE DAVIS’ ’89 QUILTER.
We received a letter from our
Lockhart correspondent last week
after the paper was ready to go to
press. Please write earlier in the
week.
Miss Nil la Phiney, of Prairie
Lea, who is here teaching musi(7r is
thoroughly proficient in the delight-
ful science and proforms in a credita-
ble manner.
For sale:—A seholarsh
Lone Star Business Collej
sale on easy terms. Apj
G. Rountree, San Marco?
Rountree, of Kyle.
’Squire Allen Barbee,
came down on business la
day and Madam Rumor was whispe
in g very busily in regard' to the
proceeuU.
We learn from the Chronicle that
Mr. E. Ramsower,, at one time lo-
cated at Blanco, is at Floresville and
with his son Harry is working at
his old trade of wheelwright.
Next Thursday will be Cnristmas.
You who have plenty and to spare
remember the poor to whom Christ-
mas is but a sad reminder of their
poverty andMesolate lot in life.
If vou want a home in the health-
iest country in the world and among
the best people beneath the the sun
come to Hays county. It is the
garden spot of the Lone Star State.
SEE DAVIS’ ’89 QUILTER.
The schools are progressing finely
ai d universal good health prevails
among the pupils. Parents at a
distance need not be afraid to send
their children to school in San Mar-
cos.
A town is known by its schools
and churches. San Marcos has fine
schools and superior school buildings
now let her interest herself in se-
curing some creditable . church
buildings.
Sam Jones said he had never been
particularly in love with Texas
but when he saw San Marcos,
he surrendered unconditionally
to the prettiest i^wn his eyes had
rested on in all Texas.
Rev Geo. Hinson called at our
office last week and subscribed for
the Star-Vindicator, We wgre
pleased to meet Bro. Hinson and we
wish him a pleasant stay among the
good people of San Ma.-cos.
Steps are being taken toward the
erection of a new house of worship,
by the Methodists. It is badly
needed and a handsome, commodi-
ous church will doubtless be com-
pleted by the time Annual Confer-
ence meets next Fall.
Old Santa Claus has arrived in
the Chicago Store with 1000 assort-
ments of Toys and a big line of Jew-
elry. Come one, come all, and bring
your children with you and inspect
my wonderful countei'S. Prices are
lower than over befori^n this city.
Martin Weiss.
JL iiv x UiCYO V/l* tllA
Same as ever. $1.50 f ¥ and
$2.00 for single roorr reduc-
tion in weekly rates. Jekmen and
and their families will/'find at the
“St. Leonard” a nedt, well kept
house, and the table is unsurpassed.
Major Wheedon, a gentleman known
all through Texas as a popular and
competent hotelman has charge of
the office.
Phineas P. LoLnsbery,
Proprietor.
Hf
A Spring Medicine
lelivery.
Thos. Taylor.
Private Boarding
B. GNUoiibobs, Proskh nu
H. E. Barber, Vice President.
T. H. Glover, Treasurer.
W. C. Dugger, Secretary.
iAM MARCOS. - TEXAS.
NEAR FREIGHT DEPOT.
best $1.00 house in town.
FOR TIRED
>r
/
MftN AND WOO.
P. P. P. will purify and vitalize your
blood, create a good appetite afcd- give your
whole system tone and sirengtn.
i A prominent railroad superintendent at
P. P. P. he never felt so well in his me, and
feels as if he could live forever, it be could
always get P. P. P.”
If you are tired out from ovfer-work and
close confinement, take
and
If you oro feeling badly in the spring
ad out of sorts, take
i
The flowers that grew outdoors
have all wilted beneath the cru-
el touch of the frost-king and
the leaves have fallen away to
their winter sleep. The dreary
reign of the win ter-king has begun
and the floral kingdom is locked in
a death-like embrace waiting the
return of the bright vernal season.
Judge Kone has been quite busy
attending to legal business since he
doffed the judicial ermine in favor
of his successor. Our ex-Judge re-
tires from the office, a much more
popular man than when he entered
it, which is an unusually high rec-
ommendation. His fellow citizens
will remember him in a substantial
manner in the future.
al-
If your digestive organs need toning up,
take
P. P. P.
Xf you suffer with h6fld&chC| indigestion^
debility and weakness, take
P. P. P.
If you suffer with nervous prostration,
nerves unstrung aud a general let down
of the system, take
For Blood Poison. Rheumatism, Scrof-
ula, Old Sores. Malaria, Chronic Female
Complaints, take
P. P. P.
Prickly Ash, Poke Root
and Potassium.
The best blood purifier in the world.
County Attorney Springer is
LIPPMAN BROS., Wholesale Druggists,
Sole Proprietors,
Lippman’s Block, Savannah, Ga.
Sold by J. A. Beall.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve.
The Best Salve in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Sale
Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chap-
ped Hands, Chilblains Corns, and
all Skin Eruptions, and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required.
It is guarnteed to give. perfect
satisfaction, or monej refunded.
Price 25 cents per bo;;. For sale
Sy Raynolds A Daniel.
Mrs. M. M. Souter, Proprietress.
San Marcos. Texas.
FOR SALE
w . barber,
ATTORNEY AT LAW. OFFICE IN
THE COURT HOUSE.
Abstracts of Land a Speci ty.
SAN MARCOS TEXAS.
-F ■
STAPLE AND FAN
P. N. Springer,
Attorney at
Will be sold at a bargain. One thirty
horse power stationery Engine and Boil-
er; oud pair three feet French Wheat
Burrf; one corn mill; one Bolting Chest
and Elevator; one Wheat fan; one smut-
ter; one cotton gin &c., «fcc. Apply to
S. C. Cock,
San Marcos, Texas.
Austin Statesman.
Established 1871.
The only morning newspaper at the
State Capitol, the sole source of general
information. Circulation, daily 4,500,
weekly 5,500. Terms of subscription, in-
variably in advance:
Daily, one year...................$10.00
“ Three mo’s............. 2.50
“ One month................ 1.00
Sunday Ed. one year.............. 2.00
“ Six months................ 1.00
Weekly.'one] year.................. 1.25
Six months.................75
Address all communications and remit-
tances to Statesman Pub., Co.
Austin, Texas.
LAW AND NOTE RY PUBLIC.
SAN MARCOS, TEXAS.
Sneed’s Nursery.
TYLER T1 Afc.
The subscribeFlias 'taken the agency
for this section for the abo' old tab-
lisbed and.famous Nursery id will call
oh our people as far as practicable ( orders
may also be left at the merit raa ket of
Smith & Rogers. Everything the
nursery line supplied at reasonable - res.
As to the standing of the conce re-
fers, by, permission, to Johnson & ohn-
son, San Marcos. Jami s Ftvvo
DRY GOODS, NOTH
Hosiery Gloves, Corsets, I
Goods Ladies’:Misss’ an
Children’s ShoEs Etc.
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MEN’S YOUTHS’
AND BOYS’
Men's Hats, Boots and Shonjf.
When
YOU WANT GOOD. GOOD BEEF
Attention
People.
Seven reasons why you should
Use Reed’s Tasteless
Ghill Cure.
A Safe Investment- i
Is one which, is guaranteed
ready gilinsf evidence of his abili- bring you satisfactory results, or in'
ty andconscientiousness as a pub- case of failure a return of purchase
. ... il l____ nrino On f.hlK »»TP Vflll P2LT1 hllV
lie officer. He is after the law
breakers in earnest, and says he in-
tends to discharge the duties of h:s
office impartially, regardless of con-
sequences. This is as it should be.
When the people elect a man to of-
fice, they certainly expect him to
do his duty and the law- abiding cit-
izens should give him all the aid and
encouragement in their power.
The largest line of holiday, fancy
goods and toys ever brought to San
Marcos, now on exhibition at the
book store. Consisting of wagons
of kinds and sizes and styles, largest
and best line of dolls ever seen in
the city, doll cradles, beds and bu-
reaus. Guns, air rifles tool chests
shoo fly rockets &e &c. Have not
time to mention all but we repeat
come and see Smith & Co.
For Sale:—A bran new June
singer, a superior sewing machine,
warranted for five years. May be
seen at G W. Knight’s. Apply to
I. H. Julian.
The finest candies ever brought
t > this market are to be found at the
Gem Fruit Stand.
price. On this safe you can buy
from our advertised Druggist a bot-
tle of Dr. King’s New Discovery
for Consumption. It is guaranteed
to bring relief in every case, when
used for any affection of throat,
lungs or chest,such as consumption,
inflamation of lungs, bronchitis,
asthma, whooping-cough, croup,etc,
It is pleasant and agreeable to taste,
perfectly safe, and can always be
depended upon. Trial bottles free
at Raynolds & Daniels drugstore.
1st. It is the best.
2nd. It is the largest bottle.
3rd. The taste is very nice.
4th. It is splendid for children
and old people.
5th. It has a box of p?ls free with
each bottle,
Gth/ It destroys all malaria and
uilds up the system.
7th. It is sold “No cure! No
Pay ! !” and insist on getting it.
Sold by J. A. Beall.
If You Contemplate
Buying a sewing machine this fall it
will pay you to examine the light run-
ning Domestic which for beauty of con-
struction and perfection and variety of
work cannot be equalled.
On Exhibition
at Ad. Adams, San Marcos, Texas. Cal
or communicate with
L. RYPINSKI, Kyle. Tex.
Agent for Domestic Sewing Machi no Co
Be sure to call on S. W, Watkin
hayc barbacued meat every day.
and try me
BROWN & WARE.
San Marcos
Texas.'
MRS. M. W. MA LOVE.
Insurence Agent,
TEXAS.
San Marcos,
Represents some of the best companies,
both English and American.
ED. J. L. GREEN, .
President
II. HARDY.
Vice Pres t.
E. L. THOMAS, Cashier.
First National Bank
Of San'; Mart os.
Capital Stock Paid up p 80,010,
Authorized Capital 250.010.
A General Banking Business. Col
tions made on all accessible points.
Accounts of Merchants Farmers,Stock-
men and others solicited.
“jnixijEci ORS.' ’
P. T. Talbot, Jah. G. Burleson,
Hammett Hardy, J. V. Nance,
Ed. J. L. Green.
D. A. GLOVER, V , I WOOD,
President, Vice Prcs’t.
TOM II GLOVER, Cashier.
Glover National Bank
Of San Marcos.
LIPPMAN BROS., Wholesale Druggists,
Sole Proprietors, Lippnum’s Block, Savannah, Ga.
Taylor House,
(Formerly Curtis House,)
5 17 EAST 6TH PECAN STREET,
Austin,
Texas.
Mrs. Taylor, formerly of San Marcos
proprietress.
The best oue dollar hosse iigthe state.
C. H. Steele & CO.
Have in stock a fine line of cooking and heating STOVES, TINWARE, PLOWS &c.
through their stock before buying'your STOVES for cooking and heating purposes.
Call and look
Sole Agents for the Celebrated “Farmer Girl” Cook Stove,
of
The Floresville Chronicle says:
“When our San Marcos exchanges
are through advertising the Davis
Quilter, it may be possible to find
an occasional item in one of them ”
All right, Bro. Thompson, they will
soon be through, and .then nerh~a'k<i
you can get a chaisal of office at San Marcoe of his business.
the Quitter. iis2ndday of December j M VIS’ ’89 QUILTER,
J390. Jas. G. Storey, jTho.
C. L1 j ' ^ Ii
flfof
in the
For
to E.
Lee J.
Kyle.
Thurs-
Capital Paid up $ 80,0130.
Authorized Capital 150,030.
A General Banking Business Transac-
ted. Accounts of merchants, tin and
individuals solicited.
DIRECTORS.
W. D. Wood,
J. V. Hutchins,
D. A. Glover,
W. O. IIUTcmsok.
Geo. T. McGehee.
Gei W. Donai.son.
N. B.
For Reasons You Should |b
uy foi
1st. You can buy Cheaper. f
2nd. You won’t buy more than you can Pay for.
3rd. No mistake can be made in charging.
4th. You will be spared the annoyance of being dunned.
LOW PRICES and FAIR DEALT
Give Him A Ga
SAN MARCOS,
This Soace is
SMITH & rat..
Fumitui e DealeJ
San'Marcos,
Al
Fitch & Robinson,
Jewelers!
Dealers in
WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELRY,
AND MUSICAL MERCHANDISE.
SAN MARGOS. TEXAS.
GEORGE W. KNIGHT,
Southwest corner Plaza—Watchmaker.
Clocks, Jewelry, Spectacles, musical in-
struments. Prices low—San Marcos.
AD Adams
FIRST FLOOR IN THE
Harper Building
SAN MARCOS,
A COMPLETE
Furniture, Carpets, Matting, Window 3hades>nd Baby
Coffins, Caskets, &c. New Goods constantly Arrivi
Prices Marked Down to suit the Times.
boss watch casp:s
dq g (W
^ Q S’
O 05 D
i\l I
Geo. W. Kni
Agent for Hawkcs Special
‘■Grab” Eyeglass
THE BEST
—DEALERIN-
Watchcs, clocks and musi
REPAIRIN
-sBatj Promptly done. Satisfact
cd to reasonable people,
chas with you.
Pro pl
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