Denison Daily News. (Denison, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 52, Ed. 1 Friday, April 21, 1876 Page: 3 of 4
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The Daily News.
UKNISON.
FRIDAY..............APRIL 21, 1S76.
What has become ot the Denison Street
Railway Company?
Colonel T. C. Bass has opened a brok-
er’s .office in Sherman.
D. N. Dodson has severed his connec-
tion with the Cambridge Northwes t.
Bishop Garrett’s Locture Friday
Wight.
low Crenui.
Grand opening of Best’s Ice-cream par-
ors to-day, at 10 o’clock.
The Great Southwest for April is on
our table—a good number One page is
devoted to a description of that live city,
Sedalia, Mo.
(Front an Occasional Correspondent.)
LETTER FROM ROCKDALE.
Mystnrlons Murder—Work on the Railroad
Progt-Mlng K a»t—New Time Table and
Two Train* a Day.
Rockdale, Texas,
April 17, 1876.
Editor Daily News:
Dear Friend First I will
you of a sad occurence in this part of the
country, the death of an honest citizen.
Mr. Kurtland, who has been keeping the
inform
DENISOtf, TEXAS.
Correspondence St. Louis Republican'.
Denison, Texas, April 15.
SCHOOLS.
That this people are alive to the impor-
tance tii obtaining ihe best educational
advantages lor their children is atte>ted
by the magnificent public school building
in the western part of the city. It is a
beautiful and stately two-story brick
toll bridge on Little River, about 8 miles • building, with a stone basement under-
neath, the whole structure erected in
1873, at a cost of $45,000, containing all
the modern improvements, and having
a corps of nine teachers and five hundred
and filty pupils on their rolls. This
school will receive 82.000 from the fund
of the late George Peabodv. which will
enable the directors to continue it ten
months this year, and with tne exception
of Corsicana, is the only place in the
State that receives apartot the “Peabody
fund.”
Col- Mitchell, editor of the Bonham
Farm and Fireside, left for home Thurs-
day night, with his port-lolio well filed
with new adyertisements for his paper.
At a vestry meeting, P. E. Church,
held Wednesday night, Geo. J. Dexter
was elected secretary for the ensuing
year, and H. L. S. Kniffin treasurer.
l’trst of the Season.
Ice-cream to-day, “morning, noon and
night,” at Best’s ice-cream parlors.
Wanted—The address of any friends
of Leonard A. Stanley, lately deceased,
formerly ot Denison. Address, for pat Oc-
ulars, A. K. Clarke, Deer Trail, K. P. R.
R., Colorado. Ap. 21-3L
C--"'
About a dozen heads of wheat were
handed us yesterday, gathered from the
farm of Mr. Jo. Lane, on the Whites-
bore road, ii miles east of Denison. This
wheat matured very rapidly for this sea-
son. Mr. Lane has about twenty-five
acres of it.
Fresh Invoice Just received.
Oregon dried Pi urns, California dried
Pears, dried Currants choice dried black
berries, dried Raspberries, Turkish
Prunes, Pitted! Cherries, New York State
dried Apples, peeled Peaches, at Henry
Merritts. Ap 16-tw.
Fleming's Cream Ale at the
Hank Exchange.
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The new Episcopal Church will be ded-
icated Sunday forenoon. Bishop Gat re tt
will officiate assisted by Rev. Mr. Crane,
Rector of the Eniscopal Church, Sher-
man, Rev. Mr. Starr, and other distin-
guished clergymen The confirmation
services will take place at night.
The Marshal ndvertises property be-
longing to Mr. Cuff to be sold in ten
days, at public vendue, to satisfy a claim
of the city for delinquent taxes, amount-
ing to about eighty-four dollars. This will
of course, be a test case, and if the citv
gain- it, other delinquents will not be
slow to walk up to the Captain’s office
and settle.
'*Gd to tho Lecture on Darwiuism.
Take your wile or la.ly friend to Best’s
to-night and try the ice-cream —first of
the season.
Sheriff Everheart arrived from Sher-
man Thursday evening, to consult with
our citizens regarding the appointment
of a deputy for this portion of the county.
He has already appointed McCarty, of
Whitesboro, and Douglas, of Sherman.
All his deputies are required to abstain
from the uce of intoxicating drink.
from this town on the road to Cameron,
who lived in a little frame building this
side of the bridge, was found this morn-
ing dead on his bed, apparently strangled
arid robb -d. There were some of his hail
and blood discovered on the bank of the
river, and ail empty purse was found 011
the road which was known to have been
his. The whole affair is wrapped in
mystery.
The weather is verv pleasant, and the
woik on the road is progressing very
fast.
The time tab'e on the I. R R. has been
changed, and hereafter we shall have two
trains a day. The passenge' train will
arrive at .5155 a. m.. leave at 121^0 p. m.
The Denison News has reached me to-
day and was as full of interesting matter
as usual. Your Friend.
C.
We offer no appology for giving consid-
erable space to-day to a poition of Major.
Locke’s long and interesting letter from
Denison, to the St. Louis Republican, for
we are confident we gratify our readers by
doing so. Denison is greatly indebted to
this able correspondent and the Republi-
can for services of this character here-
tofore.
Keep cool to-day by taking a dish of
ice-cream at Best’s.
Col. Person’s negro boy, Sam, had-f^
fight with a white lad Thursday evening.
The latterentered the engagement with a
knitc. Sain retired from the field with
an ugly cut across the back of his hand,
which laid the fiesh open to the bone.
Dr. Berry sewed up the wound, which is
not dangerous, bnt is likely to put a chec k
to the exercise of Sam’s combative pro-
pensities for a few weeks.
Alt Hands Around.
The invitations to the Odd Fellow’s
ball, which will be given at Nolan Hall
on Wednesday, April 26th, were issued
on Thursday, and preparations are mak-
ing for a grand, good time. Of course
everybody will go, and
“Those will dance who never danced be-
fore,
While those who dance, will dance the
more.”
Mr. Alfred Bahan, agent for Appleton
& Co.’s valuable works, including the
American Cyclopedia, Art Journal and
Picturesque America, is in the city mak-
ing his periodical call on his customers,
and taking subscriptions. The great
work, “American Cyclopedia," is now
complete up to, and including volume
fourteen. Two more volumes are yet to
issue. This work should be in every li-
brary, private and public. Mr. Bahan is
stopping at the Valley House.
BANKS.
Buy your needles for vour sewing ma-
chine Irom Southern, and you will get the
best made. apri6-2t
The neero Perry, who, it will be recol-
lected, was arrested in this city last spring
lor an assaulc upon the person of Mrs.
Stafford, in this city, was arrested in
•Corsicana last Saturday, for attempting
a similar crime on an old lady, a midwife
in that town. There was strong talk of
linching him, but better judgment pre-
vailed, and he is now in jail. We under-
stand he confesses his crime, and also
that lie made the assault upon Mr. Staf-
ford.
Perry was taken from here to the Sher-
man jail, but as Mrs. Stafford did not ap-
pear against him, was finally liberated.
Call on L. Lebrecht tor pure port, and
genuine Riiine wine, from Bingen of
Rhine. _ oct. 20. tf.
Brick I Brick t
The undersigned is now prepared to
furnish good hard brick in any quantity,
at short notice, delivered in any part of
the city at $6 per thousand.
mch2ftf S. C. Killoork.
SOUR MASH.
Last evening a pedestrian kicked some
oth“r man’s dog, which was lying on the
pavement in front of McDougali’s. The
proprietor of the dog also possessed a bot-
tle of vinegar, which he threw at the man
who kicked the purp. I he bottle missed
its aim and struck a door, bursting and
spilling the vinegar on the pavement
Nothing sours on a man’s stomach quick-
er than when another man kicks his purp.
Two lisuiul Inventions.
Mr. Summerfield is now canvassing the
city for the purpose ot disposing of two
exceedingly useful inventions—a door and
gate spring and what is called the sew-
ing machine relief spring. The gate and
door device is just the thing, simple and
cheap, and so arranged that it will close
the door, or retain it open as may be
desired.
Our wife has tested the relidf spring on
her sewing machine, and says it relieves
one of half the labor. This is also sold
very low so that every lady who has a
machine can afford to purchase 4. and
will if she can only try it, we are confi-
dent. /
Genuine imported French cogniac, at
L. Lebrecht’s Cash Liquor House.
oct. 20. t!
L Leorecht, at the Cash Liquor
Mouse, is in receipt of another invoice ot
that genuine imported brandy; also
tresh stock of hand-made cigars.
New Addition to Denison.
Private sale of valuable property, which
will be disposed of cheap lor cash.
A fine storehouse recently completed on
Main Street; also, one residence on Aus-
tin avenue, commanding a fine view of
the city and surrounding country.
Both pieces of property are desirable
and can be secured at a bargain.
Call at this office if you think of pur-
, chasing. Ap 14. 3t,
The first banking house opened here
was in October, 1872, by W. L. hull, of
Fort Scott. Kansas, but Hull ran crooked,
absconded with his depositors’ money,
was arrested and kept in jail at Sherman
for some, time but afterwards, by the dex-
terity of his attorneys, was released. In
January, 1873, the First National bank of
Denison, ot which Coi. John Scullin, of
St. Louis, is President and principal
owner, was opened in tne elegant build-
ing built expressly for that purpose ori
Main streec. and is the leading institution
of Northern Texas. The Drovers’ and
Planter*’ bank, more recently established,
withj. II. Slater, formerly of St. Louis,
cashier, is a strong institution.
FOREST fare.
This beautiful ard lovely resort, situate
near the heart of the city, and the most
handsome natural park i ever saw, con-
taining 13 acres, was set aside by the
Town Company for a public park for
ever, and will always be an ornament to
the city.
UNIOn DEPOT.
The large frame depot erected on the
completion of the M., K. iSt T. railway
here, and which was shortly afterwards
destroyed by fire, has been replaced by a
commodious arid substantial two-story
brick structure, which is occupied bv the
M., K. &L T. and Texas Central railways
as a union passenger depot, and the
building would be creditable to St. Louis
or any other city.
ABANDONED.
Owing to a misunderstanding between
the M., K. & T. and T. C. railways, the
latter road, instead of making this the
northern terminus ot their road, pur-
chased a large tract of land three miles
north of here, and established “Red River
City,” at which place they built a good
depot, switches, and a number of houses
were built, and the foundation of a mam-
moth hotel laid. Red River City contin-
ued until about a year since, when the
two roads compromised and the Texas
Central abandoned Red River City and
made this their terminus, and all the
iron has been taken up, and the only
tiling that now marks Red River Citv is
the depot building and the decaying ties
on the track. Had the railroads agreed
to make this tneir terminus in December,
1S72, and both of them given the place
their support, Denison to-day, instead of
being a city of 5,000 inhabitants, would
contain a population of not less than
10,000 people.
DR. L. A. WASHINGTON,
A lineal descendant and the nearest liv-
ing relative of the “Father of iiis coun-
try,” a well-preserved “Virginia gentle-
man” of about 65 years, is a resident of
this citv, and has forwaided a large col-
lection of relics and mementos torinerly
owned by George Washington, and han-
ded down by the doctor’s ancestors, to the
Centennial exhibition. If there is one
mail in the country above all others, who
should be present at the opening of the
Centennial, and remain until its close,
that man is Er. L. A. Washington, of
Denison, Texas, and 1 am amazed that
the officers of the commission have made
no effort or arrangement to secure his
presence.
A SPLENDID BRIDGE
Across Red river, about two miles below
the railroad bridge, has been built by B.
F. Colbert, a wealthy Cherokee Indian,
who formerly owned a ferry at that point,
at a cost of $50,000, and the bridge has
been the means of drawing all of the trav-
el for miles up and down Red from the
States to Texas through Denison.
DENISON OK TO-DAY
Is the pride of its citizens and the wonder
and admiration of all beholders. That a
a city of 5,000 inhabitants, stately stone
and brick business houses, elegant and
beautiful private residences, filled with
immense stocks of goods, and intelligent,
prosperous and happy families, could be
accomplished in forty-two weeks, is in-
deed a marvel; and to the stranger pass-
ing through the busy streets, lined with
wagons loaded with cotton and other pro-
duce, and noticing the permanency of the
buildings, all constructed in modern style
it does seem impossible that so much
could have been accomplished in so short
a time. .
THE MISSOURI KANSAS AND TEXAS R. R.
This is the terminus of the great cor-
poration which extends from here direct
to Hannibal. Missouri, with numerous
branches, and to immigrants or others
coming to this poition ot Texas I would
commend this route. Take the Missouri
Pacific railway at St. Louis for Sedalia
where you will make close connection
with the road, which in equipment, road-
bed and management, is second to none
Depressing Maladies.
Dyspepsia, constipation and biliousness
as well us disorders of the nervous system
and the organs of urination, re-act by
sympathy upon the bra;n, frequently
causing a degree of mental depression
not remotely akin to insanity. The sur -
est way to banish the “blues” thus pro-
duced is to use that unfailing antidote to
bodily irregularity and gloominess of
mind, Hostetler's Stomach Bitters. A
course ot great corrective tonic promptly
removes (lie maladies above specified, as
well as many others, and restores the
cheerfulness which is such a characteristic
attendant of good health. It likewise im-
parts a vigor to the constitution which is
its surest, safeguard against disease, and
the best guarantee of a long life. Tne
aged and infirm, as well as the sick and
convnle- ent, derive inexpressible com-
fort and benefit from its use.
apri8-i w
A CARD.
To the Voters of Denls-m.
In offering mysetf as a candidate for
the office of City Marshal, I do so with
a full Knowledge of the responsibilities of
the place and a full belief that I can fill
the office to the satisfaction of a majority
of the people If elected I propose 10
discharge its duties faithfully and fear-
lessly to the best of my ability.
L. M. Johnson.
CLAIM
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THERE IS NO
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BOOTS it SHOES.
M..H. SHERBURNE
Manufacturer and Dealer
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Rsnalnnor Ncatlv Done,
All Work Warranted
Turn
SHOES
Next door to Davis’ Stove
Store.
DENISON
TEXAS
A. "•
JOHNSON,
FASHIONABLE BOOT AND
SHOEMAKER,
North side Main street, between Austin
and Houston avenues,
DENISON,
TEXAS.
Repairing neatly and promptly done
nichi ;dlf
BUY YOUR
GROCERIES
e COMPETITION
Woodvaidhasa large and varied as-
sortment of clocks—all price; and also,
just received, a select invoices of ladies
and gents’ gold watches, ladies chains,
iewelrv.etc. di5tf.
Kentucky Whisky Depot.
Messrs. Enpstein Bros, keep a com-
plete stock of wines, brandies and pure
Kentucky whiskeys, also cigars and to-
bacco, with which they are prepared to
supply the trade promptly, and at the
lowest cash prices. This is the oldest
house in the citv, and dealers can rely
upon ihe excellent quality ot their goods.
The imported wine just received by
Mr. Lebrecht is particularly recommended
bv physicians for use in the sick room,
arid tor all those needing a mild and
healthful stimulant.
Is Your Life Worth 10 Cents ?
Sickness prevails everywhere, and ev-
erybody complains of some disease dur-
ing their life. When sick the object is to
get well; now to say plainly that no per-
son in this world that is suffering witn
dyspepsia, liver complaint and its effects,
such as indigestion, costiveness sick
headache, sour stomach, heart burn, pal-
pitation of the heart, depressed spirits,
billiotisness, etc., can take Green’s Au-
gust Flower without getting relief and
cure. If you doubt this, go to your drug-
gist, McKnight & Co., Denison, Texas,
and get a sample bottle for 10 cents and
try it. Regular size 75 cents. Two doses
will relieve you.
Pure Alcohol at Lebrecht’s.
A Card.
To all who are suffering from the er-
lors and indiscretions of youth, nervous
weakness, early decay, loss of manhood,
etc, I will send a recipe that will cure vou,
FREE OF CHARGE. This great reme-
dy was discovered by a missionary in
South America. Send a -elt-addressed
envelope to the Rev. Joseph T. Inman,
Station 1). Bible House, New York City.
inch. 7, 6m. d-eod w.
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of the company, who will send you by re- |
turn -nail pamphlets answering eveiy con-
ceivable question about Texas.
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Denison Daily News. (Denison, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 52, Ed. 1 Friday, April 21, 1876, newspaper, April 21, 1876; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth722169/m1/3/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Grayson County Frontier Village.