The Stephenville Empire. (Stephenville, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 27, Ed. 1 Saturday, March 6, 1886 Page: 4 of 4
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BSE KITCHEN QUEEN BAKING POWDER AND HERMOSA COFFEE, manufactured by BABCOCK, FOOTE & BROWN, Dallas, Texas.
£$•
HIM ltd At* HI UO TV
Sam Watt’s
THE EMPIRE.
Entered a* Hcutd^ltu wall waiter at
the puat-ulDcr la Hteplieovllle. Utter of
pubUeetioa: Em-lax Hull-Hug, Urabaai
Street, north of the public equarv
<). W. Junks, l*ro|irlrlt.i ami 1‘ubll.lirr.
STEPHEN VI Ll.K,
BALOOW
AMD
Billiard Hall,
KiintwM WMr Cabin miuate
^Tirumvii.Li, .... Tax a a.
Hit patrons can real assured that only
Ihi pureat ao<l beat gooda will be acrvrd
lo them. He keep. a flue quality of wine
and brandy for medicinal purt-ow-*.
H. B. WHITWORTH,
General dcalet in
CANNED GOODS, TOBACCO,
UtiAR* * CONFECTIONERIES
Will aril a« cheap aa Uie cbeapeat.
SATISFACTION GUAHANTEKD.
HIGHEST CASH PRICE PAID FOR
Country I>ro*lii«?e
Eaat Side Public Square,
Stki'himvii.li, • - * Tsxaa
T. W. PHILIPS,
DRUGGIST,
and dealer lu
PAINTS, OILS,
FARCY
^OILET ARTICLES.
TOBACCO. CIGARS, etr.
•rin suG MuKNl
rv w»»f i«r llur*. will li
• M) «"•* "I Uhwf
MUii rraaGulUnia uf fre|
uv*. will lie i liSrgcG
Sltoul l
MAR. #. m**«
i|<rr(, wlirir IMl
St a ral» eulBi Irni
tH |
NtsrwoU |«i IN>»
WHITS AND M *i K LACS TIKI* AT MR*. U W
imi
•no rm s Mi in ii"
makes CHILD BIRTH
Thr tlmr list i-oii.r si la-1
wlisi ibr trrrltole atuii) liictoicnl
In ihli »tn < r1ll< »l |m rlotl tit s
Aiiuu'i’i Ufa t ali (>• .tvoidetl A
cD)a|ClSH, Alto
LM «I llte Rrrslrst |>"iliuu •»(
tola life (toit\-four )rsiM> m this
bnuicliof |u .teller, left U» c hild
Uarlujt •••in.tii this prt<c,r#«
IrfR ) Slid lllr anting Sppluitca,
•TIIK MOTIIhits’ r»<ifcNlY*
SihI to ds) Ihrif i»pc lliou»4iiiti
of lltr treat wottirii In <*ur lAi.tl
w ho list Ins uard this * dri
ful rfswdi Wfttiw estilsswwiL
rlftr up SUtIc-.ill lue inter hh-ssrd.
out isd t trout North Urn|iMS
writes it* tlud shr Would llks* to
UiAtik ibr pioprlrtitrs «»u l rr
kiumf<r hiliiRiitK H to lo r to*
tlrr Kltr •ulfrrfMl Sluto%l ftc.illi
Itrforr. stir SS\s, hut lliisllior
she usod - TIIK MoTIthK*'
KKlKkll," sift hri litibir ws*
fttoort. tin I k. and SiRMSl ‘It*
ntsRh- or fin prsrt sll srfUlw
to) RvIiir HtlliMNwrs, sihI illtusr
lnt*-M‘Strd rail rail, or havrttiHr
husItsiidH do so. at our »®iv, sod
»«r lltr oriRlusI h tu rs, »tol« to wc
rsituttl ptibllsji.
Tills rvinrtl) l« OIM About with h wc csnnot pohli
rrrtlflrsirr but It I- s most woudrilin lliiluirnts
i*r osrd sftvr tlir first tw<> or ihrrr months.
♦rod for our trwsilsc on thr Hi alt to and I
Woman, mulled fro*\ wtou to glvi* all pa
TIIS llRAtiroKU hEOt’l.A IH*N Co.,
ilrclp.ly Hoi'A*. Atunts, tis.
Ilspplrtri
IM> tk-iilar
PRESCRIPTIONS
(IMPOUNDED AT
CAREFU LLY
ALI. HOCKS.
CITY MILLS
STEPHEN VILLE. TEX
Merchant and Exchange Mill.
1 will glvw in exchange 83)$ lt»« of Flour
ami 12 !t>* of bran for itch bushel of
good wheali
If uuv one wishes tliuir own whcnl
ground, and the amount w ill Justify tin
change, 1 will grind it for them.
Satixfiutlon Una runt roil.
WUauortr you need an>ihiiiK in my
Utnr give me a rally and I will sell good*
as cheap as any house in ihc^ county.
NTKPHENVILLE, TEXAS,
LITTLE 8UIIAV CREEk RARCH.
Cattle arc l-raudcd It
ou left 'boulder, aide
and lilp. Horse*, H
on left .Ip>uIdcr and
left thigh. Rauch ou
Mule Sunday creek,
6 mile* en.'t of Gordon. I will give a
reward of Slot) for the arret ami tun-
vlcttou of any man caught illegally lian.
dllug my slock. Postofflce ai Gordon,
augl JAS. RUSSELL, Jr.
JOSEPH SWEETMAN,
BOOT AS#SHOEMAKER,
STEPHENVII,LK. TEXAS.
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1 aiu fully prepared to make Hr-t cla"
Boot' and Shoe*, and to do all kinds uf
repairing In my Hue at moderate price*.
I uae none but the be<t leather, and my
loug experience enable' me to guarantee
It rat cla" work, aud nice, neat tlta. You
will dud me located at the wagon yard,
where I hope to receive a fair share of
your palrouagc. d«c6
HOTEJ i
AND
WAGON YARD.
1 have just enlarged my wagon and
feed yard, and can now feed, water ami
care for the teams of all those who come
lo town during the courts. I respect-
fully call attention to the fact that I have
alio opened a hotel In connection, and
will strive to give my patrons as much
for their money »' anv house In town.
Glee me a trial. tf. A. REEDER.
oct8-’8*
CITATION.
Belli Weat, et at*, v. N. Dullaid, el ala.
—No. 806—Suit pending in the distriel
court of Eralh county, Texas. To I).
H. Mobs and T. U. K-ttiiiis-ui, cxesulor*
of the estate of Phillip Williams. <le
ceased, and the unknown heirs or Phillip
Williams, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the plain
tiff, Hctb West, Elizabeth Phillips, a
femme sole. Winnie Hughes, Joined by
her husband, Robert E. Hughes, pro for-
ma, Maltha A lleldln, Joined by her hus-
band Samuel R. lleldln pro form a. Mar-
thx A.West, a femme Hole* Mury T. firmly
Joined by her husband Geo. W. Brady
pro forma, Frances M. Hogan, jolued by
her husband, Joaeph L. Hogan, pm for-
ma, ITcary West, a minor, lav hi. m-xl
friead, Joseph Is Hogaaa. tCabqrn Wesl,
a minor, by lain next frietad, Joseph l’
aug'22
JAMES BKKCII.
IJIIW.N AOKKIliTtRIST.
• oo Columns mimI IOO r.HKr«Un|( li
rurli ■••ur.
451 It Year. $1.60 A Year.
Mind Iftnw l-rrbl >Uiu|m for fUinpIc <Fi-
glUh iirrman) ami Proituura l.iat of the
Mini Kent IgrlnilliirNl Johi-iihI In tlir
Uftrld.
Addrchs, I'm. Am uric an Aokktltukikt,
OAIIO U. IIDO. Frn’I.
Y5I Hramtwiijr, knt York.
AOTK E-SKIO RKWAItll
Any person knowlaag aaiv oaae who taa«
drive n or sold ary oal11«- bntmled JSH
anal will write lo me I will pay tlia na well
fair tlaelr (rouble. I will glva' ff100 to
any one that w ill give ane the naiaies t,f
tla<* parties. J, D. WARREN.
(abt8.(Jm Strawaa, Texas.
The telephone company naet last Mon-
day night al the oftitc of county clerk |
IItall, a quorum of the executive eom-
Ullttee beltig prearut. After a atomy ile-
bale the following lesolutioaa Were paws-
• d w iilioul s allsaeitllaig vole:
Resolved, That the MO 76 now oat hand
at tlae Stephens Ulc office, lie eapaally sll -
aided snaoitg the four ah>ck hohlers pres-
ent, to wit, McD Riel, H B W lilt worth.
John A Shi Ron natal John lit nil.
Resolved, That hereafter no slock bold-
er shall be represent.d lit proay when
divlali aids are to bs' ilvelarcd.
Resolvial, Thai,owlngto clreaimstances
user wlileli we have uo control, the
#18-76 at Alexander realisms over un'il
the neat dividend is declared.
Itch, I’alrle Mange, aud Scratches of
every klud cured ill 80 minutes by Wool-
fords Sanitary Lotion. Uae no other.
This never tails. Sold by T W. Philips,
Druggist, Sleplicuville, Tex. ocl'24-ly
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Nat loug itlnrc Tom Wylie came home
one evening and fouud a prdl«*r kilting
before bin Are enjoying liimtelf uirely.
Tom’# dog rulin' fanning around aud he
wan told to get away or lie would ratrb
\hr MBull |>ox. Thik remark ninth- the
pedkr kquirm uniu>ily In hi« rhali.
Presently Tom remarked to aonte of ilie
family Hint a negro It.td died Ml his ranch
with uninll pox, and wanted to know wiiat
lliey would do with him if he took the
loathsome disease. Thl- remark made
the pedler veiv unt H$y, and th*- first op-
portunity he got he grabbed h.s bundh s
and left iu gn at fright. Torn sent
man after the living pedler to tell him
that he hail la i n Joking, hut tile fellow
yelled bar* “yon ran’t fool me," and
kepi on going, not w iiltftttindltiji the fact
Hint niglit had nlicady set lu and ruin
w'iin falling.
(Jave Tongaline a trial in acuscof unite
rheuinatUtu iu the shoulder. It acted
like a charm.
M. II li-'H’, M D . Ky.
Luther Oir says that lit* has been, boy-
cotted. V> In n asked to explain he re-
marked that his last boy is u luigc, fine
gin.___ _
To poison a well is one of the wofgc
crimes. It la worse to poison the fountain of
life for one's self and for posterity. Ofton
by carelessness, or inheritance this ha
been done. Ayer’s Sarsapatilla goes
buck of the symptoms, picks up these
Impure Meds from the blood, the vital
sirmii), and restores appetite, strength
and heallli.
HAVE YOUR BOOTS REPAIRED.
J. 1). Jackson will sew a neat pair of
half soles on boots for one dollar or peg
them on fur sixty cents. ocl8-4m
Economy im tin* stopping stone* to
wiMiltii. Unless rxeieised in curly
life poverty and the poor house is
the grim specter that greets you
.when the siiiuIh in the hour glass
of time indicate declining years.
No Danger from Ulmlera.
Mr-nr*. Him <,t Hnv—I tiuve u*ed your
(•Idekeii Cholera Cure for two past
seasons, and mv chickens have been
speedily.cured on hotli occasions. I now
have a fine healthy lot of chickens, and
consider your medicine a decided hiic
cehs. Respectfully.,
march (Jko. Simmons .
FRI1T TREES.
Tif oftlrlNl ret a rni r«»r tli« |«r emlniK July l»i
•lum a (Icrlliir In ill# Intitv ol LoerptioL a* oniiipMf-
• «1 H nil ll»f prciNk w'lii. Tills It niHfhe i'mm*. h«w-
ctir uf lli.'I girHl i'l'intiHS agent. N<ani< SaiistlVf
r.»itUal atlfck lO'T'ii^es is |»«»|»iilatil> ffUTi jrr«r.
niiiri h
The story going the rounds tlml
Mih. MntHliall Ftold s Mikado party
cost $10,0(1(1 is No palpable tin ox
Our Stork Is now so large iilt.l varleil'I jOI, that it acMwelv Hoetna
that we are now enabled to offer eholce n . , ■ , . 4. .1. # ;♦ v..i
peach and apple tr. cN at 15 enu cadi or I N'orth while to contradict t. let
$12.50 by the 100. Other tr.iia ami | HUeh ft leport must be dcOi h ilK
•lirubs at equally tow iatis. No betW r annoying to the holy in ipiestion.
trees can be fn.md in any nursery. —Chicft^o Sfttuidnv Evening tier*
HIGGINBOTHAM A* WfUdAMs. \ 0 * b
febl3-4m Dublin, T< its
>ugh,
Kid
Smith Spiliiffn Items.
SiultU hpr.ngi.. Fel>. fit.—Ed, Empire;
Death ban vi»lted our vicinity aud taken
from out Hilda! Mia. Addic Yarbrou
wife of our esteemed neighbor.
Yarbrough. Ths deceaVd was twanly,
live years of age, leaves a husband auil
two children to m urn her death. Hhe
was a member ut the Uaptlnt church,
and died wiib a hope that wan both sure
aud steadfast, hhe was a daughter of
the Kmpiic'N friend, Swaucy Hubbard.
Laat Friday a most destructive Ore
broae out at Ainel Knob, near the Iioum*
of C. Gall her, about two miles north
east of this place, and eon unied the
grass for several tulles around. It con-
tinued to burn from Fitday morning un-
til Sunday morning. Alaiut four huu
dred panel* of 811a* Buck's pasture (IBM
wa<« burned to tlit* gtouud. Ru* k also
suffered the loaa of aliout live hundred
acie* of very Hue grass, alaiut four hun-
dred acres ol grass ou the Brown survey
was destroyed. An enormous amount
of dead wood was also burhrd The large
survey of land owned by C\ J- Mia parti.
Ding west ol ol.l Jokuy Yarbroug i's wa-
uUo burned over. The tine gia,'H
lunch valuable dead woo<l was all con*
Mimed by the Haines. John Hyatt’s aud
Ban Jackson's farn koffftas And fences
were thought to he ill gieat danger, hut
when all hope was about given up a
favorable wind changed the Haines and
all was saved. When the alarm was
given (lie entire neighborhood responded
to the call for help. John Hyatt appeared
lu perhou upon the field of action and
fought the Haines niautully through the
whole struggle, making himsi If one of
the boys, mid when he returned to town
he carried with him the esteem and good
w ihhe* of the whole neighborhood. The
cause of the tire is up to this date un-
known.
Hog cludera is iu the neighborhood.
Kus Pally lias lost, thlrtv-sevi'ii, U. W.
Nard 84. I*. N. Ifuggara lias also lost
some very Hue ones.
Farmers have made good use of their
time. Much land has been broken, and
a large amount of corn w ill be planted
soon. A large amount of millet will also
be sown. But litlk* is said about the
planting of cotton in lid* neighborhood,
(‘ononis losing Its gilp on the people.
Wheat, millet, outs, rye, and corn Is tak-
ing its place, I he 1 eby gi ving the farmers
u base t » build upon, to have plenty to
eat at home, and less store accounts
abroad.
Miss Ella Haggard ha* made a picture
frame out of u cigar box, which stain I >
second to none made in u regular picture
shop. Ion.
I aid.
SOW FOR SALE.
A large black sow, now at the farm of
K. C. Stevens, is f*»r >ale cheap, fail
either at the farm, north of town, 01 al
the Empire office,
ELECTION ORDER
4 murIiI l*y 11 Mhwrk
Hits b««ti nictate of mail) :a poor fellow ot #rs, and
lroii* then lti#it|cr> jn.w# non' have rctuructl to tell
the tain. l'liHi liratli -ha# been tu na tike n aiilt <•!
ac hlriit laaii liiM'iUfiMtC'V. auuhl ife it w t* coni* #a>
tl»c •ame ul thutc wholiVe on lsml lint the tnSlf-
fi 1 sure whlrh courIi, In aUai lic or Sackaciir, a
lo-a ol 4*|t« itie, *oii.Mim|'ti"ii, tii(lig*‘8tion. rt«., I»
r»Kantosl, \'oint'Sl ua to think tlu j Arc billing vlciinm
to the •hurk tllsvaaf. If >011 aoul.i uvultl Itecoitihif
a to thot fell monster, aticiid slight sllmci.ta In
(list toy taking ttiu eHcbrat "4 llomr Manat In* Cur-
dial march
A pt'tilion liiivlh)! bet'll pirwtttvcl to tlx-
rountv coTnn>l..ioiirr. oourlat tlx )r rruti- j
lar Kultftiary trmi, lMt<6. ale IK <1 by tin- j . ,, , ,
niiul.ttr mini be r nf fry b'!' itr", notin- H ynl* aunt to buy land, or Boil iaml
it brr.bvnly. il Hint on MnicbSO. 1886 "r '’iirri.w money on land, or want an
arruralr idi.lriirt of liny land title in-
Eratli county, or want uny information
whatever about laiida in Eratli comity,
• all on l'. J. Hlmpard a'j‘2
Rob Itlalr hu, decided to enter tlie
race for 'beiifT.
No j>ait of it town’s duties is gnu-
orally more lieglected tlmu the cate
of its sigtiboanl, yet neatly jniintcd
guide jiowtH on roads in good repair
add much to the value of a toVn's
real estate.—Farm aud Home.
CHEAPGOODS.
an electlott will bo held .it Pmm Grove
hi hool house, known us voting precinct.
No. f», to determine whether or not hogs
shall be allowed to run at large witjiin
said voting precinct. Said di ction to he
conducted in compliance with the law
governing general elections. By order of
the commissioners court.
F. R. Yotwu,
fch20-5t County Judge.
BEST ALL
For a good, uniform chew, free from
Kfit, auk for the gi'iimnc
Hogan; Richard M. Johnson, Siaburn \V
Collin., John Collin., Auu E. MiLncklin
a fi lmin' sole, T. J. West, Henry Went]
M. S. Fuaaelf, jolued hy her lui.bandj
David Fuaacil. pro forma Columbu.
West, a minor, by hi. next friend, Aun
-E. McLocklln: aud Jamex We.t, a minor
by Id. next friend, Ann E. McLock.ln.
have fllcd inlorrogaiorii. in a certain
still pending lu the IH.trlct court of
Ernth county. Texas, wherein the above
deacrlbed parties arc Plaintiff', and N.
llullard. J. II. Cage, George White, G.
A. Brewster, George W. Carter. I). H.
Lane. T. II. Park, G. R. Smith, J s
Smith, W. D. Smith, A. O. Woodward.
David Smith, William Wa.ldiurn, J It
Hucknby, A. J. Baker, John S. William,’,
aud Id. wife, Ellen W. Williams, N.
Ballard, Jr. J. W. Hmltli. J. C. Park,
and D. II. MoaaandT. II. Hohimmn, ex-
ecutori of the estate of Plilllip William.,
decua.cd. and the unknown heirs of ]>Uj|.
lip Williams, deceased, are defendant.;
tlie number of said oaae being H06. to 1{.
K. Hughe., of Lavonula, Newton county,
Toxaa, and Winnie lliighe,, hi. wife, and
John T. Le wis, of same residence, and
Mrs. Susan Rualiwa and Seth Wc.t. botli
of Korvlllc, Harris county, Texa«, and
K, D. Waateott, of Riverside, Walker
I,|i| III.YTM TOKIICO ae
chains, *0 cents; bauu-s, *0 eents.
Hai.dwin Sl Weavkk
For .ale by all dealer.
oountv, Texas, Mr*. Elizabeth Phillip.,
of Willis, Montgomery county, Texas,
and J. J. Rankins, of Weslllcld, Harris
cat; tlie
In cvldc
id have a
being in
Harris
Texas; tho answers to which
In evidence on the trial of
id bare also Hied an affidavit
eubutanre that D.
itoblu.cMi arc beyond
aaid District court,
n heirs of Phillip
ttnd, and that a
or i*r after thy
THOM, mi,|,ins *(0.
fehao Manufaclnrera, RICHMOND, VA
CITATION,
The State of 11 xn». in the Di-trict
Ceurt, April term, A. I) 1886. To the
Slierlff or any Constable of Krntli county,
meeting :
You are hereby commanded, that by
making publication of tld' citation in
some newspaper published tn the enmity
of Eratli fm four weeks picvioiia tn tlie
return day hereof, you summon H. E.
Barnes whoae fesiilenre fs unknown, to
be and appear before the District Court,
to be holden in noil for the county of
Eralh, at the court house thereof, in
Slephrnvdle, on the lift U Monday after
the first Monday In March, A. I). I88B,
tile uumber being #7.6, then and there to
answer the amended Petition of I. M.
Frey, tiled In said court on the 81.t day
of (h’tober, A. I). 1886, tmaiipit tlie sal''
K. K. Harne., and alleging in substance
a. follows, to-wit : THist tie I. the holder
and legal owner of a certain promissory
uoto, bearing date May 18iU, 1885, and
payable to A. J. Ollvr.i or iiearer on
before the 10th day of July, 1886, for the
sum of ciglity flte dollar., hcuilng 12
per cent, per annum, signed by tlie said
R. E. name.: said note was given for
the purchase money of the following de-
ser died tract or parcel of land: One
acre more or lea* out of the Win.
Thomas original snrvry, situated in the
southeast .ubirbs nf tlie town of Dublin
In Kralli eoiiniy, Texas, beginniug at the
southeast corner of 8, l>. Prlvltt’e sur.
Steplienville bit. .hipped something
over 1000 liules of cotton this season.
Pine Tar al Collier’..
Sweet Gum and Mullen at Collier's.
Rile Beans at Collier's. •
l’lso Cnre at Collier's.
Anallne. at Collier'.,
Diamond Dye. at Collier's.
Full line of Drug, at Collier’s.
Window glass at Collier's.
Danger I A neglected cold nr cough may
l.Hil to rii.iiiiiniUs.rnn'imiiMtnn or oilier fstia
(ll-ease. Strong's Pectoral Plila will cure a
colds, by liiainr. Ili'l iIiiiikI'ii lly>pepsl»,|n
digestlou, sick lieadacho a. thuusouds testify.
If you want to boy a good rancli place
containing 1600 acres In a square, with
lasting water, and good sur'rounding
range and perfect title at #1.60 per acre,
call ou C. J. Hliapard. a82
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Kentucky com whisky, tlie best in
tlie state. Just received at the Htar Kalonn.
Let all who want lo get a bottle of the
genuine juice call on Roger* A llriiington.
"I hove known Mothers' Friend used
by r great many ladies for Home time be-
fore coudni nicnl, unit It alivaye resulted
lu Innsenlng tlie pain aud leaving tlie
itiollicr in good condition," writes a mid-
wife of long experience, julill— 3
Subscriptions taken for any publication
in the United Slates, at publisher’s
prices, at the poatofflee in Stepjieoville.
feb!3-3| E. 11. JoNKs.
That Turkey Buyer.
Last week a uumber of people Caine to
tow,i with their turkeys, expecting to
sell them to Frank Moore, lint Flunk
failed Income. We undersiaiid tuat he
li ml been buying for the Gordon coal
mines, and, as the coal mines had been
shut down, lie did not come lo buy. We
ii gret that lie disappointed our people.
For a real good cigar, and choice
tobacco, go toT. W. Phillip’s drug store.
Largest slock in town.
List of letters remaining In Stepiien-
vllle post office. Will be sent to dead let-
ter office April 1 if not culled for:
.1 M Ditch, Graves Cuyee, E K Culver,
2: EM Cook, Mrs II F ( aipenter, 1) S
Donald, E Ferris, 11 II Iliill, Jack lllx.
J T Hunt, W A Johnson, 8B Jacks, Sam
Latham, J Luwbnru, Mr. Catz Mourning.
David Masted. Mrs C 11 Penlek, Miss
Mai thy Pin r, George Blnncr, J F Sinitli,
Mr Sutliers, Mias Florence Stephens, Tom
White, N U Williams.
When calling for these letters please
s ly advertised. K: B. Jo.NBS, P M,
If you want to buy a good tract of
funning land, cull on C. J. Shupard. h2
110! FOU ALEXANDER.
All who wl'li to go to Alexander can
leave orders ut poslnfflee. Good teams
and fast time. The carrying of express
packages will he made a specialty, and at
very low rates. J. S. BOUCHER.
Billv Dawson hired a horse to plow
with Iasi week. It required the services
of Billy and his man Friday to lead hi.
horse. We did not learn w ho guided the
plow. The sight wn» very iitniising to
tlie old grangers who witnessed tills
attempt ut ametuer gardening.
Scoil Potatoes.
Peerless and Early Rose, 45 cents per
bueket. Bacon 8 cents.
A- W. TOWNSEND A SON.
fcb28 Dublin, Texas.
Oco. Gentry, Col. Jordan, and Billy
Dawson are forming plans to make a corner
in vegetable*. Abouttlieilnie warm weath-
er si ts In they will let tliclr garden work
take raie uf list If.
A full line of new neckwear at Mrs. G. W
Ji nks'. Also latest style lints ut all prices
Reeder, the wagon yard man, is enlarg-
lug Ills yard, and wlil soon have ample
room lo uccommodttle Ids rapidly increas-
ing business.
Tlie report that Wassou has left town
is Incorrect, lie is still making photo-
graphs al the new postofflce If you
fluu't believe it cull aud iuspect Ills work.
march8-4t
We learn that N. J. Shainls will
probably Ini a candidate for sheriff at
tlie ensuing election. Ile is| circulating
a petition among the members of tiie
alliance, so we have been told, asking a
nomination from the order.
If any one wishes to buy a good organ
of tlie best make, tone and ffnisli, sucli
nil instruineut ran he hud at the Empire
office. It Is best to buy w here you can
inspect tlie InntfUMetlt.
NEW GOODS.
Consisting of elegant perfumeries, toi-
let soaps, face powders, bi tubes, and oth-
er fancy articles. Just received at T. W.
IMiiltvx**) ilrtirr ■tuft* (’hnnn/H' fhikli i'VPF
OBITUARY.
We the undersigned wishing to pay a
hmt tribute of respect to our (Leased
rileud and brother somiulalouer, Mr. K.
. ,DewVer, of Pre. No. 8, would resiieo
lolly submit the lollowing fur the perusal
of hi. relative, and his many fl, i„l.:
whiburn lluywooil county.
Nortli Carolina, ou Nov. 4, lu lH$o
he mo veil wltli liU family to Murry
county, Ga., mid uiue years afterwards
to Middletown, Tenn., where lie lived
uutll the war Iretween tlie states broke
out when lie Joined the ftfili Confederate
lenh. Cavalry, aud served With honorund
distluetlon during the war. In 1867
he (Sine to Texas, mid settled In
krsth county. In 1879 he married Mias
Mary Denny by whom he hud six
children. Mr. Deaver waa a runner
by occupation aud gave but little atti u-
:ton to politics, but was Induced by a
number of Ids frlends in 188g to make
the canrs-s fur eounty Com. lot Pre. No.
8, sud was elected by a Isigu majority
overall competitors, lie was very |>cpii-
lar and litglily esteemed In tils Pred ict
mill made an excellent an I practicable
county "IHieer. Ills populai Ity was so
great wltli Ids constituents, anil ids
services err acceptable to tlie cuuuty,
tint lie was re-elected commissi nier lu
Iss4, and was serving Ids second term,
when ou Dee. 27 1885, dentil claimed
hint as Ids ou n. llcdhdwitli pneumonia,
was tick but a few day s, died in the
tiliimpli of clpi'tlan faith, ami leaves
sinrowlng him, a wife and six children,
and a host of relatives and friends who
inoiirn lli' loss. The following are the
resolutions passed by tbc Commissioners
ci art:
Be it resolved by said court, that
when tlie hand of dentil struck the name
of K. N. Denver from the roll of tills
court It wih a slock aid mislortiine,
not only to this court, but to the whole
county.
Resolved, Tint! In 11. N. Denver, of Pre.
No 3, we luid an able and feuiless com-
missioner, Krixi li county an holiest,
conscientious, upright "Hirer, and tn Ids
death tills court and county sustained
a loss of one of the best, purest aud ablest
members.
Resolved, That Erutlicounty, tluough Its
Commissioners court ex'euds Its deepest
sympathy and condolence to the bereaved
family nf Mr. Deaver iu this greatest grief
and sfflict'on.
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spiea l upon the miuuies of tills court,
and the clerk of the court requested to
transmit to the widow of Mr. Deaver u
copy of same. Our departed friend
having lived an honest uud conscientious
life, was a good citizen, an excellent
neighbor, an affectionate hiisliaml, a
kiml uud iudidgeii! father, Slid an efficient
public officer. We will try and miniate
Ids virtues iu order that we may inoet
him on the other side of the river, where
pain ami sorrow coasetli, and the voice of
tlie mourner is hoard no more.
F. It. Yocno, Co. Judge,
I. N Kobxkis, Pre. No. 1.
W. G. Gkntky, Pre. No. 2.
T. J. Minnas, Pro. No. 3.
J. O.A. Clark, Pre. Nit. 4.
Fresh Bi-carbonate of soda at T. W
Philip's drug store. febl4-8w
Parties wishing exlras for the Brimlly
plow must hand lu their orders by March 1.
GENTRY & SHELTON.
North Bosque Dots.
Ed. Empire.—We have bad some rain
and prospects for more arc good.
Farmers are are busy preparing for a
good crop. Health very good In this
community. Our new school house is
completed, nnd will be seated soon.
Mr. Editor,your correspondent, “Addle",
states in your la-t issue that the farm
and crilia of J G. King were in imnii-
nent dunger while Mr K. was absent from
home. Mi. King was nt home when
the lire came near Ids crib. Bile calls tlie
young married men careless. It seems as
though but few of them are capable of
caring for themselves or making u living.
In speaking of a person's faults pray don’t
forget your own. Remember those it.
houses of glass should never throw a
stone. We have no right to judge
mull until lie’s fairly tried. Should we
not like ills company we know tlie world
is wide. Bun ik May
Farmers lire now very busy pulling
seed in tlie ground for the year's crop.
Mr. J. L. Hansel sowed (SO bushels of
small grain Iasi week, it looks
though lie predicted an European war.
WARNING.
I hereby warn all parties not to tree,
pass on iny farm or ranch without my
permission. MoD. Riki..
Call at "Our Barber Shop," and get
llrst elm half shingle and shave. I also
dress hair for ladies, and ask them to
give me a cull.
D. 8. ASHBY, Proprietor.
The patients and friends of l)r. J. M.
Williamson will find him nt Ills new
quarters with J. F. Collier, west of the
square. Ile has a private consulting room
for those who wish to see him.
Dr. Ritchie can now lie found at his
new office at Chiles drug store at the
postofflce, where lie will he glad to meet
all Ids old friends and patrons. lie will
soon have u nice, neat consulting room
fixed lip for their convenience.
Gentry A Shelton have Just opened
large lot of ladies, gents mid boys shoes
made by 9elz, Swali A Co. They are the
beat in town. Gall and get yourself shod
in llrst class style. feblB
Invisible hair nelsalMrs.O. W.Jcnk*
millinery store.
Ail sizes of glass at C.
furniture store.
N. Wheeler's
Philip’s drug store,
before sold.
Cheaper than ever
felil4-3w
vey; thence north 19 degrees cast 148
raras, to ibe south line of Hie right of
way of the T. C. railway; thence south
19 degrees west 160 varus; thence West
36 vara* Io beginningi and lhat plaintiff
prays for the foreclosure of the vendor'*
lien on said land.
trial Baby was rick, ws (in her KA8TOKIA
Wt,„n *b* wo* a ChiM, »ba cried for CASTOR!A
W'hsn *h* bMUM Min, *hs clnn( toCA8T0R1A
Whs* th« had Children. *hs gar* than CAST'A
DOG LOST.
return
He is a
I utter u liberal ivivaixt for the
of the following described dog:
cross between a setter ami a pointer, has
confer, shaggy lialr, not very long; in
color Is reddish brown; has very large
feet; answers to thr name of (aim. De-
liver him to me at John Frer's stone
HENCE MCNEILL
Frank Duff, of Alexander, Is willing
for Ills work to show for itself. Ask
those for whom lie lias made photo-
graphs wlnit klud of work lie turns
out. fchl3-lm
FINK HOODS.
We have just put in a largo stock
of Goorgin oorn and T. J. Monarch
whiskies, pore French cogniar bran-
dy uud the best blackberry cordial
for medicinal purposes over brought
to the county. If you desire any of
the above goods we can guarantor
them pure. Give us a call.
oetSl-tf Dawson & Boro.
Nnlft of Improved Properly.
I will give special attention to tlie sale
of improved property In Eratli county.
If you have such properly for sale, call
and give me a full ilesciipilon nf it with
your price and terms of sale, and I will
Vlorr it on my book*. Pro.pcctor* and
and buyers are now constantly coming
Into the county. As I make a business
of the sale of real estate I see most of
these parties who visit the counly and am
prepared 10 direct them to parlies wish-
ing to tell out. No charge made unless
sale Is effected. C. J. Siiai-akd,
a22 Real Estate Agent.
KNTKAYN.
Reported by J. O. A. Clark, Co. Com.
1’re. No. 4, Jan. 4, 1888, left ill care of
J. T. McGinnis, one red stag ox, 7 or 8
years old, bianded CKO ou left side,
and K on left hip. fcb20-3t
Reported hy J. O. A. Clark, Co. Com.
Pre. No. 4, Jan. 15, 188fi, and left in care
nf J. N. Ro*c, one sorrel horse, 14 hands
high, 7 or 8 years old, branded 8 on left
shoulder; right eye out, saddle and
harness murks. feb20-8l
Reported hy I. N. Roberts, Co. Com.
Pre. No. 1, Fell. 14, 1880, and left in care
of J. M. Williamson, one bay mare, 8 or
8 years old, ha* a bell on, branded on
left shoulder and side of neck thus It
Also lias a colt unbranded. feh20
Esl rayed by I. Danly, before T. J.
Belcher, J. P., Pre. No. 8, on Jan, 28,
1888, one light sorrel mare, aliout 0 or 7
years, old 14 hands high, branded £
right shoulder and TL, c»n- |,
nrcted on left shoulder. One dark lisy
mure mule, shout one year old Inst
spring. Colt of the mare unbrnnried.
FARMERS,
,'fmwr/o.Y l
Below wo enumerate a list of
gooda upou which we are prepared
to quote
than have ever boon mentioned since
0ttTO»W04fttDimKi
A full line of
McCormick
IIARYES'im IK'HMES
REPAIRS AND
TWINE.
------
F0> NIWSTYI
T
___
BRO.
W. P. MAR1]
-DJI A LB ft* IM—
FURNITURE, CARPETS
UNDERTAKERS GOODS.
(to I Id mu'*
to iriN‘i- Mild (*!
eiiRiovtitga, purlin »ml HUM
plcte itutl ut lowrtkl price*.
TtotfM, window BhftdtM Md co—I—
oh ctoAlrv wull br*ckelo, ehro— —I
iilee—cit. OwriMi !>«•£.
t umor of Mhud Aa
Invincible Separators,
from to 30 inch cylinders, with
the new Woodbury Steel Pinion.
HORSE POWERS,
with n full line of repuit a for each
machine.
PERkIn'S
WIND MILLS,
pipe, pumps and fittings, and every-
thing in this line.
The old, reliable
Peter NehuUler
WAGON.
— SMITH 111.
sheets, bowa, spring seats, boxes,
skeins, poles, and axles for the
above and for tlie Mitchell wagons.
Tho celebrated
LAW, LAND & LOAN OFFICE
0. J. 8HAPARD,
Attorney.ftt-Law,
General Real Estate & Loan Agent,
Notary Public aud County Surveyor of Kratli County,
NT Kl'llKNVlLLK, TEXAS.
Abstract of tho Land Titles of Erath County.
LanclB for Sale.
,r 1„„,| |„. I, ,||. , I trillion .11.1 ...I.Ml. K, lii.provou Kill! Uiiliiiinovwl lass*, luuSItSak
t, mi fair prto'U* M»;il on t *»w> toriitR.
Loans on Lands.
l .o.i iib uiMtlr dii lit mix w llto pcflkH'l l ill* tu kiiioHiiU ol fieiu >W0 upWMnlk, lor loug time Md at f#M#$eMi
laUixof I lltr ie> t. ---- — _ „ —
Atostraots of Title.
I uin prcpAtt'd to furiilali «nt mImmI not|>•*■ a rDiuptoiU' Mto«J MccurAte hImIhwI «*I Ull# to any (Hntf N*>ll
vlnUm ot h snivel ur town lot in Kratli f«u»it>
SALE OF IMPROVED I*HIIPEHTV.-«^M
toroml ottiMU* Will rtcelvo prompt ami careful atteiiilorf. olUcr : noaia
9 *.oo» arn
•< Bull purclui
WM. GAMERON & CO.,
DUBLIN,......TEXAS,
Have lately received an immoime stock of
LUMBER and BUILDING Material,
auti arc better tlmu ever prepared to hoH for cAfh ftt the lowest possible figure. A
full stock of
LONG-LFAF PINE LUMBER
Rough and Dressed, aud of every size, kind aud variety.
WHITE PINE | POPLAR LUMBI
Doors, Windows, Blinds and Moulding, of every size and shape, Shingles, Pickett,
Mixed paints, Uosemialc and Portland Cement.
We do not expect to make many accounts for the next three mouths, but do ea>
pcct all parties whom wc have accommodated in the past to come forward Mil
and settle up.
WM. CAMERON & CO.
..IVELOU8 PRICES.
J aSTor the MILLION
- r/title Hot tis and Other Works, by Famous Authors. Almost Giren Away !
, i.o.'k i •».* I in peal pamphlet f riu. many or them bandaomrly llluslratrd, anti all are prln'-
... upon Kood Iiupt r. Tl.i v ircat «>f a#rem v ariai> of «uhjt«M. aa-l «e think ac on* can riaium^
' l*p.) 11 |. mill MUper.
lug tlu-i. lu iqnitv that ti
hHMpIgte luitstlf.
I. *l|f c
2* can rxenslat l •
k< woaM aaa: |I ■
CASAftiv PLOW,
of all sizes, with a full line of repair:
for tho some.
A full utock of tho
im DEER MOLINE PLOWS,
of all sizes, both wood and steel
beams, with a full lino of repairs.
FIVE different styles of Cultivators,
SIX styles double shovels, Georgia
stocks. Tho
LaDOW k CO It KIN
PULVERIZING HARROW
HAY RALES, FEED MILES, liRAIN
DRILLS, CORA PLANTERS,
BELTING,
BOLTS, ETC.
JONES’ SCALES.
M' i'daw IL vlott f’apopa. Title is *h* book
vTat .......... r» In, l,rd .till they crlctl, tbd
*tri*. f«r IJotii • A4*rHiMfiil* nn cu-
, u ot m. ku i :t. ionialutug «.■*•/ and
to i t.« :. r mdKft) t Iuucjr baekvt*. wall
o'*-, , •(. f a ,rk, (.nh.gidery, fftv., #te.,.|ira-
!«.*- f-'uirjr Tor |Ii4* \ The
• . ..fitly «t.)rj. • ttc# publixtaad. ilo chiid-
1 |r-hl'-.| '« .th them,
• i l v ol |too l ake. Hjr -Sir AVaiter Scott,
l i ». u rutr.k’tce ln vtiev. and uf ali
. » ' in tv l#morc fcunti.fttl. tban thli.
.< t»f Lil.|«*fltv h»r Ladl#* aiuLGanU nun, a
. . mu I ff.tvsl brevtlliig. glylug tha tult* of
•l.m l.trtl lavttt*r WrltrF for l.adlex at. 1
> o .1 ftllu in e »;r»■•p-Mi 1 liCr. * to i tiff
. r. :'..r <.hye.iui|)9»Uiiu of itft.t'rs vf ovvry
■ ' x'.i .> »pnj* atid xR11)p
■ v i fihiit II. rrcntluiis, a iitria «cl!«ctlca
I 't .. 'tlr.lU Xi t.a I'llfll**, fuf
ptl..tiff tlivatricffii,. ai.<l itetiiKfi nt
t l*v Itietloriu tintl I*i'U<lIujfu. a large
i-sil lull t 11...I J-uhll« u(i4
V und 4 hcml'-nl I x-M rliiirrit*,
. t-i.p 11'rni liiKflr •! t of uintuli t
l i ■ r« ilxu c iptirinn ut* niilt ehtiplo
N 4’n l*i» *L nnd 1'nnt.l.v PhvaL
,t .-ti.irxl: of rveln.l to.king r-ei|c*
' • . r . d o t-l.ln^huw tooMioalleoDi-
.... i i ■
. .im.I ( t 'lout« in A waff I.mriU,
; * “I t.t:»*ru<*>i»o i‘V>k *>f iravtle, u.acxlh-
• t pv lwil.it i, mafihcr* aud eweiuiui of tho
i 'v '.ifrto#j' Mu*rraied.
» ■» Y tuiplclc Morlt'4 l y
hud <40'
f r.dhn
•reeii. ktdrlep, riorl## o
life, v(i„ ail v<fj In
> 1»iiil(trt,#f Wit, lluitturanti Fur.nlaree
■ ' iltb lu.'iuy Atari'**, »k tohoe, nai-udotoi. |4oia«,
. hvvq i-. u arlM .n (os eotnr roars; fHhf'tOd.
■ I K MOM Ifdj'o lor I bo .Million, a handy
'■ •’* I'.iov.iinUo* |. r all, Uis-u luany aud various
'U 15 MU « !•’*
lor l
ton for alto ti;
If 'i fV.tpk. A N .vcl,
h r*(*ty, author
li. Al tbc World'a M«rcy. A Mavot. Ky flarva, t
Wat don author «>f "The Hone# on tho Mar eh." rtc
I f. Mll.lrcd Tr< > anion. A Mate). By ThoIm
ft*.' aa'hor of Mo':y Ha«n." off.
I". HurU Uny a. A >»«!, By Hugh Coa«»' an I
nf • t'aiioJ Hawk ' #(c.
I) Thf Myalcr) ut the Hall* Tree. A *«>
lly ibr author of Hot a Tbtirbc '
a0 bhutluiva nn HerKao*. A Kovel. By R l I*
joou au(h'>r of Hr, ad an I Chcoeo and kl*ee> (K
21. Ihi’ tiriiy Wonsan. A Novel. Bj Mr*. f.a*l
cudior of ' Mary Marlon,' eta.
Vi I he I rusm lkt> A Novel By Wilkie Calio.
author ol 1 he Won ait tu W hite, et#.
VS. lied C«nrt Farm. A Novel. By Mr*. Hiyr
Wood, author «f " Faet I.your," etc.
'it In Cupld'a Nel. A Novel. By the Author of t»vr»
Theiwa."
.». Ilaek to the Old Home. A Karol. My Maiy «'t;.
War', au'hornf " Uiddeu Ferll* et*.
V« John llt.w« rbuah'a Wife. A Navel. By Mi.
Mulm-k.author t f - John Halifax ••entleiaaa. e(e.
iT. I.ud) 4; Meiitlnllnr'a llrvan. A Novel. My Ike
auihor of ' flora florin',', etc.
Jnaper Ikune'a kei rel. A Novel. By Mlaa M >
Brald.it nut hoi of Aurora Floyd, etc.
■ f.4-allfi<'. A NcvvL By Mary torll Hay author *>»
" Brenda Vorltt ' etc
“<i. 4itil'i lel'a Marriage. A Novel. By Wilkie CotiU.
aithorrf NoSxuie. otc.
I l»«vld lleint. A Novel. By Mra Aai B Mtepheus
author at ' Kaehloo and Famine ' ete.
f! l(t'Mplriv (he Whirlwind. A Novel. Bv Mary
Cecil IIai Iiittbi.r of "Old MiddleloD'a Money. e'<.
S( lludlev 4 nrltion. A Novel. By Mias M. K. Brad
den author »>r "Lady And ley a Secret," ate
> IJaairn; ol Ihi Mveraav of TUB HaabtsaM A
So* el. Hr Ktla W. Plarce. author of "fba Birth Mark, ow
"■*. A Ciultlen Hu«u. A Novel. By the author o
•• Dora Thome " etc.
:,H Valerle’a Fate. A Nov#U By Mr*. Ale»aad*>»,
author of " Th- Wroiiff O'l," eto.
:<’■ M'ler If o*i*. * Novel. By WUkie Collla*. author
of "The wontau It. WHIto," eie.
?•* Anue. A howl, lly Mrs. Bear* Wood, author o>
">’a>t l.ynne."
Chi' I.Miarrl llaali. A NouJ. By Mla* M-loek
atuhor el "John Halifax Gentleman He.
c Amoa llsirten. A Novel hr C
of Adam Bede,' •• The Mill oa th# Hot
THOS. C. STANALAND,
Alexander, Texiw,
lintum
J. h. CAoaaoa
The only original and genuine
“The F)w Departure."
Drugs, Patent Medicine & Toilet Goods,
School Hooks and Stationery.
The btisini'N* heretofore conducted by J. 11. Cage & Co. Is now under my exdailve
proprietorship, and I assure my friends that hereafter, as Iterelefore, they eaa all
on finding a coinplcti stock of all goods pertaining to a Hrst cIhss drug store, aa#
which will he sold at ilviitg profits. A Competent druggist will carefully compound
prescription* at ull hours-day or night. QUICK 8ALF.8 AN1) SMALL PROMT#
will still be my motto. Call and examine stock aud prices and be convinced.
Well li it ii it tales all Suer 1
Having found that wo could not close our business entirely fryfqridhn--
end of this year, without heavy loss, we have purchased and ard now aa
coiving a nice lino of spring and summer staple dry goods and grooariae
from St. Louis and other eastern markets, that we will sell at ths clossst
li
TB A fIVff BT^UJA possible margins for cash only. For instance, a nice line of prints, th#
I il I Fi Fi latest spring and summer patterns, at 20 yards for $1. A nice lina at
lawns, ginghams, chivoits, plaids, cottonades, nnd other staple good^ at
tho lowest possible prices for cash. A nice clarified sugar at 12 lbs for $2
Choice Iiio Cofleo, 7 Itt for $1. Good r >vy tobacco at 40c. Other goods
in jn'oporlion. A nice lino of gents’ and boys’ hats, and boots and shoes
at low prieos. Any of our old stock we will soil at cost nnd less. Alack i
largo lot of coats and vests. Nos. 34 and 35, which we will sell at 10 pm
cent less than Now York cost, and many other articles at the asms rata.
If you have any cash to spend for goods call and examine our stock aad
prices before purchasing. Wo think wc can save you money. No trouMo
NOTICE.
Strayed, on 8nndny night, Feb. 14, one
dark roan mare, branded 8 t.tt left allot,]
dt rand jaw. Hitt) I* followed by a one
year old sorrel oott. fltxen ur light mane
and tall. Hind leet anti one f ire foot
white, a little while on other foot,
White epot In face, a n irrow wtitle streak
running down (lie nose. A stu.il dia
mond shaped white *put between tlie no*,
tril*. A liberal reward will he paid fur
the return or either one or both of them
ur for information lending to llteir re'
eoverv. W. H. MINTER,
marcli6-4t__Alexander. Texas
LONE STAR HOTEL
The Lone Htar Hotel at Dublin under the
•tiprrvMon of Mr. MaU Fuller, is gaining
In popularity aud la crowded all the time
The culinary department i* presided
over by Mrs. Fuller. Slier aud her assist-
ant* know well how to prepare the
delicacies planed upon the table* Tito
house lies been refitted, celled and
papered, end the rosy rooms anil the nice
beds thereto Invite sleep aa eoon as you
All others nro
COUNTERFEITS, IMITATIONS A\D
IMRIMEMEYrs.
Avoid suits by Getting
the
CHEAPEST AAI) BEST.
The Deere
coibueh com ivn witoi
PLANTER,
the cheapest and best thing in the
Market.
SWEEPS, SCOOTERS, SHOVEL
KL.YltE . CLEVI - EEAR
LINKS, DOUBLE I P.f ES,
II AM 158, CHAINS,
SINGLE TREES,
MAI TO KH.
NECK YOKES, CROW MARS,
SHOVELS, PICK S. ETC,
At Prices never before
heard of in this market
Yours truly,
to us to show you. our goods.
GENTRY & SHELTON.
JOHN A. FREY
JOHN A. FREY
JOHN A. FREY
JOHN A. FltKY
BEAR IN MIND
that a magnificent, stock of all kind*
of goods line recently been opened
at, the mammoth store of JOHN A.
FREY. There is notl in? in hit line
Imt.what, can lie found al hi* store.
Dry Goods, doing,
XOTIOK'S,
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Jenks, George W. The Stephenville Empire. (Stephenville, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 27, Ed. 1 Saturday, March 6, 1886, newspaper, March 6, 1886; Stephenville, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth857605/m1/4/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Stephenville Public Library.