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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01
THE TOWN OF BURNET.

The county seat, with a population of
about 1900, is eligibly situated near
the center of the county. Unlike the
old town of Fredericksburg, Va, of
which Henry Clay once SAID (ambigu-
ously) on visit, that it was finished
city, Burnet, within the past eighteen
months, phenix-like. was aroused from
her peaceful and quiet slumbers by the
spirit-suirring shrek of the railroad
whistle, and, boldly stepping to the
the rank of progress. Located, as it
is, at the terminus of the Austin and
Northwestern Narrow Gauge railroad,
with no road west, it is naturally the
emporium for half dozen counties,
pouring into her warehouses the
wealth of their produce. OF such ad-
vantages has the town avaiied itself,
that enterprising merchants and buSi-
ness men of varied pursuits have
been attracted to this commercial CEN
ter, and, investing their capital and
enterprise. have thus raised it to its
present status. In addition to its
present railroad facilities, the exten-
sion of the Texas and st. Louis Mar.
row Gauge, now cr,mpleted to Gates
vile, within s'xty miles of this town
with a charter through Burnet, and
already surveyed to the Marble Falls
on the Colorado, the citizens ars
buoyed with the reasonable hope o.
having direct communication with st
Louis in the near future.
Town property, in eligible localities
command good prices and are rapidly
increasing in value. Business lots ar
worth from $500 to $1,000, while build
ing lots for residences bring from
$50 to $500. Investments in real es
tate will continue to be profitable, ant
in another year all descriptions o
town property are likely to advanc
% to 90 per cent.
The amount of business done II
Burnet during the past year may b
reckoned at considerably over $1,000
600. The lumber sales alone can b
estimated at S250,O00. The trade ex
tends west to the counties of LlanC
Mason, Mccullough, Kimble, MenarS
Tom Green, Blanco, Gillespie and Sa
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01
COUNTY OFFICERS.

The following is a list of county Of
ficers at present date:
County judge. A. Crews.
County and District Clerk--D. L.
Luce.
Deputy Clerk-W. M. Splitter.
Sheriff-M. II. Corker.
Assessor William O'Hair.
County Attorney-W. III. Erwin.
Treasured. S. Emmitt.
County commissioners II. Flip
pin, j. E. Babcock, 1. P. Barton, A. II.
Edwards.
Precinct Officers-PrecinctN No. 1, w.
Hanie; No. 2, B. A. Crawford; No. 3,
III. j. Dawson; No. 4, J. M. Gillespie;
No. 5, A. Streeve; No. 6, j. w. Zim-
norman; No. z, John Ward; No.
B,
Constables-Precinct No. 1, W. A.
Garrett; No. 2, W. r. Mccoy; No. 8,
William Pearson; No. A.; No.
5, No. 6, W. L. Roman; No. Z,
S. M. Pruett; No. 8, J. B. Coleman.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01
LOCAL PRESS OF BURNET.
THE BURNET BULLETIN.

James A. Stephens, editor of the
Bulletin, and man of pluck and prin-
ciple, is a devotee at the shrine of
truth where conscientious duty leads.
True to his convictions in politics, as
well as in social reforms, there is no
middle ground with him. Uncom-
promising, even when policy would
win in the race for temporary advan-
tage, his great soul rises above the
mere acquisition of power or the pur-
suit of mammon. He subordinates
nothing to principle, or what he be-
lieves right in the sunlight of a clear
conscience. His friends cleave to him
with unfaltering devotion, while his
opponents fear and respect this man
Of character and purpose. Tried and
true he is, when put to the sever
est test, either in affliction or busi-
ness, as well as the ordinary walks of
life. He is the impersonation of
honor and consistency, discountenane-
ing sham practices, but plumbing the
line of truth at any cost. The lions
mettle, with the lambs gentleness, is
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01
PURSUITS OF BURNET
GENERAL MERCHANDISE,
A. 1. HABER,


Now one of the merchant princes of Burnet,
and a leader In commercial circles, with
commanding trade of enormous proportions,
extending to the counties of Llano, San Saba,
Mason, Menard, Kimble, MeCulloch and Tom
Green commenced business at this place in
a store 1SX40 feet. Second year he enlarged
his store 20 feet, and the third year 20 feet
more were added. In the fourth year the store
grew in proportion to two warehouses, in ad
dition, 32x32 feet square each. The fifth year
of Mr.. Haber'S great mercantile success is
eommemorated by the erection OF his imposing
stone structure of capaciouS dimensions, Su-
perceding the former wooden buildings, at a
cost of $1,000. This mammoth building, the
pride and ornament OF Burnet, is divided into
compartments for different line of goods, each
attended by a corps Of ACCOMPLISHED and ef
ficient clerks, prompt at all times to attend to
the wants of their many customers and friends.
His trade continuously growing, unchecked by
competition, requires hun to carry stock to
the amount of $4,000, with trade of consider
ably over S100,000 per year. Deals in dry goods,
clothing, boots and shoes, hats, caps and gro
ceries.. Buys cotton, wool, hides, pecans and
country produce. shipped last year G0,c00
pounds Of pecans, and 1900 bales of cotton.
This year he expects TO handle the bulk of the
fieecv staple. That Mr.. Haber'5 enterprise
should have been crowned with such distin-
guished success, Is but the legitimate sequence
of untiring energy guided by sound business
| principles in all transactions, while his ac-
commodatieg spirit and liberal dealing recon-
befriended, and who nOY congratulate him on
| his prosperous career. Mr.. HaDer is now only
thrity-two years old. Commenced business in
| 1876 Among other enterprises he has tele-
/ phonic communication with his private dwell
| ing.
JONES, HICKS s. ROSE,
Successors to Hudson, Watson s Co., deal in
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01
SCHOOLS OF BURNET.

Prof. W. H. Russell opens the High
School under favorable auspices this
year The professor taught in this
place some years previous with such
success that he has been recalled to
assume the responsible duties for
which he is so eminently fitted. Prof.
Russell is a thorough scholar, fine
disciplinarian, and has the happy fac
ulty of imparting instruction in an
acceptable manner.
The school building is of large di-
menSions, is an ornament to Burnet
in its present improved condition, and
under the able management of Prof.
Russell, will attain high rank. A
graded public school will naturally
grow out of the efforts being put
forth by few public-spirited citizens
to inaugurate adequate educational
advantages, now that the town is to
be Incorporated. Educate on a broad
basis is the order of the day. Build
more and larger school houses, then
there will be less need of imposing
Jail structures. Enlighten the masses,
civilize and exalt the mind, thereby
lessening crime and improving citi-
zenship.
Rev. r. B. Davis opened private
school September "a. Mr.. Davis has
fine record as teacher, with large
experience.
Mrs. L. V. McMimm's school opened
on the Sd of September. 1t has now
an enrolment of thirty-seven pupils
She is competent to teach the prima-
ry and higher departments of learn
ing and is good disciplinarian.
Miss Alice NJ. Churchill opened her
school in September. She has twenty
scholars enrolled; teaches in primary
and intermediate departments, and to
the entire satisfaction of patrons and
pupils. Her kind, conciliatory man
ners, while maintaining strict dis.
cipline. endear her to her pupils, and
command their respect and affection
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01
The Souil's HomIcides.

What with Mary Stannard un-
avenged, Jennie Cramer's blood cry
ing aloud for vengeance and Rose
Ambler's murder unaccounted for,
we are getting a very pretty repu..l-
tion in this state for seIni-barbaris.l
We in Connecticut have accustom. /
ourselves to mock ut the allpg. d
chivalric homicides, etc, of the South.
We trust the Southern newspapers
will not talk back as loudly rs they
ould.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01
HOMES IN TEXAS
RESOURCES or BURNET COUNTY.
History Of Pioneer Life Compared
with Peaceful Industries.

Historical and De-
scriptive Pcn-Sketches, IncIud-
ing the Business Pursuits of the
Citizen Population of Burnet-
An Authentic Review of the
Advantages and UndeveIOped Re-
sources OF the COunty-Unusual
Surface Indications OF PetrO-
Ieum-The Fine-t Marble For
nation and the Richest Iron Ore
In nAbundance-Great Water Pow
er OF Marble FaIIs-AdaptabiIit
for Farming and StOck-Raising-
Future Outlook for Pre- eminence
I'm Mineral Wealth-HeaIthfuI
ness OF the Climate-Characte
istics Of the People.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01

Mr. Alfred Nadean, No. 62 Lincoln street,
Lewiston, Me, writes us May = 1888; Il have
digestion and liver complaint, - az times all
that 1 ate so distressed Inc that j could not
bear the sight Of food. / had tried a good
many different remedies for my complaint, and
they all failed, until one day Mr.. Martel, one
of our druggists in Lewis on, recommended
Hunts Remedy, as he knew of so many wi.o
had used it here with great success for Lfdnag.
liver and urinary troubles, as wef1 as indigt y
ton, and upon his recommendation finally
concluded to try bottle, and commenced tax
ing, with very little faith in it. The first bt-
tie helped me so much that purchased tNo
more, and it has done me wonderful anon {
of good and cured me of indigestion. ! cai
eat ali kinds OF food now, and can truly reccfi-
mend Hunts Remedy as a snre cure for IA :
gtstiOn liver and kidney diseases."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01
THE OCCIDENTAL HARMONIC
ASSOCT TTON

Was organized in Burnet in June,
1879. The following are the officers !:
PRESIDENT. A. Abney.
Vice President-J.H III. Hill.
Corresponding Secretary. ]. M.
Smith.
Recording Secretary-J. d. Burle-
son.
Treasurer. A. Tobey.
The board of examiners are empow-
cred to grant diplomas among men,
berS who wish to become teachers.
The object of the association is for
instruction in and cultivation of sa-
cred music. The next annual session
convenes at Mason, Texas, on Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday, on the full
moon in August, 1884.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01
THE RURNET BAR

Is represented by the following named
gentlemen:
Ward & Hammond, Cook s. Nc
Sween, Martin & Crews, A. B. Gro
zier, George R. L. Turberville, W. H.
Erwin.
Judge W. A. Blackburn presides
over the Seventeenth Judicial Dis
trict, of which Burnet is one of the
counties. He is an upright judge, whose
decisions are marked by strict impair
tiality, besides being highly esteemed
as profound lawyer, an able jurist,
and citizen of unblemished reputa-
tion. He is the soul of honor, has a
place in the affections of his neigh
bors, beloved by all who know him
both in official and private life.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01
SOCIETIES.

There is one Masonic lodge in Bur-
net, with a membership of seventy;
Chapter with forty members.
The Odd Fellows have lodge there,
with forty-three names enrolled as
members.
The Knights of Pythias also make
a very reputable showing, placing
twenty four names on their books.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01

truly exemplifed in his character.
Staunch in the advocacy of his set
tied convictions, appealing to the
hearts Of men in firm, strong voice
for the public veal, there is a tender
vein of thought in each line of his in
vocation which persuades, if it does
rot convince all to march under his
banner. Mr.. Stephens adhefes TO the
time-honored principles of Democra-
cy, as enunciated by Thomas Jeffer-
son, in the better days of the Republic,
when good men and true held the
reins Of government.
oNCE-A-WEEK,
Edited and published by A. B. Gro
Zier & Co., advocates the principles OF
the National Greenback Labor Party.
The platform, at the masthead of the
paper, is as follows: "Justice to all !;
equal taxation temperance in ali
things, extreme in nothing respect
for the rights of others; a free ballot
and fair count rotation in office"
AS the organ of the Grangers, repre-
senting the tenets of the Greenback-
ers, the adherents of the party sup
port the paper with. much zeal and
fidelity. At the last election, those
affliating with the Green hackers sue
ceeded in placing in Office the sheriff
and county attorney. The Democrats
hold the balance of power. The pres
ent sheriff, NJ. 81. Corker, and w. III.
Erwin, county attorney, are efficient
officers, kindly disposed in dealing out
justice to all. fully impressed with the
responsibility of their respective po-
sitions, while as citizens and neigh
bors enjoy personal popularity in
the community.
OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE
AUSTIN AND NORTHWESTERN RAIL-
ROAD.
President-J. A. Rhomberg.
superintendent L. Rhomberg.
Conductor Passenger Train-Wm.
Brooking.
Conductor Freight Train-J oseph
]. Jones. @r---I
Engineer-Charles Wooster.
Assistant Engineer Gun
ningham.
Baggage Master and Texas Express
Agent-Wm. Oberwitter.
Depot Agent at Burnett. Fl: Ham
mills.
Assistant Depot Agent-M. Grant.
Telegraph Operator-Sam Renneck.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01
PraeticaI Exnerience.

Mr. Geo. ID. Bates OF No. 32 Cottage strp l.
Lewiston, Me-, a reliable and prominent =
zen. imparts the following information, May 3,
1888:
Having learned of the valuable qualities Of
Hunts Remedy in a practical manner, / beg 70
state that Iconsider IL remedy Of great m. iit
and can most cheerfully recommend it TOT any
one troubled with Gmey or liver disease"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01
THE OLD MILITARY POST,

Located at the foot of Post Mountain,
half mile from town, was estab-
lished in May, 1849, and abandoned
about the time Burnet was laid off as
the county seat, in 1852. Companies
A and B, United States Dragons,
were stationed at this point, first un-
der command of Lieut.. Wood, then
Lieut.. Tyler, then Capt, afterward
the immortal Gen. Robert p; Lee;
Col. Cook and Maj. Sibley followed
Capt. Lee as commanders of the post
successively. At the present time
three of the old post buildings are
standing, in fair state of preserva-
ton. The first building nearest to
Post Spring, on the right hand side of
the Llano road, was occupied by the
commissioned officers. The majestic
form OF Gen Lee (who was simply a
captain in those days. once moved in
that historic house, and drank the
pure and cooling beverage from the
Old Post Spring. The visitor coming
to Burnet will stand on ground made
sacred in the olden times. On the
summit of Post Mountain are to be
seen several graves, one of which was
marked by a very handsome monu-
ment, made of sandstone quarried in
the vicinity, with the following in
scription: I'm memory of Allen, son
of c. II. and F. F. Bean" DIR Har-
ris, practising physician of Burnet
in 1854. and. who died the following
year at Lampasas, was the first to
have this elevated spot consecrated to
the sacred rites of sepulcher. After
ward Mrs. Fannie Posey, wife of
Judge r. It. Posey, found here a rest
ing place for her earthly remains.
Post Mountain is about half mile
from the heart of the town of Burnet.
The visitor here is involuntarily at
tracted to this notably conspicuous
mountain, not alone from the his
toric associations that cluster around
it, but its own intrinsic beauty in
spires the beholder with admiration,
if in mis- soul ne has any appreciation
of the beauties of nature. By a
gradual ascent he reaches the apex of
this comic heap of terra firma, so regu-
lar in formation, with strata of lime
stone encircling it at equidistant in
tervalS, the thought suggests itself
that surely art had fashioned 1t for a
mighty fort. Having scaled its height,
his vision revels in magnificent pan
Drama of limitless extent. First, he
beholds the town of Burnet, lying ap-
parently at his feet. After singing
out each dwelling, and as far as the
eye can reach, there is spread out be-
fore him as lovely a landscape as ever
poet has pictured, or painter por-
trayed. Intoxicated by the inspira-
tion of the scenery, he exclaims
How grand. how beautiful I"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01
WEDNESDAY.
rxEcnr1vE DEPARTMENT..

Gov. Ireland had heard nothing fur
ther yesterday as to the cause OF the
excitement at Cause. 1t is not even
known that the negroes who assem-
bIed were in arms. The whole thing
seems to have been tempest in a tea
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01

600 to 60OOO; goats over 1000, hogs,
1900, The grazing is so fine and
abundant that little feed is required
for stock. The average price for draft
horses is $50 per haad; mules, S75, and
oxen $50 per yoke. Domestic fowls of
all varieties are raised to great advan-
tage. Fish of fine quality and Of
many varieties abound in the Colora-
do and other streams. Game is suffi-
GENTLY numerous to warrant good
sport to the hunter.
The total value of property assessed
in Burnet county for the year 1883 is
S2,909, ,532.37, an increase of $3.50 600.
There are fifty-three school communi-
ties, with 1870 children of scholastic
age enrolled.
The county postoffices are as fol-
lows: Bertram, Dobyville, Double
Horn, L Icv, Mahomet, Noruma. Sage.
Shovel MoLnt, Smithwick, Strickling,
Sunny Lane, Tiger Mill, VOLTS Cross
ing, with Burnet as the distributing
Office for number of the interior
points. Mrs. NJ. E. Coffee is the eff
cient postmistress in charge of the
Burnet Postofice.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01

ly in readiness here to respond to the
call of tie governor.
Our press dispatches will probably
give the accounts if auything further
transpires.
Gov. Ireland is in receipt N the fol-
lowing telegram from State E2glneeT
Britton:
DENIsoN, Oct. %, 1883.
Train No. 1. on the Houston, Texas
81 Central railroad has just left this
station and inaugurated the colored
Cur system. They had first-class car
exclusively for colored passengers
with first-clasS tickets. All parties
and all colors are loud in your praise
in inaugurating the system.
J. II. BRITToN,
State Engineer.
STATE DEPARTMENT.
I The charter of the Brush Electric
light Company, of FL PaSo, capital
stock 100000. was filed yesterday
with the secretary of state. Messrs.
VIM. S. Hills, Oscar +. Bassett, VIM.
G. NevIn and Spencer III. Buchanan
are named as the incorporators.
CoMPTRoLLER's DEPARTMENT.
Assessment rolls of Hamilton, Pc
cos and Webb counties were received
yesterday. Hamilton shows an in
crease of S753, t6l in taxable values.
Webb viii probably foot up over "a
million, and Pecos possibly as much as
S2,250000.
The collections from occupation tax
in the counties foot up this year S673.-
4G9.29, being an increase of SAG, Cd
anlla0tiOnc from fha CANA
counties last year.
The comptroller is in favor of hav-
ing the fiscal and appropriation years
tainly facilitate the keeping OF the ac-
counts of the state in better shape for
reference to facts and figures.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01
TOPOGRAPHY OF THE COUNTY

T. A. Chamberlain, county survey
Or, furnishes the following informa-
ii IN as to the topography and practi-
cal value of the county Tor farming
pursuits
Along It's western borders and
across the southern part flows the ma
jestic Colorado, with the headwaters
of the Sulphur Fork of the Lampas-
as rising in the northern and the San
Gabriel flowing from the central por-
ton. Hamilton creek also rises near
the center of the county, running due
south into the Colorado river. In the
northeast portion of the county there
is more tillable land by reason of its
being less mountainous, the soil being
black and sticky, holding the moisture
longer in seasons of severe drought.
Southwest of the dividing ridge the
soil is of reddish brown, or
sandy, capable of maturing crops
earlier, the warmth of the soil ad-
mitting of early planting. There is
little difference, however, in the ulti-
mate results Of farming operations in
the localities mentioned. The sandy
land produces and markets the crops
several weeks in advance. ~
The ridge between the waters of
the Colorado and the Brazos, which
run southeasterly, divides the county
in two nearly equal parts, differing
materially in soil, water, minerals and
the extent and variety of its timbers.
The land lying northeast, or on the
Brazos side of the ridge, is better
adapted for farming purposes, while
there are many fertile valleys on the
Colorado, or the southwest. On the
Brazos side the timber consists of
live oak and post oak. while on the
streams are found pecan, elm, ash and
other varieties. The timbers men
toned above are numerous on the
Colorado, and cedar brakes are also
extensive. On Hamilton's creek, near
the Norman Mills, and on Morgan's
creek, the cedar is larger and more
abundant. Tributary to the BraZos
are twelve or more wafer courses of
considerable magnitude, while there
are thirty or more smaller streams
tributary to the Colorado, which are
fed by living springs.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01
WRITTEN BY EDWIN E. OVERALL,
OF TEXAS TOWNS AND COUNTIES

copyright, 1888. by Edwin E. overall.I
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01
LUMBER DEALERS .
LOOMS & CHRISTIAN.

stock Of 1000, ,0oI feet lumber, besides a com
plete stock of shingles, doors, sash, blinds and
mouldings; also ready mixed paints, etc. They
sell rough, first class lumber at $40 per 1000 feet
The trade of this popular lumber yard extends
to The counties of Liano, Mason, Menard, Nc
CullOch, kimble, San Saba, Gillespie and
Blaneo. Mr.. George Christian and Mr.. j. p.
Hansford are the energetic and capable man
ayers, the former acting as book-keeper and
the latter superintendent in charge of the lum-
ber yard. There is great satisfaction in
lar business men, both of whom are well cal
culated to win trade and hold it against any
kind of competition. Those who know them
will continue their trade relations, while others
can do no better than call and become ac-
quainted, leave their orders, with the full as
surance Of fair dealing, low prices, and polite
attention.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01
DRUGGISTS.
r RADGER & SON

Wholesale and retail druggists, are located in
the imposing stone structure on the southeast
corner of the pubic square. Their establish
ment, in all its appointments will compare
favorably with similar ones in metropolitan
cities, and while an ornament to the town, is
crediGable to the enterprise Iberality and
taste displayed in its construction. hIessrs,
Badger & Son keep constantly on hand large
stock of fresh and pure drugs, together with
the choicest assortment of toilet and fancy ar
ticles. The firm have many years of eSper-
ience in the drug business. The prescription
department is in charge of Mr.. f. B. King, an
experienced pharmacutist and chemist. who
will cheerfully respond to all calls day and
night.
II. C. WHITNEY
Carries full line of fresh drugs and makes a
speciality of prescriptions. He is also manu-
featuring druggist and chemist; keeps a full
stock of stationery and select assortment Of
toilet articles. Mr.. Whitney is a practical
chemist, having graduated at the Philadelphia
College of Pharmacy, and has had thorough
experience of eight years. His prompt atten-
ton, thorough knowledge of the drug business,
and cheerful response at all times (day and
night) to calls for prescriptions, especially re-
commend him to public patronage.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01

An amendment to the charter Of
the Lamar Warehouse Company, in
creasing the capital from $4,000 to
S25, ,000, was filed with the secretary of
St.tn
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01
ATTORNEYS AND LAND AGENTS.

Attorney at law and land agent has for sale
many desirable lots in the resident and busi-
ness portion Of Burnet. Judge Gates is also a