The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-31


on the railroad, will not at first be
favorably impressed. because he
passes over about the poorest looking
part of the county, when he is eX-
pecting something worthy of the
county'S reputation. 'ress. ..s-
We will now refer to some of the
remarkably enterprising citizens here,
to whom the future prosperity of this
city will owe its history. Let us
dwell for a moment upon the char
acter and reputation of some who by
their success have practically demon
strated the country'S true worth. To
them all letters for information
should be addressed = hsA-s.-.co}
j. IS w. S. MOSS, ---l- =.
wholesale and retail dealers in gen.
eral merchandise; this firm, since be-
ing established by its senior member
in 1866, has steadily pressed, forward
until it has attained an enviable repu-
tation. Merchandise from this house
is purchased by planters and country
merchants in the adjoining; eastern
counties. The genius and enterprise
of this firm is not confined to the
mercantile business, but every branch.
of industry When,- as it were, its
foliage was weighted down with the
water from a storm of misfortune,
has felt its caressing jar removing
the globules of water and bidding the
bud OF hope revive. 1t owns 10000
acres of land in convenient small
tracts, 1900 acres of this being in Gull
tivation with desirable Improve
ments, each place being supplied with
running living water. is amply
prepared to receive. and handsomely
accommodate immigrants. This firm
actively promotes improved agricul-
ture; is now introducing various inn
proved grapes and stock. 1t. lfayors-
the Holstein and Alderney stock. %
CROW & BALDWIN,,
receiving, forwarding and general.
commission merchants; this firm eS-
tablished in its present business in
July, 1881, has by its vigorous opera
tions attracted great attention, in
shaping the channels of trade, It,
handles cotton and freight; samples,
ships, weighs and sells cotton; makes
liberal advances on cotton, for ship
ment. Its extensive. books. are kept
with unvarying accuracy, and it has
gained just and extensive ,ireputa--
tion for its ability in correctly and
accurately taking, packing, and for
warding cotton samples. 1t, has a
commodious, secure brick warehouse
75X10O feet, for storing cotton, and
freight. 1t has recently established
a branch house at ;NacogdOches
Texas, and is there fully prepared to.
conduct efficiently the same line of
business it is engaged in at Hender-
son. But a short time will be re-,
quired to make its branch equal to
the vigorous parent store. -t,..., ~ .,.f,
JAS. G. GARRISON Soaai 4
was admitted to the bar about four
years ago. He merits the enviabIe
reputation he has gained in the legal
profession in so short a time, as an ae-
complished advocate and attentive,
reliable business man. Two years
ago he was by the governor of
Texas appointed to hold the
position and discharge the respon-
sible duties of one of the di--
rectors of the Agricultural and Me
chanical college OF Texas. sHis' term
of office is for six years. He practices
in the supreme and inferior courts,
and soliclts commercial and land liti-
CATION, and is the agent for lands.
All letters of inquiry relating to bus
mess, or touching the interest of the
country, will receivela prompt reply
from him. 8i'.ii i-"'" .7tI' F9F''
~' GEO. H. GOULD {t~J
commenced the practice Of law in
1870. He is one Of the most industri-
Gus, experienced and reliable members
of the Henderson bar, practices in the.
local and supreme courts, andl gives
attention to all sorts Of litigation, and
land business. ~ 80, -
BLANToN, NUANALLY e. Co.,htj.
wholesale and retail dealers in gener-
al merchandise. This firm was con-
stituted in 1881, since which time it,
has conducted with eonsummate skill
an extensive line of business. Its
stock is heavy, and varied to meet the
demand Of its extensive patronage. !.
DOUGLASS & MEYER,.',FH ioiI
livery, feed and sale stable. This
firm has been established about eight
years. Travellers and new-comers in
the country will find it prepared to
furnish good buggies, teams and sad
die horses for business and pleasure
trips. 1t runs a speedy and comfort
ably-ridiDg daily hack line from Hen, !,
derson to Nacogdoches, and has
charge of the city transfer in Hender-
son,
E NEAL, ARNOLD j. Co.. ~ \
hardware, machinery. wagons and
furniture. This old, reliable firm was,
established in 1876. The extent and
magnitude of it's business can, in IA
measure, be determined by the fact
that it's establishment is a brick, 125x
100 feet, which is supplemented by
warehouse, 50X70 feet; az ,fsI i'in,s
G. w. TRkMMELE & CO., 1''t 90
dealers in dry goods, groceries and
general merchandise. Since 1866 this
house has existed, and been
one among the staunch, progressive
leaders in business enterprises. it car
ries an extensive stock, representing
the various lines Of goods to accom-
modate its extensive patronage. ~, ~,
ar JAS, F., MOORE. + josbs,,a
dealer in staple groceries, queens.
ware, notions, ETC., was established I'M
business IN 1877, has "a commodious
wagon yard, and pasture in connec-
tion to accommodate the local and
travelling demand. BY long, Steady
devotion to business this house has
gained a firm footing in public esti-
nation. !rt sFuf HJsi, - = 'tH"
E. BARTHoID, g.,..,@.t
Dealer in dry, goods, clothing, hats,
boots, shoes and notions, also car
ries a heavy stock of hard. and
queensware and groceries, since 1877,
has been actively engaged in this line |
of business. A student of the Gus
toners demand and unremitted atten-i
tion to business has enshrined him in
public esteem and confidence. .n...
DoTsoNi s ,NoRyELL,iA II
dealers in drH goods, clothing, hats,
boots. shoes. groceries, etc. This en-. |
progressive, firm was ses-
tablished in 1878; it carries large |
and one of the best assorted Stocks |
found outside the leading markets Of |
the state. Upon public confidence it |
has firm hold. - ''''i' -siii4;eis, 1
E. SPENCER FRY;i'lS GI a'aI
of Henderson marble eworks,
dealer in American and Italian marl;t
BILE, American and Scotch granite,
with cons skill
everything in his line of business,
while his workmanship is unexcelled.
His prices are remarkably low; ena-I
bling him to command a large trade.
DUNCAN PRESTON, Nt'S''