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

tablished a large trade fol this old re-
liable sewing machine and sewing
machine supplies. ...-g
GUSTAvE MEYER,
manufacturer and dealer in saddles
and harness, has large and well Sc
lected stock in his line. He is one
among the most enterprising young
business men, Skill, economy and in
! dustry have placed him high in public
confidence and esteem. He enjoys
liberal patronage. -,- -
|, . FRANKFORT & ROSENBAUM, 49,
dealers in dry goods, clothing and no
tiOns, ETC., carries a wei kept stock.
Established 1879. This is live, active.
reliable-firm.
'As 10 si HAIL & TOBY,
dealers in drugs. These gentlemen
are reliable, experienced druggists.
and enjoy the public confidence. They
have a large, choice stock. .,asl -
go. CHAs. STEWART, ,-si..si
family groceries, opened business in
1873. Is a safe, reliable house to deal
with. Has good, large stock.
/ fsH"ts' L,-L. LACY & CO.,
druggists, have new, fresh stock, and
| are experienced in pharmacy. The
senior is a skilled practicing physician
and surgeon, and is actively in the
practice.
.' c. C. FLANAGAN,
dealer in staple and fancy groceries,
has a fresh, assorted stock. EStab- |
lished five years ago. Is reliable, at
tentlye to business, and has established
a fair reputation. :,
li.--,e ISL. E. JONES & SON, .....,,...
dealers in dry goods, groceries, no.
ttons, hardware, &c. This is among
the Oldest, most substantial houses in i
the city, having been established by
its senior as early as 1856. ..->i "1t.
w. r. GRIM -itatap,:
has complete stock of staple and fancy
groceries and general merchandise.
Established 1882. Stands in the fore
most rank of progressive, reliable
| young business men. 10 -, ~, 1
-iASl,,F'f''s w. A.. JOHNSTON tnec
is an ingenious mechanic, has secured
! several patents ON inventions-one on
a car door is remarkable and attracts
great attention. -
Perhaps it would be important to
refer to few farmers near Henderson,
SO that Information could be- had of,
| them. i'l'i ''' -
: 10 ''i'' JOHN MARsINGER, .
who resides three miles east, is sub
stantial practical farmer, has 225 acres
of land, 80 of which is improved; has
a cotton gin and grist mill; is now
turning, his attention to grass and fine
Stock. t;. .s-.ii l,....u .Ks, ... .......t ]
h. lSi7 r,.r "A. r. GROW
residesstwo miles east, has 500 acres
in farm tract; 800 improved He has
been'a very successful planter. His
land is all gray soil. Has this year
40 acres in cotton, 80 acres in corn, go |
acres in oats and balance in sugar
cane and pasture. His homeis nicely |
situated and very attractive. s3n4,;.i-.
IS s"r E iSJ.B.PARK Il
owns the Henderson nursery, one
mile east, which is well stocked with
gratis, all on native stocks; has splen-
did orchard and Viney yard; has discoV-
cred Parks Native Perpetual-bearing
Mulberry, superior to the Downing; |
has originated an improved cotton, by
mixing cotton and ochra. The stock |
is hardy and fine, staple long and seed
crop out clear. -. 7raE' d7rh
We viii name a few other promi-
nent farmers; -. Richardson, two |
miles north, A. B. Collins, II. Perkins,
J. r. Perkston. - f,...,,,i.i ]
At the, junction of the International
and Great Northern Railroad and the
Henderson and OVerton Railroad, in
the northwest part of the county, is
situated -, -. ,si ms a
z}rGtH d, OVERTON CITY, '~'t -fi Il
which was laid out on the advent Of |
the /. and G. n. Railroad, in 1873, on |
the crest of high ridge of land. Its |
business streets Y shaded by, regular
rows OF catalpa trees. with their Iuxu- /
RANT foliage and white snowy flowers
in, spring, lit attracts the eye with
beauty and the imagination with
grandeur, The surrounding. country
ljlays we'll, is very fertile, extensively
improved, and will always sustain
lively commercial center. The citizens
are sociable and progressive. The
Methodists, Baptists and PreSbyte-
rianS conduct services in nicely ap-
pointed and furnished churches, which |
are well attended. j Masons, Odd
Fellows and Knights of Honor all |
have their times and suitable places
Of meeting. There are about twenty
five large. business houses, of brick |
and wood, all doing desirable BUSH
ness. -Four or five substantial bricks
are in. course Of construction, and /
some six or eight contemplate the |
erection OF Others this season., Last |
year the annual sales amounted to |
..hn 0Q00 000 Evnorfc,
are: 4450 bales of cotton, 81 car loads |
of cattle, 65 cars of lumber. Although |
the demand for home consumption |
has increased fifty per cent, 3, cars of |
brick and 5000 pounds miScel- |
laneous, freight. The. imports have |
heretofore been noticed in the general |
review of the county. The educa-
tiona facilities here are all that could |
be desired ;...i .}ri,g n..si
ff.s HUBBARD COLLEGE ,... ..4 !, !
marks a favored spot. This institu:
ton was chartered in $780,. 1t is a i
credit to its founders and deservedly a |
compliment to their admired patron |
of learning, the Hon. Richard Hub
bard. OF this institution, j. I'll. Fitz-]
gerald, A NJ is president, and Mrs.
E. NJ. Cameron and Miss Matte Jones |
associate teachers. Students enrolled |
number, 127;; average attendance, 90.
Accommodations good and board
cheap, .,..srnt.4.... Il .e .jc93i nnj.
Among the most enterprising busi
ness men we may mention ri5 ir,g,. II
'''Gii"' 80 JAS. R. TRIoN,
Wholesale and retail dealer in dry |
goods, groceries, hardware, queens
ware, furniture, etc., etc. Also cotton
broker and exchange dealer; operates
on large capital; buys cotton; con-
ducts general banking and exchange
business, and collects drafts and other
commercial paper. Is one of the dl-
rectors of the Marshall Cotton Com
press. He is one of the limited class
of business men who direct and swell /
the tide of trade. - t,...,,, - i
s. A. OVERTON, ~ ylt.i /
dealer in staple and fancy groceries,,
opened business Aug, 1882, the son of
j. F. OYerton, from whom this COM
mercial point derived its name; lis
among the young enterprising bust
ness men who reflect credit on, the
community. ~ 81 fIA.f0
a.. Afford BROS, n9a u noj
dealers in dry goods, groceries, hard=
ware and .queensware, established in
1882. Young, enterprising and gifted 4 ,
thew will control a favOrite nOSitiOn