The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01

been sheriff and held the office of county Judge
| for two terms Parties wishing TO locate and
make Investments, or desiring any infurma-
| tlon, will meet with prompt response either
| in law or land business.
CRoZIER s CORKER,
Real estate and collecting agents, have for
sale 100 600 arreS OF ranch land, situated in the
counties OF Wise, Brown, Lfan0, LaafpasaS and
| Burnet; also large number of farms, includ-
ing some of the best in the last named County.
All who are IN want OF land should, before To-
eating, call on or correspond with this firm.
WARD. HAMMOND & TINBERLAKE
| Attorneys at law and land agents, are among
the leading law firms of Buraet. r. H Ward,
the senior Partner, in the full flush of physical
and intellectual vigor, though young in years,
has already achieved fame fer profound le-
| gal lore in the arena of forensic debate! 4. z.
Hammond, gentleman of fine legal attain
! ments, thorough experience and indomitable
energy has the confidence OF the community.
B. I. Timberlake the active partner in the
land agency department, a genial gentleman
of the old school, with big Heart and level
head, conducts his increasing business with
system and satisfaction TO all.
OTHER OCCUPATIONS.
BURNET MILLS AND COTTON GIN.
Isaac E. Boyee, proprietor of the wheat and
corn steam mill, located in the northeast por-
q ths tg% i to eSnyeTt grain ain
satisfaction. There are three brrrs in opera
ton, two for wheat, one especially adapted Tor
grinding Nicaraugua wheat, ana hiaSlng OF II
the finest quality of flour The burr for Garn
can grind thirty bushels per hour. Capacity
OF, cotton gin, ten bales per stand, each day
All propelled by a flhorSe power engine: Con-
tiguous TO the mills are sheds and stalls In.
closed for teamSterS and cSmperS. The use of
the wagon yard is free to customers.
FEED STORE AND WAGON YARD.
G. W. Gibson has one acre of ground en-
closed for a feed store and wagon yard, on the
Roo Rooms have beefi prepared for campers, and
stalls, well sheltered. for the accommodation
of twenty-six head of horses. Mr.: Gibson is pre-
pared toincrease his facilities whenever reqtjir
ed aud will attend strictly to the wants andeom
fort of campers and their stock. He is having
well dug in his yard, when water will be plen-
tifuf aud convenient. Good feed, plenty of it,
and htimane treatment to stock. is his motto,
which all will appreciate who camp in his
yard.
ONE OF THE NOTED SMITH FAMILY.
J. J. NJ Smith, .wheelright and contractor,
one Of the enterprising citizens. and practical
mechanics OF Burnett has largely contributed
to the growth OF the town. both in the design
and construction of maiiy Of its T,ivate and
four large Touring mills, and several minor
ones, all with the latest modern improved ma
chinery satisfactorily demonstrating its y. vast
i% s Soi%E JAS fgssf Sst Co.. % prHged
RRnS Rros Fl a. Ba Baf%ora So
Silver Or. elk, n. Y. and the Porter Iron
Roofing Company, Cincinnati, Ohio. Since the
INTRODUCTION Oh blnS rOOHng Dy Mr. olllltn IL Is
growing into general use, recommended for its
cheapiiesS and durability. The public spirit,
enterprise, and promptitude with which Mr..
Smith fulfillS his engagements proclaim him
live man in the right place.
MILLINERY EMPORIUM OF. FASHION.
Mrs. Lee Gordon displays the latest attrac=
ti0ns in millinery at her Emporium of Fashion,
on the west side OF public square. The ladies
find the crowning glory Of their adorninent in
head and neckwedr; artiStiGally fashioned TO
give grace and elegance to the idol OF mans
heart, and to his last best gift from God. Mrs.
Gordon is an adept in the decorative art, who
charms by her presence while she lends en-
chantlilens cha to others by her skill in beautifying
miIIiRery business, is Mrs. lees assistant. w
PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY.
Mrs. Irena b. Favorite, an artist of whom
achieved a reputation commensurate with her
skill and tintiring industry in taking pictures
true to life. All the improved methods known
70 PnotogdGapny d y nave Deen Drought into Eeaui 4
fully demonstrated by the splendid specimens
of work to be seen on exhibition. Truly she is
the favorite artist. now widely known and ap-
preciatedin Burnet and surrounding counties.
NJ. q. SCHNABEL,
Proprietor of the city bakery, is public bene
factor in converting good flour into we'll
cooked bread, so necessary to the human fam
lily as the staff "f life, Wedding parties and
the sweet, toOthSome and beautiful cakes fur
| nished from the city bakery. Orders in town
or from the country promptly filled for we'd
dingS or SociableS in Austin STYLE and at
prices equally as reasonable. Mr.. Schnabel
combines in his business full line of family
groceries, together with tobacco and cigars.
I. H. GROHMANN,
fashionable tailor, is an accession TO the bust
ness requirements of Burnet Without first
class establishment of this kind there would
be q want in the. community untitled. Mr..
Grohmann cuts and fits gents and boys suits in
the latest and most artistic style. Give him
| trial order. Mr.. GrOh:nann is located on the
corner of Washington and Pierce streets, north
| east side of Courthouse Square.
J.T. WOODARD;
Contractor and builder of every description OF
stone and frame work, enjoys well estab-
| lShed reputation. The numerous substantial
and elegant structures i'll Burnet alone are
monuments of his skill. and are his most con-
spicuous advertisements, notable among which
may be mentioned the imposing stone build
! ings around the square.
DORBANT & BRO,
| On jackson street. opposite Males lumber
| yard, keep the Star saloon, where liquors OF
the best quality and fresh beer are sold. Ci-
| gsrs OF choice brands and flavor to delight the
! smoker, and billiard tables to amuse, while
| good order at all times prevail.
JOHN B. FONDA'S
Oyster Saloon, on Jackson street, opposite
LoomiS & Christians lumber yard, is lioerally
| supplied with fish, oysters and game. Appe-
tizing lunches are also served in good style,
| for the public stomach, at reasonable prices.
THE EYE AND CANCER INFIRMARY
| OF DIR, w. E. jennings of Burnett Texas, is
now complete, and open for the comfortable
accommodation of all who may wish to- secure
his skill in the successful treatment OF the
above diseases. DIR. Jennings has made the
subject of these diseases a specially for years,
| and the marvellous cures he has really effected
| has aStonished all who know personally the
patients he has permanently relieved. His un-
rlvaled skill in successfully treating cases that
| have baffled the science of the most celebrated
practitioners, entities him to the appreciation Of
| a pIblic benefactOr, whilst his kind and SYM
pathetic nature and benevolent deeds, cOnsti-
tute him philanthopist. Reference to living
witnesses who are now enjoying the blessed
ness of sound nealth through his ministratioD,
(and many for charity alone) are here given,
to-wit: J II. Stone. r. o., Loyal Valley, Ma
son county, Texas, blindness; Thomas Rhodes,
| Samuel Moore, p. o., Shovel Mount LlanO
county, Texas, blindness: r. j. johnson, Bur
net county, Texas, blindness; Joshua Moore,
| P. o., Norman Mills, Bucnet county, Texas,
cancer; Rev. Isaac Hooyer,P. o. ,Hoover's Val
| ley, Burnet county. Texas, cancer; George
| Barton. P. o., Bertram, Burnet county
| blindness.
SLATON'S HOTEL,
Under the prorietorshtp and able management
| Of G. P. Slaton. one OF the portly and success
| full caterers to the public stomach in this land
| of Texas, flowing with milk and honey, IS al
ready esteemed a great institution for the inner
man, while the agreeable host is certainly a
benefactor and a valuable accession to the
population of Burnet. He is surrounded by a
| family group. possessing the characteristics of
old Virginia hospitality, with an ardent desire
to please and comfortably provide for the
wants of the stranger while soiourning in the
Marble City. The hotel has been greatly mod
ernized in its appointments, newly furnished,
cleanly and inviting, where the weary traveller
finds comfort and repose. The dining-room
attractions are always tempting and appetiz-
ing with tables SumptuouSly supplied. In the
near future the accommodations will be greatly
augmented by the addition of more room for
guests, while the hotel convenienceS will be
further improved until it is commensurate
with the increased travel and growth of the
town. A first-class house in the hands of an
energetic, capable landlord like q. Z. Slaton
| is the best advertisement extant to induce the
public to visit this portion of the state and re
main sufficiently long to see and appreciate the
advantages offered TO capitalists in making
| wise investments.
THE TOWN OF BERTRAM.