The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-15

W. F. SONS STEAM COTTON GIN
is among the largest and has facilities for hand
ling cotton that cannot be surpassed in Texas,
has the most improved machinery and is COM
plete IN every detail. Two Of the most recent
models of sixty saw gin standS-this mammoth
gin has large platform and hand cars that
greatly aid in handling bales Ginned last year
over two-hundred thousand pounds of cotton,
Wagon scales are near the gin, this Is the pest
and most reliable gin in Brentwood and we
North Broadway.
VIC. MORGAN.
(Successsor to John Y. Ranking
LAND, TAX AND CLAIM AGENT.
Does reliable andIirst-class bu-iness second
to none in the state, c0ntr9llng the sale land and
species of land, located principally In western,
Northwestern and Central Texas. VIII do a
general land and collecting business, lands
FsdesFsad taxes tax saRss Rala anu specaf s
Titles Investigated and perfected. lands parti-
toned, and large tracts subdivided and pla;s
of any lands furnished on application.
Owns the only complete abstract of titles of
Brown county, prior to the burning Of the coun-
ty records. also notary public and practlcaii
surveyor of long experience and acknowledged
reputation. Surveying done on short notice
and business correspondence solicited. ANY
business entrusted to this agency VIII receive
prompt and satisfactory attention.
We unhesitatingly commend this popular ana
Trustworthy gentleman to the confidence and
patronage Of the general public W. q; MOT NOT
advance the interest of this rapidly developing
town and county, and is the able proprietor
and editor of the TexasiLand journal, a montll-
ly paper of immense circulation, and tlne ad;
vertising medium, devoted to the general land
interests of Texas. Office East Broadway.
HOWARD, WOoTEN, CoGGIN CO.,
Dealers in general merchandise, is one of
the leading and most reliable firms in Wes'
Texas, having fiattering trade III Brown
confidence of the general public. They carry
over $40, 900 stock Of well selected dry goods,
aaney anS gGCafS flrnshng GOODS ahcyand Staple
groceries, queensware, trunks, and everything
Kept in a first class general merchandise store.
Have Large s19cH dS OF Iag benS hnngb from first
hands in the east are sold at low margin OF
profit, competing with railroad towns. Full
value paid Ior S ift to Ser to
call upon them. They are extensive Wooi
growers and large dealers in the best grades OF
sheep, having ten thousand head OF sheep IN
this and Coleman county. The members OF
this large firm are gentlemen OF long expert
ence in the mercantile world. MIR. Howard is
well known citizen OF WIDE @ reputation hi ana 10
honor and respect him. Mr.. Coggn IS one OF
the first and best citizens. Store in the Coggln
OperEouse, corner OF South and west Broad
way
DIR. JAMES JOHNSTON,
Wholesale and retail Druggist has the largest
and finest stock Of goods in the county, and is
among the leading druggists in the state Has
mammoth stock of the choicest and best Sc
iected goods, drugs, patent medicines, paints,
oils, leads, yarnishes, fancy goods ana toilet
articles, and all that completes a first class
drug house. Does an extensive and far-reach-
ing business. Will sell to the trade in quanti-
ties to suit purchasers and at liberal discount
Presentations are quickly and carefully com
pounded by an exRerencea IN aS front If
all public enterprises, and is well worthy the
large and increasing patronage he enjoys.
Store on West Broadway, in the recently erect
ed Johnston building.
DOCTORS JOHNSTON & BETTIS,
Practicing physicians and surgeons, are gen
tlemen standing at the head of their profession,
having an extensive practice in Brown and the
adjacent counties, and have gained a VIDE
most complicated diseases, and are justly
ranked among the first and best citizens OF
Brown county. Office in DR.. James Johnston s
drug store. west sine Public Square.
]. STEWART CLEVELAND.
ArroRNEY-AT-LAw AND LAND AGENT,
who fills with ability the responsible Office OF
county Judge, is widely and favorably known
throughout the state practices In all the state
| and federal courts, and has q correct aDStract
desirable tracts of land, business and resi-
dence lots. ranches, improved and unlmproved
lands, which can be bought on easy terms. All
business entrusted to this honorable gentle
man will receive Immediate attention. Office,
| up stairs in Coggin building, corner South and
| West Broadway.
| MARTIN, LANE 81 DURHAM,
lano agents ana real estate brokers, are one OF
| the most reliable and trustworthy firms in
Texas, the members of which rank among the
| leading citizens OF Brown county. The mem
bers of the firm are VIM. ii. Martin, the noted
| banker; &. w. Lane, the well-qualified county
| surveyor, and his most popular young deputy
| 4. B. Durham.
They have complete abstract of titles of this
county, and are prepared to buy and sell real
estate Of every description, render lands for as
/ sessment for non-residents and pay taxes on
same, and will redeem lands sold Tor taxes
| and survey and subdivide large tracts to sui
purchasers. Parties desiring to buy or sell
lands will And it to their interests to cores
Office second floor in the Coggin building.
J. C. WEAKLY,
hardware merchant, is a leading citizen o.
Brownwood, and prominent among the mos
public spirited men of the county, has the lar
gest and most complete stock of hardware il
West Texas, embracing full line of cook ant
ments it of every description, tinware
tin plate, iron, pumps and timers trimmings
also house furnishing goods and ali genera
hardware found in a nrst-class establishment
IN this line: This house CHALLENGES comMpetlol M
cheerfully commend this highly SuccesSfu
business man to the patronage of the public
Place OF business, In the ornamental ston
structure on soath side Of Public square.
PADGITT s BAIR,
Saddle and harness-makers, and wholesale ant
: retail dealers in leather. boot and shoe find
ings, and all saddlery hardware. Are the old
est and largest firm in this line in western
Texas, and have gained state reputation TO
manufacturing saddles and doing eXcelien
work geneally. Make and deal in harness
collars, brides. whips, brushes, combs, spurs
leggins, and everything in the saddlery hard
: ware business. Repairing done neatly and O
short order. They are in continual receipt Q
orders from all parts of the state for their ee
ebrated saddles: Al orders by mail will rt
ceivc prompt attention. ALI work is guaraI
teed, every piece being closely inspected befor
! leaving the establishment by the proprietor:
l who are both practical workmen. Mr.. Bal
: of the nrm, a popular citizen, is in charge
5 this store, corner East and South Broadway
Have branch houses at Dallas, Austin, Wac
! | and Colorado City.
II. G. SEAMENS,
I | Furniture dealer, keeps constantly on hand
' large and elegant supply Of standard good
5 composed of handsome parlor and bedrool
{ | suits, centre and extension tables, bedsteai
I of various styles chairs of every description
!, | and q large assortment OF lounges. hall al
3 oitice furniture, wardrooes, mat mattresses, an