The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-15
GROWNWOOD & COLEMAN LINE.
WILLIAMS RANCH.

ITS PICTURESQUE SITE, COPIoUs
FOUNTAINS, PAST DIFFICULTIES,
GREATLY IMPROVED STATE OF So
CIETY, BUSINESS ENTERPRISES, AND
PROPOSED NEW COUNTY.
This promising town is situated in
the extreme southeast portion of the
county, in the midst of receding hills,
and is noted for its perennial springs
of pure and sparkling water. J. d.
| Williams, the famous Indian fighter,
from whom it takes its name, located
the embryo city in 1862. Till three
| years since there existed a standing
| feud between an organization of out
laws, known as the Trigger Noun
tain Mob, and a similar body of men.
J Between these there were frequent
and bloody combats, that kept society
in a diSorganiZed state and prevented
the development of its latent indus
tries, and established a disreputable
notoriety that even yet works to the
detriment of the town. But this base
element has passed away, and now it
is law-abiding. thrifty and refined
community, and it becomes our pleas
ant duty to correct the damaging
opinion so generally prevailing, to the
SredC lQJ llSClC6 OI Iu0 LOWQ.
The population of three hundred
is unit on organizing new
county, with Williams Ranch
as the county seat. The boundry line
of the proposed county would begin
at the mouth of Buffalo creek, on the
Colorado river, extending east of north
to Brown and Comanche line, thence
through Comanche to Hamilton
county line, taking fifty-siX square
miles. through Hamilton to Lampasas
line, taking 226 square miles, corner
ing one mile in Lampasas county,
thence south to the Colorado river,
taking 156 square miles, thence up
said liver along its meanderingS to
the place of beginning, leaving over a
constitutional area to each county
contributing to the county proposed.
This is much needed change, aud if
secured, would rapidly develOpe the
resources of the sections constituting
the new county. The reduced expense
Of travel and attending court at the
new county seat would more than
support the county government. The
county seats of Brown, Comanche,
Hamilton and LampaSas being, from
their extreme borders, thirty to fifty
miles, respectively. Brown wood and
Brown county offer no objection to
the movement, and most of the inter-
ested counties favor the proposition.
A petition for the new county unani-
mously passed the legislative COM
mittee at its last session, but the leg
islature adjourned before considering
it. 1t is to be hoped that at the next
session of the legislature the bill will
pass, a new county be organized, and
then life will be breathed into the un-
developed resources of this section of
the country. Have an excellent
school and good church privileges.
Among the foremost spirits in enter
prise and the leading TEXTURES in in
dustrv we find
WILLIAMS RANCH. STEAM-FLOURING
AND GRIST MILL,
Established 1878, is one {. the most interesting
features of the town, and compares favOrably
with the best in the county. Is fitted up with
ali the most improved machinery and is COM
plete in every detail. Has a large capacity
and turns out 1000 pounds per day. The best
brands manufactured here will compare with
Northern make. The brands are white
Wheat, Nicaragua" and Best" o. N. Hill,
the owner and manager, is long experienced
in this line, and has gained an enviable repu-
tation as flour manufacturer, and is also pro-
prietOr of the
WILLIAMS RANCH STEAM GIN,
Which is fitted up with a seventy saw gin of
the latest improvements, and all the most
| modern facilities for handling and ginning cot
ton. Ginned last year, 800 GOO pounds. We
heartily commend it to the patronage of the
public.
THE CITY HOTEL
Is attractively situated on the west side of the
public square, and is the only first class hotel
in Williams Ranch where gentlemanly treat
1 oil Ic
| cling public desiring the best of accOmmoda-
| tionS, and the most hoSpitable reception at
| reasonable terms, will patroHlze this house
where they Will receive a warm and hearty
| welcome by the popular proprietor, Col. n.
Eldredge. Its commOdiOuS and well furnished
| rooms, with its abundantly supplied tables of
| the choicest in the market, makes this place
| of charming comforts and quiet elegance. He
also keeps well stocked store of the choicest
fancy and family groceries. Store, just north
| of Central Hotel.
TRENT s LINSEY
Are one of the largest and most reliable firms
| in the county, and have an immense stock of
general merchandise and ranch and farm sup
| plies. Store north side of public square, and
| the senior partner OF the firm,
| D. H. TRENT,
Is a gentleman well and widely known. and a
cattle king of much note. His fine residence
| is an ornament to the town, and centrally To-
| Gated on a picturesque site, is stately two
story frame dwelling, on one acre OF irrigated
| land, supplied with good well. u stone spring
house and never-faiIfng spring water. This
| estate can be bought for the small figure OF
$1,000.
MORRIS & CLEMENTS
are gentlemen well and favorably known as
| among the first to promote any enterprise that
advances the welfare of their promising town.
| AT their finely located drug store, northwest
| corner of Public square, can ever be found a
| large and choice stock of drugs, paints, oils,
| leads, patent medicines, cigars, tobacco, con-
| dictionary, stationery, books, toilet articles
| and fancy goods. Prescriptions speedily and
| accurately compounded by the atfable gentle
| man in charge of the establishment and men,
| ber of the firm, p. Ii. Clements, and the senior
| partner.
DIR. j. A. MORRIS.
of frontier fame, is practicing physician and
| surgeon of long experience and stands high in
| his profession, is a cOngeniai and energetic
| gentleman and well merits his extensive prac-
| tice in this and the counties adjoining.
CONNER & WYNN
| Are popular young men of telling enterprise
| and merchants deservedly enjoying a flatter
ing trade. They do a vast business in Brown
| and adjacent counties, and confidence alway!
| attends their dealings with the public. Garry
a large and well selected stock of dry goods
| fancy goods, hats, boo S, shoes, groceries anC
provisions, and everything Kept in first-clas:
general merchandise establishment. Are thu
| exclusive handlers of cotton here. House
north side Public Square
NAIRN s. HUAIPRIES
Are prominent among the leading merchants
and have well selected stock OF fancy an(
family groceries. Here you can always find
full supply of fresh canned goods, bacon, flour
| rice, tobacco and sugar, and all staple good
for the farm and ranch. Sell at small profits
The senior partner,
| F. NAIRN
Is proprietor of the only first-class livery an,
feed stables in the town. They are well stock
ed and complete in all their appointments
The best of equippage furnished at reasOnabl
rates to the travelling public, and stock entrust
ed to his care receives the most satiSfactOr
attention. Mr.. Nairn is foremost among tn
| enterprisng citizens in Williams Ranch.
DR. j. NJ. GRIFFIN, GROCER.
Carries a choice stock of fancy and staple gre
ceries which he sells at prices that defy con
petition. Flour, hams, bacon, canned goods Q
all description, fancy goods, notions and gen
eral provisions and complete stock in tn
| grocery line. This worthy gentleman an
! leading citizen merits his extensive trade
Store northwest corner public square.
II. S. Thomas is the Justice of the peace
. yrecinct No, 5; NJ. F. Blundell the worthy col
! Stable, and w. s. Marshall the efficient an
/ obliging postmaster, The above mentiCne
embrace the most interesting features OF tn
promising town, and from its superior locatlo
4 | it is destined bright future.
THRIFTY.
! On the Jim Ned river, eleven mile
4 northwest of Brownwood. is situate
! on healthful upland, shadowed b
chains of hills, and for beauty of locs
}, ton is unsurpassed. Has a popul;
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