San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-02-28
A Personal Reference.

A Personal Reference.
We have at present only few words to
say with respect to the abuse and threats Of
personal violence of Sheriff Barber, be-
cause Of some things which appeared in our
last with respect to the management Of our
county Jail. An he has talked of the matter
freely himself about town, he cannot well
blame us for giving it some additional pub
licity. Knowing that we had given him no
Just cause Of offence, and never having laid
a straw in his way, either personally or Of
ficially at any former time that We are aware
Of, we confess we were not little surprised
at his demonstration, especially as he was
considered heightened gentleman, and We
believe Is member of church and profess
cd Christian, and above all, in view of the
fact that he is the chief peace officer Of the
county. We cannot doubt but that the
great body of the people Of the county will
disapprove of his conduct in this matter.
We are not conscious of having transcribed
the limits of legitimate journalism, and be-
sides we rendered him the use Of our COL
umns to make any correction or explanation
he might desire.
Aspecial Lenten service viii be held in the
Episcopal church every Friday afternoon at
8 O'Clock. It is hoped that all who can will
attend.
Marriage licenses issued since our last
record to the 9th, inst
William Davis and Lucy Reef,
Thos @. johnson and Lucy B Connally.
Two or three persons were arrested re-
Gently on suspicion of having been of the
party which lynched young Brown at Lock
hart, but the evidence against them was not
sufficient, and they were discharged.
Our Cemetery now presents quite an i'm
proved appearance, the timber having been
mainly cut out of the walks, drives, etc. We
would suggest to those in charge that there
are now no more trees left in the improved
part than are necessary to shade and orna-
NEST the grounds.
Foa the construction of the new capitol
a railroad has been built to the Oatmanville
quarries, some ten miles from Dripping
Springs. It carries passengers etc. 1t is a.
great present convenience, and willno doubt
be extended to Dripping Springs, andinsure
its future as flourishing town.
WE learn there are still some twenty pris-
oners confined in our horrid Jail. Since it
seems nothing will be done for their relief,
all humane persons must rejoice that the
district court is SO near at hand. Even those
of them who may be sent to the penitentiary
will find it happy exchange.
SINCE the project of watering place on
the square from the water works has failed,
we think it is incumbent on our town au-
thorities to open the street to the river at
Smiths mill. The Austin ford is an un-
distance to go to water horses,
etc.
The recent demonstration of Sheriff Bar
Der towards the FREE PRESS, reference to
which we give in another place, will natu-
rally suggest to many of our readers the
late kindred performance of Ben Thompson
with respect to the Austin Statesman. There
is one difference, however, and that is in
Ben's favor-he is not now peace officer.
JUST as we predicted, the vacant houses
on the East side are all with one exception)
taken. The telephone-telegraph company
have the room next to the post Office; Misses
Smithers & Davidson have opened millinery
and dress making establishment in the old
stand of the San Marcos Bookstore; Mr.. G.
G. Bills and family from Kyle, formerly
from Lamar CO. occupy the former quar-
ters of the FREE PRESS as a residence, and
we learn will also keep boarding house and
and Mr.. Weems and another
gentleman whose name we did not learn
will open grocery store in Donalson's old
stand. There is no discount on the East
side.
The vacant buildings on the North side
are also taken. Mr.. Bell, as mentioned in
our last will soon occupy the Harper Livery
stable. Mr.. Leavell will open grocery
store in the room juit vacated by Reeds, and
Mr.. Granger fruit and confectionery store
in the room adjoining. The outlook for
San Marcos is hopeful.
Messrs Robarts & Hudgins have opened
a skating rink at Harper's Hall Full supply
of finest skates. A good time guaranteed.
Thursday afternoon and evening will be ex-
clusively for ladies. No one else admitted.
Good Boarding.
Mrs. Hook and Miss Coleman desire few
more boarders. They have pleasant room
for two, and good accommodations for seve-
raj others. Their boarding house is very
pleasantly situated in central part of the
town. We can recommend it.
Cotton Seed.
A small lot OF the celeDrateu uoiu heai
cotton seed for sale at bargain, in small
lots, in order to introduce it. 1t makes
more lint cotton per acre and is worm proof
Testimonials, both written and printed, from
some of the best farmers of the country.
Full guarantee given when required. For
further information apply to
REy. j. s. GILLETT,
or b. W. SMITH,
at City Mills.
The money will be refunded in any case
where DIR. Gilman's COHOSH and TAX