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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-02-07
The Kaufman Weekly Sun, of Jan
uary 81, has the following notice:

The Kaufman Weekly Sun, of Jan.
uary 81, has the following notice:
HISTORY OF KAUFMAN COUNTY.
Biographical Sketches of Early Set.
tiers and their Relation with the
Present Time-A Description of
the County as Fruitful Field for
the Capitalist and the Immigrant
Its Topography, History and Char
acter of the People-An Authentic
Review of its Advantages and Uu-
developed Resources, by Edwin E.
Overall, Historian of Texas Towns
and Counties.
While engaged In grouping the
counties together for more extended
history, which will subsequently ap-
pear in book form by counties, the
writer now proposes to write up the
principal towns of kaufman county
separately for one of the regular edf-
tions of the AUSTIN WEEKLY
STATESMAN, so that citizens
Of the respective towns can cir
culate the paper for their own imme-
date benefit. The write-up of all pull
lie improvements of Kaufman will be
thorough, impartial and painstaking,
interesting alike to investing capital
lists from abroad and to citizens gen.
orally. A history of the town and
its enterprising business men, from it's
first settlement to the present time,
will be carefully written, with a
general description of the county
contiguous to and having intimate
trade relations with it. A cordial
and liberal patronage on the part of
every citizen will be highly creditable
to them and to their rapidly growing
city. The matter relating to the town
Kaufman, the county seat, will first be
published by installments in the Aus
TIN DAILY STATESMAN, and APPEAR
subsequently in full in the WEEKLY
STATESMAN, the town also enjoying
the benefit of the regular circulation Of
both THE DAILY and WEEKLY
STATESMAN.
Orders for business notices and pa
pers having no relation to biograph-
ical sketches will be received at the
office of Messrs. Grubbs & Morrow,
law and land agents, over Nash &
Carlisle's bank. In order that no one
shall be omitted whose history and
business ought to be represented, the
writer requests a personal interview
with mel chants and citizens generally
who are interested in the growth and
prosperity of the town of Kaufman.
Orders for extra copies of the pa
per containing the most exhaustive
and painstaking description ever
written of this fertile region must be
made known in advance of publica-
ton. Texan, Mexican and Confeder-
ate war veterans, whose biographies.
as far as can be obtained for the spe-
cial write-up of the town of Kaufman,
are worthy subjects in the annals of
the state whose names should be per-
petuated. The writer will commence
writing up Terrell and other towns
next week. EDWIN E. OVERALL.
Historian of Texas Towns and Coun-
ties,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-02-07
GEORGETOWN.
Especial to the Statesman. ]

GEORGETOWN, Jan. 81. A. Mr..
Baker of this place committed sui
eide to-day by cutting open his abdo-
men. He died shortly after he in
fiicted the wound. DR.. Wooten, of
Austin, was telegraphed to come on
the first train, but the message was
countermanded when he died.
TSecond Dispatch.l
GEORGETOWN, Jan. 31.--W. M.
Baker suicided at his residence at 80
o'clock this afternoon by cutting him
self In tho abdomen with a razor. Mr..
Baker was formerly from Georgia,
but from Giddings here, and has been
a citizen of Texas for thirty years.
He was a man of fine intellect and
business qualifications, but has been
in feeble health for some time. His
wife found him in a side room with
his bowels cut out and razor grasped
in his hand, with which he had COM
mitted the fearful tragedy. Medical
aid was called at once, but he expired
at 4 p. m. He gave no cause for the
the act, bur only wished he had cut
his throat.
Our town is still growing, and the
schools are fiourishing.
Whittle & Darrell, our enterpising
lumber dealers, have just completed a
very large planning mill, to which they
propose to attach corn and Touring
mill, also a cotton gin this fall, which
will add much to the convenience of
our town and vicinity.
III. Walden, who shot j. Schafer last
September at Corn Hill, was tried in
the district court to-day and fined
500.
No evening train on account of a
wreck on the main line near Austin.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-02-07
BRENNAN.
Especial to The Statesman

BRENNAN, Jan. 31.-The town is
full of thieving negroes, not less than
fifteen houses have been robbed in the
past week. Some of the citizens who
were the victims have been buying
pistols, etc., and are prepared to give
them warm reception when they
come again.
A complimentary ball will be given
to Miss Rena Hubbard, daughter OF
Ex-Gov. Hubbard, on next Monday
night at the Armory Hall, by the
young men of Brennan. Committee
of arrangements-E. II. Cooke, d. G..
Giddings, Jr., Lee Wilson and V. NAL
com Byrnes. 1t promises to be grand
affair.
p. b. Watson and lady, of Houston,
are in the city.
Miss Rena Hubbard, daughter of
Ex-Gov. Hubbard, is in the city visi-
ting Miss Mabel Giddings.
BRENNAN, Feb. Perry Hunt,
who was convicted of killing Ger
man in this city, at the last term of
the district court, and sentenced to
three years in the penitentiary, and
who took an appeal, has the finding of
the lower court affirmed. He will now
go to serve out his term.
The complimentary tall to be given
to Miss Rena Hubbard has been post
poned until Monday night the 4th.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-02-07
LAMPASAS.
Especial to The statesman

LAMPAsAs, Jan. 31.-The Centuary
college is moving steadily along, and
our educational facilities will soon
equal any point.
The building of a Catholic church
will soon begin. the citizens literally
donating to that purpose.
Purchasers of cattle are beginning
to bid about $l1 for yearlIngs and $13
for two-year-olds.
The weather is still warm and
cloudy.
The street railway company is now
engaged in hauling seventy-five car
loads of lumber from the depot to the
Park hotel, which is preparing to
build an addition of 1875 rooms.
The Springs company has contracted
to have a bathing pool 10Ox200 feet
excavated and walled, with apart
ments for both sexes with every mod
ern improvement.
Everything is being done by our
.'ty to accommodate the visitors the
Coming season. Prospectors are here
every day, and real estate is constant
ly changing hands. There are not
enough buildings to supply the de.
mandS.
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Winterin0 Calves.

On a large farm, where the owner
has lived fol several years, this is not
much trouble. But on a small farm
with a young farmer who is just start.
ing out in the world the subject OF
wintering calves sometimes becomes
very serious one. CS.course anyone
can fence off pen, cUniine the calves
in it, throw in little straw or fodder
and listened to them bawl all winter
from sheer hunger, or see them draw
themselves up and shiver, on account
of the cold sleet that falls upon their
unprotected bodies, and in the spring
come out nearly as large as they went
in. This is not wintering calves. 1t
is starving calves through the winter.
Before became the owner of any
calves, l tried wintering my cow
alongside of the fence, but l soon
found that in this way the cow be-
came an expense to me rather than a
profit. Latterly lave place to shed
my COWS and calves if possible. A
warm, convenient and comfortable
shed for calves is made as follows:
Go to the woods and cut four or eight
forks. Select suitable place for your
shed along fence, and set your forks.
NOW extend pole along as far as
you wish and connect this with the
fence by laying small poles across.
Ind small .s't h limits To he very con-
vanient. Around the sides of the shed
set up some fodder. If you have
not the fodder to spare, go to the field
alter you have gathered your corn
and cut some stalks. Bend the tops
of the stalks over and throw straw on
top of the shed. 1 set forks under
both ends of my connecting poles, so
their weight will not break down the
fence. You can prop with forks or
pieces of rails. If the fodder is in
clined to blow away you can throw a
little dirt on the roots and with the
tops bent over you will have it secure.
Don't be afraid to put lot of folder
around your shed. Leave the sJuth
side, or door in the southeast corner
open. Now put in some troughs and
give your calves plenty of fodder, and
cut up your corn so they can eat it
without being choked, and you will
have nice calves in the spring. If
you have corn from Kansas seed you
will be all right for soft feed, for it
will not get hard this winter.-Cor-
reSpondence to Indiana Farmer,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-02-07
KYLE.
[special 70 The statesmanl

KYLE, Jan. 31.-A long looked for
wreck occurred at this place to-day
which prevented the trains from pass
ing either way. The north bound
Missouri Pacific passenger train, due
here at 10 o'clock this morning, ran off
the track about one mile south of
this place and came very near result
ing in a terrible wreck. The axle to the
engine gave way and the ties were so
rotten that the whole train was
dumped, but fortunately no one was
injured. Had the movement been a
little faster at the time the coaches
would all have been turned over and
smashed up, thereby causing great
calamity, but the engine was pulling
up very heavy grade, which saved
the lives of the passengers. The track
was torn up for about one hundred
wards, which will have to be, replaced
with new ties completely bafnie the
track can be laid. The track at The
point of the wreck and beyond is in a
wretched condition, many of the ties
can be pushed out with but little
trouble, they are so rotten. 1t is to be
hoped that this will show them the
Importance of immediate attention to
the track, in order that passengers
can be more assured of their lives
when travelling.
The nippers have been at work here
to small extent. The pastures of III
G.. Williams, w. j. Good and w. W.
Haupt have suffered from the work
of the fence-cutter, but all the fences
will be rebuilt soon.
There have been no transactions in
cattle here recently, and business Of
all kind is dull.
Almost the entire oat crop was
killed by the recent cold weather, anC
most everybody are sewing again.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-02-07

d voted, had the greatest cause for re.
joicing over their situation as it stood
yesterday. The whole trouble arose
from the following, which appeaned
among the court decisions in the aSr-
aid Tuesday morning: 1.-The commits
sioners' courts in the counties, in the
absence of legislative authority, have
no power, under the constitutional
amendment adopted in 4 August, 1888,
of changing the terms of he county
courts to create addition Ill terms of
county courts until legislative action.
Only the constitutions! terms can
be held"
When Judge Burke received the
above telegram this morning the Her
aid telegraphed its reporter to know
why he ha1 incorporated such matter
in his report. He replied that he had
never heard Of such Il decision. In
quiry about the Herald Office devel-
oped the fact that the item was re-
celved anonymously through the post
office by VIM. Kahn, the most promi-
nent Dallas gambling house proprie-
tor, who handed it to re-
porter, who passed it in to the
Herald office as local matter
but the foreman, in the makeup, put
1T among the court decisions. Mr..
Kahn says he thought it would make
live news and he gave it to the re-
porter. 1t remains to be seen who
sent the letter to Mr.. Kahn. The de-
clslon purpOrted to haye been rendered
IN case of Mcdowell VS.. the State,
from Brazoria county, and the opinion
rendered by Judge Wilson. Mr.. Kahn
believes it was put up job on him in
order to prejudice cases against him
now pending in the county court.
The county court assembled for
mally again to-day but did no bust
ness. Tomorrow will be devoted to
motions for appeals and the first regu-
lar term under the amended conStitu-
ton will open Monday. The unfor-
tunate error of the Herald in giving
space In its Geographic court decisions
to an anonymous communication has
caused much trouble, as a number of
tne county courts in various parts of
the state believing they were sitting
illegally, adjourned.
News reached here to-day that Nib
lett IL Arnold, of Big Springs, the
heaviest mercantile firm between Ell
Paso and Fort Worth, had assigned. |
Liabilities not stated, but they are
known to be very heavy.
DE-. j. L. Cook, of Howe station, was
at Mckinney last night |
and robbed of $500 He drew the |
money at the city bank of Sherman
Yesterday for business puIpos S at Nc |
Kinney and Dallas, and was followed |
Oh the Houston 81 Texas Central train
Oy one Of several strangers who saw
him In the bank. DR.. Cook was badly |
lurt about the head.
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TAYLOR.
Especial to The Statesman.l


TAYLOR, Feb. 1.-Mr. Robins, whose
pasture fence ION Brushey, six miles
south of this place. was destroyed by
the free grass gentry, has leased his
place to E. A. Robinson for seven
years, and returned to Chicago. Mr..
Robins thinks that by the end of the
lease the Texas legislature will have
come to some conclusion in reference
to the protection due settler, where
by he may be protected 10 improving
his own property.
G. III. Booth and M. r. HoXie have
purchased and are fencing ten thou
sand acres of land on the San Gabriel.
The land was formerly owned by
John r. HoXie. Their attention is to
leave all necessary lanes and roads to
and from the river front, thereby
avoiding any necessity for having
their fences cut, except it be from pure
cussedneSS.
Messrs. Dean and Brennan, mer-
chants of Mitchellville, Ia, have been
prospecting in our city for several
days with the view of locating here.
L. II. Emerson, cashier of the First
National bank of Mckinney, Texas, is
spending few days in Taylor, with
his brother-in-law, c. ii. Welch, cash
Ter of the First National bank of Tay-
lor.
r. II. Buckhanan's smiling face is
with us again, after a months sojourn
at his old home in GAINESVILLE. Ohio.
Buck says that looking around good,
fine places in Ohio during winter,
beats herding sheep on the Texas
prairies, but not near the money in it.
The First National bank is cleaning
up the rubbish around their new build
ing and putting down twelve foot
brick sidewalk. They have rented
their storeroom in their building to
Messrs. Wear & Perchon, who are put
ting in fine bar fixtures, billiards. etc.
Messrs. w. 81 p. say they intend hav-
ing as fine looking whisky mill as is
to be found in Middle Texas
not accepted.
The Taylor public school, under the
management of Prof. Hill, is in a
| fiourishing condition, having a daily
attendance of over two hundred prl-
pills.
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CHE STATESMAN.
AUSTIN. TEXAS
BELTON.
[specIal 70 lhe Statesman. !


BELToN. Jan. 3O.-In the justice
court to-day the case of the Bolton
Compress company against delin-
quent stockholders, was decided in
favor of the company. The chief
point relied on by the defense was that
the company while soliciting subscrip-
ton for the stock, made misreprensen-
tations to induce parties to subscribe,
defense claiming that the concern was
represented to cost about thirty thou
sand dollars and that it was to be paid
OR in one-third cash, One-third in one
ar and one-third in two years, and
that now it shows to have cost 3d.
600, and that already so per cent. had
been assessed against the stockholders.
Justice Estell ruled out the testimony
offered by the defense with above re-
suit. Notice of appeal was given by
defense.
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MASON.
Especial to The statesman.I

MASON, Jan. 31.-The stage line
from here to Burnett has again
changed hands, being turned over to
the new proprietor, A. j. Nelson, of
Lampasas. last night. Now, if the
Northwestern railroad does not run
off more than once week. we expect
to get our mail regular.
MaxeY Meyer, representing Gold
frank 81 Co., was taken seriously i'll
on arriving here, and was compelled
to abandon the trip, being able, how
ever, to-day, to start home by private
conveyance.
The late cold weather has turned
the minds of the young men towards
matrimony, and the clerk has been
busy in issuing the necessary papers.
The weather is very warm, and
stockmen are rustling. Several large
trades are in progress but none closed
yet. Parties from the surrounding
country report cattle and sheep doing
well. Business dull
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-02-07
MARSHALL.
Special to The Statesman

MARSHALL, Feb. 1.-The Messenger
came out in new dress this morning,
greatly improved by the change of
ownership.
j. III. Rowlett, the lately deceased
treasurer of Pamela county, is said to
be short of cash in his school fund
$500, and in the general county fund
800.
General Transportation Manager A.
A. Talmage, spent the day in this city
looking after his company's interests
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DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE,

STATISTICS AND HISTORY, r
AUSTIN, Tex , Jan. 20, 1884.
To all whom it may concern: This is to GER
tify that the Scottish Union and National In
surance company. of Edinburgh, Scotland, has
in all respects fully complied With the laws of
Texas, as conditions precedent to its doing
business in this state, and that said company
holds a certificate of authority from this office
emitting it to do business in this state for
twelve months, from the 1st day of January.
1894, to the 3lst of ecem5er, 1884.
Iii on under my hand and seal, at Office in
SEAL. written. '''' VIC" anu ''-''' III o. '''0''
t-~l (Signed.) H. P. BRRWST. r,
Commissioner.
NJ. B. SWEENEY, Agent, Austin, Tex.
ian3C-1aWt3
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NOTICED ACCOUNT

The STATE OF TEXAS, To all persons inter.
ested In the administration of the estate of
Annie Anderson, minor: Mrs. A. ii. Terrell,
guardian OF the estate of said minor, has filed
her final account as such guardian in the cOun-
ty court OF Travis county, which will be acted
on at the next term of said court, commencing
the first Monday in April, 1891, at the court
mouse thereof, in the city of Austin, at which
time all persons interested in said estate may
appear and make objections thereto.
Witness, Frank Brown, clerk of said court,
( - and the seal thereof attached, this,
SEAL the Goth day of January. 1884
- FRANK BROWN, Clerk.
by JEF. BROWN, deputy. ian3OW-IW
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DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE,


AUSTIN, Tex, Jan. %, 1884.
To all whom it may concern: This Is to Ger
tify that the Lion Fire Insurance company, OF
complied with the laws of Texas. as conditions
precedent to its doing business in this state,
and that said company holds certificate of
authority from this Office emitting it to do
business in this state for twelve months, from
the LIST day of January, 1884, to the 3lst of De-
cember, 1884.
Given under my hand an seal. at office, in
}sEA1 Written Written. 'n' uAs anu u"'o ufS' ABOVE
()-l (Signed.) Fl. P. BREWSTER,
- Commissioner.
NJ. B SWEENEY, Agent, Austin, Tex.
Ad.nrurA
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Forty-tbree Thousand seven

Forty-tbree thousand seven hum
dred and seventy-one acres of sorghum
were planted in Kansas last year for
forags purposes alone. This plant
has been growing in favor, year after
year, as stock food, end its planting
for that purpose is largely extending
Its seeds, as wei as the stalk and
leaves, are relished by all kinds of
stock when they become accustomed
to it.
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DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE,
AsFu

AUSTIN, Tex, Jan. Is 1884. !
10 all whom it may concern:
This is to certify that the Etna Insurance
company, of Hartford, Ct, has in all respects
fully complied with the laws of Texas as con
dltions prece dent to its doing business in this
cate of authority from this office emitting it to
do business in this state for twelve months,
from the LIST day of January, 1884, to the 31st of
December, 1884.
Given under my hand and SEAL at office, in
- Austin, the day and date first above
SEAL written.
~ (Signed.) H. P. BREWSTER,
Commissioner.
CHADWICK & DECORDOVA, Agents, Aus
tin, Texas. jan23- st
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ASsIgnee's Notice,

was on the 10th day of January. A. d. 1851 an.
pointed, and has duly qualified as assignee of
the estate OF Z. ii. Gerhard, of Austin, Texas.
All persons indebted to said p. H. Gerhard are
notified to make immediate payment.
HERMAN PFAEFFLIN, Assignee,
Austin, Texas, January 81, 1891,
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