San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-09-11
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Hampstead Courier.
The city free school opened Monday with
an attendance OF l65, which number has been
increased daily by new additions. They are
divided as follows In Prof, ellis depart
ment So; Miss Hattie Kasson, AZ; Mrs
Haryey's 90; Mrs. Hooper's "a, This Is a
fine beginning Prof. q. tells us that Il is
SO much better than he expected that he
was greatly surprised. The school Is a
public institution gotten up for the public
good aud should DO encouraged by every
one. No greater blessing ever befell tho
poor OF our State than when tho Legislature
gave town the right TO levy tax for the
support Of schools, Every one OF the teach
ers arc instructors amply qualified for
their positions. Prof. ellis is graduate
of the Normal school at Huntsville, and is a
young man of rare ability and will no doubt
discharge the duties of principal OF the
school thoroughly, honestly and to the graft
fication of all. The other teachers are ladies
well and favorably known by all Of US, both
as teachers and as citizens OF our town.
The Courier in another article urges the
erection of good brick school house suf-
ficient to accommodate their public school.
How much longer will San Marcos slum-
Der over her imperative duty to follow such
examples as the above'
Mrs. w. A. Andrews, principal of Science
Hall Home Institute, called on us on Friday
last. She informs us that her school is
opening up with the brightest prospects,
We were glad to see the ,above in the Kyle
News of last week, and to have later con-
firmation of the fact. 4 Mrs Andrews has
taught in her neighborhood fully ten years,
with general acceptance. She began teach
ing there, in her own house, In 1879. After
wards what was known as Science Hall
school house was built, and Mrs. Andrews
(who gave it its name) was employed as
teacher, and continued with slight exception
till last year, when she accepted position
in Kyle Summary. Having in the mean
time had new dwelling house built sufficient
to accommodate her school, and preferring to
control the boarding department rs well,
she declined an offer to teach in the old
house, and has re-established her school
under the name Science Hall Home Institute,
where she receives not only boarding pupils
but others in her vicinity who prefer to send
to her.
Prof. Whipple, young gentleman from
Iowa, also has school in the old Science
Hall building. What we have said may
serve to obviate possible confusion of names
and ideas with respect to the two schools,
We trust both schools may prove acceptable
to their respective patrons and meet with a
liberal support.
Kelly's Ladies' Shoes, fine new stoc k,
at JOHNSON & JoHNsoN's.
Warmers Corsets, new supply at
JOHNSON JoHNsoN's.
LIVES of Cleveland and Hendricks for sale
at the FREE PRESS Office.
Flannels, jeans, cassimeres ETC., at
JOHNSON & JoHNsoN's.
Extra inducements in produce.
VIM. GIEsEN, agent.
FALL FASHION BOOKS, just in-San
Marcos Bookstore.
THE BOOKSTORE is the place to buy
your School Books and school supplies.
A large assortment of BASKETS just
received at the bookstore.
DUaGER is beginning to get in his new
stock. Don't ia to call on him.
CorroN is quoted at % cents in this mar
ket.
Ladies dress goods, la3es, embroidery,
gloves, etc., ETC., latest styles, in variety, at
JOHNSON e. JoHNsoNs.
JUST RECE1vED-Fresh kraut, grits, homi-
ny, apples, potatoes: oat meal, queensware,
bacon, lard, flour. Free delivery.
S. F. McALL1sTER.
A COUNTRY fair to look upon, and not with
out some great merits But is it not mighty
hot and dry, Mough?
For Sale.
A No. / Piano, at redaced price. In
quire at FREE PRESS Office
Canned goods. California fruits ETC., q
fresh arrival, at VIM. GIEsEN's.
Business House and Lot For Sale
On the Public Square, San Marcos. Inquire
at FREE PRESS Office.
For sewing machine needles, attachments
and any piece you may want you can find
at w. c. DUGGER's.
w. G. DUoaER has Just received a nice
lot of piece goods. You can get anything
made by his tailor in first class style.
For Sale.
A fine lot of thoroughbred Angora billies.
Apply to the subscriber, residing two miles
north of San Marcos. MARX Rooms.
Sept. 11-2w.
Three pounds Tomatoes fresh 81 80 per
dozen. Three pound Peaches fresh 81 so
per dozen. Special bargains in all can goods.
J. A. THOMAS.
Parties wishing to order from US can give
orders from their houses to Mr.. Granger, the
the Same will receive careful and prompt
attention. j. A. THOMAS.
Received carload of two and four barbed
galvanized wire which i offer a greatly
reduced prices, also nails, lover than ever at
VIZ. GIEsEs, agent.
49,
New Goods.
Especial attention is called 10 the circular
of Green d Price, which viii be found
inclosed in our town circulation.