The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13

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J. NJ. CHRATHAM. grocer. was born in Ricl
mond county, Virginia, October 18th, 1855
Emgrated 10 Texas in 1872, and settled in Da
las, soon after removing to Wills Point whel
he remained until the fall of 1888, when
removed to Kaufman and opined a stock
groceries.
b: F MEMORIES, grocer, was born in Al
tauga county, Alabama. June 29th, 1882 Cam
TO Texas IN 1870, and settled in San Augustin
county. Moved to Anderson county 1856
Served in the confederate army, and locate
in Van Zaudt county in 1866, and came to Kau
man in .nuary, 1884.
j. A. MARSHALL. druggist, was born in MAJ
ION county, Alabama, January 18th, 1913. Cam
to Texas and settled in the town of Kaufmal
IN 1874. Embarked in the drug business il
1916. ana mas been SO engaged ever since, witt
gratifying results. Mr.. Marshall is now on
OIL the most worthy fathers of the city govern
| ment
| JOHN c. GRAVES, in the prescription depart
ment, was born in Randolph county. Nortl
Carolina, August I'd, 1860. Came to Texas II
1852 and settled April 18th, 1882, in the tow
| OF kaufman, afterwards entering the drug
store OF j. A: Marshall: He is safe and reil
able, and will be a prize to any young lady
who shall honor him with her heart and hand
3. N. ADAMS, druggist, was born In Nacog
doches, Nacogdoches county, Texas, May Is
1860 Moved to Kaufman county and settled
near Kemp with his fahter's family in 1866 En-
tered the drug business in kaufman in 1878 as
clerk for j. A. Marshall. Opened drug store
in Forney in 1882, under firm name o! s. N
Adams & Co. He was burnt out May Z. 1873
Bought out the stock of II. p Rnddell & Co., al
Kaufman. August 1883. and commenced at his
present location with ta'tering prospects win.
ming trade ever since by strict attention to
business.
JOHN & ADAMS was born in the old town OF
Nacogdoches, Texas, August |, 1862. Came to
1866. Began the drug business as clerk for his
brother, \. N. Adams, in the month OF August,
1888. He combines the qualities of pleasant
disposition with an aptitude for compromising
prescriptions.
born in Baltimore, Md, in May, 1910. In 1860
he started out for Texas, and got as far as
South Carolina on the day the state seeded
men Within her border were declared Citizens
and subject to military duty Mr.. Haupt at
once enlisted in compauy Z, Kershaw's regi-
ment, Gen. Beauregard's command. After the
fall of Sumpter he went to Virginia and joined
the 18th Virginia regiment. and on the follow
ing day his regiment participated in the battle
of Manassas. Soon after he was captured, but
succeeded In making his escape. Continued in
service until August. 1868. Came to Texas in
1868. and was a contractor and builder until
the fall of 1888, when he engaged in the furni-
ture business In Kaufman Mr. Haupt is now
credit to himself and the town.
R. C. BoGGEss, of the firm of Haupt & Bog
CESS, furniture dealers, was born in the town
OF Henderson, RuSk county, Texas, December
Sd, 1852, moved to Kaufman county in 1869,
and engaged in farming and stock raising
until the fall of 1893. when he associated him
self with Mr.. Haupt in the furniture business.
S. S. JONES, hardware merchant. was born
in Warren county, Tennessee. November 10th,
1890. Came to Texas in 1850 and settled in
Huntsville, Walker county. Engaged in the
dry goods bust ess as clerk for j. G and S j.
Smith. During that time Mr.. Jones furnished
Gen. Sam Houston with whittling-wood and
cleaned up the shavings from around the door
after the old hero OF San Jacinto had COM
pleted his work. Removed to Dallas In 1885,
following merchantile pursuits until 1875,
when he went to Tarrant county and engaged
in farming until 1880, when he removed to
johnson county, where he opened up stock
of hardware. Came to Kaufman in 1888, con-
tinuing the hardware business in connection
with his nephew, Mr.. s. j. Martin.
S. j. MARTIN, member Of the firm OF S. S.
Jones & Co., hardware merchants, was born in
Warren county, Tenn., Sept. 8, 1856; moved to
eSas SfGc In raisina tII S IN cotS
to Kaufman county in the summer OF 1888,
when he engaged in his present business.
P.V. r. CADY, hardware merchant, was born
In 0nongago county n. y, ~ June 2s, 1882; has has
union He has been connected with several OF
the most prominent railroads in the country In
the capacity of master mechanic; removed
from Dakota to Texas in April 1882; settled
in the town of Kaufman the following July and
engaged in the hardware business.
w.R. HUNTER, saddlery and harness man
ufacturer, was born in the old h Storic town
of HacogdOches, April l., 1857. In 1875 his
Wills Point, which became the home of the
family, and where they still reside. The sub
ject of this sketch came to Kaufman in May
AND has 6efn II 9e @
ton, in the house with Mr.. Hunter, was born
in Harrison county, in 1861; came to Kauf
man in May 1888.
G. &. PHILLIPS, in charge OF the NJ. T. Jones
L';mber Company in Kaufman, was born Dec.
23d, 1858, in Marion county, Kentucky Emi
grated, with his parents to Texas in 1857 and
settled In ReXaI county, Texas. Has been en-
gagged in the lumber business nearly all his
life. Came from Waxahachie to Kaufman and
is giving satisfaction TO the company in con-
ducting the business.
CAPT. j. C. NAPLES, retired merchant,
was born in Hamilton county, Ala August 20,
1920. He came to Texas in 1849, settling in
Jacksonville, Cherokee county, where he en-
gagged in mercantile pursuits. doing a thriving
business until the breaking out of the war. In
1861 raised company and entered the COnfed-
crate service, joining Col. A. d. Nichols regi-
ment. When his regim emit was mustered out OF
service he returned to Jacksonville and raised
a new company for Ochiltree's regiment. In
1864 he was disabled by stroke OF lightning,
resigned his commission and returned home to
engage IN building iron works for the manu-
f4ctIire of shot and cannon for the army. at
the close of the war he resumed mercantile
pursuits at Jacksonville. Moved TO Kaufman
in 1855, where he followed merchandising until
1871, when he sold OUT his stock and retired
from the business, after having accumulated a
handsome fortune. He married Miss Julia
Mcfarland in 1879, who died July H. 1880,
leaving him wtdower.
OTHER OCCUPATIONS.
IRoF. BEN ALLEN was born in Calhorn
county, alabama, January l, 1898; % came With
cogdoches county. Was educated at McKinze
college, Clarksville, Texas; taught two years
in said college after graduating. Taught
high school at Mt. Enterprise, Rusk county,
from 1858 until the latter part of 1861. Has
been engaged in teaching in NacogdOches,
Leon, Anderson, Henderson and Kaufman
counties during the greater portion OF his life
As a teacher Prof. Allen ranks among the first
in the state. Besides being trst- class teacher
he is fine business man, and has succeeded in
accommodating competency.
w. N. ROBINSON, photographer, was born in
Claiborne parish, La. February q 1857. Emil
Kaufman in September. 1888, In connection with
R. q Blair. Purchased Mr.. Blair's interest in
the business on the 18th day OF January, 1881.
Mr.. RObinsOn's work as an artist Is cOmmenda-
BILE, and justly appreciated by the peo. lie OF
Kaufman. +i
j. L. HUFFINEs, dealer in millinery and
fancy goods, was born in jackson county Ten
nessee, in 1853. Removed with his parents to
Simpson county, Kentucky, in 1856, where he
received his education. In 1880, Mr.. Huffines
came to Texas, and settled in San Marcos, In
Hays county, where he became an efficient
agent for the Singer Manufacturing Co., and
still handles the celebrated sewing machines
manufactured by that company. Came to
Kaufman in 1881, where he has acquired de-
sirable property in the business portion Of the
town, where he is having constructed a como
dious building to accommodate his increasing
trade. Mr.. Huffines keeps a news depot in
come ction with his business, and receives sub
scriptions for newspapers and periodicals.
The Austin daily and weekly STATESMAN
may also be found on sale, and extra copies
obtained of the History of Kaufman county.
JAMES BUCHANAN, jeweler, was born in
Lincoln county, Tenn, August %, 1924. Moved
Kaufman in 1888, and opened jewelry store
Mr.. Buchanan is an industrious. deserving
man, who Is worthy of the confidence and
In his line and it IS pleasure to note that he Is
getting happier. by increasing orders IN his
new field. May he mend and grow richer.
A. 7. HANBURY, proprietor of restaurant
and oyster saloon, was born In Norfolk county
va, November 8. 1S4s Came to Texas in 1874
when he came to the town OF kaufman anC
engaged in his present business. Mr.. Han
bury is good caterer to the public stomach
| and knows how to keep his customers In ;
| good humOr by appeasing the appetites witt
toothsome food, well cook, and served in
style to make the inner man feel satisfied.
7 M. HOFFMAN, proprietor livery and feeC
| stable, was born fa Kenton county, Kentucky
| August %, Ia}s. Game to Kaufman county
| Texas, in 1854. Engaged in farming and stool
raising together with other pursuits: was in
terested in merchandising from 1870 to 1872
When the civil war broke out he enlisted II
| company G.. Ross regiment and Rains division
The principal battles in which he fought wer
Prairie Grove, Arkansas, and Elk Creek. In
dian Territory. AT the close of the war he re
turned home and soon revived his business. Ii
the fall of 1893 he came TO kaufman and tec,