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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-04-17

The churches were again well attended
on Sunday. 1t being Easter, st. Marks was
hands omely decorated. At the morning
service OF the Methodist church Elder
joyce preached mainly to the new accessions
to the church, but said much that was
pertinent to others. At night he preached
on the great vital question of the times
temperance. It ought to be q frequent
theme in every christian pulpit in the land.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-04-17

Turn loose tho dorg, lock the front
door and make ready for the book agent.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-04-17
For Sale.

A secondhand buggy and harness fol
F1ty Dollars. Apply at this Office.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-04-17

II your stoves are in good order try my
new brand patent -four. It''takes the cake. !"
Fully guaranteed. Free delivery to any
part Of town. GEO. q. KERD.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-04-17

The ice-cream season opened on Tuesday
at Taylor & Bros. We were favored to
sample it and found it very good. They
have a pleasant room, and Mrs. Taylor will
give It her personal supervision.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-04-17

LAST chance for big bargains at thu
Giesen bankrupt store.
w. T RoBISsoS, Agt.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-04-17

Millet seed, few bushels still to be had
=, McALLIsTRR's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-04-17

RussELL 4 ELLISON, of the San Marcos
bookstore, have now We believe the largest
4s vel as the most elegant line of per-
iumeriss aud other toilet articles which has
ever been on exhibition at this place. The
arr2y IL perfectly dezzling, and we should
tank irresistible 10 all DESTROYS Of anything
II that line.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-04-17

Largo lot German millet seed 81. so per
bushei at HUME j. LANCASTER
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-04-17

THIs is the greatest country for roses we
ever did see-the Oriental regions cannot sur
pass it. With q moderate degree of effort in
starting choice monthly varieties the whole
San Marcos velley might be converted into
q "Cardens of roses."
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-04-17

Go to Green & Price for lunch, picnic and
school baskets.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-04-17

BARGAINS! BARGAINS! At Giesen's
bankrupt stock Call soon and save big
money. w. T. ROBINSON, agent.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-04-17

The rain of Friday last was wonderful
It laid large part of the surrounding
country for the time being under water, and
if It had continued long must have caused
food. As it was it did no great damage
Except to the farmers), only washing off
the foot-bridges across the river. And
besides it was rather local to this vicinity.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-04-17

1T WILL pay to borrow money and take
advantage of the bargains to be had at
the Giesen store.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-04-17

A full line of ladies misses and children,
shoes and slippers just opened ut JOHNSON q
JonNsoN.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-04-17

Call and see Pacific brocadcs at
GREEN & PRICE.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-04-17
Grenadines and Brocade Mulls.

Green & Price have besutifulline Of the
above goods suitable for graduating dresses.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-04-17

FRIDAYS ''thunderburst" discharged more
water in loss time than any previous one
within the recollection of the Coolest in
habitant." Fortunately it did not last long,
though the food created carried away nu-
merous fences on York's Creek, and caused
considerable loss to farmers in bottom lands
of this vicinity, some have to replant.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-04-17

Go to Dugger.s, ''the tailor man" for your
spring outfits.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-04-17

Wheat and yellow corn, at
HUME & LANCASTER.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-04-17

Green & Price have received new lot OF
cinghams and Told Du Nords,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-04-17

FOR BARGAINS go to the bankrupt
stock of VIM. Giesen's. w. T. ROBINSON
Agent.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-04-17

FIRE Cove learn that the committee on
finance failed to report at last meeting. About
$500 of the 600 have been collected.
We notice that at Bolton, on the compile
ton of tho water works, they ordered at
once hook and ladder truck, 2 hose carts
and hose and so uniforms. San Marcos
should wake up and follow suit.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-04-17

A fine lot of material for decorative work
in wall paper in stock. ]. W. NANCE l. BIO.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-04-17

Wire window screens, J. w. MANOR 4
BRo.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-04-17

All kinds of sewing machines, needles, oil
and fixtures ut DudGERs.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-04-17

WITH rare exceptions we allow no subscrip-
tons to run over year without payment.
This will explain to some why they miss the
visits Of the FREE PRESS.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-04-17

In the line Of family groceries, fruits,
Fegetables, confections, etc, Taylor a Bro,
are dong quite a.lively business The rea-
s9n a they keep vel stocked up and attend
Promptly and carefuIly 70 their bushes
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-04-17

The Texas veterans meet this year at Paris,
Texas, on the Goth inst. The usual rail
road accommodations have been extended.
Apropos, see the interesting letters on our
first page. for which we are indebted to our
veteran friend, Mr.. Obanion.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-04-17

Tho business outlook of Mrs. Allen Jones,
milliner, we learn was never better She
now has Mrs. Staples, from down the river.
as an assistant, and they have all the work
they can do, and AIRS. Jones has found it
necessary to make frequent new orders for
goods to meet the demand.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-04-17

MYTHING and everything can be bad
y The bankrupt stock Of Giesen's for less
In Cost w. J. Ro51Ss0ss agent
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-04-17

Mr. Stuart, young gentleman from
Dripping Springs and a good photographer,
is now employed as copyist by the coun-
ty clerk. Mr.. s. is only year or two
from the Gland o. cakes"
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-04-17
Fresh picked tripea at McALLIsKa's.

MiIlet Seed at FRoAndx's DnuosronE.
Emil spring stock now In store--call and
.vam,ne JOHNSON 4 JOHNSON.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-04-17

Mr.. Underhill of the Austin Marble Works
and two of his lieutenants, Hutchinson and
Drew, spent day or two here recently
while putting up tho Lindsey Harvey mon
ument, etc, in our old cemetery.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-04-17

SAVED fifty per cent by buying at the
bankrupt store of WIN. Giesen.
w. T. ROBINSON, Agt.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-04-17

Ehrich's for spring at BOOKSTORE.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-04-17

Some gentlemen are organizing string
band, "pious idea" Messrs. Harris, our
freight agent, G.. Cal Reed, Rice kigsby
and Byron Smith are the chief musicians.
We ''auger" IT success.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-04-17

w. T. ROBINSON, Agent
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-04-17

SKATING rink" still all the 60.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-04-17

Some of newspaper brethren of Blanco
appear to be having good time" in visit
ing about We wonder what is tho mat
terp Can It be that the prevalence of local
option is unfavorable 10 their social enjoy
ments at home?
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-04-17

Billy Reed informs us of the death by
suicide in Mississippi of L. NJ. Shields,
whose mother, formely of Martindale, also
committed suicide, and whose wife has also
since taken her own life.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-04-17

Already we have forcastings of the ap-
preaching school exhibition Even the
cednrs in the mountains are made tho I'M
conscious witnesses and auditors of youthful
elouucnce preparatory to said exhibition.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-04-17

purposes to hang out his single as an M. d.
His departure will leave On aching void in
the hearts of the fair, which time alone can
fill. We wish him suocess.i. Au yeooir DIR.
The familiar face of our ex-fellow towns
man, w. g. Mullins, was seen on our streets
day or two last week. Himself and family
have all cut loose from California, and are
settled at Fort Worth, except Marion, who
is at Wichita Falls.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-04-17

John T. Townsend, late Of this county,
now settled at Soto 10 Marina, Tamaulipas,
Mexico, when here some III onths since
promised to write some letters to the FREE
PRESS descriptive of the country, etc. We
have mailed him the paper regularly, but
as yet had nothing from him. SO give we
him this reminder of neglected duty.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-04-17

W.. +. Choke, young gentleman for
some time with Mr.. Robinson of the Giesen
store, left the first of the week for his home
in Louisville, kentucky. He is very much
pleased with our town, his health greatly
improved during his stay here, ard he fully
ex poets to return in the fall.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-04-17

Mrs. Smith and son from Memphis Tenn.
are sojourning here, stopping at the Hook.
Coleman boarding house in this place, Mr.
s. not being in robust health.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-04-17

W. s. Gray has purchased the Dauch
cedar-b and ranch, including the noted
''Gulch," one of the grandest and most ro-
mandc specimens of Hays County scenery.
1t was sold, we believe, under deed of
trust as the property of w. S. Gullett. MIR.
Gray paid $148O or about sl.l0 per acre
for the property.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-03-22

possible. They will not only wish TO
have it drained, but supplied with
water for the use of stock and the FAM
lily, and the filling of fish ponds. The
construction of dams for flooding cram
berry marshes requires the service OF
competent engineer. A farm en-
gineer should be a competent surveyor
and should also understand the laying
out of grounds, the construction of
drains, the methods of supplying water
to houses and pastures and the prin-
ciples of disposing of sewage The
multiplying of creameries and cheese
factories calls for large number of
superintendent. TO fill this position
acceptably man should not only be
an expert in the manufacture of butter
and cheese. but should be able to man
age steam engine and to make com
mon repairs on one. He should also
be well acquainted with the compost
ton of milk and with its management,
and understand marketing. He should
be able to furnish plans and specitica-
tons for the construction of butter and
cheese factories, to estmate the cost,
and to set up the requisite apparatus
and machinery. Persons competent to
do all these things will find demand
for their services in sections of the
country where the people desire to es-
tablish and operate new factories.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-03-22
Seeking For SuccOr.

oh. who Is this man whose plarlng eyes
Bulge out with a stare of mad surprise,
As down the street he's sccoingr
Is he amurderer wild ana gr.m
who fears tnat fierce fends will follow him
with howis ard taunts and hootingf
Or is he skedadll ng from his wife,
Who has threatened now TO tai his lie
by means of IA loaded broomstickT
Or is he Il turplar. not DER bold.
Who yasps for breath in the biting coM,
And thinks he hears his do, ms lick Z
Nay none OF these l. thiswid-eytd man,
WHO runs ~ sW 1T 80 deer e'er ran
Throu he forest in the summer;
But he's u u; dlord whose hearts not nre
Burns fierce with u deepening desire
To plead with his proud plumber.
The pipes in his house have bu'ged and
burst, go
And re means RS though his life were cursed,
"Oh where's the wretch I'm seeking =
For he knows well that a cy cle's span
NAV elapse before the sordid man
wi solder up he leaking.
But what of the plumber so dcbonair,
Whose diamonds vie with the brilliant glare,
OF the Goals in his furnace glowingp
All, he is Il king, who sii> and ch!nks
His es of gold, MS lie calmly tn nks
or the OPP the cod is sowing.
Oh. what cares he for the in,er's cold
'Tis the touch of Midas that turns TO gold
Each burst, while men are eeping:
And he slumbers, too With peace sublime,
While bitter blasts and rigorous time,
Make the harvest ripe for reaping.
New York Herald.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-03-22

forward gun. 1t wasn't half an hour
from the time the Monitor left us be-
fore they were at it, and their big guns
were roaring over the roads.
1.-THE sailors sprung at the yards
to look ut the fight, and you could
see that the Monitor could outsail
her enemy. She steamed round her
slow; letting fly shot, now at her
bow, now at her side, and then at
her stern, and she hammered every
inch of her, but the Merrmac pounded
away the fastest from her broadsides.
1t went on that way for what was q
long time, and the roads all round
them was white with smoke, when all
of sudden the Merrimac came out of
the smoke looking as if she was headed
our way.
"'D-,' says my mate, she's on
u.s.
II looked below and saw the old
man with the glass fast to his eye, and
l looked again down the roads, and it
did seem all up with us, for it was
plain to the eye that the Merrimac was
bearing down and the Monitor was
creeping over to the fortress; and we
slid to he deck.
"All hands were ready for the word
to be passed from the quarterback,
and it came.
1.-THE Merrimac is whipped said
the old man swapping his glass to-
gethcr, and then three cheers went up
for the Monitor, and they were good
ones.
ave were pulled off in the course of
the day and went down to the fort.
The Merrimac showed herself the
day after and The Monitor pushed out
to meet her; but the Merrimac went
back to Norfolk without lighting.
"She had enough
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-03-22
EARN HANDS.

One of the general complaints in the
rural districts is the scarcity and worth
lcssness of farm laborers. The first
part of this complaint indicates gener-
ally II mutual fault in both the en-
ployer and imploye. Young men of
American parentage have feeling OF
independence that often misleads them
to their own injury. They think it II
compromise of their manhood to be-
come subject to the will and beck of
landlord, and look on the pittancc of
$40 or S15 a month with scorn, when
they hear of laborers in town getting
$40 week for work. But, like most
men raised on farm, they forget the
matter of boarding, washing and other
expenses incident to working anywhere
except on the farm. A man earning
Sl2 month including board, washing,
etc, will generally have more money
ut the end of the year than if he made
that amount per week in the city
Moreover, young man will find the
position of field hand on the farm Of
an intelligent and prosperous farmer
school where he may learn lessons that
will be Of more value to him when he
becomes the manager of farm than
the wages he earns But the farmer
himself is, to some extent, responsible
for the scarcity Of farm hands in his
repelling them by his domincering
manner and his rigid action of constant
labor. No man gains anything by send
ing he p to the field before breakfast,
or by denying him his hour at noon
tide rest. These mutual mistakes have
filled our field with farm hands from
the old world; hence the complaint OF
worthlessncss. A foreigner, however
willing he may be, knows but little of
our methods Of farm work, and less OF
our implements AMI tools; AMI the
farmer is often unable, if net unwilling
to impart the necessary instruction.
From these causes chiefly come the
scarcity and worthlessness Of farm
hands. IndidRd Farmer.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-03-22
SNOW AS A PROTECTION.

However disagreeable it may be to
have the ground covered with two feet
in depth with snow, it is one of the
best protectors which the farmer has,
considering how little it costs. When
the land is covered n the autumn, and
it lies all winter, it serves as great
protection to the grass roots, and to
all creeping vines. Strawberry plants
that have been covered all winter with
snow, come out in the spring fresh and
green, even though they have not been
mukhed.
The snow not only protects the vege-
tation which it covers up, by shelter
ing it from the cold winds and sudden
changes of weather, but it prevents the
frequent freezing and thawing of the
ground, which is SO destructive to the
small roots that are near the surface,
and which are often lifted entirely out
of the ground by the action of the frost
When the land lays open and exposed
all winter, it not only Injuries the grass
and small plants, but it Injuries the
land itself, by blowing away the finer
particles of decayed vegetation from
the surface, and when thus exposed,
there is chance for the frost to enter
the ground to the depth of several feet,
thus cooling the earth to agreat depth,
requiring many warm days in the
spring to thaw it out, and warm it up
sufficient to start vegetation; but when
deep snow covers the land until
spring opens, as soon as the snow
melts, the ground being free from frost
will soon be in condition TO cultivate,
and for plants to grow.
AS rule, the season comes forward
earlier when the ground has been COW
cred with snow the entire winter, than
it does when there has been but little
snow. In our climate no doubt it is
best to have plenty of snow, and have
it lay on the ground during the period
of cold weather. This year we have
started with good covering of snow;
should it be replenished rs fast as
needed to keep the ground covered, we
may look for good crops of grass next
season, and spring that will be favor
able for planting farm crops; keeping
this in view, we can dig our paths with
more cheerfulness, and resort to rubber
boots to keep the snow out, with feel
ing that there is a bright side to a
snow-storm. without resorting to merry
sleigh parties or mingle with the jolly
coasters. -MaSsachusetts Pl0ughman.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-03-22

A gentleman of Athens, Ga, once
had lovers quarrel with his sweet
heart, who gave him back his engage.
ment ring, a $3.50 diamond. Deliber-
ately walking to the hearth, he threw
the memen;o of his blighted happiness
on the stone and with his heel ground
it TO pieces. He then returned the lady
ring she once had given him. Blu,
she was guilty Of no such outburst.
Calmly placing it on the mantel, she
remarked, well. III need it for my
next beau" The quarrel was soon
made up, and the hasty lover had to
invest in another ring.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-03-22
Valuable Property for Sale.

desire to sell Immediately the following property
situate In the city Of Ottawa;
No. |, rwostory Brick Building. 2jX60 f., with q
lstOry Iron clad aN't In the rear. The buildings are
new This property II w Clinton street, block d.
rrctly west Ut court house. and bargain.
No My Residence, situated on Illinois Avenue,
the best residence street IN Ottawa The ground
tans about Of mn acre. House has 10 rooms, closets
bath room and cellar; artcsian well and cstern water;
good barn, coal and wood houses abundance NJ shade
and fruit trees all In rsclass order. Parties cOnem-
plating buying building viii ind II Ia their advantage
To look NJ this property Time will he given part II
desired. Apply AZ shop on Clinton street -
mari GEORGE JEkYLLs
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-03-22
UNIMPEACHABL TESTIMONY.

To physician requesting his opn On of compound
Oxygen, Mr.. William Penn Nixon, managing editor
Of the Inter ocean, Of this city. writes;
THE INTER OCEAN OFFICER:
Chicago, April {. 1888.
Dear Sir-lou ask my opinion of Com pound Okygea
in regard 10 its efficiency healing remedy and su
cad To be able to reply that have the greatest th In
It. Several years ago, when aborinR under very seH
Gus trouble with my throat and lungs az the Instance
of friend in Boston, who had been similarly affected
| began the use of the ONygen-bcgan without nIuch
faith hut the result WIS such that prepared 10
commend Its 10 all persons similarly affected Al
the end OF Ave months found myself well man. snd
ever since have enjoyed better health tud beer
robust than before II seemed II my case IKE
nj the root of the disease and reform who ITEM.
| will recommend no patent nostrum any ,d. hi,
deem IL duty to the many afflicted with uug trouble
IN this country TO recommend to them the oxygen
Perseyerngly and continuously used II will work
wonders. Yours truly, ~ -
noyl7 VIM PENN NIXON.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-03-22

Doctor, my daughter seems to be
getting blind. and she is just getting
ready for her wedding. Whatever can
she do2" Let her go on, by all means.
II anything can open her eyes, mar
risge can"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-03-22
NATIONAL CITY BA MA
OF OTTAWA.

Exchange on Chicago and New York
And all the principal cities east ma west
BOUGHT AND SOLD.
Exchange on England. Ireland, Scotland anu al
nPortan points in Continental Europe drawn In SUNNI
70 sui purchasers.
u. 8. Revenue stamps OF ali denOniha''"h'
constantly on hand and for sale.
United States Bonds, Local Securities. COLI
nd Silver bought and sold.
Nanking hours nom "A. N. TO ! p NJ
JGn.l2. 1873 q. L. LlNDLEY. Assist Cashier.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-03-22

freight trains carrying passengers leave Ottawa -
follows: For Earl $40 \. NJ, for Aurora, ~. % A. H.;
for StreatOr 3 IS -, SIS p. y, and b.iO p. VI.
Morning train makes close connection At Aurors tor
AL points east and west.
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars. u. Drawing
Room cars, Horizons Reclining Chair Cars, aud the {.
u. y Palace Dining Cars. by this route. AL lAtorna
ton about rates OF fsre sleeping accommodations
and time tables vii be- csperfuy given by applying "a
PERClVAL LOWELL.
General Passenger Agent, Chicago.
THos. J. POTTER
General Manager, Chicago. GEO +. ROE,
Agent A. nra~a-