Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-07-14

ton and prove him to be gentleman
In the true sense of the word.
RRlN 4 LfCHTENsTErN,
groceries and liquors, established tw,
years. formerly from Terrell, hav,
been citizens of Texas twelve years
These gentlemen pride themselves oI
carrying good stock of everything IL
their line. They, too, are young mer
OF energy and good business capacity
Iheir annual sales average SIS 900, and
they are evidently laying a foundation
TO control their share of the trad,
and reap fair portion of the growing
prosperity OF the town. 1t takes
friends to make business, and 1t takes
honor in business TO make friends
These gentlemen are governed by
these facts, hence they succeed.
THE FIRST NATIONAL. BANK,
NJ: i. Patrick, president, N. A. Me-
MILAN, cashier; capital. 5000; au.
thorized capital, $500, 900; established
as national bank since July ., 1888,
previous to which time 1t was n pri-
vate institution three years and known
TO the public,s Patrick, Mcmillan &
Co.'s bank. These gentlemen are bust.
ness men OF long standing, having
been engaged in mercantile pursuits
the banking business. Mr.. Patrick is
man about fifty years of age, and a
gentleman in whose presence Won are
at once Mt ease; when lie shakes hands
II Is not the cold touch of the tin of
the fingers reluctantly presented, but
palm to palm, with IA warm hearty
grasp that makes you feel the presence
OF vitalized being and not an iceberg.
Mr.. Mcmillan has been resident of
Texas fifteen years, is about thirty
years old; his boyhood was passed In
the state of Alabama. Intelligent in
conversation, liberal I'm all his views,
yet firm in his convictions, he is gen.
tleman who would he generally found
on the right side of any question, and
a strong advocate In any cause he
might espouse. Both of these gentle
men are known in Ellis county as
prompt and reliable, and their bank is
well patronized by the business firms
of Waxahachie.
o. u. SIMS,
dealer in staple and fancy groceries
liquors and tobacco. Mr.. Sims has
been establish, d two years. He IL n
young man only twcnty-six years cid,
with bright future before him His
present ability is but the forerunner of
his success in life, If his future is char.
acterized by the same business princl-
pies of integrity and honesty that have
governed him in the past. Mr.. Sims
was born and raised In Ellis county,
and recently mad the misfortune 10
lose his wife, which was "A severe blow
upon him. But misfortune comes 10
all at times to the young she sends
discipline to develop n pobler man.
hood; to the old TO prepare them for a
higher life. Mr.. Sims building il
24NSO, he carries n stock of 81 001 and
his annual sales amount to $50 900.
II. W. GRABER Il co,
manufacturers agents and dealers in
engines, presses, gins, agricultural i'm
pIements and mill machinery. This
firm has been established eight years.
Mr.. II. w. GRADER, principal of the
hrm, Is man well calculated To sue
reed in any commercial enterprise.
Having suavity of manner at once
captivating, with an honest candor
That inspires csniidence. Prompt in
attending to all the details of his large
business, and careful to have men In
his employ that have an affinity for
his business methods. Skillful in The
the selection of his stock, he is ALWAYS
in the front rank to secure the latest
when he is sure that IL IL the best.
His building Is II large two-story brick,
'oxl0O feet. As you enter this mas
sive structure from the front, you are |
both Interested and pleased with the
general arrangement. At one glance
view Is presented of the entire stock |
on both floors. You are reminded of
Ihe spectacles in an exposition build
Ing, with surrounding galleries, floors
from the roof all loaded
with every variety of goods approprl-
ate TO the business and arranged with
reference to convenience of approach
and attractiveness. Men pre- fer to buy
goods of such house because they
reason that the genius and skill that
:ecures order and neatness in such n
and vast variety of goods
will when applied to the purchase of
hem secure the best and cheapest.
Mr.. GRADER makes speciality OF the
Eagle Eclipse hulling gin. With this
sin he is ready for machine picked
,otton. He also handles the Brown
md Pratt cotton gins, and several of
he leading threshing machines. One
hing deserving especial mention Is his
Lone Star cotton press, IA Texas in
constructed on principles that H
make 1t the most powerful and simple.
md having the very important advan.
age OF being capable of repair ut any
killiul blacksmith's shop.
RAINEY & GRocE,
ttorneys at law, established In
eleven years. Mr.. Anson
tainey ia man about 36 years of age.
; well-built man of large proportions
In appearance, with
cen, intelligent black eyes and black
air. features round d full. one |.
those presence is felt rs well az seen.
nd just the right man to influence
nj control another by reason of pre-.
onderance Of mental and physical
overs. Such men. when their lives
re cast in the right mold, are capa-
lie of great good to their fellow men.
!. Z. Groce, Mr.. Rainey's partner. Is a
entleman of scholarly appearance
igniiied, yet pleasant in personal I
idress, large blue eyes bespeaking :
enerous disposition and actitepess of !
rental faculties. These gentlemen
ould be successful leaders in any I
JOHN q. Williams SONS,
holesale and retail grocers. esiab. c
shed Jan. ], 1884, John G. Williams
he senior member of the firm. ia d
ne OF natures own productions In the v
-oadest and best sense of the word i
onest and upright In his convictions IL
hat hQ pava nna aat d.,xn..l ..--~' IL