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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-09-03
Staples Store.
STAPLES STORE, Aug. 81, 1885,


Ed. FREE PREss:-Since our last we have
had another light rain; hope the Lord will
bless us with good and general rain in a
few days.
Prof. Cook, of Kiugsbury, was seen at
Staplesville to-day; he will teach his next
school at Pleasant Ridge.
Misses Eva and Neva Mosier, of San Mar
COS, are visiting friends near Staples Store.
We attendedS nice little show last night
at our school house; had a magic lantern
and some pictures; music by the organet.
Mr.. Cal Tultle is buying cattle.
Mr.. Dol, Autry starts for Houston Mon
day, aud is said will return with a lovely
bride.
Miss Hattie Scott is visiting friends and
relatives in San Marcos.
Not very long since, Mr.. B. Smith and
son were in his field, he was some distance
of from the boy, hearing him screaming
ran to him, or started to 60, got in fifteen
or twenty steps when he was halted by the
roar of Mexican lion; the lion was stand
ing in front of the boy, the boy being partly
blind could not see what it was but said il
looked ugly to him. Mr.. Smith was afraid
to 60 to his son, and he had no arms. no;
as much as pockst-knife, so he knew not
what to do; he stood still for moment
and at last called the boy 10 him, then they
started home. The lion stood and looked
at them little aud then started toward tie
river. They ran him with dogs couple
Of days but did not catch him
Tn.Tr Cwau
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-09-03

We are very glad to record the
revival Of the Fort Worth Gazette
as fresh and bright as ever 1t is
said that BLESSINGS brighten as they
like their fight, and we did not know
how we should miss the Gazette till
after its suspensions, which we re-
joice was but temporary.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-09-03
We find in the New Braunfels q

We find in the New Braunfels lei
tung report of a columns length OF
the late shooting contest, of which
we are only able to snake out" the
following sentence, that being all that
is printed in English, viz: "Give us
the beer" said Judge Kone, 81 am
beat" For the remainder of the
above thrilling story, see the Zeitung.
S,-We notice another English
sentence at the close, viz: "Three
cheers for San Marcos and its popu-
lation."
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-09-03

"The San Marcos DAILY FREE PRESS
closed it's career last Saturday, its
mission having been accomplished.
The enterprising editor made an in
teresting little sheet of it, and its
readers will doubtless now miss it
very much"
We find the above in the Luling
Wasp. 1t is q good judge of that
whereof it speaks, and we acknowl-
edge the compliment with thanks.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-09-03

A friendly word to the opponents
Of an independent Free School sys-
TEN IN San McrcOs: Have your sew
erAl efforts to thwsrt the VIII Of the
people on this subject really done
your cause any goOdi Have they
not really done If harDi And art
such Efforts Il persisted IN, not
likely to do il ssl more hArmi Do
fhsynot really smack more Of jesuit
isn thauProtestzoism' Think Of these
things before you conclude 10 con
tBss your opPosi1oD-
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-09-03

On the night of the 23d inst. a
heavy frost prevailed over large por-
ton of the Northwest Territory, ex
tending to the north line of Mime.
sofa. The thermometer fell to rs deg
1t is not anticipated that this cold
wave will extend south of Minnesota
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-09-03

Several of our CT tizens solicited us
to m axe the DAILY FREE Press a per-
manent institution. Under fayoring
conditions, we should be pleased to
embark in such an enterprise, but to
be frank, we think it will be long
while before it will be warranted in
San Marcos, for reasons too obvious
to require specification.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-09-03

The local option elections have so
far almost without exception gone in
it's favor, and with the fast growing
sentiment in its favor we do not
think there is any need to fear fail
ure in any locality in the pending
elections,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-09-03

The exports of wheat, -four inclu
ded, and corn, from all American
ports, from September 1, 1884, tc
August s, 1885, in bushels, were
Wheat, 114,665,000; corn, 50,27O,
900. This is largely in excess of the
exports for the same period in 1888
a.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-09-03

We are indebted to the manage
ment of the great st. Louis Fair and
geological Gardens for a programme
of their operations and attractions,
October 5th to the 10th. The occa-
sion will be a grand one to such as
may be priviledged to take it in.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-09-03

The '.queer doings" of clerical bach
elcr, for some time domiciled in the Wood
building have for some days attracted the
attention of his neighbors. His late quar-
ters," at this writing, are badly ''torn up"
The only explanation we have heard is the
rumor that he is about to pass into that I'M
discovered country, from whose bourne no
bachelor returns. We go to press too early
for an announcement. We wish him in adj
vance bon goyage on the cruise matrimonial.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-09-03

Gen. Mcclellan is the only sur
viving general who commanded the
army of the Potomac. He is now in
Hardeman county, this state. looking
after his interest in a copper mine.
Longstreet is the only one of Lees
lieutenants living.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-09-03
San Marcos and HAYS County.

The FREE PREss Extra of Oct. 1883,
supplemented by the regular issue of
Aug. IL, SIS, furnishes the best, most
truthful and complete description of
our town and county to be had. Call
or send to the office for copies-6ve
cents each.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-09-03

The Cisco Round Up says: LII a
man has any doubt about how he
ought to vote on prohibition, let him
ask his wife. We know of number
who would do well TO consult their
wives on this question.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-09-03

Everybody 70 their taste; but II doe
seem to Us that ''Our nsighbor over the
way. IN boxing up aud ventilaii1g an al
legged case Of '-missegena;io1' IN our town
Is decidedly int-ading upon ths rrOvircs Of
sach papers as the POdce CARTE Evea If
trao the publiaaii0n Of the case rsferres to
cad only h1-a the ma1's iano-eut wife
sd Lttls 9=s p o. sod -T-ts 70
our toEu- - la.-L o. l-P- b. o. i-.
cnsssst ssT5TilE 70 higher sails q i0zrn-
A-iE- hka thia
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-09-03

There can be no question that the
first session of the San Marcos sum
mor Institute haspaid, by stimulating
mental activity, educational aspira'
ton and social enjoyment all asso'
ciatod with the grand, benign works
of nature, and all tending TO the I'M
provement and progress OF man in
the direction of his higher nature.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-09-03

The prohibiuonists Of Pennsyl-
vaniA met in state convention Tues
day last. and nominated 8 full state
ticket ex-governor St John, Of
Kansas Wa present and was re-
oeived with great applause
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-09-03

The amount of wheat in sight in
the United States Aug. s, 1885, was
39,146,2S9 bushels; of corn, 1850,
7O2 bushels; of oats, 2,3S6, 1893 bush
els. Wheat is in excess of former
years ct the same period.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-09-03

Parson Newman, Gen. Grants pas
tor, is roaming over the country, lee
turing on Grant. He compares him
to Wellington, and says he possessed
one of the greatest intellects OF the
ape
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-09-03

They have heard OF our Chautau.
qua "away down East in the State oil
Maine" The Gospel Banner, OF Au-
gusta, says: "a Sunday-school AS
sembly, on the Chautauqua plan, is
10 open at San Marcos, Texas, Au.
gust 10 and continue twenty days.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-09-03

The report of the 1srrible deeds Of
the Blanco desperate Locke, was
confirmed. A natural, If not just-
fable climax was, that he was soon
after taken out and hung by a party
OF citizens.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-09-03

President Cleveland's fishing camp
is three days journey from railroad
station. He left orders at the near
est hotel to allow no reporters to en-
gage rooms. He wants seclusion and
rest.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-09-03

We learn of the death of Mr. F. N. Davis
familiarly called yankee Davis" at John.
son City on the 25th. His death was the re
suit of a cut of an AK. Mr.. Davis came to this
county seventeen or eighteen years ago and
located near Jacobs Well. About three
years since he traded his property there fol
that of Reuben Donnells, and removed tc
this place, where he opened meat market
for time and finally moved to johnson
City. Mr.. Davis was industrious and en-.
terprising, and a good citizen, and we re-
gret to learn of his untimely death.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-09-03

The announcement from FL Psso
Of the presence Of yellow fever atsev-
eral points in Mexico should warn our
state officers Of the necessity Of rigid
quarantine regulations on the Meu-
can border. News.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-09-03

Whstever miiigatcs the woes or in
creases the happiness Of Others tins
Us my criterion Of goodness; and
whatever injuries society at large OF
auy individual II It. this Is ny meas
urs u iniquify.-Buus
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-09-03
The Paris Free Tongue has cease

The Paris Free Tongue has ceased
to wag, the printing material and
goodwill having gone into the hands
os stock company, which will start
a new paper. Good. 1t was blat-
ant nuisance all through its career,
yet much quoted, We suppose on that
account.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-09-03

We desire a good local correspond
ent at every postoffice in this and add
joining counties. A copy of the paper
will be sent free to suitable parties
who will thus act in its interest.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-09-03

The Water Company has extended their
pipes to the residence of Rev. ]. s. Gillett,
about 1900 feet beyond the late residence
of L. W. Mitchell. There is nothing more
important than plenty Of water.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-09-03

The wheat crop Of Great Britain is
said to be 100000 quarters (s,0Oo,'
900 bushels) short, on account OF the
decreased acreage.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-09-03

II Prohibition don't prohibit, why
should the saloon men and their
friends, the politicians, make such a
fuss about iti
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-09-03

In one day there were reported A.
900 new cases Of cholera in Spain,
and 1,547 deaths. The disease is re-
ported at Malaga.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-09-03

REWARD OF MERIT. Eve are glad to see
some of our good ladies circulating sub
scription to raise means to build for Mr..
DuBose handsome cottage on the Assem-
bly, grounds. This will be a suitable and
only just tribute to his indefatigable and
self-sacrifcing labors in a cause which bids
far to rebound to the signal advan tage Of
our town.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-09-03

In one of his last addressesa at the Institute
Mr.. Du Bose stated the purpose to establish
as soon as possible, monthly paper
devoted to its interests. HIS said an
editor would be engaged, and some one hir-
ed to publish it. A very good idea.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-09-03
BUSINESS REVIVAL.

All engaged IN the Grocery
Trade or handling Cotton are
kindly solicited to girs me a share
of their patronage this season.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-09-03

In spite pf the rain storm there was quite
large attendance at the Assembly Friday
night. But for that it would have been
much larger. The "dampness" prevented
the proposed bonfire. The music and elo-
cutionary efforts were all first-class, and ev.
erybody left well pleased.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-09-03

The Water company now has $50 services
in use, and are pumping 100000 gallons of
water per day. Their income is about
SO, 900 per annum. How does this compare
with the primitive cart and barrel system,
when one barrel of water was sufficient for
family for week?
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-09-03

Courteous treatment and first
class Goods, fair prices and 10
eral terms, are the inducements
held out to my customers.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-09-03
PRINTER WANTED.

A good steady jour printer, good
compositor, and who can and will
work q hand press. Apply at this
Office.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-09-03

J. S. Killian brought to town on Wednes'
day wagon load of cotton seed the net
weight of which was 1906 pounds.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-09-03

The outrage and murder OF eolored
servant girls has been resumed at
Austin.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-09-03
SPECIAL
NOTICE
To All Concerned in
Cotton Ginning.

The undersigned proposes to gin
cotton in San Marcos at the follow
ing rates; From Monday next to ths
3Oth Of September, s4.OO for bales d
500 pounds, including bagging and
ties. After the 30th Of Septembs,
the price at my gins will depend
upon the amount of custom, prices d
bagging and ties, wages, etc.
1 have two Pratt gins, q large bale
yard and water laid to lint room and
ct gin heads Farmers are respect
fully invited to come and inspect tho
premises. w. S. GRAY.
aug13-7w.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-09-03

We trust that we shall not part company
with such of oar daily subscribers as are not
on our list for the Weekly FREE Press.
The discontinuance of the daily will OF
course add much to the interest of the week
ly, especially to such as received both.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-09-03

Cotton Shippers can crpect the
most painstaking attention ana
.judicioas handling Of their Cotton.
I beRere tits nOw admitted that
mag Cotton Department isperhaps
the best equipped the South.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-09-03

Did anybody ever know or hear OF
O case where it paid to contest an
ELECTION before the people?
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-09-03

Since the LIST OF June the govern
ment has shipped from San Francisco
10 New York sl2,5O0, 900 id gold.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-09-03

We learn from the Wasp that the
board of trade and waterworks pro
jects at Luling, provOkingly hang
6ra
The herald. (Big Stone City, Dak. [S.D.]) 1883-1890, 1885-10-30
NO. 10.


Next Tuesday will afford an opnor
tunlty for testing Your professed loy-
atty to God and humanity. Upon the
result Of the election Of that da, hang
suspended the highest hopes of our
new Incoming state. 1t remains for
us to say. whether or not we shall he
u>hered into statehood free from NO
dark and terrible blot Of license law
or our statute books AS those VII,
must give an account to s.the iudpe ot
quick and dead, dare we prove recy.-
ant to our trnst9 Let every tempar.
ance man do his duty! Let every
temperance woman WELD her iut,u.
ence; and next Tuesday let every true
and loyal citizen rally round The
polls, and, striking one solid, united
blow for God and humanity, sweep
forever from Dakota the traffic which
is "the sum Of all villanies.
MOOEE~.
The herald. (Big Stone City, Dak. [S.D.]) 1883-1890, 1885-10-30
NcW Com panies.

The Dakota Mutual Insurance con-
pany IS now thoroughly organized
With Gen. II s pease. OF WaiclloWn,
president. and a. Davis, secretary
he company headquarters will ~
ut Huron. and it starts ont under tile
most favorable auspices. 4 company
composed OF bismarck and Fargo ear.
Ita'ists VIII also be organized. Daku-
ta will soon hay3 i number Of solid
and substantial Insurance companir,
81 her oNH, and 4 vast amount ,t
money Which Woald otherwise % ill.,
10 t,ir cottefs Of eastern organizations,
MIL bt distributed 1T home. Tie
name Ct the Bismarck company MI
he tile .COastiNatiSe
The herald. (Big Stone City, Dak. [S.D.]) 1883-1890, 1885-10-30
Capital Again.
AfOOEI~.

Big Stone City is not an aspiran,
for capital honors, but other cities are
In one sense it makes little difference
to the people Of this part Of Dakota
who wins; but in another sense the
honor, the better judgment and the
good taste Of every citizen of Dakota.
are involved in this capital questi, II
10 locate the capital city where it
ought not to be, and lose a magnii-
cent opportunity to put it just where
1t ought to be, when the chance is fnl-
ly open, is, to say the least. folly of !.
very foolish type. With everything
III her favor, and nothing against her.
Pierre, on the great river, not only of
Dakota but Of the world, sits an nn-
rlvalled queen. s'Let all take due no.
tice thereof aud govern themselves
accordingly when election day comes
CAPITAL,
The herald. (Big Stone City, Dak. [S.D.]) 1883-1890, 1885-10-30
Browns Valley Reporters.

While Victor Nuolcut was putt ing
a binding pole on 4 load of hay to bring
to Brown 5 Valley. last Saturday, the
pole broke in the center, one end fly
ing back and striking him on the
head with such force as to knock linn
to the ground IN an insensible condi.
ton. With the exception OF Il sore
head he is all right again.
Some Of the machinery for Nj. Dit
ties mill has arrived and the boiler
and engine is expected this week.
Nh kaheler, al experienced null
wright, is here experimenting the
work, and it will not be long before
the mill will be turning out trst.class
flour. The opening OF the mill Will be
IN important event in the history OF
Browns s Valley. ard We suggest THAT
it lie duly celebrated by our citizens
by giving a banquet and extending an
invitation TO tho people Of the sur
rounding country to attend. Let
have a jol'lticatlon.
The herald. (Big Stone City, Dak. [S.D.]) 1883-1890, 1885-10-30
COUNTY COUNISNIONEfss.
Proceedings of the Board of Com.
missiOncrs.

Wednesday, Oct. IA, 1885.
Board met pursuant to adjournment
Present: John Buz2ell, chairman, A.
). \ Dung and the clerk.
Board spent the day on unfinished
business
On motion, board adjourned to
Thursday, oct. Is, 1885.
Thursday, Oct. Is, 1885.
Board met pursuant to adjournment
Present: John Buzzell, chairman. 4
). Young, B. 7. Murphy and the clerk
On motion, the application of +. S.
Mason for license as auctioneer was
granted and the clerk instructed to is.
sue license to said party. he having
filed treasurer's receipt with the clerk
In the sum Of ten dollars.
On motion, the following bill was
audited and allowed
John Buzzell, coal for pauper, 1926.
On motion, board adjourned to sat
urday, Oct. "a. 1885.
The herald. (Big Stone City, Dak. [S.D.]) 1883-1890, 1885-10-30
The goth District Republican
Senatorial Convention

Comprising the counties of Grant and
Roberts, convened at ! | a. m, Oct. "a.
1885, at the court house in Milbank.
in pursuance to resolution adopted at
County Convention. Oct. II.
Convention called to order by A. S.
Young, secretary Of The county cen.
tarl committee, and j. J.. Lockhart
chosen temporary chairman and Fred
Camp secretary.
On motion, char appointed F. A.
Eldredge, \ NJ Haaan and i. L.
Drake, committee on cle lentials.
+. B. Roberts. c. :. Amslen +. 4.
Countryman We're appointed commit
te on permanent organization.
Convention adjourned to ! p. III.
At p. III. convention was called to
order by the chair.
Committee on credentials reported
the following delegates: J l. Lock.
hart. y. NJ. IIagan, / B Roberts, c.
: Amsden, Fred Camp, J J Steven.
son and Geo. NonEschen by proxies
to 1. 4. Eldredge, + + Drake, +. X.
Countryman.
Report adopted, and j \ Eldred.e
and \. NJ. IIagan. appointed tellers,
Hon. +. A. Eldredse then nomina-
ted Henry Neill tor State senator.
All the ballots cast being for Henry
Nell, he was declared the unanimous
choice Of the convention.
On motion, the chair appointed a
senatorial district committee. compos-
ed Of L \ Eldredge. \ NJ lIagan and
Harvey Hall. The two former de-
clined and by action Of the conyen-
tion. J. l.. Iockart WAS made chair.
man, and Col. 4. B. Snedley and II;.r-
vey Hall. the other members of sad
committee.
On motion, convention adjourned,
The herald. (Big Stone City, Dak. [S.D.]) 1883-1890, 1885-10-30
CITY GOVERNMENT.
report Of COnncil PrOCeeding

I report OF Council Proceedings.
Meeting OF City Council at council rooms
oet. 20, 1885, at ?. IN. Present tn
Mayor, Aldermen Baker, Schater Murnh,
and the clerk.
Minutes OF last meeting read and approvd
Resolved, that David Post he
ana hereby is appointed to the
Office of Alderman of the lst ward
vice Geo VonEschen. and that the
CLERK issue certificate of such appoint.
ment for the unexplred term, Car.
ried
Account of J NJ Baker & Co. for
constructing sidewalk on Cornell Ave
required by ordinance, and crosswalks
connecting same, to-wit; S97 56-au-
dlted and allowed, and clerk ordered
TO Issue warrants for the same
Council adjourned to meet Monday
evening. Oct. Goth, 1885, at y IN.
Council Rooms, Oct %, 1885.
Present: The Mayor, Aldermen.
Schafer, Baker and Post, and
the city clerk
Minutes of last meeting read and
approved.
Resolved: That the polling place for
Constitutional Election in lst ward be
held at the Office Of Leach & Thorn.
dixie. corner Main st and Dakot;, ave.
nue. and that d NJ Gillette is hereby
appointed judge, and f A Eldredge
and Chas Thorndike are hereby ap.
pointed clerks for said ward; and that
the polls for the 2nd ward be held at
the office Of Leach & Thorndike skat.
ing rink on Cornell Ave. and that NJ
llusser is hereby appointed Judge, and
Herman Mewing and Henry Neill are
hereby appointed clerks for said ward.
Resolution carried
Resolved: That the clerk engage
rooms on Main st of Leach & Thorn.
dixie for council meetings and city
clerk S office, at monthly rental of
$500 Carried
Account of Mewing, Post & Oehler
for steamboat bill as per statement Of
+ W Thorndike, audited and allowed
$3.50
Account Of +. .Thorluike, steam.
boat bill, audited and allowed. 5000.
Accoun. of L 4 Eldredge, clerk 5
quarterly fees and per diem, SO -
and and allowed.
Account Of Downie & Neill. print
ing. audited and allowed, SIS. 80
Accounts of II. Schafer, cash, So. 50
paid to j. Parcher. for stone, Geo.
Kline, for surveying, :sl0., were aa
dlted and allowed.
Council adjourned to meet Nov. ,,
1885, at $ o'clock. p N.
L. A. ELDREDGE Clerk.