San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-07-23

The San Marcos FREQ Press goes for
the commissioners court Of Hays county IN
lively manner. The Free Press saw
proper not long since 10 criticise some action
OF the conrt, and that court out OF revenge,
has given tho county printing 10 the Kyle
News. The printing only amounts to about
500 year and was being done Mt ~. Louis
prices The Free Press il the only paper
published at the county seat and Is credit
| 10 the county. II has doubtless accom-
plished more in advertising and making
| known the beauties and resources OF Hays
county than the whole OF the commission
ers' court; with the Kyle News thrown in.
II appears from the facts as published in the
Free Press that the commissioners court IL
afraid of criticism aud the Free Press would
perhaps be doing the public favor by In
dulging in some more of 1t.
We accidentally overlooked at the time, the
above which appeared in the Floresville
Chronicle some weeks since.
In response to its last suggestion we will
state, that while we shall by no means make
II our business to criticise over-sensitive
officials we shall not fail from time to time
to do so in the interest of the public, as
truth and justice may require.
Appropos the Johnson City Blanco Co.,
Times some time since referred to the same
subject somewhat, as follows
Brother Julian, you must have touched
tender spot, be careful. the truth hurts.
:" Continue the fight and success
will eventually crown our efforts.
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The new paper project for our city
bursted as we understand it, after having
made all necessary arrangements for its pub
lcation, except getting the wherewithal to
run it. Too bad, the monopoly enjoyed by
the Item is getting almost unbearable.
II appears from the above which We clip
from the Huntsville Item, that that paper
too, has been threatened with opposition.
Like the FREE PRESS it is bloated monopo-
list and capitalist whose sway is thought
to be unjust to the struggling poor.
The San Marcos Literary and Library
Association, an organization looking to the
establishment of public library and read
ing room in San Marcos and also to the for
nation of society for mutual improvement,
recently organized here with Rev. ID. w.
Prtchett President; met over johnson u
Johnsons last Monday night in called
meeting The constitution and bylaws
were signed and number of ladies elect
ed honorary members.
The objects of this movement are CON-
mendable in the highest degree and the
"San Marcos Literary and Library Associa-
ton" should receive our cordial support
A reading room and library would prove an
effective auxiliary to the cause of temper
and good morals, and would 'counteract the
evil influence of saloons and gambling ders.
Any contributions in the way of books, or
money will be received with thanks by the
Librarian, Mr.. Ed. Christian, ir. The
membership fee is -.
The festival of the Ladies' Aid Society of
of the Baptist church last Friday melted $61
which will be applied to carpeting the aisles
of the church and in making other need
ed improvements in advance of the arrival
of their new pastor, Rev. j. w. Arnold.
The court house yard was Illuminated
with Chinese lanterns for the occasion and
the ice cream was excellent and served by
some of our fairest damsels. Mr.. William
Henry Nance rendered efficient service ut
the lemonade stand.