San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-06-03
PERSONAL.

pleasant call on Saturday,
The Misses Clayton, of Purgatory Spring
were In town ON Wednesday.
James Taylor was In town on yesterda
We learn he is in business in Luling.
. Il. A. Vaughan, Esq, of Kyle, made III
|, FREE Pass an agreeable call on Monday,
i, Mr.. Frommo sent us some of tho fir
roasting ears of the season last weel
Thanks.
Thos. Taylor has arrived from KansH
and gone into business with his brothe
Peyton.
Rev. Mr.. Harris has returned from con
ference. His appearance would indieat
that ho enjoyed his trip.
Tho mother and sister Of Rev. j. b
French returned 10 their home on Monda,
after pleasant visit here.
Our friend, VIM. williamson has handed
us our first cotton bloom. IL Is from thirty
acres planted by him March Sd.
Bessie Smiths favor on our first page thii
week is very natural and pleasing, while that
of Bessie Van 0sdal on our fourth page also
possesses merit.
Our old friend and fellow eitizen, Squire
Heaton, left on yesterday for a sojourn al
Pearsall. We believe he still looks to San
Marcos as his permanent home.
Mr.. Whisenant, of Kyle, and Mr.. Bowen,
brother of like Philkins." came over to
the supper Friday night of last week.
Their horse ran of, and both were thrown
out of the buggy and badly injured, but, we
learn, are recovering.
Mr.. Alderman Byrne. by many thought
to be the smartest man in San Marcos, we
regret to say was easily beat out of fifty dol
lars by an unsophisticated-loo individ-
ual from the rural districts one day last
week-"roped in" and "salted."
Miss Lille Dirks, who arrived from Gal
weston last week, favored the FREE PRESS
with splendid magnolia bloom. Since We
have waterworks this incompatible orna-
ment of Southern woodland streams might
be successfully grown in our town.
A lady friend, wife of prominent min
lister of this county, writes us MS follows:
"Many good wishes for your excellent pa
per. 1t is read by our entire family with a
great deal of pleasure" We appreciate
such expressions from the good and true.
Miss Matte Dixon favored us with a
branch of the blooming century plant no.
ticed in our last. 1t was borrowed of us
to grace the supper Friday night, and we
doubt not attracted much interest. We
Miss Mattie's kind remembrance.
During our absence at the Press Associa-
ttion, our town received visit from G. r.
Johns, of Austin, of which notice should
have been taken in our columns, Mr.. Johns
having in the past been intimately associ-
ated with our county and her pioneer peo-
pie.
Col. John NJ, Swisher, of Austin, who was
the second merchant of this place, celebrated
his birthday on Monday by visit to this
place. While here he called on Uncle Billy
Potts and his better half, and this trio of
Texas pioneers, we learn, had n jolly good
time. He also visited the source of the
river, Chautauqua Hill, ETC., and pronounced
San Marcos the prettiest town in Texas.
He was accompanied on his visit by Mrs.
Harvey, lady from the North, who is WIS.,
ting Mrs. Swisher.
See advertisement of Mr.. Marks, insur-
,nce agent.
The funeral of Col. Jackman will take
'lace at o'clock to-day, from the residence.
See announcement Of Mr. Y. Z. Morley |
S candidate for Sheriff. We hear him |
cry favorably spoken of.
There was an alarm of fire on yesterday, |
nd two outhouses near David Combs |
we're destroyed by the flames.
At the Baptist Church, Sunday morning.
fter sermon by Rev. Mr.. Maxwell, Supt.
f the State Board of Foreign Missions,
1885 were collected for the cause
A. II. Belo q Co., publishers of the Gal
eston News, offer the Weekly News for
welve months and a sewing machine man.
featured for them, both for only $!S.
The announcement of Mr. j. G. Rowe, of
tripping Springs, as a candidate for re-elec-
on, appears in our columns. We have
My slight acquaintance with him, but be-
eve he stands quite fair among those who
now him, and if elected would make an ac-
,ptable officer.
Ice Cream at the Candy Factory.
CROP MORTGAGES at the FREE PRESS
flee.
Fresh assortment of Fruits at the candy
actory.
Look Here.
A first class sewing machine for $24.oO,
PEaUEs & Co.'S. 1
Soda Water flows freely at the Candy
actory, two glasses at Sc APIECE.
The Greatest Offer Ever Made.
The Household sewing machine, guaran-
ed for years, for $500.
S. L. PEcUEs & Co. '
Millinery.
Fancy straws, gauze ribbons and flowers '
great variety at Mrs. Richardson's.
FOR RENT.
The large store room just vacated By NJ.
nzie. Also warehouse and dwelling con- =
cted with the same. Apply to NJ. Hin
J, Palestine, or j. Z. Peters, San Marcos.
Feb. 7-tf
GREGORY g. LII WHOM,
Druggists.
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