San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-27
PERSONAL.
Mrs. W. d. Wood has returned.

Mrs. W. ID. Wood has returned,
Mr.. Sam Watkins has returned to this
place.
We have another interesting letter from
Elder Williamson for our next
Judge Wood Is absent IN Leon county at
tending district court
Miss Mamie Harrison. Of Centreville, a
neice Of Judge Wood, is visiting here,
Mr.. Albert Nance was down from Kyle
last Monday.
We were glad to meet our friend, o. p.
Daley, of Rarnes Co., on yesterday.
Mr.. @. W. Mann came in from the eoun-
try to attend the Andrews Collins Wedding
on Tuesday evening.
An infant child OF Mr.. Mcclellan, Of the
Candy Factory. fell and broke an arm
at the elbow on yesterday.
At San Antonio MT. and Mrs. Cranhll told
us they lived near neighbors to tho late MRS.
Cofiield, and esteemed her much.
10. Borden has moved his family to
the country to sojourn through the summer
and while he is away on business.
The latest improvement We have noticed
Is the neat cottage of Uncle Tommy Row
land in the upper part of town,
Since our last report Mr.. Bryan has
made many improvements ut his residence
and about his famous cave.
Mr.. F. Z. Leasou, the vel. known sheep
man OF Eagle Pass, was in our city few
days the first of the week.
There was a pleasant gathering Of young
folks at the residence Of Mr.. Rufus Ellison
on Wednesday evening last.
Mr.. Jere Horn is building three room
addition to his dwelling house. Northcraft
Il Mackin have charge of the work.
McLemore, being without an organ, has
his contributions to the Blanco
Star. Quite the proper thing.
Rev. Mr.. French preached an excellent
sermon at the Presbyterian church last
Sunday.
Miss Magic L. Hudgins, from Waco, is
ut present visiting her sister, Mrs. Albert
Nance. Kyle Times.
DR.. Daniel has put up neat panel fence
in front of his lots adjoining the old grave
yard. We believe it is the best in town.
Mr.. J. r. Porter has bought out the in
terest of his partner, Mr.. Covington, in the
saddle and harness business. See his ad-
vertisement.
Miss Mary Polk, of Staples Store, and
Miss Bird Rylander, Of Lockhart, are visit
e., Isl mr. nv Hnmnbrav'a
-Seguin Record.
Judge W. w. Martin and family left last
Saturday for San Angelo, which place they
expect to make their future home.-Blanco
Star.
We forgot last week to notice the ice
cream arbor of JEFF Travis, at his residence,
the Gullctt place. In small way it rivals
the san Antonio gardens
Prof. A. ]. Slbley, who has been teach
ing for some time at Kegley Hills, made us
a pleasant call on Monday, en- route for his
home in Bell county.
We accidentally "came across" Mr.. Dan
II. Price at San Antonio, and were indebted
to him for favors. He resides at Pearsall.
We were glad to hear of his prosperity.
Henry, son of DR.. Combs, while out
hunting q few days since, accidentally shot
himself, inficting painful wound in the
knee. The ball has not yet been found.
Mr.. Reasoner informs us that a century
plant owned by Mrs. Dixon, is opening,
and will be fully open in the course of thret
or four days. A curiosity worth seeing.
The FREE PRESS acknowledges call from
Jim Grow, John Williamson's pet. He
came in via the second story window, and
we trust, flew off well pleased with his visit
VT. Lindley, of indianapolis, is on a
lecturing tour on the subject of Temperance
in this State, and made us q call on yester
day. We learn he will speak at this place
j. Wheat Thompson, son of Hon. W. L.
Thompson, has just been appointed pos
tai route agent, to run on the Inter
national between here and Dennison.- Eek
press.
Mr.. Fielder arrived here from the wes
last Saturday on visit to his family. HI
saws the range is badly overstocked in some
places and many stockmen are anxious tt
sell at low figures.
Prof. j. E. Pritchett is having a tasteful
residence built near the Rev. Mr.. Belvin's
This is one of the most desirable portion
of the city. Mr.. j. G. Rogers is the con
tractor.
We regret to state that q. s. Marshal
Jackman is seriously ill at his home on tn
Blanco. He was taken sick while at Austil
and was removed to his home about weel
since.
The FREE PRESS received call from Mr.
j. A. Bundren last Friday. Mr.. BIS. fathe
lived for some time at the head of the river
He is now in the dairy business at Sal
Antonio.
Mrs. j. V. Hutchins has gone to Staun
ton, Va, where their daughter, Miss Matte
is at school. After commencement, mothe
and daughter, we believe, will spend tn
summer at the North.
Miss May Mooney, daughter of Mr.. VIM
Mooney one of Prairie LEAFS best citizens
is attending school at Coronal Institute
Mr. Mooney owne a mill and gin on Ri
Saa Marcos, and is progressive citizen.
John Richards, while irrigating his gar
den lately discovered where many mic
spend their time in daylight When tn
water rushed into the holes and cracks mad
by tbs dry weather, they came out in
hurry.
Mr.. ]. V. Hutchins informs us that hi
present corner building, which is soon +
give place to a new one, when new wa
thought to be a very fine affair-people cam
from considerable distance to see it,
great change in peoples ideas since this oil
house was new.
Uncle Ben Vanlandingham, the blin'
man. attempted suicide on Wednesday even
ing of last week. He is presumed to hav,
grown disheartened at the prospect befor
him. His brother took him to his home