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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1888-07-19

A LOST KITTEN "A shiny haired
little girl came to our house one
early spring morning with basket
in her hand. There was a sweet
look in her face as she asked, "Do
you want a Kitten?" We didn't
want a kitten, we were in that cha
otto state of house cleaning that
sets a woman's temper on edge, and
a kitten would inGame the chaos of
disorder by every prank a kitten is
capable of, and we said, "No,"
But that little girl is possessed of
that quality of mind known and
expressed by the comprehensive
word, generalshIp. She made no
reply and no move toward the door,
she smiled demurely and opening
the basket, held 1t toward us, and
there, in a tiny soft ball, was rolled
"a little white kitten with three
round spots of Jet upon its side
We DID want kitten, and cuddled
the pretty creature against our
cheek as we thanked that little
maiden with our most benignant
smile for bringing it to us. That
kitten has been the pest and the in
splration of the household ever
since. There is not nook in the
entire establishment that is not as
familiar to ii as its own particular
rug, every day has developed new
and surprising capabilities of cat
nature, from the hiss and spit and
sputter, that bluffs the ugliest dog
away from the house, to its light
ming ascent Of the Captains ivory
form. in the bath room one night.
that left innumerable testimonials
of gore, as a Renaissance of its
feet.
Bat now that kitten is lost-it
caught sentimental tendency from
some members of our family, and
took to following them in the long
dewy walks, and has disappeared al
together. II any person knows of
its whereabouts, and will kindly no.
tify us, We will greatfully accept
the favor. l
by recent act Of the Brazil
liam government, one million slaves
have been SET free, without blood
shed. In this respect that nation
has acted superior to our own, they
gave up crime and aourse without
resistance; and In another respect
they are superior to us as a nation;
in Brazil there is no DIsCRIMINA-
TON AGAINST COLOR, the Prime
minister himself being mulatto.
Every career is open to them, with
out obstacle or hindrance from the
white people. VIII that day ever
dawn for the black race on the
American continent? Never, until
time has swept his glittering sickle
over the pallied corpse of the last
adherant OF treason, secession, State
Rights, and that other one word.
THAT, in this era, comprises all
other traiterous elements-Democ-
racy. 1
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1888-07-19

THE REPORTER & FARMER
OFFICIAL PAPER
OF DAY COUNTY.
SUBSCRIPTION
82-0O PER YEAR
lob Work In all its Branches.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1888-07-19
Card of Thanks.

To the many friends, who so
kindly and socially took possession
of our rooms Tuesday evening, we
return many sincere thanks, ac-
knwledging and reciprocating the
kindly feelings shown in the lam
guage of ACTS which speak louder
than words. The memory of such
deeds will be long cherished, and
our wish is, that the Giver of all
good may abundantly bless and
safely keep YOU all
Mrs. G. A. SPRoUL.
o. HI, SPRoUL,
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1888-07-19
CHALLENGE,

SII NIL,
| will run Drowsy
Tom against the horse known as the
Ringer horse, August 11th, at Web
ster, for TWO HUNDRED DOL
LARS. Forfeit money ONE HUN
DRIED DOLLARS, now on depos-
it with W. W. Seyery, where par
ticulars as to contract, &C., may be
seen. g. G. HART.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1888-07-19
Attention Farmers.

Cali on A. J. Wolfe and subscribe
for stock in the Farmers Exchange.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1888-07-19

A THE OF MANY FRIENDS
IA thereby announce myself candidate for
Register OF Deeds of Day County, subject to the
action OF the Republican County Convention
for the nomination of county officers.
@. s. MAYNARD.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-19
Our Special Clubbing and Premium
Lists.

We sum up together some Of our bes
propositions, all of which are only applica
BILE TO new subscribers, or such old ones n
pay up back dues and in advance for an
other year.
|. We club the Weekly Fort Worth Ga.
zette and the FREE Press both at $3.50.
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FREE Press.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-19
MartiDdale.
OCCASIONAL.

As we look ont of our window, on sitting
down to write, we see earth wrapped in her
becoming mantle of snow. Stern winter
reigns supreme, for school-house. stores
and streets are deserted Our norther came
at its appointed time, on Saturday evening,
and prolonged its visit, as usual, through
Sunday. Many old settlers declare om last
Sabbath to have been the coolest Texas has
known.
Our leap year party passed off very pleas
antly after much anxiety on the part of the
gentlemen, and a grent deal of Whispering.
maneuvering and writing on the part
of the young Indies. At 8 o'clock all were
assembled in Mrs. Petty's hospitable par
lor. The young ladies seemed to he willing
to take advantage of the evenings priv.
leges, for many an unconscious blush illum-
mated the faces of the fair young men ms
size told him of her devotion After awhile
refreshments were passed, and all went
merry as q marriage bell. Precisely at IL
o'clock the laughing company separated,
each one only regretting that every year did
not bring with it a leap year party.
The matrimonial fever has not quite
cooled; on the evening of Thursday last
Miss Annie Norris and Mr.. Jas, Crook were
made one. May their barque glide smooth
" aud safely over sunny waters 10 the gold
en- shore.
We regret to notice the death of the in
FAINT sou of Mr. Perien Williamson of Pleas
ant ridge, OIL Sunday the 14th inst. An
other treasure laid up in heaven to guide
the steps of those who love it thither.
Mrs. Sallie Roberts, after a visit of two
weeks, has returned to her home at River
side.
Mr. Jno. Hargiss, from Concho, is here
visiting relatives and friends,
We notice MIR. Lambkn ON our streets
this week.
Mr.. Bruce Martindale after q short illness
is again our streets.
With many wishes for the prosperity of
your excellent paper we remain the
Jan. &c. Two MARYs
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-19
Kyle Notes.
Jan. lG.

Moro snow, more fun. The girls and
boys, on other days young ladies and gen.
tlemen, have been sleigh riding, sled riding
and snow balling since the snow came, also
skating on Capt. Kyle's tank.
Messrs. wisenant and Marquis have moved
their drug store into their new stone build.
ing. Mr. Ford will move his saloon into
the old drug store and his Old stand will be
used for a skating rink.
The fremen are to hayea ball and supper
on next Friday eve.
The leap year party at Mrs. More's on
last Friday eve was a grand success, the
young ladies forgot to propose going home
until about O'Clock. Perhaps other propo-
sitions they did not forget
Miss Nellie Roach accompanied by Miss
Blanch Barber made Kyle a visi, from Fri
day until Sunday.
Misses Alta and Lutte Jones, from near
Austin. are visiting at the Commercial.
Miss Julia Echols has gone to Austin on
a visit to her aunt, Mrs. CApron.
Mossrs- Bell and Milan. from Austin.
spent Saturday and Sunday At the hotel.
We generally have music in the air when
they cone.
Mr J. Is. Smith left for bis home on Fri
day lat, be expects 10 retam in about tour
monihs
no preaching bsre yesterday.
Jan. l6. 1855. ANTCUz.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-19
Announcement---NeW Firm.

Having bought the entire stock Of Green
4 Co. Of this place, consisting of Dry
Good, Notions. Boots, Shoes, hats and
Clothlng. and in connection with same We
VII open a grocery department and con
time business At Green & Cos Old stand
next to First National Bank. San Marcos,
Texas.
We solicit the patronage 50 literally ex-
tended 10 our predecessors anda confluence
% fhs patronage Of our KYLE friends AID
vicinity We vii be glad to o01tin1e 10
ndrznce supplies and extend fsvors - here
fofore advanced and eIte8ded to TIE friends
q our predecessor and also 10 the friends
q he firm q A. s. Denny & Bro Of Kyle.
Teras, and sppresials al favars - extended
10 q. and snriOus 20 have you deal With q
during the ensuing year
VII contirue 20 keep IN our employ
reisr J. G. Smith ard Joe King 30 uIll Re
anrious 70 see their Oh fr5eadS Nr p. J.
q enlih wishes especially 70 SO La Ger
- fris1ds a. the nrr hrun-
DrrxE BRss 4 ASnErVs.
SEQ Narc1s. rerAs-
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-19
My Own Shall Come.
JOHN BURROUGHS,

Serene hold my hands and wait,
Nor care for wind, nor tide, nor sea-
rave no more 'gainst time nor fate,
For 10. my own shall come to mo.
| stay my haste, make delays,
For what avails this eager pace?
| stand amid the eternal ways,
And what Is mine shall know my face.
Asleep, awake, by night or day,
The friends seek are seeking mo;
Nor wind can drive my bark astray,
Nor change the tide of destiny.
What matter il stand alone?
wait with JOY the coming years.
My heart shall reap where it has sown,
And gather up its fruit and tears.
The waters know their own and draw
The brook that springs on yonder height
So flows the good with equal law
Unto the soul of pure delight.
The flower nodding in the wind
Is ready plighted to the bee;
And maiden, why that look unkind?
For lo thy lover seeketh thee.
The stars come nightly to the sky,
The tidal wave unto the sea;
Nor time, nor space, nor deep, nor high,
Can keep my own away from me.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-19

We invite special attention to the an
nouncement of Denny Bros. and Andrews,
successors to Green IL Co., in the dry goods
business, to which they have added gro
cory department, There are, as ny we
learn, three of the Denny brothers. They
have beer settled at Kyle during the last
four years, and have been among the fore
most business houses of that place. They
have just completed large rock store house
there, but desiring to enlarge their business
they have leased their new building and
have rented Green's Corner" in this city,
one of the very best business locations in
this place. We are glad to welcome these
worthy and enterprising young gentlemen
to our city, and confidently anticipate for
them successful mercantile career.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-19
INclihart.

The boom ut Lockhart begins at last
Several new houses aro being built, old one'
are shining mp, lots are changing hands
the Alliance has erected the new store hard
by the depot, the street cars are now GER
tainty, the floats, hacks and big omnibus
indicate business activity that is really a
novelty in the heretofore slow-going old
town, that some one said twas finished
years ago"
|, But town with its natural advantages
must continue to grow. Surrounded as il
is by the very best farming lands in this
country, having good health and inexhaust-
able wood aud wdter supply il must grow.
With corps of old merchants who have
grown rich at their leisure, and an influx of
new ones TO sting them into activity. and a
stream of emigration that will turn the
prairie into an agricultural garden, 1t must
grow. With good schools seven churches,
good diaries and fine water facilities, fire
company and base ball club, and present
and prospective railroad conveniences it
must boom and boom
On the streets of Lockhart you can SEQ
prancing steeds of the finest blood, scrubby
ponies of the most contemplate proportions
the historic mule and the unpretentious
donkey. On the sidewalk you pass live
South rner smoothe up with business and
smiling alike at success or failure Here
you meet with the smart live Yankee, wide
awake and always pushing. There goes u
German who will get the bulk of the trade
of his countrymen and hold his hand with
either the Southerner or the Yankee. Yon-
der is jew, who is ''cussed" by all hands
and is always on the move but he gets
fair division of trade sall the same. The
negros are trying to get supplies for an
other y ear, and the Mexican sits and smokes
Just az though he did not care if he never
was able to get up again. With all of this
and more too, Lookhart is booming.
And the strangers too, nre comirg,
And the boys the sire cts are cumming,
And the pretty girls are humming,
Aud the travelling merchants drumming,
And the doctors and the lawyers,
And the workers and employers,
And the lumber business looming,
And the town is Just booming,
And wife said "Where Is the boom?"
And said: "If you please madam, haven't
seen the broom"
OCCASIONAL.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-19
HOW TO DO 1T.
Words of Wisdom on the Subject Of Ad-
vertising.
Sullivan Und.) Democrat.

Immediately after the Christmas Holidays
there is something Of lull in business, but
it does not entirely stop by any means, and
is always worth looking after. The wide
awake business man will then plant his ad-
vertisements where they viii secure trade
when it comes. During The holiday seasons
customers go ont on a tour Of inspection on
their own responsibility, to see for them
selves. When the holidays are over the
smart dealer goes after the cnstom through
the columns Of a good local newspaper,
which carries his appeal to the buyer at his
winter firesides. When others cease adyer-
Using his invitation in the columns Of the
paper attracts more attention as il stands al
most alone. He understands ihat uhsn
there are fewer to compete for the smaller
volume Of trade It Is his opportunity, ard
he does most Of his advertising when The
newspapeT columns are not crowded and
when be can offer extra iniucements 10 pur-
cb1sers.
To advertise in dull times Is much Ike
putting Sod IN The groand IN the fan. Il
VII produce frat IN ins tine. Nov j. the
time for practical and profitable advertising.
and thoss Who uutersfand q wil have tts
Issst goods 10 carry Over and The largsst
profits 70 divide
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-19
Notice Of Dissolution.

The partnership heretofore existing be-
tween the undersigned, under the frm name
of Green & Co., was dissolved by mutual
consent on Jan l, 1883. Ell. j. L. Green
assumes all the liabilities of the firm and all
notes and accounts due the firm will be
paid to him. ED. ]. GREEN.
CuAs. A. ANDREWS.
Having sold my interest in the dry goods
business Of the late firm of Green Il Co., to
Messrs. AS. Denny& Bro, of Kyle, 1 bespeak
for them the same liberal patronage that has
been extended to me by the people of Hays
and adjoining counties. Thanking my
friends and patrons for what they have done
for me. and wishing them all happy and
and prosperous new year.
Respectfully,
Ed. J. L. GREKs.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-19
Another Wonderful Clubbing Offer.

We are authorized to offer the Rand Nc.
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tanning large scale maps OF every country
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eral information, with the FREE PRESS both
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below. Sample copy of the Atlas may be
seen ut this office.
The above extraordinary offer, of course,
applies only to new subscribers, or to old
one paying up past dues and another year
in advance.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-19

Bad Condition of the San Marcos and
BIancO ROad...Our Commissioners
Court Strongly Arraigned by the
the BlancO News.
! We invite the especial attention
of our readers to the following article
in recent issue of the Blanco News.
1t deals with a subject of almost vi
tai Importance to our town. While
Kyle is continually urging the i'm
provement of her road to Blanco, San
Marcos, it would appear, is serenely
Indifferent to her connections with
Blanco town and county.
We will only add as regards
the Arrangement of orr commission
ers court below. that we are scarcely
prepared to believe that it could
be SO grossly derelict to the interests
of San Marcos. We await further
developments. But one thing is
certain, our city should not sit still
and allow herself to be deprived Of
| the benefits of the large expenditure
hitherto made by our people for the
the improvement of the road to
Blanco.
The followingls the editorial from
the News.
We are informed by some OF our
freigbters that the wagon road from
Purgatory Springs to San Marcos is
in pretty bad condition. 1t seems
that the commissioners court of Hays
county has changed that portion OF
the road, for tho convenience, we pre-
sumo, of some one who desired to
fence, and that since the change was
made and the fencing done, the road
runs through a long lane and has
never been worked, and is also longer
than before the change.
We doubt if this is strictly in
accordance with The law. And il we
are rightly informed AS to the condi-
ton of the road, it is certainly not
treating the citizens of San Marcos
with much consideration. We know
that few years ago these citizens
expended some one or two Thousand
dollars on this piece of road in order
to make it good freighting road.
This was done in order to mako San
Marcos shipping point for Blanco
and the surrounding country Now
the commissioners court in their wis
dom see fit to do away with the road,
in other words to deprive their town
and county of the benefit of the mon
ey expended heretofore on the rond,
1T is true. the shipping over the road
for the past year has been light, but
that is on account of the drouth and
extreme hard times We have done
very little shipping to any point.
San Marcos is the most convenient
point for us, everything taken into
consideration, but if the road is to
remain in condition that makes it
dangerous for wagons to travel over
if loaded, San Marcos will most GER
tainly lose the patronage it would
otherwise get from Blanco. Will
San Marcos allow the trade of the
mountains to seek another point =?
What is the matter with the Hays
county commissioners court? Let
us hear from the FREE Press and
Timna
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-19
ss.mrr out ca We'll.

A big gas vel 20 Paramount, Ind,
caught fi1e. and al Efforts 20 eztinCuish
Tire seventy Eve foot fame were in vain
Until three boys succeeded They placed
q section q stove PIPE over TIE wei, and
then sudieniy bent q over, direrting the
fow q czs ard cutting OF the fame,
vh'ch vas specify s-nothered- -D0stOn
Tt-rFa-rf
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-19

Mrs Gen. r. X r. Cotlh. q Atlanta,
Ca. has tbs-5T1 Ffrlal draft a tie Co1fed-
crate cousfifutia- a. o. came from the
r1r1-- tfee uto dr1ftei a. ID u sid tlEsf
P1ot1zrzT.1er -ar1-ly, q New Tork city.
wis TIE corlEt1tufio1 81 f-atv nfcTfe,1
81 he Colis1e-aie e14gruss--NsE Nozl
IN
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-19

The citizens q san Marcos and surround
ing country are invited 20 cal snd make TIE
acquaiu.zncs % tie St Lsc1lrl Hotel
Wien ibsy have b8s5uess u san Auioulo-
No Ehers IL Teras ca1 Esca- aoco-lmorla-
tion. better fare, o. more h1las eolnto-t -
foun5. for $40 and 500 pr dsy- We
have tired = srl ndsiss othsrs 70 Do DE
FsUs.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-19

An alarm of fire occurred yesterday morn
ing from the residence of Mrs. Shame, on
San Antonio street, The fire was caused by
defective fue The fire boys were prompt
ly on hand, but the fire was extinguished
before their arrival
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-19
~ Bass,
Druggists.

The B1srl q Directors e TIE FzrDsrs'
AIiia1oe Agr.r7ltzral AID Live stock Ezhi-
bii-oa o. Hays Co. uiI Ia-st IN Kgls Pei
Isl Alloac ofber tastes tbey vi lea
ds-iis o.. i8s l,-l-ion q ~ sEh55iiioz-
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-19

The observant reader will have noticed
that the FREE PRESS was the only one of our
county papers which published the full Off
cial proceedings of the Hays County Farm
ers' Alliance last week-to the extent of a
column more than the rest.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-19

The Star indicator, ever alive to the in
terest of its people, calls attention to the
condition of the road between Blanco aud
Kyle and urges the Kyleites to keep it in
better condition if they want the Blanco
trade. Meantime what is San Marcos do
ing to that end?
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-19

San Angelo has town clock, and now
everybody sets their watches by uniform
time That is great blessing. 1t was 6
great mistake not to provide for one on oul
new court house. AS it is there is no stand
ard of time nearer than the railroad depot
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-19

Worsted plaids and fiannels for ladies'
misses and children at low prices to close
onf p. Il. TALBOT.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-19

We forgot to mention in our last that
thunder was distinctly heard and lightning
seen on Wednesday night of last week.
Something quite unusual for January.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-19
Town Lots Tor sale.

Three of the choicest II San Marcos. con-
veuiently located; sol very nch- VII be
sold separately or altozethe-. Price reas-
so-ab.e. Inquire at FEEE PEEss oiice.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-19

The FREE PRESS is the only one of on
county papers which gives full official re
ports of the transfers of real estate
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-19

Fresh Garden Seeds for
sale at J. A. Beall's Drug
Store in bulk, from one
ounce to a pound, not the
unreliable that are sold on
Commission.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-19

Remember that we have q fine line of
ginghams and corded battiste at ~ and IL
carts DALEY 4 Bro.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-19
Wanted.

n load of sugar cane hay
or corn fodder. apply at
Free Press office.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-19
Noace

NJ TiTb1l q TIE Thsoiocietl sshoal -
Az.tin has a. frTciutusszi - Trs.ch IN TIE
Prssbyte-5z1 Cbzrtb Bsrf Ssbhsfh 81 u
o'eioak q m
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-19
For Sale.

Near San Marcos, 80 acres of lnnd, about
10 in grass and balance III cultivation. En-
uuire at this office.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-19

Fresh Garden Seeds for
sale at ]. A. Beall's Drug
Store in bulk, from one
ounce to a pound, not the
unreliable that are sold on
Commission.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-19
Stock PaSturage.

I can take stock to pasture on my ranch
in Guadalupe county. Finest mesquite
grass and plenty of water, Special rates
given on large herds for the winter. Apply
'tos r. L. RAGSDALE.
San Marcos. Nov. 3-3m.