Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-11-24
rnn MENARpvILLE COUNTRY.
A Region of iicauty nnd Fertility
The Gakette visits Fnscinat-
ing Associations.

Gazette tourist mas fcdcutu TINS piN"'-
ant and beautiful "shire town" of
Mcnard county after pleasant drive
from Brownwood, amidst the clustering
live oak shades, through the rich green
pastures and by the crystal waters VI
Brown. Coleman aud Coneho counties.
On the limo Of travel to this point a
region OF rare beauty and grand fertil-
ity attracts attention. Woodland, hill
and dale, clad In all the beauty OF rus
tic wiidness, with the dnsh,ng waters
OF the Colorado and the bright silver
waters OF the Concho and San Saba,
present picture rare and m for the
Inspiration OF the poets song OF artists
pencil. Who can paint the future OF
this glorious land? The country around
Mcnardville. through the process OF IT.
ngauon, ~ a land OF rare fertility and
future promise. Tho names OF william
Upton. H. W Mann. W. l.. Hail. j J.
Hemphlii. Jno. l.. Primley, r.. II. Wal
Ter. =. IL. HOckenamith, Gus Noyeg
and j. w. Mears are given as guides"
to all who may desire information in
regard 90 the value OF the country,
lie farms OF these gentlemen are
beautiful muster pieces OF creation"
wrought under thc power OF the irri-
eating waters OF the beautiful San
Saba river
Tho climate OF this region IL grand
IN health, the people are intelligent
and law abiding, good schools arr
feature and all religious denominations
are represented.
MenardvIIic.
This beautiful and prosperous little
town Of Menard county is guarded on
the west by n noble chain OF beautI-
ful hills, and with ita borders laved on
tho east by the silver waters OF tho
san Saba. rests upon one of the most
beautiful valleys Of Southwest Texas.
The town has great possibilities ia
the future, when the whistle OF the
locomotive awakcns the echoes Of her
hills and dales. a good school ptves
attraction to the town, whilst q beau
tiul church edllice presents an altar
Tor the pcuitentlal deyotlons OF tho
people The village holds a lucrative
trade ana the business circles are ami
mated by mon Of integrity and enter
prise, Here are a few "pcncll pictures"
Of men who are truly representative
OF the growing interests OF town and
country Their energy aud lntclligoncn
have already done much for tho pro
greasiyc Of this chosen land, ana in
the future VIII lead town and country
onward to victory.
NiilAWiu UCNius.
This gentleman Is very shy. when
under the eye OF Newspaper man.
The Gnzpttc Is under many, many OH
legations TO Mr. Bovlna for kind words
and encouragement Truly. he is
man OF wide awake, Representative
Character.
nr. e. G, Patton.
This gentleman IL natlvo OF Mon.
tann, born In 1857. lie has been a
citizen OF Texas since 1865, and has been
q resident Of Menard county since 1850.
Dr. Patton graduated at tho New
Orleans school OF medicine. March. 1854.
During the ciyll war, he was attached
10 General Mouton's I.ouslaua brigade.
ana served with DISTINGUISHED fidelity
from the spring Of 1862 tin the close
OF INC war as one Of the most suo-
ceaaful medical utlicers OF the Confedcr-
ate army, Dr. Patton may most truly
be regarded us pioneer leader OF an
enterprises FOR tho unbuil1lng and dc.
Nelupment OF this most lovely nnd
fertile section Of the Lone Star state
Ills accomplished character. az "a
physician and surgeon has won for him
in thla part II large and successful
piNclcr' as a citizen, he Is admired
ana trusted Tor his many noble traits of
manly character. as a friend ana com.
pauion, he holds warm place in
hundreds OF hearts. The drug estah.
llshincut OF DR., Patton Is noted as ono
OF the popular links In chnln OF Menard-
WHO business lntcrgsta lila stock 81
rcplcte With q nice and complete ns-
Hortmont OF fresh, pure lrugH. notions.
stuuunory, etc, As business man,
hr Patton lN generous ana successful.
| Ia a word. Il may be- said that IN G. q.
/ Patton ~ mun qualified to discharge
! faithfully and rihcleuty The highest
| trusts OF ne
judge j.. II. scruERs.
This most cstlmable Menord citizen
Is "a native OF Mississippi hut has boon
a cltiscn OF Texas for the past nflocn
| years, For fourteen years he has given
| HE aud energy To- the development Of
I Monntd county. Ills merits as a man
! have been recognized ny tho people hy
[ his election AT various periods to the
Z Responsible position OF Justice OF The
I peace, county treasurer. and county
/ Judge, lie IA now flllnR hlG third term
[ as Judge OF ;ho county Judge scmgqs
/ ~ dlstiugulshod for many traits OF char
! uotcr that makes q man useful to his
I town and country, lie n trusted ana
1 honored by large circle OF frouds.
[ IL "a pleapnnt to meet mon like Judge
I j. n, ScrugE1 Tho judge W the valued
1 Monardvillc Gazette correspondent
White y ballard.
], A, White and w. 4. Ballard are
tho members OF this enterprlsing gem
eral merchandise store Of Monardviilc
Mr. White ls a native seotchman, vet Is
thoroughly Identified with the growth
aud development Of Texas as an adop.
ted American citizen. Mi Ballard Is
Q native Of Tennessee but has been in