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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-04

The above named gentleman has the
honorable distinction Of being the SUI
perintendent Of the state refornlatory,
located at this place. Boru In Tusca-
loosa, Ala, December 4. 1883, he re-
ceived his early training in the COM
mon schools OF his native state, and
later attended the Allen institute at
Baatrop. Tex.
IN the late civil war he was n menu
Der Of company ID. Terry rangers, Arnv
OF Tennessee and took part in many
engagements.
He was elected 10 the house OF the
Twentieth legislature from the SoVcn-
tieth district OFayettel, BY 2i5 votes,
and was returned to the Twenty
first Legislature BY an increased ma
jority OF 1900 votes lie served on
many important committees, and took
an active part IN questions coming
before that body. lie is Il Royal Arch
Mason. and a member OF the knights
Of Honor and Knights and Ladies' or
Honor In 1891 he was appointed by
Gov. Hogg aa superintendent OF the
state rcformatory, "a position which he
has ably filled aluce that time Too
mnch credit cannot be given Capt,
MCGUIRE for the efficient manner In
which he has conducted the instltu-
ton. lacking, as he has, so many IN
cilities for It's proper management He
Us very kindly gentleman, a stauuch
Democrat and has host OF friends
In this section.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-04

Mr.. Wells stands among the fore
most real estate firms OF the city, and
is a leading citizen and business man
He controls a great deal OF improved
and unlmproved land throughout the
county, az well as much valuable
property In this city. The Wells nd-
ditlon TO GateHviiic was recently laid
OF and surveyed and a number OF
fine lots have already been sold, on
which good residences are being
erected This rs, In fact a very fine
addition 10 the town. as It lies up high,
adjoining what Is known as College
hill. and commands splendid view
OF the surrounding country. Very fine
lots can stlll be obtained at low prices
considering the advantages. and no
safer Investment can possibly be made.
The new college building soon 10 be
erected here viii add materially 10 the
value OF this property. A fine oppor-
tunity Is Just now offered FOR profit
able Investments here. Any informa-
tion regarding this desirable property.
or city and county property I'm gen
erai, will be promptly furnished by
Mr.. Wells on writing 70 him.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-04
KING 8 ANDREWS. nnuecIsrs.

The above institution although only
established since 1890 has the reputa-
ton of being the best drug store Ia this
thriving city. The success OF this
house since It's establishment has prob
ably been more marked than any
other institution OF Gatesyille, because
II began here on a very moderate scale
They occupy fine store room on Main
street, and appear TO have very COM
plete stock Of drugs as Wen as a nice
line OF organs and musical Instruments.
Their business rs constantly growing
and no firm In the city has a better
outlook for n prosperous future than
this enterprlsing firm. The business
was first established here by Mt King.
but Mr., Andrews Joined with him in
1892 having previously been IN the
drug business In Coryell City Mr.
King was born In Harrison county.
Tex, receiving his early training IN
Weutherford, and afterwards learning
the drug business under W. H. Morrl-
sou y Co. OF Waco. Mr.. Andrews is a
native Of Illinois Both members Of
the firm are enterprlsinE and public
spirited. are well respected here, and
their business success Is fully assured.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-04

The above named gentleman is one
Of the leading real estate men OF the
city as also one of its prominent cih-
zens. He has been a resident Of Gates
vile for thirteen years having come
from South Carolina In 1851. lie now
controls extensive tracts or land, not
only throughout Coryell county, but IN
other parts OF Texas. Since the first
of January last he has sold over $685.
600 Of land IN this and adjoining coun-
ties. lie has much valuable property
for sale at very reasonable prices, both
near Gntesville and In various parts OF
this county. lie has 1900 acres of fine
land sixteen miles north OF Gainesville
recently obtained from Mr. j. NJ. PAN
cake. which he Is preparing TO cut up
into small farms TO suit purchasers.
Mr. Duilie will take pleasure IN post
ing any parties who may be seeking
profitable investments IN regard to the
soil, prices OF land. etc, Of this section.
Although a lawyer OF ability Mr.. Dunie
confines himself more especially to his
land business which has grown eN-
tenslve and requires his close ntten-
ton. He Is one Of Gatesyille's public
spirited citizens.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-04

up this institution to It's present pro-
portions IS a native of Virginia Com
ing to Texas In 1859 he lorated AZ
Gaicsvlile. ana m connection with Mr..
f. NJ. Gardiner bought out the mercan-
tile establishment OF Woodward.
Squlres & Co. OF this Plaza, then hoing
comparatively hut small store.
It WAS from such moderate beginnings
that this house. now ono Of the strong
est In Central Texas. was brought to
it's present commercial standing and
business prosperity. The firm does a
yearly business OF over 100000 and
draws trade for distance OF nfty
miles. The establishment Is very COM
plete in every department This COM
pany are the heaviest dealers also IN
cotton Ia this city. and have been OF
material benefit 10 the farmers OF this
section.
MIR. Ayres personally ! an affable
gentleman, stands high, both socially
and In business circles. and Is u liberal
giver to worthy enterprises.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-04

Press Report.
PittsburR. Pa. April S,--The march
OF the commonwenlers from sewiclSley
began this morning at 8. About twenty
weary followers left camp last night
and sought warmer quarters In tho
lookup. The men are advised TO be-
have during the next two deys. as at
tempts Will be made to lead them
astray. When Jacks Run was reached
a hnlt was ordered for lunch, after
which the column took up the march
for Allegheny.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-04
sAssE a POWELL, IMPLEMENT
HOUSE,

The above is creditable institution
of Gatesville and the largest agricul-
tural Implement house In Corycll coun-
". II was established here by Mr. H.
Sasse in 1884 and was later strength
ened by the addition OF Mr.. r. Il.
Powell now an active member or the
firm, They carry very complete
stock OF wagons and farming nipple
ments as well as a full line Of bugRies,
carriages, phaetons. surveys etc, etc.
The business OF this house ~ eome-
thing immense, getting "a trade Tor a
distance Of thirty and thlrty-ive miles.
Parties can always md exactly what
they need here, and are never robbed
in prices. Besides this good parties al
ways get very liberal terms from this
company.
The members OF this firm are wide
awake business men, and hive the
reputation OF doing their share towards
building up the interest Of Gatesvllle
and community.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-04
IATESVILLE AND C0RYELL COUNTY.
ny c. nrrr

INST now we hear OF our sister states
SQrth suffering. as they have been for
Months. all the rigors OF a typical
&Nfthcrn winter, ice-bound and snow
robnd Our people here ought to be
lfuely thankful that II has been their
fI0ppier lot to live on the warmer soil.
t|>tfer the more genial skies and amid
tNt greater iuxuries OF this sunny land
~ Texas. II Is not altogether task
urfniNed with pleasure, to point out to
oNff less fortunate neighbors some OF
fUt blessings which we here enjoy.
ADD Ii may be OF interest not only to
those beyond our borders, hut TO peo-
pie who live In other parts OF Texas
q become acquainted with the superior
dAantages OF that section OF country
who'll occupies. as near as can be iig
tired. the exact center OF this great
state. That favored spot Is Coryell
county, and Gatesyille Is its beautiful
rqunty seat. OF very few cities and
sections Of Texas can 50 much be said
|Nithout exaggeration.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-04

ting. Much credit. however must be
given 10 Mrs Bennett his aminbie wife.
VINO takes personal supervision and
sees that every comfort ~ provided
the guests. The meals set here are
first-class, and tho sleeping apartments
are neat and clean. Besides this MIR
Bennett has n fine wagon yard. Tor the
accommodation Of farmers, and gets
a good trade from this source
MI Bennett was born In Kentucky
and brought up on fnrm. his father
hcing wealthy stock ri cr. lie came
60 Texas In 1889. engaging first Ia farm
ing, but later went into tho hotel husl-
ness IN Gatesvillc, where he has run
several hotels IN this city. Mr. Bennett
and wife are blessed with n nurlher
81 well-behavci children, and together
they constitute one OF the deserving
families or Gatcsvilc.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-04

The above is one Of the wen estab-
llshed institutions OF Gatesviile and
IL IN fact one OF the strongest lumber
companies Ia Texas. This company
has about thirty lumber yards IN the
state, being represented IN ell Of the
principal cities, such as Houston. San
Antonio, Waco. Fort Worth, Dallas
and other points. The branch here
was established on tho advent OF the
Cotton Belt line, twelve years ago,
and has been Of great value In help
ing TO build up the growth and pros
perity OF coryell county. The COM
pany carry a very complete stock nf
All kinds Of lumber as wen as doors.
sash. shingles inouldings, lime. ce-
ment. etc They have excellent faclii-
ties also for storing and keeping the
stock IN ffst-class condition. They
extend liberal terms 20 purchasers
Their gentlemaniy manager here Is Mr..
Il. n. Tiilman( who recently took
charge Of the instituuon5 and IN con-
Quoting Il both 10 the satisfaction or
the public and the company he repre-
SCENTS. Mr.. Tillman Is a young man Of
good business qualifications. Is very
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-04

II YOU contemplate taking advantage
OF tho very low rate from Texas points
To California that ARE now being quoted
by the Santa Fe route do NOT wait
much longer UH ON and after April
10. 1894. California rates Will be re
stored TO rate IN effect February IS,
1894 which nre az follows:
First class, limited TO 80 days,...feO.OO
First class. limited 10 Q dnya,a... $500
Second class, limited to days.... 1900
Round trip limited 10 July 10. $3.50
Round trip. limited 20 nine months 5000
Until April H. 1894, inclusive, the
SANTA lrc win continue the sale Of frat
class tickets from all Texas points on
ita main line and Paris branch, az the
following very low ilguroF'
Single trip. limited 10 dnya,.. 900
Round trip, limited 10 90 days., $3.50
Tho Mid-wlnter fair at san t'rnncls-
co "a now In the height OF itH glory
and you can see all its beauties at
"a nominal expense.
For information regarding tickets,
time tables and sleeping car accom-
modatious. apply TO the iCnrcst Santa
Zee agent. or address
w. s. KEENAN,.
General Passenger Agent.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-04

ID would be dry reading. as well as
,kedless. to give tabulated state
Hent OF the amount per acre Of the
.trious crops raised in this county.
7ptton and corn are, OF course, the
~ pies. yet fine wheat oats. barley
nd rye are successfully grown here.
n Is not at ali uncommon 70 grow
nom three-quarters 70 bale OF cotton
lfre per acre In favorable seasons ard
Nth fair conditions, and from 20 to 60
nnshels OF corn oats will make from
v to so bushels 10 the acre. The
Masses grow luxuriantly here. and
pod hay Is produced In abundance.
nom the agricultural report before
Fferred 10 and which is considered re-
|nble. MI vegetables seem To do
Flendidiy In this section. among which
4ay be mentioned sweet and Irish
Qptatoes, onions radishes, peas, to-
Ioatoea turnins, beets. cabhages etc.
u Is excellent for fruits such as
oeaches, pears. plums and apricots,
the smaller fruits, as strawberries and
|hspberries. have not boon tried 70 any
'htent, but with care In their culti-
PATTON could probably be grown sue
hssfuily here
4 In the matter OF rainfall there IS gen
traily sufficient for maturing crops.
fhere the planting has been done IL
|ioper season.
Stock raising has usually proved 4
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-04

The above institution, organized IN
1892. "a successor TO the bank of y.
X, Saunders & Co.. which had then
been IN successful operation for about
eight years The standing OF the bank
ia ilrst-class, aud its deposits are very
creditable Mr., j, r. Saunders. preEi-
dent ana who deserves credit for plnC-
ing this bank forward among the pros
porous institutions of this section, came
from North Carolina. whore he was
brought up and principally educated
lie has, however, been resident Of
Coryell county for many years. and
las been favored by fortune since
making this his adopted home. He
is the owner OF considerable valuable
city and county property. MIR Saun-
dera stands high In the estimation Of
his fellow citizens, who houored him
In the position of treasurer or this
county for many years. In addition
TO the bank, he has fine store here,
which In doing n prosperous business
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-04

For Alternating the Anection~ Of Ills
NvIfe-Dcfcndunt Arrested,

Special Dispatch.
Guthrie. o. II. April 3.-1n the dis
trict court today c, W. Smith Sc
cured Judgment Of $4,000 against D,
c. Young FOR alternating tho affections
Of his wife Young was prominent IN
tho early history OF Guthrie; gave Mrs
Smith many valuable presents. In
Guiding house and lot, and n year
ago induced her to leave her husband
and so with him to Chicago. The hus-
band for long time, believing she
was there for medical treatment.
acnt her monthly expense money.
Young came here from Chicago TO de-
fend the suit and WAS at once arrested
an the criminal charge Of adultery.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-04
INDIANS VERSUS COWBOYS.
A DESPERATE coNFLIcr IN rlrM
INDIAN TERRITORY.
Seven Redskins and Three Cowboys
Killed and several ON Each
side Wounded : Cavalry
sent to the Scene.


Special Dispatch.
Hennessy. o. r, April Sword was
received here this morning that a dcs-
perate running night took place in the
Cheyenne and Arapahoe country be-
tween a band OF Cheyenne Indians and
fifteen cattlcmen, Two of the cattle
men were killed and three badly
wounded, and seven Indians were kill
ed and eight wounded, The trouble
orlsInated over the cuttlcmen grazing
their herds on the Indians lands. A
troop Of cavalry from Fort supply and
another from III Reno have gone to this
scene OF the conflict.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-04

Col n. G. Taylor Is a leading lawyer
Of Gainesville and "A prominent citizen
OF this place He Is IA native OF Missls-
Hippl having been born In Attnla
county Educated Mt the Linden acado-
my under the supervision Of Morgan
II. Looney Il leading educator of the
state, he afterwards studied law aud
was admitted TO the bar IN 1888 lie
located In the practice Of his profession
az Linden. following It successfully for
two years. Coming to Gainesville IN
1851 he entered ut once into active
practice, In which he has been contiu-
uously engaged since that time. IIc
has the reputation here of being a
good lawyer ana an able advocate,
ana stands deseiyedly high in the csti-
nation OF the people Of Gatesvllle. MS
Wen ms the good citizens OF Coryell
county.
Col. Taylor takes an active inherent
IN public enterprises and believes In
the future growth and prosperity of his
adopted city and county.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-04

Mr.. LOWS, an active business man OF
Gatesvllle, IS proprietor OF the leading
hardware house Of this city Born in
ohio. educated IN bis native state, he
came to Texas "a 1876 locating first
In Waco. where he worked at his trade
of timer. He afterwards opened up
business there for himself, but In 1890
came IL Gatesville. Immediately enter
ing into the hardware business buying
out. In connection with his brother,
the firm Of W. r. Barnes Mr.. Lewis
afterwards assumed entire control Of
the concern. and az present has one
N the nneat hardware siores 10 this
section. He keeps a fun line OF all
kinda Of hardware. besides queens
I.e,vis has a fine business. 20 which he
strictly attends. He is however, pub
lie spirited, donating his share literally
20 valuable enterprises.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-04

MI Bobo, although not nt present IN
business here, is yet one of Gaiesvilie's
best citizens, and no man here stands
higher for enterprise or business tact
than that gentleman. lie has been I'M
I'll recently conducting a dry goods
aud clothing establishment here for
about four years, but has just sold
out his business ana Is now making
arrangements 10 open up a furniture
house here on a large scale which will
eclipse anything Of Its kind IN Coryeil
county. MIR. Bobo deserve the credit
of having started here In business
without dollar, and by careful meth
DDS and good business tact has made a
somewhat phenomenal success az n
merchant, having In comparatively
short time accumulated a good little
sum OF money FOR rainy day, Mir.
Bobo cannot say too much for the adj
vantages offered By Gatesyllle. aud he
expects to make this his future and
permanent home.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-04

The drug store Of Jenkins & co. Is
one OF the creditHble institutions OF It's
kind in Gatesylle, and was established
here by Mr.. Y. $. Jenkins in 1873. IL
was FIRST started on very small means,
and Mr.. Jenkins deserves credit for
bringing II TO It's present prosperous
standing. In 1885 his partner, Mr. A.
-. Honeycut Joined with him, and
they now have one OF the hest houses
Of lis kind IN Gainesville. Mr. jenkins
has also an interest In the abstract
business OF Chrismun & Jenkins. with
complete abstracts OF the county. lie
is native OF Alabama. came 20 Texas
IA 1868, and attended the Baylor uni
yersity OF Waco, from which institu-
ton he graduated IN the class OF 1871.
Mr.. Honeycut ~ n native son. having
been born in Ghtesviile IN 1865. He
gained hisa education largely IN the
practical AFFAIRS OF business life. In
which. although a young man, he has
for some time been successfully en-
gagged Mr. Honeycut is soeiable
gentleman, friendly 10 visitors and is
wen liked by his fellow-eitlSens.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-04

Special Dispatch.
Gatesville, TEX. April s.--H. 7. Hale.
chairman of the county Democratic ex-
ecutiye committee, has issued call
for the members OF his committee to
convene Mt Gatesville on April "a for
the purpose OF fixing the time OF hold
ing the primary elections for the nom
inatlon OF county officers.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-04

Press Report.
Poria Fayal, Azores Island. April s.
The disabled steamer Ems win be
taken TO Ponta Del Gada today. The
passengers will probably be taken or
on the Columbia. which left Gibraltar
yesterday and will arrive at Ponta
Del oada tomorrow afternoon. The
steerage passengers win await the
Kaiser Wilhelm
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-04

1t would be needless to speak at
length of the climate Of this section.
II IS enough to say that no healthier
place can be found in the South The
air is brucing and iuvigorating and the
water Is pure aud wholesome.
In giving this description of Coryell
county the writer has attempted TO
make It faithful. dealing only in facts
and avoiding any approach to eNag-
gcration. 1t is sometimes pleasure
to be able TO tell those less fortunately
situated by nature whore the struggle
In life VIII not be so unequal and where
on small means they will be able to
soon surround themselves with the
comforts Of a happy home. Such OPP
portunitics are offered IN Coryell
county. with rich soil. pure water.
good timber fine streams cheap land
and with the further advantages Of
good schools and churches. supported
by an Intelligent and law-abiding peo-
pie, certainly CoryNl county. in the
very heart OF the great state of Texas.
offers stun 10 the settler and home
seeker many rich opportunities for the
investment Of his capital and the EN-
ployment Of his energies.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-04

hpecINI DIHpNI'H'
Paris. Tex. April s,-Tho two even-
ing papers here the Advocate and Dis
patch. were merged into one today.
The paper Is TO be known as the
Advocate and Dispatch. Mai p. Jack
son OF the Dispatch rs managing edi-
tor. ana A. w. Neviil OF the Advocate
city editor.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-04


Mr. Pancake IL undoubtedly tho
wealthcst farmer and stock raiser IN
this section. and Is recognized as one
OF the leading and cnterprising men
OF this county. He was born in HAM
iton county, Texas and IL Iva every
sense a self-nadc man, having had
the advantage Of only limited
schooling. and gaining his education
largely IN the rough aud practical
fields OF "a business life His father
was a wealthy stock raisor, whose
business MIR. Pancake supcrintcnded
for number OF years. Since his
fathers death. ak years ago, he has
been successfully conducting the az
fairs OF the estate. or which he Is adj
ministration. Mir, Pancake owns some
5000 acres OF very fine lands sixteen
miles north of Gatesville. OF Witch
mention has already been made. He
10 a very pleasant gentleman person.
ally, IS enterprisinS and public spirit
ed. taking an active part IN any move
looking TO the best interests Of Gates
willie and Coryoll county.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-04

Press Report.
Rochea,er. n. y. April s.--rhe six
story building Of Tiehnor a Jacob
burned This morning. LOSS $4,000 on
building: loss on stock s275,ooo.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-04

Press Report.
Sokono. md. April z.--Mrs Schmidt
has been convicted OF killing Oscar
Walton.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-04

The firm Of Messer sangulnet &
Measer reports that there will be a
good deal OF building in Fort Worth
this spring, both OF commercial apd
residence character.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-04

The above hotel. which has been OF
great convenience to The farmers m
this section. Ia entitled 10 mention II
Is conducted by Mr., II. ID, Bennett, o
very kindly man. and who deserves the
growing patronage. which he y got
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-04

Unimproved land may be obtained
here at from s. to si2 per acre and inn
proved from SO to $50, owing. OF course.
largely to the improvements. Taking
section, MS well as the many other adj
vantages which Coryeil county offers.
these prices are certainly low The
fact Is that this county is making
rapid strides in development, and un-
less parties should take advantage now
OF these low prices. land here will soon
reach value where the profitable in
vestments now offered can not be had
Now is the golden opportunity. Many.
Indeed. are taking advantage of this,
and there VIII be this spring something
like 10000 acres of new land broken up
and brought into cultivation. In adj
dition to cheap land, taxation Is very
low. the county tax hcing only 40
cents ON the 800 valuation, with q
cents OF state tax.