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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-14

The city Of Wuxahachie rs wen rep
resented in nearly every kind of husl-
moss, II has fifteen grocery stores.
seven dry goods and clothing estab-
hshmonts, one exclusive clothing house.
throe hardware stores four drug stores.
three national banks, four implement
houses, two general mercantile cstab-
li7hmeuts, two racket stores, two shoe
stores, two furniture houses. three Nv
cry stables, three hotels and u large
number OF smaller institutions, such aa
plherlea., restaurants, otc.
II has also an ice factory, n door and
screen fhctory a planning mill, a ma
Nhlhe hhup ana steam laundry It
should he mentioned here that there ~
an opening here for another steam
lhundiy properly conducted, as the
present ono does not seem TO have
adequate facilities for doing sne work
IL Rleo boasts OF n good cotton
compress, u line oil mill. three
gins and two bottllng works. There
are hvo weekly newspapers here and
one daily. The editor of the Mirror
extended to the writer while stopping
IN WnNahachie friendly courtosies.
which he takes occusion here to nc
knowledge
The city has several very crcditable
hotels, among which may be men
toned the Carrlck hotel. 81 day
house, and the Southern. n 81 a day
house. well conducted by MIR. w. i.
watt,
Wuxahuchic has also one flour mill.
but there Is really n fine opening here
for II good min properly conducted
by one who would deal fairly with the
people and become In business way
identified with their interests. The
present one Is situated outside OF tho
corporate limits ana for some reason
the people OF the city DO not give It Il
profitable support The proprietor I'm
fact. thinks Of going soon TO Dallas,
and lust now WaNahaohie offers q
splendid opening to good man who
thoroughly understands the business
and would bring himself into sympa-
thy with the people.
Perhaps fuller monitor should be
mnde OF the cotton seed oil mill above
referred TO, II has been OF great ben
eht To waNahachie and Ellis county
since It's establishment In 1891. II was
inuagurntod under n Joint stock COM
pany which consisted In the FIRST place
OF about forty members. Mr. James
s. Davis was elected MS Its first pres
idont. with c. w, Gibson president.
Mr., James $. Davis was one OF It's
leading promoters. He Is also one
of WaNahachie'a first citizens, and "a
helping 10 push forward her inter
cata. giving liberal aid to any move
which may benefit either wnxahnchlc
or Ellls county, In addition TO his
ntocl In the mill MIR. Davis owns q
good residence In the city and several
nne farms In tho country. But rc-
turning from this depression to fur
thcr consideration of WaNahachie'a
enterprises, reference should be made
to her fine electric light system. This
n u flne plant and has been In opera
tlon for some time The streets OF
Wnxnhachla arc at NIGHT brilliantly,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-14

There are six railroads trnvcrslng
this county, with total milage Of 113
milea. The Fort Worth and New Or
leans enters the county in the north
western part. tho Houston and Texaa
central runs north and south through
the eastern portion. the Gulf Colorado
and Santa l'e passes across the north
western part and the Texas Central
forms Junction with tho Houston and
Texas Central at Garrett The Central
TeNaa and Northwestern railroad and
the Dallas and Waco division or the
Missouri. Kansas and Texas pass
through IT'S borders, giving this county
uncqualled facilities for the tranaporta-
tion OF lts products 10 the markets OF
the world. The combined assessed val.
uation Of these roads In the county is
about 81 900, 600.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-14

VARYING sllrhtly from tho timo.vorn
II not time-hnlurod. custom OF re-
ferrinE 10 place ne perfect par
haiae- In the matter OF climate and
getting cool and invigoratinE aen
hreeges n thousand miles from water
Y viii have Ia hc said OF this pnrticu.
luf section that In summer time II ne
tually gcts warm. The cool. rcfrcah-
ing hreoseH which might do injury 10
Ne Tender, growing corn, are not here.
feoplc actually sweat during tho hot
test summer DAYS, and may sometimes
even swear, yet they are not expecting
cold wave miNed with eea Wind 10
come along and Interfere with the prl-
Nato business OF n hot day. This se-
fiQun departure on the part of nnturN
exists only In tho minds OF some writer's
whore imaginauons feed on tanks OF
cold wind. Yet lest m unreyorAblc.
Ns Wen AZ wrong, impression, might
be formed ot this climate, as COM
pared with that Of other Nectlona. tho
facts had better he stated. Tho tenn
rernturc here during the winter &C.
cnsionnlly falls below the freezing rolnt
hut such an occurrence IA rare, In
the summer months II will commune
fnvorahly with portions OF the north
crn utatca, not being az Oppressive
even as such states as Ohio and Pens
sylvanla. To do II Justice. Il doubt
lens rets better hrcege during tho
particularly true OF tho nighta here,
generally being cool and refreshing.
Tho temperature here In summer very
aeldom. but sometimes. renchea over
20 degrees, and In an exceptional cpee,
ns IN the North also, Il may rise to
100. Yet oil things considered this IL
a very good climate, In which ono can
generally be thoroughly comfortable,
and In the matter Of healthfulncss Il
ranks high.
Mention has bopn made OF the most
important OF this county's resources.
IL has covered here sprvicc. her rich
SOIL good climate. beautiful streams.
splendid productions, her chuiches, her
sehoolhouees and towns In conclu-
sion II can only be anid that those
Who may be seeking TO better their
conditon. 10 locate whore nature IN
vora' with ccrtaii,ty the EFFORTS OF indus
try, VIII Mad pvrhnps. no plnce offer-
Ing creator advantaros than this. the
best county or TeNaa. Parties NJ n
distance. Desiring further particulars
regarding lands. prices, titles, rtc., win
be nufe 20 srt reliable information
from the following ilrms The Toxnn
Real Estate nureau. conducted by y.
y. and W. p. Fcair, PAYS special at
tention 10 real estate business Tn,
Nxas Mortgage Banking company. IN
well as the enterprlsing arm OF Wyatt
\ Todd. have complete ahstrnct books
OF the county, and will freely furnish
parnsn making inquiries al nforma-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-14

father for many years and was
thoyo,ghlv cunversant with the atialtss
nf ne Office In 1892. he was elecseu
10 this position by the handsome ma ma
ioritv ~ 1000 votes. Mr.. Hawkins was
MARRIED 1873. TO Miss Meta l.. Carson;
n Young lady OF refinement VINO W.
near Ennis, this county. They nav
four obedient children and toge'D ,,-
they constitute one OF the wen
ci,eion n can be said that while MT.
HAWKINS has occupied his position bu.
a short period. receiving little OF iss
emoiuments, yet he gains the repuIn,
tion here OF having. so far, faltnIu,li,s y,
served the public. He Is a candld .ne
for reelection and is popular with inc
people.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-14

In the center OF tho fine public
square. shaded with ornamental trees.
structure costing about $4,000 Al
though not large. II is light. wen fur
nished for the convenience and COM
fort OF tho officers IN their respective
rooms, and viii probably not be
changed OF displaced Tor many years
TO come. The jail is naother public
building very substantial IN charac-
ter composed OF brick and costing tue
Handsome sum OF $4,000 II Is pro-
vidod with rotary cells. and the front
part is conveniently arranged In it's
construction for residence. Il Is now
handsomely furnished and occupied by
the present sheriff. Mr. Meredith. and
his family.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-14
LISCOUNI1Y And IT'S CAPITAL


In it's desirabliity ms n place 70 live are
good schools and churches. In this re-
spect Ellis county Is In the front ranks
with the croditnbie showing OF 1870 pub
lie schools. with good buildings well
equipped for aTording a proper educa-
ton TO the young. This county stands
desoryedly high I'm every thing pertain
Ing TO public instruction, great care
particularly having been exercised In
employing the very best teachers which
the state can furnish. This Is Indicated
BY the high salaries paid teachers IN
this county. averaging about SIS per
month.
Nor Is Ellis county behind IN the mat
tor Of church privileges. The Baptist,
Presbyterian. Methodist Christian.
Cumberland Presbyterian. Catholic and
Episcopal denominations nrc each rep
resented here by church organizations.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-14

Mr.. +. p Hawkins Is the nrcson,
eapaple county clerk OF this countv
ana IL u we'll and favorRhly Known ~,
iHen OF Wayahachie. He Il a nstr,.
son, having been born. 1855, In this c,,,,
lie Is the son OF n, r Hawkins noS,
deceased. whose life and deeds are a..
separately associated with the, eariy hls.
tory of Ellis county. The Aubicct ~
hit sketch received his only sohani
education IN WaNuhachie. but IL ha-
been in the practical school Of exper,
lsnce that he obtained his best editS,
uon. His father, Mr. II. f HAWKING
was made the FIRST county clerk OF tbts
county on It's Organization In 1870 ana
had the honor OF occupying that once
Until his decease with the exception ~
asou' five years during the reconstrue-
uon period. After this interval, how
ever, he was again elected 20 the office
On his fathers death. Mr.. Hawkins
the present Incumbent. was appointed
10 MI the vRcsncy for the uneNpined
term. II was but jus; that this should
DC done. as he had worked under his
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-14

Although cotton md corn have becn
the great staples. stnolx-rniaine me
poem a profitable industry 10 thosc WIZ
have been engaged IN il. MANY me-
herds OF cattle and fioolss OF shsep
s.n ne seen throughout the county
TO the raising OF Improved hr",s tsNs ~
cattle. noticeable In the ilne .Ierae, ,,,,5
nhort horns seen here. 'N'y anu
= For che pas, year the hog.ralainr In.
nuHtry has come into nromlnene, ava
Y rapdiy on the mcrN,e. O,yInr ~
w me streams and iuSurlant grasses
raiaing And In this connection MAJ,
lion should he made OF tho most I'M
portant OF these "o'' I'M
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j. f. srRIcaIAsp 4 "'
wholesalc eros.Es

W 4
This business is the oulElsi,' r
retail business establishes Z t, (
conducted successfully 5p % -
the present COMPANY va .r ;res
trade OF this firm from y .''.l,s
has been constantly on tn1 ~ n N
til now 1t stands as ohs < "a
cipal jobbing houses q w. 4 81
the state. The building nn,ss.,,k b
modious one situated e ...,si ~
Houston and Texas Csll .- \. b
switch OF the road ru' " i.,i.,
doors. thus facilitating Va I'D : I.
unloading Of cars Ins ..r X, %,
an exceptionally fine pus ... ss-r..'
too. in me face OF strons .l ~ 2
from ilrms In the LARGE n z
buy.in large lots diree.. TX, ~ St I
and this, coupled WIN M ~
they save drayage. ~. is1sd 3
quote their goods AZ Us csi
The house carries tns .-,thist X
goods. embracing eys'i'.-,t =
a wen regulated, who',oii Is 4
ment The goods arr "a ~ I
ing representatives she hlIrs +
do a big business IN !. W :. III
orders. The personhSw &
+. Strickland and VI taI1,
HON thorough, prllctica' 49,. I
Mr.. Strickland Is ,.1i NJ (
the waxahachie a s:ofas. = 4
cotton compress an .sssss q IN
a stockholcer and nis n I ~. 4
trio light company " ,,I.s4 \,
Strickland, as wa 4.,,iy al, ~
Mr.. Williams. y ~, ~ e,p =
the progress Of W 4
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-14
General Arprarnnce-strsets ana
neslacnccS.

II is simply impossible TO give in
words an adequate idea of this city in
It's general attractivcncas and beauty,
II must oc seen 60 be fully appreciated
Perhaps no city Of Its riae In Texas
has 40 Inat,y beautiful ho,ncs and
handsome residences Its streets .te
broad avenues llnod with nns ospa-
mental trees. and In almost every yard
can be seen elegant shruhhery set on
Win rich protpsicn OF flowers Main
street, running TO what is known as
West End. II particularly nne. A nuru-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-14
WYATT & TopD.
AbstraeterH, conveypnccrs and Loan
Agents.

me gentlemen whose firm names
ss ms article are prominent amontl
S srv business e, men OF Waxahachie. Their
i,S,,,is Us the ouigrowth OF one estab.
now ds,td ~ lse2 by r. NJ. Wyatt.
years Il had no oppositlan IN M 'Wensy
Ut 81 The firm FOR time worried IN.
Wei Ar. r NJ Wyatt. and In iSSS bn-
Il, a'i 1ssa associated with him as partn.rs
~, ny ~ lsss me Ellis County Abstract co,s-
mud Nv. "s organized, with ]. f.. Wyatt
who s,S aoda as prominent members
interssis sSusntiy purchased the entire
OF the or,sn Ins company. At the time
comnfls ~, t lion OF the company me
arr, lion OF a complete set ~ az
@s' ooo1s was begun, and today the
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-14

There Is probably no county In the
pate better watcred than Ellis. whieh
mas great number OF Beautiful
ttrrams running like network thrnurh
every portion OF her nne area. Good
nriuses span these streams az conven-
lent points, some OF which are elegant
iron structures Among tho most i'm
portent Of these water-courses nre the
trinity river which flows along the
eaHtern boundary. Bear, Brushy and
NOD Oak crcolsa running through the
northeantcrn part. and cummins. Cot
tonwood, Village and Walker crcelSa
IN the southeastern and eastern norton
OF the county. WaSahachle creek. a
nnc stream, travcrsca the county from
forth TO south. runfiing almost ti,roush
VIC center and wfndirg around hirl
nt .ne edge Of the beautiful little city
OF Waxshochlc The western part II
Vel watered with Chambers. TIoag and
MIL creeks. and a number or smaller
stresnis Along most or these timber
~ l@'riy abundant consirtiug OF post-
othcy varsetlen.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-14

This solid financial institution bes,ap
it's business career In 1891. II rs 81
Incorporated company with nm a,,t,,. =,
iaed capital OF 100000, on whirb "a
900 has been paid In The conns,,,.
does everything in the banking hnsi
ness except 10 buy and sell exehars-,
Ihey do general real estate nnd -
business, take up and extend 40, 'ss''
cages, buy and extend vendo,,s ~.
notes, Write deeds, mortgages cnni
tracts, etc. Also examine nnd ro,'s1i'.
and titles and mako abstracts ~ ~,
10 lands. The company have co,, ,ttlss
abstracts OF the land in III. V'iplets
and can furnish parties OF a di stst,S,.,,
Win thorough and reliable inforr,',
ton regarding lands. titles. nri it.,9iilia-
The otlicers OF the companv ~, =; e t.
Phillips. president, c. " en- ~, y.
pfesid.nt and y J Cole cssi,ts',. vice,
seneral manager. These ,sst ana
nave been for years closely iSs ,,tistlen
themselves with the interests ~ VI me
eitN and county, Mr.. u. q b,., ~ the
also cashier Of the Citizc,,,,i hillips is
hank, aud Mr. Gibson i -. rational
the First national No M, 'g,sleeet Of
haehie stands higher. eitber msSa-
. IN business circles, than ~ soTlaily
Sele. who has FOR more thu J.
ssNrs been inden,lfcd with ~ twenty
~ NaNaheohie and EMS oo,',, Meiiare
, was assessor here for a perioa ne
Personally, Mr.. Cole is so,,.,,.,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-14

Waxahachic has two railway lines.
the Missouri, Kansas and Texas and the
Houston and Texas Central The last
mentioned road mnde It's advent here
In 1873 aiding greatly In the growth
OF the city and the development OF Its
industries. The Missouri. Kansas and
Texas was completed 10 waNahachie
In 1880 and has also added much to
itR progress and prosperity.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-14

W. II. AatZendnner was born May
H. 1884. In Frederick county. Maryland
He was reared on farm until the age
Of nineteen, when he attended the
Frederick academy for two years. He
completed his education at Dickinson
college Carliale,- PA, graduating IN that
Institution In 1855 with the degree OF
bachelor OF arts. During his senior
year there he studied law which he
completed In the Office Of w, j. Ross
o. Frederick city. He came to Waxa-
hachie In 1853, following successfully
the practice of his profession with the
exception OF a short interval until 1876
In 1861 he recruited and organized
Company u. Twelfth cavalry, for the
Confederate army, which he served ms
lieutenant he was also adiutant-gen-
eral Of Parsons cavalry brigade. Dur
ing the war he took part In over
thirty cnEngcments. Returning to
WaNahachle In 1868 he opened In CON
uection with j. w. Ferris a private
banking house. following also his pro-
fesylon until 1875, ut which time his
bank was merged into the Citizens
National bank He served as state
senator for four years, and had the
satisfaction OF seeing all his measures
enacted into laws. MIR. Getzeudaner
has extensive farming and stock rails.
Ing interests. having opened UP and
managed large plantation. He is a
Master Mason and communicunt Of
the Episcopal church. He has com
Portable home here and n wen re-
spotted family. Mrs. Getzendnner be-
Ing q member OF the Baptist church.
Mr.. Getzcndaner's business success has
been phenomenal. Coming here with
but a capital OF So. he is now probably
the hehvieat taxpayer in Ellis county.
lie was recently placed forward By his
friends as II candidate for governor
but Ill health has caused him to with
draw from the political field. Mr.
Gotaendaner IS man OF high char
acter is forceful writer. scholar. a
Christian and q gentleman.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-14

This county was created from Ma
sirsa OF 5i.J square milci II lies IN the
richest agricultural portion OF the state.
and o. bounded ON the north by Dallas
county, on the enst by Kaufman, ON
the south by Navarro and nm and on
The west BY johnson
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-14

FpuAhtFh Np''f W.
The above is one Of the ee' .
of Waxahachie and Is eondaar|
Mr.. w. p. Watt. It is nieely W
In close proximity to ihe v Y
Kansas and Texas depot ana y
ing is a commodious frame w
well adapted for the business y.
only Il $1-a-day house. us a'ts h
tons are equal to many w
houses. The table set by thp
all that could be desired, az
dining room courteous walter 4
attendance. The office Is n v
and cieanly. and Throughout W
generally there Is a genera n y
fort. Particular mention w
made of the sleeping Rpaf,ne',,.
are kept very clean. having n
as well as being thoroughix', \, w ~
Parties visiting this city wlll "
Portable quarters At THIS ne's.
Mr.. Watt is a native Of Ase -
was reared principally on
educated at the uniyerslp NJ
sippl. He lived for o time y ~ VA
Removed to Texas In 1851; y ~
Anderson county on farm, y
years later came to this cqpp1.
he engaged successfully u
business, owning also a "a.
1887 he located in Ennis pes " " 4
lowing year was elected fns.'.
county. when he removed WIN |. !
fly to Waxabachle. He pa Y
tation here of having mace ~
most efficient sherins thls 's X
ever had. He served here y
ity of sheriff for four years
purchased the hotel who. z
conducting. He has plce ' :snas
slstlng Of his wife and wv II
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-14

:, Acres IN peaches, asi: value, $40 aoo
Apples' 70 Rorcai value, $50 Puma II
hesesi value, Soi1. Poarn. . ~ ecrcs.
Nnllmae $50. Mclons, 30 aurer; value,
Exc. Number OF grape Vines. b;s' ya t,,,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-14

number q horses ana mulea. ~, Gsa.
Nalue, I.oQqS0a. Cattle. 1896. yoinc
VIZ $50. Jacks and icnnetts S7. ,aiue
MV,it9, Sheep, a62; value, Si5Os Hose
iAts9; value. So, $50 'i's''
the stands of bees are stated nj ae5l
mn pounds OF honey produced Ga So6
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-14

Considering the fact that this ia the
banner county " Texas, the land here
y stlll comparatively low i'm price I'm
improved lind ranges from $40 to 500
per acre. aud improved from sos TO
$50, owing 10 location. and the character
OF the improvements. An ADVANTAGE
IN buying land here On the low rate
Or taxation this county probably hay
lhH = lower rate, considering it's
wealth. than any other IN the atntc.
The rate Of county tax IN only nj ccnte
on the 500 valuation, which added
TO the rate for state purposes makes
but &C 10 cents.
The tsyahlC values ot the county for
1893 were sl9i7s.2 09 In the last de-
cthe this county'n wealth has Increased
something like 50, 900, 600.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-14

The United States ccnsus OF 1890
glpea the population Of this county at
That time as 81 IA, In 1880 It's populn-
ion was 2l,sai, showing an Increase IN
thht decade OF lOiSO. The most imp0r-
liant towns throughout the county aside
from the city OF Waxahnchfe. OF which
m account VIII be given further on In
THESE columns N Ennis with populn-
uon OF ABOUT lO90, situated IA the enrtern
plrt OF the county on the Houston and
LeNaa central railway, Midlothian in
me northwestern part population 500
ltaiy IN the southwestern, population
nau Milford not for distant with some.
ming IKE 700 and number or am
smaller placed, al forming convenient
uauing points for the torrltury con-
uguous a. them
Although with a fair nnnutot,o, a.,
compared with other c6untleg Of tho
state tlliN county, with the rich chnr.
hctcr OF ita soil and It's many other
"lFnhhEe'' could support much
kIfatef number NJ people than II now
ne Ihe met is this statement might
justly apply to most other sections
or the country II is uuestIonnblo
whether any portion " the United
states has actually been BROUGHT nv
proper cultivation IN To lta fuIl pro-
uucuNe capacity The HreAt difficulty
GENERALLY In this direction is the fact
thht much Of tho best lands OF the
country AFRO held IN large tracts nan
ANY ior speculative purposes, thus pre-
venting any opportunity for their
proper and thorough cultivation. What
ever may be the legal rights In tho
matter. the practice OF holding i'm
mense tracts OF land from proftable
use ~ an outrage upon the people. and
" Countless largely responsible for tho
unhealthy social conditions prevailing
IN our country nt the present time II
an effective law could be framed aud
nut into force, limiting the holdinps- or
lands IN agricultural sections 10 100
nerea and then taxing the owner out
OF sight unless brought under some
rcatonuhie degree NJ cultivation. much
OF the poverty and bad social condi
lions OF our country would probably
Fortunately. In the matter OF 81.
tenaive holdings, Ellis county IA more
favored than many other Hectlong of
the country, There arc a few large
tructs ~ land held In tho county. par-
tcnlnrly In the western ana south
western part hut the creator portion
consists iof reasonably small farms
ranginE from so TO 100 acfcs.
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nrhers.

The orders represented here arc the
Masonic, "A, +. and a. NJ, the !. o. o.
f.. the X. of p, Elks. A. O. U. W.
Woodmen of the World, Mystic Circle,
Knights OF Honor, and knights and
Ladies' of Honor /. o. G. r.. besides a
number OF literary and church socie-
tigg
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cItv ~ wn,nhnrftc.

ton desired as to utlcs. as wen as
lands. prlues. etc.