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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23

Thirty-one years ago this gentleman.
the junior member Of the firm, was
born In Henry county. Tennessee. His
education was obtained at the National
Normal university at Lebanon, Ohio
Upon leaving school he returned home.
and. like his brother, read law In the
Office OF Cole & Sweeney at Paris. He
came to Texas sevral years later and
WAS admitted to the bar at Henrietta,
Texas, and began active practice there.
In 1891 he made his advent into Fort
Worth Mr., Bomar ranks high among
the legal fraternity and Is an attorney
Of exceptional ability. He is a director
of the Trinity Investment company and
also OF the Railroad Mems Savings and
Loan company He is a member Of
the grand old Democratic party. Mr..
Bomnr is also an Odd Fellow.
This firm has n large and successful
practice, confined 10 civil and corpora
ton law, They are general attorneys
for the Wichita Valley railroad. Clark
& Plumb company, Western Industrial
company and other leading concerns,
From the fact that they have such a
clientele speaks for the success OF
their business.
The firm occupies n handsome suite
Of offices in the Gazette building. ON
the corner OF Rusit aud Fifth streets.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23

civilization is equivalent TO humainly'
and the proper care OF the sick is ny
nanc 10 the last degree. In no 9th-
er way can the unfortunate diseased ne
better looked after than in a wei con-
Quoted snnitarium.
In The larger Eastern cities. patients
with luxurious houses leave them anu
enter fhe various public and private
sanltarIums to be treated for their mai
ndlcs. because II offers them better
chances ~ recover and Furthermore,
enables them to devote all their time
10 getting well. ga.
Fort Worth. as usual, leads In this
respect as well as others, and has per-
hans the finest private sanitarium IN
the Southwest.
The Florence sanitarlum. built on the
most modern and scientific plan, IS
composed OF four buildings. three for
The sanitarlum proper, the fourth Oc-
cupled by one of the physicians anu
his family.
The three buildings are hygienically
separate, but connected. The rooms
are ali large and airy. the floors oiled
or r7inted. The beds white, enameled
IRON. There are bath rooms in each
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23

IL considered one OF the most eminent
advocates In the state and is nc the
same time one OF the best known, He
is u native OF Blunt county. Tennessee,
where DE was born IN 1859 In 1870 he
graduated from the Ewing and Jeffer-
son college. a year later he began the
study OF law, graduating from the law
department of the Lebanon. Tennessee,
university September. lSi2. From that
period up to September, 1878 he prac-
diced his profession at London, Tenn,
and then came to Texas, locating at
Montague, whore he built up n large
practice. During the years OF 1876,
1871 and 1873 he was county attorney
OF his county. In lSS0-Sl he was a
member of the legislature and from
1852 20 1854 was sent to the state senate
from his district. The latter year Mr..
Matluck was on tho presidential cleo
toral ticket, In 1891 he came TO Fort
Worth, During tho Clark and uogg
BubernWtoral contest MIR. Matiocls as
chairman OF the Clark Democracy
gained "A national reputation. AS a law
yer he has few equals. In the full pos
session OF manly ylgor, an able aud flu
cnt talkcr. he has won laurels at the
Fort Worth bar Since 1887 he has
represented the Capital syndicate and
other large corporations, and this win
at once indicate the success OF his
enormous practice.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23

A prominent member OF tho Fort
Worth bar Is Mr. Geo. n. West This
gentleman first saw the light of day
at Wcstlnnd, Louisa county, Va, No
vembcr n, 1861, His carly days were
passed IN gaining an education, which
wns completed nj the Rnndolph.Alacon
college at Ashland. Virginia. lie began
the study of law Ia 1890 at the Univer-
slty of Virginia and was admitted to
the bar while stlll at college. In
March, 1892. he came to Texas and To-
Gated IN Fort Worth, beginning active
piNotlce Mr.. West Is considered as
one of the ablost members at the bar.
lie IT, a good speaker and devotes his
entire time and attention to his prac-
lice, which So very large. lie 10 asso-
clated with Mesara. West and Smith
IN railroad practice and Is one of the
attorneys for the Stratton-Whlte COM
pnny and rs also assistant attorney for
the Texas Brewing company and other
large companies. MIR. Wcst was trus
toe for the Stratton-White company
aud brought this company through
successfully. AT present ne IL the as
slgnec for the Panhandle Machine and
Implement company. In politics Mr.
West has always been identified with
the Democratic party.
Ills otiioe is over tho City National
bank. Mr.. West is not only prominent
IN legal circles, but social circles as
we'll ~
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23

This arm Of attorneys have their Of
flce over the state National bank, AT
the corner OF Main and Fourth streets.
sam j. Hunter, the senior member,
was born IN Cumberland county Ken
tucity. October, 81, 1916. Is n graduate
of the law department OF fhe univer-
sity or Louisville. Came TO Texas IN
thc spring OF 1875, locating In the town
OF Sulphur Springs. where he prac-
ticed his profession until June, 1888,
when ne and Mr.. Stewart formed
co-partnershlp and moved to Fort
Worth. Though gcnerally active In all
matters pertaining to the public good,
Mr.. Hunter has no desire for public
office or any political preierment what
ever.
In 1879. Gov. o. NJ Roberts. with
out solicitation from him or any or
hil friends. rendered him the Office OF
district attorney of the Eighth judicial
district. which he accepted. and the
duties OF which he performed for two
years to the eminent satisfaction OF the
good people and great discontinue OF
ing the only Office Mr.. Hunter ever
held.
Seth w. Stewart, Junior member OF
the firm, Is also q Kentucldan aud
oamc TO Texas much earlier than his
partner He was admitted to the bar
IN Cooper Delta county Tex. Repre-
scented the counties Of Lamar. Fannin
and Delta In the Fifteenth and both
sessions OF the Sixteenth legislature,
resigned his seat IN the legislature
and moved from Cooper TO sulphur
Springs In the fall of 1879.
In 1881 he was elected 20 the legls-
iature from Hopkins county, to FIJI a
vacancy occasluned by the resigna-
iion of Gen. w. II. King. who had
been appointed adJutant general OF
the state. and served In the extra
session OK the Seventeenth legislature,
Mr.. Stewart. Ike his partner has
no political aspirations, and takes lit
tie interest In politics further than
TO keep posted on all questions OF pub
lie interest.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23

fTys
This splendldly equipped establish
ment Is In the NatatOrium building.
just opposite the opera house. The
management has recently changed, Mr..
a, NJ. Irion being the new manager.
Mr.. Irlon was lately with the Arllng-
ton Inn, has extended experience in this
line OF business. is an adept in catering
10 the public, His many friends mere
VIII wish him unbounded success in his
new place.
Within the last few days the house
has undergone a thorough refurnishing
aud reittlng, everything being made
new. The inside appearance is simply
beautiful. We doubt very much IL II
is equalled In the city. There is a soft
blending of white with steel gray and
pale blue. The bar fixtures are elegant.
In fact, everything seems to he arrang-
ed with the greatest skin and taste. 1t
might with propriety be called the
Perfect Drinking parlor" A fine line
of WHISTLES, brandles. cigars and
everything that can be gotten In the
best houses Of this kind is kept. It Is
not simply their furnishings and fix
lures that are first-class, but their
goods are the very best that can he
gotten anywhere, as all their friends
Will attest. This is an extremely con-
Yenient location, being neHrer than any
other saloon to the opera house and
Natatorlum.
In connection with the establishment
they have fitted up an elegant pnrlor
In which to take liquid refreshments,
and this is for the convenience of those
desiring II, This style OF taking LIQUID
refreshments Is growing more and more
into popular favor.
This is certainly one of the incest
places In the city.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23
KnNrucIkr IIauon mousse,


There are many houses here devoted
TO this branch OF business, but one Of
the most reliable Is that Of the above
named. which Is conducted in an en-
terprlslng and credltabie manner. A
very large trade has been secured by
reason OF the Intelligent and honorable
method in which the business has
been conducted, In connection with the
fine and pure stock carried and sold
aver the counter. Three years ago
Mr.. $. d. Miller one OF our most
solid and enterprlsing citizens, pur-
chased the interest of Joe Mayer and
since that date has caused his estab-
lishment to be known all over Texas
as headquarters for anything fine in
the liquor line. The finest Imported
and domestic wines, liquors and cigars
are carried. a bottle of wine Ia given
away with every dollar purchase.
a specially is made o. the quart ana
gallon trade for families. Special Of
forts will be made for handling the
holiday trade, The establishment is
commodlous, lighted by electricity and
reflects credit upon its proprietor. MIR
Miller stands high in the community
Is a member Of the knights of Pythios
KNIGHTS of Honor, and his friends are
legion. For good liquors and a heaTty
welcome his place takes the "bluc rih.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23

Notable among our numerous liquor
establishments is the one owned and
conducted by our popular fellow citi-
zen, Mr.. James Llston. It is located
at 1900 Main street. and is comfortably
fitted up for the accommodation OF It's
many patrons. The elegant line OF
whlskios. wines and liquors carried
and dispensed is one Of the Leading
features. Mr.. Liston maks speciality
OF ancient and mellow liquors. Mr..
years ago. and embarked in his pros
ent business. lie Is a thoroughly en-
terprising gentleman, and has numcr-
Gus friends throughout the city. When
YOU want something fine in the liquor
line don't forget this place. Courteous
treatment to one and all--at this de-
servedly popular establishment. Their
motto Is, straight goods"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23

Fort Worth may woll lay claim tn
tho fact that she has produced some
able and efficient attorneys, and among
the list we must mention MIR. j. ",
smith, Junior member OF the we'll
known legal firm OF Smith q smith
which was formed year ago. ami
takes front rank with the leading law
firms OF the city.
NJ. Smith was born In the CITY ~
Fort Worth November rs, 1869 tfts
youth was spent IN obtaining a literary
education, which he obtained at the
schools OF the city ana at Add-fs,n
college, one OF tho best known edu-
cational institutions OF the slate. In
1850 he began the study OF law al the
state university az Austin, from whieh
ne graduated in 1892 Returning home
he entered upon the duties Of his pra-
tession and nracticed alone until tl,e
present partnership was formed. Mir
Smith "a thoroughly conversant with
every detail OF his chosen Profession
Is an able advocate. and alwava de.
votes his entire time ana energies for
the success az his clients He docs n
general practice. but devotes his at
tenton more especially to civil prae-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23
rAmous rALAls noYA1.


taius Its Trade ny Good Goods.
It IS a matter Of fact that all people
who are not absolutely teetotalers. who
have an eye to the quality of their
"toddy' and other spirltuous decoctions
LIN other words. who know good stun,
are heard asserting thet nowhere IN
Texas are better, older, mellower whls-
kies, brandles and wines to be found
than In the Palais Royal. that ancient
landmark among Fort Worth's first
class saloons. Genial Capt. Day, the
proprietor, asserts that no trade mark
in the liquor business execls that Of
quality. He keepa this constantly in
mind. that the "paiatc possesses q
wonderful memory" The fact that an
old-time and very respectable patron
age never deserts him is proof positive
that he IL right.
The Palnls Royal IS located next to the
PlclSwick hotel bar, and is elegantly
equipped with rich fixtures. Its ar
ransements and general makeup
shows that II takes rank among the
very best saloons Of the state. SIX
years ago 1t was opened with johnson
& Foster as It's proprietors.
Capt. Day has been associated with
the Palais Royal for the past two and
half years, the FIRMS caption at pres
ent reading Day & Johnson. The per-
sonality OF these gentlmen is INSOFAR
able from the house they so success
fully manage. Cordial and whole
souled, the stranger within their doors
leaves to remember kindly the Paais
Royal and Its excellent WHISTLES and
fine wines. Capt Days Palais Royal
enjoys a reputation among travelling
men which extends to California and
New York. Returning to Fort Worth.
they remember where the finest stuff
in Texas is located, and never omit
70 mention the fact to their friends.
The celebrity OF the Palais Royal has
been fairly won by keeping up the
standard and general excellence OF It's
wares and by 4 continuance OF this
system it proposes to perpetuate It's
stpppsg
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23


The senior member Of the wcll-known
law firm. first saw the light of day
IN Henry county, Tennessee. March rs.
1851. He passed his boyhood days in
acquiring an education. which was
completed at Cumberland university
in Lebanon, Tennessee. Early In life
he was imbued with a desire for
legal career. and upon his return from
the university he began the study Of
law under Afessrs. Cole Sc Sweeney,
wcli-known attorneys Of Paris, Ten
nessce. In 1852 he was admitted 70 the
bar and IN 1888. Texas presenting many
attractions and deemed n good field for
his lnbors, he immlgratcd to the state
located Mt Henrietta and entered upon
the active practice of his chosen pro-
fession. Four years later he came 10
Fort Worth, where he has since re-
sided and practicod. MIR. Bomar. as an
attorney. stands high. As n citizen he
10 entcrprising and progressive and
thoroughly believes in pushing Fort
Worth to the front and has always
been In the front ranks advocating
everything tending IN that direction.
In politics he Is a Democrat, but has
never sought an Office and has no de-
sire 10 do so. In addition to his law
interests. Mr.. Bomnr is vice-presidcnt
of the Southwestern Investment COM
pany and one OF it's organizers. He Is
a member OF the Knights OF Pythins
and also of the Benevolent Protective
Order of Elks
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23

building with hot and cold water
There are two operating rooms for
surgical operations. These rooms are
models of beauty and cleanliness the
last being VI the highest consideration
in surgical cases In fact, nothing has
been overlooked which would In any
degree add to the recovery Of the pa
tent.
Mrs. DIR. Il. NJ. Nelson has the posi-
ton of matron and with the aid Of
a competent corps Of nurses adds all in
her power to the home comfort Of the
patrons
Patients in the sanltarium have the
constant attention of one Of the ply
sicians OF the firm. They enjoy the
most wholesome food. avoid the trouble
of visiting the physician" in eases
where visiting Is possible, and have
the general advantage of home where
every thought OF the day and night
has bearing on recovery.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23

sanitarium. 1t Is a frame structure,
Two stories high, and best described
as to its general appearance by the ac-
cOmpanying cut.
1t Is alike q testimonial to the pro-
gressive spirit of three leading NOM
bers OF the Fort Worth medical fra
ternity as wen as tribute in honor OF
member now dead, whose memory Is
cherished not alone by his professional
brethren. but by the patients and fell
low citizens he let behind-Dr. Car
roll NJ Peak.
As a testimonial to him. the sani-
tarlum is made to bear the name Of
his wife. "ForenCe"-Afrs. Florence
Peak.
Che Florence sanltnrlum is a private
institution for the care of the sick.
1t is owned by and was constructed
under the direction Of Drs. Beall. Walk
or and Caps.
Hospitals go with civilization, because
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23

Attoney-at-law, Bell building, No. I'll
Main street, Fort Worth, Texas. was
born In Madison county, Alabama, near
fac city of Huntsville. ON February 90.
1883. He was educated at Newmarket.
Ala. and Winchester Tenn. and stud
led law under the Hon. j. w. Harrison,
long a circuit judge of Alabama. He
obtained license to practice law at
Scottsboro. Ala. and practlced his pro-
iession at Huntsville, Ala, FOR three
years, coming to Texas In December
1891, He has practieed law In Ellis.
Somervell and Erath counties, and on
March q. 1885,, cast his lot with Fort
Worth permanently. He was prose-
cutting attorney for four years and ia
now engaged in the general practice
of law In Fort Worth.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23

loon business. Mr.. A1cCulloch has
had twenty-three years service in rail-
reading, nineteen years and nine
months having been passed as a loco
motive engineer. Last spring he was
elected member of the board of al
ways taken an active interest in the
progress Of the city and is always
found in the front ranks pushing any
thing tending in this direction. His
career as an alderman has been eX-
cellent Mr. McCulloch is a Demo-
crat. lie is also a Knight Templar.
having taken all the degrees in that
body,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23
GEO. II. HOLLAND.


In a city the size Of Fort Worth ,,,,.a
are saloons and saloons. many scieniide
~ equipped for the trade, ami torne
OF course. moi so well liked Tho nSn.' v,
named establishment is sniengi5i,.
equipped in every way TO cater Nv ,hs
public tastes und serve ire psor t,le
Drop IN here and you win fnd ! ' pnr
dial Welcome, and finest and best v t2r
hles, wines, brandles. lear. lciea,.s ~, ~
:, naoeo and lust anything thar ia Il lent so
IN retall ilqupr establishfnent u. Ns ~
pest Kind. It is not simply sn,e, rs
equipments that they have. 4, 9ip''n mug
grade goods lf you have boon b XXX, ~.
lng for something IN ,he XIV n ~
drink that is pure ana reaIlv gS,. =. q
nSYs nsen Unable to nad IL NJ, ss,'s stna
VIII most certainly and IL bars. "S you
rms " one OF the most $500.
SORTS In Fort Worth. Thsge s-'ar te-
a ~. oettser-known and more pnnn,,,. nor
land or. Heo. II. Hol-
r, Holland also has n sn,ena,d -.
Il, ,,i a. The same place. He gives , ers,
CLASS vaudeville ente,t ,.nment " s naa..
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23

once in the city National Bank
building, corner OF Third and Houston
streets. This firm, composed OF Thomas
II, West and Tillman Smith, attorneys
and counsellers al law, are doing a
big cooperation and commercial law
business, larger perhaps. than any 9th
CIR firm Of lawyers In the city
Both gentlemen are in the prime Wig
or OF life and deseryodly rank high in
the profession. Capt West Is ma
tive OF Virginia, and has practiced
law since 1873, being admitted to the
bar at Richmond Va, moving 10 Texas
IN 1876, and locating first at Jncksboro.
where he held important positions OF
honor and trust, ana finally making his
home permanently in Fort Worth some
eight years ago.
Hon. rlllman Smith IS n native OF
North Carolina. where he lived during
HIS youth, coming to Texas In 1866 He
commenced the practice of law in 1867,
ut Nayasotn, aftorward moving to Cole
man. and about four years ago To-
eating IN Fort Worth. lie ls an emf
ncnt member Of the bar, having served
several terms In each branch OF the
Texas Legislature.
Their practice Is confined strictly to
civil cneos, ana many OF the most i'm
portant cases that hive ever come up
IN connection with the vast moneyad
and commercial interests in the history
Of Bort Worth have passed through
their hands. They are the salarlcd at
torncys for i've or six Of the largest
corporations Interested in or ccntcring
in Fort Worth. ana this class of bust
ness Ia constantly Increasing on their
hands. some OF these concerns are
che means also OF millions OF dollars
being loaned out in both city and coun-
~ c9ch year for the improvements and
development OF properly ana indus
trial enterprises
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23

hInher & Clark, Froprietors, 7OS
Houston street. NcNt Door TO
The PuRtuiiirc.

~ ANNfks l'FNHFlttbTNs sbH
Houston street, Nest Door TO
The puRtniiirc.
The liquor trade Of Fort Worth Is
represented by a number Of popular
houses, and among them we call the
attention OF our readers to the Post
office saloon, which is one cf the most
prominent resorts In Fort Worth, and
an emlnently conducted one. The estab-
liAhment Is located at 70S Houston
Htrect. and Its furnishings are indeed
attractive. In the window Is n hand
some marble statue OF "Hehe Pouring
Winr-is The fixtures We're made to or
der and SHOW great taste in the Sc
lection. The bar IS large and massive,
made Of solid cherry and Is twenty
feet in length. Cut glassware orna-
mcnts the bar. II il Of the stock we
would say the most, for II is truly
Buperb-iiue imported. and dome site
wines, whistles, cigars, all the popular
malica Of beer, etc. A fine lunch coun-
ter is run In connection with the husi-
ness. and here can be obtained all the
dellcucles of the season. oysters are
served IN every style
Everybody in this section knows
John j.. Mnher who came to Fort
Won,h seven years ago and has made
many warm friends by his polite and
courteous manners to all.
Mr., Gus Clark Is from Philadelphia,
where he was engaged In the saloon
business. lie has been a resident OF
this city FOR the past Ave years, and
previous to his embarklng In the s1loon
business with Mr.. Maher was one Of
our hest known contractors. While en-
gagged In this business he built the
handsome sl25,0OO residence OF f.. L.
Chase.
Both gentlemen are popular and en-
terprlsing. devote their entire time and
attention to their business. and strive
TO please their customers by selling
nothing but straight goods over the
counter. Every convenience Ia lad
and taken on the whole, this establish
ment reflects great credit upon it's
y pular proprletors,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23
LOCAL OPTION SALOON,
100 aud 1o2 Front, 1921. 1920. ,o.s
Mnln St, X. l.. Cnrr. Iirn..

~" u"u iu- front, 1921, 1G,9U HOG
h"in ST., II. L.. Corr, Prom.
The citizens of this comrhunitv cor
wei congratulate themselves unon
possessing in their midst stch n larSH
number Of fine saloons thlit bear The
stamp OF respeotability and nrne
gressiveness. Foremost amen
them We mention the IL,
cel option, which Is one ~
me best known ard popular llouor es-
tablishments in the city. ana Il owned
py Mr.. Il. L. Carr. one Of orr ,nost
enlightened and progressive citizens
The bar is large and well stocked
imported and domestic wines lIanore
and cigars are carried. specialties he
ing made Of Guggenhelmer's rive ana
woodland sour mash. Three montbs
ego Mr. Corr cut the prices ON ,iI
liquors to Zoe and he sells nothin@ bn ,
straight goods. A very sueesee,,i
business Il conducted due to A goo5s
and the courtesy shown TO an ousto,,
ers' Mr. Corr, the genial pronrletn.
has been a resident of Fort WARM co.,
eleven years, and previous TO his au .
saglng In the saloon business I'm I,na
lssl, was prominent railroad CON-
structionst. eoh-