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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-12-24

and others are about to be built in
East Texas and Llano.
There is abundance of fine build
ing stone, granite, marble, potter s
clay, kaolin, hydraulic limestone,
cement materials, gypsum, salt and
manganese.
Texas has large area of agri
cultural lands which produces large
crops of cotton, corn, wheat, oats
and other small grain and grasses.
No State in the Union can produce
more per acre of the various agri
cultural products than Texas.
Much interest is now manifested in
rice and sugar cane in the southern
and southeastern portions Of the
State.
She controls for the benefit of
the asylum, State university and
public schools many million acres
of land, which can be bought at
from 81 to S. per acre on 40 years
time at 5 per cent annual interest.
Public schools for white and color
ed children are maintained from
four to ten months each year.
There is an agricultural and me-
chanical college for industrial train
ing near Bryan, normal school for
white teachers at Huntsville and
one at Hampstead for colored teach
ers, and a great State university al
Austin.
The children of Texas are better
provided for than any other State
in the Union. The State endow.
ment for the public schools consists
of about IS, 900, 900 in interest bear
ing bonds, more than So, 900, 600 in
interest bearing land notes and
about $4,000, COO acres of uusold
lands, of which about 5000, 900 are
leased at 4 cents per acre.
The State has the usual asylums
for the blind, deaf and dumb and
insane, all under careful manage.
ment, and home for ex-Confeder-
ate soldiers.
There are in the State about
9, 400 miles of railways. extending
through various portions of the
State, but confined mainly to the
agricultural and timber regions
On account of the vast size of Tex.
as more than double the present
mileage will be necessary to accom-.
modate the commerce of this great
empire when every portion of it i:
occupied and cultivated.
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COUNTY OFFICERS.
(Continued)
JOHN wILKENs, JR.

Bexar county is indeed fortunate
in possessing an able body ofcoun-
ty commissioners, who look after
the veal of the best county in the
state. Honorable and upright,
conscientious and ever ready to
guard sacredly the interests of the
county and the people, whose fran
chise placed them in office. Among
this body of gentlemen to whom
the above attributes are indeed APP
plicable, is Mr.. John Wilkens, Jr.,
who so ably represents the Fourth
Commissioners precinct.
Mr.. Wilkens is "Santone boy"
born in the Alamo City in 1854.
He received his education at the
schools of this section and then be-
gan work in a dairy, and today he
is engaged in the business.
November 6, 1894, he was elect
ed county commissioner and has
amply demonstrated his acumen
and ability to look after Bexar
county's interests. On all occa-
sions his voice is heard in advocat-
ing the building up of Bexar coun-
ty, in pushing her interests to the
front, for good roads and bridges,
etc. Mr.. Wilkens does not believe
in economy at the cost of quality.
His action since becoming a
member of the board of
county commissioners has won
him many friends among those
who believe in modern progress.
Genial and companionable, with
a hearty grasp of the hand to one
and all, has endeared him to our
hearts. .
Mr.. Wilkens is a member of the
Sons of Hermann, Arbiter Freund.
He is also a member of the San
Antonio and Powder Hill Gun
clubs. In the conclusion of the
sketch of this honorable gentle
man, let us say that we are always
ready and willing to give praise
where praise is due, and with this
gentleman such is the case.
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Located three miles from the city
in that portion known as the West
End is Professor Peacock's famous
school for boys. The establish
ment is a commodious two story
structure, magnifcently adapted
and arranged for school purposes
Located in the midst of spacious
grounds, within a few feet of the
street railway, it affords all the
conveniences of location in the
city, with the noise, smoke and
other nuisances out of the way.
One-half fare is charged by the
street car company. The school is
non-sectarian, but religious influ
ence is exerted. Discipline is a
leading feature. The school was
founded September, 1894, and has
demonstrated its fitness to be class
ed with the leading ones of the
state. The academic department
is strictly limited to twenty pupils.
The primary department IS con-
Quoted by Mrs. F. H Allis, the
we'll known lady who formerly was
principal of the Moulton Institute,
Lavaca county, boarding and day
school. Mr.. Peacock's school is a
thoroughly select one. Only such
young men as have previously
borne a good reputation, or will
agree to do good work and deport
themselves well, are admitted.
Young men are prepared for college
or for business. Special attention
is given to mathematics, English
and bookkeeping. Boarders with
Mrs. Allis are under the same SUI
pervision as those of Prof. Peacock
Taken in all its phases we have no
hesitancy in saying that this school
is one of which any city might be
proud of, and we congratulate Prof
Peacock upon the success he has
attained.
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DRUGGISTS.
r. COIN & CO.,
902 WEST COMMERCE STREET.

NEol NOhMhhNb olhLbls
Say what you please, here we
have a firm of sterling worth, not
alone to themselves as q firm, but
to their patrons and to San Anto-
Mo. They are manufacturing
chemists and druggists. Their
popular establishment, known as
the San Pedro Drug Store, is To-
Gated at 902 West Commerce street,
on the southeast corner of Paschal
square. A large line of drugs and
medicines are carried. Special at
tention is given to filling prescrip-
tions. They manufacture per-
fumeries and household remedies.
Call and secure samples free. The
firm was established here in 1888
and a large and growing business
has been built up. The firm is
composed of Messrs. Richard and
Max Cohn. Both gentlemen
learned the business at the "Posen"
school of Science, Germany. Du-
ring the years from 1876 to 1880 the
senior member of the firm was
with F. Kalteyer & Son. From
1881 to 1888 he was with A. Dreiss.
He has also worked in Galveston
and Houston. For reliability and
quality this house has no equal,
therefore we advise its patronage
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WATCHES AND JEwELRY.
j. NJ. EMERSON & co
JEWELLERS AND MONEY LENDERS,

JEWELERS. AND MONEY LENDERS,
l22 soLEDAD ST, NEXT TO COURT HOUSE.
Emerson q Co. are known from
ocean to ocean. Their business was
established over fifteen years ago,
and it is one of the largest and
most successful concerns in their
line in Texas, and one of the most
popular and reliable in the city.
Emerson q Co. deal in ANYTHING
and everything, and fyou can find
what you want in their line you
are sure of bargain. They have
an enormous lot of forfeited goods
always on hand a complete line of
diamonds, jewelry, watches, clocks,
sewing machines, guns, pistols,
etc., etc., many of these forfeited at
one-quarter their real value. They
also employ a first-class watch
maker, who will do your repairing
at reasonable prices. If you are
short on funds call on them and
they will treat you right.
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GROCERIES.
R. JUNGBEoKER.

COL AND COB CROCKETT, COR. OF CHEST
NUT STREET.
For thirty years has this well
known gentleman been a resident
of San Antonio, in fact he was
reared and educated here. In 1890
he founded his business and in 1893
moved to his present commodious
quarters, which he owns. He
deals in staple and fancy groceries,
but his main business is handling
imported and domestic wines and
liquors. Among the latter will be
found such we'll known and STAN
dard brands as metropolitan
Club ssR. Monarch" and others,
too numerous to mention. The jug
trade is made a special feature and
here is the place to get your Xmas
liquors. Mr.. Jungbecker is one OF
our solid citizens and his establish
ment credit to its line.
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CHARLES w. OGDEN.

The multiplied interests of
large community, the complica-
tions arising out of commercial
and other transactions, and the
necessity for expedition in the set
Element of claims of various kinds,
give to the profession of law an
importance and influence that is
recognized by all persons of intelli-
gence and judgment. And this
leads us to remark that prompt
and efficient attention ia the inter-
est of clients will always bring the
sure reward of success to to the at
torney who practices these virtues.
Such has been the case of Mr..
Charles w. Ogden, a leading MEM
Der of the San Antonio bar and a
public spirited citizen.
Mr.. Ogden's father, Judge Wes-
ley Ogden, was chief justice of the
supreme court of Texas, and his
uncle, Sanford Z. Church, was for
many years chief justice of court
ofappeals of New York City.
Mr.. Ogden was born in Calhoun
county, this state, April s, 1852.
His early years were passed in Sc
curing an education, which was
obtained at the schools in Calhoun
county and at the Texas Military
Institute at Austin. He attended
the latter school from 1870 to 1873.
He began the study of law under
his father. In 1875 he was admit
ted to the bar by the district
judge of Travis county. Shortly
afterwards he was admitted to the
bar OF the supreme court of Texas,
and in 1880 was admitted to the
bar of the United States Supreme
Court at Washington, ID. C.
Mr.. Ogden made his advent into
San Antonio in 1875. He is devot-
ed to his profession and believer
in the doctrine that there is no
royal road to success, but that sue
cess comes to the lawyer as to other
people-by constant and close APP
plication to business, and acting
in accordance with these views, he
has achieved that degree of sue
cess and justly earned reputation
as lawyer of which any man
might feel proud. His large Glen
tage commands his time and at
tention ahd in this connection he
is the attorney for a number of cor
porations. He,is close student,
a master of bis profession and a
gentleman yho stands high in the
! community, both socially and pro-
: rcssfonahy. His strict integrity
and close application to business
are two traits that anyone might
copy with profit. He has hand
some suite of apartments in the
Terrell Building. In conclusion let
us say that men of Mr.. Ogden's
ability always give to the profess
sion of law the highest character,
and this is the case with the bar OF
San Antonio.
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SALOONS.
WHITE FRONT SALOON.


This establishment is one of the
most popular in its line in San An
tonic, and is conducted by that
Prince" of good fellows, George
Garfield. Mr.. Garfield has been a
resident of San Antonio for six
years, and took hold Of his present
business about that time.
He handles a fine line of wines,
whiskies and liquors Specialties
are made of Edgewood, R. Mon
arch and other standard brands of
whistles. Fine, cool City beer is
handled. A pool and billiard table
is run, and one may chase away
the moments by knocking the
"ivories. :"
Nothing but straight goods are
sold over the counter, and these
the best that can be obtained Mr..
Garfield has fine patronage, and
this is due to the courtesy extend
ed to every caller. The place is
an eminently we'll conducted one,
aud merits your patronage.
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GROCERIES.
V. A. JEHL,

COR. BURNETT AND ELM STREETS.
This gentleman stands pre.emi-
nent in the grocery, provision and
produce line. He has a commo-
dious and well ordered store at the
above address, which is we'll
stocked with fine line of staple
and fancy groceries, country pro-
duce, hay, grain, feed, etc. Mr..
Jehl has been a resident in San
Antonio for the last twelve years
and has been engaged in the groce-
ry business since August 20, 1895.
He is a property holder and one of
our representative citizens. He is
highly rated commercially and
stands first-class where he is
best known. He reports business
good and on the advance. He is a
businessman of a high order, pro-
gressive and up to the demands Of
the age.
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FURNITURE.
RHETNHOLD BECKER,
III NORTH ALAMO STREET.

Within this store there is displayed
The largest stock found in the trade,
OF every grade the latest style,
At whtsh the ladies well may smile.
Fine dIIn>g room and parlOr, too,
And chamber furniture you view
In dazzling brightness there they stand,
Fresh from the makez b master hand.
Located at III North Alamo
street and Ia Losoya street, you
will find as fine an assortment of
furniture as there is in the city.
Mr.. Becker pays special attention
to all kinds of suites, ETC., and can
give you the best quality for the
least amount of money in the city.
He has any price of goods in the
furniture line that you may want,
in fact he can Suit any one. Seven
men are given employment, one
carpenter, one packman, one to
polish and finish, one driver, one
clerk and one collector. His prices
can not be duplicated, and all
goods are sold for just what they
are-no Misrepresentation are al
lowed in this square dealing house.
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A. PANCOAsT s. SON.
The Leading Merchant TailOrS and
ClOthierS,
HEADQUARTERS 1876 AND 1873 WEST
COMMERCE ST.

There are several houses here de-
voted to this branch of business,
but the Oldest and one of the most
reliable is that of the above NAM
ed. The house was founded in
1857. 1t is conducted in an enter
prising and creditable manner.
A very large trade has been built
up by reason of the intelligent and
honorable method in which the
business has been conducted. The
wants of everyone can be supplied
in such manner as to cause salts
faction to one and all in quality,
styles and prices. Everything is
done to anticipate and meet the
wants and requirements of the
public.
They have suits to suit the season,
Suits for office, street or ball;
They Can suit any man in reason,
Whether he is short or tall.
Fashion, Fabric, Faultless Fitting,
All by them are guaranteed;
And by efforts unremitting,
They, as clot iers, take the lead.
The writer does not confine this
stock to suitings, but must say
that it is one of the most complete
stores of its kind in the city
Everything for everybody, viz
Knox and Stetson hats, DR.. Jae.
gers celebrated all-wool under.
wear, E. & w. collars and cuffs,
Monarch shirts, etc, Ready-made
suits are sold here from So to $25
ready-made pants from 81 to So
ready-made overcoats So to S25
shoes from So to So, suits of under
wear from 81 to 81. Suits made tc
order from $50 to $75. An able
corps of statesmen are always ready
and willing to display goods. They
lead-let those who can follow. AL
goods are marked in plain figures
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DIR. MAX LINDNER.

"The Little Doctor" as he is ia
military called by his friends, has
been an active, energetic member
of this community for the past
fourteen years.
DIR. Lindner is an accomplished
druggist, and prior to making his
home here was in the drug bust
ness in the city of Houston. Com
ing to San Antonio the doctor en-
tered into active business life, or
ganiZed several business associa-
tions, among them the Interna-
tional Building association.
No enterprise for the public ben
eft found him a laggard.
The most successful Volksfest
was under his management. Lat
terly he assumed the responsible
task of assistant to Mr.. Louis
HUH, county tax assessor, and in
this official position the tax payers
of this county have ever found him
the genial, efficient public servant.
Here "the little doctor" lost his
liberty as a bachelor, and is today
a man with home and family--a
man who loves his country and his
home. 1t is just such active, indie
fatigable men that build up and
sustain the fabric of civil institu-
tiOns.
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TAILORS.
Dieter G. co
sos EAST HOUSTON STREET


Merit always wins, and this tru-
ism is amply demonstrates by the
above mentioned firm. These gem
tlemen make suits to order from
twenty dollars upward. They
guarantee a perfect fit and keep
their suits in repair for one year.
They are certainly experts in the
art of cleaning, dyeing, pressing
and repairing clothing. The i'm
mense patronage they enjoy am
ply proves this statement. They
run a splendid dye establishment
in connection with their merchant
tailor shop. Those having any,
thing to do in this line will GER
tainly do we'll to allow these gen.
tlemen to do the work.
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MEDIUM AND DOCTOR.
DIR. b. S REESE,
116 ALAMO PLAZA.

Is a spiritual evangelist and a
healing medium. He is endowed
with a wonderful power and can
describe the infirmities OF the body
and mind without a single word
spoken by the person who consults
him. The simple touch Of his
hand will effect a cure. He can
recover lost, buried or stolen prop
erty. Persons who are about to
enter into business should consult
him. His Office hours are from 8
a. IN. to 8 p. M, and the price of a
consultation is one dollat. Call
and be convinced of the Wonderful
power he possesses.
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BUTCHER.
WILLIAM HERPEL,
COR. 9TH AND AVE. d

Among the reliable and old
standing butcher businesses of this
city none is better known than
that of Mr.. William Herpel. He
always has good beef on hand be-
cause he fattens his own cattle in
winter. He keeps the best meats
that can be procured in the mar
ket, and you can always find him
at the above address. His prices
are as reasonable as any butchers
in town, ana he desires your pat
ronage.
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SAN ANTONIO LIGHT
SPECIAL EDITION.
continued nom Page Is.

of Honor, Knights of Pythias,
Elks. A. o. U. W., and the San
Antonio Club. Judge Keller is an
active, live and energetic lawyer.
He gives special attention to COM
mercial and corporation law. His
office is one of the most complete
and systematic in the state. He
has q fine library, a place for every
thing and everything in its place
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-12-24
G. c. SIMPSON,
4oi MILAN STREET.

One Of the neatest and most COM
plete grocery establishments in
the city is that OF Mr.. G. G. Simp-
son, who founded the business in
1898, and has been resident of San
Antonio for five years. He handles
fine line of fresh staple and fancy
groceries, crockery, chinaware, al
so feed and produce. A large and
successful business is transacted.
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G. 9. CLAMP.

Among the many bright stars in
the legal armament of San Anto-
Mo, is the gentleman whose name
captions this article. Judge Clamp
was born in Georgetown, this state,
in 1856. He read law at his place
of nativity and was admitted to
the bar before Judge Turner in
1876. His office is located over
Frost's bank.
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FURNISHING GOODS.
L. DREYFUS,
3A3 ALAMO PLAZA.

There you will find a neat line of
ladies' and gents furnishing goods
at extraordinary low prices, as he
buys his goods for cash and sells
them at very small profits-75c
corsets at SOC, 25c hose at 20c, $500
gentlemen's shoes at S1.50, and so
on, everything in proportion. As
there are too many articles to men,
ton. You may go there and see
for yourself.
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THOMAS C. NELSON, COUNTY SUR
VEYOR.

C. NELSON, COUNTY SUR
VEYOR.
Perhaps no one is better known
among the corps deficient county
officers than our popular and well
known county surveyor, Mr.. Mel
son. The subject of our sketch is
a San Antonio boy, and born Feb
ruary 81, 1858. He received his ed
ucation first at the German Eng
lish school of this city and subse-
quently at st. Mary's college, which
institution he left in 1869. On COM
plotting his literary course Mr.. Mel
son studied engineering under
Francis Giraud, and was with him
for two years. In 1871 he became
a practical surveyor and was coun-
ty surveyor of PecOs county for
seven years, from 1875 to 1882.
For two years from this date he
was right-of-way man and town.
site surveyor for the Arkansas Pass
railway and was assistant city en-
gineer of San Antonio for fouI
years under Callaghan's admins,
tration. He has been county sur.
veyor for the last three years, and
iswell thoughtof by all his friends.
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NEWSPAPERS.
FREI PRESSE,

For Texas, stands at the head
of the list among the German pa
pers of the state. 1t is republican
in politics, and its weekly has a
large circulation among the Ger
man farmers throughout the state.
Mr.. Robert Hanschke is proprietor
and publisher, and it is ably edited
by DIR. Arthur Rochs.
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R. c. HANsELL & Co,

CORNER OF BURLEsoN AND MESQUITE SIS.
Founded their business five years
ago. They do a large business in
staple and fancy groceries, feed,
produce and commission. Ship
ments of groceries are made to
various points on the railroad to
nployes. Telephone rs.
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BLACKsMITHs.
LUcKE4BAcH s. RAuscH,
5t21AvENUE d,

These genslemen are black
smiths and horse shoers. They
make wood work speciality. All
work turned Gout by them is guar
anteed and lis done at popular
prices.
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