The Bastrop Advertiser (Bastrop, Tex.), Vol. 48, No. 47, Ed. 1 Saturday, December 1, 1900 Page: 3 of 8
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The ri-istrop Advertiser
IN CREASES
in all lines of fabrics for
FALL SUITS ANI> OVERCOATS
enable us to offer an immense as-
sortment of material for
MAI)K-TO«ORI)KR CL0THK8!
Don't forget that we MAKKTO
MEASURE. Therefor, a eorreet
fit, latest cut, fashionable materi-
—The pathway of an editor is
not always strewn with thoins
and thistles. 8ometimes the most
beautifully seented flowers full
along his pathway, making him
feel that "life is surely worth
mure than the living," when his
heart is made to swell with a
fullness so pleasing and happy
that the English language fails
to furnish words sufficiently ex-
pressive of his grateful apprecia-
tion. Several times in the near
past has the senior been the
recipient of kindly favors and
presents from friends, the remem-
brance of which are so firmly
imbedded in his heart they will
happily remain there so long as
life shall last, to be often reverted
to as the brightest spots in the
oases of his existence. These
kindly acts often prompt him to
ask, "What would this world be
to a man without true friends ?"
PURELY PERSONAL
in
al. Nothing ready made, but a Beside the true friend, sordid
Coat, and Vest or Trousers made | gold palos into insignificance,
ready for you in any style you and without them, "life is cer-
want it.
WM. KESSELUS,
"The Tailor."
—Christmas just twenty-five
days from to-day. How time do
fly-
—The recent census places the
population of Bastrop connty at
26,845.
—The heavy rain Friday night
was followed by bright sunshine
and a cool norther Saturday
morning.
—A several hours slow rain
Wednesday afternoon, continuing
through the night and all day
Thursday.
—About 3 o'clock Monday
morning an alarm of fire was
Hounded. It was at the Oil Mill.
No damage.
—Rev. John Fergason will
preach in the Christian church
building, recently resurrected at
Elgin, Sunday, morning and
night.
—The Ladies' Guild and Ves-
trymen of Calvary Episcopal
<Jhurch, are earnestly requested
to assemble on Sunday at the
church at 4 o'clock p. ni.
tainly not worth the living."
The costly presents and appreci-
ated favors, had wo been given
the selection, could not have been
better to our wishes, and will
ever be held far beyond any
estimate of money valuation.
—On Monday a quarto of Mex-
icanas, two men, a woman, and
a young girl, earne to town on a
love errand, from near Lockhart.
One of the men secured marriage
license, to marry the young girl.
Before the knot could be tied
Sheriff Davis received a tele-
phone message from Lockhart to
arrest the would - be groom.
When the arrest was made a
large pistol was found on his
person, while his partner had
concealed about his person a big
knife which, for size and ugliness,
eclipsed the famous Bowie.
Both men were placed in jail
undor a charge from Lockhart
with assault with intent to mur-
der, beating the father of the
would-be bride nearly to death.
—We are glad to learn ihat the
members of the Christian church
have called Rev. John Furgason
to the pastorate of the Christian
church at Bastrop for another
—A cool norther sprang upon I yw. A pure christian gentle-
us Saturday afternoon and plenty man, he puts in full practice
of ice was visible, Monday what he preaches, liberal in his
morning, followed by bright sun- views, charitable in all his acts,
shine and a pleasantly cool 'lay.! ani^ loving t<> .ill mankind, his J
| noble efforts in the interest of
—We learn that Mr. S. 11. . . .. . . ...
I Christianity are sure to bring full
Spmimter, ofHm.thv. lo has been |u h(i
appointed foreman of the I ,t li con({ralulllte,
N. shops at Faylor, and w
at
move there
with his
on securing sn
good a man to keep a watch over!
their membership. May God's |
richest blessings rest over him |
and his christian work in Bas- j
trop.
—There were six applicants for
the office of < 'onstahle at Smith-
shortly
family.
—Constable George Gentry, of
Smithville, brought in two re-
cruits for the county gang Tues-
day. Constable Gentry is a rust-
ler, and woe unto the violator of
the law who cometh his way.
—A car load of fine corn, in
the ear, raised in north Texas,
was received here last week, j doners voting 2, I and 1, but on
price M cents per bushel, but a i second ballot ex-Constable Geo.
ten bushel shortage run it up to W. Gentry received the unanim-
about 6M 1-3 cents per bushel. "us vote of the commissioners
and was declared constable of
—The Grand Lodge and Grand precinct 2. Mr. Gentry is effi-
Ohapter of Masons meet in an- ,.j,>ut, active, watchful, impartial,
Willie Wilkie spent Saturday last
Elgin.
Judge J. T. Kellnni, of Paige, wa# in
t >wn Monday.
Jim Fmith, of near Smithvillo, was in
town Monday.
Oli nrt Jackson, of Elgin, wax a visitor
to Bastrop Monday.
John Wilson, jr., of Alum Crock, was
in tho city Saturday.
Sam McDonald, of Hill's Prairie,
was in the city Tuesday.
Hurt (ientry, of Upton, was in town
the early part of the week.
Cashier Chestor Krhard spent Thanks-
giving day al the Capitol City.
F. W. McOuire, from the Watterson
neighborhood, was here Saturday.
Editor (Jo<>. Staples, of the Smithville
Transcript, spent Monday in Bastrop.
J. W. Shield, of Hemphill's Prairie,
was a visitor in Bastrop since last issue
Attorney R. F. Turner, of Smithville,
w is a visitor at the county seat this
week.
Ben Johnson, of Craft's Prairie, wr.s
in town Monday with a choice lot of
pocans.
Mrs.JCha. ley S'.finer, of the Cedar
Creek neighborhood, was in the city
Tueasday.
Attorney C. C. Highsmith and Tax
Assessor W. H. Grimes, visited Austin
this week.
Judge J. D. Alexander, of Cedar
Creek, was among the visitors to the
county seat Monday.
Judge Perry Winston, of AJum Creek,
tho newly elected justice of his precinct,
was in town Monday.
Mr. Ed Kelly, and two daughters,
of Cedar Creek, were pleasant visitors at
the county seat Tuesday.
Hon. W. E. Maynard and wife visited
Austin this week, going up Tuesday
and returning Wednesday.
Jim ami Dan Moore, Woodie Moore
and Henry LeSeuer, of Hill's Prairie,
were visitors in Bastrop Saturday.
Hon. Roger Byrnes, chairman of the
county democratic executive committee,
was a pleasant visitor to Bastrop Mon-
day.
J. T. Reid, a substantial citizen of the
Paige neighborhood, was a pleasant
caller at tho Advehtihbk office to-day,
Friday.
Mr. John Furgason went down to
Smithville Tuesday on a visit to Mr.
and Mrs. S. H. Spangler, returning
Wednesday.
L. P. Oatlin, of Elgin, and Yancey
Taylor, of Smithville, are ensconsed as
deputy clerks under County Clerk Thos.
P. Bishop.
Our young friend, Charley Reynolds,
left Thursday night for Corsicana,
where he will probably engage in the
drug business.
John Woods, C. C. Donnell, C. F.
Slack and 'J. M. Gentry, applicants for j
the constable's position at Smithville, I
wore here Monday, Mr. Gentry plucking
the plum.
Cashier Chester Erhanl, W. A. Mc-
Cord, J. L. Wilbarger and T. J. Lynch
attended a meeting of Colorado Com-
mandcry Knights Templar, at Austin,
Wednesday, at which the two last named
were made Sir Knights.
ville, to fill the vacancy occa-
sioned by the death of Constable
Jenkins. There was no election
on the first ballot taken, eommis-
nutil session at Houston next
Tuesday, the first in the morning
and the second in the afternoon.
The sessions will last about three
days.
—The corn crop of this county
is generally the poorest we have
had for years. In a few locali-
ties in the county very fair corn
was raised, but the most of it is
a mi>st faithful officer.
—There will be preaching at
the Methodist Church next Sun-
day morning at 11 o'clock and at
7 :30 p. m. At 1 I o'clock tho pas-
tor will preueh his farewell ser-
mon to the church. The subject
will be "The Interrelation of
Pastor and People." The pastor
.... e, „ earnestly desires the presence of
very trilling, and dangerous loi J '
. r i ! overv member at the II o'clock
horse feed. f .
j service. I his will also remind
—The Thanksgiving offering you that all conference assess*
given at the Union Thanks- ments should be handed in by
giving services, at the Christian next Sunday.
church, last Thursday, will be
Commissioners W. tl. Miller,
I. Tally, V. A. Stewart and
Jndner. with Judge J. B.
same all present and com-
the new commissioner's
Monday. Their first busi-
donatod to the rebuilding of the
Christian church fit Alvin and
Methodist ehureh at Galveston.
—On the 20th there was a
freight wreck on the M. K. >V I1.,
near riayers, four cars were
ditched, but nobody hurt. The bonds, all of the newly elected
north-bound and south-bound officers presenting their bonds,
passengers exchanged mail and which were approved by the
passengers at the place of the court, and all qualified and en-
vrreck. I tered upon their duties.
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ness was the approval of official
Miss Lucy Miller, teacher in the Bas-
trop Public School, left on the north
hound passenger Wednesday afternoon
for her home in Crockett, having been
summoned by telegram, on account of
her mother having teen stricken with
paralysis.
Mr. T. A. Hall, of Austin, special
deputy for the Knights of Honor, N
visiting Bastrop, in tho interest of the
order. He will remain a week or two in
the city, and would be glad to explain
the benefits of the order to all persors
desiring insurance. He specially asks
the encouragement and co-operation i f
all members of Bastrop lodge in h s
labors.
W. A. McCord, T.C.Cain, Eugene
Krhard, Leo Zieten, T. W. Cain and A.
T. Morris go tip to Austin Monday to be
initiated in the mysteries of the Shrin-
ers. They will be accompanied by
Chester Krhard, Rev. John Sloan, .1. J.
Carson and 1>. H. Bell, who have already
visited the Sacred City, and are known
iis among the "faithful." Notices have
already been sent out that "this meeting
will be held in memory of I'M Selim
Nairb, who was a true bclinvi. ' >n the
occasion a grand caravan wiil bo formed
for the pilgvamagf to the Sacred City,
and many slaves have been secured to
a -i'onipany the Faithful aero ■ • the hot '
sands of the desert. Let all our faithful i
subjects be present on 111i^ joyous !
occasion."
CARD OF THANKS.
To all our friends and acquaintances
we extend our most heartfelt thank-■
for their kindness and attendance at
the death and funeral of our '1< '
husband and father, J. HraUni'. Es-
pecially do We feel Oil t elvi deeply
obliged to Messrs. Kohlet and Heilig-
brodt, and their ladies.
Mus. A. Bkai M It VNIl E\Mlt.Y.
Bastrop, Nov. Lir>th, I'.io"
—There will be no services at
Calvary church Sunday. Sun-
day School at 9:30 a. m.
!! On
• • for there are always bargains *!
offered at this little bee hive
that should command your S
consideration. j
Don't lose sight of the fact
•{* that we buy for cash, we sell
for cash, and at prices that
keep our stock continually
on the jump, hence it is al-
ways new and up-to-date:
•Ja yds 4-4 heiivy ('anvassiiig. SI 00
I? > its 1-4 heavy Brown l'oincstic, ',
for Si oo. 3
jo yds 7-S Bleach Domestic. $1 00 •,
lii yds 7-s good Mattress Ticking. 'j
for $1 00. J.
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Racket Store column ^
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eking. J
12 yd- heavy Mattress Ticking, for
$1 (HI.
s yds 7-S good Feather Tk
for SI 00.
ii yds 7-s fancy stripe satin llnish
Ticking, SI 50.
Good heavy Canton Flannel, Un-
kind you want lor underwear,
fresh, clean and strong, at !• a id
]*ii> yard.
I,urge double blankets, cotton, 7ac
to SI SO pa r.
Good t'ottan Jean , at lac yard.
Heavy Cotton .leans, at '„'0c yard.
Heavy half-wool Jeans, at 25c yd,
The best work Pants ever offered
fei the money is our double front
double seal, tilled seam.'.'<>/ blue
denim pants, at 75c
See our liveishirt at 50c.
We have no fears of our t 'lider-
,«uits being left mi our hands,
they sell themselves at M 00,
A good alarm clock, SI .00.
Repeater alarm clock. SI 50,
A good glass lamp complete, '25c.
Nice tin bread and cake box, 75c
and s5c.
Wash howl and pitcher, 75c.
Good heavy cotton towels, pr, 25c.
Good linen towels, pair 25c.
I* small cotton toweis. pair 15c,
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ware and l^uee lis-ware ul way - on
hand at price- that it ove the«e
arlli les from our shelves.
We don't buy them to keep thcin
We buy to sell again.
Vol Its KOK III I M SS,
Low Price
RACKET
Store. J
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—This section was visited by a
two and one-twentieth inch rain,
accompanied by heavy thunder
and vivid lightning, Friday night
of last week. The rain began
falling about6. p. m., continuing
until ubout midnight, and at in-
tervals the fall was very heavy.
—We were pained to hear of
the death of Mr. Stephen Frank-
lin, which occurred at his hotre
n ar.il'pton, about 8 o'clock,
Saturday night. A good man
and valuable citizen has gone
from among us. The Advertiser
tenders sincere sympathy to the
bereaved family.
—l>r. Combs, the Dentist, is
occupying the Dental rooms re-
cently vacated by Dr. N. G. Fow-
ler. The Doctor is a finished
Dentist, all work under strict
guarantee, with charges liberal
We bespeak for Dr. Combs that
liberal patronage his superior
qualifications entitle him.
—Friday night a stroke of
lightning hit the residence of
George Deagan, in the south-
east part of town, tearing off the
flue, the stroke descending the
stove pipe into the parlor room,
slightly scorching the carpet and
tearing the paper off the ceiling.
No other damage was done.
—A December Clean Sweep
Sale, has been inaugurated at
the store of Stevenson A Holt, in
which bargains are offered the
trading public never before heard
of in this section. In this sweep
sale will be found a full line of
dolls and holiday goods, at prices
that "will astonish tho natives."
—Referring to the Bastrop
Public Library, the Advertisi r
would respectfully suggest to tl e
ladies of the Association that a
committee be appointed to can-
vass the city for book contribu-
tions, and we confidently believe
a goodly number of valuable
volumes could be added to their
library, merely for the asking.
—We were shown Wednesday
evening, by postmaster Chas. P.
Ziegenhals, a letter postmarked
Chicago, 5:30 o'clock, p. m.,
Nov. 27, 1900, received at Bas-
trop, 4 o'clock, p. m., Nov. 29,
1900, The letter was something
less than 47 hours en route to
Bastrop. Another letter from
Aberdeen, Miss., was only aboui
2H hours reaching Bastrop. I'n-
cle Sam's mail service is the be t
in the world.
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CJUhat Shall CUe Eat?
A meat diet only will make you pernacious.
A vegetable diet will cause effeminacy.
A mixed fuet is con.iu.iv. to longevity and happiness. J
Moderation is the great Secret.
WHAT SHALL WE EAT? |
Is one of the most interesting questions during the ap-
proaching holiday season. To properly and efficiently as- ?£
sist you in meeting the demand for this question, we ad- ^
vertise from week to week, in which will be found a full
lineol attractive goods, Hp. cially appropriate for theseason.
to make home and dining room attractive every ffood
housewife will carefully peruse these items and see that
her larder is well stocked to meet the requirement of tho
approaching season. *f
New crop Seeded liulsius, per lb.,
15c
New crop Cluster Raisins, per lb.,
I Ac.
New crop J-crown Muscatels, per
lb., 10c.
New crop | crown Muscatels, per
lb., 1-J I-"2c.
New crop Cleaned Cuuants, pet
lb., '.'Oo.
New crop Crystuli/.ed Citron, per
lb., 25c.
New crop hates, per lb.. 15c.
New crop Figs, per lb., 15c.
New crop Prunes, 10 to 50, per lb.,
12 l-le.
New crop Prunes, 110 to 70 per lb ,
New crop Evaporated Apples, per
lb., loo.
New crop Evaporated Apricots
per lb,, '20c
New crop Evaporated ('cached,
peril),, I'2 1 -'2c.
New crop Evaporated Pears, per
lb , 12 1 -'2c.
New crop Evuparated Raspberries,
per lb., 20c.
New crop Pineapple Glace, prr
lb., 50c.
New crop Cherry Glace, per lb.,
50c.
IMPORTED NUTS.
Nonpareil Almonds, per lb., 25c.
Sicily Shelled Almonds, per lb
50c.
Grenoble Walnuts, per lb., 20c.
Rra/.tl Nuts, per lb., 20c.
Naples Filberts, per lb., 20c.
GKEEN FRUITS.
California Oranges, .'mall, per iJo/
25c.
( aliforniu Oranges, I irjjc, per doz
Sicily Eemotm, per do/.. 20c.
llaldwln Apple*, per pall. 50c.
Cranberries, per i|t , 12 I-2c.
Spanish Olives, from 15 to 40c.
geeen and Crescent Olives, 50c
Pi ill Olas ^stuffed Willi peppers,)
40c. '
Fareia (stuffed with sardines. 25
and 50c.
Wet Mince neat, per jar, 75c to
$1 .(HI
Condensed Mincemeat, per pack-
age, 12 I 2c.
PIiiiii Pudding, per package. 15c.
Cranberry Sauce, per can, 25c.
Pure Fruit Jams, per e m, 15c.
Golden Pumpkin, per can, 10c.
•I IIv Po wder, per package, 12 l-2e
Brouiangelon, jicr paekage, 15c.
Olive Oil, per bottle, 76c.
New Canned Fruita and Vegeta-
bles.
New line Coffees, l eas and Spl ees.
Crackers, Cakes und Candy.
We buy cheap—we sell cheap.
Hut do not sell Ci.eap, trashy goods.
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^ Caterer to a Discriminating Public. '
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TilK ELITE PARLOR.
Is one of the most attractive
and beautifully decorated places
in the city, and Moshy Clark
are doing a fine business. They
keep all kinds of fruit, candies,
etc., and Chastine is a genius in
arranging them tastefully and
temptingly. The Elite Parlor
would be creditable to the largest
cities in Texas. The display de-
partment has recently been en-
larged, and a varied line of holi-
day goods added, such as fire-
works, ilolls, tea self, toys, etc.,
in great quantities, all of which
is to be siild at a small margin
above actual cost. They strive*
to please, in style, quality and
price, and the Advkktiskii be-
speaks for them a liberal patron-
age.
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The many friends of Mr. and Mrs.
James 11. Craft deeply sympa'hi-e with
them oyer the lossof tin ir prci i ^iis baby
boy, .lame.-, Edward, which oeciirrod at
their home in Bastrop, at 12 o'ei -k, on
Thursday night, Nov. 2',l, UtOO, at the
age of !i weeks and I days.
"The lovely bud, so young, > fair,
Called hence bv early doom,
Just come to see now sweet a flower
In Parudi e could bloom."
—County Court convenes next
Monday.
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LOST, STHAYKI) < di STOLEN
A ligh'-brown, shaggy-haired
Shcphard dog, goes by the name
of Bruce. A suitable reward
offered for his return to
I >K. II. I?. < 'omhs.
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Fragrant as ripe fruit Pure as a
mountain -pring Hoary with age and a
blessing to men when rightly used
that's 11AUPEU WHISKEY! Sold by
W. F. Schivefcr, Bastrop, Texas.
—The severe inclemency of the
weather Thursday prevented tho
holding of the Union Thanks-
giving Services at the Christian
Church, Thursday, but that 01 ir
readers may not bo entirely de-
prived of the enjoyment of iu
blessings, tho Advektisku prints,
on tyurth and fifth pages, the
I hanksgiving Sermon Rev. Na-
than Powell, pastor of the Metho-
dist < hurch, would have preached
on that occasion had not the U d
weather prevented. It is intonat-
ing, plain and practical, evincing
deep thought and careful prepar-
ation. Read it.
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—Steve Wilson, for the killing
of Constable Dan Jenkins,
Smithville Thursday night of last
week, in the examining trial, be-
fore justice Moore, Saturday last,
after the introduction of several
witnesses by the prosecution was,
by agreement, admitted to bond
in the sum of S7,(KH) and released
from custody. County at to me*
Paul I >. Pago and attorney ': • k
Jenkins appeared for the prose-
cution and < >rgain vV Maynard for
the defense.
ROYAL AliCll M VS< >\S.
Regular convocation of I In.it rap
[Chapter, No. 95, R. A. M., U>-
: night, Saturday, l)oc. 1st. Im-
portant business and degrw>
work. A full attendance of mem-
bers requested and visiting titn-
panions cordially invited.
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—The infant child « f Mr.
Mrs. A. L. lloppe has been quite
sick the past week.
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