The Watchman (Georgetown, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 2, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 30, 1870 Page: 4 of 8
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Sad Death.—The relatives of the
deceased have requested us to publish
the following from a Waco paper—
the Register, we believe, unless we
mistake the face of the type: "On
the 1st of Aprtl, at Tuscaloosa, Ala-
bama, in a difficultv between a son
of Federal General Smith and Ran-
dolph, editor the of the Tuscaloo-
sa Monitor, in which pistol shots were
exchanged, Mr. W. H. Byrd, father of
Maj. A. J. Byrd and George Byrd, was
shot and killed. Mr. Byrd happen-
ed to be passing near the scene of the
difficulty, but was in no way partici-
pating, when he was struck down by
a stray shot from the pistol of Smith.
This is the account that reaches us
through a letter received yesterday
by Mrs. George Byrd. On yesterday
the unfortunate man was to have left
for Texas, to spend the remainder of
his days with his children.—Galves-
ton Neios.
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Killing.—Jno. S. Vandergraft shot
and killed a man by the name of Rob-
ert A. Allen, in New Orleans, on the
4th of April, 1870. The name is fa-
miliar to us, although there is a slight
change, the accused is certainly Jno.
S. Vandergraff, formerly of this city.
We have read the printed evidence
which was had before the examining
court and believe it to be conclusive
of the guilt of the party accused.
The court, after hearing the prisoner's
statement, remanded him for trial be-
fore the Criminal Court—San Antonio
Herald.
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Advertising Aphorisms.—There is
no instance on record of a well sus-
tained system of judicious adverti-
sing failing of success.
To succeed in any undertaking, one
must make himself and his cause
known-to the public whose patronage
he solicits.
Show us a businesscommuuity who
don't believe in advertising, and we
will show you a community where bu-
siness is stagnated.
The man who advertises in a liber-
al and discrete manner, is sure to
take the lead of his neighbors who
don't spend a cent for printer's ink.
For a business man to stop adver-
tising would pe equivalent to his say-
ing "I have stopped business, and
ask no more favors of the people."
Quitting advertising in dull times,
is like tearing out the dam because
the water is low. Either plan will
prevent good times from ever coming.
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An old Document.—Mr. George W.
Dillon, Circuit Clerk, handed us the
following official paper, which will re-
mind many of our readers of old
times
State of Illinois,
Virmilion County
I, Thomas
L. Morgan, do solemnly swear that
the wolf scalps produced by me, were
killed or taken by me within this
State, since the first day of May eigh-
teen hundred and twenty-five.
Thomas L. Morgan.
Sworn and subscribed to before
me, this 21st day of Februarv, A. D.
1826.
A. Williams, Clerk.
It is endorsed on the back :—
"Thomas L. Morgan's oath for 11
scalps.
A. Williams, cl'k
Filed Feb. 21,1820.
Cert issued.
Jhntvilh (III.) Commercial.
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Railroad Items.
The House Pacific Railroad Com-
mittee agree to report a bill to incor-
porate, with $4 000 ,000 of capital, the
Kansas, Indian Territory and Gulf
Company, to enable the Missouri Riv-
er, Fort Scott and Gulf Railroad Com-
pany, and the Leavenworth, Lawrence
and Galveston Railroad Company,
both of Kansas, to unite upon a sin-
gle track through the Indian Territo-
ry, to reach the Gulf. The directors
and officers are authorized to meet in
Boston. Nothing but the right of
way is given in the bill. There are
no land grants or monied subsidies.
Sidney Dillon, who built a large
part of the Union Pacific, has a claim
for $988,000 against the Boston, Hart-
ford and Erie Railroad, and has had
the sheriff levy on that part of the
road in Dutchess county.
The Illinois & Michigan Canal was
opened for navigation, from La Salle
to Loekport, on Tuesday, the 5th, and
from Bridgeport to Loekport on Tues-
day, the Ttli instant.
The route of the Missouri, Kansas
and Texas Railroad has been fixed
through Chotopa, a thriving new town
on the Neosho, a few miles north of
the Indian Territory line. The place
is to give 75,000 in its bonds, and
230 acres of land adjoining the town,
to secure the road. Mr. R.S.Stevens,
the President, in a sp'eccli at Chetopa,
said, "he presumed he betrayed no
secret when he stated that Camargo,
on the Rio Grande, was their objec-
tive point."
The decision now is that the Mis-
souri River, Fort Scott and Gulf Rail-
road must go by way of Baxter Springs,
in Kansas. The Leavenworth Tribune
says:
The Missouri, Kansas and Texas
Railroad, and the Missouri River, Fort
Scott and Gulf Railroad, are at pres-
ent running a race to the southern
State line. The latter road having
been commenced more than a year
since, has, or ought to have, a decid-
ed advantage over the former. At
present it is difficult to predict which
road will reach the goal first. Cer-
tain it is that Mr. Stevens has made
such gigantic strides of late, that the
Joy party, fearing defeat, have taken
nearly all the men from the Leaven-
worth, Lawrence and Galveston Rail-
road, and placed them at work on the
other road. This emulation will se-
cure us, in a very short time, two
roads to the southern extremity of the
State.
Only a few days ago we heard of
Girard having been reached by the I
Missouri, Fort Scott and Gulf road,
and now we learn that the road is fin-
ished to Columbus, fifteen or twenty
miles, we suppose, or something like
that, from the southern border of Kan-
sas. The road will soon be on the
way through the Indian Territory.—
G a I vent on Ne ivs.
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Information Wanted.—Mr. Joseph
Coker, an old citizen of Bexar county,
who was convicted of murder in the
second degree, and who escaped from
the guard on the 13th of June, 1869,
has been pardoned by Gov. Davis, and
his return to his family is anxiously
desired. When last heard from, he
was in Bowie county, Texas. He is
perhaps 70 years of age. The papers
at Austin, and all over Texas, are re-
quested to copy this notice.
The best of men may sometimes
fall into the gutter; but it is the
worst only who are willing to remain
there.
THE OtO FIRM
WITH NEW 800DS!
MORROW & PRICE, Georgetown, Texas.
Call the attention of their friends and
the public to the fact, that they are now
receiving their Spring* stock, which has
been purchased for cash, and which they
offer at the loicest possible figures.
Among the new goods which we have re-
ceived, we enumerate
DRY GOODS.
Prints in choicest styles, all brands at
12J cents per yard. Lawns, Chambras,
Alpacas, Ginghams and Check.
WHITE GOODS.
Plain and Plaid Nainsooks, Swiss and
Mull Muslins, Jaconets, Irish Linens and
Jaconet Edgings.
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SHIRTINGS AND SHEETINGS.
Thi •ee-quarter, four-quarter and ten-
quarter Bleached and Unbleached, all
styles. Every one can be suited.
HOSIERY.
Ladies' Hose, Gents' Half Hose, and
Gloves, a full assortment.
LADIES' & MISSES' HATS.
A fine assortment and of the latest
styles. Call and see them.
NOTIONS.
Our stock is full and complete, com-
prising Combs, Brushes Soaps, Perfum-
ery and Fancy Boxes for the Toilet, &c.
MEN & BOYS' CLOTHING.
We have a good selection of the above,
selected with care, of desirable styles, and
as cheap as the cheapest.
HARDWARE & TOOLS.
In this line, we have a large and varied
stock, comprising Saws, a choice quality;
Spirit Levels, Squares, steel and common;
Chisels, all kinds; Chains, Ox and Trace;
Sledges, Stone Hammers, Crow Bars,
Hatchets, and in fact everything you can
ask for. Come and see them.
BOOTS AND SHOES.
As heretofore, we are determined to
take the lead. Purchasing direct from
the manufacturers and keeping none but
a good article, we can give satisfaction.
A few of the " Melius" Boots now on
hand. Call soon.
SADDLERY.
Ladies' Saddles, every style; Bridles,
Bitts, Spurs, and in fact everything in
this line.
QUEENSWARE & GLASSWARE.
In these goods we defy competition.
Our assortment comprises: English,
breakfast, dinner and Tea Plates. Cups
and Saucers, English and common;
Bowls, Pitchers and Tea Sets. In glass-
ware, Plain, Fluted, Cut and Fancy Tum-
blers, Goblets, Preserve Dishes, fancy
styles; etc., etc.
GROCERIES.
Such as Coffee, Tea, a chice article;
Sugar, brown and crushed; Spice, Pepper,
Rice, Pickles, Olive Oil, Oysters, Sar-
dines, &c.
TIN WARE.
A full and complete assortment, al-
ways on hand, at lowest prices.
We have also a complete assort-
ment of Wooden ware, Castings, School
Books and Stationery; and in fact every-
thing to make up a full assortment of
General Merchandise, to which we invite
your special attention. We show our
Goods with j)leasure.
HIDES! HIDES! HIDES!
We will buy good dry stretched hides,
in exchange for Merchandise until June
1st. MORROW & PRICE.
The National Life Insiraice Conpaiy!
Nashville Tennessee.
A Southern Home Institution!
Integrity, Economy and Security.
Capital, $300,000
officers:
John M. Bass, President.
Fred. H. French, Vice-President.
Win. Henry Smith, Secretary.
Dr. J. F. Grant, General Agent.
S. A. Atchison, Medical Adviser.
D. P. Fackler, Consulting Actuary.
stockholders:
Geo. T. Lewis, Proprietor Battle Creek
Mines; B. F. Sands, Commodore U. S.
Navy; T. A. Atchison, M. D.; C. A. R.
Thompson, of Thompson, Bros. & Kelly;
Wm. II. Evans, of Evans, Fite & Co.;
J. C. McCrory, of Sperry & McCrory;
Jos. W. Allen, President Tennessee Fire
and Marine Insurance Company; Jno.
M. Bass, President of the Company; J.
W. Hoyte, M. D.; D. F. Carter, Esq.,
A. C. Carter, Merchant; S. L. Demoville,
of Demoville & Co.; J. Geo. Harris,
Paymaster, U. S. Navy; Jas. B. Craig-
head, Esq.; Jno, Portei-field, Cashier, 4th
National Bank; Jno. M. Hill, Esq.; Jas.
M. Hamilton, of Hamilton & Cunning-
ham; J. W. Maddin, M. D.; R. H. Gard-
ner, of Gardner, Buckner & Co.; A.
Hamilton, Esq., Cotton Factor; A. G.
Adams, of A. G. Adams & Co.; R. G.
Throne, of A. G. Adams & Co.; Thomas
Gibson, of A. G. Adams & Co.; Geo.
Seariglit, Merchant; M. Cockrill, Mer-
chant ; John Overton, Esq.; Daniel Hill-
man, of Hillman Bros.; Thos. D. Fite,
of Evans, Fite & Co.; French Bros., of
French Bros.; Sam. Golladay, Merchant;
G. P. Thruston, Attorney at Law; W.
II. Morgan, M. D.; J. W. Wilson, of
Wilson Co.; Thos. Chadwell, Esq.; Wm.
Stockcll, Builder; A. G. Ewing, Ewing
& Co.; Henry Ewing, Ewing & Co.: Jas.
Woodman, Esq.; Thompson Anderson,
of Fite, Anderson & Green; Fred. H.
French, Vice-President of Company;
Wm. Henry Smith, Secretary of Com-
pany ; Geo. II. Hudson, Esq.
Do you desire to make provision for
your wife and children when you are no
longer here to provide for them. If so
insure your life. SAM. P. WTRIGT,
State Agent, Houston, Texas.
Dr. W. P. BEALL,
Local Agent, Georgetown.
Dr. J. E. WALKER,
Medical Examiner.
IpUBANIv & KNIGHT, (South-east
J Corner Public Square,) Georgetown,
Texas. Wholesale and Retail dealers in
Dry Goods, Groceries, Hard ward, China,
Crockery and Queensware, Saddlery Har-
ness, Drugs, Paints and Oils, Tubs,
Buckets, Brooms, &e. Have on hand,
and are now receiving a superior Stock
of Goods, which will be sold as low as
in any other town in Texas. Purchasing
our Goods in the best markets for Cash,
we are prepared to offer inducements to
buyers, both in quantity and pi-ice. Call
and examine for yourselves. Agents for
Doty's Family Washing Machines.
W II. WARNOCK
n i & CO., George-
town, Texas, Wragon
and Carriage Factory.
All new work made of
the best Northern ma-
terial. They have a large lot of North-
ern timbers on hand, and will keep sup-
plied. Buggies and Wagons put up at
the shortest notice. Blacksmithing will
receive prompt attention, especially horse-
shoeing. None but the very best of
smiths will be employed.
T OOK OUT FOR BARGAINS.—
JJ Han is <Xr Bro.,of Brenham, will bring
a large and well selected stock of goods
to this place, which will be sold at Auc-
tion or privately, in quantities to suit pur-
chasers. These goods will be 6old lotc, so
look out for them and wait for Bargains.
The public will be further notified when
they arrive.
A NY KIND OF PRINTING done at
this office on the shortest notice.
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Foster, W. K. The Watchman (Georgetown, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 2, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 30, 1870, newspaper, April 30, 1870; Georgetown, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth235844/m1/4/: accessed June 26, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History.