The Albany Echo. (Albany, Tex.), Vol. [1], No. [40], Ed. 1 Friday, February 22, 1884 Page: 3 of 4
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THE ALBANY ECHO.
FRIDAY. I KBRUARY
ECHO.
aJ~]iW4.
CKs k Miiff,
AND
Li VE STOCK
100
SECTIONS OF LAND
Now is the time to lease your land* be-
fore it is everlastingly too late. We have
numerous sections to lease.
CLARKE & MEYER.
Land to Lease.
Fifteen sections of land in a body, with
lasting water on it, located in Stephens
and Shackelford counties, on Battle
Creek. Will be leased to the highest
bidder for three or live years. Apply to
Clarke & Mkykr
Cattle For Sale.
We have for sale 800 head of stock cat-
now in a pasture in Clay county. Will
be delivered and counted out in spring, as
soon as there is sufficient grass to
enable purchaser to handle cattle. A.
rare bargain Is offered. Apply to or ad-
dress
CLARKE & MEYER.
Albany, Texas.
For Sale.
A fine ranch in Shackelford county—
4(140 acres, well watered. As good grass
asthore is in the state. Two miles from a
station on the Central railroad. Hub-
bard's creek, a large stream of living wat-
er, runs through the ranch. Excellent
cattle, horse, or sheep ranch. Apply to
or addiess
CLARKE & MEYER,
Albany, Texas.
id Meal
; feed,
Cotton Seed
for stock 1
at
W. R. MOORE & CO.'S.
The grand jnry was discharg
yesterday evening, having
found only five indictments.
. A large lot of hoop skirts just ar-
rived at Manning's, 33
The hours of opening knd
closing the bank are 9 a. m. to
4 p. m.
—Eggs at Harttteld's.
32
— Blanket lined duck suits at $7.50 at
Manpiug's. 36
P. G Holcomb returned Tues-
day from Graham, where he
had been in attendance 011 the
United States court as graud
juryman.
Sorghum
and millet feed for sale at
W. R. Moore «& Co.'s.
—Sulphur by
Hope's Drug Si"
tiL'
4f
pound orbarrrel at
40
—Just received, large assortment ladies'
and Misses' hand-made ar«a custom-made
French Kid and other styles of Shoes.
i0 R ose^k Keener.
—If you need a j wagon I can sell
you the Jackson or Daisy that I guaran-
tee to give satisfaction.
34 E. R. Manning.
W. R. Moore bought twenty
head of cow ponies of J. N.
Lemond this weeK, at $40 per
head.
—Remember that the place to get a
square meal is at Charley Hartfleld's res-
taurant, on the west side of the square. 40
8®*Don't forget that 1 have corn for
sale.
38 E. R. Manning.
For Sale,
The "Casino" saloon property, con
sisting of one new billiard table, one new
pool table, a fine lot of pictures, good
counter and bar fixtures, the best lot of
glassware in any saloon in Texas, all
the fixtures necessary for a club-
room, frame building 20x30 011 Main
street, lot 25x150. Apply at once to
Clakkk & Mkykr.
Albany, Texas.
Ranch for Sale.
We have some very desirable ranch
property in Shackelford county for sale
and lease. One ranch we call particular
attention to, four sections of land, stone
dwelling house with three rooms, large
rock corrals, sheep shed, living water,
live acres in cultivation. We can •offer
extra inducements to persons desiring
this property. CLARKE & MEYER.
For Sale.
A neat little ranch of four sections, well
watered. Near the salt works, Shackel-
ford county. Apply to
CLARKE & MEYER.
Stock Cattle for Sale.
A one fourth interest in one thousand
stock cattle located in Tom Green county,
all from half to full blood Durham and
Hereford. A splendid opportunity to
buy a good stock of cattle. These cattle
will lie for s*le thirty days, as after that,
time spring calves will come and they
will be withdrawn. For prices and par-
ticulars call on or address
CLARKE & MEYER,
Albany, Texas.
For Sale.
Section!!' 46, 48, 50, 52. 54. 56. and 58. in
block 11, and section 62 in block 12, T. &
P. R. R. survey in Shackelford county.
This land was bought from the State at
$1.00 per acre. Three payments have
been made. Price $2.00 per acre to the
owner, purchaser to pay out from the
State.
CLARKE & MEY^ER.
FOR SALE.
JERSEY BULLS.
One four year old thoroughbred Jersey
bull, thoroughly acclimated and no dan-
ger from disease.
.Also one thoroughbred'Jersey bull
calf. For terms apply to
CLARKE A MEYER.
The fine milk qualities of the Jerseys is
well known, and if you want to improve
your stock don't fail to get one of ihese
tine animals.
New Lumber Yard.
Wlicil yOll want a. bill of ppoo«I 1 uinbci
call 011 the new lumberyard north of the
depot where you will find everything
usually kept 011 a first-class yard. I have
in stock all kinds of rough and dressed
lumber, also shingles, doors, sash, blinds.
mouldings, etc., etc.
J. R. Wki.i.s.
37
To Whom It May Concern.
Parties wishing any dentistry work done
oltr.nl 1 <...11 <.n '.tn A liillt'M i t Rl'IICkl'tT S
should call on Dr. Alcurn at Bruckner s
pharmacy, where he may be found lor
the next week.
40
Gentlemen's Clothing
Repaired and cleaned by Mrs. S. J. Cole
man, north-east corner of the square
Will also do a limited amount of washing
for gentlemen. If you have any clothing
that needs cleaning give me a trial and 1
will guarantee satisfaction.
MRS. S. J. COLEMAN.
Albany, Feb. 21,1884. _____
„w Those who might be in doubt,
about Cooper's Sheep Dip being the cheap-
est and most effective can be convinced
bv asking Dr. Culver or Simon Gutinian,
hothofwhom have been very successful
and pronounce It the Boss Sheep I hp. "3
Fire Insurance.
All needing policies written
on their property can have
them placed in the best compa-
ines by seeing Campbell &
Hill. 18
R
—(Jo see J
lunjber.
Wells when you want
—Hot Scotch, Tom
Punch, etc., at the Casin
Jerry, Rum
.loon." 21
John Haagerty, Esq., of Belle-
ville, Austin county, Texas,
spent several days in Albany
tbis week.
When
you want to buy
grain and seed cheap go to
W. R. MOORE & CO.'S,
They
Are Headquarters.
—Heavy woolen Underwear at reduced
prices tor cash. R0S9& Keener. 30
—Rose & Keener's motto is, "Cash will
Buy Goods Cheap." 39
Last Tuesday evening a party
of young folks gathered at the
residence of Dr, Baird, and
spent a very enjoyable time.
—1 dozen different styles men's nobby
hats, cheap foj/casli.
40 Rose & Keener.
—Clear Lake, the best whiskey ever
brought to this market, at the Casino
Saloon. 63
fligyPleuty of Cooper's Sheep Dip on
hand at E. R. Manning's. 38
A. McLaury, Bob Bark ley,
and Dick Petty, citizens of Cal-
lahan county, were in atten-
dance at court this week.
—A good pairof irtcn's full stock Boots
for $2.00 at Rose $ Keener's. 39
BSTlf you want a stove-pipe hat, you
can get it at Manning's. 38
JiSf Rubber Paint—the best paint now
on the market, ready mixed, for sale at
Hope's drug store. 38
Look out for Henry Palm our
county assessor, he will make
an official call on you during
the present month.
—A large assortment of Genuine Buck-
skin Gloves at reduced prices can be found
at Rose & Keeirfr's. ^ 39
Pure wines and liquori
purposes, at the Texas Centi
edlcinal
0011. 38
B® The American
ing Machine at
30
No.
7, Silent Sew-
Manning's.
"I.ED ASTHAY.'*
The Albany Amat<ur Dramat-
ic Clul .
The Performances I.
Saturday Nights 1
fit of the Put '
1st Friday and
rthe Bene-
School.
_ Try a sack of the New Process
flour, at Creswell <ft Williams. 38
40
-Boys' Jeans i^nits.
Boys' (Jasimer Suits,
Cash bargain-*,
' R08K & KKKNeR.
A. D. Kerr, deputy district
surveyor of the Baylor land dis-
trict, formerly a resident of Al-
bany, but now a resident of
Seymour, was in town this
week on business.
25 barrels of Ripi
tuckey whiskey
from the bonded 1
at the Texas Cen
nd Samuel's Ken-
eech Rum, direct
uses of Kentucky,
laloon. 38
—Great
Rose & Keei
reluct
jejfer's.
uction iu heavy clothing at
39
a®"Now is the time to buy seed pota-
toes. E. 11. Manning has a fresh sup-
ply. 38
In attendance at court from
the northern part of the county
we noticed Judge Ledbetter, E.
Prankel, J. M. Bennett, E. M.
Bennett, Dr. Culver, W. P. Van
devert, J. L. Thorp.
—Rose & Kaener sell Undershirts for 25
cents, Drawcue for 25 cents, 1 dozen cot-
ton socks for/50 cents. 39
J®*My mesquite posts are iroing fast.
delay if you wish to
at, 10 cents, don't
buy,
38
E. R. Manning.
Fresh Bread baked every day
at Charlie's Restaurant. * 7
The Richardson and Burns
stone store houses will soon be
ready for occupancy. They
have the finest fronts in town,
being composed amost entirely
of glass.
BjaTStiil in the lead—my "Smoky Hill"
flour.
38 E. R. Manning.
Regina, La
Key West cigars,
saloon.
Beauty/mid Flon
rs, 1 Texas
loresta, all
Central
38
It you want to iwike a good trade, or go
and see your gfrl.jry the Texas Central
conversation wl\isjdy. 38
Jacobs & Fisher will have a
splendid two-story rock busi-
ness house adjoin-ng the bank,
when finished. Mr. McDonald
is doing some good work, that
will recommend hiin to parlies
It had been ii^ity generally
known for the past t\vo weeks
that our youn people were re-
hearsing a play which they in-
tended to present, and donate
the entire net proceeds to the
public school. The first per-
formance came off Friday night,
as advertised, and though a
drizzling rain fell all day and
night the house was fairly fiiied.
with (he most intelligent and
refined of our citizens, who
showed their appreciation by
preserving the best of order
frou beginning to end. The
pl^y is a long, five act one and
required fully two hours and a
half to present it, but the inter-
est of the audience did not flag
at any time. Even since it was
first talked of there were those
who, though they did not pre
diet a total failure, shook their
heads with owlish wisdom, and
shrugged their shoulders as it
to say, "too heavy 1"
Following is a cast of char-
acters :
Rodolph C)iondoce,D. H. Meyer.
Hector Plabide, Peter Hart.
Mount Godine, Ed. Rye.
George Dj Lesparre, F. B Ja-
cobs.
Major O'.Tara, J. J. Meyer.
Latontaiie, E. R. Manning.
Robert, iVillie Baird.
Armande Chondoce, Miss Flora
Hope
Mathilie, Miss Laura Rockwell.
Suzanje O'Haia, Miss Mattie
Hope.
Countess, (mother of Rodolph),
Mrs. W. A Davis.
Soplia, Miss Laura Holcombe.
Bareness, (mother of Annande),
Ms. Ed Russell,
I&tive modesty forbids our
saying anything about the
pai?-we took in the performance,
bul we only echo the general
vejdict when we say that Mr.
H rt, as Hector Placide, the
giardian angel of Armande,
aid 1 he man of many commiss-
ims, had a true conception of
'he character he portrayed, and
evinced an amount of dramatic
taient not often found in an
—Lemons at Hartfleld's.
—See the new lumber yard and gflt
prices. _ 3/
fifgyKree delivery of goads at Man-
nino-'s. '^8
D. R. Britt, well known in
this community, at present
county attorney of Baylor conn
ty, was in town this week.
—Rose & Keener have a large stock of
Rubber Boots, Arctic Overs'" "S, 'men's
women's and children's jmink v -lanajils. 3j
Ejy'l'hoge needing nice blankets and
overcoats will call early !i,r,t-reduc-
ed the price on both ai (I thi y are going
tast.
00 M.
—Man cannot live on meat alone,
therefore go to Chart y Hariiii M's res-
taurant, where you will get breau and
everything else that Lelougs to a good
meal
wishing to put up good houses. amaleUr; Miss Flora Hope,
30 however, as Armande, the hero-
ine of the play, scored the suc-
cess of the evening. And while
we do not wish to be accused of
flattery, truth compells us to
say that she was just splendid.
And in the chamber scene be-
tween her and Rodolph brought
tears to the eyes, not only of
women, but strong men. Miss
Laura Rockwell, in the char-
hliae, came u d to
Capt. Robson. the old pro-
prietor of the Echo, 'eft yester-
day morning for Galveston to
attend the Mardi Gras festivi-
ties. He will bt? gone about
ten days, and wilt during his
11IRDM1
Tinware, Queens ware, Glassware, Lamps,etc.
Agent for WHITE and NEW HOME SEWING MACHINES,
ST (J DEB IK ER WAGONS, CHARTER OAK STOVES,
GLIUDO and SCOTT FENCE WIRE.
West side of Square, ALBANY, TEXAS.
GEO. C. REEVES,
Dealer in
SADDLES, HARNESS,
Leggins, Spurs, Quirts, and Everything
in the Saddlery Line.
Still and California Saddles,
Rigged With Califoria Leather.
Albany, Texas.
ALBANY FEED STORE.
W. R. MOORE & CO.,
DEALERS I3ST
Corn, Oats, Hay, Bran, Shorts, Cotton
Seed, Cotton Seed Meal,
And all kinds ftf Grain and Feed sold at Lowest Market Price
ALBANY,
CAR LOAD LOTS A SPECIALTY.
1127
TEXAS.
house built. Indeed, we do not
see why performances could not
be given once a month, the pro-
ceeds to go towards building a
good hall, for our own use and
the use of traveling troups. The
young folks would enjoy it and
be benefitted. To our mind
there is nothing more refining
and intellectual than to listen to
a good dramatic representation.
There is dramatic talent here
out of which a first-class ama-
teur club could be formed, that
could play almost anything in
the range of the drama.
ALBANY FEED STORE.
Farmprs,
Sheepmen mill cattlemen
Take notice. We are Headquarters
For grain and feed. We have in stock
10,000 bushels corn,
5,000 bushels oats,
1.000 bushels cotton seed,
25,000 pounds cotton seed meal.
'25,000 pounds bran and shorts,
100 bushels sorghum seed,
100 bushels millet seed,
Which we
are selling at the lowest
market quotations. Car load lots
a specialty.
W. R. Moore & Co.
—We mean business—Cash will buy
goods cheap. 40 Rose & Keener.
Chopped Wheat
the Best Feed out i'or Horses,
at
W. R. MOORE & CO'S.
—Bargains Bargains, Bargains! Try
us. 40 Rose & Keener.
—Kentucky Club, Sideboard, and Mon-
arch whiskies, the best made, are to be
found at the Casino Saloon. 29
—Brown linen. Blue linen, Percal and
Cheviot Shirts, and other Sebeaper grades
of gentlemen's shirts. Bargains here.
40 Rose & Keener.
nice assortment of Flower Seeds
at K. R. Manning's. 35
Petit Jurors.
Following is a list of petit ju-
ro«8 for first week of court: J.
H. Tate, J. I. Spence, T. M.
Richardson, Jack Norman, Lee
Hufstutler, Thos. Hazelwood,
J. C. Jacobs, T. P. Tackett, Tom
Tanksley, J. A. Shelton, W. E.
Gregg, II. W. Weddington, S. S.
McCathren, J B. Elam, J. G.
Royle, W. M. Broyls, Chas.
Burnett, R. M Coffee.
f" L;i l ire
1 Manning's.
h's CJjp.'Ji'i) fct'<
absence represent the Echo.
t,,. it fullest emtestation, and
• r .i- . ' v. it , ,
- 'jived the ghter mast ad
px?' Plop in at Mam.iug.ganu "The | ni.fabi V. Miss Mattie
Little iebie" eig*r. • £j,,pe> as tl,e yourfg lady who
—When you are hungry and yearn for
something good to eat do not fail *"> try
Charley Hartfleld's restaurant, the best
and only first class restaurant in Albany .40
District Court.
Up to date the following cas
es have been disposed of: Hen-
ry Crane vs. Rachel Crane, di
voroe granted ; Tol'.n Gall away!
jvs. C. J. Sceaviy, suit on note,
dismissed at cost of plaintiff;
40
J. C. Lynch, S. J. Conner, and
Jack Norman returned from
Weatherford last Saturday,
where they had been on bu
siness.
—Boots and Shoes for men and boys.
Bargains in this line.
40
Rose & Keener.
jSTAtE. R. Manning's, everything in
his line that you want, but it takes the
cash to get it.
-Stetson Hats In
the latest fiiyles at
Rose & Keener's.
fVUj
of ihe
term of
Grand
Following is a lis1
grand jurors -at this term 01
V ! (j 1 i.'.rp, R Man
a*...- a. T,
;;
Of,
pin
Kevno ds,
w. e5;-;.;
$'
"IS
twe
J.
r-M
no °P
yu-idpit.y ,H-t,r j;,play any partfe-
ul^r talei.it, but brought down
the house in *'La de Dah," in
A.
which we took the part of scape
:4 at.,.-i.- „s. at> the high-
prefiiinre . old Countess, was
-yt'1-' " "fafrly outdid herself.
1 ul RuS'sell in the role of
Tbc Histrionics Last Night.
This popular dramatic club
gave another of their chaste en-
tertainments last evening at
Shields' Opera House. By re-
quest of many ladies and gentle-
men who were not able to attend
the representation last weak, the
comedy of "Led Astray,"was re-
produced, a play now command-
ing a permanent place on the
boards, a position accorded it as
the production of the fertile gen-
ius of Dion Boucicauit. Space
wili not permit us to give the de-
tails of the plot and denouement
of the piece; suffice to say, it af-
fords illimitable scope for emo-
tional, ecceutric, humorous, atsc*
Hopkins & Brown vs. 0. L. j character acting. The leading
Lockett, suit on note and fore- characters were sustained by
closure of mortage, dismissed at ^ ,0Ja ^°Pe>. "-"lighter of
.. r 1 • .-«• 1-1 t r 1 1 our popular dauggist, and Deed
flos t of plaintiffs; I. L. kh v< | H. Meyei- who personated Ar-
vs. J W. Ga<c^,<s^pesl'.aijon,i rna„4e aad Eodolph OhanOice
rHsp^ctivbi'j". The other jvatt « f
the cast was wt;l! sustained hy
dismissed at cost of plaintiff;
J. J. Wray vs." Heath & Rain-
bow for damages death of de the parties named in our notice
, , u ,, . -j ■ oi Friday and Saturday nights
fendant Heath suggested ano ((J|)tmuimnellt8.
case continued to make his
- r ' l-w«,l , J.VUDOOU iu 1110 i uic \ji
\vC ' ' nTT'' " " ~ "Hiestione.-? ,-1-'iLe Vfressy Countess made a
W m. 1 uT*£
—(Jail around to
and be happy-
0 ;•
.w lumberyard
37
a fresh stock of alcohol just received at
he Texas Central saloon.
Our young friend VV. C. Crow-
der, who has been spending
some time among his friends in
Albany, left Wednesday morn __Everything 'in the way of lorageat
ing for the Yellow House Can- Jacobs &MeCombs\ w
—Rose & Keener have on hand a nice
line of Gent's Neck-wear at bottom fig-
nres lor cash.
gQ I<'resh ap(^^.nt Hartfleld's. 32
Mr. Phillips, who was arrest-
ed on a charge of cattle stealing
last week, on a warrant fiom
Comanche county, was honora
bly discharged. We have been
unable to learn Hie particulars,
but there was something wrong,
as Mr. Phillips was immediate
'v discharged after reaching
Comanche.
['kick's
yon.
_The poet says ' Man want* but littie
here below, nor wants that little ion/.
One of the wants of the average iniui is warranted to give satisfaction,
something good to eat, which yoilAviU ^'- warn. a, r,^(, & ke
Baking Powdkb at
Manning's
—-All Custom-made Shoes sold by us
get at Hartfleld's restaurant.
ener.
good lift and acquitted herself
with great credit. Miss Laura
Holcomb, in the character she
had, did well, but the part did
not call for much acting. Messrs.
Ed Rye. E. R. Manning, Bird
Jacobs, J. J. M'yer and Master
Willie Baird, 111 their respective
parts, came fully up to the ex-
pectation of their friends,'and
received many compliments
from the audience. Altogether
it was a grand success, and the
Histrionic Club has reason to
be proud of it.
The same play was repeated
on Saturday night to a good
audience.
We hope to see the club or
ganize on a firm footing, and
ere long to see a good opera
heirs defendants ; Ex parte
Edward A. Glover, application
for -license to practice law,
granted. Mr. Glover recently
came here from Tennessee.
Simon Guttman vs. E. M, and
J. F. Bennett, jury trial, verdict,
for plaintiff.
German Millet Seed
Go to Jacobs & McCoinb's for Millet
Seed. 39
For headache
ralgia. back ai
C. Wel(!h, at ;
paint.
f,h ache, ear ache, neu-
d sore eyes, call 011
xas Central, for pain
38
stock of boots aud shoes and
hats is now complete, which I continue
to sell at low prices.
38 r It. xAsm
The audience was large and re-
spectable—and let us add, the
most orderly we have seen inside
of a place of amusement; but
there is nothing surprisine in
the latter, after one torfr a
a glance over ae house, aud
noticed so .many evidences of
refinement and cultivation
among the ladies and gentle-
men. Miss Ida Manni«cr'« r«i.-
didon of the Staccato '
sisled by Miss Flora, with
Diano accompaniment, added
much to the pleasure of the
evening, as did -o the dance
and songs of Mis i a . Hope.
Among the a !<>: *ys in a
tem'anco on district court thic
—Overcoats, h«-i v.,
blanket line I Suits
sold befort t u . • a
40
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