The Sunday Gazetteer. (Denison, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 21, Ed. 1 Sunday, September 16, 1883 Page: 4 of 4
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tall, bat each succeeding day near
pupils applied for admission, until
Friday, when the number of white
pupils reached 541. This it filling
the house very full. In some rooms
there Is not a vacant seat, and yet we
are informed that there are many
more children ta the city who ex*
pect to enter the school Boon.
The past week has been spent
principally in grading the school,
and In thisgwork two important
points have been considered—1st,
qnulification of the pupils; ad, seat-
ing capacity ot certain rooms. Some
of the teachers are laboring under a
great disadvantage, on account of
over-crowded rooms, which cannot
be remedied until we have more
school room. And X hope our
school board will use all diligence
in their power to baaten the con-
struction of another building. The
school will suffer the loss of moch
valuable time until such room is
provided.
The teachers have taken hold of
their work with a will and energy
that cannot help but produce mark-
ed results, but in this the teachers call
for co-operative work by the patrons.
Regular and prompt attendance ta
positively indispensible to success.
It is impossible for a teacher to
instruct a pupil while it is absent
from school.
Careful examinations will be rnade
monthly, end all pupils who do not
show a good monthly record will be
dropped from their grade, hut no
pupil will be purposely retained in a
grade below their standing.
Hereafter Monday forenoon of
each week will be the only time in
which new pupils can be admitted.
There has been some slight
changes in school books, but while
these new books will be of great
value to the school, it has been so
arranged that the patrons will suffer
no additional expense.
We ask the good will and
support of the patrons, and in return
promise them our earnest work for
the welfare of their children.
Yours respectfully,
W. M. Kollock.
upon a ruling of Ike United
rt in a familiar case. It ap-
the parties arrested had taken
mselves the task of regu-
stop for want of funds. They trill have
a masting at thUM. X. Church (north)
asst Tuesday at 4 o'ciocs, tor the put-
peas ot making preliminary arranae-
—eats for a festival and supper, tha pro-
ceeds ot which to be expended in the
prslaewerthy work at beautifying the
last vesting place of the respected dead.
This la not s sectarian movement, but
should, as U no doubt will, have the ear-
tsntijteipof the. ladies generally. Get
up tha festival by all means and it will
United States Commissioner Ricketts
against them, their arrest and release
followed ae already stated. Within the
pact few days the parties have insti luted
suit in the Delta county courts against
guards, and United States District At-
torney J. C. Bigger and Commissioner
Rickefta for false imprisonment. The
arrest of the parties by the officers at the
time created considerable excitement in
Delta county and the matter was the
subject of a good deal of comment
throughout the state and now that the
tables are turned, so to speak, tllb inter-
est in the matter is revived and the pro-
ceedings will be watched by an inquisi-
tive public and the result anxiously
swatted.
Tha exmtract for building McCarthy’s
two-story brick business boom, ta be
erected on the corner of Main street and
Rusk avenue, waefet Last week. There
were six bids, as fellows: S. M. Larkin,
♦11,516: Bates * Louden, $10,756: J- T.
Phillips, $13 577! w- Hill, $10,730; 8.
Cegate, $11,047; Wm. Walts, 10,378 87)4
Mr. Walts being the lowest bidder, se-
cured the edntract. Those who are qual-
ified to express so opinion say the bid Is
low. Mr. Waits is an old and exper-
ienced contractor, and a thorough work-
man, a guarantee that the work will be
well done. Work will be commenced at
Our theater-going citizens were given a
treat last week by this popular company.
They gave three entertainments and a
matinee at the Optra House, and were
greeted with full houses throughout
The company it a large one, consisting *
of tvrenty.four people. The stiver cor-
net bend of twelve, discoursed most ex-
cellent music on the streets dally, as
well as at night. Mr. Stutts is to be
congratulated on haring secured such an
excellent company, eeveral of whom ate
far above the average who visit our state
heralded by dsssllng press notices. It is
also worthy of mention that the members
of his company are all ladies and gentle-
men, who command the resoect of every
one with whom they come in contact.
The company opened in this city Mon-
day night with that popular drama, “A
Celebrated Case,’4 in which Mr. Stutts
appeared as John Renaud, the brave sol-
dier and gafley slave, Mrs. Stutts as Ma-
deline, Mias May Clare as Valentine and
Mr. C. T. Wolf as D’Aubterre and little
Ivy aa Adrienne-. It would be useless (or
Us to make special mention when all aid
so well. We cannot refrain, however,
from saying s kind word for Miss Ivy, a
sweet little girl of three and one-hatf
years. She performed her part admira-
bly, and her childish songs were greeted
with rapturous applause. Tbs following
nights were presented The Two Orphans
and East Lynne. Both pieces were well,
rendered. Thera is no denying the fact
that the company made a decidedly fa-
vorable impression during their brief
stay in Denison, and if they come this
way again they will be greeted with lib-
eral patronage.
Those who are opposed to the theater
aa having demoralizing influences, can-
not make such a criticism of the Stutts
company. They present nothing but
plays elevating In tone, and which teach
great moiai lessons, and nothing is al-
lowed gross or sensual in language or
action. Mr. Stutts is himself a gentle-
man of refinement, who labors to elevate
the profession he follows, and is'deserv-
ing of the encouragement of all good peo-
ClNCINNATI, Sept. 9.
Friend Murray :
According to promise I drop a few
lines.
Arriving in Louisville at 6 a. m.
on tbe 5th, after a very pleasant ride
from Denison, I found the Exposition
a very fine display, though not up to
my anticipation, much space yet be-
ing vacant, but rapidly filling, and
it is claimed ail will be fall, end tbe
Exposition at the best about Oct. 13.
In the wool and cotton machinery,
agricultural tools and machines, col-
lections of woods, polished and
rough, archaeological collections,
and fine arts hall the displays were
very lasge, fine and complete. In
horticultural and agricultural pro-
ducts tbe displays are meagre.
The Electric railway, running a
circle ot about a mite in the park,
carrying three coaches, accommo-
dating, when full, 60 to 80 passen-
gers, is an attraction. My stay was
too short to permit of an examina-
tion of the exhibits as I should like.
Tbe 6th I spent in Lexington most
pleasantly with wife’s relations, the
Bells, and my old Prolessor in Ken-
tucky University and the State Col-
lege.
Yesterday, the 8th, I came here
in tbe evening, spent a few hours in
the Exposition here, which is small
compared with Louisville, yet more
polished, and in the horticultural
and agaicultural halls exceedingly
beautiful and quite extensive. , Also
in tbe department of iron, steel, and
wood working machinery very fine.
To-day I spent in visiting tbe late
Dr. Jno. A. Wardler’s home at
North Bend. I was most courteous-
ly entertained by Mrs. Warder, her
daughter Anna, and son. Prof. Rob-
ert. The latter showed me among
the rare collection of trees and
plants made by bis father, after
which a simple, but exquisitely neat
dinner was enjoyed. Then rare col-
lections of books, etc., were shown
me, and many neyer to be forgotton
courtesies shown me by this refined
and highly moral family of Friends,
commonly termed “Quakers.”
The residence is a magnificent
stone and brick building in the most
substantial and tasty style ot archi-
tecture, finished inside with a great
variety of woods selected by Dr.
Warder himself, varnished or oiled
to show tbe natural grain.
I start for Philadelphia this 8 p. m.
Yours Very Respectfully,
T. V. Munson.
The building occupied as a blacksmith
and wagon shop by George Lake, on the
earner of Main street and Fannin are-
nas, was dsatroyad by fin about 3 o’clock
Wednesday morning. The building be-
longed to a sister ot Dr. Ache son, and
was insured for gaoo. It was a small
frame, worth tour or five hundred dol-
lars. A little water would have extin-
guished the fire when first discovered,
but when the fire company got on the
ground the pump wouldn’t work. Water
was obtained in time to save the neigh-
boring building, occupied by City Clerk
RadeMT. There n little doubt the house
VU her on fire. £_„ - —--;—_
Mr. L. Bala has been engaged several
weeks passed paintings couple of scenes
for tha theater, and alto the drop cur-
tain. There are two or three spaces on
tbe our tain still untsken, and we notice
several oi our beet (but we fear not the
moat eaterpri sing) business houses re-
main unrepresented. This drop curtain
forass a very attractive advertisement,
and Hve merchants, 6t.aU others, stand
in their own light if they don't take ad-
vantage of It One of the scenes which
Mr. Sals has just finished is an ancient
street, and the other a wood. They are
both wall executed.
Several publie-epirited citizens of Sher-
man hats organised a company entitled
The Sherman Blooded Stock and Driv-
ing Association, and have applied for a
charter. Tbe organisation does not
seem to lack tor money, and and sic
now looking oat a good location near the
city for a race track. This is just what
Denison citizens should have done long
ago, and thus reaped the benefits that
will now probably accrue to Sherman.
We are getting too slow tor aa eaterpris-
We cal) the attention of everybody to -these important additions to oar house
and aasofounce that we have just completed elegant rjoms on the front of our sec-
ond floor which have been fitted and furnished in the best possible manner. We
are now ready to compare with any house in North Texas in this line, and think
our facilities for carrying on the business will equal If not surpass those of anv
other house in the country, from the fact that our house is large, rooaos spacious,
partitioned and furnished in the most suitable style.
OUR DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT
will be opened on the tst day of September, under the management of Mrs. Bettie
Fry, a lady of great- experience in this line, who wifi be assisted by an accom-
plished lady from the fashion able dressmaking establishment of tpe east, conse-
quently we can guarantee all work, aoch as cutting, fitting, etc.
OUR MILLINERY DEPARTMENT
will be opened on the 15th of September under the direction of an experienced
manager. We will spare no peine in securing the most competent milliners to be
found east, and will do our best to make our millinery establishment the leading
one of the country. Our purchases in this line hate been large, our goods of the
best quality and style. We ask an inspection of these departments and will
guarantee satisfaction. We call attention also to our. stock of s
n ia^Afndsr night. The
fl Tocos s to the office through a
ad secured $75. How he got
being dataetsd la a mystery.
srgett, pastor of the M. K.
lovth, preached a sermon last
lainat patronising tha theatres.
the principal eastern cities, to be the
best American play ever written. The
scenery in itself will be a feature, especi-
ally the famous Brooklyn Bridge illumi-
4 nation.
Min Dixie in Sherman.
Mias Dixie Crooks will sing at the
Opera House in Sherman next Tuesday
A gentleman from Sherman in-
night.
forms us that the citizens are determined
to make the entertainment the event of
of the season, and that the Opera House
will be packed. We understand quite a
large party of Miss Crooks* admirers will
go over from Denison
By insuring with A. R. Collins A
a., fir* insurance agents. They
prssaat a foil Una ot responsible
It would cer-
tainly be a very appropriate way of show-
ing appreciation of home talent. Miss
Crooks will be supported by the beet
talent Sherman has to offer, and our
neighboring town is not lacking in this
respect.
We will endeavor to keep the beat retail store in the city, and will continue the
jobbing business on our second floor. Give us a call. Respectfully,
Sherman, Texas, August 37, *883, IB. G, HALL.
r
F. G. PROAS,
*
Manufhetnrer of*
fill CltiARB
The Church Messenger speaks of a re-
cent “ con firm ant” as having renounced
the errors of tbe Roman Church. We
wisii Rev. Atkin had pointed out in what
Here is a good
those errors consist,
chance for a little rrligious ventilation
all around, and as the readers of the
GassttXxr are seekers after knowledge,
we would be pleased to publish a few able
articles from a '‘Romanist” and a "True
Churchman,” giving the truths aa well as
the “errors” oi both claimants, just to
see which side has the best of the argu-
ment.
M THE FAMOUS “PUFF” MOM
Is the Best in the market. Factory 49
to Murra’ys Printing House, DENISON
Capt. Doughty’s familiar face baa been
Been on our streets the past week. He
is still in the lightning rod business, but
we have not yet succeeded in pursueding
him to erect a rod on his own corpus to
protect hirarelt from heaven’s thunder-
bolts, notwithstanding he reads a chap-
ter from Ingersoll’s sacriiigioua lectures
every morning aa a sort of devotional
exercise before meals.
II tha proprietor ot the Opera House
would have order preserved in the gal-
lery during the progress ot entertain-
ments, be would confer an appreciative
fhvor upon the ladies and gentlemen who
attend to witness the performance. The
whittling and uproar kept up by hood-
lums Is disgusting, and makea it almost
Impossible to bear what U said on the
stage. We believe there are one or more
policemen at each entertainment, who
pan in on their •‘stars," but if they do
net preserve order we ennaot understand
what claim they have upon the comps-
niea that they should he dead-headed.
Bierne A Stent on’s new sign suspend-
ed over the canter of Main street cannot
fell of its purpose if to attract attention
la its object. It has the appearance of a
huge double heeded anaconda, but we
ore net certain whether it was the artist's
purpose to represent the store about to
swnllow the pubHc or the public the
atom. Then, agnin viewed from the
other end, it looks very much aa though
the huge animal was thirsting tor the
contents of Libbe’s saloon across the
Inter pup about six months
seek ted. Had locked round its
lost n collar. Will give $10
rery.
W. W. Lamhuw,
Pawn Broker.
con Clerk, bus Incas agent of
RCtVRMg Clftilff
St. Louis, Mo., Sept. 13,1883.
Frank M. Robinson, Denison, Texas:
‘ ‘ Goods are ready. Car ordered on switch.”
. .. '' '■ •_^ , -
Buck’s Stove Co.
The delay has disappoint-
Supporting the brilliant young actress,
Mabel Norton, and the favorite American
comedian, Frank Cotton, will appear at
McDougaU's Opera House, Thursday
evening, Sept, so, in the celebrated
American Comedy, made famous by the
late £. A. Sothern, entitled “Lord Dun-
drary,” or “Our American Cousin.*’ This
company hat a standard reputation
throughout Texas, and with the finest
band and orchestra that visits this state
this season, is a sufficient guarantee that
n great treat is in store for our amuse-
ment loving people.
From time to time the clergy take
upon themselves the task of denouncing
theatres and theatre goers, but it’s very
much like blowing against the wind.
Better by far if these clergymen would
use their endeavors to elevate the tone of
the theatres. Aa excellent moral lec-
tures may be taught on the stage as from
the pulpit. Cultivate a pure taste among^
the people and the theatre will not give
offeree, and no class of teachers have a
batter opportunity to do this than the
clergy themselves.
We Understand there is a .probability
at an early day, of the capital stock
of the First National Bank of
this city, being Increased. .If this is
done, Vad there is little doubt of it, Our
business men and capitalists will be in
vited to lake stock. The First National
Bank Is one of the soundest banking in-
stitutions in the west, and no doubt we
have a number of men oi means that
Mrs- W. B. Boss has gone to Chicago
and other eastern cities on a visit, to be
abeent until sometime in November. We
had noticed the mayor was a regular at-
tendant at the theater last week, and was
having a good time generally with the
boys, which we thought a little singular
until we caught on to the above item.
Mr. T. V. Munson, returned from Lou-
isville Thursday, summoned by tele-
graph, on account of the dangerous ill-
ness of his little boy.
Dave Meyer, of the poatoffiee, has in-
troduced a new nickel cigar, named after
that popular Trxaa paper. The Siftings.
It is a long filler, and we have not seen
a superior cigar for the price in the
market. If it keepa up to its present
standard, it cannot fail to become popu-
The above explains itself,
ed many of my customers, but when you read this I expect
to be fully prepared to do as advertised,
va Murray’*
toll of priat-
A Saw Enterprise.
Tbe Flag Store has a flaming adver-
tisement in this issue, of their New En-
terprise which was announced in this
paper some time since, would soon he in-
augurated. Th ey will open next Mon-
day an exclusively cash ,clothing store.
We have looked over their stock, and can
assure our readers they have a magni fl-
ee nt stock in all lines. Their purpose is
to sell at greatly reduced prices, from
what has been seen in this city hereto-
fore. Selling for cash oolv they can af-
ford to do business on close margina,and
haying a resident buyer in New York
they can and will take advantage of all
bargains in the eastern markets. Goods
will be received weekly, so that their
stock will always he found complete.
—
The city council should make It oblig-
atory upon persons to take out permits
before erecting buildings of any kind
within the corporate limits. This is
dona in nearly every other city foe siae
of Deaiaou ia the state, and is a good
law. It ia valuable aa a record ot tbe
improvements going oa, and besides,
would add a little revenue to the city ex-
chequer.
Miss Dixie Crooks, ot this city, and
Miss Rosser, of Dallas, were greeted by
a crowded house at Paris last week. It
p said to have been a perfect ovation,
the young ladies being greeted with a
Tbe Gate City has joined the
Sherman Democrat in publishing
Christian forgeries, leaving its read-
ers to infer they are genuine docu-
ments. The Gate City’s batch ia “A
letter from Jesus Christ,” '‘King
Agabu’s Letter to our S-vior,”
“Our Saviour’s Answer,” and Ten-
lux’s Description of Jesus Christ."
There is no evidence that Jesus ever
wrote but once, and that is the New
Tet lament’s account of bis writing
on tbe ground, and there ia no de-
scription of bis personal appearance,
extant, written by any one who.ever
saw him. ■ . *
The safest and best investment
that can be made with surplus money
is in real estate. Lots can be pur-
chased from A. R. Collins & Co.
on monthly payments. They also
have several very desirable pieces of
residence property that they offer for
sale.
We have purchased the largest
and best selected stock of heating
and cooking stoves that have ever
been offered in this market.
Lebfkk & Box.PRICK.
Fruit asd Garden Farms.
A- R. Collins & Co. have several
choice frait farms for feale. Also
unimproved lands adapted for fruit
and garden purposes. Call and ex-
Tbe city editor of the Evening Gate
City ia trying to get oa the good side ot
tha police. It’s no use, however. That
half eoluma was labor lost. If you foil
into Judge Nevin’s clutches, you might
David L. Payne, “the Oklahoma
boomer” president, J. B. Cooper,
treasurer, C. B. Calvert, secretary,
and A. W. Hernes, assistant secre-
tary, officers of the Oklahoma com-
pany, were arrested at Wichita,
Kansas, on the ixtb, upon a warrant
issued by tee United States commie-
It was reported in this city Tuesday,
that Will Elser had been run over by a
train at Fort Worth, catting off his leg
at the thigh. Mrs. Dr. Morrison, his
mother, went to the Fort to see him, but
oa arrival found her son alive and well.
It was asaeeot “tbe man that looks like
me.” -A man who resembled Mr. Baler
awtwith the accident, bat we did not
Jeam his name.
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