Denison Daily Herald. (Denison, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 19, Ed. 1 Monday, September 23, 1878 Page: 2 of 8
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PUBLIC RU SCHOOL.
Eagerly as our people who have
been cngngod in the various pursuits
of life, the educational interests of
the city have, by no means, been
neglected. A momentary view of
what has been accomplished will be
sufficient for our present purpose.
It is to bo observed that Denison
has, for four years, been enjoying
the benefit ot a first-class public,
tree school, taught in a first-class
school building. This is the result
ot a due appreciation of the advan-
tages to be derived from providing
for tho proper education of tbo
young.
Our public school building, erected
in 1874, at a cost of *50,000, and
tho school rauiiituincd tliorein, nt
an unnuul expense of 85,000 have
proved an investment of inestimable
valoo to the city, ample provision
having Uius been made tor the In-
struction of all tfie children who
desire to attend school.
During tho past year, seven hun-
dred and fifty-seven pupils received
instruction in our citjT public schools.
Nine teachers were employed, tho
schools having been kept in oper-
ation ten consccutivo montiis. The
present session lias opened very
auspiciously, the number of pupils
enrolled being considerably greater
than nt tho commencement of last
session. A system of grades has
been established, corresponding to
a comprehensive and well digested
eouiso of study, which extends
over a period of eight years, em-
bracing tho whole range of subjects
from tho alphabet up to the higher
mathematics, Latin, and philosophy.
The excellence of our city public
schools has been duly recognized
by tho agents of the Peabody
Education fund, who granted it a
donation of 81,500 lust year, and
5-1,000 the year before—and also b>
Dr. Burleson, Inspector ot endowed
schools, who pronounced it tho best
public school in tho State of Texas.
ST. FRANCIS XAVIERS* ACADEMY.
As a refined and intelligent peo-
ple wo arc proud of this Academy,
located at tho corner of Houston ave-
nue and Gandy street. It is a board-
ing and day school for young ladies,
under the direction of the Sisters of
St. Mary, whoso proficiency and suc-
cess in training youth, are loo well
known throughout the United States
to need any comment.
This Academy was chartered
April 11, 1876 and now ranks among
the most Hiceessful educational in-
stitutions in tho Slate. Jtisplons-
anlly situated and surrounded by
spacious play-grounds, affording fa-
cilities for healthful amusements at
all seasons.
This Academy unites every advan-
tage that can be derived from a con-
scientious care bestowed upon the pit
Jills in every branch of a Christian
and scientific education. Every laud-
able incentive to study is employed
and tho utmost care is given to tiie
moral education of tho pupils,as woll
ns to juopriuly of deportment and |>o-
iitencss : ease, grace, amiability, hab-
its of neatness and economy.
Difference of religion is no obsta-
cle to the admission of young ladies,
but conformity to the general regu-
lations of the school is required.
The course of studies is thorough
in tint classical, academic and jirc-
jiaratory departments. .No extra
charge for French or German, us
these languages enter into the regu
Inr course of studies.
The ladies of tho convent, realiz-
ing tho present financial depression
of tho people, have reduced their
terms to the following figures:
Boaid, washing,fuel, light, tuition,
English, common and high branch-
es, needle work, dontcs'ic economy,
calisthenics, French and German—
for whole ten months 8175.
DAY SCHOOL.
Tuition 81.00, 82.00 or 83.00 per
month ; graduating cla-s 81.00 per
mon'Ii; Italian and Latin languages,
music, drawing and painting, orna-
mental needle word, flowers in wax,
m islin, paper, etc., etc., stationery,
school l> lolts form extra charges.
1 he academic j ear of this pojiular
institution of learning begins on the
first dayolSeptember andendson the
80th of June, rite scholastic year is
divided into two sessions; the first
bcgioing Sept. 1st and ending Jnnu
ary 31st; the second cimmenclng
February 31st and doses the acatle-
m.c year on June 30th. Monthly
exunr.iintions are made in tho d f-
fen'iit brandies, and di-tribution ot
ROW THER
We Will tell Yon about Ben.
nett * Go.
tbs Brteze.
Long and Trlnutphanlly way
It continue to Wave.
It U scarcely necessary to tell the peo-
ple of Denison anything about the firm
of Bennett A Co. The history ot that
house forms a part of Denison. They car-
ry a general merchandise stock but make
a specialty of drygoods. Well, Bennett
lias been in the markets and returned but
a few days since. The fruits of his pur-
chases may be seen on their sldewulk,
their shelves and counters, and much of
It is being carried away by the steady
stream of customers that Bennett & Co.
command the trade of.
Their stock is ' large and carefully se-
lected. Staples arc their specialty and in
these they are thoroughly posted. They
buy close and sell the same way.
W. F. Bennett, of this firm, is a thor-
ough business man of enlarged and liberal
views. He takes a prominent part and
lively Interest in every movement and
measure calculated to extend the the trade
and increase the importance of Denison.
He deserves great credit for his activity in
arranging for the Cotton Fair to be held
in October.
George Bennett Is the red mill’s friend.
There Is not an Indian in the territory,
Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, Fossawn-
hitcliairailikaloranaw, nor any other kind
I hat don’t know George Bonnet. He is the
great pale face to whom they bring their
troubles to be condoned, their joys to be
shared aud their money to be taken care
of. There is not an Indian dialect that
George cannot master in thirty minutes.
Tho popularity of this firm is equally
great in the city and adjoining counties as
it is in tiie Territory.
Bennett & Co. have done much to widen
the area of Denison’s trade. They are
clever, accommodating and honorable,
aud deserve all tiie trade they get. We
arc glad to know that their trade increases
with eaeli season.
SINGER-
An EnferprisiiigEiiergetle and
fiuccesslii! Merchant.
The subject of this sketch, Mr. M. Sing-
er. Is a young gentleman, possessing to ail
eminent degree those qualities which com-
bine to make tiie successful merchant.
In Sherman, where for many years he
was engaged in tiie dry goods trade, tic
did a satisfactory business and made many
friends; but being of an ae.live tempera-
ment lie tired of the inanity ot Sherman
and recognizing in Denison that thrift
and activity which it is natural for the
young to crave, lie cast otl‘ the shackles of
fogyisin and embraced the dusking vivaci-
ty und vigor of Denison.
From ills first start in Denison it be-
came evident to onr people that Mr. Sing-
er was a thorough business man. His
establishment is the mode) of neatness,
and Ins stock is arranged in a tasteful and
attractive manner. He had been here but
a short time when lie took high rank in
the business circle of the city, and by Ins
personal popularity lias succeeded in
causing many of liis old customers who
The enterprising Arm of Caspet Bros,
le one of the leading business concerns of
the city, and the Flag Store, oyer whose
destinies these gentlemen preside, is an In-
stitution that Dcnisou has reason to be
proud of.
The success attained by tho managers
of the Flag Store has not been accom-
plished without much earnest effort, and
that It has been carefully and vigorously
bestowed Is amply proved by the result.
Energy and push are the watchwords and
guiding mottoes of the firm, and by liv-
ing up to the tnlismanic mandates which
those dictates convey they have made
their bouse known, (and favorably known
at that) throughout this entire section.
One of tiie great lessons taught by Cas-
per Bothers’ signal success, and young
men about to embark in badness should
make a note of tiie fact, is that a strict
adherence to tiie principles of honesty and
fair dealing seldom tail to bring fruitful
returns. Never content to stand still, this
linn has labored earnestly and liiithfully
to secure the station which they proudly
maintain. They occupy n large store and
keep it well filled with select stocks of
dry goods, boots, shoes, clothing, notions,
hats, etc. Their stock embraces every-
thing in the line from an ordinary calico
dress pattern to the finest silks and satins.
The establishment is a great favorite
with the ladies and a shopping expedi-
tion is never entirely complete without
having included an inspection of Cu-pers’
stock.
Besides tiie very comprehensive stock
of dress goods, this house carries a full line
of domestics, brown, bleached, prints,
flannels, jeans, etc. One dollar will now
buy as much in that line as two dollars
did in former years, and consequently
there are more of these goods sold than
formerly. Their hoot und slice depart-
ment is particularly attractive, embracing
every variety of mens’ boots and shoes,
ladies and misses' slices and slippers, and
even the sweet little " footsy-tootsies ” of
the irrepressible infant are provided with
pedal adornment and protection. Particu-
lar attention is devoted to the clothing
department, and the stock in that
brunch of Casper Biothers’ business is se-
lected with especial care. Every desired
style and size is always kept In stock und
the fame of the Flag Store has gone far and
wide as being the best place to get cloth-
ing.
In tiie matter of furnishing goods they
eannot be excelled. Their stock is com-
plete and comprises underwear of every
description, collars, lies, vests and hand-
kerchiefs.
Their notions and millinery depart-
ment is a model of taste, elegance and
fashion. This is the department which
tiie ladies always visit with pleasure as
there is scarcely a day pas-os but some-
thing new and attractive is added to the
stock. It embraces every conceivable
style ot dress trimmings, ribbons, em-
broideries, trimmed and mitrlmmed lints,
hosiery, toilet articles and in fact every |
conceivable article that could possibly be
classed in this category.
Casper Brothers possess extraordinary
facilities for obtaining goods at very low
prices, having arrangements with connec-
tions in tiie East, and receiving most of
their goods In unbroken bulk.
Their establishment is the model of
neatness, anj tho polite attention with
which customers of this popular store are
*
Dollar Store.
In tit anniversary edition of the great
and good Hkhalp—acknowledged to be
tho beat looal paper In Texas—we may be
pardoned tor referlng proudly to some
o( our leading Institutions. The pride we
Teel is pardonable because It Is the result
of something worthy to be proud of. We
are especially proud of tbo Improvements
In our city, and noue are more remarka-
ble than tliose made recently by tbe Dollar
Store. This firm has been engaged In
business here for the past three years and
each year has brought them a larger trade
and better prospects. Their late removal
into their capacious and pretty storeroom
is one of the evidences of prosperity. They
found their old quarters too cramped anti
confined, and even their present roomy
Tl« AppIkrtttlMi *f P*ver Ms*
AdYsuseeMMst of Tirade.
store is by no means too large, for the slock
of goods carried by the house is simply
immense. Mr. Tobias Porter has just re-
turned from the markets, where he made
heavy purchases. The dollar store has
always had a very largo trade. They
have pursued the policy of dealing square-
ly and honorably with their customers,
anti, as is natural, have secured the good
will of all classes of people, not only in
Denison, but for u circuit of hundreds of
miles.
Tbc stock that is being received lias
been selected to meet the demand In every
branch of the dry goods trade—from the
costliest materials to the plainest—in or-
der that every person’s wants may be sat-
isfied, be they rich or poor. It is impos-
sible for us in this limited skctclr to go
through a description of their stock in
detail, but wo are assured that there is no
department of their stock that Is not well
provided.
Before closing our allusion to this es-
tablishment we deem it proper to say that
they have just received an advance invoice
(by last freight) of blankets, flannels and
comfortables. The peculiar antics of tiie
thermometer makes this remark very per-
tinent.
The clothing department in this house
is one of Its leading features. In this line
they carry a large and varied assortment,
not only of clothing, but furnishing goods,
hats, boots and shoes.
We Intended closing this article with
the above paragraph, but somehow we
cannot refrain from saying a lew words
about tin’ shoes which are sold in this es-
tablishment. They have no shoddy shoes.
They have no shopworm shoes. They
have only good, honest, reliable shoes, us
their old cuctomers well know and the
new ones will ascertain.
Something more. Had almost forgotten
it. Glassware, crockery, fancy goods.
Wish we had two or three spare col-
umns to devote to the Dollar Store’s stock
ot glassware, crockery and fancy articles,
hut, alas! we havn't, and our readers bad
better call at the store and look lor them-
selves.
TEMPLE OF TASTE.
'She Furniture and <(ueeiiN-
wnro House of F. I.ivliTck.
Ft is not. to be supposed that any person
in Grayson county is not familiar witli
the deservedly popular furniture estab-
lishment of F. I.edrick, adjoining the well
known business house of John Xevins,
For about four years Hies1 warcruouis
have attracted the attention of connois-
seurs in architectural furnishing, and been
patronized by those of taste in the lilting
up of tiie various new and beantiInl homes
We wouldbe shirking a manifest duty
were we to Issue this anniversary edition
of the Hkralo without referlng to the
North Texas Compress. A casual refer-
ence would not be doing justice to an In-
stitution which has proved of so much Im-
portance to Denison, and has added so
materially to her growth.
The Compress was established In the
autumn of 1873, and until 1876 used a
small Morton National press, located In a
wooden building between tbe tracks of the
M. K. & T\, and H. A T. C. roads
Thu demand for better work and In-
creased amount of business caused the
owners to erect in 1876 tbe present spa-
cious and perfectly arranged building and
shed, and place In it, at an expense of
over 830,000, an Improved press of the
same general pattern us their old one,
constructed entirely of cast and wrought
iron, the power being furnished by a two
hundred and tlltv horse-power veitical
engine, which, by means of screw and
levers, exerts a pressure equal to about
one thousand tons on each bale of cotton.
Tho owners finding their present press
Inadequate to meet tbe demands of their
increasing business, decided tiie past sum-
mer to erect another press and after a
very careful comparison of the merits of
tiie various presses, selected a "Taylor
Press’’ as being the best, and nt once
contracted for the largest and most com-
plete one of tills pattern.
This press is now being set up In tho
spacious compress building, and accord-
ing to contract, Is to be ready lor use by
October 5th.
This press was purchased from Lewis
Miller, esq., and is being erected under
liis personal supervision, and embraces
all of his 1 dost improvements to the Tay-
lor press.
The press was built at tiie extensive
iron works of Fusey, Jones & Co., at
Wilmington, Del.
It is capable of exerting a pressure
equal to 1,500 tons on each bale of cotton,
and is.tho most powerful and complete
press yet built.
There are others or the same style at
New York. New Orleans, Memphis, Gal-
veston and other shipping points. It is a
steam and hydraulic press with two steam
cylinders, tiie low pressure cylinder be-
ing sixty-four (lit) inches in diimoter, and
nine teet stroke, working on a nine Inch
ram. The pressure thus generated is
transmitted through two twenty-two inch
water cylinders. With this pressure a
500 pound hale of cotton wouldbe reduc-
ed to 7 inches in thickness and have a
density of 70 pounds to the cubic foot,
the capacity of tiie two presses is 2,COO
bales every 20 hours.
The building in which these two pow-
erful presses and the offices of the com-
pany arc situated, is 350 feet long and 80
feel wi le. built of brick and wood, with an
Iron roof and massive stone foundation.
The boilers and most of tiie machinery
are placed in tho basement, leaving the
main floor for tho storage and handling
of cotton. There are water, gas, and
steam heating pipes throughout the build-
ing. and every possible protection against
lire provicl d.
This magnificent property represents a
casli investment of over one hundred
thousand dollars, and is one ot tiie insti-
tutions of which Denison is justly proud.
Inane day after
been removed. Order
____of the chaos Incident to such a
sudden change, and the sombre look
which bed hang around the old store was
exchanged tor the appearenee ol bright-
ness ami attractiveness. A new stock of
fresh, pure drugs reached here within a
few days of the change. The show
cases were renovated and filled with new
and attractive articles. The toilet oases,
which contain all the novelties that be-
long to an Institution of this character,
were replenished, and a new stock of oils,
paints and glass added. When the work
ot renovation was done, Dr. Acheson
could show, with pride, one of the hand-
somest drug stores in tbe State. The old
customers were proud of tho new store,
and new customers flocked in and Ache-
son’s trade for the last four mouths has
been twice as great as In tho proceeding
four.
Dr. Acheson lias succeeded in demon-
strating the correetneas of the principle,
“Honesty is the best polio/-” Ho Is very
ceri ful never to recommend (In article of
whose merits lie Is not fully assured.
No drug house in the State carries a
more varied stock, and It is taken lor
granted that there is nothing in the drug
line but what may be had at Acheson’s.
G. L. Lease, a patriarch in pharmacy,
assisted by W. II. Westcott, a competent
druggist, is an old favorite here. He is
accurate, prompt and careful.
SEVEN YEARS.
What Jnlin J. Collin* lias Done
In (lint Time.
plcot Denison thl
our pioneer merchants,
qualnted with the history of the cltyl
aware that none of onr citizens are more
thoroughly Identified with the Interests of
Deuison than Mr. Nevlns. As early as
October 1872, together with Mr. Benolst,
under the Arm name of Benolst & Nevlns,
he established himself In i. tent at the cor-
ner of Crawford street and Austin avenue
and their establishment was known far
and wide ss the “Tent Store.” In Febru-
ary ofl874 Mr. Nevlns moved to his pres-
ent eligible location at tbe southeast cor-
nor of Main street and Austin avenue. The
same spirit of industry and thrift that car-
ried him from a tent to a capacious and
substantial storehouse actuates him still,
and were we given to letting others share
with iis our fore knowledge of events we
might say that the same spirit will yet
build a palatial stone warehouse on the
site lie now occupies.
Mr Ncylns is a thorough merchant,
and understands every branch of the busi-
ness in which lie is engaged as though lie
were “to the manor born^4|Ut Ilkts^Ajer
merchants carrying a large geneftlflner-
chandise stock, he has his liobby, and that
is (he dry goods trade. This business ho
has particular aptitude for, amt we know
ot no merchant who has better judgement
or more correct taste ill the selection of
goods. The ladies—and their judgment
is final oil these points—ire united in the
firm belief that at-tliis establishment may
be made the best selections in
dress goods, hosiery, gloves and
ami tiie endless variety ol beautiful and
necessary adjuncts of the feminine toilette.
at tmcs-
We will venture the assertion tlmt not
one In a hundred of the citizens of Deni-
son have any definite idea of the inugni-! j.eopIc naturally prater to deal
tilde and extent of Die stock carried by John . tul>ii>I.m< nt at which they are sureofgct-
J. Collins, or the amount of business done 11 j.whatever they desire, and tins is one of
in ids establishments. For a house tlmt ‘ t|ie |teruliarUles of Nevins* e.tnblishiiient.
has been In existence for many years ami T|u, jarj,0 quantities in which Mr. Nevins
lias had the advantage of large capital nt j buys enables him to huyut the very lnw-
the outset, there would perhaps lie nothing ! ,.sl prices and that is the reason why Ids
remarkable in t,lie present dimensions of semnj, prluea are always low.
Mr. Collins’ business; but when it is
known that lie started here under unprop*
itious circumstances, unaided fiy fortune
ami unassisted by any force hut his own
Indomitable determination to succeed, liis
present position In tiie foremost tanks
of our business men is truly remarkable
as an evidence of what industry, frugality
ami unswerving honesty will do. Mr.
Collins’ first business venture was con-
ducted under Hie friendly shelter of atree.
From tree to tent was the transition of a
few months and from that time forward lie
lias been on Hie plane of promotion.
Mr. Collins’ career in Denison is an
indication of liis character. Self-reliant,
independent am’, aggressive, lie is one of
those men who carve their way through
dlttleiiltles. and recognize no obstacles,
hut to surmount them.
m
For some years past the principal part
of Mr. Collins’ business has been centered
in his house next to the Drovers & Flantcrs
hank building, until a few weeks since he
purchased the large stock of Seullin,
Ferry A Co. an I now occupies the premi-
ses formerly used by the above firm next
to the First National bank.
.since establishing himself in that eligi-
seViug
/dr.;
i/ess in
Nevins is a live, daring, active hnsij
man, and a pleasant gentlemen
has the happy faculty of making fri
qf his patrons. His business for lit
shows a healthy Increase, over former
years,
METROPOLITAN
Are the Proportion* of Ilitnuti,
Owen* A ( o’* Uu-tine**.
There is no trade so important as that
which deals in groceries, prov.sions and
planter’s supplies. It is a branch of busi-
ness which, conducted on the scale of
Ilanna, Owens <K Co.’s business, requires
a large capital supplemented by an un-
doubted credit. These Hanna, Owens &
Co. have. With these facilities this es-
tablishment can und do carry an im-
mense slock.
Mr. Sam Ilanna is one of our oldest and
most respected citizens. He came before
the railroad reached here. The first boy
horn in the Gate City is a son of Mr.
Ilanna, and a flourishing Infant Wonder
that carries the proud distinction which
Ids opportune birth has conferred on him
In addition to compressing cotton, tlire i trade will increase every day. Mr, O. B.
rompany does a general colton warehouse , Kone, mi experienced traveling salesman
b e location Mr. Collins has been making wUh a hereditary modesty. Hr. llamm's
large ucci ''ions to liis sto k of groceries.
Not ii ikiy passes but lie receives fresh
consignments. lie is now, better than
ever, prepared to do n largo wind -sale
business a lid the indications tiro tlmt his
sr&xsLZs.'ssss
to come to Denison aud sell their produce
ere and here to purchase their supplies.
Mr. Singer lias recently returned from
an Eastern tour during winch lie pur-
chased a very large and select stock of
dry good-, hoot- and shoes, hats and caps,
notions and trimmings, clothing and la-
dies' and men’s furnishing goods. Mr.
Singer is an cxpeiienced buyer—knows
when to buy, where to buy and how to
buy—and his patrons may rest assured
that they will lie furnished every line ot
goods at the lowest possible prices. Mr.
Singer's double column advertisement in \
Hus issue of tho great and good Herald j
tells of prices that are lower than lias ever
been known In the history of tiie dry I
goods trade.
Mr. Singer is quite a genius in a mu-
sical way and will assist in the amateur
entertainments of the future. He is po-!
iite, accommodating and gentlemanly !
and liis assistants possess these same qual-
ifications. Denison is proud of its mer- j
chants ot the Singer stamp.
Flag Store their headquarters when in
the city, and speak very highly of the
kindness and urbanity of the proprietors
and their gentlemanly employes.
One of tiie firm is now in tiie Eastern
markets and is purchasing largely to meet
the heavy demand that is sure to be made
on tiie Flag Store stock iu tiie busy season
now at hand. The selections will lie made
with a view to pleasing everybody, an
aim which lias always actuate.! this en-
terprising house—an nun which they
have hitherto succeeded In reaching— and
which they lire sure to reach always.
MORTAR AND PESTLE,
WIDE AWAKE,
Are Mitmlt-lltuiiin A Schwartz,
of (lie Yew Denison Store.
When, one year ago, this new firm em-
barked in business here it was thought
that there was no room for another liou.se
in the dry goods line, hut events have
proved that the members of this firm had
in them that grit and determination that
is competent to carve out room instead of
needing to find it. By attending strictly
to their business, treating people politely
and pleasantly, and adhering strictly to
the policy of giving their customers tiie
full yalue of their money. they have built
up a trade that older houses might well
he proud of. Actuated by tiie desire to
please tiie people in every way, they have
made their house a popular resort lor the
ladies, and Hie effect ol tills excellent
policy is making itself felt by a constant
increase of trade.
Mr. Maiidlehaum. tiie senior of the firm,
is now in New York, and Hie excellent se-
lections made by him and already re- j
eeived here claim the admiration of the '
ladies especially.
Their stock of dry good-, bouts, shoes, j
The New Drugstore of (.uitcaii
A: Waldron.
One of tiie neatest and in
ing of our drug stores is that of GuiteallA
Waldron. This establishment keeps a
handsome and extensive stock of every-
thing pertaining to Hie drug trade. These
young gentlemen are both graduates ot
! prominent schools of pharmacy, anil are
energetic amt industrious. Their new
ssock, wliicli is now arriving, being the
result of Mr. Waldon's recent purchases,
i comprises paints, oils, glass, brushes, toi-
j let articles and pefnniery. They deserve j
: success and arc reaping it.
that provided so liberally and tastefully
fur their many patrons; lor besides cram-
ming their spacious store rooms with all
that makes home comfortable and charm-
ing, a large building on Skiddy street is
full to repletion with a re-eived stock.
Mr. Lcdrick offers for inspection and
criticism a full line of liiriiiture. glassware,
crockery, lamps and general house fur-
nishing goods. I’rohihly only those who
have an eye for beauty know the effect of
a carpel upon a room. II -liiuild lie in
keeping with the surroundings, and It is
only those with a practiced eye who are
competent to select just wlmt they want.
At Ledrick's the most beautllul of floor
coverings are opened, and a taste secured
by long practice can tell you what vou
need. But for a lack of space we would
... give a full account of the whole stock,
winch would he like unto the description
of an art gallery. The motto of Ibis house
LIVE DRUG STORE.
fampbell «.V Sinilii mtikc (lie
Name Significant.
The enterprising firm of Campbell &
Smith, though hut recently established,
lots already taken a high stand iu public
favor. They are doing a thriving busi-
ness in drugs and medicines, on Main street
adjoining Slierbtirune's shoe store. The
secret of their success is in k oping fresh
and pure drugs at all times and paying
strict attention to business. They keep
alsoalull line of perfumery, toilet arti-
cles, fine soaps, and in fart, everything
pertaining to their line of business.
They pay particular attention to the
compounding of prescriptions, this par-
ticular department being In charge of
Dr. Smith, an apothecary of many years
experience,
is fair dealing to all—the lowest prices lor
Hie best goods. Close attention to busi-
ness combined with tho utmost courtesy
have secured a host of admirers, fur the
rooms arc often thronged by those who
wish merely tu Inspect the beautiful crea-
tions in wood and glass, and their friends
have been added year by year until they
have Hie largest establishment and most
extensive custom in northern Texas.
Comprising the largest stock In the city,
! ilieir long experience and artistic skill in
selections arc blit a guarantee that only
| the best articles are sold at this establish-
ment. The gentlemanly and competent
assistant, John L. Simpson, takes plcas-
iii e ill waiting upon liis many friends, and
finds only gralitication in displaying the
beautiful and well selected articles.
business and receives cotton direct from
Hie planter, or from Hie merchants and
buyers, giving warehouse receipts lor
same, which are receivable nt our hanks,
thus enabling our buyers to handle cotton
with a limited capital, and sit tlie same
time enabling the hanks to do tiie busi-
ness with perfect security. They also
weigh, sample, mark, class and ship the
cotton, giving hills of lading to all points
in America and Europe.
Mr. J. F. Hock well, the superintendent,
is the gentleman k> whom is entrusted the
entire management of tiiis mammoth eon-
lirst business connection was with Mr.
| Ku-cneraiis, under the firm name of Hamm
& ltosi'iierans. This firm done a ” land
, office" business. 'J lie next connection
was under the style of Mnodie. Owens
A Co., and the business done by that
i firm was very large and satisfactory,
represents Mr. Collins in the trade )lanlla) Mootlie & Co
naturally tributary to Denison, and has ; |ollowc,j t|ns and was very success-
met with Hie most Haltering success. ,IaMlm & WapleH was the next
A ramble through Mr. Collins’ whole- j with w|licll Mr ]jamia was con-
SIGN OF THE SADDLE-
clothing, underwear and notions is very ! qq,;, nrln a;80 denis j„ paints, oils,
large and well assorted, and persons do- ! brushes and window gl iss. 't hey arc de-
■irmgto purchase should bear the New i s rving of patronage and aiu meeting
D nil,m Sc,re in memory. I witli much success.
The Itii'inesN House and Fac-
tory uf.1. I.. NothllfAFo.
The house ol J. L. Notliaf A Co., has
long been identified with the interests of
Denison and deserves greater notice than
our limited space will allow us lo dev te
to their line of trade. They are engaged
in the saddlery business in all its branch-
es, manufacturing largely. All who have
ever dealt with Notlial A Co . have reason
to he satisfied, and to those who have not,
we cheerfully recommend this Him as be-
ing experienced workmen and honorable
merchants. Their end appeals in jail,
oilier columa.
sale establishment proved to our coinmis- llL.,.tc.dj allU during its existence Denison
sioner (who prides liims. If on being an did a large business and Hamm & Naples
expert in the grocery business) that Mr. tll(.;r of U.
Collins understands the selection of goods. , Qn lho ti|,.t of jarm,.irv. 1878, the pres-
We found no interior qualities in Ids L|lt ,lnll 0f Ilanna, Owens & Co. was
slock and every article or package P'v-snccPedii>g Hanna & Waplcs.
settled that pleasing appearance of fresh- jj,. Owens, ot that linn? Ims been to the
ness that cannot he counterfeited. Jlis' grocery trade for veins, having traveled
stock of Ilnur is the largest tlmt lias ever fol. on(J of 1|ie iarge(it grocery jobbing
heel! carried in one stock in this county, hoURe8 in stl Louis—Greeley, Burnham A
ecru. Foss ssmg extraordinary exeeu- amJ embraces some of Hie most popular () a(.k,l0Wledged to be an expert
live ability, fine business qualifications«, j brands known to the trade. Mr. Collin* t ,mvt.r< |l|8 in| ,ortl.„.IW
and being thoroughly conversant with isil critic in Hour and knows how, when and t()bacco< aml hig judgement on these
that of the cotton trade it is not and where to buy it. articles being llifnliblc. He is a pleasant
to wondered at that he has done so much | i„ the cellar of Mr. Collins’ establish- wtll|,|||a poss(,sswl (lf M#t literary al-
to make the North I exits Compress the lnellt |* stored an immense stock of j t.lilml(,1)ts, and good business qualifier
sneecssliil enterprise which it lias proved y,and Wines in which line he lias - ti((I|s> M|. Kf)X junior mem-
M». UockweH is. to j earned a high reputation lor fair dealing. |)(,r of th|, ig a „,,e accountant and
lie keeps none hut pure liquors suitable j #n experienced business man. The per-
for family use. On the same floor is Ids 80Ilcl of tl„. firm combines every qualm-
stock of pure wine and eider vinegar, t|(m wte t0 the sale and successful
lard, bacon and a great many other goods, , col|fl||ot of a business,
besides his large bins for the safe reten- J{M.(,nt improvements have been made
Hon of produce. On the main floor is | ln tll(, s(ore-l,nose occupied by this firm.
kept an immense stock of tobacco pur- , t|lcir three floors are connected hv an
chased directly from lending nianufactiir-1 0|1 IoW(.r floor is stored
ers in Virginia and Mi-s mri. His stock t||c|r stnck of barreled goods,
of fancy groceries, both in the Jobbing ! iard. vinegar, packed meats. Ac.,
and retail departments is very large and . ftr(,a|) k t ,J(,low. T,10 9tock in that line
complete, ami being bought directly from | jg heavy. On the main floor they
the manufacturers he can sell them at k jheir large stock of canned goods, to-
priees lower than can be found in | ,mCco. starch, soap, candles, sugars, eoflee,
peting markets. \ &c. The office is on the same floor. In
In coffees, teas, salt and bacon, the th(, tllilU story is piled great tiers of hag-
leading staples. Mr. Collins possesses j . u wood tt|H, „i I low ware, paper,
some decided advantages which he ........ , _ „(r Tl llavc large stocks of
|y slntns with Ids customers; tin most
to be. lit social life
use hut one word to the exclusion of need-
less adjectives, a gentleman. His corps
ot assistants is composed of G. W. llenrie,
U. D.Ba-s. F. II. Joint and J. T.!Sibley. Tho
prospects fora large crop indicate tlmt the
new Taylor press will run to the lull ex-
tent of its power during the entire season.
A THING OF BEAUTY-
Arheson’s Wholesale and Ile-
lail Drag House.
Not to knmv Dr. A. IV. Acheson is to
argue ones sell unknown. AVere we to fol-
low our own inclinations untnimmeled by
the fear of overstepping the limits arbi-
trarily made by the code uf ethics so itn-
plieitely followed by the medical profes-
sion. we should like to speak at length
of Dr. Acheson as a successful
practitioner, but for fear of
censure, we leave that subject and
shall confine our remarks to Acheson,
the Druggist, He lias been with us from
tiie first, and over four years ago opened
a drug store on Hie site of liis present lo-
salt. always on hand.
prominent advantage is the close freight j q |1Cy buy principally in ear load lots,
rates he commands. j saving by that means a handsome margin
He pays attention to the retail trade at m-iqrhta. They sell Kirk’s Soap to deal-
botli stores, hut tiie wholesale department a[.8 ja Denison at the same price that job-
is under his own personal supervision and ,M.rs (jbleugo (where It is manufactured)
will be mail" thorough and effective, and | .,Uy for jobbing lots. Their stocks of
we predict for him a successful trade. cog^eSt t,.a8 aad tobaccos Is unusually
Mr. Collins 1ms a large corps of attentive |ar!fB a,ul embraces all grades suitable to
and obliging assistants and tiie public section. Had we space wo should
cation, lie did a ‘ wt^'tol'aml "con- | wi" '»M' ,Colli"s’ e»tMbl,8,’ment a ,u"st like to give onr readers a thorough outline
stoutly Increasing trade and the confines ",ac0 *° lm-v Kroct'rie8’ j of Hanna, Owens & Co.’s stock, and dwell
----—---——— j at length on the advantages offered by
of the little store became too contracted
for the Doctor’s pushing,energetic spirit
He felt the necessity,of n larger and more
substantial house, and a little over a year
ago he commenced building stone walls
around his little wooden building. Few
knew of the progress of the building, so
quietly, yet expeditiously, was flic work
carried on. On the 25th of last. May
thero tv is a change. The oiiA house wss
removed and a nt tv and handsome brick
front stood revealed. The transforma-
tion tv,is like unto Hi" enchantments that
Private Board.
tve read of In the A rabbin Nights. Hand-
some plate glass windows added to the j t»C'i"n gait atce i.
i them.
. , . . , , ... . They carry ns large a stock ns can lie
First-class private board, either with or | - ? ,..
without rooms, can be Imd at reasonable j found in any one establishment north of
rates at Mrs. M. J. Legate's, on Gandy Dallas, anil do a business In proportion,
street, two doors west of Husk avenue, i Their business for this year will amount to
R°0,n Loe!dmnV V emivem ! -oet.dng over 8200.0tkt.00. The success
U-13-3m of this firm Is due In great part to their
---• — , strict integrity and commercial honor.
S. P. Blackwell, City Laundry, Mr. Ad. Lea, nn energetic young sales-
Mnin street, nenr Fannin aventto.1 man, is pushing their claims in the eoun-
Washing is called fur and delivered.! try.....1 has bad excellent snceess. ln .
,, * . . • | ■ ■ j IsIooiikm' in tin* l)p;ivv until (>* tlie? conooin,
Grow tent care taken with eloihos cn- ■ j ^js 0f nFsttn»*f»8 unit force
trusted to its fur laundry ism. Sat's- '„fqnu«cie keeps tin- stocK well and con-
; veuiently arrang'd.
city
ieiit.
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Burson, J. W. Denison Daily Herald. (Denison, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 19, Ed. 1 Monday, September 23, 1878, newspaper, September 23, 1878; Denison, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth722229/m1/2/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Grayson County Frontier Village.