The Post-Mirror. (Pilot Point, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 44, Ed. 1 Saturday, December 15, 1888 Page: 5 of 8
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;iTY: AW> COUNTRY,
call Friday evening last wnk.
Mr. 8. H. Vaughter moved tbit week
to Lebanon, I. T., there to engage in
teaching the jrouag. natives. The
Porr-Muteon wili follow him and keep
hitnaelf and family posted of eventa at
bia old home.
Miaa Rachel 8mart, onr fair cor res
m. pondent at Friendship, waa a welcome
10:87 r. *. T. & P. 9:80 A. X-
A. E. Da-will, Agent.
ristmas Tuesday week.
>ucert at Seminary 10th.
Entertainment at Seminary Slat,
ay your taxes; time expiree Jan-
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Oraay tea at Odd Fellow's Hall
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The green wheat fields b
Very promieing appearance.
^The Honey Grove Citizen is but
with the eha npion radish iie of the
season. < .
"What shall I buy for a Christmas
present is the most prominent ques-
Uonnow.;,,^ ~1 " : , >
'fhursdiy was a good cotton day
nearly a hundred bales were ce^
Price. paid 8-35 to 3-10 per
to receive pro-
posal* qf what we would like in the
way of Christmas gifts.
Half a dozen or moro emigrant
wagons bound aoath passed
through town on Monday.
Midwinter and lovely leiea
beautify -the yards in onr city
. and shod delightful fragrance to
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We, had the distinguished honor
- of being called Parson on Wednes-
day. »lt was only a mistaken iden-
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The new and magnificent
granite Capital was formerly and
finally accepted last Saturday by
the capital Board.
A. 'E. Caswell hah enclosed his
residence property west of the depot
with a aif fence. It is a very desira-
abledooatiou tor r\ home.
The banu instruments arrived !■»*
Monday and thA tooting has begun.
The band will be made up of a doz-
en ef our best young men.
John A Hsnn A Co.’s store in
enton was burglarized list Satur-
( iMy.'jeigbt »nd $400 worth of jewel-
ry* was missing the next morning.
A new sausage machine has been
plaoed in C. C. Trice’s market, whioh
will grind 400 pounds an hour: call
and see it
$
The Fort Worth • Gazette has
into its new throe story
io brick, corner of Busk
fifth street. The new Bui*
presa will pri^t 34,000 ata
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as tbi holidays are coming and he
wants to buy a Christmas present
for his wif<? No doubt the delin-
quent needs, the money for the same
purpose. _
The monthly term of 4nsticc
Moss’ conn was in session last Mon-
*“•*. Several cases weso put qff till
t term. Owsley, Bottorff, Fdr-
n and Blankenship, Attorneys,
Denton, wore present*
lieu Pasobal, who it will be re-
membered, killed 4ht*n three years
ago baa returned to Donton and vol-
untarily* surrendered to tbo sheriff
and has had an examining trial and
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released under a bail of 15000.
The Post Mir&uB ia glad to
learn of the acquittal last week
Mr„ ,J. I|.
J. W. Blankluahlp, of Deaton, was
in town iast<8aturday.
ltev. E. B. lisfdle and daughter,
Miss Annie, came down from Whites-
boro and spent lasf Sunday with rela-
tives and friends.
Elder McCandlesa went to Dallas
and Lewisville last week, returning
thik week on Wednesday.
Our friend H. F. Crutchfield one of
our best farmers called to see us Mon-
day and left us a couple of silver cart
>#heele, thanks.
A- Vauburt, of Roseland, a warm
Mend of the Post-Mihbor was a pleas-
ant called Monday and made ns feel
grateful for substantial favors.
R. T. Thomas one of Denton counties
solid farmers remembered us ou Mon-
by placing a veers subscription in qnr
hands.
Pni tain at ter Pondrom was the re-
ceipient of a Christmas present Mon-
day from Ids brother in 8t. Louis, it
was a barrel of choice apples
Mice t^oodward assistant music
teacher at the seminary received last
week an elegant gold watch, a Christ-
mas present from her father.
A. A. Brewer, a substantial former
in Baker neighborhood paid the Post-
Mtuhok a call on Ifpnday.
I Kile and Ed Coo k^ of Tioga, were
in town Monday and favored the Poer-
Mmaoa with a call.
Mrs. M. A. Dale was visiting in Dal-
las last week.
Jimmy N, Johnson who has the
most responsible position with. Schiff
Sommons & Co., GalpaviUa, on the ac-
count of ill health has been granted a
leaveof absence to recuperate and with
his accomplished wife are spendlngtbe
vacation in Pilot Point.
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Mrs. Howe and daughter of Collin
county are the guests of Uts. Parvin
and daughters.
Rev. W. M. Leatherwood went to his
new appointment lastSunday at Potts-,
boro.
Elder Gardner preached last Sunday
at Argyle.
Rev. A. T. Crawford preached two
able sermons last Sunday to" a large
audience at each service.
J. W. Erwin has moved his fiunily to
the city, tired of country life.
M'ssi-s Hendrick and - Wright, of th
Seminary faculty paid the PoeT-
ttisaoa a pleasant call Tnesday even-
ing.
B. Brand, of Deaton, proprietor of
the Denton marble yard was in town
Wednesday.
Kit Davis returned Tuesday from a
weeks trip to Bastrop and adjoining
counties. He reports the cotton crops
good in that section.
The babe of E. C. Barton has been
quite sick for the pest two weeks, but
If now Improving.
D. A. Welborn returned Wednesday
from Grayson county, 18 mile* east of
Pilot Point where he has just finished
a fine residence for J. C. Jones.
Mrs. Allie Powell of Dexter, Mo., ar-
rived in the city Tuesday morning, and
Is the guest of fin- Joel Webster.
Mrs. Powell! is mother of Thos.-Parks
who was badly hurt by jumping from
a moving train couple of weeks ago.
Mrs. Harrison, moths' of Mrs. Dar-
rrln and Mr. and Mrs, J. N. Johnson
wore received into the Methodist
church last Sunday morn-ng by letter.
Alec Doran has been in Houston
this week representative -o the Grand
Lodge of Masons.
Dr. and Mn,. W. 8. Noble who are
well known here left Collinsville Wed-
nesday morning for St. Louis where
the Dr. will attend a courseof medieal
lectures. He ordered the Poit-Miz-
bob to follow them.
Church services To-morrow-
Preaching as usual at the Metho-
dist church tomorrow.
Rev. II. G..Nicholson will preach
.« to-morrow at thg m.uaj hours -.t the
the mur- -Cumberland church.
Mt- Elder Shearer, uaStot of tho
J,X. Hooser
Mias Motile Bobbins and Ur. A.
L. Tabor were married last Sun-
day afternoon at tho residence of
John Kendall, sooth of town,
Bov. Lovejoj officiating. The
Post-Mirror congratulates the
newly wedded and hopes for
them a full mt More of happinese
and a long life together.
The Mirror closed Its 2nd vol-
nmn with last Satnrday’s iaane.
How well we have performed our
task is left for our readers to
judge, We have donbtlesa made
afsw enemies, that was expected
we did no. expect 'to please
everybody, but oar books show
a gradual increase of subscribers,
and we have the satisfaction of
having done our part of t^e work
for the bettering of Pilot Point
and vicinity.
, The holidays will soon be with
ns and the little folks no doubt
are now dreamiug of hanging up
stockings and ohristmas festivi-
ties and the pa pa’s an«l ma ma’s
are casting arouud among the
glittering aud fancy presents
displayed at the various
stores and puzzling their brains
over what choice ean be made
eoitable for this one or that one
having in view the happiness of
the receiver of the gift. The
Post-Mirror would advise its
readers to mske their selections
and pnrohases as early as possi-
ble and not wait till the rose oe
gins. / "
The ladiea of tha Aid Society have
arranged to give a “Oraay Tea” on
Thursday, Dec., 87th, 1888 at the
Odd Fellow’s Hall, which promises
to be tLe most enjoyable thing of
the seaaon. As the style of the day
is to make orasy things aud do era
*y things the “Crasy. Tea” will be
one more crazy thing added to the
list. The viands will be all the
Xmas palate a ill desire. The menu
to consist of fowls, sandwiches, sal-
ads, cakes, Ac., and will bo served
in the latest crazy style by the crazy-
ladies in crazy oostumes in the most
crazy way. If you want to eat
laugh, and grow fat, go and mind
you do not go crazy yourselves.
Musical Entertainment.
Miss Hendrick’s pupils will give a
recital consisting entirely of music’
instrumental and vocal, on Wodnes
day evening Dao. 19th at the Seminary
hall. ^11 music loving people are in-
vited.
PXOQBAMMB.
Chobus: “Come sing while oor 8ilk
we Gather.” Clem.
“Tarantella” Smith.
Mise Lola Beaty.
“Enaem ble”
Master Frank Hayden.
Bozo: “Now waa it wrang”
Miss Minnie Smith
,,Nocturne” Layback.
• Miss Ida Masters.
“Jamies Whlsperjto Jeerie.
Miss Nannie Montgomery.
Soho: Gathering the Myrtle with
Mary. Nora O’Neall.
Ensemble -
Lee Masters.
a Spinnlidd Lltolff
b Mmurka Caprice Glmbe 1
Miss Florence Smith.
Soxas Within a mMe Edinburgh.
Mise Minnie Smith,
a La' Fountain Lysbery
b A Polish Dance Bcharwmka.
Mise JesJe Johnson
Soku: Non e Ver Mattel
Miss Agnss Taylor.
“Invitation to the Valse Weber.
MlssMat.tl» Walcott.
Soho: Co min thro’ the Rye.
Miss Ag esTaylor,
a Spluniiad (Song without words)
Mendelssohn
b Bubbling Spring Julie-Rive-King.
• Mies Elite Merchant.
Soso: Wailing. Millard;
Miss Agnes Taylor.
Oweq Ellis.
Mov^d hia boot umi shoe shop
to room next to R. X. Johnson’*
brick store. South Jefferson at.
fresh fithaml
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Ijf
m Coming.
And if yon wait te pleas* the
WRR ones AT MOMS gat your
prosents st the Bier Drug Store.
Cook A Smith.
, Dead Shut!
Books closed and no more good*
charged. If yon don’t want to be re-
fused creditjmng cash or preface.
W. T. Nunn.
Casoarlne « •« ,
THE CHILDREN.
Cascarlne CURES cossnemos.
MONEY,
Po loan fronaone to five yeare* at
lower rntfea than ever offered
here by J. B, Yeagley A Oo.
Land and Loan Agenta, Denton,
Texas. __
Casoarlne the obbt
LIVER REGULATOR.
SAB SAINSS
N«» Dried (iJLk.. -
New Kvap. Apiloom.
Ned- Kvap. Peaches.
New Oal. Raisins.
New Leghorn Citron.
New Gurraato. •-,1^
New Cranberries.
New Utah PoUtoos. 1 ,
Now Badger State Cheese.
New Maple Syrup.
All oheap for the money.
Fair Warning to all.
I need and must have what yo*
owe me, coma at once and settle, if
you fail to do so don’t blame me
when you see John Johnson oomiyg.
W. T. Nunn.
New crop of Louisana molasses at
W. T. Nann.
Casoarino omzz:a headache.
Casoarlne cures dysentery.
C. F. Sanders
of Denton, has a large stock of
Saddles, will sell 'them cheaper
rhan ever. West side iqture.
Dr. J. H. Johnson, Dentist.
Caacarine cures dyspepsia.
I sell Bain wagous cheap for cash
W. E. Moffitt
MONEY TO LOAN.
By J. B. Yeagley & Oo., *t low-
er rates than ever before offered
here. We also buy land notes.
Casoarino clears the
COMPLEXION.
Dr. J. H. Johnson extracts teeth
without pain.
I Want to Sell
Those Bain wagons quick.
W. E. Moffitt.
Caacarine cures biluousxjms.
Cook the cheap cash grocer
will pay higher for produce and
sell lower than aver, come and
see what batter and eggs is wortl
before soiling.
Persons who are delicately con-
stituted, should follow up the use*
1 of the Cure with Dr. Teylor’a
Family Cordial with Iruu. By
Ragland. ____________
Special Request.
AH persons knowing them-
selves to be indebted to me ar©
earnestly requested to make im-
mediate settlements. I need tha
money to' re build end get a new'
stock of tools and-goods. '
Vol Leonhardt.
Harness! Harness! ,
A Baroain—A buggy very
cheap for cash.
W. E. Moffitt.
Notice.
A full line of Charter Oak
atoves for sale at rook bottom
prices. Clifton Harrison.& Co.
For Christmas Presents.
Ladies’ Watches. J
Gents’ W atches.
Ladies’ Vest Chains.
Gents’ Vest Chains.
Lace Pins.
. &
Bracelets.
Gold pent), toothpicks, Glove-bat-
toners. .
Gold, silver, nickel an i steel speos.
Silverware ^Roger’s brand.)
Platod Knives, Forks, Sj
Clocks and Watches
John A. Maurer,
Wilson Cornrr. -
Ear Ring
Finger Kings.
spoons,
Don’t fail to oall on O. Foun-
ders, when in Deuton and see hie
large stock of saddles.
West side square.
“Just Before Ttking.”
The Good* that McDaniel & Pick-
el sold on Credit, they bought on
credit and if their customers don't
pay them they will be foroed to
make an assignment and if you ever
-lid do a Christian act now ia the
umo
They Say
That it is not mere talk but a sol-
id pact that Gpe A Ellis are selling
HOLIDAY HOODS AT COST. Don’t
mind other solicitations till you see
what they have, as your interest can
be best served there.
Now reedy to buy corn.
W. E. Moffitt.
Christmas is Coming.
And if yon waut to please the
WEB ONUS AT HOME get yonr
preseuta at the Star Drag Store
Cooke and Smith.
Benefit Concert.
At the Seuriliary Friday -evening,
Dec. 21st, an ontci uiumont will ho
given for tho benefit oT
, consisting
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Just reoeived a
good assort-
msnt of saddlaa
aud harness
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which Will be Said, at the veijr
lowest priee.
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Oliflen Harrison & Co.
Coal bods at
M. A. Dale’s.
Foot tuba at
0
M. A. Dale'*.
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Potato and Cocoa nut graters at
mm
M. A. Dale’*.
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Money Wanted.
All who are owing us will confer
a favor by settling their accounts afe
once, as we are in need of the mon-
Respectfully,
Ross Bros.
ey
See Here.
Vol Leonhard is receiving •
new stock of harness and sad-
[oods aud i* now op©n6«
Vt VS VI Sk aaa mm mm ”■— “ ' A- £
store room 3a«t oide aquaro.
No quinine or cluchonidia is en-
quired when using Taylor’s Surer
Chill Cure, its properties bethg
tonio and antlperlooic.
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A Dead Clive Away.
Ragland.
Gives 2fl per cent off on shelf
worn and 2nd ^hafid school-
books.
Gives a valuable present with
every *5.00 worth of goods pur-
chased.
Gives $10 worth of goods fof
$9.
Gives a handsome prize to
boya and girls who register be*
fore Jan. 1889.
Gives everybody a hear
thank you who pays up thslr ao-
oount.
Gives every smoker a neat ci-
gar bolder.
Gives »ll the babios who como
toss:, the dolls, an orange, or
candy-RAGLAND’S «A HONEV,
A1NT HEt
For all kinds of tombstones call
on A. N. Rowden, agent for folot
Point aud vicinity.
, Christmas Presents.
Those elegant ratan rockers jnst
received at.
e Carson’s.
Car load of furniture has arrived
. Carson's.
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Cadwell, H. D. & Moffitt, D. J. The Post-Mirror. (Pilot Point, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 44, Ed. 1 Saturday, December 15, 1888, newspaper, December 15, 1888; Pilot Point, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth982879/m1/5/?q=%22%22~1: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; .