The Weatherford Enquirer. (Weatherford, Tex.), Vol. 12, No. 30, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 7, 1892 Page: 1 of 8
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THE WEATHERFORD ENQUIRER.
VOL. XII.-NÜ. 30.
WEATHERFORD. TEXAS, THURSDAY. JULY 7, 1892.
Successor to Sun-Constitution
Job lot Misses' and Boys' Straw Hats, only 10 cents each. Handkerchiefs from the cool hills of Scotland Slaughtered here.
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THIS IS THE TIME-BUTTS BROS. THE PLACE!
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The very flattering prospects for an abundant harvest and good cotton makes us anxious to unload all Summer Goods and be
ready for the Pall and Winter trade with a larger stock than ever carried in Parker county, but at present we MUST UNLOAD,
flrND WE USE THE KNIFE EARLY!
Before the season has far advanced, thus enabling customers to purchase a nice outfit for the FOURTH OF JULY, so if you want
anything in the way of Summer Dress Goods, such as
Malls, Tissues, Organdies, Lawns, (Mies White Goods, Embroideries, Hosiery,
H-A-lsnDiCEIRCiailEIFS, GLOVES, IMIITTS. LADIES ~M TTF3T .TTT
And Knitted Underwear, White and Fancy Shirts, Negligee Shirts, Collars and Cuffs,
NECK WEAR, STRAW BATS, SUMMER CLOTHINC, SHOES, SLIPPERS, ETC.
REMEMBER THAT NOW IS THE TIME.
We have the Stock and are going to Turn it Loose.
Fort Worth.
WE DO EXACTLY AS WE SAY. ¡J *
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Our Straw Hat Stock is too large. We Cut them. Ail of our Summer Clothing has been Chopped. Gents' low cut shoes Slaug'ered.
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Delegates and Resolutions
County Convention.
Delegates to the various nominat-
ing conventions selected by the coun-
ty convention Saturday, June 25, are
as follows:
To the state convention, at Hous-
ton, Aug. 16.—I. W. Stephens, T. A.
Wythe, R. N. Swearingin, C. G.
Smith, L. F. Starr, H. W. Kuteman,
H. S. Moran, F. M. Watson. J. L.
Goforth, J. K. IJ. Shirley, 1). N. Fer-
guson, J. M. Richards, N. M. Dennis,
John Young, Geo. A. McCall, Wyatt
Watson, X. V. Brock, J. S. Smith,
J. S. Morton, N. M. Kuhn, W. D.
Carter, H. Mullett.
' To the appellate convention, 2nd
district, at Dallas, Aug. 8:—A. J.
Hood, Sr., M. V. Kennison, A. 11.
Culwell, H. L. Moseley, Howard Mar-
tin, A. J. Hood, Jr., J. L. Hill, C.
C. Kidd, Geo. P Levy, Geo. A. Mc-
Call, H. S. Moran, J. M. Richards,
H. W. Kuteman, S. W. T. Lanham,
W. W. Davis, J. R. Couts, W. R.
Vivrett.
To the senatorial convention, 30th
district, (not called):—T. A. Wythe,
J. K. P. Shirley, J. A. Cooper, Gid
Steele, 1. N. Roach, Willis Ross, J.
T. Cotton, J, R. Evans, J. M. Rich-
ards, Win. Houser, W. J. Johnson, J(
W. Lyle, Orion Proctor, M. W.
Paden.
To the notorial representative con-
vention, (not called):—R. B. Maker,
L. H. Caruthers, H. S. Moran, Geo.
A. McCall, I. Cranflll, James Hutch-
inson, J. A. Martin, John E. Nelson,
J. W. Lyle, D, N. Ferguson, E. É.
Taylor, J. A. Cherry, J. A. Murchi-
son, R. Round tree, J. R. Rullington,
C. C. Kidd, J. A. Cooper.
To the congressional convention
8th district (not called):—Geo. A.
McCall, I. W. Stephens, Jno. T. Har-
court, Sam Lemmons, W. R. Hawk-
ins, J. M, Graham, G. G. Baukhead,
W. A. Herring, H. L. Mosely, J. K.
P. Shirley, L. M. Bailey, W. A. Mas-
sie, C. R. Evans, J. M. McCracken,
B. Winston.
RESOLUTIONS.
We, the democrats of tffcker coun-
in convention assentbml do here-
resolve:
We reaffirm our confidence in
pies and teachings of the
tried democratic party,
its tenets and doc
practiced, will
i and prosperity for the
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and the perpetuity of our great and it now stands in any of its sections
glorious government. or clauses, to vote for no man who
2nd. We point with pride to the does not pledge himself to oppose any
reforms of the democratic party in effort to alter, abridge, amend or re-
the state of Texas as evidenced by pial the same in any section, clause
our land policy, the reduction of tax- or word That delegates to said con-
es to a minimum, the regulation of ventions be uninstructed as to men.
corporate power and the faithful ex- but firmly bound as to principle. Up-
ecution of the law. on motion of J. L. Goforth the re-
3rd. We call the attention ol our port as read was unanimously adop-
third friends to the fact that the sole ; ted by acclamation.
object and duty and scope of any gov- • •
eminent is to protect the citizens, I The Fourth of July.
and that under the present demo- The morning of the 4th was usher-
cratic administration the laws pro-'ed jn with a landing rain, which
tecting life, limb and property have ; dampened the ardor of the celebra-
been fearlessly and impartially en- tor's expectation, and up to 10 o'clock
forced and that the cost of said gov- j ¡t looked as if all preparations that
eminent by way of taxation is less had been made conducive to the
than that of any state of civilized ' pleasure and anticipations of all
country in the world. would have to be abandoned. IIow-
4th. That we reaffirm the princi- ever, at this time the sun broke
pies of our democratic platform as through the clouds, and it was evi-
adopted at San Antonio, and espeei- dent that the balance of the day
ally the sixth plank thereof which would be all that was desired,
commits the party to an effective! There was hurrying to and fro as
railway commission, and heartily in- it was announced that the trains
dorse-the Texas commission as now j would run as scheduled. The Kron-
constituted and approve the able en- tier Guards, in their natty uniforms
forcement thereof under the leader- 0f blue coats and white pants gave a
ship of that grand and good old ^ gala appearance to our streets as,
patriot John H. Reagan. I with precisive step and graceful sway,
5th. We recognize in Gov. James j they made double quick time to the
S.Hogg a true and tried friend of ¡depot. The first, as was all subse-
the people, who has overcome every (,Utínt trains, was filled to overtiow-
obstacle and faithfully carried out jtlg with jolly pleasure-hunters. The
the instructions of the people as j Weatherford, Mineral Wells and
given him in their adopted platform. | Northwestern railway, without a jar,
That notwithstanding the slanders 1 by 3 o'clock, had safely landed on the
and misrepresentations unjustly heap- grounds from Parker and Palo l'irito
ed upon him we recognize in Gov. J counties several thousand people, all
Jas. S. Hogg a true and laithful ser- hent on having a good time regard
vant of the people who has nobly and iess of the weather. It was an-
constantly fought for their interests nounced that the barbecue that had
and welfare. That all delegates sent been prepared, was ruined by the
from this county to the state conven- rain, but there was ample of some-
tion at Houston, be and are hereby thing provided, and it was not
instructed to cast their votes as a missed. The scene on the grounds
unit for James S.Hogg as governor consisted of the usual meiry-go-
flrst; last and all the time. arounds, side shows, greased poles,
0th. That we instruct our district lemonade and eating stands and a
convention delegates respectfully as ¡ dancing pavillion that was kept in a
follows: For Judge of the 2nd ais- ¡ continual whirl from 12 o'clock to 11
trict court of civil court of appeals, ¡ o'clock at night. This was all en-
Hon. I. W. Stephens, of Weather- livened by voices calling the different
ford; for congressman from the 8th 1 drinks, and above the din could be
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congressional district, Hon. C. K
Bell of Hamilton. That our dele-
gates to the senatorial and notorial
pre sen tat i ve convention be instruc-
heard that familiar voice, "change
partners, grand right and left, prom
enade all," etc.
At 1 o'clock a foot race attracted
Something Worth Coming After is What the
RACKET STOKE aims to keep constantly in each and every department, so
neither weather nor politics can affect the great RACKET STORE as the j
that
great RACKET STORE as the great
centre of Genuine Bargains. You will tind them listed below. Read them.
Good linen Napkins, 25 cents per dozen.
12 sheets, assorted colors, Shelf Paper 2 cents.
25 cent Shoe Brush, 15 cents.
Silverine Comb and Brush Case only 10 cents.
Stamped l'int Cup 3 cents.
A Pair Spectacles 5 cents.
A bottle of Lantern Cologne 5 cents.
288 Shirt Buttons only 5 cents.
Ladies' Silk Belts, worth 25 cents, our price
20 cents.
A good Corset 25 cents.
A dozen Spencerian Pens, 8 cents.
A package of Toilet Paper 5 cents.
A set of Rhinestone Studs 15 cents.
All colors Silk Veiling, 10 cents per yard.
Baby Breast Pins only 5 cents.
20 per cent, discount on all Blacx Lawns.
Misses' Silk Mits, 10 cents.
Good Bottle of Mucilage 3 cents.
Black Ink, 2 ounce bottle 3 cents.
Glass Beads 3 cents. i
Silverine Mug 5 cents.
Solid Iron Handle Ladle 5 cents.
15 cents Hair Curler, 1) cents.
Smoked Eyeglasses only 10 cents.
Hair Oil 5 cents per bottle.
Ladies' Belts at !> cents.
LATEST BARGAINS.
Corset Covers at 40 and 50 cents.
Turkish Bath Towels, dark color, 23x42, only
50 cents per pair.
23x42 White Turkish Towel only 35 cents.
10,000 yards assortment of Laces, prices 2 to
20 cents per yard
Twenty patterns Swiss Flouncings, 45 inch
go at Half Price.
Black jet Dress Buttons 3 cents per dozen.
33 I_i3 per cent discount on all our children's Sailor and flat-trimmed HATS.
the raoket stqre.
WM. HAAS i South Side Square, - Weatherford, Texas
suiting, after one inning, in favor of
Weatherford.
At 5 o'clock the Frontier Guards,
as programmed, commenced to clrll.
This exhibition was entirely credita-
ble, and elicited applause as the per-
fection of their movements was no-
ticed by the crowd. So much im-
provement of late has been made by
this company the past few months
that the average Weatherford ite
would scarcely recognize that it was
the same company.
At night a fire works display clos-
ed the day's entertainments and at
11 o'clock all returned home highly
delighted with their day's outing
and loud in their praise of the cour- j
WEIR : ALL : RIGHT : SULKY
tMyof the Weatherford an,I Mineral | J||e Best PlOW Of the Kind EV6r Made
Wells railway, who managed the af-
fair.
SOLD ON LIBERAL TERMS TO SUIT CUSTOMERS. PRICE NO OBJECT.
vote for no man as candidate the crowd; that being over a base
ator or representative who op-
the railway commission law as
ball game was arranged between
Weatherford and Mineral Wells, re-
The instucted vote for governor
by counties and primaries on Mon-
day was Hogg 348, Clark 233, Hogg
has still to get 282 votes to secure a
nomination, while dark likes only 82
more to lock the convention.
R. E. BELL,
York Avenue.
XIX Likimixt cured me of a bad case of flux.
H. H. Boone, Bx-Att'y-Gen., Navanota, Tex *.
Sold by C. 8. Alexander £ Co.
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The Weatherford Enquirer. (Weatherford, Tex.), Vol. 12, No. 30, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 7, 1892, newspaper, July 7, 1892; Weatherford, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth182060/m1/1/: accessed June 12, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History.