The Texas Miner, Volume 1, Number 15, April 28, 1894 Page: 6
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THE TEXAS MINER
PERSONAL MENTION.
A. S. Busby, of H. W. Williams & Co., Fort Worth, called on
us Saturday.
J. C. Denny, representing Schneider, Davis & Co., Dallas,was
here this week.
Miss Minnie Bell went to Weatherford Tuesday, where she is
visiting with friends.
H. Marx, representing Casey, Swasey & Co. of Fort Worth,
called on the company Wednesday.
John R. Graves of the "Y" passed through "our little world"
last Sunday en route to Stephenville.
Dr. E. E. Gilbert and N. E. Tucker of Ranger, Tex., called on
The Texas Miner Saturday afternoon.
R. H. Ward ("Our Bob1'), with his genial face, is making usa
short visit. He comes and goes like the fire-fly.
W. S. White of Lingleville was in with a load of produce this
week, and disposed of the same to the company store.
Rev. Antone will arrive in camp Tuesday, and will in future
reside here, taking charge of the Catholic church at this place.
Mr. O. S. Potter, better known as "Mr. Potter of Texas,'1 rep-
resenting the Keating Implement and Machine company of Dal-
las, was in town Wednesday.
W. E. Craddock and J. B. Craddock, representing the Waples-
Platter Grocery company of Fort Worth, were in Thurber this
week looking after business.
Mr. E. Eppstein of the firm of E. Eppstein & Co., wholesale
dealers in and distillers agents for whiskies, wines and cigars,
Sherman, was here this week.
Engineer Gilfoyl, who runs No. 153, in our switch yards, but
who has been in Fort Worth sick for the past two weeks, has re-
turned, and will soon be at work again.
G. W. Stevens of Lingleville, twenty-five miles south of this
place, was in "Our Little World" one day this week, and dis-
posed of quite a lot of produce at the company store.
H. F. Smith of Fort Worth, representing Henry, Stally & Co.,
the Specialty Furniture company and the Buenher Chair com-
pany, Evansville, Ind., was in camp doing business Monday.
Miss Sallie Wilson and Mrs. Sue Hall of Strawn are stopping
in Ihurber now. Miss Wilson is to have charge of the millinery
and dressmaking department of the company's store, and Mrs.
Hall will assist her.
"Scotty" Crawford has returned from Paris, Tex., where he
spent a week as delegate to the grand lodge of Knights of Pyth-
ias. Mr. Crawford says there was an enormous crowd, and that
"the boys" were handled royally by Paris1 big-hearted citizens.
At the banquet there were 900 people seated. Get him to tell
you about it.
....The....
Coal Co.
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.Agents.
FOR THIS
Fire Extinguisher.
THE CLIPPER FIRE EXTINGUISHER.
This machine generates a
Chemical Compound that is
death to Are.
It is the only reliable invención
that will protect against
lire at moderate cost. It
has been endorsed as entirely
practical by leading: Insur-
ance Companies an«l Fire
Departments and adopted
by many leading manu-
facturera as the cheapest and
best protection.
SAFE, DURABLE, CHEAP.
No man in business who has
his best interests at heart can
afford to be without it, while
for Ginners it is absolutely in-
dispensable. So simple that
it can be worked by man, wo-
man or child.
Guaranteed as repre-
sented or money re-
j funded. Circular free. Ad-
dress the manufacturers,
PARLIN &. OR EN DORFF CO.,
DAI—I—AS, TEXAS.
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This Space is Reserved for
James W. Tufts'
Soda
Fountain ....
Manufacturers
Boston, Mass.
Trürber, Whyüand Company,
NEW YORK CITY.
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This Space is Reserved for the 44 Ad."
of the above firm
Wholesale Dealers in Fancy Groceries.
Boys, get in line for thst trip to "Lovers' Retreat', Sunday
week. An early start, and a day of much enjoyment is assured.
To Whom It May Concern.
You just wait a few days if you are intending to buy FARM
WAGONS, SULKEYS, CARTS, and we will save you lots of
cold cash- T. & P. Coal Co.
To Wear Uniforms.
The employes of the grocery department of the general store
are soon to don regulation caps, long, high-up aprons and sleeve
protectors. This is in general keeping with the general appear-
ance and arrangement of the elegant and beautiful stock of goods
displayed.
The Calico Ball.
The calico and necktie ball given on last Monday evening by
the Knights of Pythias was largely attended, and every one pro-
nounced it a success. The dancing lasted until a late hour, and
many compliments were paid the knights for their efforts toward
making all feel welcome, and seeing to it that each and every one
had a good time. The Knights know how to do a thing- -and
do it.
The manager of the mercantile department of the T. & P.
Coal company is negotiating for the K. of P.'s with various man-
ufactories for the uniforms for the Uniform Rank, and when the
"togs" are received the boys propose giving another ball.
The Texas Miner
.... SOLICITS YOUR ....
Job Printing
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We have the facilities to do all kinds of Commer-
tcial and Legal Job Printing, and would be
pleased to fill your orders for same. All
work turned out neatly and promptly.
They Are Coming Our Way.
Mr. W. J. Gilbert, manager of the general store, said to a
Miner reporter yesterday: "You can say, and give my name as
authority for the assertion, that we are loading out more wagons
from a distance with goods than any other two houses in West-
ern Texas. I say this, and will back it up with money marbles
or chalk."
Regular services at the Union church Sunday, morning and
evening.
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McAdams, Walter B. The Texas Miner, Volume 1, Number 15, April 28, 1894, newspaper, April 28, 1894; Thurber, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth200462/m1/6/: accessed May 21, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Tarleton State University.