The Home Advocate. (Jefferson, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 4, Ed. 1 Saturday, February 13, 1869 Page: 2 of 4
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So Diligent i11 Business, Fea*v©ut in Spirit, Serving the Hiord. Resist the Adversary.
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HUMOROUS.
Watering places that remain open
all winter—the mouths of milk-cans.
"When the thermometer falls, how
often, on an average, does it break ?
A person who is considered land-
less has sometimes two or three
achers in his mouth.
Can any one define the cxact width
of a narrow escape ?
Beware of women who seem very
sweet Dealers in sugar-caudy are
not always candid.
The woodman who spared that
tree, came near freezing to death the
past winter, on account of the scar-
city of wood. .
If four quarters make a yard, how
many will make a garden? If seven
days make 0110 week, how many will
make one strong?
There is a man in town so know-
ing, that people who doil't know their
own minds come to him for informa-
tion on the subject.
The new moon reminds one of a
giddy girl, because she's too young
to show much reflection.
It isn't pleasant to be in the com-
pany of persons who are only what
a sandwich should be-—half-bred.
Shrewd inquiries are being made
whether the cup of sorrow has a sau-
cer. Can any one tell us?
It is supposed that the thief who
was reported in the morning papers
as having left the house, did so be-
cause he was not able to take it with
him.
"When things get to the worst,
they generally take a turn for the
better." This proverb applies more
particularly to a lady's silk dress—
when she cannot get a new one.
There is a man in Totnes so witty
that his wife manufactures all the
butter that the family uses, from the
cream of his jokes.
A Grecian Bend is said to be com-
posed of 6 pounds of horse hair, 16
pounds cotton-batting, 35 corset
strings, 1 bunches steel wire, and
enough whale-bone to construct 16
umbrellas; bearing resemblance of a
wreck of half a dozen hoop-skirts,
and twice as many chignons. It can
neither sit down or stand up. It can
do nothing but bend, and without the
power of unbending.
If a man waits patiently while a
woman is "putting her things on,"
or " shopping " he will make a good
husband.
Husband: What! dipping into the
third volume to see if every one is
married? Wife: Oh, they were mar-
ried in the first volume. I only want
to see if it was really her husband
who poisoned her.
There is a man in New York in
possession of powerful memory. He
is employed by the Humane Society
to " remember the poor-"
An Irish paper advertises, " Wan-
ted an ablebodied man as a washer
woman.
In the last illness of the witty
George Coleman, the doctor being
late in an appointment, apologized
to his patient, saying that he had
called to see a man who had fallen
down a well.
" Did he kick the bucket, doctor?"
groaned out George.
None but the brave can live with
some of the fair.
WaxtMx—An undertaker to make
coffins by contract for the " Dead of
the night."
An inquisitive chap asked a soldier
with an empty 6leeve, " how he lost
his arm? "
" In a thrashing machine," an-
swered the soldier.
" Were you running the machine?''
" Well, no; Gen. Lee had charge,''
Signs.—When you sec a young
man and woman walking down the
et leaning against each other
' a pair of badly-matched oxen, it
that they are
on eolidation.
Novei, Marriaoeb.—The Danville
(Va.) Times gives the following :
A rather novel marriago cercmotiy-
took place in the upper end of Cliar-
lotco county, Va., not long since.
The water was high and the bridges
all gone; the parson lived on one
side and the bride and bridegroom
on the other. But " amor vincit om-
nia'" they wore not to be out-done,
so the parson stood on one bank
and the bridal party on the other—
all decked out in their finery—and
in the mud. And thus they were
united. But a most amusing scene
took place before they were pro-
nounced man and wife. A difficulty
arose how the parson was to get the
license. The groom was called upon,
but he, not being able to swim, pos-
itively refused to take it over. At
length one of his waiters volun-
teered to take it over. There was a
log over the stream, but it was cov-
ered with water two feet deep. He
hesitated awhile, but finally conclu-
ded to straddle it. We are happy
to say he made the trip, and depos-
ited the necessary document with
the parson, which enabled him to tie
the knot as effectually as it was
ever done before.
Another Virginia paper says, that
on December 16th, in front ot tlie
parsonage in Crabb Bottom, High-
land county, on horseback in the
big road, by the Rev, Stephen
Smith, Mr. George A. Halteman,
aged sixteen, was married to Miss
Barbara J. Wagoner, aged twenty-
four, all of Highland couuty.—Nash
ville Advocate.
A Fine Illustration.—Set a com-
pany of beginners in archery shoot-
ing "at a mark. Their arrows will
all fall wide ot it, some on one side,
some on the opposite; and while
they are all thus far off, many a dis-
pute will arrise as to which of them
has come the nearest. But in pro-
portion as they improve their skill,
their arrows will fall nearer to the
mark, and to each other ; and when
they are fixed in the target, there
is much less controversy about
them. Now suppose them to attain
to such a pitch of mastery that ev-
ery arrow shall go straight to the
bull's-eye; they will all coincide.
This may help us to understand how
the difference between the wise and
good will be reconciled hereafter.
Grraliam & Taylor,
Receiving, Forwarding,
and
COMMISSION MERCIIANTS,
dealers in
Dry Goods, Groceries,
Agricultural Implements,
Wagons, &c.,
Corner Walnut and Dallas Sis.
LARGE BRICK HOUSE
on tiie levee, n0s. 15 and 10.
Jan. G'GO. a3-tf.
TMOODI & CO.
WHOLESALE, RETAIL,
and
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
and
AUCTIONEERS,
NO 9, on tlie Levee, Jefferson, Texas.
ALL merchandise and produce con-
signed to them, will receive prompt
attention.
Feb. (5 '68. a3-3m.
JOHN SCHUSTER,
BLACKSMITH & WHEELWRIGHT.
Lafayette St., hcticeen Market and Vale.
jefferson, texas,
Will do all kinds of work in his line,
in the best style on short notice.
horse shoeing unsurpassed.
5£g*=Ncw Wagons made to order.
Old work made as good as new.
Feb. G, 'C8. a3-Gm.
Looking Back,—The superstition
of the ill luck of looking back or re-
turning is nearly as old as the world
itself, having doubtless originated in
in Lot's wife " having looxed back
from behind him," when he was led,
with his family and cattle by an an-
gel outside the doomed city of the
plain ( Genesis 19: 26). Whether
walking or riding, the wife was be-
hind the husband, according to a
custom still prevalent in the east
where no woman goes beside her
husband. In Roberts' "Oriental Illus-
trations " it is stated to be " consid-
ered exceedingly unfortunate for
men or women to look back when
they leave their house. Accordingly if
a man goes out and leaves something
benind which his wife knows he will
want, she does not call him to turn
or look back, but takes or sends it
after him and if some great emer-
gency obliges him to look back, he
will not then proceed on the business
he was about to transact." If we
mistake not, a similar feeling is en-
tertaind in some parts of England
though not carried so far into opera-
tion.
Curiosity.—The curiosity of an
honorable mind willingly rests thcie,
where the love of truth does not
urge it further forward, and the love
of its neighbor bids its stop—in
other words, it willingly stops at the
point where the interests of truth do
not beckon ifc onward, and charity
cries halt!
MEM, WATTS & STEPHENS,
successors to 11rem k armstrong.
Contractors, |15in<llors,
and Manufiicturers
Of sasn Doors, Blinds, Ornamental
work, Beadsteads, Furniture, Etc.
HAVING a splendid PLANING MA-
CHINE, are prepared to dress any
amount of Lumber oil short notice. Will
furnish COFFINS of any style. In
fact, having the best of workmen, we
can do any kind of work that may be
called for in A no. 1 style; and as cheap
as the same can be done in New Orloans
or elsewhere.
Jan. 30 'GS. a-n2. tf
KELLY'S FOUNDRY
Four and a half miles west of
JEFFERSON TEXAS.
Geo. A. Kelly,
PROPRIETOR.
rpiIE proprietor desires to inform the
X public that the several departments
ot his
3F1,OU2XrX>3El."K'
are now in good working condition,
IN THE
MOiE SHOP
he is prepared, and the workmen are
competent, to make repairs upon every
variety of Machinery now in use in the
country, and that in a satisfactory man-
ner..
IN TIIE MOULDING ROOM,
the workmen in point of skill, are second
to none in tlie United States. In this
department orders for all kinds of
JOB WORK
can be readily filled, Fire fronts, Grate
Bars, Gin Gearing, Sugar Mills, and
Kettles always on hand.
In the Hollow-ware depart-
ment he is now prepared to fninish
Dealers and Consumers with an article
superior in lightness and finish to almost
any made in the United States, which he
will supply, by the Wholesale or Retail,
at reasonable prices. He invites the
public to carefully examine his ware and
compare prices before purchasing else-
where.
Plow Depnrtmeni,
In this department, he is amply prepared
to till all orders from farmers and dealers
for any number they may desire, and
that, too, with 1111 article that he feels
conlident will give satisfaction.
The stock consists of Stocked Turning
Plows, made from tlie improved patterns.
Turning Shovels, Strulght Shovels,
Scoutors, Subsoilers and Sweeps.
J. W. & J. It. llussell are my agents
in Jefterson.
Address
G. A. KELLY, Proprietor,
Jan. 23d, 1807.
®en. D. foscue, jule s. foscue.
EOSCUE & BRO.
COTTON FACTORS,
FOBWABDINQ AND COMMISSION
MERCHANTS
WHOLESALE & RETAIL GROCERS.
In their Mammoth Fire-proof
BRICK BUILDING,
Corner of Walnut and Lafayette Streets,
JEFFERSON, TEXAS,
(One Block below Bateman & Bro=)
We take this method of informing our
friends and the public generally, that,
having completed our large and commo-
dious Brick Building, we are now just in
eceipt of an extensive and well-seleeted
Stock of Goods, embracing everything
in the Grocery Line, together with Staple
Dry goods, Plantation Supplies, etc.
•All of wlifcli will be sold 011 the most
reasonable terms. Country Merchants
are invited to call and examine our Stock,
which wo will keep constantly replen-
ished, so that their orders may be
promptly filled.
We are also prepared to store any
amount of Cotton, Merchandise, etc.,
and bespeak a liberal share of Patronage.
Cash advanced upon Cotton, Wool, etc.,
stored with us or shipped to our friends,
E. F. Golson & Co., New Orleans.
FOSCUE & 13RO.
Jan. 23, ISG9.
J.. M MURPHY & COt
FORWAEDIN Gr
and
Commission Merchants,
WAOLESALE DEALERS IN
Dry goods,iGroccrics, Produce,
Machinery, and
FARMING INPLEMENTS,
On tlie Levee, Jefferson,Texas.
Jan 23, anl-y.
J. W, & J. R. RUSSELL & Co.
COTTOI BROKERS,
DECEIVING, FORWARDING,
Commission Merchants,
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
and dealers in
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS,
Large two story Brick building, Austin
street, Jefferson Texas.
NAILS, CASTINGS, COTTON-
YARNS, BAGGING & TIES,
AL WA YS ON IIAND.
5^° Personal attention given to the
sale of Cotton Wool and Hides.
Jaw., 23. If.
FEUIT TEEES.
Choice So 11 tliera Varieties,
SOUTHERN AND TEXAS GROWN.
Depot—corner of Market and Austin
Streets, near tlie Haywood House. A
General Assortment of FRUIT TREES
and Ornamental Shrubberry, comprising
APPLE TREES,
Many varieties, from June to Winter, one
to three years old—the latter will bear
very soon. Dwarf Pears, varieties from
June to Winter, bearing in one to two
years. Peach, earliest to late. Cherry,
assorted varieties. Grape, Strawberry,
and Raspberry Plants, Cedar, Roses, etc.
D. DANFORT1I, Agent.
Jefferson, Texas, Jan. 23d, 1809.
LOOK OUT FOR TIIE CARS
"when the engine whistles !
THE blue bird has come at last to tell
us spring is coming. How thankful
we ought to be to God forjh is goodness to
us. But remember God's commands
must be obeyed. Life is uncertain, and
death must come. Then haste to Boyd's
Photograph Gallery, and get your like-
ness taken lifelike, for who can tell how
soon loved ones will pass away. Gal-
lery 011 Marshall street, Jefferson.
anl-Gm. P. BOYD.
I AMES HOB AN,
dealer in
FANCY AND STAPLE
DRY GOODS
notions, hats, caps, boots,
Shoes, Queensware, &c.,
58, Dallas street Jeffcrsoh, Texas.
k. d. bateman,
w. q. bateman.
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Brick Warehouse, Above High Tlafcr
BATEMAN & BRO.
FORWARDING COMMISSION
MERCHANTS
and
WHOLESALE GROCERS
Jefterson, Texas.
To be prepared to furnish our numer-
ous customers during the bnvr water
season with supplies etc.. we have taken
advantage of the extraordinary low
freights, and have purchased IN PEli-
SON, and are now receiving one of the
Largest Stocks of Staple and
Fancy Groceries,
ever offered in this market, consisting
of Coffee. Sugar, Flour, Molasses,
Bacon, and a large assortment of Box
Goods, all suited to tlie Country trade.
We invite customers and country deal-
ers to call and examine before purchas-
ing elsewhere.
We offer inducements to Merchants, jjfwh
as we purchased our goods at very rea- * •,
sonable prices and shipped at low *
freights. We propose to sell at veryfJPa
small profits throughout the season. '^%ie
our terms are strictly cash. l,(
or advanced on cotton, wool, hides. fH^
and other produce in store with us.
WE HAVE AN IMMENSE STOCK OF
Bagging Tics and Salt,
A LARGE LOT OF
IRON AXLE WAGONS, AND
Cotton Gins
on li a 11 cl.
Particular attention given to Orders,
We have, as usual, abundance ot room
for the
STORAGE OF COTTON AND
UP-FREIGIITS.
Consignments Solicited of all
kinds.
BATEMAN & BRO.
Jan 23. tf.
j. a. norswortiiy. t. f. grogardv
NORSWORTIIY & CiROGARD
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
dealers in
BOOTS, SHOESftic
AND Jyo
HATS, 4
No. 5, Dallas Street, Jefferson, ;|.or
Texas,
t ',m ./ v an
Jan. 23. tf.
I ve
Stove Emporium I *;lh
'til!
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S. IV.
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4,ic
Keeps constantly 011 hand a fine nsi m
sortment ot PARLOR AND OF- '
FICE STOVES; also the great m
Charter Oalt 111
4 ni
Cooking Stove, uv
the best stove in use. jn
We have in course of construction a i
large -ware-house, to be filled with these fij ci
line stoves, we will then be prepared to If
supply tlie trade of Texas.
Housekeepers would find it to tlicif11
interest to eall and examine our stock | tl
before purchasing elsewhere.
Marshall St., Jefterson, Texas. 111
Jan. 9,'69. nl-tf. ; ti
AV 11 REESE, *m(
WHOLESALE i f,
AND Y
RETAIL DEALER IN
BOOTS, SHOES AND
BROGANS,
Corner of Austin Street and Commer-
cial alley. Jefferson, Texas,
Jan. 9, '69. nl-tf.
DR, J. A. RICHARDSON, 4
He si dent Oculist.
JEFFERSON, TEXAS.
Office, Freeman's Ilall Building.*
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Patillo, F. J. The Home Advocate. (Jefferson, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 4, Ed. 1 Saturday, February 13, 1869, newspaper, February 13, 1869; Jefferson, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth235529/m1/2/: accessed April 27, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History.