1892 Gazeteer for Coryell County
Gatesville, a flourishing village on the St. Louis Southwestern Railway, in
Coryell county, of which it is the judicial seat, 45 miles south-west of Waco, and
125 north of Austin. It has four churches, a public school, a House of Correction and
Reformatory (a State institution), 2 banks, an opera hall, a flour mill, a cotton
gin and two weekly newspapers, the GATESVILLE STAR and the POST. Ships cotton,
grain and live stock. Population 2,000. Telegraph, W.U. Express, Pacific. Clarence
L. Bush, postmaster.
Allen, James W. livery
Anold, Jasper H. County Attorney; Real Estate & Collections
Atkinson House, R.J. Boyer propr.
Bailey, Lee M., barber
Bailey & Co., (Albert S. and Evander A. Bailey), news agents
Baines, George M. Lawyer, Real Estate, Collection Agent, Notary Public
Bateman, C.M., saloon
Bennett, Hardin D., propr. Farmers' Home
Blair, Wm. J., photographer
Blair & Cravens (m. J. Blair, Thomas Cravens), publrs POST
Bobo, Edward, dry goods
Borders, J.V., Assessor
Boyd, Rev., (Methodist)
Boyer, Robert J., propr. Atkinson House
Brinkman, F. & Co., (Frank Brinkman, W.C.Martin) grocers
Brown, John M., cotton gin
Brown, Wm. E., physician
Brown & Newland (Robert Brown, Benjamin Newland) cotton gin
Bryan, Thomas F., lawyer
Buckley & Barton (M.B.Buckley, Joseph C. Barton) dry goods
Bush, Clarence L., postmaster
Cameron, Wm. & Co., W.B.Sedwick agt. lumber
Carden & Lanham (Gaines B. Carden, James M. Lanham) farm implements
Carsey, Miston P. , shoemaker
Castleman, Rev. R.H. (Cumb Presbyterian)
Chrisman, J. C., Agent Alamo Fire Insurance Co. of SanAntonio
Christman, John Q., grocer
Colgin, W.M. & Co. (W.M. Colgin) dry goods
Cornelius, Mrs. C.R., music teacher
Cox, J. P., county commissuioner
Crawford, Miss Alice, Music teacher
Crow & Anderson (Luther P.Crow, Edward J. Anderson), furniture
Cumby & Chrisman(Robert H. Cumby, Joseph C. Chrisman) real estate
Davis, F.A. & Co. (Frank A. and James R. Davis) notions
Dickie, JohR. grocer
Doherty, John P. , principal public school
Duffie M.S. lawyer and real estate
Duffie. S. F., county judge
Earp, J. Hiram, physician
Edwards, Henry D. farm implements
Farmer's Home, Hardin D. Bennett propr.
Fauntleroy, J.B., public weigher
First National Bank (capital, $100,000).
F.M. Gardner, pres. Alfred R. Willaims, cash.
Forman, Frank, dentist
Gardner & Ayers (Francis M. Gardner, Wm. L. Ayers) general store
Garrett, Brack & Co. (Brack Garrett) gents' furnishings
Gatesville Hotel, John J. Stovall propr.
Gatesville Post, Blair & Cravens publrs.
Gatesville Star, J.E. McLendon editor
Gilder, Dr. Uriah M., druggist
Hall, J. Leon, saloon
Hammack, J. W., sheriff
Hammack, W.W., county clerk
Harris, J. A. cotton gin
Harvey, Wm. W., barber
Hedgepeth, W. B., collector of taxes
Hood, M. R., district clerk
House of Correction and Reformatory of Texas, J.B.McGuire, supt.
Hurd, M.R., clerk district court
Jeanes, B. H., barber
Jenkins, Young S., county treasurer
Jenkins, Y.S. & Co. (Young S. Jenkins, Anderson D. Honeycut) drugs
Johnson, George T., carpenter
Jones, Llewellyn, physician
King, James R., druggist
Lewis Bros (Clarence w. and Irvin D.) hardware
Long, F. Marian, county surveyor
McAfee, Douglas M. grocer
McClellan & Wells (J.RlMcClellan, O.F.Wells) Collection Agents
McDowell, Miller, & Hawkins (Edmond A. McDowell, Owens Miller,
Samuel B. Hawkins) lawyers
McGuire, J B. supt House of Correction, 3 miles n.
McLendon, John E., editor star
Martin, Mrs. B.W., milliner
Martin & Fauntleroy (Robert W. Martin, R.B.Fauntleroy) Collection Agents
Massengale, Edward D., blacksmith
Matthews, Charles D. saloon
Matthews & French, (Charles D. Matthews, Napoleon B. French) saloon
Moore, George T. harnessmaker
Oakes, Wm. E. physician
Parks, W. R. Co (Wm. R. Parks, Frank M. Gardner) harness makers
Partridge, M. F., county attorney
Pittman, George W. jeweler
Potts, Robert O. grocer
Quesenbury, T. C., constable
Raby, James Rl, physician
Ransley, John, confectioner
Rose, Wm M., saloon
Sassee & Powell ( Henry Sasse; Robert E. Powell) farm implements
Saunders, J.R. & Co. (James R. Saunders), James W. Saunders, cashier,
bankers.
Saunders' Opera House, James R. Saunders propr.
Saunders, W.L. & Co. (Wm. L. and James W. Saunders) hardware
Schley Bros. (John and Wm. A.) general store
Scott, Blair & Suggs (S.S.Scott, Wm. J. Blair, Robert L. Suggs) grocers
Seale, Rev. N.A. (Baptist)
Sherrill, James W., grocer
Simpson, M., justice
Smith, Marcus d., Contractor and builder
Stovall, John J., hotel & grocer
Tillman, Edward F., R.R. and telegraph agent
Tucker, Samuel H., blacksmith
Turpin & Cohagen (Theodore W. Turpin, Thomas N. Cohagen) blacksmiths
Vardiman, Wood & Taylor (J.J.Vardiman, C.B.Wood, J.C.Taylor) lawyers
Walker, J. Eliot, lawyer
Wandel, John J., jeweler
Washburn. R. H., jeweler
Wells & Stone (O.F.Wells, Benjamin M. Stone) meats
White, C. Parker, mayor
Williams & Thompson (Wm.Williams, frank A. Thomson) grocers
Woodward, Philip S., justice of peace
Wooten, John J., Agt. Pacific Express Co.
Worley, Benjamin, flour mill and gin
Village businesses and proprietors
BEE HOUSE: 23 miles southwest of Gatesville, population 33, mail
tri-weekly J.L.Price, post master
Gardner, T.A., corn mill
Huff & Price, general store
McHorse, M., corn mill and gin
BOAZ:16 miles south of Gatesville, 10 miles from Killeen, population
20. Mail semi-weekly, A. L. Hopson, post master
Beckham, Rev. L.L. (Baptist)
Brister, G.W., blacksmith
Grimes, L., coton gin
Hopson, A.L., grocer
McLeod, J.P., mill & gin
COPPERAS COVE:On G.C.&S.Fe Railoway 26 miles s of Gatesville, 18 1/4
miles east of Lampassas, 28 miles from Belton and 110 from
Austin. Population 200. Telegraph, Western Union, Express
W.F. & Co. Eli R. Goodson, postmaster
Alexander, S.W., county commissioner
Arnold, H.S., general store
Bashaw, W.J., carpenter
Bennett, G.C., land agent & notary
Carpenter, F.T., carpenter
Clements, J.S. & Bro., general store
Cullon, H.E., drugs
Edwards, Rev. S.M. (Baptist)
Gault, J. W., constable
Goodson, Eli R. & Bro., lumber
GotcherBros., blacksamiths
Gotcher, G.W., physician
Mccowen, J.P., flour mill and gin
McWherry, J. F., barber & grocer
Neal, Rev. John F. (Methodist)
Roberts, W.C., justice of the peace
Ross, W. B., physician
Shause, Rev. S.M. (Campbellite)
Slaughter & Hudson, blacksmiths
Whitsitt, T.A., general store
CORYELL, 12 miles ne of Gatesville, same distance from Crawford.
Population, 140. Stages to Crawford daily and Gatesville
tri-weekly. Mail daily, S.A.Andrews post master
Anderson, J.W., barber
Andrews, S.A., drugs
Bellamy, A.J., carpenter
Castleman, Rev. R.H. (Presbyterian)
Crow, C.J. physician
Dean, Rev. F.T.(Baptist)
Dietz, Mrs. Lottie, hotel
Franks, J.F., meats
Franks & Leonard, grocers
McKeown, Rev. W.M. (Methodist)
Perkins, A.T., physician
Saddler, M.W., hotel
Saddler & Rees, general store
Swift, W.J., blacksmith
Waller, J. R., carpenter
Warren, T.A., woodworker
Woods, R., shoemaker
EAGLE SPRINGS: 18 miles se of Gatesville, 8 from McGregor.
Population, 100. Mail, daily, John W.Cook postmaster
Cook, John, grocer
Cook, Dr.J.W., druggist
Dorsey, B.W., caropenter
Dunevant, Isaac, carpenter
Howard, Dr. A.J., druggist
Morrison, John H., corn mill & gin
Morrison, F.W.& Bro., blacksmiths
Ross,F.G., justice
Torbett, J.S., music teacher
EVANT: 25 miles west of Gatesville. Population 120. Mail tri-
weekly. R.M. Hill, post master
Barrett, W.W., grist mill & gin
Brooks, El, justice
Green, B., constable
Heath Bros., cotton gin and grist mil
Hill, R.M., general store
Hill, R.W., hotel
Kirklin, T.W., druggist
Love, R.D., physician
Manness, J.W., blacksmith
Sawyer, T.R. & T.A., general store
Warren, R.W., livery & feed
Winn, physician
Wurtz, A. general store
HURST 19 miles ne of Gatesville, 14 miles from Clifton. Population
100. Mail daily, P.R.Hobin post master
Heaty, R.D., corn mill & gin
Hill, J.N. & Bro., general store
Hobin, P.R. general store
Mayfield, R.M. drugs
Simpson, R.H., physician
Tubbs & James, blacksmith
IZORO: 24 miles se of gatesville 19 ne of Lampassas, population 6.
Mail tri-weekly. Thomas J. Upton, postmaster
Littlefield, J. A. justice
Uptin, Thomas J., farmer
JONESBORO: 18 miles nw of Gatesville. Stages daily to Hamilton and
Gatesville; fare 10 cents per mile. Population 700. Mail
daily, J.B.Wallis, post master.
Beaver & Bly, livery
Bly & McKowan, saloon
Conley, J.H., general store
Hamilton, T.J., corn mill & gin
Harbison & Bartlett, blacksmiths & hardware
Hibits & Lawrence, druggists
Jones Bros, grocers
Jones & Short, physician & druggists
Langdon, W.Hl, general store
Overton, Lawrence, barber
Pope, R.J., physician
Riden & Buckels, billiard hall
Sauler, Wm., furniture & hardware
Smalley, B.J., physician
Strickney, J. H., deputy sheriff
Wallis & Overton, general store
Woodall, J. L., shoemaker
Woodall, W.H., blacksmith
KING: 13 miles sw of Gatesville. Population,
100. Mail, tri-weekly. B.M.McCleskey, postmaster
Bailey, Dr. Ralph, drugs
Culp, JOe S., general store
Kenchings, Rev. J.B. (Baptist)
McCleskey, L., blacksmith
McCleskey & NOble, general store
Morris, W.L. mill & gin
Rodgers, R. saw mill
LEON JUNCTION: on St. L.S.W.Railway, 12 miles se of
Gatesville. Population 25. Express, Pacific, Mail, daily
Brock, S.P., general store
Davis. N., general store
Laughlin, J.G., justice
McGee, J.H., saloon
Taylor, M.A., blacksmith
Whittenberg, P.L., general store
LEVITA: 8 1/2 miles nw of Gatesville. Population 80. Mail, tri-
weekly James Coleman, post master
Brown, James, physician
Chambe, J.D. blacksmith
Coleman, C.B., grocer
Coleman, James, shoemaker
Davis, Jefferson, constable
Gilbert, A.M., livestock
Jones & Woods, mill & gin
Miles, Walter, blacksmith
Nash, R.T., physician
MOUND: 10 miles se of Gatesville. Population, 13. Express, Pacific,
Mail, daily. H.C.White, post master
King, C.M. flour mill & gin
White, H.C., general store
OGLESBY: on the St. L.S.W.Railway, 18 miles e of Gatesville 7 from
McGregor. Population 80. Express, Pacific. Mail daily, M.C.
Hill post master.
Boone, D.R., general store
Culpepper, E.A., constable
Franklin, C., blacksmith
Hitt, M.B., railroad express and Telegraph agent
Hitt & Norton, cotton gin
Lawrence, John E., drugs
Magown, Maggie, school teacher
Norton, Rev. JW.(Baptist)
Norton, W.C., hotel and notary
Paine, S.C., blacksmith
Rape & Jordan, physicians
Ross, T.G., justice
OSAGE: 13 miles ne of Gatesville and 8 west of Crawford. Stages daily
to Crawford and Coryell. Population 72. A.S.Fouts, post master.
Armstron, M. physician
Baird, A.J., physician
Baird & Riley, mill & gin
Bennett, J.B., constable
Brown, Thomas, general store
Campbell, T.J., blacksmith
Edwards, R.E. justice
Fouts, A.S., general store & live stock
Fouts, J.J.P., general store
Paschal, J.S., physician
Reeves & Brown, general store
Wright, John W., drugs
PEARL: 20 miles west of Gatesville. Population, 125. Mail stage to
Gatesville tri-weekly, fare $1. E.P.Davenport, post master
Beavers, L. Justice
Conner, John, gin
Davenport, E.P. & Co., general store
Harrison, J.H., bee gum factory
Pace, T.F., constable
Warren, John, corn mill
Wright, Rae, blacksmith
PECAN GROVE: 10 miles se of Gatesville and 4 from Mound. Population
200. Mail, daily, J.B.Shows, post master
Beaty, J.W., physician
Cavett, S.W., livestock
Davidson, J.C., livestock
Jeffries, J.W., physician
King, C.M., cotton gin
Martin, F.M., grist mill & gin
Martin, S.W., blacksmith
Prewett, J. T., livestock
Robinson, J. T. teacher
Shows, J. B. general store & notary
Straw, H. F. flour mill
Vandiver, C.G., flour mill & cotton gin
PIDCOCK RANCH (PIDCOKE) 15 miles sw of Gatesville. Population, 50. Mail
tri-weekly. J.T.Meek, post master
Baird, J.C.l, physician
Bean, E.A., real estate
Fry, V., carpenter
Garrett, R.B., carpenter & wagon maker
Heiser, Rev.
Meek, J. T., general store
Moseley, E.A., county commissioner
Rister, Rev.
Rogers, R.S., grist mill
Sanders, S.W., physician
/seatm H, /w,m grust mill & gin
Warren J. W., blacksmith
PURMELA: 14 miles west of Gatesville. Population, 15. Mail, tri-weekly.
Gray, Dr. T.P., drugs
Hall & Son, general store & gin
Ogden, Thomas, blacksmith
RUTH: 9 1/2 miles south of Gatesville. Mail, semi-weekly. J.G.Laughlin,
postmaster.
Bradford, J.W., carpenter
Brown, J.M. & Sons, grist mill & gin
Carter and Laughlin, general store
Chatham, N. M., general store
Laughlin, J.G., justice
McDonald, R.D., physician
Reed, J. D., blacksmith & wheelwright
Short, P.W., constable
Smith, R.C., physician
STRAW'S MILL: 4 1/2 miles south of Gatesville. Population 85. Mail
semi weekly. G.W.Straw, post master
Straw, G.W., general store
Straw, H.F., flour mill
SUGAR LOAF: 18 miles south of Gatesville and 8 1/2 north of Killeen.
Population 39. Mail, tri-weekly. J.F.Clawson, post master
Clawson, J. F., general store
Shattuck, grist mill & gin
THE GROVE: 19 miles se of Gatesville and 7 se of Leon Junction.
Population 300. Mail daily. G.W.Taylor, post master
Collins, W. J., physician
Ender, C.A., blacksmith
Graham, W.J., general store
Jefcoot, J.D., blacksmith
King, C.M., flour mill & gin
Nubenhagan & Fikes, cotton gin
Osmun, C.T., cotton gin
Polinick, C.A., general store
Rayburn, W. C., general store
Short, P.C., constable
Taylor, George W., general store
Winkler, C.A., flour mill & gin
TURNERSVILLE: 14 miles north of Gatesville. Population 250. Mail
daily. S.E.Bates, post master
Barnett, Wyatt, chair nmfr.
Bates, Mrs. E.E., general store
Cagle, J.S., blacksmith
Calloway, J.P., physician
Cox, J.M., justice
Davis, H. N. general store
Dean, Rev. J.T. (Baptist)
Hobin, P.R., notary
Layne, E. R., physician
Mitchell, John, hotel, flour mill and gin
Owen, J. W., flour mill and gin
Snell, W.H., flour mill & gin
Williams, W. B. & Co., drugs & groceries
WHITSON: 21 miles from Gatesville and 5 from Moody. J.C.Holt, post master
Holt, J. C., general store
Lynn, J., cotton gin
Whitson, M. & son, mill and gin
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