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"Mr. Jno. G. McElvaney, one of the oldest citizens of Denison, returned Satruday from a flying trip to Kentucky. Mr. McElvaney is a young lawyer of talent..."
"Heads of families will find a fine stock of groceries and provisions at Mr. Miller's [sic] on Main street. A good assortment of liquors, tobaccos, and cigars also."
"Mr. W.B. Munson left last Monday for a brief visit to Illinois. Mr. Munson is a hard working man, who has not taken time to rest since the establishment of Denison and needed the relaxation from business...."

"On the 27th day of October the Nelson House was opened with capacity for sleeping seventy guests and feeding twice that number, and every day and night since it has been crowded."

"The Nelson House still maintains its excellent reputation for generous diet. The house has been running over with guests ever since it opened."
"The proprietor, Mr. Jno. J. Collins, was the first man who "opened out" in Denison, his bar being the fork of a tree in the lower part of town. Mr. Collins keeps a quiet house, and allows no gambling. He will open a lodging house in a few days."
"...Jacob Schwendiman...grocer and restaurant keeper. He keeps choice family groceries, gets up a good meal, and will make you as fine and durable a pair of boots as you can get anywhere."



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