From the Indianola, Texas Courier May 21, 1859:

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Millinery and Fancy Goods.
Mrs. Campbell would respectfully announce to the ladies that she is now opening a select assortment of Millinery and Fancy Goods, comprising every article necessary to a lady’s wardrobe or toilet—of the latest and most approved styles. She invited their attention to her stock, and solicits a share of patronage. Store on Main street, opposite Labe & Rouff’s.

Bath House. Mr. Rook has commenced the erection of a bath-house for the accommodation of the public. It will have five or six compartments all of which will be fitted up in good style. This will afford a convenience that has been long desired and Mr. Rook will be liberally patronized.

Light—Cheap Light!
Everybody in the country or city can have a good light, equal to any gas light or ten candles, by using Bateman’s Patent Safety Gas Lamp and Bacon’s Fluid Gas, warranted not to explode. For sale at the Gas Lamp Depot, formerly News Depot, Main Street, Indianola, Texas.

Northern Potatoes. Just landed ex schr Anthem 30 bbls Pink Eye and White Potatoes, for sale by Wood & Davis.

German Prunes,
to arrive from Bremen per brig Indianola, for sale by H. Runge & Co.

Protect Home Manufacture.
We have been appointed agents for the sale of the “Star State Mills Goods,” manufactured at the Texas Penitentiary, and have on hand a superior article of No. 1 Osnaburgs, made from the best of Cotton, which we will sell low, and invite the public to test the quality. H. Runge & Co.

Casimir House,
Indianola [Powderhorn Wharf] Tx.
This large and commodious Hotel, situated near the steamship landing, at Indianola, has gained a wide reputation throughout the country as one of the most popular and well regulated homes in the State. Passengers waiting for the steamers or the stages will find it greatly to their advantage to stop at the Casimir House. The rooms are large and airy, and the table will always be supplied with everything the country can furnish.
C. Villenuev.

Carter House.
Corner of Main and Cross Streets, in front of the new Wharf, Indianola, Texas—Joseph C. Carter, of Kentucky, Proprietor. N. B.—Baggage conveyed to and from the boats, free of charge.

Green Tree Tavern.

The undersigned having thoroughly renovated the above Tavern, situated on Powderhorn Bayou, and close to the steamship landing, most respectfully solicits a share of public patronage. His terms are as follows, viz:

Board per month, with Lodging $14.00
Board per month, without Lodging $12.00
Board per Day .75
Single Meals .25
Families and servants boarded as per agreement with proprietor. J. Kelly, Proprietor.

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