02 Jan 1899 Page 1 Business Changes Several Removal of Store Houses and Some Sales. An Old Established Drug Store to Remove and a New Hardware Firm Takes an Old Business Stand. Today being the beginning of the New Year, is the day upon which it is the rule to announce business changes, moves, etc., and in this respect it seems that Navasota's commercial circles are not subject to any particular convulsions or changes apt to alter the even tenor of existing conditions. The most noteworthy removal, probably, is the settled removal by Mr. S. B. Rucker of his stock of drugs to his own store property recently occupied by Ed. Woodward and the Weekly Review; Mr. Woodward retires from the market business, and the newspaper has not yet announced its future home. In turn, Mr. W. B. Wesson will, about February 1, take the store now occupied by Mr. Rucker. Another trick in the world of business is the resignation of Mr. R. C. Terrell from the position of book-keeper at F. W. Brosig's, and his purchasing a half interest in the hardware business of Mr. E. L. Ahrenbeck; which change took place today, and the firm is now styled Ahrenbeck & Terrell. These are both energetic young men and will doubtless make things hum in a merry and lively manner and attract much trade to that portion of the city. Mr. R. D. Blackshear takes the position of book-keeper at Brosig's, vacated by Mr. Terrell. Stone & Kennard is the style of a new cotton warehouse firm to succeed W. H. Stone in his present business. It is made by W. W. Kennard buying a half interest and will add much popularity to the promising enterprise. W. C. Newton, who has been doing a fruit and confectionery business on Washington avenue and known widely as "Candy Bill," consummated the sale of his business this morning and turned the keys over to Arthur Smith, who will continue same at the old stand and also take advantage of a lease of the vacant part of the lot adjacent to his present building. The barber shop of J. M. Codwell, run by John Bates, on Railroad street, has been closed. There are one or two more minor trades said to be in contemplation, but no definite announcement is made. Will Be Married Wednesday Gus Mittanck left yesterday morning for Kenny, near Brenham, where he will be united in marriage the coming Wednesday to Miss Mary Pheffer, and will return to Navasota to make their future home. Page 4 Personal Mention J. F. Bednar is sick. J. Youens went to Lyons this morning on a visit. Miss Ella Leake returned yesterday to Monaville, Waller county, to resume her school work. O. B. Gooch was in Bryan yesterday. M. Gabert spent Sunday in Galveston. Eugene Sellers spent yesterday and today with his parents here. Col. R. A. Horlock is reported ill. W. A. Johnson and son, O. S. returned to Bryan yesterday. S. H. Garvin has removed from Roans Prairie to Navasota and will occupy the Elson Kelley place in the McNair addition. Miss Maude Hardesty, of Houston, is visiting Miss Pearl Garvin in Navasota. Richard Mittanck returned to Bellville yesterday to spend the holidays. Fred Dixon has finally decided to decline the agency of the Central at Cypress. Dean Hearne, returned to Bryan today after visiting several days in Novasota [sic]. Chas. Easley and wife are in Navasota and will make their home with Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Easley, Sr. Eleanor Colson