HENDERSON COUNTY, TX - Newspaper- The Southland Feb. 1903 BIOGRAPHY W. E. Parker *********************************************** This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: "Bunny Freeman" December 2002 © Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm *********************************************** W. E. Parker, Veternary Surgeon, Athens, Texas The Southland Feb. 1903 Mr. Parker was born and reared in Rusk county, Texas. The family came from Georgia to Texas in 1852. he came to Athens in 1881, where he has lived ever since. He has a comfortable home in Athens and a wife and seven children. He has always been a great lover of stock and while he has engaged in some businesses not related to stock he speedily drifts back into his chosen line. He is now a regular surgeon and gives his entire time to its demands. His headquarters are in Athens and he performs all necessary operations, extracts teeth, prescribes for sick animals and nurses them and in all possible ways assists run down or ailing animals, horses or cattle, back to health and vigor. He solicits business especially in Henderson County, but is open to orders elsewhere, come to see him or write him. If you need his services. Fees reasonable. Office at Drug store of J. J. Powers. Typed as written.