Fort Worth Daily Democrat. (Fort Worth, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 143, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 24, 1879 Page: 4 of 4
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The Democrat.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1S79.
RAILROAD TIME-TABLE.
T. & P. Railroad
ARRIVES.
Mail and Express....l:35 a. m....
WILLS POINT LOCAL.
Passenger..............2:30 p. m.......6:20 a.m.
H. & T. C. Railroad.
LEAVE DALLAS. NORTH. SOUTH.
Chicago Express.........7:50 a.m. 6:50 p.m
St. LouisExpress........9.45 p.m
DEPARTS.
..3:45 p.m.
6:50 a.m.
All notices of a business nature inserted in thes*
columns ate charged as advertisements, at oui
regular rates.
Toys, Dolls, Albums, Scrap Books
Etc., Etc.
We only say come and see our Christ-
mas goods. In onr varied assortment to
please the mind, sight and ear, we will
show you the nicest gift and picture books
in the city, at No. 46 Houston street, op
posite J. J. Massie’s. .
12-17-61 tl. N. Conner & Co.
CITY CHITS.
We give considerable space to-day to
Christmas festivities and local ads.; hence
the dearth of other items.
Don’t lail to see the most reherche stock
of jewelry ever brought to Fort Worth.
The Austin jeweler has them, and guaran-
tees ever article as represented. His stock
will be complete by the 15th. Call on
him. I2-lm
A committee ot ladies will be at the
Christian clmrchjhis morning, to receive
and arrange the gilts on the Christmas
tree. Friends will please ■ send same in
before noon. Good music will enliven
the occasion. All are invited.
Chris Rintleman, proprietor ot Local
Option Saloon, says the trouble .is with
the whiskey. No man becomes a desper
ado who drinks Monarch at the Local Op-
tion : his impulses are all right after tak
ingone drink, and the second makes him
an honest man. 12 31m
From Sunday’s addition of the Galves-
ton News, we learn that the appellate
court at Tyler, in the case ol J. A. Leon-
ard vs. the state, has refused a rehearing
of the case, which confirms the sentence
to the penitentiary. From the same
source we see that the ease of Henry Smith
vs. the stale, has been reversed and re-
manded.
Yesterday evening in the third ward
te un of mules became frightened and ran
away w ith a buggy throwing out the oc-
cupants, a gentleman and a lady from
Belle Plain. The lady, a Mrs. Carnage
had the misfortune to have one of her
arms broken, which was comfortably ad
justed soon after the accident.
An uninitiated countryman became in
censed at tie overtures of one of our
street drummers yesterday afternoon, and
put a quietus to his fuither solicitations
by ordering him to the regions where
sulphurous caloric is dispensed free
charge. The drummer says Fort Worth
is ‘T’ich enough for his blood” just yet.
While driving up to the Iront of Mr.
Brunswig’s store yesterday evening, Mrs.
Brunswig’s buggy wdieel accidentally
struck a negro woman standing near the
sidewalk, causing a slight contusion ot the
hip. Tii e woman was under the influence
ol opium at the time, and failed to oh
serve the buggy as it came up.
The work on Capt. Tackabery’s new
building goes bravely on, as does every
thing else which the captain undertakes
By to-day one week, wind and weather
permitting, the new building will be com
plete, with the captain at his old stand up
to his ears in business as usual. We re-
peat the assertion, who can beat our
Capt. Tack.
Through tiie kindness ot Mr. F. W
Bailey, ol the city gas works, we were
shown yesterday two beautiful silver
medals, presented by the British govern-
ment to Mr. Bailey for services done at
the massacre of Cawnpore, in East India,
and at the siege of Balaklava, during the
Crimean war. Mr. Bailey is justly proud
of these tokens of valor, and took great
delight in showing them to us, for which
we thank him.
A Sight lor an Epicure.
By invitation from the boss butcher ol
the city.. Mr. Tom Aston, a reporter for
the Democrat visited the third ward
market last evening, where he beheld a
sight which would make the mouth of an
epicure water: In another column will be
found a list ot the immense quantities of
meats and fowl shown our rrporter, and
they were all dressed in superb style,
plainly showing that the dresser thorough-
ly understood his business. There were
beef quarters with beautifully carved
flowers, mutton with stars and cresents,
pigs with boquets and turkies withrosetts
all looking more like ornaments for a par-
lor than necessary adjuncts to the culinary
department. There was on exhibition
one beef steer (grass-led at that) which
weighed gross 1,750 pounds, and when
dressed pulled the beam at 850. Mr. As-
ton says he understands his business, and
we know it, for no man other than a thor-
ough butcher, could do the work shown
onr leportcr last evening. Now if you
want anything Irom a quail to a bear, go
to Torn Aston’s. As will be seen, his
Main street show opens at 2 p.m. Go
and see him.
Recorder's Backet.
His honor entered the hall with a frown
on his countenance, and a ribless umbrella
under his arm, and as he passed the offi-
cials in waiting for his arrival, he gave to
each a scowl that sent them searching
with their restless eyes, for s miething to
divei t their attention. Having flounced
into the seat of justice, and slammed his
hat and umbrella upon the desk in Iront of
him, he called in stentorian tones for the
first offender.
“Mister Jones, Mister William Jones,
how is it, sir, that with precept after pre-
cept, with example after example, you
are so incomprehensibly obtuse as to fail,
yes sir, totally and absolutely fail, to prop-
erly comprehend, and faithfully fulfil that
immutable edict which makes it a flagrant
violation of the laws of your country and
mine, to carry concealed deadly weapons?”
“But—ah—judge, the mad-dogs, the
thieves, the—the—”
“No more, sir, no more, you stand
charged with this ofiense, and I must ful-
fil the spirit and the letter of the law. and
I fine you $25.00 for carrying concealed
weapons.”
‘But—ah—my dear judge, your honor
—ah—how about the mad-dogs?”
“Let tnem bite you, eat you alive ; but
never, sir, no ! never, violate the laws of
your country,” and his honor majestically
waved the unfortunate member of the
Jones family to one side, and called for
the next customer.
Charles Clifton climbed the rail of equi-
ty, and stood with subdued look and
trembling limb before the august pres-
ence. “Clifton, from your conduct and
appearance, I would infer that you are one
of those premature character ot individ-
uals ; a species ol the previous sort5
always in advance ol the sounds of harmo-
nious accord, vulgarly termed ahead of
the music, and I am lorced, actually
forced, to this conclusion by your late
conduct. No ,v, Charles, do you not think
it would have been more sensible, and far
more economical, to have delayed your
little bacchanalian ovation until the ad-
vent of the Christmas holidays, when even
the strongest give way to tempta-
tion? I think, so, Charles, and it you
reflect a moment 1 think you will come to
the same conclusion, for don’t you see,
Charles, the dispensers ot the revivifying
article furnished that luxury on Christmas
morning free ol charge, besides donating
the saccharine substance, and the ovicular
deposit of the barnyard towl, to add tone
and zest to the draught. Right here then,
Charles, the economical point shows Tip.
Then again, Charles, by the time you had
imbibed a sufficiency, others would have
been in the same condition, making your
detection an impossibility, therefore by
logical deduction, you acted too hastily,
too harshly, without proper judgment,
and forethought, and I am obliged,
Charles, to enter the sum of $1 on the
debit side of your account.”
The name of Anderson Jackson was
next called, and as Anderson ambled up
to the bar, his honor now considerably
softened, was seen to wipe away a trick
ling tear, with the ribless umbrella; but
it was only for a moment, when he stead-
ied himselt and musingly addressed the
prisoner—
“As your name was called Mr. Jackson,
it brought to my mind the hero of New
Orleans, who dealt so extensively and so
profitably in the fleecy staple, and as
thought of his heroic conduct, I could
not repress a tear.”
“Yes, your honor,” sighed Anderson,
“he,was quite different Irom the ‘stem'
winder’ of to-day, sir,” and Anderson re
moved a glittering tear with the chawed
end of his faded coat-skirt.
“Quite right, Mr. Jackson, quite right,
but then you know, Mr. Jackson, he wras
so orderly in all his proceedings, why 1 am
told that he so arranged the cotton-bales
on that memorable occasion, that the
most ignorant private soldier of his army
could readily distinguish and select the
‘good ordinary’ from the ‘dog-tail.’ ’
“1 believe you, sir, I believe you, that’s
the way with all the Jackson's,” and An-
derson pathetically blew his nose.
“Well, I am glad you mentioned it, An-
derson, for I had degressed, and now
while it is so patent, I see you are an ex-
ception to this Jacksonian principle of or-
der, and stand charged with disorderly
conduct. Now Jackson, this is decidedly
wrong, and for your good, Anderson,
mind you, for your good, I shall enter
up only $1 against you. Now go, Ander-
son, and be a more orderly boy,” and
Jackson went.
Mrs. C. D. Brown’s stock of new
millinery, fancy goods and holiday
goods is full and complete, and
throughout the balance of the
season will be reduced to NET
COST. Special inducements are
offered in ready-made dresses,
cloaks and underwear.
THE MOST ELABORATE STOCK OF
HOLIDAY GIFTS
to be found in this market may be seen at
the Austin Jewelry Store on Houston
street, in Dashwood ^Morrow’s, op-
posite Evans & Martin, and the pub-
lic are invited to call and examine
it before making their purchases.
I'ERSa.VAl,.
Mrs. Dr. Broiles has left the city to
spend the Christmas holidays with friends
at the White’s Settlement.
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Hatcher, ol Louis-
ville, Ky., son-in-law and daughter of Mr.
J.P. Alford, are visiting relatives and
triends in the city.
We had the pleasure of meeting Mr.. S.
F. Hair yesterday. Mr. Hair has been lo-
cated at Weatherford for several months
with the branch house of Covven & Buch-
anan, but since that house has been sold
out in Weatherford, Mr. Hair returns to
Fort Worth.
PROCLAMATION
From the
Regions of
Horth.
the Snowy
It is our will and pleasure that there be
an old fashion chimney and Christmas
tree for the benefit ot everybody at St.
Paul’s Methodist Episcopal church, Main
street, Fort Worth, and we, Santa Claus,
doth most graciously command our wil-
ling assistants to receive any presents that
anybody may desire to give to husband,
wife, son, daughter or friend, and have
them placed ready for distribution with the
name plainly marked thereon.
It is our will and pleasure that the chil-
dren engage in a festival of song and
praise awaiting our arrival to commence
promptly at 7 p.m. We farther command
that perfect order and silence be kept
when our sleigh bells are heard in the dis-
tance, and that the song, “All hail the
power of Jesus’ name,” be sung by all
my subjects while I get to the top of the
chimney. Santa Claus.
Done at Iceburg Palace,
St. Agnes, Sec. of State.
December 24,1879.
NOT BANKRUPT !
Not to Be Kept Down!
Despite reports to the contrary, R. F.
Tackabery, the boss saddle and harness
man, is still prominently in the ring, and
is fully prepared at his new stand on Main
street near Tidball, VanZandt & Co.’s
bank, to offer saddles and harness cheaper
than ever before.., Some of his goods
which were damaged by water, he will
sell at a sacrifice’to make room for a fresh
supply, and if you want a saddle, harness,
or a bridle at damaged prices, but as good
as any, now is your chance. It
To the Editor of the Democrat:
I see in your paper ot the 22nd instant ,
that Stoll & Bro. had made an assignment
in favor ot Tidball, YanZandt & Co.
This is a mistake, Messrs. Stoll & Bro.
have made an assignment, for the benefit
of all ot their creditors, without any
preference whatsoever. I have accepted
the trust, and given bond as assignee. As
soon as an inventory can be taken and a
proper list of creditors procurred, I will
proceed to settle the business equitably
and without partiality or favor to anyone
Sam Seaton.
It Assignee of Stoll & Bro.
Catholic Church.
The following is the order ot services
lor Christmas:
First mass at 6 a.m. Second mass at 8
a.m. High mass at 10:30 a.m.
The choir will render the following
music during the services at high mass:
Adeste Fideles.
GL-.ria from Mozart’s 12th mass.
( redo, Horn Concone.
OCor Amoris Yictima - Lambelotte.
Sanctus ----- Peters.
Agnus Dei - - - - De Monti.
Regina Coeii - - - - Werner.
The Masonic Rail and Supper.
Despite the rain and disagreeable
weather, the ball was largely attended last
evening, and was certainly one of the
most pleasant aftairs of the season. The
supper prepared by Messrs. Stedman and
Bibb at the El Paso Hotel, was the most
tastily arranged and tempting display of
edibles, that we have seen for lo these
many days, and reflected great credit on
the committee of arrangements and the
gentlemen who prepared it. We regret
that we arc unable for want of space to
expatiate more lengthily on this
brilliant assembly, but it will perhaps
suffice to say, that the ladies were elegant-
ly and tastily dressed, the gentlemen as
handsome as they could look, and the en-
tire occasion an eminently successful one.
—Two young men want an unfurnished
room with a private family, it possible,
with or without board. Address stating
terms, location, etc. : G. lock box 425,
postofiice. ;it
The Trans-Continental Hop.
A small but select party ot young ladies
and gentlemen assembled at the Trans-
continental Hotel on Monday evening to
engage in the innocent pastime, dancing.
All seemed happy and the affair passed off'
pleasantly indeed. Among the ladies
present we noticed Misses Annie Shelton,
Etta Price, Mamie King, Sadie Havens,
Ada Rogers, Misses Sallie, Josie and Wil-
lie Burts, and the fair hostess, Miss Sallie
Craft. Among the married ladies were
Mesdames Crawford, Montgomery, and
Yearger, of Mississippi.
Took Out.
We are requested by our efficient city
marshal. Mr. Sam Farmer, to state that
the discharge of firearms on the streets, is
a direct violation of the city ordinance,
and that no provisions are made for
Christmas or other holidays, consequents
ly he will be forced to arrest and have
punished all parties violating this ordi-
nance. Pardee had better be careful how
they fil e guns and pistols during the hoik
days.
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FOR CHRISTMAS,
FINE HATS
In Every Variety.
DRESS SHIRTS,
Fine Shaker Flannel
SCARLET UNDERWEAR,
COLLARS
NO. 49 HOUSTON STREET, FORT WORTH, TEXAS.
Orders from the Interior Will Receive Prompt Attention.
Necklaces, vest chains, studs, collar and
sleeve buttons, emblem pins, charms,
rings, in endless variety. From such a
profusion of rich and beautful goods, the
most fastidious cannot fail to make a se-
lection to suit their tastes. The prices
will not fail to convince them this is the
place to buy jewelry.
11-5-tf.
Constantly on r?- 1.
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REPAIRING PROMPTLY DONE IN FIRST-CLASS STW
Throckmorton Street, Bet. First and Second.
Great Forced Sale!
Solid silver and plated ware, baskets,
card receivers, cups, castors, napkin rings,
knives, forks, butter-dishes, pickle stands,
etc., etc., at the Austin Jeweler’s, for sale
cheap during the holidays.
DIAMONDS
in clusters or soltaires, in rings, pins,
ear-drops, studs, etc., at the
AUSTIN JEWELER’S,
where every one should go to purchase
their holiday gifts, if they desire to secure
bargains.
The Boss Show.
Tom-Aston has the boss show in the
way of Christmas meats at his third ward
market, consisting in part of 20 fine, fat,
well-dressed beeves, 8 sheep, 2 kids,
lambs, 10 hogs, 48 turkeys, 42 geese, ICO
chickens, 144 quails, 2 venisons, 1 bear,
sucking pigs, 36 prairie chickens and
sausage of every description known to
butchers and epicures. These meats and
fowl are all dressed with niceness, and a
skill that defies competition. In addition
to this the indefatigable Tom will have a
similar exhibition at his market on Main
street, next to the postoffice, to both of
which his friends, patrons and the public
generally are invited, llis Main street
market show will open at 2 p.m. to-day.
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I am determined net to
over any toys, and therefore maks ]
the extraordinary offer of selling |
my entire stock of toys at net cost,
commencing this morning. Come,
see and be convinced.
HENRY MILLER.
No, 28 Main Street.
FINALLY,
Carry i we would state that
JOHN HOWARD,
an experienced ieweler, well known in
this community, may he found with the
AUSTIN JEWELER,
ready to make any repairs on any watch
or article of jewelry and guarantee good
work.
—If you wish anything in the way of
cuff buttons, cuff pins, scarf pins, shirt
studs, bracelets, necklaces, watch chains,
charms, etc., buy at Randall Bros. 14-tf
—Syrup, sugar, coffee and canned goods
cheao at Barnes & Co. 10-11-tf
—Try the frosted top flint-glass chim
neys, no shade needed with them at Bruns-
wig’s. 32
—Notwithstanding the great fire of
Friday night, we have reduced the prices
of alljgoods regardless of cost.
12-21-tf New York Store.
—Work baskets, lunch baskets, school
baskets, table mats and fancy articles of
eyery description, at popular prices at W.
GL Randall Bros. 12-14-tt
— -————
-^For choice family groceries go to
Crane & Davis, Main street. They will
sell you $4 bottom figures and deliver free
In ariy of ffete city'. 13-2UU
LASTLY,
This stock ot goods cannot he excelled
for variety, quantity, quality or price in
any house in Texas,
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GLOVES!
Buck and C’alilornia
DRIVING GLOVES!
UMBRELLAS,
Trunks and Valises.
These goods at the
Lowest Prices!
C. H. FELTON
1 SAIN STREET.
DRY GOODS
CLOTHING.
BOOTS AND SHOES, ETC.
Drs. BROOKS & BROILES,
Physicians aM Simeon,
-Office at City Drug Store,—
Jfo. 34 HotiHtou Street.
12-14-tf
W. S. KKESLAW
ISAAC F. HARKI30N.
KNEELAND & HARRISON,
Having associated themselves together
I» tfee
LAND BUSINESS
FOltT WORTH........TEXAS
ent Land Certificates
pat-
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Having resolved on closing up our business at Fort Worth, we have naturally to
offer bargains in everything.
In the first place, the usual conditions of badness in Texas—after the holiday
season—is to offer reductions on all lines of goods for winter wear.
The near approach of the spring trade necessitates this annual reduction.
In closing our entire stock at Fort Worth in order that we may concentrate our
undivided attention to our. business in Dallas,
REDUCTIONS IN PRICE IS NOT WHAT WE MEAN,
BUT AH ABSOLUTE SALE OF
%
OUR.. ENTIRE STOCK
AT THE BEST PRICES WE CAN GET,
Under a Forced Sale, Regardless of Cost.
We believe that we shall offer greater bargains in everything, than has ever been
known in Texas of dry goods, clothing, boots and shoes, and of everything that can
be bought in a general dry goods store,
SALES TO BEGIN AT ONOE !
Those who come early, have the advantage of selecting from the largest variety.
FORT WORTH, TEXAS,
SANGER BROS.
12-16-tf
REMEMBER!
Uis the Last Day
BEFORE CHRISTMAS,
HARRISS, CHASE & SIMMONS
successors to
WILLINGHAM. CHA® CO.
Cotton Factor®
—AVI)--,
AND THERE WILL BE
AN IMMENSE RUSH!
flieieA'io stait early, and bear in mind that the cheapest and
Gen'! Commission Merchants,
COB. 4tk ABB HOUSTON ST§„
Foif WorfS:,
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FIRST ST., wren HOUSTON AND MAIN,
John Hoffman, : : : : Proprietor,
keeps constantly pn hand (he best brar cjs of
WHISKY AND CIGARS,
Wines, Eto.
Only complete stock
IS TO BE FOUND
-ALSO-
lEscesieists &ia«l Sweetmeats
of all kinds at the
MOST REASONABLE RATES.
ELSER’S ROOK STORE!!!
TMslHonse pots Ic Siiperip
—AS A-
FjRST^LASS RESORT.
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