The Daily Fort Worth Democrat. (Fort Worth, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 9, Ed. 1 Friday, July 14, 1876 Page: 4 of 4
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§ail| gemowat.
-s-Read the eetray notices in
another column. You may find your
mule.
—J. H. Mitchell acknowledges
no superior as a painter, grainer and
paper-hanger.
—It is a handsome vault that
Tfdbali, Van Zandt & Vo., are putting
ip their hank building.
— Patterson of Weatherford
passed through town yesterday morn-
ing.. lie win make a short stay here
on Id's return
—Mr. McMillan, of the Wax-
1‘haeha Enterprise* called on u> yester-
day. lie is looking for an opening for
;; good job office.
—We have inadvertantly neg
ieefed to supply our local cotempora-
rles with our dailv. it shall be attend-
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ed to in tin lire.
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—The railroad is running to
within live or six miles of town, and
will reach the city about Tuesday next,
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if ro accident occurs.
—Frank Lantery has opened
:t first-class .Restaurant at the corner of
. h i: s» and Main streets, where the liun-
g. y may he fed on the delicacies of the
SC ."Oil,
City Subscriptions-
Charley ..C- Clark' has tin* entire
charge of our (ity subserption list, and
I- :mrho|rized to collect lor subscriptions
I to make contracts tor advertising
a::•! jJ> work, until further notice, tf.
— If the air in ciicnlalion yes-
t**v.dsiy morning at this hour, had been
currency. it wouldn't have paid the in-
i' rest on one dollar, at one per cent, per
annum, as long as you could hold a red
hot needle in your ear. *
— \\ie deem it incumbent on
ii - to announce, tor the benefit of his
Iri -nds. tliat. the Doc. Adams who‘was
engaged • in the South Carolina riots,
war nol -'My lK)c. Adams," as a lady
iu ;lii- rfty calls tIk* ink slinger of the
Weathej'foni 1imes.
—Could not a military eompa-
m he organixed in our city? We have
a- tin*: material for a company as any
city, in tin- State. Galveston, Houston,
Austin, Waco and even Dallas have
line companies, fully organizeil.equipp-
ed and drilled. Why not Fort Worth,;
J. C- Terrill.
'This gentleman is th<* first among Ids
profession to hand in his card for inser-
tion in the columns of tlie Daily. Cnpt.
Terrill lias been at the bar of this Coun-
ty tor nearly twenty years, and. is
known for and wide, as an industrious,
indefatigable attorney, and a public
spirited citizen. Success is attending
him now. and we hope will continue to
accomp any him through tile.
—Night Indore last, during the
Vvee small hours of midnight, while
thoM* two young and sylph like erea
lures, Johnson A Hastings were sleep-
ing the happy hours away, some night
prowler (altered their room and reliev-
ed them of their time pieces. Tilt*
watches were not very valuable, but
were highly prized by the owners, who
now take no note of the lleeting hours,
except trom a sun dial.
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Postponed-
Owing to the failure to obtain ice, the
lee (’ream Festival appointed lor last
evening, has been postponed. No defi-
nite day has been tixed for the festival,
but due notice will be given ot the time.
While the postponement has disappoint-
ed a good many, h will enable the La-
dies to make their preparations more
perfect and f.c eniet\ainmcut more
agreeable.
-The Mnyor's docket was
f>r tmiejue l y <ter!:iy m emmg.J with
; . name- ... four nervous arrested
. i; 10 > hi: -*ioas on the
streets. Je- oi ;,it heibiV. Tile testimo-
u\’ ((«•%, ;»*d i i ie a si * >i u in i ng tact that
it’was cJ11»\ c .ran* rciio.t sal. I»y two
oi ibe pigiui igales Ironi in-* Adciplu.
belt.re u -\* lee. audience. AtnT bearing
tin* la o' and the tes im m. the Mayor
disinis>J»i iite part it >. wiiu a kind ad-
monition go and sin no more.
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>Drugs! Drugs! !
The card of George Jackson, drug-
gist, gritceu 1 lie columns «>t our daily
yesterday morning, w In re it will con-
tinue to appear. rids establishment
was opened in 1873—three and a hall
years ago-—and is now the oldest drug
house in the city. .Mr. Jackson is an
accomplished and educated, druggist,
and gives his business hi^ close personal
attention, insuring satisfaction in every
instance. We cordially commend him
’ <»the public as worthy their c<mndep'ce
and patronage.
Qnite: a number of persons
were on the housetops yesterday even-
ing with field glasses trying to catch a
glimpse of the track layers, this side
ot the Cross Timbers.
—We are glad to notice that
Mr. J. F. Cooper is rapidly recovering
his health, strength and flesh, siaee liis
return from Dallas. Fort Worth is un-
questionably the most healthy place in
the State.
—We believe if the matter
were left to our citizens, they would
turn out, and work a day each on the
streets, rather than see them remain in
their present condition. They are posi-
tively discreditable to a city that lias so
inucii on the credit side oi good looks
to recommend it.
—Quite a number of persons
visit me railroad work at Sycamore
every evening, and watch the interest-
ing process oi ’ putting up the bridge
nu pile-driving. Tno work is pro-
gressing rapidly, and will be com-
pleted oy Saturday evening, and the
ears will probably* run over it next
Monday.
—Gov. Juo. C. Brown, Vice-
President of the Railroad Company,
arrived in town yesterday evening, and
took rooms at the Trans-Continental.
Gov. Brown is a genial, whole-souled,
big-hearted gentleman, who finds time
to spare trom his arduous duties to ex-
change kindly' greetings with his
friends. We would be giad to see him
take up his residence here, when, the
road is completed.
- Justice McClung was en-
gaged yesterday in trying Louis Col-
lins, charged with theft from the'Trans-
continental. Louis has been employed
at the Trans-Continental, lor nearly
three years, as porter, and lias enjoyed
the confidence ot his employers to the
fullest extent, having entire charge ot
many articles of value, and free access
to all parts of the house night, and day.
It is always a matter (>f regret to find
that our confidence has been misplaced.
We have not at tills writing learned
the result of the trial.
--Our citizens will do well to
bear in mind that the publication of a
daily' paper, even ot the dimensions of
ours, is very expensive and will accord it
the best patronage tiny can afford dur-
ing the dull summer months. Thus far
we have m> reason to complain, and
when tall trade opens, we will be able
to swim witli the tide of prosperity that
awaits our city. Until then the smallest
assistance will be beneficial, and will be
highly' appreciated. Our paper is a
credit to our city, and has done it great
good in the past, and will do more in
the future. *
Tarrant County Construction Stock.
The announcement made in these col-
umns a tew days since that tin* stock of
this- company would he liquidated in
fail, with a handsome dividend, on the
first day' of August, was not made olii-
cialiy, nor has the Hoard of Directors
any official information to this effect,
file conclusion was our own, aiid was
arrived at from facts derived from un-
official sources. Up to the present the
Hoard of Directors have no official in-
formation as to what day' the stock will
bo paid, but all concede that it will be
hut a short time.
National Stock Yards.
These yards, situated in East St.
Louis, comprise an area of six hundred
and titty- acres, about sixty-five of
Which are inclosed, and covered with
sheds and pens for cattle, hogs, sheep,
and horses. The extent of the accom-
modation for animals, and the provision
made for their care and. comfort, is
more extensive than it is possible to
eoncieve from any discretion that has
ever been written of them. There are
all the modern conveniences for feed-
ing, watering, handling, weighing, and
shipping, that the ingenuity* of man
can devise, and an abuhdance of means
supply. Cattle and stock can be han-
dled with less risk of loss or injury,
than at any' other point in-the country,
and stock from these yards always
command the very highest figures. Col.
Isaac Knox, the President of the Na-
tional St ,ck Yards company, is one of
the most agreeable and courteous gen-
tlemen it has ever been our good fol-
ium* to meet. Capt. Moore, the’Secre-
tary, and Mr. Case, the Superintendent,
are accomplished gentlemen, with
whom it is a pleasure to do business.
There an* quite a number of Live Stock
Commission Merchants doing business
at the yards, and have their offices in
the Exchange Building. Several of
-them have their cards in the columns
of our daily, and when the reader has
stock to ship to market, he should ship
them to the National Yards, and have
some one of these finps,attend to .their
business. All are reliable and trust-
worthy. In a future issue we shall
have something to say abouf the advan-
tages .of St. Louis as a stock market,
Wanted a Farm.
A Detroit real-eidate agent
was waited on yesterday by a
tall man with a weed on his hat
who said he had cash to pay for
a farm, provided he could get
ouetosuit. The agent smiled
him to a seat, and brought out
his register of descriptions. He
L*ad seveial farms registered on
his books, and lie bad no doubt
that be could suit the would be
purchaser. The stranger re-
marked :
“What I want is a farm of
about 300 acres,”
- “I’ve got it.” replied the deal-
er.
“I’d like about’ six big hills
on it.”
“Here she is—here is farm
with exactly six hills ou.”
“And I’d like a lake near the
center.”
“Here you are. Here’s a farm
with a lake exactly in the cen-
ter.”
“And I want a big natural
cavern in one of the hills.”
“Here vou are. There’s a cave
on this farm that can’t be beat.
The stranger drew a long
breath, and went on :
“I want a farm of 300 acres,
but one hundred must be marsh
land.”
“Here she is,” was the ready
reply.
“Just 300 acres in the farm,
and just one hundred in niar&h
land.”
“I must have a waterfall 26
feet high on the farm,” continu-
ed the stranger.
“Here you are. This farm
has a natural waterfall of 25
feet and 11 inches. I don’t sup
pose an inch, more or less on a
waterfall amounts to much.”
“Well, no’; but I want a wind
mill ou one of the hille.”
“That was put up last year,”
was the calm reply.
It was some time before the
stranger thought of anything
else, but finally, but finally
said :
“There must be a Baptist
church right across Uie road
from the house.
“One built there last summer,
sir.”
“It must be a brick church.”
“So it is.”
“Has it an organ ?”
“It has.”
“Then I can’t buy the farm of
you,” said the stranger rising
to go. “If there is anything I
hate, it. is a church organ, and
you can* see for yourself that 1
would be in a state of continual
misery. The farm suits me first
rate, but I can’t go that organ.”
Just what estimate those two
men placed upon each other’s
veracity as they separated will
never be known.—Free Press.
|A STRAY E1) by John Hogan before
Pj \Y. D. Harris, one brown horse
about 14J hands high, branded TI on
left shoulder and F on right thigh;
right hind loot white. Valued at $15.
This July 15th, 187(5.
J. P. Woods, Co. Cl*k.
XA STRAYED by II., H. Minor before
MjJ W. D. Harris, one gray mare, 8
years old, 14 hands high, branded L K
on left shoulder, with blotch under it.
One yearling colt ; no brand. Mare and
eolt, valued at $30. One duu horse,
striped legs, eights years old, 14 hands
high, branded T II above P on left
shoulder and P on right shonlder. Val-
ued at $20. One bay mare, 7 years old.
12 hands high, branded — through 8 on
left shoulder and left thigh and a square
on right thigh. Valued at $15. This
July 15th, 1876.
J. P. Woods, Co. CFk. .
XT*STRAYED by T. N. Buchanan be-
JjJ tore A. G. McClung, one bay
mare, 13} hands high, about 8 years
old, branded on left shoulder V V. This
July 15, 1876.
J. P. Woods, Co. Cl’k.
TIIE DEMOCRAT
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JOB PRINTING
Important to Merchants!
The Weatherford Timos
Has a large circikeion in tin* e*o r
<>t larger. Pan* I'mto. Jar.-,, t ou..g
and Shackleiord : tun.».-iuig
THE WEEKLY
ESTABLISHMENT.
fi,r tin* town* ot Palo i‘i :
Jaek.-boro, Graham, and («' .;ii■ *.
Fort- Woiah morehanis dv i.'.ag
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! Seek the tra^e of tho West
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have a valuable medium i:i
Tfce Rinses,
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The “illy legEhnaie. h.iiuenil.i! pap. r
in Weatherford.
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The attention ot the
siTWi-nirnox it:;: y!:■
M m. 33A:;tON, {!»<«■ A’ta.n-;
:h>-tl. i.iiltol- at.it i'.ot.i-llef.
Th.3 Paci.dc Salccn.
South side Square, Fort Worlh. ic\a>
J. H. READ, Prcp'r-
Tho host brands of Winns. Liquor-
land Havana Cigars always <n I.and.
: Polite and attentive har-l»< »*mts to wait
! on customers. Go and so1. R>.
E, L CUNI4N8HM£
is respectfully called to
THE FACT
Cor. Houston ami Second Sts.
that we are prepared to execute
BON TON SALOON.
(A. Z l TIL WE A CO.. Proprietors.
XKABt Pii lFU DEPOT.
Lest of Liquors constantly on hand,
lee cold Beer, five cents a glass. ju'J-lm
Xp STRAY ED before T.E. Cross by
Fj S. H,. Parker, one iron grey geld-
ing/about 14} hands high, 12 or 13
years old, left ear crooked ; shod; no
brand,. This July 15th, 1876. .
J, P, Woods, Co. Cl’k.
ALL STYLES OF
JOB PRUNING,
AT THE-
Lowest Living Rates.
Onr material is all new and we hope
to receive a liberal share of the patron-
age of those wanting anything in this
ine, '
CENTENNIAL
BILLIARD HALL,
JAMES & STANDERFER. PropFs.
The Bar is stocked with the finest
wines, liquors and cigars. j 118-6111.
E. V. Ringo. E. E. Samuel.
Web. M. Samuel.
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E. M. SAMEL & SONS.
■ cmra FACTORS USD
Commission Merchants,
NO. 101 X. MAIN ST,
ST. LOUIS, MO.
Solicit consignments of Wheat.
Wool and Hides. . ju4-lr
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The Daily Fort Worth Democrat. (Fort Worth, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 9, Ed. 1 Friday, July 14, 1876, newspaper, July 14, 1876; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1097801/m1/4/?q=San+Antonio: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Fort Worth Public Library.