The Daily Fort Worth Democrat. (Fort Worth, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 139, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 14, 1876 Page: 4 of 4
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SPECIAL MENTIONS.
Wanted.
Twenty thousand bushels of wheat,
t the City Mills.
Rirowx, Wolcott & Blandin.
sept‘27-dtf
Six hundred dollars at one per cent.,
in legitimate1 gikl-edged security. Ad-
Cash.
Oct. 24-tf. Democrat Office.
Two farm hands immediately. None
but the best need apply. Seven miles
north of Fort Worth.
dee9-tf G.W.Strohl.
A couple of young men or gentlemen
and lady as boarders in a private fam-
ily. Enquire at the Fort Worth news
depot, or H. Cobb, Box 46.
—Every one claims to have
the headquarters for toys, but Santa
Claus made but one appointment—that
jg Child’s Delight,
dec6-5t 513 Houston street.
—Dressmaking and stamping
done to order. Gloves, hats, ribbons,
ete. at Mesdames Getzaudanner & Mar-
tin’s. dec2-tf
—A large stoclt of Overcoats
at Dalilmaft’s.
S. P. MORISON & CO.
Receiving. Forwarding "!and General
Commission Merchants.
Corner Terrell and Throckmorton sts.,
near Freight Depot, Fort
Worth, Texas.
Cash paid for wheat, corn and oats—
100.000 bushels wanted. Liberal ad-
vances made on consignments of cotton,
wool and hides. Orders promptly
tilled when accompanied by the cash.
S. P. Morison & Co.
novl-d3m-wl m
Lost.
Two children, a boy and girl, wan-
dered from tlieir homes yesterday even-
ing. When found they were examin-
ing the beautiful toys at
Child’s Delight,
dcc6-5t 513 Houston street.
For Rent.
The most convenient and best arrang-
ed house, for private boarding house,
to be found in Fort Worth. Apply at
this office.
What is Child’s Delight?
The mysterv is satisfactorily explain-
ed at * 513 Houston street.
dec6-5t
Childs Delights
6876th grand annual reception of his
royal majesty
SANTA CLAUS.
His royal Highness will hold his annual
reception this year at
513 HOUSTON STREET,
where his devoted subjects are invited
to call on his majesty. Dec.6-5t
—The best cigars and tobacco
at Kahn & Barro’s.
decl2-d2w
Lost.
On the Cleburne road: One buggy
cushion, three trowels, one mason’s
apron, one pair oveialls, one razor, and
some other tools and underclothing. A
liberal reward will he paid for their de-
livery at Maddox’ Livery Stable
dec9-dtf
—The best selection of candies
can be found at
Kahn & Barro’s,
decl2-d2w Main street.
Santa Claus
Will bring presents for everybody.
Kahn & Barro,
deel2-2w Main street.
Fire Fire Fire
Works. Works. Works.
Cheaper than the cheapest. We defy
competition Kahn & Barro,
12-d2w Main street.
—Members of the ball com-
mittee will And an important notice in
another column.
—Mr. W. J. Mounts has just
completed his new butcher shop, next
to Canto & Stein’s, on Houston street.
—The masquerade ball is the
jiext social event of any magnitude.
* Let’s join hands and make it a success.
—Streeper was surrounded
three deep all day yesterday. But lie
was equal to the emergency, and every
customer was waited upon satisfactorily
and went away happy.
—The people of the west are
preparing for war ot some kind. Jos.
II. Brown shipped forty-five kegs of
powder to Fort Griffin yesterday, to-
gether with some three thousand dol-
lars worth of other goods.
_R. F. Childs, iUR. Lindsey
and J. A. Wright came up from Com-
anche comity, and took Mr. F. E. Wil-
son home yesterday morning. His
wound, though still a little painful, is
not troubling him much.
—There were but three cases
before the Mayor’s court yesterday
morning. All were for disorderly con-
duct. and were assessed three dollars
and costs, and admonished to go and
sin no more.
- Dahl Utah Brothers’ large
stock of clothing and furbishing goods
is just the thing, mul makes all serene
as" they contemplate the approach of
the holiday season, and reflect upon
the neces-my additions to be made to
their wardrobes.
THE BUND SEE.
A Skillful Operation.
We had the pleasure of a call yester-
day morning troui Mr. Heath, a son of
Maj.E. M. Heath, wild has been almost
utterly deprived ot sight for years. A
week since, Dr. Josephthal, a skillful
oceulist, pertoi tned an operation on the
eye, which will probably result in the
entire restoration of the sight. Mr.
Heath can now go about without
trouble, and can see large print with
but little difficulty. He is profuse in
his expressions of praise and gratitude
for the invaluable servicess rendered
him by Dr. Josephthal. The Doctor is
spending some time in our eitv, and
will probably locate here permanently.
A Big Root.
It. W. Tye, of Oak Grove, laid on our
table, the largest root of the kind we
ever saw. It measured nineteen inches
in length, and eighteen inches in cir-
cumference at the large end, although
it was nearly the same size all the way
till near the small end. Its very ap-
pearance would delight the keeper of a
hash house. Botanists class this root
among the family chenopydium, genus
beta and it is vulgarly called beet, and
is sub-divided into red 1 eet, tun ip beet,
white beet, blood beet. The beet we
have is certainly a blooded beet, from
its size and appearance. We put it
against any other beet in the country,
tor large.
Personal.
We had the pleasure yesterday of
making the acquaintance of Mr. G. T.
Potter, who has opened an office here
for the purpose of buying cotton for
eastern spinners. This will be a great
addition to our business, and greatly
improve the cotton market. We com-
mend Mr. Potter to our business men
and cotton sellers.
Messrs. Pickett Brothers, sons of
C. B. Pickett, of Waxahachie, favored
US with a call yesterday morning.
They are well pleased with our. live
city.
Thanks.
The Baptist Church is brought under
special obligations to Messrs. Myers &
BuTkly, carpenters tor the presentation
of a first-class pulpit complete, for our
new church building. We take great
pleasure in commending this firm, as
worthy gentlemen and reliable work-
men. Also to Mr. Jno. IV. Turner for
an elegant pulpit bible , also to Dodd
& Co, hardware dealers, for a pair ot
suspension lamps. Should some liber-
al friend put a bible stand and a pair
of chairs on the pulpit platform we
would—he—thankful again, etc., etc.
W. M. Gough, Pastor.
Come and See
The fine display of Ladies’ Hats at
Mesdames Getzaudanner and Martin’s
emporium of fashion. The prices have
been greatly reduced for the Holiday
trade. Come and see.
$7,000.
These figures will approximate the
cash sales, yesterdav, at the grocery
house of Joseph H. Brown.
Wanted.
Ten or twelve good harness makers
to whom permanent employment
will he given. Apply at once in per-
son or by letter to R. F. Tackabery,
Fort Worth, Texas.
Important Notice.
The members of the committee of ar-
rangements of the ball given by the fire
department, will meet at the Mayor’s of-
fice this evening at 7 o’clock for the
transaction of important business.
By order of the chairman,
C. M. McDougall, Sec’y.
—The contract for building a
store house, two stories high, across
the street from Willingham Bros., was
let yesterday. The building is to be
completed in eight days from to-day.
l’he contractors are Newman & Riley.
—The Democrat got a few
days ahead of time yesterday morning
in its date line. The figures being trans-
posed made it appear III instead of 13.
•‘Mistakes will happen” is the way out
of such blunders, and we will offer it
on this occasion.
—The sureties on Mr. J. A.
Ware’s bond are J. M. Parks for five
hundred dollars,1 II. C. Dorsey five hun-
dred, Jolm Stransbury, five hundred,
R. C. Anderson and J. T. Leer for two
hundred and fifty each ; making the
sura of two thousand dollars, the amount
of bond required.
—There has not been a single
runaway up to the present writing to
enliven the day, and enable a local to
till up a column, but A. O. Robbins &
Co. are still receiving barrels and bar-
rels. casks and pipes, oi good liquors,
which they desire to convert into frac-
tional currency at a fair price. Call and
see them. I Ll f 1 Min 14
Joseph HL Brown
IS JUST RECEIVING
THREE CARS OF NEW LA. SUGAR.
ONE CAR OF CHOICE LA. NEW MOLASSES.
TWO CARS ONIONS AND POTATOES.
50 BBLS. NEW BEANS.
200 BAGS RIO COFFEE.
250 BOXES NEW RAISINS.
2.000 Cases New Can’d Goods & Pickles
2,0 0 BAGS COARSE SALT
—The Battle House has
changed hands, Messrs. Daniels &
McCabe having purchased the interest
of Hoxie & Hill. We are glad to know
that the retiring firm will linger with
us, and will probably engage in bus-
iness here of a different character than
that of hotel keeping. We wish them
success.
—If the people of Dallas are
satisfied with the representation that
city had at the entertainment given by
the fire department of Fort Worth, our
own city can stand it. There were
notable exceptions to the rule, and
without invidious distinction, we will
mention Messrs. Thurmond, Kalin and
Allen.
—Capt. Wm. Hunter, of the
firm of Huuter & Day, has, we under-
stand, committed matrimony. We
have not learned the name of the fair
lady who succeeded in capturing the
Captain. Still we may take the liberty
ol congratulating her. We may also
congratulate the Captain, and welcome
him to the ranks of the Benedicts.
^ ^ ^
NEW GOODS
-AT-
DAHLMAN’S!
THE LARGEST CLOTHING
HOUSE IN NORTH-
ERN TEX AS.
dec 14
—Baron Hausman, the effi
cient steward of the Trans-Continental,
has a huge chicken coop, which is the
most perfect thing ©f the kind we have
seen. It is three stories high. Tlic
first floor is devoted to the sedate tur-
key, and it is filled to repletion with
fat gobblers. The second story is
filled with hens and chickens, varying
in size from the frying spring chicken
to the lusty rooster, who wakes the
echoes every few minutes with a shrill
crow. The third floor is devoted to
game, and is filled with a complete
stock of prairie chickens and quails,
who seemed to be amazed at the novelty
of the situation, and wondering when
the next neck wringing process will
commence. That chicken coop augurs
favorably to the guests of the Trans-
continental.
CLOSING OUT SALE.
Having determined to close
out onr stock of Clothing,
and hereafter deal in Dry
Goods ane Ladies’ Fine
Goods, we will sell our pres-
ent stock of Clothing at re-
markably low prices.
NEW YORK STORE.
In Memoriam.
Fort Worth, Texas, j
December 12, 1876./
Died—two sweet little children of
William M. and Callie E. Scott. Two
were taken; one, an infant, left. Mar-
tha Covenet, the oldest, was Dorn
August 2, 1871; died November 13,
1876. aged five jears, three months and
eleven days. James Robert was born
August 4,1874, and died Nov. 12,1876,
aged two years, three months and seven
days—both of diptheria. The fond
parents had but just moved to their
new home, with buoyant hopes and
cheerful spirits, with "these three little
jewels, the gilt of God to them, when
this fatal disease in its most malignant
form struck down, as it were, in a day,
the fondest hopes ot these but yester-
dav most buoyant parents, but now the
most sad, the most sorrowful. Little
Robert, the fitst victim of the ruthful,
but sure archer, was soon borne still
and cold in death, by the stricken
father, to Dr. Wilson’s, nearer his final
resting place. Slowly the little casket
was borne over the lonely prairie, the
heavens shrouded with dark clouds, the
keen north winds blowing, and occa-
sionally the; sleet tailing, but slowly
moved the mourners with their sacred
trust, that this parent might return to
the patient, watching mother and their
other dying babe. Soon this, their
sweet little Netta,: closed, too, her eyes
in death. As we were the next day
carrying little Robert to our city cem-
etery, news reached us that little Netta
too was dead. That evening the strick-
en ones brought this second little cas-
ket to grand-parents, to be interred on
the morrow beside the first, there to
sleep an unbroken sleep until the resur-
rection morn. And now, fond parents,
bereaved ones, though your cup is full
and your sorrow excessive, wait in pa-
tience, and in hope ot that blissful
resurrection, when these caskets now
broken, but with the jewels cushioned
in the upper skies, will rise in immor-
tality, and he one jewel and casket, soul
anu body, to live and live, and never
die—where you, and all of you, maj
unite with them, never to drink the
cup of sorrow more. So mote it be.
J. A. Z.
From Kansas.
I am anxious to learn the wherea-
bouts of Win. Earls or Jesse Russell, or
any member of their families, who im-
migrated to Texas from Warren coun-
ty, Mo, about 22 years ago, and whom
I have not heard from since the war. J
would urgently request them to corres-
pond with me. Jas. F. Wright.
nov. 30-02 w Fredonia, Ivas.
SB HOUSE FOR SALE.
An elegant new dwelling house, six
rooms with all modern improvements.
Will be sold very low and on favorable
terms. Furniture also for sale. Call
early on (JETTI & BRE W E R,
decOdtf. Real Estate Agents.
—Fine household and kitchen
furniture, fine parlor furniture, fine
bed-room furniture, fine office furni-
ture, table ware, cutlery, wooden and
willow ware, feather dusters, brackets,
hanging shelves, pictures, picture nails
and cord, wire mattrasses, lamps and
chimneys, childrens’ high chairs, low
chairs, rocking chairs and cribs; all
these things, and many more, of value,
necessity and luxury, at Streeper'?,
The prunes correspond with the times.
The variety will suit the taste of the
Married.
SCOTT—COLLET. —On the 26th
inst., at the residence of the bride’s
father, by Rev.'Wm. Jones, Winfield
Scott, Esq., of Fort Worth, Texas, to
Miss Delia Colley, daughter of B. J.
Colley, Esq., of Lawrence county, Mo.
Mr. Scott was formerly a resident of
this county, and by industry has amas-
sed a large fortune in Fort Worth. He
now returns, with many friends to his
old home, to claim the hand and heart
of one of our fairest daughters. His
friends Capt. Williams, Mr. Banta and
Miss Clark, will shortly return to Fort
Worth, their future home.—Pierce City
(Mo.) Record.
Mr. Scott and his fair bride have re-
turned, and the Democrat gives them
cordial welcome to their new home.
Mr. Scott is an enterprising, energetic
and reliable gentleman, and is a general
favorite among all out people who
know him. His many friends extend
him congratulations on his selection of
a partner for life.
Died.
WILLIAMS—Florence, (Daisy,) eld-
est child of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Wil-
liams, at 6 a. m., December 13th, of
croup.
Friends and acquaintances of the fam-
ily are invited to attend the funeral,
from the residence ol the parents on
First street, at 10 a. m., December 14th.
For Sale Cheap.
I.KOJT S. HAYS,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Fort Worth, Texas.
Can be found at Democrat office.
decl4-d&wly
LOOK HERE!
t AM NOW IN RECEIPT OF THE
LARGEST STOCK OF
LEATHER,
S^ZDIDIaIES,
One hundred and sixty acres ot land
The best small stock farm in Texas.
, Running water the year round. Cheap-
‘ most fastidious. Consult your inter- er than dirt. Come and see.
i cst and buy yourjfuruiture of Streeper. j N, B.—Inquire at this office.
SADDLERY WARE,
WHIPS, CURRY COMBS
Aud all other material kept in a
first class
HARNESS AND
SADDLERY HOUSE,
ever received in Northwest Texas.
I manufacture my own trees, and
girths, and can accommodate any cus-
tomers that enters my house. I will
sell at TEN PER CENT, less than
any other bouse in Northern Texa .
COME AND TRY ME AND BE
CONVINCED.
LAKE & NASH,
SOLE AGENTS FOR THE CELEBRATED
uO-EW“ERAL77
COOK STOVES.
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Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
Nails, Simmons’ Keen Kutter Axe Shelf and Heavy Hardware
Tinware, House Furnishing Goods, and Agent for Fairbanks'
Scales, and manufacturer of all kinds of Tinware.
Jobbing done on short notice.
SOUTHWEST CORNER SQUARE,
September 5-6m.
FORT WORTh
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Headquarters for
CHRISTMAS TOYS!
The Patron Saint of fun and merri-
ment has established his headqnar-i
ters at
mit asm
with an abundance of
TOYS
TOYS
TOYS
TOILET SETS
TOILET SETS
TOILET SETS
CONFECTIONS.
CONFECTIONS.
CONFECTIONS,
FIRE WORKS.
FIRE WORKS.
FIRE WORKS.
Presents for the Old.
Presents for the Young.
Presents for the Boys.
Presents for the Girls.
Presents for Young Gentlemen.
Presents for Young Ladies..
COME
decl-rf
AND SEE THEM.
AT EVANS’ HALL
AN IMMENSE ATTRACTION!!
Monday, December 18th.
$25 Reward!
OFFERKD BY ; /
WILLIAMS HI BABIES
to any firm who can SELL FAMILY
GROCERIES LOWER, or show a bet-
ter stock than they can. Go and see
them if voa wish bargains. Try their
Cklkbiutki) Grand Duciikssk ClGAIOJ
for only live cents.
Powell’s old stand. Public Square.
nov,19-dtf
MARKET REPORT.
Offick of Daily Democrat, 1
Fort Worth. Dec. 14. 76. f
COTTON.
Middling..'.......................... K>j0
Low middling......................
Good ordinary...................y 0
5
Off
25
A Glorious Sensation by the Uneqnaled
New York Combination,
FAY TEMPLETON
STAR ALLIANCE.
“FAY,” the Fairy Star of Daly’s 5th
Avenue and New York and Cali-
fornia Theatres.
Alice Yank, the “Star of the South.’,
JOHN TEMPLETON, FAVORITE COMEDIAN.
And a
Fashionable and
Company.
Successful
“AIMEE,"
With all the Original and Beautiful
Music.
To conclude with
“COLLEEN BAWN,”
Or, Under the Spell, and
rick’s Parade.”
‘St. Pat-
An entire change of programme
second evening.
Reserved seats, $1.00, back seats, 50c,
to be had at Max Elser& Co’s., Book
Store. Doors open at 7; begins at 8;
over at 10:30. dec!3-tf.
Santa Claus will Bring Christ-
mas Presents to all,
at Kahn & Barro’s.
Main Street, corner Second.
TOYS, FIREWORKS,
TOYS, FIREWORKS,
CANDIES; CIGARS &
CANDIES, TOBACCO.
Fruits a Specialty.
clec5-dtja»l
decl4-tf.
R. F. TACKABERRY,
UK. JOSEPHTHAL,
OCCUUIST,
From the Blind Asylum, can be found
at the office of BURTS «fc FEILD. pre-
pared to treat diseases of the eye
dec3-dlm
—R. J. Winders,—
Corner Houston and Second Streets.
Fort Worth, Texas.
Provisions and Staples.
Potatoes, sweet................... 75
“ Irish.....................l 00
Beaus, dry......................... 30
Onions.,.......... ..... 7501
Cabbages, per head............... ]O0
Butter, active, selling.......... 30
Eggs, in fair demand......... 140 16
Bacon, clear sides,................ 13
Lard,...;.............................. 12*
Flour..................................2 0003 25
Meal,............ 400 65
Rio Co flee..... 21 @25......Java, 331
Sugars, coffee A.................. 131
New Orleans...................... 101(3124
Hice........................ 80 10
Apples, dried,.....................
Teas. Young Hysen, ,Gun
Powder and Japan,........ 6501 50
Tobacco.............................. 4701 Off
Cigars, per thousand......20 000100 Off
Hides, good heavy dry....... 1210 164
11 j* s*
GRAINS.
Corrected daily
Corn, shucked,.................... 45
“ sacked,.......,............... 60
Wheat, No. 2, old,...............1 10
“ No. 3, old.............1 15
new......... ............1 0501 15
.................................... 170 20
Barley, in demand at:........... 45
Bran, per ton.....................9 00
liny, good prairie, per ton.10 00012 00
LlMUEfi.
Corrected daily *
Yellow Pine—rough boxing,
fencing, framing, joist,
Ac., per 1.000 feet,. ...., 22 50
Dressed boxing,................25 00
Flooring, T & G................27 50
Siding...............................is ot
Ceiling.............................22
Shingles.................. ,...,3 qc .
Cypress shingles................A 2505 25
White Pine—Shingles.......3 5005 Off
Ceiling;..................... 22 500251
Siding......................... 20 000220
Finishing lumber...............40 OO05J
Cypress finishing lumber,....45 00
W HOLES A LE LIQUORS.
(Corrected daily by D. W. C. Pendoj-v.)
Pendery’s Old Sour Mash......2 50
“ “Bourbon.2 15
Robertson Co. Sweet Mash...2 50
Lincoln “ «.........2 25
Common Whiskey..............1 5001 75
Imported Cognac Brandy, 5 00
Domestic Cognac Brandy,...2 2502 50
Imported Holland Gin,.......2 5004 00
Domestic Holland Gin,......-1 6502 25
Peach Brandy,............ 2
Apple Brandy,.................
Cherry brandv,..................1 7502
Ginger brandy’.....................1 5001 75
Wines, sherry imported.......2 25
Domestic................... ....1 50
Port, imported,....................2 25
Domestic.............................1 70
LIME ANI) CRM ENT.
Cement, best quality. perbll..4 75
Hair,................................... 05
Llime, best, in barrels,........2 00
m
04 50
Tl»e Finest Saloon in the
nov4-tf State.
COFFINS
AND COFFIN THIMMINGS
Always on hand. Also coffins made
to order nn short notice, at
Swajne & Cromwell’s old stand
West side public square. oct.i9-t
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