Daily Democrat. (Fort Worth, Tex.), Vol. 5, No. 118, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 23, 1881 Page: 4 of 4
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The Democrat.
SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 1881.
Office of Publication: No. 10 Main Street
(up-stairs.) Entered at the post-oifice in Fort
Woitli as second-class matter.
All notices of a business nature inserted in
these columns charged as advertisements at our
regular rates.
New Schedule.
BOUND WEST. BOUND EAST,
No. 1 arr..2:45 a. m. I No. 2......12:25 p. m
No. 3.......2;35 p. m. | No. 4......12:25 a. m.
No. 1 does not run west of Fort Worth.
Weather Keport,
Washington, April 22.—West gull states.
Partly cloudly weather and occasional
variable winds, shifting to south east,
higher barometer and temperature.
CITY CHATTER.
Remember
Your church announcements for to
morrow’s issue of the Democrat, and
hand them iu to-day for publication.
A Little Ofl.
An unsophisticated granger was stand-
ing in front ot one of our large grocery
houses, when a milk wagon was driven
by. Sidling up to the merchant, with a
look of perfect bewilderment on his coun
tenance, the honest farmer asked. “What
in the world are they haulin’ them can-
nons round town fur ?” lie was as badly
mixed as was the country cit. who recent-
ly notified the driver of the street sprink-
ler that he was “wastin’ all his water.”
The Street Crossings.
The necessity for good street crossings
becomes disagreeably apparent on damp
occasions like this. It will be remember-
ed that at the last meeting of the city
council Mayor Brown mentioned a con-
tract which he had entered into, to have a
sample crossing constructed of rock. This
strikes us as being a good move, and we
trust the crossing will soon he construe
ted ; that the feasibility of laying them
wherever needed in the city may be ex
amined into.
On a Tear.
Two restive horses which were being
harnessed in Wilke’s livery stable, took
fright yesterday, and went tearing out
into the street. They had been fastened
to each other by the breast yoke, which
forced them to keep company witli each
other, and prevented.tliem from running as
rapidly as they were naturally inclined to.
After cavorting around all over town,
they were finally captured without doing
any damage more than bespattering them
selves and the harness with mml.
Thanks
We are due Mr. and Mrs. Brooks our
sincere thanks, for that nice treat of wed
ding cake and sparkling wine, so kindly
sent the Democrat boys last Wednesday
The thanks should have been returned
sooner too, but circumstances prevented
But we are just as thankful right now
we were the day on which we ate the de
lightful cake, and drank the inspiring
wine to the future happiness of Mr. aDd
Mrs. Ochs, and we repeat our good wish
es for them, adding one too lor the pros
perity of the good parents.
Do Something.
Some time ago it was thought that
au opera house would be built without
any delay. The plans bad been drawn and
it was believed that, two of out prominent
citizens would put the; work through im-
mediately. Unfortunately we hear nothing
more of the aflair except that it will be
built by Clirismas. Now,the man who puts
his money in an opera house to be finish-
ished by next Christmas, may rest assured
that he will lose money on the season,
tor that is entirely too late to open an
opera house with a chance of realizing
any gain from it. An opera house or the-
atre to make money, or stand a chance
for making money, should be ready by
lstot September next, and the interim that
is between this time and the opening of
the season engagement should be made
with the dramatie and operatic talent de-
sired to play during the coming season.
If this is not done we shall have to con-
tent ourselves with the few draggling sec-
ond-class troupes whiclfcome, and we will
have none of the talent and ability of the
stage during that of the season. If the
opera house cannot be built as desired,
why not build a smaller and less expen-
sive one? Many who claim to be judges
in the matter asseit that the original plan,
if carried out, would be too expensive for
a town of this size. Then build a smaller
and less expensive one, or fit a hall which
is already built. Let’s have something in
the way of a hall for amusements.
liilliug of Win. Johnson, Formerly of
Waco, at El Faso.
EL Paso, April 18.—About eight olelock
last night another shooting affray took
place here. Dallas Studemeyer, the city
marshal, in company with a friend, Dr.
Cummings, while walking up the street
was confronted by Win. Johnson, ex-city
marshal, who presented a shotgun and
demanded some keys. Firing commen-
ced and Studemeyer received a slight
wound in his heel, but killed Johnson.
They were also fired upon trom across
the street, but advanced and dispersed
the party. Studemeyer thinks that some
of the latter were wounded. He is unable
to learn their names. The city is pretty
quiet this morning.— Galveston News Spe-
cial.
The subject of the above notice has
many friends in Waco and adjoining
counties who will be sorry to hear of liis
violent and untimely death. Mr. Johnson
left here several years ago, and was un-
derstood to be prospering in El Paso.
He was a man of a rather rough exterior,
but a Rind heart and other good qualities.
Ilis wife’s relatives reside in Belton
— Waco Telephone.
Wonder if this is Wm. Johnson, the
stage man, who'formerly lived in this city,
coming; here fronT* Waco,'and then mov-
ing to El Paso ?
Notice to Contractors and
Builders.
Fort Worth, Texas, April 21,1881.
Sealed proposals will be received at my
office till noon of “May'the 9th, next, for
replacing dome ot the Tarrant county
court lirfusc, with mansard story accord-
ing to plans and specifications now on file.
The commissioners court reserving the
right to reject any^and all proposals.
R. E. Beckham,
tf. Co. Judge.
When Buying Lamps
Remember Brunswig the Druggist.
—Chamois skins and sponge3 of every
variety at Ba-radall’s drug store. 4:16:1m
The Best Cigars
Are always to be had at Brunswig’s Drug
Store.
Novelties in Truscan and Fan-
cy Straws at Miss Merwin's.
PERSONAL.
Sam Anderson, that popular agricul-
tural man'is in; the city, a; guest at; the
El Paso. "
W. Perry Towers is in the city, a guest
at the El Paso. Come and see us Peiry,
we are always glad to“see you.
Mr. John Miller, formerly foreman of
the job department of the Democrat of-
fice, but now managing Uncle Sam’s mail-
bags, is in the city. Call on us, John.
W. M. Brady, from Decatur, county
clerk of Wise county, favored the Dem.
ocrat with a visit yesterday. We are al-
ways glad to see our Wise county freinds.
We had the; pleasure last evening of
meeting Mr. Wm. Sorley, a reliable, intel-
ligent; young lawyer lrom Galveston,
who lias come to our city to locate. The
Democrat gladly welcomes Mr. S. to the
“Young Giant” and bespeaks for hira the
confidence of those of our ^people with
whom he may come in contact.
$25 Reward.
1 will pay the above reward for the ar-
rest and conviction ot the party who 6hot
and wounded my milch cow on Thursday
morning the 15th inst., in the eastern por-
tion of the city. The cow referred to is
red, with dark brown head and white fore
head. Tom' AstON.
4:16:lw
Fishing Poles,
Trot lines, staging hooks, &c., at reduced
rates, at Brunswig’s.
Buy your Hats at Miss Mer-
wins’. Best goods, latest style,
and lowest prices.
The North American Review for May
contains a striking article by the Hon.
David Dudley Field on “Centralization
in the Federal Government.” That our
polity is rapidly advancing'in the direc-
tion of centralizatipn is demonstrated by
the author; but whether centralj/Uition
is really a formidable evil or only a bug-
bear is a question which' men will prob-
ably continue to decide according to their
several political predeliction3. Whatever
the reader’s bias, Mr. Field’s paper will
command his respectful attention, and it
will be read with interest and profit. The
second article is upon the new revision ot
the Bible, by the Rev. Dr. Schaft, of the
American Committee of Revision. Mr.
Justice Strong writes ot “The Needs of
the Supreme Court,” and advocates
the establishment of a court of
Appeals, intermediate between the United
States supreme court and the circuit courts.
The Hon. George Q. Cannon, the first ad-
visor or the president of the Mormon
church,'and delegate to congress, makes a
vigorous defense of Utah and its People.
The 'question, “Shall Americans build
Ships?” is considered by Mr. John Roach,
the ship-builder, who brings forward a
large number of facts to prove that the
people of the United States must build
ships if they would hold a place among
maritime nations. The other articles are
“The Life-Saving Service,” by the Hon. S.
S, Cox ; “The Ruins of Central America,
by M. Charnay ; and finally, an attack on
evolution philosophy, written in a vein of
the finest irony, and entitled, “ What Mo-
rality Have We Left?”
If you want a good home-made buggy
call on E. H. Keller, on Throckmorton
street. _
The New Perfume 1
A handsome watch and chain filled with
good perfume, only 25c at Brunswig’s
drug store. .
Cow Ponies for Sale.
About/the 20th of the present month 1
will be iu Fort Worth with four hundred
GOOD COW PONIES
for sale to drovers.
4-14-2w. D. S. Combs.
The organ grinder and tambourine pel-
tcr has been “doing” the town lately.
We will soon have, strawberry festivals,
eh ? Or is this the proper season for
strawberry festiyals?
We don’t know how true it is, but we
haye it from one of the congregation that
the Colored Methodist church Is to be sold
lor debt. It seems the trustees have eith-
er lost or mislaid the churchjmoney or lost
and mislaid themselves, while the money
was in their possession, and hence the
church cannot be paid for.
Wanted.
A cook. Good wages and a permanent
place. Apply at residence of S. W. Lo-
max, east Weatherford street. 23-3(.
—No unreliable clerks behind the coun-
ter at Barradall’s drug store. He makes
physician’s prescriptions a specialty and
keeps none but the purest drugs and
chemicals in stock. 4:16:lrn
The 5c and 10c Counters
At Brunswig’s drug store, are replenished
with useful articles.
Melton’s Select Hi eh School.
Railroad Contractors, Look!
Pay roll blanks for sale at the
Democrat Oekick.
R. S. Philpot has placed iu my hands
tor sale, the Fort Worth Elevator and
Mill. Possession to be given June 1st.
Parties wishing to purchase will please
address W. R. Vivkktt,
3-22-lm. Weatherford, Texas
Lisle Thread Gloves
latest” at Miss Merwin’s.
the
If L don’t hurry, I will get lelt, as it
now train time, but I must have a glass of
that Milwaukee beer.
Look Here.
It you want a good l'rig,’
single
double—good saddle horses-^-or an outfit
for the road, call at Wilkes' stable, corner
of Rusk and Second street. tf
Join D. lerckant & Co.,
Livery, Feed and Sale Stable
ABILENE, TEXAS.
Watch and (Jhain, 25c.
The new perfume ! At Brunswig’s.
For buggies, waggons, carriages,
spring wagons. &c., go to E. 11. Keller on
Throckmorton street.
Help Wanted.
A girl to wait iu a hotel at Abeline. Ap-
ply at once to this office. 4-10-tf.
If you want a real fine, first-class buggy
or carriage, go around and leaye your or-
der with E. H. Keller.
For sale Cheap,
A fire and burglar proof sale. At this
office. 12-5-tf
A good tupply of buggies, hacks and drum-
mer wag ors^on hard.
Ail new, in good shape, and for hire on rea
sonable terms. 4-20-tf
A. D. Ansell, M.D
npii-'x-'siciAAjsr,
SURGEON AND ACCOUCHER
Office and residence—Second street, be-
tween Houston and Throckmor-
ton, next to Boaz A: Ellis.
Special attention to Diseases of the eye, ear, nose
and throat. Surgeryand Surgical Diseases.
4-17-tf
SAM FURMAN,
LAND AGENT
Office No. G Main Street,
FORT WORTH, TEX
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Select High School.
Corner Lake and Monroe Streets.
Fort Worth, Texas.
Both Sexes Admitted.
Annual Session divided inlo three terms of
three months each.
SPRING
TJITION licit :
Per term of twelve weeks, in advance.....$12.CO
Or per month of four weeks................ 4 00
$r3=»Speclal and careful attention and accurat-
and thorough instruction, mild but firm dis
cipline extended to each st ident in every grade,
S3”Cour. eg of study complete Methods of
teaching the most apM'Ovei. Rooms and fur-
niture very suitable ai.d comfortable.
Sjr*For further particulars apply to
J. W. Mki.tox, Principal.
The City Drug Store,
58 HOUSTON STREET, 5S
Two Doors below Third
Is ready at all hours,
Day and Night;1'
to fill prescriptions accurately and ^dispense
reliable drugs and medicines with neat-
ness aiid dispatch, at
Lowest Cash Prices.
J. S. if. BROOKS.
3-2-tf.
A. W. LITTLEHALE,
WOOL BUYER,
Cor. 4th and Houston Streets, FORT WORTH, TEXAS.
Buying direct for manufacturers East, enables me to pay the
Higliest Prices for "Wool.
4-10-dwtL ______
FOR SALE.
A FINE FARM.
One thousand acres under fence—200 in
a high state of cultivation. A Good com-
fortable dwelling and tenant houses on
the place. Good water and young or-
chard.
Apply at this office. 10-19-d&wti
J. T. SMITH.
JOHN II. ItAAC.
SMITH RAAB,
Manufacturers of Brick,
CONTRACTORS and BUILDERS
111 Brick, Plastering and Stone Work.
WORK IDO UNTIE IN CITY OR OOTTINTTEUY.
2-27-tf
Address P. O. Box 200, Fort Worth, Texas.
WOODJ^ ^7700D I
Head ! Read ! Think ! Think!
I MEAN BTTSI1NESS !
You will find first-class dry wood at
Dunning’s Wood Yard,
West Belknap street, at 6 cents per square foot. Delivered to order, in any shapeor
quantity, in any part of the city. 3-13-tf
Thos. A. Tidball.
K. M. VanZandt,
f. J. Jarvis,
J. P. Smitb
TIDBALL, VANZANDT & CO.
BANKERS,
Port Worth,........Texas.
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A General Banking Business Transacted,
IT COLLECTIONS MADE AND PROMPTLY REMITTED. -«•
Exchange Drawn on all the Principal Cities of Europe.
Agents for the NORTII-GERMAN LLOYD line of steamers, from
Bremen to Baltimore.
R L. TURNER,
Livery, Feed & Sale Stables,
CORNER HOUSTON AND SEVENTH STREETS,
FORT WORTH, : :_ :__ : : : T£XAS.
All Kinds of Carriages and Buggies for Sale Cheap.
CARRIAGES, BUGGIES AND SADDLE HORSES TO HIRE.
Horses and Mules Bought and Sold.
THE DEMOCRAT’S
Is the Largest and Best in the City.
ITS WORKMEN
COMMERCIAL PRINTING
done neatly and promptly, should call and examine samples and price?. D c01ine
tion with the office is a first-class
BOOK BENBERT,
where blank books of every kind are made at ST. ILOTTIS
no charge made.
or
WE G-UAHANTEE THIS.
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Daily Democrat. (Fort Worth, Tex.), Vol. 5, No. 118, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 23, 1881, newspaper, April 23, 1881; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1048925/m1/4/: accessed July 8, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Fort Worth Public Library.