The Democrat. (Fort Worth, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 58, Ed. 1 Friday, January 19, 1883 Page: 4 of 4
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Daily Democrat.
JANUARY 19.
FRIDAY,
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UiilmrrinWon—33cents per week, invariably
i dvMufc Weekly $2 per year.
AdverlisJtente-One fncb one week. *100;
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one iuon(fcj5.00. Lurger advertisement*
LwaYNotte"^-^1- "n*« ,ir8t insertien. 10
cents; each subsequent insertion 5 cent*;
'"Entered at the postafflee at Fort Worth,
Texas. fl second-class uiall matter.
CITY ELECTION.
> FOU MARSHAL.
We are authorized to announce Geo.
Wi Hill, our old city engineer, as a can-
didate for City Marshal at the ensuing
election.
We are authorized to announce II. A.
("Heck") Thomas as a candidate for
iity marshal. Flection in April, 1883.
We ave^fluthorized to announce Jake
Rlsrsre rn a candidate for marshal of
Fort Wo. ih. Election April, 1883.
We are authorized to announce the
Bame of W. M. Rea as candidate for
the office of city marshal at the couung
election.
We are authorized to announce the
name of George W. Weir as a candidate
fof the office of city marshal av the
spring election.
for city asskssor and coi.i.ector.
We an authorized to Announce Jesse
J. Melton, as a candidate for City As-
sessor and Collector at the ensuing
election.
We are authorized to announce R. E.
Maddox as a candidate for re-election
to the office of assessor and collector at
the ensuing city election.
LOCAL BREVITIES.
This blustering wind calls for over-
coats.
A grand ball will be given by the so-
cial element of Fort Worth on the 22d
of February.
The Gabert habeas corpus trial went
over until to-morvow on account of an-
other case being on trial.
Fresh vaccine virus lust received at E.
M. Wells', corner Fifth and Houston
streets. at
The Democrat office can and wl" do
your lob work as cheap aB any office 5.1
the city, tf
Persons traveling on street cars should
be discreet, and especially careful to
"assert" notlili'g "in the prese«ce of
witnesses," lest ihey be "elaborated" In
the "monopoly."
Vigorous efforts have bften made to-
day by the powers that be above to give
us a Bnow. * As yet we are unable to tell
what the result will be. The celestial
elements are thick with misi. and scat-
tering flakes cau be seen flying hither
and thither.
Mr. A. Hammersly sustained serious
injuries yesterday by the falling of a
pile of cord wood on his leg:-. It ap-
pears that the stskes he had driven
down to hold the wood gave way, and
hence Ihe accideat. Both legs ave bad-
ly injured, and amputation may be
necessary.
Mr. Joseph L. Barber, of this city, died
last night "at 11 o'clock, alter a very
brief illness. He leaves a wife, two
children and a host of friends to mourn
his death. The Democrat extends Its
condolence in this their hour of bereave-
ment.
The sales at the Star Auction House
are immense, and nearly every visitor
leaves with as many purchases as he can
carry. NOW 1b the time for bargains,
and don't you forget it. 17 5t
This Is to notify all persons that I will
not be responsible for any debt con-
tracted by my wife, Mrs. Stuart, or
any one else, without an order from me.
19 4t John Stuart.
Fresh countrv butter. freBb Kansas
butter, eggs, Irish potatoes, sweet po-
tatoes, onions and cabbage; all flrut-
class at Turner & McClcre'h.
Prove u Away.
In 1876 Mr. Chas. D. Ingram, one
of the popular young men of the
White Settlement, frougnt of Archie
Bilk, of this city, a sorrel horse, paying
$40.00 therefor, and taking a bill of sale,
warranting the title to the same. Yes-
terday Mr. John Clirlstinan. of this
county, went before County Clerk
Swayne and made affidavit to the own-
ership of the horse as the law directs,
and Mr. Ingrain gave up the aniuial.
Archie Birk is the seventeen-year-old
son of Mr. D. M. BUk. to whom Mr.
Ingram will now look for the value of
the horse. Of course the bill of •#!«>
that Mr. Ingram holds from Birk wll'
have to be suppor.ed, which Mr. Birk
will not hesitate to do.
Oity Marshal.
There seems to be some interest mani-
fested in the race for city marshal.
Several candidates are now in the field,
«nd more nre expected to announce
soon. This an important office and a
good man should be elected to till it.
We should have a repj
of the peoples' interest]
is filled let the voters
who will subserve the
of the community at 1
will see that the city
and -every officer und
discharge hisduty impart
out fenr or favor. With
we will have a good city
"When the righteous arc
people rejoice ; when the wick
rule, the people mourn."
ksentative man
ker the ticket
m all one
interest
n who
reed
Vity
ifwitli-
cers.
2uient.
'or, the
beareth
Wholesale Bobbery.
Last Wednesday a stranger registered
at the St. Charles hotel, in this city, as
J. Smith. Since that time and up to
last night he had been lounging about
the house, apparently nothing to do.
This morning about2 o'clock he made a
raid upon three of the boarders. Heef-
footed entrance in one Mr. Dow'sbed
room and obtained $75 in money and a
line silver watch. He next entered John
Whitt's room and got a gold watch and
Ave dollars in money. The next break-
he made was into Mr. II. St. Clair's
taom from whose pocket he took $185,
and a silver watch. The thief no doubt
would have continued his raid but for
detection by Mr. St. Clair, who saw him
just as he was leaving the room, and
sprung from his bed and started in pur-
suit of Smith who fled with great speed
Mr. St. Clair struck him a blow just as
he yas crossing the fence, but he made
good his escape.
All the parties robbed were laboring
mechanics, and were left in a destitute
condition. Mr. St. Clair was waiting
for his family, who are expected to ar
rive to-morrow, after which they in
tended to go to Colorado City, where he
has a contract for work. To day he is
without a dollar and no work to do.
t From all the circumstances of the
robbery, it Is verily believed that the
perpetrator Is a "professional." The
officers are on the alert for his appre-
slon.
In Trouble.
Our efficient city secretary, Mr. Chas.
McDougal, is disorganized, disarranged
■1«d disconsolate to-day. He is in
trouble—he Is a widower. His estima-
ble lady left yesterday on a brief visit
to friends and relatives in Cleburne.
Mick says he can't stand It, and will
fetart thither to-morrow morning him-
self. Mack, we will suggest that you
wait lor a train and not attempt to
count the ties on the road. The train
will leave at 6:15 to-morrow morning,
v so be patient.
850 fine
4 Samuel.
suits at cost
price, Wenar
2&-lw
(Commuuieated.) *
To the Memory of Mrs. Martha J. In-
<*> gram
Mrs. Martha J. Ingram was boin in
Todd county, Ky., on the 8th day of Sep-
tember, IS!2. She came to Texas in
November, 18,17, and in March, 1859,
was married to John J. Ingram, of this
county.
-Mrs. Ingram was one of God's noblest
creatures. She was a kind and aft'ee-
lionate wife, a tender and loving mother
and a philanthropic neighbor. She was
dearly beloved by all who knew her.
e >d the earthly vacancy caused by her.
death can never be filled. She was
truly a noble woman. The following
ines are feelingly dedicated to her sa-
cred memory by one who knew her
many virtues:
Mar>ha J. Ingram lives no more;
She died on Monday night:
She died at her most sacred nome
Just in the prime of life.
Her rpiii's gone to other lands,
To mingle with the bless'd,
And there with the angelic bands
Live in ciernal rest.
She'll live through all eternity,
Free from pain and sorrow;
She'll live 'mid the sainted host,
That knows not the morrow.
Her earthly deeds were great and good,
For in her hallowed life.
She oft beside the sick-bed stood,
And chang'd the darkness to light.
Her presence 'mid the lingering scenes,
That ended at the grave.
Did cheer the hearts of living ones,
And joy to each one gave.
No sick or dying one e'er lay
Within her neighborhood.
But she's the first to start that way
To do that one some good.
Her work is done, life's toils are o'er,
She has gone to her home;
There she will live forevermore,
Beneath bright heaven's dome.
Before the hour of death did come,
She called about her bed.
Her husband and her children dear,
And then she faintly said:
Mv dearest ones, 'mid earthly scenes,
My stay with you is brief;
Death has called, and soon I must go,
I leave you, do not grieve.
Now. ever be good boys and girls,
And work for noble ends,
And ever do what papa says,
For that will make you men.
Ileed the teachings of childhood's days,
I tried to teach you fight;
Alwuys be honest, true and brave
In the great work of life."
'Twas thus upon her dying bed,
That noble woman spoke;
Iler words in death, though faintly said,
Gave to the sad ones hope.
The funer'l cortege, long and sad,
Moved slowly to the grove—
Beneath whose houghs the marble slab
Now marks death s cold repose.
The burial scene, oh, liow sad!
To see those children weep;
Weep to give their mother up
To death's eternal sleep.
The father, wlth'iiis clinging babes,
Sat near the falling clay—
And there they wept most bitterly
O'er the ransom'a of the grave.
Her country weeps in silent tears,
To know of her sad death;
No earthly form can ever 1111,
The place that she has left.
She has gone I May heaven bless her,
And in the llnal day;
Bring unto her the darling ones,
Who now on earth do stay.
And now upon her hallow'd ^av«,
We drop a farewell tear;
And ever know this as the day,
We lost our friend so dear.
A Friend.
Ft. Worth, Texag, Jan. 10,1883.
•' Mammoth Minstrels.
Barlow, Wilson & Company's Mam-
moth Minstrel Combination appeared at
the opera house on last Thursday eve-
ning, and it goes without the saying
that the hall was crowded. It is one of
the best troupeB in all this country, and
Its fame extends from border to border
and from ocean to ocean.—Daily News,
Lynchburg, Va.
This troupe will visit Fort Worth on
the 25th Inst., and no doubt this people
will give them a cordial and remunera-
tive reception. It is said to be one of
the best combinations known to the
Amertoan stage.
iin
|ggle
(J His
Another Attempt at Highway RobbaSY
And still the bad work goes on.
now becomes our duty to chronicle one
of the boldest and most daring attempts
at highway robbery perhaps, ever
known in this city. $
This morning at 0:15 o'clock, and
about time the Gulf, Colorado & Santa
Fe south bound passenger train arrived
and during the rush in and about the
rnlWhc depot, a railroad employee, by
the name of John King, slipped up be-
hind an aged Grayson county farmer
by the name of C. M. Calhoun, who was
standing unsuspectingly on the planl-
form awaiting his train, and ran Ills
hand into his pocket and snatched there-
from his pocket book containing $35.00.
Mr. Calhoun turned immWliately and
seized the robber, who
money to the ground and ma<v a
pcrate etl'ort to release himself t
grasp of hiB victim, but his sti1
for liberty was of no avail, for Mr,
houn, though old and decrepit, held
to his assailant and called for the poll
who responded In the peraons of Officer!
Joe Witeher *nd Charles Sco t, who
picked the tnofy up, gave it back to
Mr. Ca\houp ,^nd lodged John King,
the robber, in jail, where he now lan-
guishes to await his preliminary hearing
before Esquire Zinn, on next Monday
morning. Mr. K'ng is a low, stout,
heavy-set, dark-complected man, with
a keen, scruteniaing eye, and from all
appearances is an expert in the perpe-
tration of such crinjaA^r. Calhoun is
a man advanced 'ElH^toars and
moves about such l[b/^r|n8iisr
Ingly, but it seems "j
of mind and physical, strengt®^ "ed
him to a great advantage on tin! Occa-
sion. lie recovered all his money and
saved to the law one of the many infa-
mous characters that are daily preying
upon an innocent public. There can be
no possible doubt as to King's guilt in
this matter, as ho was caught upon the
spot in the very act, and the money was
seen to drop from his hands, and the se-
verest condemnation of the law should
be visited upon him^ Inflicting severe
punishment upon such characters when
caught is the only way to put an end to
such outrages. They are of daily oc-
currence, and the best interest of the
public makes an imperative demand
that they be stopped. Let the law be
unrelenting in this case, as guilt is a
positively known fact.
0 Attention, Sir Knights !
By request of Sir Knight J. K. Asliby,
of Dallas Commandary of Knight Temp-
lars No. (5, you will appear at Masonic
Hall, In Fort Worth, at 2 p. in. to-mor-
row (Saturday) to attend the funeral of
Sir Knight J. L. Barber.
PERSONAL.
^Cityand County Directory
i>« 1
JuUki*:, Ministerial and Police l*rec-
tovy of Tarrant County.
District Judge—A. J. Hood.
County .liuljte—H. K. Beckham.
District Clerk—J. M. Ilurtstleld.
Countv Clerk—John F. Swayne.
SheritV -tV. T. Maddox.
l>epntv Sheriff's—It. H. Tucker, G. W.
Weir. \\'. P- Thomas.
County Attorney—W. S. Pendleton.
CountV Treasurer—J. B. Boyd,
County Tax Collector—Frank Elllston.
County Tux Assessor—W. D. liall.
County Surveyor—G. M. Williams.
Commissioners— B. F. Latimer, pre-
cinct No. 1: L. H. Stephens, precinct
No. 2; John Terrell, precinct No. 8; T.
B. Maddox, precinct No. 4.
Justices of the Peace—Sam Furman,
John F. Zinn, precinct No. 1; E.E. Pan-
kin, precinct No. 2; S. Cowan, precinct
No. L. W. .Jones, precinct No. 4; Jas.
II. Smith, precinct No. 5; J. M. Ben-
brook, precinct No. (i; J. E. Hickman,
irecinct Nr*"* 'T. B. Hultt, precinct
8. '
pre<
No.
Constable-
Hale, precinct No. 1.
(Tl^fUtECTOHY.
Mayor—J. P. Smith.
Recorder—Henry Feild.
-Robert McCart.
L
City Attorney-
City Treasurer—John S. Loving.
City Assessor and Collector—it.
Maduox.
E.
Col. Stout, of Henrietta, one of the
most prominent cattlemen of all this
section of country, is in the city attend-
ing the district court.
Mr. I). B. Hodges, the business man-
ager for 'larlow, Wilson's & Company's
Mammoth Minstrel Combination, gives
us positive information to the effect,
that Joe .Jefferson will not visit Texas
tins season. He is now taking vacation
and will not appear till next season.
Notice.
All members of the Emanuel Hebrew
Association and our Hebrew brethren
are requested to attend a meeting at Mr.
Wenar's residencet at 3 p. m. Sunday,
January 21st. The Ladies' Hebrew
Benevo'lent Association are respectfully
invited to attend. By order of the Pres-
ident. A. D. Anskll,
19 2t ' President.
William Brown,
At the corner of First and Houston
streets is one of the men who appreci-
ates the wants of our people in the gro-
cery line, hence lie keeps constantly on
hand a large supply of the very best
goods that can be procured. During the
time Mr. Brown hr? been in business in
this city our people have become satis-
fied that no better pit ce than his can be
found to supply them with new and
fresh far-lly groceries and provisions
on the mo'st favorable terms, and his
courteous treatment of°all his custo-
mers has made his store a favorite with f®
all who have patronized him. He keeps
a full line of canned goods, preserved
meats, etc., and receives fresh vegeta-
bles, butter, eggs, etc., every day. If
you want anything in the grocery or
provision line, here is the place to get
it. No old stock carried, but every-
thing new and fresh, which is furnished
on liberal terms and delivered free of
charge. lw
Removed.
Messrs. Seligman & Mayer, the whole-
sale liquor dealers, have removed to
their new store, No. 60 Houston street,
where they have an immense stock of
liquors and cigars. They propose to
furnish the trade with first-class goods
at the verv lowest prices. Give them a
trial when you want good goods cheap.
2BO. * 250-
Two hundred and fifty overcoats
at cost at cost, at Wenar <k Sam-
uel's. _
Bargains in ladies' flannel and cash-
mere suits, of which we have a few left.
Call and see them at
lw EVANS & MARTIN'S
Greatest haroainh ever offered in la-
dies' fine hats and bonnets at
lw EVANS & MARTIN'S.
Wenar & Banjuel's are still at the
head as clothiers. The best and lar-
i gest stock and lowest priced house in
' North Texas.
Administrator's Notice.
All persons Interested in estate of
J. D. Strain, dee'd, will take notice that
I was appointed by the countv court of
Tarrant county, Texas, at its November.
1882. administrator ®f the estate of
said decedent, nnd that all claims
against said estate must be presented to
me at my office In Mansfield, Tarrant
county. Texas, within the time pre-
scribed by law or Ihey will be forever
barred. T. B. Hurrr,
Administrator of the estate of J. D.
Strain, dee'd. " J.T-Uw
Deputy Assessor and Collector—J. W.
Blackmail.
City Engineer—E. K. Smoot.
i Assistant City Engineer—George W.
irnaulding.
fCity Marshal—S. M. Farmer.
J Deputy City Marshal—S. E. Harrison.
City Secretary—C. McDougal.
Chief of Fire Department—George
Multepy.
Engineer of Fire Engine—G. W. Hill.
Aldermen—Jesse Jones, first ward;
Max Elscr, first ward; Sam Seaton, sec-
ond ward; W. R. Haymaker, second
ward: M. C. Brooks, third ward; J. T.
Hickey. third ward.
City Physician—II. A\r. Moore.
City Sexton—Q. J. Eskew.
Policemen—C. R.Scott. J. P. Witeher,
J. Riggle, W. M. Rae, J. W. Coker, C.
E. W. Milton, C. E. Gai'retson, J. H.
Maddox.
City Jailor—R. II. Foster.
Chain Gang Boss—C. G. Brocl man
Furs and of Popular Brands.
Christmas anil New Year's have
passed, but many pleasant memories re-
main of the jollity, and good cheer
which are. in this glorious land of liber-
ty, usually their attendants, and the
Hot Scotches, the foaming tankards of
beer, and the fragrant Havana will be
remembered till Christmas comes again,
by those who patronized the Favorite.
Mr. Chris. Rintleman, the proprietor, is
one who will never let you go from his
place dissatisfied, and the purest drinks
and cigars, are always "on tap," at his
place, and he dispenses no other sort. If
you want a good drink or smoke there is
the place to find if. jan4-lm
0
Combs, Head & Co.,
Next door to Brunswig's big drug
store on Houston street, have the larg-
est and best selected stock of staple and
fancy groceries to be found in the city.
They don't claim to sell lower than any-
body else, but they do claim to sell the
best good in their line, and to deliver
them tp their patrons with promptness.
Their presentstock embraces everything
in. the grocery line, and they are con-
stantly in receipt of new and fresh sup-
plies, "and families can rely on getting
what they want by leaving orders at
this house. These are facts, which it
will be well for persons wishing to buy
groceries to remember. 13 lw
Special bargains in clothing and
gents'furnishing goods for the next 3U
days at EVANS & MARTIN'S.
THE QUESTION IS DAILY ASKED,
"IS THE BANKRUPT STOCK AT
THE ST. LOUIS STORE ABOUT
CLOSED OUT?" BUT THE RE-
CENT REMOVAL OF DUPLICATE
STOCK FROM THE SECOND TO THE
FIRST FLOOR EXHIBITS MORE
GOODS THAN CAN BE SEEN IN
ANY ONE HOUSE IN THIS CITY.
REMEMBER THEY WERE BOUGHT
AT 50 CENTS ON THE DOLLAR AT
THE ORIGINAL NKW \ ORK COST.
Ladies' and gents' furnishing goods
at reduced prices, at Wenar & Sam-
uels.
Tho best of attention always giveu
to customers by polite clerks and
salesmen. Wknar & Samuel.
TAYLOR & BARR'S ADVERTISE-
MENT ON THE FOURTH PAGE
OPENS THE WAY TO AN ELE-
GANT SILK DOLMAN, OR FIRST-
CLASS SUIT OF CLOTHES FOR
VERY LITTLE MONEY. lm.
deutscher verein hall!
One night only,
THURSDAY, JAN. 25.
Enlarged! Improyed! Perfected!
5th ANNUAL TOUR
OF THE
People's Choice !
THE WOKI.D FAMOUS
Barlow, Wilson & Co.'s
MAMMOTH
MINSTRELS
BARLOW, WILSON & CO.. Solo Prop'rs
Tho World's Greatest Minstrel Organiza-
tion in an entire
NE W PROGRAMME,
Now surpassing our own previous record.
More Famous Comedians,
More New Features,
More Rcilned Novelties
And the finest costumes and costliest, ward-
robe ever worn on the minsycl stage
An Avalanche of J^aaselties !
"A World of Talent!
PRICES AS USUAL.
Reserved seats now on sale a'.
MAX ELSEIi'S
D. B; HODGES,
Business Manager.
TO REDUCE STOCK BEFORE MOVING INTO OUR
HEW STORE,
c
WE OFFER OUR ENTIRE LINE OF
CHILDREN'S MISSES' AND LADIES'
O OOC*;
BO\S', YOUTHS' AND MEN'S
AT
MANUFACTURERS PRICES.
RESPECTFULLY,
TAYLOR, <fc
dec22-lm 19 houston street, fortmm5rth, texas.
BA&R,
r, fort Wrth, 1
Eclipse Lumber Tard !
Corner Ninth and TnroekinoHon Streets,
R. M. PAGE, PROPRIETOR,
Has the Largest Stock and Best Assortment of
LUMBEB THE STATE.
It Defies Competition. Call and See Us.
FORT WORTH, ------ TEXAS.'
KNEEIAND, UTTLEJOHN & MARTIN,
Insurance i Land Agents,
21 Main Street,
FORT WORTH, - TEXAS.
0". W.
General Mechanic,
BLACKSMiTHINS. FORGING, HORSE SHOEING.
WAGONS, SPRING HACKS, CARRIAGES AND BCGGIES RE-
PAIRED OR PAINTED.
Corner of Houston and Fourteenth Streets, Fort Worth, Texas. l-17-3m
1
H. N. CONNER & CO.,
PF.m
Booksellers and Stationers,
No. 32 Houston St.
sI^Q _
STAR SHOE STORE.'
LADIES AND GENT'S FINE
GOODS
A SPECIALTY.
LEWIS BROS. & CO.
53 HOUSTON STREET,
Fort Worth,
★ jan!5-tf
Texas.
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the old reliable
CATTLE EXCHANGE
Corner of Houston nnd Second streets.
The finest brands of Kentucky Sour
Mash, Pennsylvania Eye, and the
most noted brands of
Imported Cognac Brandy, Wines,
ETC., SOI.D OVEE THIS BAB.
PURE HAVANA (JIOAKS.
Imported Vienna Bottled Boer,
Fine Billiard and Pool Tables.
„ You will always find the most atten-
tive barkeepers to supply your wants.
OPEN ALL DAY AND ALL NIGIIT.
DR. E. McDANIEL,
DB1TTIS T -
I am prepared to do all kinds of oper-
ative and mechanical dentistry upon the
most approved styles. Gold, rubber,
celulold, and continuous gum at re-
duced prices
PLATE-WORK A SPECIALTY,
Office over Uarradall's drug-store.
MISSOURI PACIFIC
RAILWAY,
"Thro' Denison the Gate,'
JYo Change of [Cars
AND DAILY TRAINS
O
Between the-Following Cities:
Houston and St. Louis,
Dallas and St. Louis,
Houston and Sedalia,
Dallas and Sedalia.
Denifeonatit! Hannibal
Denison and Kansas C'ty,
Houston and Fort Seal I,
Dallas and Fon't Scott,
Denison and St. Loni,
San An tonio and St. Louis
Austin and St. Louis,
Fort Worth and St. Louis,
Kansas Oityaad St.-Joseph,
Oo,
WITH-—*
Reclining Chair Cars Free,
F. CHANDLER, General Pus* Agt.
C. B. KINNAN, Assistant GtoMral'
Passenger Agent.
H. M. HOXIE.Third Vice President
and General . Traffic Manager, St.
I.ouir
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