Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-21
A CITY.
McGregor Drops Her SwaddliBg Clothes
and Takes On The HabillmeRts
Of a Lnsty Child.
The First CITY Convention Held, Candi.
dates Nominated and Good Resoiu.
lions Adopted May She Prosper.

Special to the Gazette.
MoGREGoR, Tx, oct. 20--our citl-
zens met In convention ct the opera-house
last night for the purpose OF nominating
candidates to Ill the following important
positions, which were created at our re-
cent election on incorporation: A. II
Grain, our present justice OF the peace,
was nominated for mayor by reclamation.
This eloquent expression OF appreciation
is due TO the judicious manner In which
Mr.. Grain has discharged the duties OF his
present office.
s. X. Lindsay received the nomination
for marshal By plurality OF seyenty-six
votes over five other competitors.
The following cool and conservative
business men were nominated as alder
men. Sam Ainlser, A. j. Sewell, j.
W. Shaw, j. ID. Smith and j. w. Kirkpat-
rick This will inaugurate council
which will keep McGregor's lamp trimmed
and burning that II may be guide to
other aspiring towns.
The following preamble was framed and
submitted by the committee on resolu-
tions, and universally adopted by the con-
vention in session, and taking effect No.
vember ., on which day will be the cleo
tion
Whereas, in the accomplishment OF all
undertakings Of any Importance or mag
nitude affecting individuals, collectively,
certain fixed and de1nite landmarks
should be established by common con-
sent of the individuals for the guidance
of those whom the collection of individu-
ais or corporation may select to prosecute
and accomplish these undertakings and
Whereas, at an election recently held
In McGregor, Tex, 1T was Incorporated as
a city, and an election has been ordered
to take place November ., 1886; therefore
be It
Resolved, /. That we, citizens OF Nc
Gregor, In convention assembled, heartily
indorse the following resolutions and ap.
prove aud pledge ourselves to support for
the various offices OF the municipal cor
poration only those in accord with US
and who will pledge themselves to us,
all honorable and lawful means to &C
complish what Is set forth in these reso
lutions;
Resolved 2. A calaboose shall be bull
as soon as practicable, and the Sunday
' law shall be rIgidly inforced with firm
ness to ell and Partially TO none.
suitable and commodious schoo
building Of stone or brick shall be bull
by bonding the. city If necessary as sool
as practicable, or as soon as said bond
can be negotiated, II II be nessary I,
S issue bonds. Public school to receive al
& possible support and encouragement.
) 4. Streets, alleys and sidewalks shoul
be kept in good condition and unot
. structed, except for a reasonable time
!, when repairs or new buildings are bein
j; made. The advisability and feasibility @
4 grading main street should be considered
5. A limit on Main and contiguou
streets and alleys should be fixed Inside
which 1t should be unlawful for anyon
to construct wood or frame building
said designated limit TO include all OF tn
business portion of main and contlsuor
streets and alleys. Rock, brick or oth'
Are-proof substance may be used for Il
construction OF buildings within u
10 limit
G. Facilities for extinguishing fire {
Of Main street, especially within the fl
~ limit, can be had at triflng cost, al
III should receive prompt attention.
90 Sanitation should receive attentit
en commensurate with its Importance.
~ Couucilmen should serve without cor
az pensation. The mayor should serve 4
q. the perquisites OF the office. Marshal
~ attorneys and collectors should be pa
ne reasonably for services rendered.
On In all things caution, prudence, no
go esty and economy should be promine
On characteristics of officers. Signed,
q, w. Il. BLAILoCKi
"a j. r. BLANToN,
es A. ii. GRAIN,
ty Committee.