Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-04-25
WEATHERFORD.
The Company Organized Which VIII
Build the Fish Tank Near
the City at Once.
Paying on the Marshais Mr. Wells Re-
turns from the Fort-Perssnnl
Mention.
special to tho Gazette.

4HAAisAA W hAl 0lttthAs
WEATHERFoRD, Tx, April 2i.--Pur-
suant to call meeting was held at the
Citizens National bank last night for
those who have subscribed to the fish
tank project that has been on foot here
for several days. The object of the
meeting was to organize, with the follow
ing members present; $. G. Maddox, G.
ID Hartnett, II. T. billiard, w w. Davis,
w. II. Eddeman, Ira ID Taylor, IL. H.,
Ralnbot,H w Davis, DIR. M. T. Emanuel,
X. II. Foat and Il. G. Ray. Several others
were represented by proxy Mr. Maddox
was elected to the chair and Mr.. billiard
secretary The object Of the meeting
was stated by the chair, and at the same
time calling on Messrs Hartnett and
billiard for statement regarding an
examination made by them yesterday Of
the grounds In view, as to an estimate, as
to the cost OF grounds, building dam, etc
Mr.. billiard read from figures as to es-
innate that forty-sX acres of land could
be bought with privileges adioin-
ing, which is a very fine spring, never
known TO decrease in it's flow, aud now
running an eight-inch stream OF water,
for the sum of SS6S, that the
dam could be built for 5000 that
would give a tank three-quarters Of a
mile long, three to five hundred feet
wide and three 10 sixteen feet deep, COW
ering au approximated acreage Of eight
and one-halt; this will give excellent wa
ter advantages. The ground surrounding
where the tank will be located have every
natural advantage, shade plenty, as open
woods surround the water.
An organization was then entered into,
and it was decided by the association
that it should be u chartered institution
with a capital stock OF $4,000, with 80 per
cent paid up, as called for by the
directory. The company consists of
twenty-five members, and the shares are
5000 each. A motion was made by Mr., Ed
dleman to elect seven directors. The mo-
ton carried, and the following gentlemen
were placed in nominations A, f. Starr,
w. w. Davis, II. p, Hilliard, II. II. Rain
bolt, S. G. Maddox, X. II. Foat and Dr..
NJ T. Emanuel.
Mr.. Ray moved they be elected by &C
clamation. Carried.
An article of obligation was drawn up
and signed by those present, and Mr.
Maddox was appointed as u committee OF
one to see the rest of the members and
secure their signatures to the obligg-
ton.
a motion was then made and
a committee of three appointed to
draft charter, bylaws and constitution
and name for the company. w. w.
Davis, r. II. Foat aud Ira b. TAYLOR were
appointed on this committee with in
structlons TO submit their action to the
association at their next meeting for its
adoption. The meeting then adjourned.
This enterprise will be of unestimated
value to those interested and to Weather
ford generally in social light.
Distance to the tank from this city is
three miles, and will afford an excellent
pleasure resort. The object of the organ
ization is that Of pleasure, and not for
pecuniary profit. 1t il bound to be
success with the substantial citizens as
members that it has. Work will at once
be begun on the dam.
The Weatherford Dramatic company,
organized here some time ago, will give
their first entertainment at the opera
house IN this city on Thursday evening,
April 30, rendering the popular drama,
"Social Glass" This promises to be a
rare treat TO our city people, az it is
learned that the entire company have
been thoroughly drilled and are prepared
to give good entertainment. 1t is to be
hoped that they will have n large au-
dience, as the proceeds will be given to
Improvement of the Presbyterian church.
A prominent United States officer was
in the city to-day paying off the 'boys"
who served as United States deputy
marshals to guard the property of the
Texas & Pacific during the late strike.
They were placed on the road between
the Brazos river and Gordon. The
amount paid here was over $500
A very fine quality Of the new crop of
Irish potatoes was noticed at w. j. Ed
dleman's to-day. What city in Northwest
Texas can beat Weatherford for early veg.
etahles and fruit?
Rev. w. II. Wells returned last night
from the Fort, where he has been assist
ing In protracted meeting there.
john Simmons of Bear Greek was in
the city to-day.
A very fine rain fell here early this
morning.
Mrs. Mary Barrodall left on the even.
ing train for Fort Worth.
p. w. Price left to-day to spend SUNDAY
In the Fort with his brother, Sterling,
VINO is a-member of the band of rangers
now stationed there.