Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-05-08
TEXAS NEWS AND NOTES.

| Mayor Buster Of the city court has not
( been called on this week to administer
justice to any person for infringing on the
| peace and dignity Of the city Weather
ford Republic.
ThrockmOrton county has had but one
man in Jail in over twelve months. They
have local option.
The Goldthwaite lodge of Odd Fellows
were over to the celebration about thirty
strong, and the way the boys did enjoy
. themselves The freedom OF the town was
extended to them by Marshals Seiders and
( Doficmyre, and they could be seen IN almost
any direction Monday evening admiriug the
scenery or taking in the many other advan-
tages of the town. A better pleased set of
visitors never existed since the establish
ncnt Of Odd Fel!owship.-(S San Saba News.
The sncak-thief is beginning to get his
work in again. One night last week three
robberies were perpetrated, the biggest
haul being the clothes of J. T. Jackson,
which contained $1,000 in government bonds
ana a small amount of money. The method
Cf procedure is to thrust rake through a
window and "hook" clothes out and then
so through the pockets. People should put
wire screens on their windows or, better
still. put shotgun at the head of the bed
and sleep with one eye open.-[ Henrietta
Chieftain.
MOI u SlUg.G CAST VI SIDlltu FEVER any
where in the country since last week. Roll
Humphreys little boy, who was the last to
he reported, is pronounced cured and is
rapidly couvalescing. II Mesquite Demo-
crat.
The cyclone played some queer freaks
over in Eansf0rG. In one of the houses
vas standing washstand, pitcher and
bowl. During the storm the washstand and
howl We're completely demolished, but the
pitcher was untouched.
A petition for aid for the Hansford citi-
zeus. who were left destitute by the de-
structive ravageS of the cyclone was circu-
state. it met with q liberal response, about
800 being subscribed. The bank gave so
"A friend in need is a friend indeed ~
Canadian is ever friend 10 those in need
--LCanadian Enterprise.
A new postofice has been established IF
teen miles south of Harold. The name OF
the Office is Num-.
The young men OF Amarillo have organ
lied military company known as the
Amarillo Light Guards"
Early this morning young son of LAWYER
D. W Huffer had a thrilling experience
that came near costing him his life While
il an excavation that had been made for the
purpose of draining Mir. Coats pool. in
southeast Greenville, the entertainment gave
way and he was caught and held fast BY
the falling dirt. His cries brought several
eighbors to the rescue who worked heroic
aLy for some time before he could be ex-
treated His escape from instant desth
was miraculous. When rescued from his
terilous position he was carried TO the
house Of his parents near by and medical
sid summoned. His injuries though pain
ful are not considered dangerous. III CREEP
vile Herald, Maya.
Pilot PoIST, May 6-At .. IN, yester-
cay Decoration day was observed By the
PEOPLE of Pilot Point, under the lead of the
Horticultural society and Ladies' cemetery
association joined by the schools and citi-
zens generally. A procession formed at the
Methodist church and marched TO the ceme-
tary The long line, each member of which
lore floral offerings, was beautiful sight
,fany of the flower pieces were very elabo.
rate and beautiful At the cemetery prayer
vas offered by Rev. Mr.. Haynes. and an
appropriate address made by Rev MIR.
Hughes.
PILoT PoINT, May 6-The Pilot Point
horticultural society met yesterday at ESQ
p. m, and was called TO order by Vice Presi-
dent W. Fl. Ross.
Prof. George was elected to membership.
On motion OF DR.. Ragland a committee of
five on orchards and gardens was created,