Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-27
TEXAS NEWS AND NOTES.

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panv gave free entertainment at the Bap-
tst church last night, which was grand
success, after which they organized music,
class. The Masons are making great
preparations for laying the cornerstone of
our new courthouse December 3.
RoCKDALE. Milan COUNTY, Nov. pa
force OF some fifty men began the work of
laying the mains for the waterworks to-day,
creating scene of great activity on the
streets. The standpipe is being rapidly
constructed, and it is believed that the
works will be ready for test within thirty
days.
lnterchanged and handed down from
time when memory is shaded in the mists
OF the past, that most useful OF all coins,
the ''two-bit" piece in general circulation,
presents so sleek and abraded an appear
ance that the enunciatiOn of in God We
Trust" has ceased TO be a legible article of
faith in the coin. In fact the trust i'll its
redemption at par by the government has
grown so weak that the banks and people
have made it study to quietly work the
extremely sleek ones of On some other
fellow. To-day bright and new silver
quarters fresh from the mint hare made
their appearance and in God we trust that
the good work will 90 on until all of the old
WORKOUT issues have disappeared. The
two-bit piece covers too wide 4 field of use
fitness to have been so long neglected. It
generally pays for two drinks OF artistic
connection, enabling many friend to hold
liquid fellowship with friend. When sub
stituted for the stingy nickel It gladdens
the heart Of many struggling preacher
without creating such q vacuum in the
pocket of the layman that a cart-wheel or
even four-bit piece does, and in giving
which the said layIusa' S mind is diverted to
channels of regret that he had 70 smaller
change. 1t often serves as evidence of "a
bannV medium no
between unwarranted displays of illaffOrded
generosity aud acute Stinginess, as repre-
sented by the dollar and nickel, respect
lively. 1t is American all over and will
never cease to be one Of the most useful of
coins.
TERRELL. KAUFMAN COUNTY, Nov. 25.-
The fire alarm sounded about II O'Clock
this morning, and the fire department found
that the residence Of Mr.. Jarvis was on
fire. Fortunately the fire was extinguished
without turning on The stream from the
waterworks. Mrs. Jarvis was fumigating
the room in which her little girl died Mon
day, and from accident some clothing caught
FIRE. The damages will probably not exceed
500, covered by insurance. The
Terrell creamery has been called on again
TO supply the asylum with milk This is q
big milk contract for one firm, and the de-
mand increases as the number of patients
increases.
DELLA PLAIN, FLOYD COUNTY, Nov. 90
MI. E. w. Scott, formerly of near Hubbard
City, has opened a family grocery store
He occupies the building formerly occupied
Mr.. Lee McClain, druggist. Mr.. McClain
was at the helm of the Review till the past
few months. He removes his stock of
drugs to some point East III few days.
HLLsBoRo, HILL COUNTY, Nov. 2G.-The
county commissioners have let the contract
for new iron fence to inciose the court
house grounds, to cost $500. The Knights
of Pythias hold a regular meeting tonight
for the purpose of electinG officers for the
ensuing year
DUBLIN, ERATH COUNTY, Nov. 26.-The
Dublin waterworks company has entered
into contract with the Southern improve
ment company of Dallas for the cOpStruc-
ton of a $4,000 system of waterworks in
our city. Work will be commenced at once
and be pushed to completion as rapidly as
practicable. Most of the electric
lights, contracted for recently by the city,
are IN position and are giving satisfaction.
-" 1t is safe to say that no city in the
state or the South is enjoying to-day
more conservative and healthy prosperity,
and making less fuss about it.
BoNHANI, FANNIN COUNTY, Nov. 26.-Mr.
Carter Townsley of Gainesville came down
to-day on 4 visit to his uncle, DR.. j. S. Dor
sett ex-superintendent of the lunatic asy-
lum at Austin. The doctor is seriously i'll |
with pneumonia and has been confined to
his bed for the past week. Hopes are now |
entertained of his recovery. Mayor |
Bidges received a telegram from the new |
waterworks contractors yesterday. stating |
that they would be here next Friday to be- |
gin work. They have signed a contract to |
furnish the city 600 gallons of water per |
hour for $4,000, in ninety days. No water, |
no pay. The citizens are eagerly looking |
forward to the speedy contamination of |
this contract, as they have had S35, 900 lying |
in the bank here for the past year for that |
purpose, paying taxes on the same, and no |
water yet. They are getting tired Of wait |
ing.
BoNHAM, FANNIN COUNTY, Nov 26-To- |
night at the fair grounds was given a grand |
concert, followed by grand display of fire |
works to celebrate the opening of the |
slating-rink in exhibition hall. There was |
also given a series of exhibits by experts |
from other cities on the roller skates 1t |
was free to all. The dummy made trips |
every thirty minutes for the accommoda- |
ton of those who wished to attend
TERRELL. KAUFMAN COUNTY, Nov. ga
large list of Terrell citizens are attending
district court at Kaufman this week.
Everything in regard TO the murder OF the
old man, Maj. Shaw, has aboutsquieted |
down. Up to the time that Ellis was sent
to Jail considerable feeling was exhibited
among the colored citizens, as the old man
he killed was well thought of by white and
black.
Iowa PARK, WICHITA COUNTY, Nov. 90
The town celebrated its third anniversary
to-day, and this evening banquet was
given for the benefit of the brass band.