Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-08

ing large audiences, and much interest is
taken in the services. Preaching every
Gay and night.
BHLToS, BELL COUNTY, Aug. 6.-The
Christadelphians will commence a camp
| meeting at Crawford's park tomorrow,
| which viii continue one week.
| Cisco. EAsTLAND COUNTY, Aug. 6-The
| examination OF candidates for Peabody
scholarships, under the supervision of
Messrs. W. D. Love and J. NJ Williamson
| Of the Cisco schools. opened yesterday
contestants are Misses Maggie Starrett and
May Graves, both of Graham: Mrs. NJ. H.
| Haggaman, Ranger; Messrs. John Mead
and W. X. Hickman of Rising Star. There
viii also be an examination held at Cisco,
| beginning August p. and lasting four days.
| under the new school law for, teachers Of
| this, the Twenty-ninth senatorial district
| Teachers passing this examination will re-
celve ten years certificates. with the posi-
! blllty OF obtaining lifetime certificates
| MIR. Love, late superintendent of the schools
| here, and now Observation-Disclosures Of
Plano, will De in charge of this examine
| ton. and large number of teachers are eX-
| pected 10 be in attendance.
NEVADA, COLLIN COUNTY, Aug. 6.-Pro-
fessor F. G. Jones. lately from Mansfield
and graduate of Add-Ran college. has
| leased the Nevada high school property for
term of foury years, and will put in an able
corps of assistants with view of greatly
extending the reputation of the school the
coming year. Professor Jones has already
in years past made his reputation in our
midst as gentleman of high bearing and
an educator of uncommon ability. We be
speak for him much success and hearty
cooperation of the entire community. Pro
feSsOr Guyer. the incumbent of the school
for two years past, deserves great credit
for his able services in conducting the COM
munity to its present educational status.
BoNHAM, FANNIS COUNTY. Aug. -
Messrs. Burnett and NIukev are here
They have spread their mammoth tent in
the northwest part of the city near the new
Methodist church, and will commence q
series of meetings here tonight.
Quanah, Hardeman county.-Worll on the
new Quanah college is progressing rapidly.
The building will be in readiness Tor school
TO begin in September.
SEYMOUR, BAYLOR COUNTY, Aug. T.
ProspectOrs are coming in in thr0ugS Seek
ing for new locations, and ali express
themselves as highly pleased with this
section of the Panhandle and many are
making investments which Will prove ben
etcial, not only TO themselves, but the
country as well, as Improvements VIII be
put thereon at once.
MILFORD, ELLIS COUNTY, Aug 6.-IhP
Milford public school building is rapidly
approaching completion, and win be. when
finished, one of the best and most imposing
structures of its kind III the county. II will
he fully equipped and will have full corps
of tirst-class teachers all ready for the
regular fail term. Milford has always been
noted for her churches and schools The
Cumberland Presbyterians will soon COM
mence the erection of an elegant new
church edifice. This will give US four
elegant churches, and we are very crediblv
informed that the Christian church will
very soon build q house of worship equal 10
any we now have. This will give US i've
churches.
RoCHwALL, RoCKvALL COUNTY, August
5-Rockwal is indeed the center of North
Texas from an educational point of view
Fight excellent teachers have been en-
ployed, and pupils from a distance are al
ready making arrangements for the term.
The college buildings are situated high
above malaria, and overlook the beautiful
scenery OF the Trinity.
LEwIsvILLR, DENTON CoUNrY-A great
revival is in progress at the Baptist church
conducted by Rev. J. G. Wingo of Abilene
and the pastor. Capt. Lusk leads the sing
ing.