Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-12-02
ETCHED AND SKETCHED
IN THE CITY.

The body OF Tom l5lackDurh VIM ""s
aceldently killed at Texline, arrived
in the city Wednesday, and yesterday
at p. IN. was laid to rest. The Odd
Fellow and local Brotherhood OF Loco,
motive Engineers, paid the last sad
tribute OF respect to one who they es-
teemed, as q man and q citizen by fol-
lowing the cortege to the grave.
The members of the Humane associ-
alton are requested to meet at the resi-
dence OF Mrs. Drew Pruit this after
noon at $3.50 o'clock sharp. Business OF
importance, and full attendance is re-
quested.
Two weeks ago the city council de-
cided the charter needed amendment
and it was stated that the law required
thirty days notice in newspaper oil
the proposed changes. Not line has
been advertised yet.
II the proposed changes in the city
charter are not at once advertised the
city cannot be legally re-distrlcted.
The subject Of Rev. A. +. Baten's
lecture at the Broadway Baptist church
Friday night is "Cross-Cut Sawyers.
Those who fail to hear 1t, will miss q
treat.
The Young Ladies' Aid Society Of the
Mulkey Memorial church will give an
entertainment this evening at the resi-
dence of Il. M. Brown, corner Of st.
Louis avenue and ireland street.
Rev Mr.. Beeville, who is to do some
special work in the acre, preached a
sermon at the Bethel mission last
night that excited much interest.
II anyone thinks the Populists are
dead he is mistaken, for they are on
still hunt for a candidate for city
marshal and Marshal Maddox viii like
ly find Third party opponent in the
field against him next April.
The Populists are hunting around for
candidates for the city Offices to be
filled next April.
The Central Womens' Christian
Temperance Union will meet this after
noon, December ., at the home Of the
president, Mrs. Judge Booty, on West
Broadway, first house east Of the resi-
dence Of A. b. Smith. Let there be q
full attendance, as arrangements must
be completed for the coming OF Miss
Belle Kearney. The hour is $3.50.
For fine bargains in pianos, read the
advertisement ON eighth page OF viii
A. Watkin Music company, 289 Main
street, Dallas, Texas, dealer in pianos,
organs, and all kinds OF musical instru-
ments.
Next Milkmaids drill at Hoffman's
hall, Saturday December 3. Maidens,
be prompt at this rehearsal; o'clock
p. M, sharp.
A rpunlor noat;po- ~ 4bo vo,,,,s
Womens Christian temperance Union
will be held next Monday, December 3,
at $3.50 p. m, at the new quarters of
the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton over the Crescent restaurant, cor
ner sixth and Main streets. Honorary
members are invited
H. L. Huffman, well-known Sulphur
Springs stockman, had a cur of hogs on
the market yesterday, and H. f. Bies
and g. d. Winkler, OF Tarrant county,
both marketed a good-sized bunch of
hogs.
A gentleman remarked in the hearing
OF Gazette reporter yesterday that he
had been out collecting all morning and
every man he had approached had
promptly paid up, both merchants and
mechanics. He felt confident OF better
times ahead, as everyone seemed to
nave money. Straws show which way
the wind blows.
The names Of the candidates for CITY
lttorney Is almost legion, and vet an
other addition was made to the list. for
MS many friends say that Mac Temple
.on will be the next city attorney.
}. =. Martin, n former resident of |
larrant county, was convicted at |
gainesville yesterday Of horsetheft and |
gwen five years in the pen. The crime
or which he was convicted was com |
nitted twelve years ago.
Capt Lightfoot has a fine hunting
Ease solid gold Waltham watch thai
may have been stolen. The owner can
recover it by proving property.
The New York draft given by Edgar
lyle on Glliland, mentioned In The
Gazette yesterday, was also worthless.
a party OF Texas and Pacific officials
box A at the play last night.
II. II: Nye, stock claim agent of the
fort Worth and Denver, has nearly
completed his annual report II shows
4, great reduction In the number of
claims, compared with last year.
Herman Dietzler reported 10 tbe ma
ice last night at l a. m. that two man
1ad tried to hold him up at the santa
70 crossing ON Weatherford street bnt
nat he ran and got out of harms wov
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Lace Curtains, lad,s