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A mass exodus brought the population of Fort Worth from 4, to less than 1, But a young lawyer with a sense of humor, who moved from Fort Worth to Dallas, wrote a letter to the newspaper stating that Fort Worth was so nearly deserted that a panther had slept in the street.

The Tarrant County Construction Company was organized, the capital stock being subscribed in money, labor, material, forage and supplies. According to one historian, Maj. Van Zandt, a young lawyer, just out of the Confederate army and broken in health and wealth, headed west with his family to start life anew, arriving in Fort Worth in August, Van Zandt, Captain E.

Daggett, Thomas J. Jennings and H. Hendricks gave the railroad company acres in what was then the southern part of the city. It was a race to save the railroad company from losing a state land grant. One of the provisions was that the railroad had to reach Fort Worth before the legislature adjourned. Some representatives felt the grant was too liberal and made several attempts to end the session.

So, day after day, he was taken to the legislative sessions on a cot. Rapid progress was made on the construction of the railroad but, at last, adjournment of the legislature was set, leaving two days to complete the tracks. It seemed almost impossibility that the railroad could reach Fort Worth within the time limit. And the work did not end with darkness but continued under the light of torches till midnight.

The rallying caught up with the grading at Sycamore Creek; so, instead of a trestle, cribs of ties were used to support the track over the creek and then the rails were laid on the ground for two miles. One account states that the Fort Worth City Council extended the city limits a quarter of a mile east so the distance could be shortened. In any event, the first train entered Fort Worth July 19, The race had been won. People came from miles around; on horseback and in wagons to see the train pull in.

Many had never seen a train before. Stage coaches carried passengers and mail to points beyond. In , a contract was let by the Postoffice Department for a line between Fort Worth and Fort Yuma, Arizona, the longest daily stage coach line in the world-approximately 1, miles.

Thirteen days were required to make the run. Hold-ups and other attacks were frequent so, on part of the route, the coaches had an escort of troops. But one railroad was not enough for Fort Worth. Several other lines entered the city, bringing the dream Capt. The gas works were built the same year.

The gas was, of course, artificial. By , an elevator had been established, and Fort Worth began to be a grain center. It was not until that the free school system began. Fort Worth had had only private schools. Also in , M. Begley, son of a Kentucky steamboat captain, established the first of three great flour mills in Fort Worth. Original capacity of the mill was 50 barrels a day.

The first Fat Stock Show was held in with C. French and Charlie McFarland, the latter from Weatherford, as leading spirits. A storm arrived for the first night of the show and the next morning the cattle were coated with sleet as they hunched under live oak and pecan trees. But the sun came out and all present —including the cattle — felt better. The premiums were cowboy hats, boots, spurs, bridles, windmills and troughs.

Though the location changed to accommodate its growing size, the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo has endured for more than a century and, as the first indoor rodeo, has served as a model for such events around the world. One of the chief factors in the development of Fort Worth has been strong and progressive banks.

In , Capt. Martin B. Thomas A. Tidball and John Wilson, in , opened a private bank. A year later, Maj. In , Noah Harding, Col. Ellison and Dr. Music directors are Jordan Smith, Rev. Todd Prickett, Rev. Michael Waschevski, and Thomas Williams. Service organists are Jordan Smith and Peggy Graff. The evening will conclude with an elaborate reception in Parish Hall. Click Here to Go to Ticket Tailor to make your reservation.

This is a brief and entertaining introduction to the pipe organ for anyone ages 8 and up, followed by a chance to play the organ, walk through its pipe chamber, and eat pizza.

Rebecca Sawyer is organizing this event. Special thanks to Dr. Jerry Westenkuehler, organist, for his generosity in providing the venue! Please join us for a reception following Mr.