17 Dec 1912
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Newspaper
Brenham Daily Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1912
Page
1
A ragged OCR page shows a boys basketball clash where local school team edged Blinn 16 to 12. The fragmentary report mentions umpire figures, season notes, and a list of names and scores from multiple towns including Brenham, Gainesville, Donte, McGregor, San Antonio, and Kansas City amid scattered remarks on a local contest and contractor notices.
Mrs. Sarah Dwyer of Vineland died at home in December and her will was filed for probate. The document names joint executors Mrs. Mary Rows and Morano Dwyer without bond, distributes personal property among heirs and specific charities, and directs lifetime realty to passes to children. The list names numerous legacies including shares in banks and ships, cash gifts, and charitable bequests to the Public Library Salvation Army and various churches.
A fragmented report discusses Patriot Bryan's visit to Washington amid political tension. It mentions possible opposition to Martin, Senate actions, and leadership bids in North and Virginia, with predictions of party realignments and upcoming developments influenced by the new administration.
Local council members Monday largely neglected the proposed vending ordinance handed to them by former official M. Nairn. The Banner notes community merchants favor the measure while some residents oppose it, urging the council to consider residents’ desires over nonresidents. The railroad issue and railroad company interference in yard sales also appear in discussion, with routine bills approved at the meeting.
Merchants report strong shopper interest and anticipate a record week as Christmas preparations bring a flood of purchases. Local stores highlight varied wares from clothing to gifts, with crowds forming and sales expected to rise through the coming days.
Fragmented OCR text speaks of a carpenter position and urges immediate application. It references Broniain and a town newspaper called The Banner, praising local merchants and urging distribution of papers to benefit the community. Details are garbled with many misspellings and extraneous phrases.
Manager Finke Phifer of the Rand Opera House presents a notable act this week featuring a double-fonted attraction described as a Hand-crafted King. The show draws audience members to witness a dramatic display and a rare escape from an auditorium trap.
Mrs Carroll of Crawford is reported seriously ill at a San Antonio hospital where her daughter Miss Mie D Carroll lies in a hospital bed with neuestia. Relatives attending the bedside include Mrs Mary D Ross, with Mrs Carroll moved from home recently due to her illness.
The governor celebrated a birthday with the issuance of fifty one pardons. Read as executive clemency for various inmates, the pardons come with conditions such as good behavior and reform. The list includes murder and other offenses from several counties, with some sentences reduced or commuted.
A busy pre Christmas week at the county court records multiple marriages filed by couples listed with residence towns such as Port Larpua Long Point and Austin County. The weekly batch shows weddings performed during the current week with a notable single day total at the court house reflecting festive nuptials.
A damaged clipping notes a person named Mandel Maion or Mt Mathie receiving a injury from a brak yen arm and mentions a doctor Stay field of Somerville. It also contains a wanted carpenter ad for ABBY at once, with unclear context and names.
Mrs Wehmeyer, 79, died Monday night near Neenham after a fatal accident. Funeral services will be held at the residence at 11 o clock Wednesday, with burial to follow in the local cemetery.
Washington County resident and pioneer Washington forecast details mix with notes on Mrs Wehmeyar who lived forty years near Brenham and endured a period of rain and gloom. Survived by several children, timing hints at late December and local weather mentions in East Texas and Louisiana.
A broad warning against holiday fires is issued urging strict precautions. The bulletin stresses no electrical wiring changes without licensed electricians and advises residents to keep candles and heating devices in safe use. Officials emphasize fireplace and electrical safety to prevent accidents during the festive season.
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