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Newspaper
Brenham Daily Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1900
Page
4
A late afternoon gathering at Mun hall drew residents for a civic event with local church figures Faust and Noble among attendees. The Telegraph Office remains closed for freight depot work as city officials plan an interant meeting, per a notice about anticipated weather and safety concerns.
The corpse of a young man, believed to be Joseph Bt. Webs of Schublenburg, was exhumed on Friday to solve his disappearance since October. Local officials and relatives, including Mr St. Webs and Dr Kaderka, examined the remains amid a cautious search for clues in the marked grove where he was found. The body showed advanced decomposition, delaying positive identification and leaving the case unresolved.
A meeting sponsored by the Texas trait orientation society plans to revive efforts for monuments to General Sam Houston, David Burnet, and Judge Baylor. Speakers will urge erecting marble shafts at Huntville and Waco as tributes to Texas founders and Civil War figures. The piece notes Johnstons grave already marked and calls for broader memorials.
A local wage dispute alleges that Kim received 46 dollars per month for the year 1918 while the Teas Tobasco Growing and Manufacturing company faced claims of 250.55 in college funds and 1000 in unclear wages. The plaintiff asserts the company owed 70 dollars more than paid. The case references tobacco production and a 4500 pound total in connection with the year.
A petition for letters of administration under community property is heard and granted. R J J Swestiogen, BF, Teague, IL, is appointed appraiser and the inventory and appraisal are approved. Bond set at $10,000 with sureties examined and approved. The document includes unrelated fragments and observations about local interests and events.
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