Local news and society notes from a rural American town
A jumble of local items reports church meetings and social events. Mentioned are W. C. T. U. members meeting after a service, a photo feature, a funeral for Busae Baown from consumption, and a patent dispute over railroad matters. The Mary Rial school graduates and teachers were entertained at a local ice cream parlor. A man named Ma ey was arrested for an assault on Tony Gravas. Other notes include obituaries for Henry Saunders and Guile, and plans for emancipation day observances. Several stories reference area appearances and community happenings around Monday and Wednesday events, with references to local workplaces, the Harmoole Verin ball, and a list of residents traveling to various destinations.
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Mary Rial School
Age
Roadside death shocks community at Galveston county
A detailed report notes the death of Job At Hanna in a roadside incident on the Greball road near Galveston. Authorities say the neck was broken and death was instantaneous after a vehicle crash. The deceased, once a local constable, resided on a tract owned by Mrs. Mattie Faudgin. Funeral services were set for Thursday June 18 at Grab ath Fair Grounds with planned interments and public notices in the local area.
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Rumney Acs
Gal
Famversby
Greball Road
C. Ht
McKinney
Job
Hanna
Hannah
Daoehand van Brendsat
Chappell Hill
Myn
Mattie -Faudginn
Ry Fismet
Mie Alleven
Hacnah
Grabath
Mayor Battles City Council Over Missing Funds
A Brenham city council meeting recounts a dispute over authority and a drive under arrest. Alderman Walker pleads guilty to speeding while a clerk reads a disputed paper on governance. Mayor Wilkins was absent. Mayor Pro Tem Lusk spoke to the council.
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Comnut & Gow
Brenham
Crvck
Walker
Lush
Ings
Camiptown
Wilkins
ProTom Lusk
Cty
Earnett
Monay
Town
Dune
Gewiemen
Enol
Amee Leygate
Hesi
Imento
City Council Proceedings and Budget in Wisconsin Town
A contested council session discusses arrest procedures and chair decisions, followed by Aldermanic motions. The board approves a budget of 15,000, plans to hire teachers, and approves maintenance on Central school grounds. Local officials report loans, fencing, and pasture needs, with several community notices and visits to area schools and residents.
Community Notes From Hourton Area Gatherings
John Aas Wilking of Hourton spent Sunday with relatives. Various locals, including Theo Sobladt and Mrs. Eldridge, traveled to Philadelphia and other nearby towns. Attendees from University circles and several named residents visited relatives and attended church services. A guest list from Chappell Hill and nearby communities appears, with county court and district court visits noted.
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John Aas Wilking
Hourton
Dey
Mra
Theo
Sobladt
Union
Yeetonday
Philadelphia
Jack Brater
Oestehare
B. Eldridge
University
Aumiin
Eile
Anon ‘Mosera
Max Chisholm
Gus
Wisdenbean
Meet at Benge School Track Meet Details
local notes indicate a track meet at Benge School featuring participants from nearby clubs. Event timing and entry details are unclear due to damaged text, but organizers aim to showcase youth athletes and relay squad performances.
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Billy
Wernesday
Atter Hainery Company
Busae Baown
Camptown
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Baal
Tony Gravas
Batore
Mas
Henry Saunders
Ifmen
Albert Coln
Reich
Ainty
Sturday
Welson
Excursonians
Gay Pacis
Galyeton
Brower
Tre Eansibla
Messrs
John Wieck
George Mihlmann
Carl ‘Webit
Henry
Grote
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Savenal
Realy
Mainstrom
O'Clogk
Henston
Mena Mee
Dunkie Paonington
F. W. Wood
Yeolanlay
TAR City Council
Atorney
Marahal Balls
Dex Lendastani
Counci
Dr. Lahn
Priar Savd
Considerabe Die
Malise ‘Agais
Saa
Aierman' Matis
Seagal
Mintbie
Algoma Luba
Ety
Srenham
Aecomites
Rustoet
Aoboota
Ateasra
J. J. Camps Belly
C. W. Winkaimaem
Dabertwube
Nest Ward Cabool
Aldsenven Lavik
Jaomel
Teomaurer
Avene
Bailey
City Board of Reauphenties
Wil Conalt
Bildridge
Clint Giddinge
Harry Haynes
L. Brennan
Pirational Bank
Tiwan
T He City
Psa
Iver
Mirrees
Georgia Kroboe
Nahn Sastag
Bt. Paul Waboot
Phillipsburg
Pi C. Ranft
Bt. Paul
Na Caer
Rev
P. Grueber
Hie
Miew Hildegard
Carrie Turmer
Vick
Niles
Peter
Ecrema
Svyeres Laer
Cather & Buster
Nate
Morte Talhy
Ermiah Orgaly
Bre
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Cyashar
Yale
Yonda
Natal
Iowa
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Fates
AL Eee
Urenalam Furniture
Saahier Wilhough
Wilk
Menville
Rishmond
York
Chappeltill
G. Baylor
Elly
Vata
Austin
Avuslin
Gourt
Iadher
le Lvoter
Infyantorday Smaralee
Peilican Rapids
H.c. Hodde
Mistrot Bros
Pak En Lee
Inn
Rte Mya
H. C. Hodde
Tam
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Nowakowsky
M. A, Healy
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MA Attery Axetation
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