Local Items From Town Progress and Social Highlights
A garbled local page mentions repairs to a park fence after damage by an uncredited star, a moonlight picnic at Watsons, and plans for a special coach to a Maifest. It notes embankment repairs on the river’s south bank, a local fruit and glass dealer advertising cheaper goods, and convicts from Travis County being moved for transport. Electric displays are prepared for the Maifest, with a large flywheel decorated in patriotic colors. Prominent residents Powers and Brain are referenced, along with church fundraisers, fire department matters, Gypsies planning departure to Paris, and Boer relief collections augmented by various coins and jewelry donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenham
Electeia Hight
Frank Powera
EY Paao
Harry Brain
Mn Powers
Powsra
el Paso Fire Department
Fale
Waxabachis
Galveston
Marons
Washington
U.C. V
Confederete
Ferape
Wort Worth
Local visitors and residents arrive in the city for events and gatherings
Dr. J D Clemona Dr W C Dixon and others from Cat Springs Gay Hill Carmine and Rockdale are visiting the city. J T Hardy Mr George Shepard Mrs Branley Wate visited from Nevanote Beulen etge Me and Beulen. Ada Guyton and Oliver Lye queued for non retirement. Sunday School program at the Christian church planned with refreshments and a plan to aid Hew of the plense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cat Stanford
J.D. Clemona
Cat Springs
W. C. Dixon
T. J. Pist
Wifs of
Carmine
J.T. Hardy
Gay Hill
George Shepard
Beulen
Gieweckee
Lorned
Rockdale
John Calisle
Chappell HU
J. H. Chappall
Oheppat Ul
Betton
Teip
Houston
Frank Walter
Bar
Chee
Bea
Ollie Lye
Bone
Yeatarday Afar
Virgina Gadd
Branley M. Wate von
Nevanote
Dmrv
J.D. Giddings
Na Mattie Giddings
Raven of
Kitshen
Gri
Jona
Feekon
Kappell Hill
J. H. Meade
Boedal Omoer
Ada Guyton
Canerna
Barney Marehail
J. Gweeringen
Sud
Evden
Chas
Parks
Ania
Christian Church
Remarkable Antique Vehicle Parade Marks San Jacinto Veteran Visit
Uncle Grance Petry, over eighty and last San Jacinto survivor, rode in a homebuilt sled drawn by plow mules through Brenham streets. Mayor Witking, photographers, and curious crowds watched as he toured the square, a display amid local blooms and a rare Lily plant from Me. Bettison’s yard. The old man’s ride drew notable attention in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grance Petry
San Jacinto
Petty
The Mastest Celebration in Brenham
Brenham fire department holds a festival weekend with five thousand penters tickets contracted, W C Henderson to give the annual address, R Kleine to deliver the German oration, bands contracted with Eilers, stands and park privileges to be sold May 15, sunrise salute planned, and hobby horse rides arranged for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenham
A. Low, Jr
Buecharl
R. Kleine
R. Laka
Bandstaader Eilers
Rankin
Seorviary Carlisle
L. N. Battiaon
Mallory Line cargo inquiry and real estate notices merged
An OCR fragment mentions Mallory Line cargo details for the Steamer Comal voyage 208 with a May departure from New York, requesting freight information to J B Denison in Galveston and marking crates. It also lists real estate ads including a five room cottage near the courthouse, and advertises music shows by Gus Sehumschars and a sale of several milk cows from A Z Watson in Stone Tex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Barnett
All
Colorado
Santa Fe
Mallory Line
New York
Saint
May Ltd
J. B. Denison
Agesta Mallory Line
Galveston
Mallory ‘Inn
Shipmenta
Brenham
Gay
Svery
A. Z. Watson
Stone
Tex
Lookout Fishermen and Brentham Party Members Home
Mr. Waller McDada of Waller visited the city yesterday. Members of the Brentham party are expected home today. The notice lists paints, varnish, brushes, wallpaper and related supplies in a casual, garbled OCR style with scattered names and references to local merchants and items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brent ‘Ham Party
Lng
Bon Hughes
Boq
Chappell
Signa Jolland
Carrolenium
Mintha
Uniola
Iediola
Moe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tus Park
Niger
Watson's
Central Railroad
Weller Ovnty
Canon
Schawe Son
Thio Sny
Unex
Travis County District Court
Peniten Bary
Clay Station
Avuce
Bettison
Pullman
Hi Place
Paris
France
A. Chiumaky
WJ. Graber
Susi Avice
Wenter
Abirua
Vere Oe
Const
Permanen
Doren
A. Low & Sons
J.N. Bettisoo
du Kissell
Heatletto Tate
H.C. Banes
Tur Signal Corps
W. C. Baird
Greanvins Tree
Baber Strest
Tive Oiky
Eas Dal
W. Woon
Jack von Sirest
Lola
Taos
B. Borns
Gardu
Seaian
Mr. Waller McDada
Waller
Rivard Ative
Antonto
Boube
Omar Elf
Afhet Goods
Fataby
Ecco
Os. Ee Day Aanereae HS
Eral
Silk Department
Benethas
Wasi Goods
Paccree
Bargai Cateer
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