02 Apr 1880
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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1880
Page
1
Long Texas dispatches report Grant’s Galveston visit and warm reception, Texas Republican unity for him, and party plans in Austin. It covers immigration push, Houston and Dallas sentiment, tariff notes, and remarks on Kansas and Kentucky races, with editorial opinions on Roberts and local reunions.
The San Saba News notes Nat Q. Henderson of the Georgetown Accord seeks a legislative seat to represent Williamson and Lampasas counties. It also mentions Oltvof of Marlin Hall as a Falls county candidate. The piece muses on newspaper men in government and suggests no Texas paper could run the state.
A large assortment of ladies dress goods, fancy goods, trimmed hats, shoes, lingerie, and silk items offered. Includes silk laces, trims, and hosiery in various shades at special prices from Magix & Niveors.
On Friday the 26th two men were hanged in separate Texas counties. John Henry Johnson was executed in Corsicana jail yard in a private hanging seen by many. Allen Towles was hanged inside Fairfield jail for murdering his wife with few witnesses.
An accusation alleges Senator Kelloge of Louisiana orchestrated a plot against Senator Ven Hill of Georgia with Raymond as the central figure. The charge questions Kelloge's capacity to commit such acts regardless of guilt.
Pal Coron seed listing offers highest cash price paid or same delivered at the warehouse with a brief note on delivery terms and location hints. The fragment mentions Wantrren Higgest cash price and a warehouse delivery option, with unclear regional identifiers.
Ges Grant and companions arrived in San Antonio by special train. The reception included 10,000 on foot, bands, and local groups, surpassing Galveston and shaping a city milestone. Military reports note Sioux clashes near Fort Keogh with three attackers killed and two Cheyenne scouts dead. Stolen stock was recovered.
Mr. Platte of Warner proposes boiling bones with ashes and lime in a large kettle to soften and pulverize them for mixing with rock, loam, or ashes. Shin bones take longer to soften but all bones become easily pulverized for soil improvement, suggesting farmers collect bones for annual use.
The text argues that people who constantly fret bring misery to themselves and others. It advises to focus on the right side of things to avoid unnecessary mental and physical fatigue, noting grumbling worsens work and hinders progress.
Fragmentary notice advertising millinery goods and socks, mentioning new arrivals and market offerings. The readable text suggests a local shop display with fashion items and prices, though specifics are unclear.
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