Brenham notices report gas, law, and events in town
The Brenham Banner notes street lighting needs and gas works for downtown, urges avoidance of legal trouble, and lists local happenings. It mentions a five year old boy who died after clothing caught fire near the fair grounds, updates on Baptist services, Germania club maskers, and a plan for a Washington county medical meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County, Medical Association
State Medical Association
Herbert
Brenham
Grand Ball at Col. Pesch's Hall Berlin
A Monday evening ball at Col Pesch's hall in Berlin drew a large crowd of men and women dancing to a string band led by Eddie Haube. The spacious hall filled early as guests arrived and enjoyed the music and social occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germania Club
Opera House
Duprez & Benedict
Barnums
Harry Pierson
Leonard
Jones
Tom Warfield
Col. Pesch
Berlin
Prefs
Brenham News Condensed Notes on Crops Lectures and Puzzles
A condensed report notes corn replanting half failed peaches poor output and sodden crops with potatoes killed by sleet while cotton planting begins and farmers seek grass. Other items mark Wright’s Mr Greatheart lecture, town interest in a 15 puzzle craze, and farming news plus a caller from Chappell Hill urging athletic clubs and a walking match idea for a Volksfest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Ethridge
Zoo
S.N. J
Arnacerics
Baxnen
Chappell Hill
Brenham
Riot and street trouble near the Cosmpolitan saloon
Five to six o'clock Monday evening sparked a lively melee near the passenger depot. A fight among railroad hands led to a knife brandishing Irishman injuring Horace Lindsey with a shallow neck cut and a deeper slash to the abdomen. Additional cuts were reported. no arrests. A separate scare at Duprez & Benedict’s minstrels caused a near panic as a crowded gallery feared a collapse, though officials defended the building's safety. The note mentions a forthcoming daily paper named the Boomerang and local market chatter on licenses, court cases, and clothing ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Lindsey
Horace
Makina
Duprez & Benedict
Aly
Murder verdict in Ned Wilson case shocks Wesely area
District Court reports Ned Wilson found guilty of first degree murder in the shooting of Martin Marek a Bohemian farmer near Wesley. The jury also handles Hall Davis manslaughter and Hubbard McLean matters. Real estate transfers for the week ending April 1 listed from Brenham and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned Wilson
Hubbard McLean
Martin Marek
Wesley
Bexxek
Griffin Andrews
Armistead Kitch
Ben Greer
N. A. Blake
T. W. Parrish
J. H. Goodlett
Trosea Garrett
H. C. Barnett
W. W. Hendley
A. B. Mercer
W. Dealy
J. H. Farrish
Carl Schutz
J. H. Shelburn
Austin County
A. Winslow
Esquire
Burgary
A.u
Hall Davis
Davis
Wm. Mahlmann
Messrs. Breedlove
Bassett
Giddings
Seth Shepard
Schutze
C. F. Herbst
August Giesecke
Frank Giesecke
City of Brenham
Wm. Schwantkowski
E. Meyer
Chappel Hill
E.G. Sims
Frederck Kramer
G. G. Borden League
R. K. Brydson
W. B. Estes
G. Borden League
P. F. Barnhill
Josephene Estes
E. Albcorn
C. D
Andrew Miller Ige
T A. Low
R. A. Harvin
Brenham
Eernest Caesar
Anna Hounke
W.W. Searcy
N. A. Reeter
Hosea Garrett
Washington Chappell
D. Lawrance
F. Kramer
Henry Hodde
Washington County
Fred Fehler
Kuykendall
Shepard & Garrett
B. E. Randle
C. H. Jesse
Carlisle
D. Lawrence League
Wm. Seidell
A. Deitrich
H. Chever
H. M. Lewis
H. E. Daily
J. W. Cole
I. H. Daily
Henry Austin
C.C. Hemming
F. Krentzlin
Moore Goes Up and Town Gathers at the Store
In a bustling scene at Sandy and Ant streets crowds gathered after word spread that Geo W Moore had “gone up.” The reporter found Moore at his desk, while a decorative banner reads Mason and Hamlin Organ Co and Geo W Moore above the city. Moore says bargains remain strong despite the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
BaMex
Sandy
Antstreets
Geo. W. Moore
Bob
Correction of Typographical Errors and Political Debate
The letter argues against a Roberts political boom, criticizing pardoning policy and partisan rhetoric. It discusses the governor's clemency, the influence of moneyed railroad interests, and calls for a convention aligned with Democratic aims. It references a Washington correspondent and Parker's Ginger Tonic as remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A
Roberts
O. K
Washington
Capitol
Reagan
Mizeral Water From Slacks Wellu for Miseares of the at Kavanaugh and Pressers
Vague OCR fragment notes water source related to Mizeral and a locality or individuals named Kavanaugh and Pressers. No clear event or date identified. Reading suggests a local notice or advertisement about water supply at a specific site.
Fractured OCR Summary Sparks Health and Food Concerns
A damaged OCR fragment discusses mislabeling and scams, mentioning health and safety issues, produce quality, and questionable pricing. It references country produce, chickens, turkeys, and edible goods, but the exact events or entities remain unclear. The passage appears as a garbled grocery or market note with accusations of fraud and unsafe practices.
Democratic State Convention Call Aligned With Party Reorganization
The document reports a Democratic executive committee revoking plans for a state convention in Brenham on April 16 to elect delegates for the national nomination. It notes a shift toward primaries and local precinct meetings to reflect public sentiment and influence the party’s presidential and vice presidential selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democracy of
Salem
Salem Grange Hall
Mt. Zion Church
Brenham
Sane
Havi
Taleenton
Toe
Democratic Party of ‘Tevsa
Presi
Ant
Democratic Party
Watley Cout
Lave
Holt
Ivcolume Repuiian
Seine Ee
Dallas Degoree
Local Real Estate Auction Notices Mention Tous Rastie
Fragmentary notice mentions Lovie Vianny G C 25 F and R Massexer with seven lots renting on Sandy street. References to homestead on W BL and several lots on 1st street, Central railroad rules, freight depot, and desirable business reach in a few days. Tous A Rastie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovie Vianny
Man G. C
R. Massexer
Sandy
1St Street
Central Railroad
Tous A. Rastie
Two-Thirds Rule Debate in The South and Tilden
The piece argues the two-thirds rule could be abolished by majority vote, noting that abolition would empower Southern states and not benefit Mr. Tilden. It defends Southern pride, rejects labeling the Civil War as treason, and mentions British tensions over a Washington birthday salute in Hong Kong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston News
Carter
Mr. Tilden
Tilden
Savannah
South
Donavan
Hong Kong
Washington
Tariff talk and political thunder in Dallas papers
The Dallas News interviews Lt Governor Sayers on gubernatorial chances and tariff policy. A forgery case yields a five year sentence for a colored defendant, with defense plea citing harsh prison conditions. The Shermant Chronicle laments uneven law enforcement across counties and the cost of sheriffs' work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Col
J. W. Payne
Dallas Herald
Barney McDuff
Board of Medical Examiners Meeting Notice
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a Board of Medical Examiners meeting with unclear location and date. Names such as Dr. Peak and Dr. Pirruhani appear amid corrupted text, suggesting an official notice or agenda discourse and attendance details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Medical Examiners
Elaine
J. Pirruhani
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Apa
Barlow's Minstrels
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Tom Sath
Wilhelms
Agnes Fferndon
Axgnesten
Albert Lott
Tom White
R. T. Fiewellen
Whitman
Alf
Gee-én
Baptist. Cavace
The
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J. T. Swearingen
Carrie
Messrs
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E. Reichardt
Finance Committee
City of
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Mayor's Court
James
Peabody Fund
Silsby m Fg
Auther
J.S. Newnover
New York
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Thales Tex Thal
Baxser
Galvestone Artillery Company
Santa Fe Railway
Estes
Greys
Drew
Clementine
William M. Plummer
Ambrose Petty
Mer
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Arid Machine’ Shops
Charles S. Payton
Payté
Payton
Galveston Artillery Company
John AW
Houlahan
Galveston
Brenham Greys
the Minstrels
Presbyterian Church
Wright
Baxxers
Wilkin Brass Band
Frank Napp
Settteke, Mrakile Bene Oe
L. M. Siston & Co
Santa Fe
Barlow
DLASH
Piane Toner
SeMePurland
Raix
District Court
Martis & Niebeuler
Deenham
Coa
Potter
Aff
Tion
W. Moore and Mason and Hamlin Organ Company
Crone Up
Frank Lee
Foril
Enoch Holner
Tetana Clark
Alcs Hill
Manty Johnson
Gea
Nichols
Kirsie Williams
Jake Thoildlin
Rose Graves
Green Randle
Clara Eldridge
Martin Hent
Manon Easely
Willie Bean
Ouivan Garrett
Frank TM Wabert
Laura Morte
Gay Hill
Democratic Club
Robert
Literary Society
R. F. Tamplin
J. W. Miller
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John
Carroll
Dorhan
Wien
Cannon
CLA
L. J
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Point
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Parker
Hamburg
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CA. Porries
Lieb Brothers
Lone Star Cigar Factory
Asbecks
Brendan Texas
Ress
C . A. Porvens
Miike Cora Mellensworth
Larfies
Couche
Retenanor
C. A. Motter
7.C
C. A. Powter Potter
TA. Wilkins
E. L. Salley
Public Square
Norton's Corner
Lotton Seed
A. Wilkins
Little Gem
Charles Bwan
Market Report
Taxsen
Apele
Cree Alll
Tess Ween
Ossree Cionel Lie Crook Ordinary
Wiolesale
Texas
Chainnan
Tue
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Sayers
Shermart
Grayson County
Theste
Sherils
Breitan Cmarul
Issautiriey
Weber
Tia Hasry
Brrokam
Agra
Dixie
the Bloode
Beecher
Wilbon
Rand
M. Cousis
Beunerers
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