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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1891
Page
8
The column reports watermelons and peach crops with good yield near town while pium crop is damaged by cold. It notes a Purim ball in Houston, a shooting incident near Graball, and calls for courtesy among Mechanic's Engine Co. Firemen. A rope-walking event on Harrison's ran April 1st drew a large crowd and rumor of a death at Caldwell.
A four year old boy, son of Mr. Mosby, broke his arm after falling from a ground-sled near his grandfather Mr. Chas Bryant seven miles away. Doctors set the elbow injury and expect possible stiffness. A laboring father is unable to work. a relief collection raised about $20, with further charitable aid sought for the family.
The Brenham Light Guard holds a flag presentation at the armory Friday at 8 30 pm with Miss Lizzie Thornton sponsor and four maids of honor. The officers receive the flag and the unit entertains afterward. Maids are Benita Byrnes Hannah Simon Nettie Estes and Hettie Harrison.
The Board of Trade split over whether Brenham should purchase the Heidenheimer oil mill or accept a Merchants and Planters offer to build a larger plant in Brenham. Houston interests claim higher output, while locals prefer owning and operating the existing mill. Other notes discuss the Schwartz Bank failure, Italy's recall of its minister, and local social moves.
One hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo Ohio promote the remedy. Endorsements from West Truax and Walding Kinnan Marvin note Cheney's honesty. The cure is taken internally and priced at 75 cents per bottle, sold by all druggists.
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