Local news items mix politics business and social events
Brenham items report W. C. Goxsor reelected mayor of Dallas, Union veterans to gather on the 21st, and Henry Moreas selling Brenham steam laundry to Rockport buyers. Notices mention Miss Lula Knittel’s funeral at Burton, Gen Sidney Sherman’s daughters attending the reunion, and local tradesmen changing shops. Oddities note lack of lawyers and real estate ads.
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Henry Moreas
Brenham
Rockport
Lula Knittel
Burton
Turner
Kerville
Misa Lula Knittel Dies After Short Illness
Misa Lula Knittel aged about sixteen died at 10 o clock a.m. after less than a week with pneumonia. She had just arrived in Monsey from visiting friends and leaves a circle of admirers saddened by her early death.
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Misa Lula Knittel
Fulsma
Betton Monsey
Burglars Break Night Alarm At Threadgill Home
Saturday night burglars attempted a window entry at Mr. A. T. Threadgill residence after a break in across the street. Threadgill fired, missed or misfired once, then jumped out the window and vowed a strong defense if they return.
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A. T. Threadgill
Brenham Elects Five Progressive City Officials
Light vote as only two offices drew multiple candidates. In the marshal race B L Swain faced H M Couch, while M J Jacob beat R Heartfield for alderman in the third ward by 12 votes. The five newly elected councillors, described as progressive, pledge public improvements for Brenham’s coming year.
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B. L. Swain
H. M. Couch
M. J. Jacob
R. Heartfield
Amster
Brenham
J. A. Wilkinsee
T. L. Swain
Swain
E. L. Salley
F. Haubelt
A. T. Thresdgill
Prospects for a Fine Fruit Crop Rise
The article notes expectations of a good harvest with the prospect of a fine fruit crop for the season. It highlights favorable conditions and optimistic outlook among growers.
Veterans Union Committee Holds Short Interim Meeting
At the hall Monday afternoon the Veterans Re Union Committee met to plan the San Jacinto veterans reunion on the 21st inst. No quorum was present so little business was done and the session adjourned. A follow up gathering is set for Wednesday at 4 PM to hear subcommittee reports while the financial committee lists receipts and donors for the event.
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San Jacinto
Independence crops show good stands and bird damage
The Independence area reports strong corn in sandy land with some bird injury. Cotton planting near completion, first planting oats and potatoes look well. Residents praise Professor Clark. Thirty students attended last week with M Holmes boarding them at 12 dollars per month.
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Independence Intelligence
Independence
Prof. Clark
M. Holmes
Election Preview Fails to Spark Camptown Gathering
A Camptown election eve meeting drew little interest with an anticipated owl meeting turning tame. Colored orators spoke in behalf of mar- discussions and comic features noted but not as lively as expected.
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Camptown
Mar
Ward Caucus Sees Swain ReElection Support Amid Shifts
At a late hour, locals praised Shal Swain for re election and heard a pivot from M J Jacobs to RB Heartfield as Alderman candidate. A speaker denounced another as a liar, but the meeting avoided further conflict and closed after midnight with solid turnout.
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Shal Swain
M. J. Jacobs
RB. Heartfield
Brenham’s Booming Outlook Hints at Industrial Growth
Citizens are urged to press for factories and urban improvements as Brenham enjoys ripe strawberries flowers blooming and ongoing repairs. The town notes cheap eggs butter and goods, a growing ice and oil industry, a new grocery, and a district court in session while preparing for the Maifest at Firemen’s Park on May 21–22.
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Brenham
Bucket Brigade
Strange Beverages and Hoof Meal Recalled in Audacious Quip
An alleged interview with Bill Nye cites a boastful list of byproducts and processes claimed to fuel the Big Four’s success. The speaker describes hooves, bone film, dried blood, and beet extracts as profitable commodities, claiming money is saved by “utilizing” every part from cattle to beer.
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Bill Nye
Armour
New Orleans
Poverty as crime or crime of existence debate
An editorial remark on societal attitudes toward poverty, noting that some treat poverty as a fault or crime and denying the legitimacy of the poor’s right to exist. The piece questions how poverty stigma shapes policy and public judgment.
The Crossbills and the Forest Chorus
A forest scene portrays crossbills singing amid mighty pines as wind rages then softens. Barb and Ballou offer reflections on nature’s grandeur, painting a tranquil image of Superior’s shores and a nature court enthralling its subjects.
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Barth
Superior
Mean City Lawyer and the Missing Two Dollar Fee
A Philadelphia lawyer is portrayed as precise and ambitious. A claim of nearly 2100 was paid to a justice of the peace who kept a $2 check for costs. The lawyer demanded the return of the check or threaten district attorney action for illegal fees. The justice returned the check to accommodate the city attorney, gaining nothing for time or postage. The piece ends suggesting the justice may avoid future collections from the lawyer.
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Philadelphia
Justice of the Peace
Foolhardy Jim Cannon Blazes Through Indiana War Tale
A veteran recounts Jim Cannon, a plain son of Erin, who joined an Indiana regiment and disobeyed orders. He sneaks away, fires on bushwhackers, rouses a skirmish, and survives despite eleven bullet holes, later returning to a northern Indiana town.
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Jim Cannon
Erin
Indiana
Seventieth Indiana
Jim
Chicago News
Iron From Sea Sand By Electro Separator Claim
A New York Telegram report describes a company using an electro magnetic belt separator to extract iron from sea sand containing 5 to 7 percent iron. Sand fed to a water sprayed belt. iron retained by magnets and moved to a receptacle end.
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New York Telegram
Transformation of Amphibians From Tadpoles to Land Creatures
The Pittsburg Dispatch notes frogs and toads evolve from tadpoles and describes their aquatic starting life with gills. As metamorphosis progresses lungs replace gills, the tail disappears, legs develop, producing a land-dwelling amphibian.
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Pittsburg
Ottawa court oddity in queer incident described
Our Ottawa correspondent reports a west case where counsel argued before the supreme court. Justice Strong spoke freely then, asked if the lawyer supported the appellant and, upon hearing a reply, sighed and revealed he thought the attorney was on the opposing side.
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Ottawa
Supreme Court
Justice Strong
Miscellaneous items from a late 19th century page
A collage of quips and notes on society and daily life. It notes dental staff in Australia, allusions to publishers and writers, a Boise artesian well, Venice’s pauper rate, entropy of human nature, and local gossip. It mentions Mrs. Rider Haggard and Mrs. Stanley, a Villa Pompadour in Paris, and the Building and Loan association.
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Amelie Rives Chanler
Paris
Villa Pompadour
Victoria
B. A
Local notices on opium cure and new religious order
The Southern Antidote Co advertises a permanent cure for opium habit claiming home treatment with no business loss. Rev Sam Williams preaches a new order sermon, persuading some locals of an easier path to salvation at the “little gate.”
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Atidote Co
Southern Antidote Co
Elm St
Dallas
Texas
Oak Cliff
Tex
Sam Williams
New “Order
Taylor Exchange
Protect Your Health With a Digestive Tonic
The text warns that cold and moisture harm organs and slow digestion. It promotes Hostetter's Ton ic as a safe tonic to strengthen the system, regulate digestion, and improve appetite, claiming it renovates the body and relieves bilious attacks and nervous symptoms.
West Gathers About 15 Million Hogs Slaughtered Last Year
About fifteen million hogs were slaughtered in the western states in the past year. In the same region twenty three elderly widows receive U. S. pensions for husbands who served in the Revolutionary War. The oldest is 98, the youngest 72.
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West
United States
Notice in Probate for Washington County Estate
The State of Texas to all interested in the estate of S. D. Lauderdale deceased. R. K. Lauderdale administrator filed final account in Washington County Court. Final hearing set for the May Monday at the courthouse in Brenham. Interested parties may appear and contest. Witness O. A. Seward Clerk. Dated March 16, 1891. Sheriff D. E. Teague.
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State OF Texas
Washington County
Brenham Baynes
RK. H. Lauderdale
O. A. Seward
Clark
Brenham
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