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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1877
Page
2
A compilation of scattered quotes and notices from various papers recounts political jabs about Packard and Hayes, remarks on Ohio’s governor, Texas cotton, and immigrant influx. It also notes theatrical witticisms, a misfired joke about a Houston girl, and remarks on public figures like Randall and Patterson amid gubernatorial squabbles.
An essay praising German American customs of annual Volks Fest celebrations and holidays. It contrasts German leisure with American public recreations, noting thrift alongside festivity, and previews the Fest on the 27th and 28th, urging all to enjoy the seasonal reunion before work resumes.
South Carolina Governor Wade Hampton earns praise for bold steady leadership and tight fiscal management. The St Louis Globe Democrat questions legality of election but lauds Hampton’s frugal Capitol, low-cost legislature, and modest official salaries, noting a lean government and efficient spending.
Bellville prepares for a private ball on the night of the 20th with assurances of a triumphant event. Local hopes for a strong city representation and a hospitable reception as guests are welcomed.
Staxter Matthews is connected by affinity to Henry Watterson of the Courier Journal through marriage to Watterson’s maternal aunt. In plain English Stanley is Tenry’s uncle.
The Literary club meets at the Central Hotel with full attendance and invited spectators. Mrs Pressly, Professor Brown, Mrs Goodwin, and others perform with piano, violin, and vocal pieces, followed by readings from Mr Jeff Bassett and Rev Mr Riggs. The program promises future notices and more music. A tale from the Charleston Journal recounts a lumberman presumed dead who revived after days in transit, noted as an April anecdote. Tar colored Georgia residents are said to suffer from African colonization fever.
The article cheers Chamberlain for relinquishing power in South Carolina, praising Hampton for steady leadership during federal tensions. It predicts peace and prosperity, vows equal rights under Hallamp ton, and warns Packard to heed the new political course.
Reports from Grimes county detail grasshoppers dying by the thousands with post mortem findings of live worms or chrysalis in their stomachs. Captain T C Clay dissected specimens at the Basner office, noting worms in every examined hopper. Also records rainfall totals for 1876 77 with a colder winter and sleet and snow on January 13 14 16 17.
Sunset Cox writes from Mobile on March 3 promising a ten to twelve day trip to Austin. The lecturing tour has drawn uninterrupted ovations across the South. The gifted speaker will bring her sharp wit to Texas as part of the ongoing series.
Gay Hill locals report widespread grasshopper damage harming young crops in some fields while others show little impact. Other items note game hunting around Yegua, a wedding season wane, a live survey for a rail line, and obituary among local residents.
South Carolina and Louisiana politics dominate telegraph News as Chamberlain faces stiffer resistance. The New York Times backs away from him while the Louisiana commission delays reporting. European tension grows over the Turkish issue and the St Louis hotel fire devastates the city with many deaths. 50 lives now confirmed.
Government notice issued by Sheriff J W Burcurlson in 1877 ordering weekly publication in Brenham Texas. Guardians James and Jean in Darhwr CA seek court order to sell an undivided interest of 490 to 6002 acres of land in Travis County, part of Elijaly Capels headright, with hearing at the Washington County Court House Brenham.
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