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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1878
Page
3
The Brenham Banner reports farmers busy but trade dull with potato beetles damaging crops and catt le shipments increasing. Dewberries ripen and fruit growers anticipate a bountiful season while new mayor yet sees no court cases. Prices and transport rates cited for potatoes and cattle. A Matzo tradition and a Pleasant Hill ball are noted among various town activities.
Mr. C F Herbst received silk worm eggs from Kamphauser in Prussia, two varieties from Japan and Prussia, one producing white cocoons and the other yellow. He also has mulberry seed enough for fifteen thousand plants. The experiment aims to establish a silk industry in Southern Texas with potential economic benefit if successful. Capt J M Williams of Independence discussed county representation, saying he is not a candidate but would serve if chosen. Cotton shipments to Brenham near twenty thousand bales. Weexey Corros and US weather data noted. Fire brigade drill showcased ladder truck performance. weekly market receipts and rainfall reported by Dr. Wood. Railroad committee outlines county statistics efforts for public address. Lumber dealers Law & Law completed a large frame warehouse on North Street for wagon storage.
Brenham literary group met Tuesday with low attendance and music by Mrs Pressly and Miss Masgie Wood. Readings by Mr Garrett and Mr Rote. next program lists music by Ida Rippetoe Louise Giddings and others, readings by Rev Mr Smith and others. Sheriff arrests Henry Hawkins for theft. Mexican wagon train heads to Nacogdoches. Easter Ball planned at Mayor Pesche’s Hall Berlin. discharges of night officer Steck. Fritz Fisher in Brenham market. Germania club hosts social with Korff’s band. mail mishap delays Tyler pouch. Newbauer’s Dry Goods Palace advertises cheap edgings and insertings.
Katie Putnam, known as Our Katie, delighted Brenham audiences with her performance as Gertrude the Little Treasure. Her acting balanced charm and pathos in scenes like Home Sweet Home and Juliet’s poison draught. The audience presented a basket of flowers from Lockett & Edwards and praised her charm and stage presence.
Sunday gathering of German residents at Fritz Meissner’s park 244 miles from Brenham featured communal lager, music, and a ball at Germania Hall. Organizers Muller and Jessen praised. citizens enjoyed baskets, lemonade, readings, and a crowd of families amid festive, orderly revelry.
A letter to the editor rebukes Pecksniff for mischaracterizing a Literary society as a courting circle. The correspondent mocks the young singers and notes the shy, whispering crowd while condemning the supposed romantic atmosphere.
Burton notes report a Sacramento wedding with Rev Riggs officiating and the couple leaving by the 4 o clock train. Burton high school hires Miss Eudora Traynham as teacher. County Commissioner D G Howers recovering after a fall from a horse. Local jests mention a sheriff election rumor.
Citizens of Brenham rally to support the G C S F Railway with donations. The article argues donations could be replaced by stock certificates for contributors, preserving corporate liabilities and increasing assets. It suggests farmers benefit from reduced freights but questions gratuitous contributions.
The note recounts an election in a Texas precinct where hogs were allowed to run at large by 19 votes due to a land ownership voting clause. It calls for discussion with Mr. Thomson and Mr. Chessley on the clause and urges party leaders to address free suffrage and anti subsidize positions. It also voices plans to run for president or inspector and criticizes taxation and legal tender questions.
Hoore E Kamien rents a stand at the Volksfest Grounds to supply baskets for ten thousand people. Chang Restaurant keeper will prepare nigals, and four baskets should be left at home.
Patrons are invited to a complimentary event at Hirsch berg's Gallery this Saturday. The notice promises a selection of pieces by Satish and Vora, described as some of the best works shown in the region this year.
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