Early extension of the International Railroad proposal
The item notes talk of an early extension of the International Railroad from Austin to San Antonio. It reports on various local affairs including a government notice of rejection on the Arlington estate, wage figures for Blae Hills weavers, and a fire loss at the Southern Hotel in St. Louis. It also mentions locusts in Nebraska, a pardon of B V Horner, and federal seizures of distilleries in several Texas counties.
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Austin
San Antonio
Southern
St. Louis
Slander in Texas politics sparks editor’s defense
A Comanche editor rebukes slanderous charges against Texas congressmen and defends Col. Giddings. The piece cites editor Fields and cites the New York Sun on Democratic control and Republican fraud, framing the political climate in stark terms.
Independence Locals and Cald well Ties Echoes From the Banner
The Independence locals note Albert G. Haynes now resides in Caldwell and works with the Caldwell Eagle. Jno Duncan is recovering from a severe eye ailment. A new organ improves the Baptist Sunday School music. Bishop Gregg of the Episcopal church is due to preach tomorrow. San Jacinto picnic draws many couples and Bretsham’s delegation is expected to be large. Rev. Wa. Carey 9 Crane preached a strong sermon on dancing last Sunday. Paylor University campus will soon be reopened with planks laid and posts on the ground. A correction about a dead man named Carter is promised in the next issue. Miss Kate Haynes, Mrs. Fannie Davis, Mr. Thos Hairston and Rev. F.S. Rowntree will represent the community at the Brenham Sunday school convention. Miss Sallie Johnson has organized a 35-student Sunday school near Gay Hill after six weeks teaching. She is a Bay lor Female College graduate and a fine exemplar of her alma mater. The Temperance Council holds a Bible reading led by Rev. J. M. Carroll. Dro Rivers co pat.
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Elitors
Albert G. Haynes
Independence
Caldwell
Tite
Jno. Duncan
Baptist Sunday School
Bishop Gregg
Episcopal Church
San Jacinto
Bretsham
Wa. Carey
Crane
Paylor University
Carter
Kate Haynes
Fannie Davis
Thos. Hairston
F.S. Rowntree
Brenham
Sallie Johnson
Dr. Corry
Gay Hill
Baylor Female College
Temperance Council
J. M. Carroll
Dro Rivers
National News Briefs from the Era
The President and Cabinet are lawyers. Tennessee has had three postmasters. Gen. Johnson declined the Richmond post. Breckenridge and Preston are named as Kentucky Senate prospects. National Grange to meet in Cincinnati on November 21. South Carolina’s property value fell by 55 million. Missouri to curb free passes by law. Bonds worth 19,090 observed in Vicksburg fire bundle. Vermont allocates 15,000 to mark independence centennial. Bemington battle noted as August 1777, celebration planned for August. Tilden condemns testing slaves title by court action. any challenge to Hayes’ right deemed a threat to national tranquility.
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Tennessee
Cave Johnson
Aaron V. Brown
David M. Key
Joseph E. Johnson
Richmond
Virginia
Hayes
W. C. P. Breckenridge
Wim. Preston
United States Senate
Kentucky
National Grange
Cincinnati
South Carolina
Onlu
Missouri
Vicksburg
Vermont
Bemuington
Lone highwayman Tiam White gets life in federal court
Telegraphic News Austin reports Tiam White the lone highwayman sentenced to life in the penitentiary for four stage robberies and one murder. San Antonio notes buffalo list chase near Fort Concho leaves three Indians two Mexicans and one white dead after thieves routed near Sulphur Springs.
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Austin
Tiam White
San Antonio
Asa Frary
Fort Concho
Concho
Main
Ton Swan
Waco
St. Louis
Olympic Theater
Deadwoot
Crazy Horse
Custer
Rain halts plowing and Volksfest plans in Gay Hill
Gay Hill locals report a heavy rain that stopped plowing for days, idling farmers and provoking talk about corn cotton and vegetables. The column notes Miss Mary Millers improving singing class, road work for better transit, and festival plans at the Fair Grounds on the 27th and 28th. It also mentions a murder trial of Copl. S A Doras for Charles Putman and discusses tax revenue from whiskey versus land taxes. The piece closes with commentary on liquor taxation and state revenue.
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Mary Millers
Presbyterian Church
Mary Rivers
Alabama
Giaant Rivers
Ges, Esponsio, of Mexico Visits San Antonio
Ges Esponsio from Mexico arrives in San Antonio for a brief visit highlighting cross border ties and cultural exchange with local officials and community groups.
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Ges, Esponsio
Mexico
San Antonio
New Preservation Process Patented by Dr Davenport
A Dallas resident Dr J W Davenport has patented a new method for preserving meats vegetables and fruits touted as cost free and simple. A C Johns special agent is in town for a few days promoting the rights to county and family use with endorsements from unnamed reputable figures. The piece also cites a Williamsport Pa comment attacking the South and Republican loyalists, predicting future disrepute of hypocrisy.
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J. W. Davenport
Dallas
A. C. Johns
Central
Dolyns
Tus
Williamsport
Hampton
Knoch
Radreal
Wendell Philips
Republican Party
Bay lor Female College defense response to Basin remarks
A Bay lor Female College student group rebuts Dio Rivers on April first incidents at Indypence, defending themselves against claims of aggressive behavior. The text also notes political debates on Hayes policy, Rockdale Messenger plans, a glass window anecdote, and a Georgia Emanuel county birth report, concluding with Texas cotton concerns.
Notice of Probate Sale of Undivided Interest in Heirloom Land
Public notice from Washington county sheriff and court clerk regarding guardianship and an order for private sale of undivided land interests belonging to minors. Sale to be held at the Amines Court in Breghorn, presided by Judge Lains and Sheriff J H Gurenrsos, with publication required weekly for four weeks in Bren ham Basset.
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Washington
Amines
Breghorn
Laois
Breaham
HM Lewis
C.c.w.c
Orerin
Mt Hada
J. H. Gurenrsos
Deparr
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