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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1879
Page
1
The text touts a universal remedy claimed to cleanse the system from mineral and malignant poisons without harmful after effects. It asserts eradication of fevers, agues, chills, and internal poisons, promising quick purification and restored vitality. Sold by J O Richardson as sole agent, with broad dealer distribution.
Governor Roberts has not ruled on the Galveston Houston quarantine dispute. Refugees from Memphis to St Louis prompt calls for a quarantine camp. St Louis Globe Democrat claims Texas benefit. Texas readers dispute that. Also notes on newspapers in St Louis, Texan finances, Houston cotton interests, and local notices. Buford murder verdict in Kentucky. Officials discuss reward for Dreyer. private subscriptions raised. Patched items include fly catcher scam warning, San Antonio exhibition, Sherman speeches in Maine, Mexico versus Texas comparisons, and the new criminal code and Sunday law implementation delays.
Developments confirm Sheriff McDade's appeal to Governor Roberts to dispatch Johnston Guards. Loggins trial fervor wanes as public interest cools and publishers discuss the chaotic Texas legislative scene with misapplied emergency clauses. Greenback activity grows in northern Texas despite rain as Democrats sleep while reformers push.
The apportionment of the school fund now depends on the portion organized into communities rather than the entire scholastic population. Since the scholastic year starts September 1, residents are urged to form communities promptly. The county judge will provide blanks and any needed information.
The Dallas Times attacks its rival the Herald and Commercial as wanting to monopolize North Texas newspaper business while the Herald counters. North Texas papers remain at odds with neighbors in a perpetual cat and dog dynamic as Stempstead Courier doubts Sayers as Texas governor candidate. The Banner notes the state convention is a year away and urges canvassing of gubernatorial contenders.
A censure old fashioned duel occurred near Columbus Mississippi with Capt Humphreys and Maj Moore as head centers. They faced ten paces and fired a “pop” each with no damage. Friends intervened, and both sides kept their honor. The event, likened to a county fair, drew about five hundred spectators. Normally such affairs are private, yet this was unusually public.
July 24 to 26 dispatches describe yellow fever cases in Mississippi City and Memphis, with deaths and refugees moving toward camps near Paducah. Reports note quarantines on Memphis routes, nurses on duty, and camp setups, while a separate legal discussion critiques a Sunday labor ban and stresses moral public sentiment.
The Houston Zeecram of the 27th reports a deadly raid by about twenty men calling themselves Bernard rangers who attacked Allen Banks’s cabin near Brazoria. Morris Banks was killed after shots were fired from inside and outside the cabin, Calvin McNeil and Chinn wounded, McMahan fatally or seriously. Banks escaped by swimming the Brazos. later captured by the sheriff. Tensions rose, military were called to guard the jail as locals speculated on warrants and retaliation against the Black community. Bates, son of J H Bates, a longtime county resident, is named among the slain.
The Fort Worth Democrat lists papers backing free schools and those against them. The Waco Zrazmier disputes the classification, claiming support for schools but opposition to debt. The examiner marks the Saérfesnpan as opposed to free schools.
Friday evening in Houston Cora Martin a Galveston beauty received a note signed Smiles arranging a meeting. Josh Watson a barber arranged a reply. At the set time Smiles and two aiders appeared with revolvers and a stick. A scuffle ensued as Josh struck Smiles repeatedly. Smiles admits the letter. Smiles is Nathan Sams a noted Houston merchant with Brenham ties.
A large enthusiastic gathering near Washington discussed extending the Central and Montgomery railroad from Navasota to Brenham. Several speeches were delivered by unidentified speakers, all agreeing the project would bring vast benefits along the line. The meeting adjourned without formal action.
A newspaper discussion on church music argues for congregational singing over ecclesiastical opera. It praises hymns and chants that unite worshippers, criticizes opera tunes in churches, and cites Bach as a model. It warns against overreliance on modern Italian opera and promises further commentary next Sunday.
Newspapers debate Maxey's succession as his term ends in 1881. Many favor re election, praising his able, efficient service and experience. While Baxter is satisfied, it will be premature to endorse a successor amid possible future policy shifts and changing Congress. The piece notes Benton’s 30 years as Missouri senator as context.
Darius requests that the next state convention be held at that location, pushing for venue change agreement and scheduling considerations. The proposal centers on the suitability of the venue for anticipated attendance and event logistics.
In Deanville and Burleson county camps, Baptist and Methodist gatherings draw large crowds, hundreds of tents and thousands present for prayer and sermons. Reports show 130+ conversions, ongoing services despite drought, plus local notes on rainless heat, cotton and corn impacts, and regional incidents from Denison to San Antonio.
The brief service of Hon. Columbus Up son is praised as surpassing optimistic hopes. Judge Upson is described as a useful, prominent Texas delegate member worthy to fill the late Schleicher’s seat.
The Austin Gazette notes near unanimity in urging passage of a law for all legal sales to be advertised. It accuses the legislature of secretly repealing the ad requirement for tax sales and vows to expose those responsible for this perceived wrong.
In Washington County two early bales were raised by J. Leonard and D. W. McPherson. The text notes the heat of Washington influence on crop yields and suggests that if the C and M railway route extended to Brenham a large amount of cotton would naturally reach Navasota, with Courtney also likely to benefit as surely as water runs downhill.
The Austin Gazette voices disapproval of the new Sunday law and argues it will be observed by closing houses from six A M onward. Poult concludes that judges juries or lawyers would not undermine the law by ignoring the construction given to it.
A citizen plans a Flats trip to fish and faces a contrast between cheap market fish and the costly pleasures of town. A solemn acquaintance warns, then the fisherman mutters a private motive, while locals offer cigars and whisky in a satirical scene reported by Dehent Free Press.
A feature highlights a complete roster of residents still living in Boston in 1579 6, tracing names from fifty years prior city directories. The article notes many enduring families and individuals reflected in the updated local record.
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