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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1878
Page
3
Local notes report cotton picking in full swing with the first bales from Industry area and forecasts of plentiful arrivals. Vivid town life includes races of politics with Owls faction meetings, a county Democratic convention call, and mentions of local business activity, stagecoaches, and shipments amid extreme heat and health warnings.
At twenty three minutes past three the eclipse began and by four it reached totality but clouds hid the view. It grew dark yet not enough to reveal stars as locals, including many with mules and horses, observed through smoky grass. the chickens stayed put and the owls were heard.
Aleck Reddick, a Black man, was fined $10 for using profane language to women in Mayor's Court on Thursday. His total cost reached $195 with trimmings, and he now occupies the gentlemen's parlor in the basement.
District Court proceedings report the Dennis Jones murder trial near Chapell Hill ending with a guilty verdict and death penalty. The jury also returns indictments and other theft cases proceed, while local police battle disturbances and a mix of civic notes in Brenham Texas.
The Greenback county convention in July 1878 organized to send delegates to the State convention at Waco. Delegates chosen include R. E. Carter Wir Hines W. H. Billingslea W. H L. Campbell and C. E. McDermott. alternates listed. The body adopted a resolution discarding the convention system and directing club level nominating votes and record keeping to expose fraud and ensure proper nominee selection.
In Welcome last Saturday a barbecue drew a good crowd with speeches by white and black speakers showing harmony. A scene printed shows two colored men chatting on beer kegs outside a saloon as denominations debate. Licenses issued by H M Lewis cover the week ending August 1 with pairings such as Albert Harris and Phebe Holland.
Week ending July 1878 summary shows W K Lewis furnishes Baxner figures with receipts and shipments and stock on hand. Weather report by Dr Wood notes rainfall and temperatures. Also a note on Sam Nasty a 15 year old who was caught attempting to break into Wim Newman saloon and jailed until next District Court term.
From Washington Dorrors Daxxer July 1875 reports a village with scant news beyond politics. Local weddings include Mrs Darden and Tom McCown moving to Tow Ask Hill. Jessie Alexander and John Farris marry on the 9th and depart for Austin and San Antonio.
The Democratic party of Washington county calls a convention at Brenham Court House on September 7 1878 at 1 PM to nominate county officers and address other proper business. Precincts should hold August 17 primaries to pick delegates, with one meeting per precinct and one delegation per precinct. Each vote equals 1 for every 50 votes over 25 cast for the 1876 governor nominee, plus fractional votes.
Local ad notes a fine set of three button kid gloves available at Bloomingdale's with assorted sizes and colors priced at 75 cents per pair.
Advice on securing marital affection by feeding a husband, urging readers to visit C. A. Potters for groceries described as consistently high quality and suited to even the most fastidious tastes. The piece frames shopping as a path to "love at home."
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