Berlin and Brenham Weather and Local Happenings
Rain fell in Berlin extending west about three miles while Brenham saw a light forenoon shower. Martin Johnson, the black man who shot Rev. Hosea Garrett, escaped from a constable. rumors of hanging are unfounded. Camel car from Bastrop county drew curios at the depot. New houses rise citywide as appraisers prepare to raise city assessment by half a million dollars affecting school tax. Johnson’s release confirmed. no hanging.
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Berlin
Bren
Ham
Martin Johnson
Rev
Hosea Garrett
Camel Ranch
Bastrop County
Gextiemex
Chappell Hill
Rev. H. Garrett
Daviicut Rossrro
W. Shrader
Schlottman
Brenham
Shrader
Ax “M. T
Corrix
Garrett
Chappellee Hill
Washington County
Col. Giddings
Kansas
Giddings
Sunday law cases and local notices in Brenham paper
The court continued for higher authority construction of the Sunday law case against barber Reitz. Ads urge lumber buyers to Geo Fox holdings. Giddings & Giddings paid $13 000 to landowners for Santa Fe railway parcels. A Baptist protracted meeting at the Austin pastor Chaplain's church draws crowds nightly. A wedding notice records Charles Sculleine and Mass Axsin Mrexet. Barbers arrested under Sunday law. test set in county court. Henry Moldenhauer dies in Houston after seeking health in Fredericksburg. City bonds offered at 95 cents on the dollar. city finances show a small surplus. Johnnie Campbell reports arrival in Memphis and work in a drug store amid mild fever conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barber Reitz
Baptist Church
Austin
Memphis
Johnnie Campbell
Bradford
Necro Kitter and City Notices Highlight Turbulent Times
Thursday night near Long Point, Lewis Babb, a Black man, shot Milton McGowen, a 20-year-old Black boy, with 23 buckshot. the mother was wounded but survived. Babb fled after a prior neighborhood conflict. Santa Fe railway property settlements list payments to buyers with vacate deadlines. untamed Irishman fined for agitation and confined, then sent to work on a bridge after a valise of old papers was found. Houston McAdoo, a noted Black politician, condemned as a thief, convicted of stealing wood and jailed. Real estate transfers tallied for Aug 7 with multiple property exchanges in Burton and surrounding areas.
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Necro Kitter
Lauderdale planta_tion
Long Point
Lewis Babb
Megro
Milton McGowen
Babb
Sorp
Ould
Ireland
Paddy
Special Tax for Public Schools to Be Voted Soon
The gth inst vote will decide a one quarter of one percent levy to fund Brenham public schools. Past support remains strong as officials cite school utility and city benefit. Local items note exodus rumors, a major robbery near Brenham, and a busy land market with agents selling, exchanging, or renting property.
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Brenham
Health of the City and Enforcement of Ordinances
A public call for cleaner city streets and stricter health ordinance enforcement follows an alarm from yellow fever seasons ago. Citizens urge the city attorney and marshal to explain duties, inspect streets, and ensure compliance, warning of epidemic risks.
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Vulcan Street
From Long Point August 1 1879 Drought notes and court cases
Long Point notes drought heat and social items include a German girl injured by a frightened horse and comments on oxen and drivers. Daisy Lincecum returns from Memphis. Farrow welcomed a 10 pound girl. Crops look poor. color line comments on farm life. August criminal term lists theft and assault cases with fines. Debatable letters note Washington Dead Letter Office and quack cures. Local produce and goods prices listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Lincecum
Memphis
Voleentine
Bitter bitters claim health benefits and cure claims
An 1879 advertisement touts THESE BITTERS as liver tonics and purgatives, naming Prickly Ash as a key component and promising antidotes to chills, fevers, and habitual constipation. It asserts universal efficacy if used timely and offers refunds if cures fail when bottles are returned. Also notes a MalariFuge cure and druggist authorization. Local grocer ad follows.
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Lore Sherman
W. Wood
Kansas City
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Local Intelligence
Texas
Tember
Santa Fe
Bell Punch Law
Fochner's
Seidell’s
Tre Baxxex
A. ‘Sauls
Dr. Baird
Wesley
R. K. Felder Plantation
Gay Hill
West Mill Creek
Independence
Moses M. Baine
New Burnaines
B. Eldridge & Co
Taylor Manufacturing Company
St. Louis
R. Hoffman
Geo. Reitz
Justice McClung
M. Lewis
T. Harvey
Harriet Howard
Ale
Lockle
Mahala Lindsey
Pastel Jackson
Ann Beasley
Chas. Schilling
Anna A. Merkel
Micheal Limmer
Ouille Krause
Jack Moore
Georgianne Eddins
Geo. A. Fox
Gellant Cie
Giddings & Giddings
Santa Fe Railway
Reitz
Busin
Chew Jackson
Diev
Houston
Henry Moldenhauer
Moldenhauer
Fredericksburg
Kerr
Corros
Eldrdge Hall
D. C. Giddings
E. Reichardt
J. N. Brown
Damacts
Shige
A. Simod
Wied
McFarland
Hotick
Bais Homaead
Irs. Harnett
I. Moore
M. Sine
A. Simon
P. H. Swearingen
Lot
Louis Browning
Houston McAdoo
C. F. Herbst
W. H._ McCutchan
H.knittel
Burton
Luke Roberts
H. Knittel
McCoy
Ige
Groesbeck & Rice
A.C. Delaplain
H. Knittle
F. H. Borden
Caroline Pets
I. B. Loch
Sam Potts
W. and
P. Kerrige
E. D. Jackson
D. W. Bloombargh & Co
W. K. Lewis
New York
H. E. Lockett
Cr. Bo
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Loper Ass G. & Ge
Tasinking Ania
Wrary
Houston Telegrame
C. P. Hicks
Baxsner
Hicks
Baxxer
Promised Land
Cragap
Patna
Jotmeca
C. A. Potter's
Crofts Gloucestershire Sauce
C. W. Krames
Joux
J. Tristram
C. A. Porren
Basser
McAdoo
County Court
Asquebaugh
Hostise
Bowman
Ike
Darkey
Isaac
Bin
Sneno
Della Austin
Edwell
Rosa WoLziver
Ike Lewis
Adam Wilson
Dan Lincecum
Bill Sneakthief
Karl Koch
Nolle
John V. Matson, Jr
Bend
Berry Daniels
H. H. Rogers
Mayors Court
State
Ben Williams
Paine
MsAdoo
Washington
Paul
D. W. Broomsarce & Co
D. W. Broomsarce# & Co
Clifford
J.C. Ricttanneux
Wood
Brentiasn Tex
CLA. Porter's
J. Tristeam
C.W. Kraepes
D.W. Bicompaxct Co
Erica
Market Report
Iseaas
Isasy
Ker
Lynchburg
Carroll
Durham
Adi -Cargo
Eazy
Newbouer Brothers New Ad
C. A
H. Fisner
J. Trishan
W. Bircomparcn & Co
C. W. KiarEper
J. Pristadi
D. W. Broomaarca & Co
White's
J. A. Wilkins
Win
McIntosh Electric Belt and Battery Co
Jackson Street
Chicago
Kattmann
News Depot
Seaside
Franklin Square
Sherman
EE. J. Fraxset
Horth
Dobbin
Elsetric
Et Cragin &Ca
J. R. Simos
Uncle Sam
T. J. Tristram
D. W. Broomaaren & Co
Renovar
J. L. Ammons
Opera House
East End
Stairway
Akiba Lodge Agg
Od Fellows Hall
Our Heroes
L. At H. Pakceens Sou Ao
Washington County Medical Association
Pomona Grange
Milarrary
Brenham Greys
Greenback Club
State of Texas
Wu. Schurenberg
Liberal Bank
Sandy
Tex
Jared
Sal
D. G/SMITH
Brenham, Texad
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Cotte
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