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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1897
Page
3
Local items report continued construction on the school building addition in Watrousville. Farmers move cotton in and lumber out, while merchants lag behind in activity. A curfew delinquency issue is noted, and several social events and local news items are listed, including marriages and a new bilingual publication by Neumann.
Thursday evening at 8:30 Mr. Algie R. Allen and Miss Angie Hackworth were married at the bride’s parents home on East Academy street. Rev. J. T. Browning officiated with only relatives and close friends present as witnesses and well wishers.
H. M. Bryan constable of Burton precinct No 4 and his bondsmen face a damage suit over an arrest in 1896. Julius Rossi seeks 5000 in actual damages and 2500 exemplary, 1000 against Bryan personally, for alleged beating after arrest and jail stay. plaintiffs accuse malice and wrongful arrest.
Sixteen city youths played two days of tennis in Dr. Holland's yard court. In doubles first place went to Jimmie Cochran of Houston and Kirren Ross, each receiving a necktie. Arthur Tamplett and Murph Perry took second in doubles with a candy box each. Murph Perry won the singles title with a silver mounted whisk broom, Jimmie Cochran took second with tennis slippers, and Arthur Tamplett earned third with a necktie and handkerchiefs.
Executors Baldridge and Shaw filed with the county clerk an inventory and appraisement listing real estate in Washington Brazoria and Shackelford counties totaling 24073.50, personal property including livestock and farm implements 458 and 3250, notes and chattel mortgages 21156.89, open accounts 6367.04, giving a grand total of 3305.43.
The article anticipates Mr. Whiteside’s forthcoming engagement as one of the city’s most successful. It praises actor Frederick Pauling, remembered for starring with Maida Cragin, as part of the Whiteside company this season, highlighting serious acting and uplifting entertainments.
Rev G S Tumlin pastor of Broadway Baptist conducts a successful revival at Birdville. A large crowd gathered Sunday afternoon to witness fourteen candidates for baptism. The church revival continues through the week.
In district court Francis Fields and John Fields sue the Houston and Texas Central railroad for 6600. John, a minor, says he was pushed from a moving Central train by a conductor or employee while helping two women with baggage and lost a foot. Francis seeks 1500 for loss of services, 100 for doctor bills. John seeks 1000 for mental anguish and 4000 for actual damages and loss of his foot.
A. J. McNamara aged 65 died on the 10th at the County Poor Farm after years of chronic illness. He served in Co E, 5th Texas Cavalry, Green's Brigade, fighting in all engagements of the unit. An Irish soldier praised for gallantry, he spent years in hardship after the war and had resided at the Poor Farm five months receiving care. Peace to his ashes.
Wednesday’s register lists Epworth League delegates to the conference at this place including Manor Misses Mamie Parsley Genie Richmond Stella Rector and Rev G C Rector West End Galveston Misses Mamie Stampley Beatrice Norman and Mr Fred Schwab McAshan Chapel Houston Mrs C B Hooper Mrs Thornburg and Emile Koehl Homes have been secured for fifty five delegates Rev R J Briggs of Tenth Street Methodist Austin will preach opening sermon Tuesday night and is regarded as a leading pulpit orator.
A fakir visiting Dr. O Gramm Friday evening caused the doctor to lose his coat kept on a peg behind the door of the drug store. The thief asked for drugs and vanished with the coat after the doctor stepped away. A warrant was issued for the suspect but no arrest had been made.
The county convicts under Superintendent Robertson with city teams work Day street from Tom Green to the city limits. After grading, clay will replace sand to become a top city thoroughfare. Sixteen convicts, nine hired hands and eight teams aim to finish by Friday night. This is the last road project before cotton crop harvest at the county farm.
Robert Felcher announces meals for fifteen at the Tremont hotel opposite the Central freight depot from 10 to 3.6 daily priced at 15 cents, claimed to be as good as any 25 cent meal in the city.
Jesse Vinson, a hotel runner for the Exchange, nearly paid with his life when the Alligator Limited pulled into town. He tried to board the front coach to ride to the station, slipped, rolled under the train, and barely escaped being struck as a wheel grazed his clothing. Spectators watched in horror as he survived the fatal risk.
Mr Stoltz died Friday afternoon at his son Julius Stoltz residence seven miles north of the city. An octogenarian long a resident of the area he was born in Germany but his exact birthplace and birth date are unknown. He accumulated a comfortable competency through industry and frugality and lived beyond the usual lifespan. His wife predeceased him and several grown children plus many friends mourn his loss.
Rev. I Z T Morriss state superintendent of the Children's Home Society is in Brenham arranging homes for five young boys aged two months to five years. He will stay with J F Schramm and plans another day here to place additional children. Public Schools here open in less than 25 days with no action yet on ward school expansion or securing a room for First Ward children. The Watrousville colored school is being enlarged and prepared for use.
At Cartmell Lodge No. 39 I O O F Tuesday evening August 24 Past Grand Master Ben Rogers will demonstrate the secret work of the order Brothers in good standing are invited to attend.
A Dover Maine blacksmith known for rare skill fashioned a miniature horseshoe weighing only five grains. The tiny creation showcases exceptional metalworking dexterity and precise measurement.
Mrs. Mary Gackenheimer through her attorneys Slessis Eddins and Bryan sues the city in district court for 55,000 damages claiming personal injuries from a defective sidewalk fall on April 12 in front of the Bosse building at North and Quitman. She was unconscious and bedridden for weeks. This is the city’s first sidewalk defect suit.
Harrison Dry Goods Company reports a large upcoming import from New York with details promised shortly. The notice indicates the purchase will interest customers and that further particulars will follow in a day or so.
By a mixing of dates the meeting of the county board of examiners was announced for yesterday and today. It should have been next Friday and Saturday, the 20th and 21st.
A Georgia mother recalls her two year old son’s severe diarrhea and fits of illness. After trying many remedies she used a small bottle of Colie Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy which quickly cured him. The testimonial is signed Windiam FB Jones of Ogiesby with local Fortule by R. E. Lukn.
Robert Steyn, an employee of Henry Luckmeyer’s gin near Kenney, suffered a severe arm injury after a string became entangled in the automatic press. His arm was caught and damaged in two places before the machinery was reversed. Dr. L D LEquipment not relevant. text trimmed.
Notice to friends and patrons in Washington and nearby counties that 50 head of choice horses will arrive in Brenham around August 15 and will be sold at reasonable prices. Signed R C Hieh.
The partnership H. H. Grubbs & Co. dissolves by mutual consent with Grubbs retiring. W. L. Townsend purchases Grubbs interest, forming Townsend & Co with W. H. Orr. The new firm assumes liabilities and collects old firm accounts. Brenham Texas July 20 97.
The Sin Killer Griffin who arrived in Austin two weeks ago to preach to local Black residents left yesterday and vacated his camping ground on the dam road. He planned to stay through the week but reports say his meetings drew smaller crowds than expected, citing the educated local Colored population and July Fourth sentiment as factors.
Claiming to treat kidney and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes and weak back Hall's Great Discovery is advertised as a two month supply for $1. The sole manufacturer E W Bar directs mail sales and Brenham Texas retailers are listed.
Burxeam Texas on September 7 1896 Yourse W Wiens reports kidney trouble and back pain ends after trying Hall's Great Discovery the first and only medicine that gave relief according to testimony included.
One G and P Gordon 8x12 Job Press with 2 chases 3 new rollers and a roller mole. Thoroughly overhauled no broken parts throw-off. Terms 50 cash or 65 on time. See at BANNER office Ep Rankin care BANNER Brenham Texas.
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