Brenham Baxxer Notes Warn of Worms and Fading Trade
The Baxxer reports county news including a warning that cotton worms threaten the Gay Hill area top crop and will require immediate poisoning. Local merchants promote new houses and firms, with updates on licenses, road work, and property transfers.
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New Ulm and Brenham Notices Mention Baptisms and Court Actions
New Ulm area items report eight converts baptized near town, local prices on ice, school attendance prospects, and various notices. Brenham court records detail expenses, county offices, pauper care, convicts, and adjournments. A Lutheran conference debates Christian liberty and Sunday observance with careful legal framing.
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City Board Actions Highlight 1879 Proceedings
The full board met Monday and re elected Prof Jessen amid objections and a signed petition. Bills totaling 16 dollars were approved. A petition sought Main Street extension. Judge McAdoo offered market property for 1500. Tuesday bids for engine house and city hall ranged 1440 to 1750 with Parks chosen. 3000 bonds for fire dept authorized. 1879 property valuation set at 1614771 with a 10 day appeal window. Local officials nicknamed Old Energy Ex O Dus Old Reliable Old Rattler Old Potato Bug. Major Penn expected to harvest rich crops.
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Industry expands with portable gin and field operation
Bauman and Hargy introduce a portable engine cotton gin and press enabling in-field ginning and packing of cotton. Independence residents plan to pave the camp ground for Penn and construct an arbor. Dr. Luther at the female college leads Newman settlement work as a new church nears completion.
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Local Notes From August 15 1879
Weather cool after a gentle rain last week. Cotton gains second growth with 12 cents paid locally. Returns bring Silas Wood and J B Campbell home from travels. Misses McFarland and Willie Baker visit. Railway survey from Navasota to Brenham set for 18 or 19 inst with plans to extend toward LaGrange. A new prank called Trix-Tack worries residents. Brisk teacher elections for Brenham public schools. Estill, Jessen, Lockett and others return or start roles.
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