Brenham Notes Local Happenings And Civic Bits
Local briefs report a large pumpkin crop and a new baby born to Mr. and Mrs. L J Miller. Justice court saw Wm Meyer fined $1 for disturbing the peace. five divorce suits filed. Brenham eyes Chicago records as civic life continues with a club hop and church baptisms after a Palestine Baptist meeting. Weather cool nights return heat by day. Santa Fe yard switching, cotton buyers’ card urged, and colored cotton pickers depart for Burleson and Grimes counties. The Lobby moves to Exchange Hotel. horse set fashions teased. County convicts rebuild Tom Green street and move toward Wolf Creek for bridge work. Rev E W Tarrant fills Traynham church duties due to another minister’s illness. Rosenberg Clothing Co to open in Connell building. fall fakir late but coming. En campment plans for colored infantry discussed. Major Lyons named general manager. Marriage license issued for John Bedrich and Mrs T Mekeska.
Last excursion to Galveston Septem ber 29 likely final trip of season
The last popular excursion of the season will run to Galveston next Sunday August 29 via Santa Fe. Brenham riders pay 51 for the round trip with a special 4 45 a m Union depot train carrying six Brenham coaches and stopping at Kenney Bellville Sealy and Wallis to Galveston with eleven coaches. An additional train shuttles Gay Hill to Montgomery on the branch. If needed a regular train remains to seat all patrons as the season closes.
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Galveston
Santa Fe
Brenham
Union Depot
Kenney
Bellville
Sealy
Wallis
Gay Hill
Montgomery
Brenham Cotton Buyers Adopt No Warehouse Charge Pact
The cotton buyers of Brenham met at A. C. H. Schweiss's office and adopted a resolution to purchase cotton without warehouse charges in the future. Farmers would be paid full market price and bear warehouse costs. Schweiss was elected chairman and C. W. Winkelmann secretary. firms present included Geo. H. McFadden & Bros, Wm. Axer & Co, Milroy & Co, Werner & Dobert, Schmid Bros, Brockschmidt & Hohlt, and Winkelmann & Bohne.
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A. C. H. Schweiss
Schweiss
C. W. Winkelmann
Wesely merchant injured by vicious heifer accident
John Bacca of Wesley was loading a vicious heifer into a wagon when the animal struck him he sustained a deep cut across the forehead and the top of the head. He was helping prepare the animal for market at the time of the mishap.
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John Bacca
Wesley
Young forger Allie Hearne charged in county jail
Allie Hearne a seventeen year old colored inmate of the county jail is charged with forgery. He was brought in from Chappell Hill by Constable Crawford for changing a 50 cent washing order to 3.50 by adding a 3 in front of 90 and cashing it. In another item Dr Harris of Clay and George Vinson of Lyons fought over gaming property in a apartment. Vinson suffered injured fingers. England runs three guinea pig farms exporting 15000 yearly to France for restaurant use with identical flavor to fresh meat.
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Allie Hearne
Chappell Hill
Crawford
Hearne
Joe Small
Dr. Harris
Clay
George Vinson
Lyons
England
France
Crazy Lou Beuke Escapes From County Jail Annex
Lucy Bell, an inmate at the crowded jail annex housing the insane, pried loose bars with a plank from a window five to six feet high and escaped while a new prisoner arrived. She was later captured near the Pig Branch camp of horse traders.
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Sanford
Lucy Bell
Lucy
Ward
Crawford
Chappell Hill
Tragic Infant Hangs From Porch Banister
In a Welcome area tragedy Stephen Brettic and his wife left their twelve month old son in care of a older sister. The infant crawled onto the porch and slipped through a banister panel, becoming lodged and dying before aid could reach him. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon.
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Stephen Brettic
Otto Huebner
Welcome
Death of J. C. Scales
J. C. Scales died Monday after a brief illness at age 56 or 57. A Georgia native and Confederate veteran who moved to Texas in 1867, he worked in fruit trees and earned affection for caring for the sick. He married in Brenham, with mourning from many friends and his children.
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J. C., Scales
Georgia
A. P. Hill
Texas
Brenham
Belton Journal
Foundations Started for Dynamo at Electric Light Plant
Underground oil tanks at Brockschmidt and Hohli's were unearthed Tuesday for repairs. Laying the foundation for the new dynamo at the electric light plant has begun.
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Brockschmidt & Hohli's
Resignation of Washington County Commissioner Amsler Presented
Commissioner Edward Amsler, representing precincts three and five, has tendered his resignation to County Judge Curry. He cites time demands of his private business and satisfaction with county farm and road work, adding that his relations with officials have been cordial and that pressure from attacks on the county farm played a lesser role. Judge Curry will appoint a successor at the next term amid several applicants. The Sacramento Bee comment on William J. Bryan as a foghorn to rally support after shifts in political mood.
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Edward Amsler
Curry
Washington County
Mr. Amsler
Sacramento Bee
California
St. Louis
William J. Bryan
Mariner
Bryan
Food and digestion cure chronic illness, says pamphlet
A middle aged man claims never to have been ill while urging others to improve health through proper eating and digestion. The piece touts Shaker Digestive Cordial as a stomach aid that strengthens digestion and promotes weight gain, with trial bottles offered.
Col Tite Johnson Sinks Toward Death in Hempstead
Private Hempstead report says Col Tite Johnson, agent for the Houston and Texas Central, is gradually sinking and may not live more than a few days. He has many Brenham friends among ex Confederates who will regret the news. The Big Four minstrels perform at Firemen's Park on September 3 for the St Andrews Cadets benefit.
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Hempstead
Tite Johnson
Houston
Texas Central
Brenham
Big Four’ Minstrels
Firemen’s Park
St. Andrews
Brenham City Council Accepts Teague Bid for First Ward School
At a special Brenham meeting, protests from west and east sides were voiced but debate ended with the council accepting W W Teague’s bid of 1 085 for the first ward school at Academy and Cottonwood. Construction will start immediately on the preselected site.
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City Council of
Brenham
West-End
First Ward
Academy and
Cottonwood Streets
Turkey
W. A. Griffin
John T. Cordray
W. W. Teague
J. W. Heartfield
F. B. Wiebusch
Burglar Attempts Twice at Mr. Heine's West Main Home
A burglar tried twice Sunday night to enter the residence of H. C. Heine on West Main street, where Heine, a courthouse janitor, spotted the intruder the first time and foiled the second attempt after seeing a young white man in light clothing wearing two derbies. Also notes a forthcoming wedding of Oke Baumgardt and Pautine Dawson.
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H. C. Heine
West Main Street
Court House
Heine
Mr. Heine
Concert at Exchange Hotel Delights Guests
A performance by John Tanner's celebrated quartet entertained guests at the Exchange hotel Tuesday night with the presence of well known artists enhancing the evening.
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John Tanner
Exchange Hotel
Southern progress signals strong trade for coming seasons
Chattanooga tradesman notes large seasonal trade volume and bright fall and winter prospects. Inquiries surge for machinery amid new plants and expansions. oil region developments drive activity in cotton oil and lumber sectors with more mills reported recently.
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TS Tradesman
Chattanooga
Tenn
South
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L. J. Miller
Wm. Meyer
Chicago
Athletic Club
Palestine Baptist Church
Mose Johnson
Old Sol
Mercury
Alligator Limited
Burleson
Grimes Counties
Healy Block
West Gandy Street
Main and
Market Streets
Jerry Simpson
Tom Green
Wolf Creek
E. W. Tarrant
J.T. Browning
Traynham School House
Rosenberg Clothing Co
Connell Building
M. Rosenberg
San Antonio
Battalion of Colored Infantry
John Bedrich
T. Mekeska
The
Brenham Cotton Buyers
Crazy Lou" Beuke
Stephen Brettic Aca
Dently
J. C. Scales
of Cottonwood and Academy
Resi
Oke Baumgardt
Pautine ¢. Dawson
Rev
RE. W. Tarrant
Banner
J. Harvey Moore
J. A. Manson
Memphis
A. T. Pelphrey
Collinsville
WACO
F.N. Calvin
Central Christian Church
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