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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1897
Page
7
Community events include a barbecue for Superintendent Robertson, a Christmas preliminary discussion by Sunday schools, and a religious conference at the Methodist church. Justice court convener, judgments by default, and a seed cotton theft inquiry are noted along with a sample sale by Episcopal ladies and a confection box donation.
A deaf farmer, Christian Mohr of Gay Hill, was run over by a St. Louis fast freight about four miles north of Brenham after signals failed to avert the tragedy. Inquest ordered by Justice Ewing. Mohr, about 41, left a wife and several children.
Physicians endorse Paine's celery compound for rheumatism neuralgia and nervous disorders. Dartmouth professor Phelps and chemist Col M K Paine developed the remedy praised by Dr J H Hannaford Adm Livezey and Dr A W K Newton. Local drug trade reports rising sales and patient relief with several near miraculous recoveries restoring strength and mobility.
The German Methodist conference at Dallas closed with memorial and ordination services. Brenham district presiding elder E C Draeger. Brenham and Phillipsburg W A Mohrs. Lexington and Caldwell W Felsing. Perry J E Urbantke. Rocky and Millican Henry Weiber. Carl Urbantke president C Schuler professor in Brinn Memorial College listed among Brenham quarter conference members.
Last night at the residence of Mr H Galewsky Mr R A Campbell and Miss Lula Hauser were married with Rev Hitchcock officiating. The couple, both reared in Hempstead, have many friends in Brenham who extend congratulations. The notice notes the bride’s Hauser family ties and local connections.
Austin crowds attended the funeral of John Taylor, victim of a police assassin, in a ceremony noted as one of the largest in the Capitol city. Attendees from this area included Sheriff D E Teague and brothers B G Sayles, John G Rankin, and Jas C Rankin, who returned Monday morning.
A Lexington special reports that families of Messrs Hickman Crawford and Puckett, six miles north, were poisoned yesterday by cake at a birthday dinner. Lemon extract is blamed. Dr Delong arrived too late to save Mrs Hickman. others are believed to be in danger.
The November term of county court adjourns by limitation next Saturday. The jury has been discharged and term business nearly finished. Only orders Monday were continuances on the defendant Johnie Collins cases for aggravated assault and resisting an officer.
Dr Brittain who has cured many people at Nava nota and other Texas towns will be in Brenham on Saturday December 4 and will remain for a time. The county court will postpone over the hundred and odd misdemeanor cases to the January term as the current jury is discharged Monday.
Dr. G. Von Drest was returned to the county farm Tuesday after friends failed to reach the anticipated settlement at the time of his apprehension.
Rockdale reports the death of William B Orr aged 71 at his home after serving in the Mexican War in Jeff Davis Mississippi regiment and in the Confederate War in H L Multrow’s western regiment. He moved from Mississippi to Texas in 1882 and lived in Rockdale until death. He leaves a large family and was a Knights of Honor member who will be buried there. His son Dr W H Orr of town, connected with W L Townsend & Co, rushed from Rockdale but could not reach before the funeral due to bad connections.
Week ending Nov 30 reports multiple marriage licenses issued including Stanislaw Kaminski with Mary Krolesyk and Hays Robertson with Mattie Winston. Court notes include W D MecKenzey fined $1 for malicious mischief and Evaline Harris acquitted of disturbing the peace. District suit filed over lands and damages totaling $100,000 involving T A Rice and others. Matagorda hunters return with twenty five deer in five days.
A historical note records the December moon completing its quarterly cycle for the first time. Observers note the event as a rare lunar milestone with detail on timing and terminology of the cycle.
Tutt's Liver Pills promise perfect health by regulating the bowels and producing a vigorous body. They claim to cure sick headache malaria hepatitis and various diseases with an absolute remedy.
Mr Sam Low claims forty two parridges bagged in Green vine country Monday with forty-one on the wing and no pot shots. District court in Burleson county adjourned for the term Tuesday evening and Judge Sinks diverted to Santa Fe en route to Giddings.
Mr Fred McFarland is enlisted in governmental service and will preside over the stamp window at the post office in the future.
State notes report pecans moving into Hillsboro by wagon load. Ida Hinkle of Hubbard City awarded a pension. The railway commission denied the round bale group’s application. Editor O B Colquitt of Terrell becomes a licensed lawyer. Diptheria cases appear among Terrell children. A grand ball will be held at Elgin December 2 by Elgin Lodge of Haymakers. Henry Aycock, printer shot in Greenville street fight last month, has fully recovered. Grayson county farmers obtained marriage licenses at Sherman for a son and two daughters, all under age. San Antonio reportedly offers 5000 in purses to attract a December 15 race meeting. Grayson County seeks road improvements despite claiming best roads in the state. Collin county tenants organize to raise cotton prices by cutting acreage. A prairie fire in Lubbock, Hale, and Crosby counties scorched 400 square miles, with 3000 sheep killed and many cattle and belongings lost. Judge Gerald, wounded in the Waco encounter, shows improving condition with no unfavorable symptoms after a second amputation.
The Victoria Advocate critiques widespread plagiarism among orators authors and editors. It cites speeches by congressmen and notable figures, notes examples of copying, and mentions institutions that supply essays and sermons for others to deliver.
Mississippi editor is killed by a lecturer who felt the free notice given him was not long enough. The incident serves as a warning to editors that more space given away leads to less appreciation and respect.
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