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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1897
Page
3
In Brenham a slow economy note persists with a delinquent status noted while a cold spell harms commerce. Harrison Dry Goods advertises a large pullout. a local court grants a $48.65 judgment with foreclosure. a Hempstead wedding draws notable local attendance.
A Stone city, nicknamed Pumpkinville or Nattorium Metropolis, reports booming business under Mayor A. W. Watson. Plans include a new blacksmith shop, potential for many furnaces, possible bar-site pending charter amendments, and a blossoming fisheries industry. Ex President Cleveland may visit to establish headquarters at the nautorium dam when Richard Folsom Jr. is old enough to dig bait.
At the Methodist quarterly conference on Tuesday evening a tribute of respect to the memory of A J Roberson was adopted. The resolutions express sorrow at his loss and note he was a brother and co laborer, a husband and father, whose presence and counsel will be missed. The minutes will carry the memorial resolutions.
During a regular Walnut Camp Woodmen of the World meeting officers were elected. Names include L. M. Simon as council commander L. R. Wilks as past council commander Alex Griffin as advisor lieutenant Sam Low as banker A. Lindemann as clerk C. H. Edy as es cort Dr H. C. Rees as physician W. C. Ahrenbeck as trustee Smith as watchman Reynolds as sentry.
Col one l Joan D. Rogers of Galveston, famed in Brenham, sails to Marshall for the Texas fox hunters association annual meeting. Last year drew a large crowd. 1887 is expected to surpass it with increased membership. Enthusiasts from Tennessee Kentucky Louisiana and Mississippi likely to attend.
A complaint filed in justice court alleges E. F. Eldred accuses Jennings of aggravated assault on Mrs. R. M. Eldred on November 17. Two additional affidavits also accuse others of aggravated assault, one against Dan Roberson of Gay Hill. service in the other case has not occurred.
The document records the November 26 1897 period for city schools detailing enrollments attendances and progress. It outlines financials curricula daily attendance statistics and notable events within the school system for that month.
Emerson Watts leaves Green ville for Jasper Indiana to lead a Sucker Rod Factory role he held before Texas. Mrs John Bowers nurses sick mother Mrs L Woods of Brenham dengue relapse. Olga Miller home to ill mother others return. Miss Mary Woods birthday party planned for the 3rd with a royal good time. Selenke guests Prof Vollmer in Wesley before Chicago. Mrs Williamson returns to Nelsonville from visit. Ella Harris visiting Burton. J M Harris returns to Clay Station. Cramer ginner son dies typhoid on the 26th ultimo services by Rev Browning Brenham at Wood's schoolhouse third Sunday monthly invited.
A local editorial warns of an unusually harsh coming winter for Brenham families many already destitute. It cites dengue’s impact on cotton workers, rising hunger, and risks of theft, urging generous relief over hoarding. It also endorses Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a ready household remedy available at R E Lubn's drug store.
A historical ad extols Browns Iron Bitters as a miraculous old remedy with great benefits for all ages. The copy claims it contains essential elements of wealth and health and lists St. E. Lahn as the sole agent for sale.
The Tur Leander Times reports Fultz wheat seed yields more per acre than Mediteranean varieties. Described as a soft grain, it produces fine flour and is promoted as a superior crop option.
The Supreme Grand Lodge of the Seven Stars of Consolidation issues proclamations pledging to pay back claims and guarantee a surplus to all subordinate lodges. Assessments listed range from 50 to 30 dollars, decreed December 2, 1897.
The Supreme Lodge of the Seven Stars of Consolidation of the United States in Camptown since November 30 plans adjournment today. A torch light procession and oyster supper were set but altered by Old Crimp. Address plenary included Judge E. P. Curry and Mayor James A. Wilkins with praise for Afro American uplift.
Friday evening social at the Exchange Hotel featured a masquerade ball honoring Miss Sydnor Todd of Richmond. Music by Mrs. Ida Harris and Mr. Albert Cohn accompanied a vivid program of cotillions quadrilles and waltzes with many children in creative costumes and skilled dancing.
A local newspaper denounces two white men living with a quadroon pair near the Santa Fe long bridge in Brenham Texas. It labels their relationship as debauchery and vows public exposure to curb what it calls a noxious stench in decency. The piece threatens tar and feather punishment if behavior does not end.
An old advertisement extols Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a remedy used by mothers for over fifty years. It claims to soothe gums ease pain and cure diarrhea while teething and warns to request the specific product name.
The advance agent promotes a major show at the Grand Opera House next Saturday with Creston Clarke and Adelaide Prince. Saturday matinee presents The Lady of Lyons while the evening features Clarke in The Last of His Race. Prince, a Brenham favorite, rose to fame with Galveston Island club The Histrionics as Pauline Deschapples.
Fragmentary ad notes uncertainty about diagnosis but claims Browns' drug Rittenr will cure stomach, bloating and nerves. Mentions R. E. Luhn as the retailer.
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