Local News Items Highlight Illnesses and Elections
Mrs Bessie Exopamer is ill with typhoid fever while several county families move near Giddings. Edth Young leads a local young lady contest with 246 votes as a cold norther arrives. An election proclamation is prepared for January 12 1892 to replace Senator Maetze. The Quarry supplies large and small boulders for the Galveston jetties and the Santa Fe runs a holiday excursion train from Brenham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dupes Kink
E. G. Maetze
Wreck visit and local notices from Georgetown
Dr C H Whersson of Galveston and Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe chief surgeon passed through Sunday en route to Temple to see wreck victims north of Kenneyville. Hog killings boost meat-saving efforts as cold weather aids farmers. Terry Rangers plan a monument requiring $15000. Pharis child dies aged five on December Ath hearts a brief, precious life remembered in Georgetown.
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C. H. Whersson
Galveston
Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe
Temple
Kenneyville
Georgetown
Texas
Pharis
Ans
Burton man charged after deadly assault on Frank Broesche
McNelly, son of L H McNelly and known for past disputes, allegedly killed Frank Broesche with a porker knife on the Burton Caldwell road. Broesche’s nephew said McNelly followed and threatened to kill him after taking $60. McNelly was arrested with a preliminary hearing set as witnesses are secured. Broesche is recovering from a neck wound.
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Broesche
Burton
Burton and Caldwell
McNelly
Frank
MecNelly
Shelby
Burton and
Caldwell
L. H. McNelly
Justice Curry
McNeilly
Teague
Frank Broesche
Reb. McNelly
Horse Swindle Involving Belton Man Leads to Arrest
Belton resident FP W Dewberry was arrested at the Pennington House on a swindling complaint by Roane's Prairie trader M B Hairston. Dewberry traded a horse for 475 dollars, gave a 600 dollar note signed by two Gonzales county men, and an extra note for 125 dollars as value difference, later found worthless. Dewberry then sold the horse to Hoxie Williams for 375 dollars, took a 250 dollar note and a 125 dollar horse, and finally all notes were recovered and the horse returned. Dewberry was released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FP. W. Dewberry
Belton
Pennington House
M. B. Hairston
Roane's Prairie
Grimes County
Hairston
Dewberry
Gonzales County
Sores Cleared After Saxet Blood Purifier Trial
Dallas report notes a Texas man with persistent sores improved after two bottles of Saxet Blood Purifier, leaving only a few scars. Also mentioned are a rock quarry injunction case, and a Texas ox weighing 2266 pounds, shaved for market with plans to reach 3000 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
A. J. Miller
Jefferson Street
Pacific Avenue
F. Wisner
Texas
Electric lights eyed for Brenham by Edison representative
A Dallas Edison Electric Co. agent, Mr. Mortram, spent Friday in Brenham touring the city with Mayor Wilkins, evaluating needs for an electric light plant. Citizens, including a local speaker, urge rapid progress, hoping Brenham soon adopts electric street lighting and rejects kerosene lamps.
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Edison Electric Company of
Dallas
Mortram
Wilkins
Baygen
Brenham
Texas
Buck and Buckskin Win at Brenham Fall Races
A large crowd gathered at Brenham fair grounds Saturday for fall races after Thursday and Friday's events. Sheriff Teague's horse Buck beat Robert Farmer's Buck by about a length in the first race. A saddle horse scramble won by William Schuerenburg over Hiram Craig entertained spectators before nightfall, with more scrub races held for small stakes before concluding.
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Fair Grounds
Wm. Schuerenburg
Hiram Craig
Schuerenburg
Brenham
Jensen's Chicken Powder Promises Egg Boost and Cure
Proprietor Tristram advertises Jensen's Chicken Powder as a cheap, effective feed supplement for hens. It claims to increase eggs, prevent and treat chicken cholera and other diseases, priced at 2 cents a box.
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Tristram
Notable Attendance At Local Races And Expert Shooters
A large crowd attended the races as notable shooters gathered in the city. Hon. Wallace Miller of Austin led among visitors while Col. James Stewart of Galveston boasted he would avoid missing a Blue Rock. Maj. Wheeler of Hempstead performed strongly with his gun and ammunition. Vapi Snell scored 19 with county attorney Rogers backing him in the team shoot for 18. Lieut. M. P. Miller impressed with style, Jim McCarty suffered a cinder in the eye, and station Master Brown of Burton excelled though traps failed in the big match. Dr J. D. McGregor of Kinney fired well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Miller
Austin
Col
James Stewart
Galveston
Maj. Wheeler
Hempstead
Vapi
Snell
Rogers
M. P. Miller
Jim McCarty
Brown
Burton
J. D. McGregor
Kinney
Prohibition of Dangerous Medicines and Remedies Warned
A fragmented 19th century notice warns readers about dangerous medicines and poor quality cures sold by druggists Jensen and Co and others. It cautions about lethal substances including chloroform and urges keeping a gel bottle of certain remedies on hand for illnesses.
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CLF
Jensen & Co
Drugelsts
Burton
Tesaz
Jensen
AtJos Tristram
Fire destroys Spinn residence six miles north of Brenham
Otto Spinn and wife were away when a Friday afternoon blaze engulfed their home and contents. Losses include clothing and household goods with no insurance on the property. In a separate note, Rush McQueen, drummer for M. J. Jacobs, was fined $12.25 including costs in Justice Curry's court after a Friday night incident, with Jacobs’ trial postponed.
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Otto Spinn
Brenham
M. J. Jacob
Rush McQueen
Justice Curry
Jacob
M. J. Jacobs & Co
M. J. Jacobs
McQueen
Lindeman’s Hardware
Frightful Santa Fe wreck near Kinney blocks traffic
A north bound passenger train was sidetracked after a two engine collision one mile north of Kinney. Fireman and engineer injuries are minor. both locomotives and several cars were total losses. The wreck attracted crowds as crews removed debris and cleared the line late Friday.
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Kinney
W. A. Lockett
Basser
Jack H. Costello
A. J. Vannerman
Geo. Harvey
Lynes
Kenny
Navasota
Jay Bird Association
Richmond
Costrela
Schiller Rasaty Leaves Here for Temple
A rasaty named Schiller moved from here to Temple yesterday, departing the local area for the new location.
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Schiller
Convention Call From Brenham Fills Senate Vacancy
Call issued by Beaurecann Barras chairman of the 12th Senatorial District Dem Ex Com for a district convention in Brenham on December 29, 1891 at 2 pm to nominate a candidate for the Senate vacancy caused by the death of Hon. E. G. Maetze. Also notes hempstead cotton shipments and a fraud arrest of William Coleman alias William Crockett for altering a cotton receipt.
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Brexham
Tex
Brenham
Senate
E. G. Maetze
Beaurecann Barras
Bail granted in manslaughter case of J. J. Sanders
J. J. Sanders, accused of killing John Ball at the Quarry on November 21, was granted bail Monday in the sum of 1000 dollars. The County Attorney argued the crime was manslaughter, not murder, and Sanders had not posted the bond yet but may do so soon with friends hoping the amount is reasonable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Sanders
John Ball
Sanders
Prairie Hil Schutzen Verein Officers Elected
The Prairie Hill Schutzen Verein elected H. Finke as President Henry Rener as Vice President Wm. Eblert as Secretary and H. Lange as Treasurer at their Sunday meeting for the coming year.
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Tur
Prairie Hill Schutven Verein
Finke
The
Prairie Hil Schutzen Verein
H. Finke
Henry Rener
Wm. Eblert
H. Lange
Brenham Jubilant After Key Memorial Events Subsidized
Brenham celebrated a series of community events funded by local citizens. Survivors of Green's Brigade were hosted February 21, San Jacinto day was honored April 21, Maifest May 24 25 drew strong crowds, July Camp Meeting at Piermen's Park impressed attendees, and German Day October th showcased regal splendor. Donations ranged from 500 to 2000 dollars reflecting civic zeal.
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Bresnam
Green’s Brigade
San Jacinto
Piremen's Park
Brenham
Belton and Roans Prairie men in horse trade dispute
In a Belton Roans Prairie dispute a horse bought in a deal involving F W Dewberry and Mr Hairston was returned to the parties Saturday night. Hoxie Williams now faces a $125 claim for the horse not delivered and Dewberry says he signed a release to avoid jail while promising to fight it out in court.
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F. W. Dewberry
Belton
Hairston
Roans Prairie
Hoxie Williams
Dewberry
Williams
Bridge over Yegua at Moloch Completed and Paid
The commissioners court met for special business and reported the Yegua bridge at Moloch finished. It met specifications and contract terms, $500 paid to the contractor, with $1700 remaining to be paid as ordered at the regular session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turspay
Moloch
Dr John Bull's Sarsaparilla Promises Youthful Vigor
An elderly speaker praises Dr John Bull's Sarsaparilla as a rejuvenating tonic and buoyant aid for aging. A young wife remarks on her happiness, hinting at the product’s perceived life improving effects and strengthening herbs.
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John Bull
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