Local News Roundup From Wilkins to Brenham
A dead horse near Wilkins warehouse prompts drainage calls while weather improves for Santa season. Jessie Spaxx returns from Caldwell. Central eastbound trains run late. Justice Curry court cases include disturber of peace acquittal and assault-related acquittal. Arrangements filed for storehouse real estate. Tragedy in Richmond ends with Dr. Allen dead after alleged attack on Miss Dunlavy.
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Richmond
Allen
M. B. Dunlavy
Miss Dunlavy
Dervry Corsty Crezz R V Horr to wed Annie Jahnke in Berlin
Tuesday evening MAX Went out to Berlin to marry Miss Annie Jahnke at her parents residence today at 3 pm. Many invited guests will travel from the city to attend. Asa T. Hane of the Lampasas Dispatch stopped in Brenham after a wreck near Gabe Santa Fe and was unhurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dervry Corsty Crezz
R. V. Horr- Max
Berlin
Annie Jahnke
Asa T. Hane
Lampasas Dispatch
Houston
Gabe Santa Fe
Brenham
Baxxer
Wreck Delay Featured in Debated Legal Action
Passengers delayed after Tuesday morning wreck consider suing the railroad while en route to Velasco for a sale they missed. The piece notes doubts about damage, suggesting delays could even save money for capitalists missing Brazos mouth property deals. An ad promotes Jensen's Chicken Powder and J Tristram cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velasco
Brazos
Passenger Wreck Near Brenham Delays Santa Fe Train
A southbound Santa Fe train wrecked three and a half miles north of Brenham after a freight derailment. Six coaches were wrecked with fewer than a dozen injuries, none serious. Passengers including Chas Johnson and J S Marmaduke sustained injuries. Conductor Lawrence and crew were unharmed. The crash stemmed from an earlier freight derailment that damaged track and ties. An engine and caboose later retrieved the stranded passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Cleburne
Lawrence
W. A. Lockett
Ed Grange
Chas. Wm. Johnson
J. S. Marmaduke
Kansas City
J. H. Hay
McLennan
H. M. Dardeen
Temple
Thos. Kraucher
Caldwell
Brenham
Seana Ssing
Ill
Neneager
We Tintines Express
Brown
Wells Fargo
Taft
Ed Hill
Wreck Relief Effort Intensifies as Side Track Built
Rescue teams describe workers as anxious hungry and tired while a force of hands concentrates at the site. A side track is being constructed around the wreck to ease access and speed recovery efforts.
German Methodist church ties San Felipe pair in Toclock nuptials
At the German Methodist church Toclock Tuesday night J W Fredrick of San Felipe and Miss Ida Kissell of this city united in marriage with Rev A S Blackwood officiating. Attendants were W L Gray and Miss Lou Kissell with many Brenham friends present to witness the ceremony. The wedding marks a long courtship and the couple will reside in San Felipe after their brief wedding trip.
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Toclock
J. W. Fredrick
San Felipe
Ida Kissel
A. 5. Blackwood
Sealy
W. L. Gray
Lou Kissell
W. I. Hill
Wm. Cunze
Brenham
Mr. Fredricks
Marriage Obscured by Weather at local Baptist Church
Sunday announcements promised a marriage at the Baptist church but no names were given. Weather cancellations prevented services, and Rev. E Ward waited for the couple. Clerk records show a license for Gus Lehmann and Ella Eldred, suggesting they wed elsewhere, though no officiant was confirmed.
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The
Baptist Church
E. Ward
Ward
Gus. Lehmann
Ella Eldred
Slow‑accident shooting at depot injures worker
About 3 o clock Monday afternoon Arthur Day, an employee at the Central freight depot, was shot in the head by an accidental discharge as Abram Williams and others snapped a loaded shotgun in Sidney Parker's yard. The duck shot pierced the skull near the scalp. Day, frightened, went to Dr Williamson who said the wound was not dangerous and Day returned to work.
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Arthur Day
Central
Abram Williams
Sidney Parker
Williamson
Central Railway
Wrecks Delay the Santa Fe Trains on Monday Night
Wrecks delayed southbound Santa Fe service due to washouts from recent heavy rains. Four major wrecks reported north of Temple, on the Lampasas and Navasota branches, with additional unreported incidents possible. Wrecker crews moved to the Temple area to address the damage.
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Santa Fe
Temple
Lampasas
Navasota
District Court at Caldwell Reaches Big Session
Judge Beauregard Bryan returned from Caldwell where he held a lengthy Burleson county session noting it as perhaps the largest court in years. Fourteen convictions, three acquittals, eight dismissals, five continuances, and two appeals were reported. The notable case involved Joe Batts, a wealthy farmer, convicted on insanity plea. previously convicted of killing a negro and sentenced to two years in the penitentiary. he will be sent to the asylum and, if cured, must serve two more years in prison.
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Beauregard Bryan
Caldwell
Burleson County
Joe Batts
Allis Tex promotes long term plantation animal feed
An advertisement touts six years of use at plantations with tenants and animals benefiting from a dense feed mix. It claims constant on hand availability and loyalty to the product, presented by Alderman Triuma and makers Allis Ansilu in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Texas
Death of Mrs. Mary E. Schmidt Leaves City Grieving
The young wife of Julius Schmidt died at home in the city at eleven p m on Wednesday aged just over 20. The funeral was held at 4 pm from the South Market street residence, with a long procession of carriages reflecting the community’s sorrow. Mrs Schmidt was the daughter of H Fischer and left a grieving husband and family.
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Mary E. Schmidt
Mrs. Schmidt
H. Fischer
South Market Street
Precinct Convention Recommends Delegates to County Meet
A precinct convention held at Eldridge Hall on Wednesday elected a three member committee to name delegates for the county convention. Names listed include P. H. Barnhill J. F. Riebe and J. Hoffmann among others. Resolutions praised W. W. Searcy for senator nomination and urged backing KR Q Mills for U S Senate seat. The meeting adjourned with secretary E L Salley recording the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldridge Hall
W. M. Aven
Lafayette Kirk
Mr. Aven
E. L. Salley
Col. D.C. Giddings
B. Eldridge
P. H. Barnhill
J. F. Riebe
J. Hoffmann
Aug. Mueller
H. C. Meyer
William Webmeyer
William Danhouse
F. Harms
C. Wiede
J. S. Bartlett
D. C. Giddings
N. E. Dever
B. Ehirid
W. B. Garrett
F. W. Schuerenberg
R. B. Rivers
Hugo Becker
Ed Amsler
F. Haubert
E Luhn
W. Maven
D. C. Giddings, Jr
Henry Bassett
L. Kirk
D. E. Teague
Giddings
E.G. Madtze
W. W. Searcy
House of Representatives
Texas
United States Senate
E. L. Saruey
Kenney Doctor Moves to Bellville After Family Visit
Dr L Creat of Kenney traveled to the city to arrange a move to Bellville where he leaves today. His wife and nine year old son J D visited yesterday. the boy broke his arm while playing rope games with other boys when a rope tightened and knocked him down.
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Dr. L. Creat
Kenney
Bellville
J. D
Bots and Colic Cure Ad Promises Rapid Relief
An old advertisement claims a remedy from C.F. Jenwa & Co for bot colic in animals with phrases urging quick cure. It warns that neglecting treatment endangers many animals and promotes a Teun Tonic bottle as a key product.
Courts Fail to Move on Monday Docket
Justice Curry had one case but witnesses arrived too late for trial. The Monday docket at the water hall saw no action as the matinee was skipped and no other matters proceeded.
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Tuent
Usm
Justice Curry
Large retail firm assigns assets to preferred creditors
The firm Messrs. Ringener Bros. & Co. filed a deed of trust in the county clerk’s office, assigning assets to Ren. B. Rogers for preferred creditors. Liabilities total about 24,536.53 with similar assets, unlikely to fully pay under assignee sale. The move shocks locals as the business had been seen as solvent. A list of 58 creditors is given in payment order, including Wm. Rodenbeck, B. Rogers, C. Bohne, Field Sayer & Co., and many others. The Episcopal church bazar opened at the Newbouer building with arc lights and refreshments. Also notices the death of Dr. David Lasch of New Albany, aged 66, brother of C. Lasch, previously blind and long-time teacher at the Institute for the Blind in Louisville.
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Messrs
Ringener, Bros. & Co
County Clerks Office
Ren
Rogers
Wm. Rodenbeck
William Buckden
William Rodenbeck, Jr
Mary Wist
Halda Strute
Otto Schawe
Annie Metting
H. Metting
Chris. Goke
C. Bohne
M. J. Bowers
C. Schram
F. Fishkrobe
Gus. Ringener
F. Westerfield
Sam Neinast
F. Luckmeyer
H. Fischer
Reichardt
Becker & Co
H. Duebbe
Gus Jaster
B. Eldridge
Focke, Wilkins & Laing
Galveston
Weiss Bros
Crow, Hargedine & McKittrick & Co
St. Louis
Baer, Seasongood & Co
Missouri Rubber Co
Hill & Green
Beverley
Mass
Waters Pierce Oil Co
Keifer Bros. & Co
New Orleans
Bamberger, Bloom & Co
Louisville
Friest & Co
New York
Field, Sayer & Co
Boston
Parrot, Andrew & Co
Chicago
Lehmann & Son
Cincinnati
Mensing Bros. & Co
L. & H. Blum
C. Schepflin & Co
Plainfield
the Episcopal Church
Newbouer
A. & H. Harrison
Drew
New Albany
Indiana
David Lasch
C. Lasch
Institute For the Blind
Basser
Saxet Health Tonic Heals Severe Leg Sores in Texas
Rue Wheat of Dans Texas suffered external sores and lameness for over a year after failing treatments from Dallas physicians. He credits Saxet with quick improvement, noting healing in two weeks and regained strength and weight after trying the remedy.
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Dans
Tex
Dallas
Christmas Jewelry Display At Brentham Store
The Brentham store of L Bronen kant announces a remodeled showroom with a fine stock of jewelry watches clocks silver and plated ware. He invites shoppers to inspect the display and notes he offers discount prices while living up to his motto live and let live.
Removal Notice Shifts Stock to Connell Building
On January 1 1892 Kwoor and Scuaws will move their stock of goods into the Connell building next to R Gross music store, previously occupied by F A Eldridge.
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Connell
Washington County Democratic Convention Called For Delegates
The chairman of the Washin county Executive Committee calls a county convention at Brenham to meet at 2 on Saturday. Delegates will join the Senatorial Convention set for December 20. Precinct chairmen to send delegates.
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Baesham
Tex
Brenham
Senate
E G. Maetze
Beaureaganp Bayan
Washington County
Washin County
Ieee
Haner Sroxs
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Yaere
Wilkins Warehouse
Jessie Spaxx
Sandy Street
K. Jousson
Santa Claus
Kiber
Moses Austix Bryns
San Jacinto
M. J. Jacob
McQueen
Messrs. Reichardt, Becker
Cardus
Arrentios
Atrasper Satyiva
Don Caesar de Bazan
Grand Opera House
J. Tristram
Fredrick-Kissel
Julius Schmidt
Br C.F. Jenwa & Co
Drugeist
Burton
Tristram
Tae Brenham
Baysex
Texas Farm
Tianuch
Gent's Department
Burt & Co
Fine Shoes
W. Stuckert
J. L. Ammons
Ringener Bros & Co
Roorns
H. Fisher
E. L. Sutrey
Co. W. Hess
Washington
Fla EL Iridge
Nuwebes
Uc Fer
Rees
L. Latnxry
Peters
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