Brenham News Review Highlights Socials and Local Notes
Crowds fill auction platforms near the railroad for Mr Murray Ball events. Brenham Greys report a royal time at their grand ball. Germania Club plans December 31 celebration for hall addition. Dr D S Chessher visits from Georgetown. local laundry openings. Jesse Harris, longtime Washington county resident, dies near Caldwell aged about 70. Johnny’s laundry opens. civil rights bill prompts a notable white vs Black exchange. A Cotton Buyer letters to Banner to explain cotton buyers’ grievances. Weather turns cold with 31 degrees. cotton trade active. Dr J E Morris visits from Bellville Beacon. Plows stolen from Wood & Low’s platform. many new wagons arrive. Jor Murray performs Kerry Gow at Opera House. Gabriel appears as a trombonist-like traveling dealer. Brenham market shows improved sales on Monday. 7 1/2 middling to 6 1/2 for grades. Brenham opens a cooper shop at Zeiss’s brewery. Ed Krebs proprietor.
Brenham News Briefs Reflect Weather Fire and Local Happenings
Rain began Wednesday night and lingered through Thursday with chill, minor fire damage reported at Mayor Kerr’s home. Brenham’s baker William Zeiss marks 23 years in business, while Simpsey Rocker’s funeral is noted. A new cotton picker and Mechanics Fire engine tests headline a busy local scene alongside district court readiness and festive events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Zeiss
Brenham
Hog theft and a shooting on L. B. Stockbridge farm
A man named Eli was caught stealing a hog near Washington and, when resisted, was shot by Tom Awbrey, leaving him alive with a badly damaged left arm. Eli was arrested and bonded for a court appearance before Squire Wyatt in Washington. The item also notes various local notices and political commentary on upcoming elections and public affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Necro Suor
Eli
L. B. Stockbridge
Washington
Tom Awbrey
Squire Wyatt
Narrow Escape at Kavanaughs Warehouse Fire
Marshal Doran spotted fire issuing from a chimney at Kavanaughs warehouse near the market. Farmers using the office for a camp had stoked a stove with dry wood. with Conley’s help the coal fire was soon put out. The article notes at least 100000 dollars of cotton stored on the platforms below the depot and lists various local real estate transfers and licenses. Advertisements fill the rest of the page offering clothing, tobacco, and other goods from local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Doran
Kavanaugh
Local Correspondence on Cotton Weights and Buyer Views
In Brenham 1878 readers hear arguments over cotton weighing and warehouse practices. Buyers and merchants debate weighing fairness, public weighers, and a proposed state remedy to guard against under or over weighing when cotton is stored and shipped, including weight guarantees within ten days.
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Biexian
Onler Tea
Cogmammamient Inn
Brenham
Coston Hove
Breaham
Williama
Pamionsdsrange
Breakam
Wallinsas
Pomona Griege
Npen
Israes
Diraham
Texas
Breeham
Wilgha
Boetise
Wei
Tillis
Seipies
Catton
Wiliams
Ratites
Orter
Ahi Ape
Trenbam
Aor
Capt
Williame
Bahai
Sminnes
Farmers call for fair weights in cotton trade plea
A letter urges farmers to unite against buyers who demand storage at specific warehouses and use faulty sample weights. It touts Jual Wilkins as an experienced weighman, backed by officials, and calls a meeting next Saturday to organize, with a pledge to ship cotton if weights are fair and honest dealing is ensured.
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Green B. Baum
Internal Revenue
U.S
W. H. Sinclair
Galveston
Brenham
Whart- Pie
Dave Dickson
Georgia
Jual Wikins
Oir
Austin
Burleson
Social Dance Preludes at New Dowellings and Mill Fire Update
The Sth inst social dance at the new dwelling of Louis Lehmann Jr. passed quietly with a pleasant mood. A boiler explosion at William Stewe’s cotton gin and grist mill caused concern but cleanup proceeds. A Spring Hill church rebuild talk has waned after initial subscriptions. The cold Monday and gusty wind from the North Pole area affected events. A ceremony by Rev. Geo Thoens featured Mr. John Distrams and Miss Stern with couples, but inclement weather kept some guests away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Hill
North Pole
Ida Diett
Geo. Thoens
John
Win. Lehde
Local Grocery and Farm Goods List
A damaged OCR list shows groceries and farm supplies with prices and items including eggs turkeys chickens lard coffee sugar rice dried apples molasses salt and onions. It also lists rough lumber shingles doors sashes blinds and window parts. The fragment reflects a general store catalog style from a historical period with varied units and vague pricing.
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Iacon
Clearsides
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D. S. Chessher
Georgetown
Caldwell
Jesse. Harris
Washington County
I. L. Hill
Fayette County
Germania Club
Johnston ‘Guards
Hempstead
Brentham Greys
Corros
J. E. Morris
Bellville Beacon
Basner
Dr. M
Beacon
Wood & Low
Jor Murray
Kerry Gow
Gamriel
Coorex Svor
Lorenz Zeiss’ Brewery
Ed. Krebs
Sandy Street
Talkerville
Frrae
Mechanics Fire Company
Freicur Brockape
Santa Fe
Sidney Hudson
Geo. Rowland
Rowland
Hudson
Unity Hall
Bellville
Presbyterian Sunday School
McFarland’s
District Court
Moore
Corx
aTiox
Turners Batt
Eldridge Hall
Turners
David Garrick
Horace Lingard
Weexey Carron
W. K. Lewis
New York
Wood
Mechanics Engine Company
Ant
Quitman
W. Walker
F. Walker
Wash Moore
Bastile
John Rutherford
Brennan
Cortex Cror
Bayxer
Austin County
Killough
New Year's Creek
McLennan
Joan A Ranpie
C. FL
T. J. Newnhett
Fayet
John D. Griz
T. W. Morviss
H. H. Dailep
W. Ta
S. PF
Austinhea
JR Hood
Menry Holmés
Isaac Jackson
E. F. Heard
A. P. Nelms
Chappell Hill
Roco
W. TP. Doran & Wife
W. R. MccGowen
Wilkins
H. M. Lewis
Taylor Smith
Emiline Brown
Thomas Crow
Cornelia Hubert
W. Tiemann
Sophie Lampe
L. Lehman
L. C. Strueve
H. M. Lockridge
L. E. Hill
Lewis McQueen
Harriet Elerbe
Charles Keen
Mary Harris
Lampey Linsay
Rosy Hubert
H.E. Brandes
Pauline King
Jordan Bailey
Ann Johnson
Harry Williams
Lucy A. Bailey
R. H. Lauderday
R. J. Craig
Russell Scott
Mary A. Sample
Scott Benson
Susan Gregsby
Henry Williams
Eliza Robinson
William Kieke
Emiline Stoltz
H. W. Wieepape
C. Husemann
H. Ketteler
Mina Wiesepape
C Alexander
Judy Paine
Harry Washington
Sallie McRee
J. A Brown
Francis E. Russ
Jackson
A. Newman
Hosea Building
Newman
Marburg Bro’s
Seal of
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J- A. Wilkins
H. Moldenhauer’s
D. W. Bloombrrght
Hosea
Messrs. S. H. Kirch & Co
Cooice Family
H. Moldenhauer
Pampell & Harrison's
Pampell & Harrison
Lapres
D. W. Bloombargius
Ae Buyer
Long
Cape Sable
Florida
Shark River
Biehae
Denmerky
Mayer
New Orleans
Qunsville
Robin Hood
Newbover Bros
Brussels
D. W. Bloombargh’s
H. Fisher
D. W. Bloombargh
Porarc Es
H. Moldenhauer's
Frank Evansich
Cotton Exchange
St. Charles
Quitman Streets
S. Harrison
Danger Ives
Wikket Report
Mosc
Coneee
Tes
Elie Ie
State of Texas
Hobarda
Hlentter
Bergen
Torna
Amlane
Marie
Jos A. Randle
Iexas
Craber
Tortius Bresham
Goel Bapaly Celar
Breabarn
Net Springs
Barca
Sibston
Gery
Vmids
Lnferta
John A
Cocner
Maine Street
Houston
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Eatire
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