Red Men Elect Officers and Hold Oyster Supper
Shabona Tribe No 20 Improed Order of Red Men held a Monday meeting with semi annual officer elections. L M Simon was chosen Sachem Wm Morriss Sr S W C Henderson J S Harrison Prophet C H Carlisle K of W C H Carlisle Jr C of R C H Eddy Collector C H Carlisle Trustee The group also staged an oyster supper with a contest that split into raw stewed fried and a repeat cycle. Prophet Harrison offered 25 dollars to any Red Man who could eat five soda crackers in five minutes without liquid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Simon
Wm. Morriss
W. C. Henderson
H. Harrison
C. H. Carlisle
W. C
Harrison
Sagamore
Polly
Local News From Brenham and Nearby Areas
A fine girl was born to Mr and Mrs Adolph Jahnke Monday morning. The Lion Drug Store window was damaged in the Grecrather melee at Christmas. A northbound train breakdown near Bellville caused several hours delay. John Meyer, a pauper at the county farm, died Monday of pneumonia. Franke’s hardware stock moved from the Postoffice to the Fischer building on Rev. A. Allen’s Hempstead mission. A preacher tonight at Zion Baptist. New Year’s reception plans noted. Artillery Company in West Main and Boon begins erection of a new armory to be ready next meet. Suvenir Brenham ladies discuss troubles. a woman described her husband’s illness and leaving children alone. Gov appoints A. Me Walthall as judge of the Thirty-fourth judicial district, replacing C. M. Buckler. Walthall related to Senator Walthall L. Jones. A colored man jailed for publishing a libelous editorial. appeal and release details. Eugene Burt’s life hangs in balance with a January hanging for murder of his wife and two children.
Christmas Box Delivers Surprising Electric Lamp Gift
Sunday electrician C H Eddy of Brenham Compress, Oil and Manufacturing Co received a Christmas present by Express from Western Electrical Supply Co of St Louis. The box appeared cigars in size but inside held two incandescent lamps each containing a single cigar sealed in the globe. The world printed on the globe claimed the lamps burn longer than the cigars. The gift proved advertising clever but disappointing. A second box of long Havana fillers arrived Monday from the same address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Eddy
Brenham Compress, Oil and Manufacturing Company
Express
Western Electrical Supply Company
St. Louis
Eddy
Brenham Furniture Showcases Texas Mahogany Center Table
The Houston Post reports Brenham Manufacturing Company produced a center table from Texas mahogany grown on their timber lands. The wood, once thought foreign, is claimed superior to Mexican varieties for strength and color. The table is elegant and artistically ornamented, reflecting local industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenham Furniture
United States
The
Post
Brenham Manufacturing Company
Lone Star
Texas
Houston Post
Betrothal Celebrated For Miss Jennie Lewin and Mr Joseph Proskauer
A Sunday evening gathering at the residence of Mr and Mrs R Gross on West Main Street celebrated the betrothal of Miss Jennie Lewin to Mr Joseph Proskauer from Paris. The event featured music conversation and refreshments with Christmas decorations and cheerful guests. Miss Lewin is sister to Julius and Sigmund Lewin and to Mrs R Gross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Lewin
Joseph Proskauer
R. Gross
West Main Street
Miss Lewin
Messrs
Julius and
Sigmund Lewin
Proskauer
Paris
Third Annual Ball Enjoyed by Athletic Club Members
The Athletic club held its third annual ball on Monday evening to honor Terpsichore. Guests praised the decor music and dancing with elaborate decorations, a grand opening march and champagne punch. Attendance was high, with programs exhausted and committees listed for reception arrangement and floor duties.
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Euterpe
Terpsichore
Athletic Club
L. Z. Harrison
Bertha Becker
Hettie Harrison
Hester Abbott
Mabel Harrison
Caine
Dacien
Home Sweet Home
Mumm
Wm. Lusk
Pros.t
Chas. Wilkins
H. Lusk
C. S. Botts
Ben Bassett
J. C. Fischer
W. H. Abbott
D. C. Williams
Theo. Low
Tom Holland
Abe Harrison
Fred Amsler
E. P. Curry
Lee Curry
Chas. Carlisle
Christmas Aftermath Reflects Sobering City After Festivities
A local summary notes holiday excess fades as the city shifts from fireworks and firewater revelry to workaday calm. Several nonfatal accidents from fireworks are reported, including Burns to Mrs. Smith and injuries to Julian McFarland and Alex Griffin. Remaining revelers begin a recovery period as nine days of drizzle end and sunshine returns.
Dance Honors Mr and Mrs Emil Muery at Ger mania Hall
A complimentary dance in Ger mania hall celebrated the wedding of Mr and Mrs Emil Muery with a large turnout of married couples. The evening featured an extended program of music and dancing, ending after midnight, praised as a delightful social event. An Arbor Day discussion followed at Brenham school board meeting with Flora Guy elected a teacher in colored schools and support for an Arbor Day planting plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germania Hall
Emil Muery
Brenham
Flora Guy
Mrs Kohltfarber Dies After Lingering Illness at 7
Mrs Kohltfarber aged 7 died at the home of her son in law F E Reue in Prairie Hill after a long illness. She suffered paralysis for years. The will was set for 2 p m today and the remains were to be buried in the Methodist Cemetery at Prairie Hill. Deceased leaves three grown children Mrs L Knox Mrs F E Reue both of Prairie Hill and Louis Kohltfarber of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Hill
Louis Kohltfarber
Washington
Pastor Moers Undergoes Successful Bone Surgery
Rev W A Moers of the German Methodist church was confined with bone cancer in the leg. Dr R E Graul led the operation with Doctors York Williamson and Lockett assisting, five inches of dead bone removed, antiseptic procedure, patient improving and hopeful to resume duties soon. The Southern Mercury office in Dallas was destroyed by fire last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Moers
German Methodist Church
R. E. Graul
York, Williamson and Lockett
The
Southern Mercury
Pops
Texas
Dallas
Christmas Program Brings Joy to Baptist Sunday School
Members of the Baptist Sunday School held a Christmas entertainment in the Athletic era rooms on Tuesday. The impromptu program featured Little Miss Ina Eldridge and Mamie Perry recitations, a trio by Mr. and Mrs. Wyman and Mrs. West, and an essay on Memory by Hon. Harry Haynes. Refreshments followed as children enjoyed free play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Sunday School
Ina Eldridge
Mamie Perry
Haynes
Star Concert Company Draws Meager Attendance at Grand
A Belton Star Concert performance Tuesday night drew a small audience, despite strong notices. Willie Beckett, Prof. Raphael Koester, and Miss Tillie James delivered notable work, especially Beckett’s expressive timing. Also noted were upcoming local events including an Athletic Club dance to close the year and a postponed joint Christmas program by Christian and Presbyterian Sunday schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Concert Company
Belton
Perse
Persnaitle
Christian and
Presbyterian
Notice in Probate Final Account of F Krentzlin
The State of Tsxam to the Sheriff or Constable of Washington County commands publication of notice to all interested parties. L Schroeder administrator requests discharge from administration of the estate of F Krentzlin. A final settlement will be considered at the county court in Brepham on January 17, 1898. Published in the Brenham Banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tsxam
Amy Constable
Washington County
L. Schroeder
F. Krentzlin
F. Krentelin
Brenham
Welbingee
Aid County Court
Bhy Court
Brepham
O. A. Sexard
Oto County Court
Rand
Yeal
Mid Court
Aes
Smat
Clack County
Washingion Fc
Also Mentioned on This Page
RED Men
Adolph Jahnke
Lion Drug Store
Grecrather
Bellville
John’ Meyer
Ih. Franke
Postoffice
Fischer Building
A. AuLen
Hemp Stead
Lincoln Baptist Association of ‘Texas
Zion Baptist Church
Tee Artillery Company
Suvenir Brenham
Fears & Teterfoot
A. Me Walthall
Pecos City
Reeves County
Thirty-fourth Judicial District
C. M. Buckler
Eetate
Walthall
L. Jones
Galveston Times
Criminal Court of Appeals
W.H. Noble
Eugene Burt
Austin
Lewin Betrothal
Dr. B. B. Minor
John Watson
Ed. Healy
Joe Smith
N. Cinnamon
J. B. York
A.D. Milroy
Fred McFarland
L. G. Bassett
Chas. Felder
Seth N. Mayfield
Harry Eldridge
C. Fischer
Fred Martin
Chas. L. Wilkins
T. A. Holland
Cal. G. Botts
J.C. Fister
Janisz
Julian McFarland
Lemm
Alex Griffin
Germamnia Ball
Emil Milery
the School Board
Mrs. Kohitfarber
Baptist Sunday Scho
the Star Concert Company
Brenham Banner
Teague
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