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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1891
Page
5
Tar Baxxen patrons receive well wishes for the new year. The old folks ball at Germania Sunday night drew a large, cheerful crowd. District convention attendees, Sunday school masquerade, convalescence news, and local business updates fill a crowded scene with social and civic activity.
At a Austin county convention in Bellville on December 26 delegates were chosen to attend the Brenham senatorial convention on December 29 to nominate a successor to the late Senator Maetze. Resolutions urged backing W. W. Searcy for senator, support R. Q. Mills for US senator, oppose district changes, and urge publication of the convention vote. A separate note reports R. L. Barnes of Waco setting a state record by killing 92 of 100 birds in a live-bird shooting contest.
Promotes a veterinary medicine from Jensen & Co. for animal health emergencies. Claims the product prevents animal deaths by colic and other illnesses and recommends keeping a bottle on hand. Includes exhortations to obtain the remedy at Jos. Tristram and provides pricing details.
CF. Jensen £ Co. Burton Texas posted these notes from Tristram Col L A Ellis Austin Texas. Of 168 sick animals only one died. We always stun hand and would not be without St. Aid.
At the residence of Mr Jas Giddings Monday night a refined reception greeted his Sunday school class. About twenty couples were royally entertained and praised the host and hostess for the charming manner of their hospitality.
The 12th Senatorial District convention met in the Board of Trade rooms with Judge Beau regard Bryan presiding. Delegates from Austin Burleson Washington Fort Bend and Waller counties were seated and Searcy of Fort Bend nominated for Senator by acclamation. R Q Mills was named for broader support and Mills' election to the U S Senate urged. The two thirds rule was adopted for nominations and adjournment followed.
Advertisement notes Jensen's Chicken Powder as the best and cheapest remedy for chicken cholera and other diseases, claiming it increases egg production. Sold for 25 cents a box at J. Tristram.
Mr. T. N Gowray leaves yesterday for Montgomery county to make it his future home. Friends regret his departure but send best wishes for his success. He cites scarcity of deer and turkey as the main reason, noting his lifelong Texas hunting roots and desire to habitat closer to game opportunities.
In Clay Station on a Christmas night Dan Sanders was killed when Dennis Ashley slashed his throat with a pocket knife during a quarrel. Ashley was arrested and jailed in Burleson County Caldwell.
At the district convention on Tuesday Lieutenant Governor Pendleton praised the late Senator Mills for war and legislative service. Senator Tyler and Maj. Ragsdale also lauded Mills and lauded W. W. Searcy and other figures. A letter from Gentsabout details a rheumatism case benefiting from Saxet in Dallas dated February 10, 1890.
A Brenham editorial laments local reluctance to sign a petition against Santa Fe mismanagement and late trains. It cites cowardice in backing road safety measures while noting widespread complaints about service and delays. The piece contrasts civic courage with the region’s trend of avoiding public action.
Mr J G Aiken and Dr R B Tamplin, traveling from Alabama to Chappell Hill, were forced to stop on a desolate road. Two robbers demanded money after Aiken recovered his pistol from an overcoat, and both men walked to Brenham arriving early Wednesday. No further details on Tamplin appear.
A potanper was shot in the arm during a Christmas celebration near Chappell Hill. Drs Gevers and Williamson attended the wounded member and performed an amputation.
Sugar Coated Yeast offers five dollars for the best loaf bread made with their product by Brenham or nearby bakers. One loaf per entrant with maker’s name should be sent to Brockschmidt and Hobbs store by Thursday at 6 o clock. Awards announced by committee and results published. Distributions of loaves to the worthy poor follow unless the maker prefers to keep them.
The County Clerk issued licenses for the week ending Wednesday afternoon December 30 1891. Couples include W Graffo and Emma Smith Peter Lewis and Eliza Hunt G R Kerr and Mallie Davis Ferrell and Hattie Hubert Frank Derrick and Annie Black C F Hughes and L M Collins Melvin Turner and Mary Taylor Wm Gathron and Fannie Jones Willis Johnson and Mallie Naylor Lewis Walker and Mollie Fortune W Burkhead and Callie Saxton Ollie Roberson and America Gill Harry Smith and Mrs Pink Gates Edward Hill and Parthenia Toland Austin Burkhead and Susan Tarver Frank Dickson and Martha Turner Celsus Toland and Sallie McQueen I L Watford and Hattie Morrison Stephen Williams and Francis Martin Shadwick Felder and Estella Kinlaw Gustav Brown and Mrs Mary Wilson Frederick Wi and Wilhelmic Bosse Louis Stoerner and Burgerbach Yacketi and Georgia Anna Daniel Frederich Heldmann and Henrietta Schmidt horst.
GIDDINGS GRIST reports Mr. George Jones and Mr. Paul Kirschner arrested for setting fire to a brick block last November. Examining trials began with circumstantial evidence. Two witnesses placed them near a gasoline stove at the time of the explosion. Peter Thompson's store burned in Lexington with about $2500 damage and $1700 insurance. Christmas passed quietly. Repwoop.
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