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Newspaper

Brenham Weekly Banner

Location

Brenham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1891

Page

8

Local notices and trades mark bustling year end

Fray is a legal holiday so banks close. A New Year ball is planned in Berlin with Voss' band. Jno B Vixson sold the Threadgill homestead near Teas Hill for 6000 dollars to Jas Burke who plans a summer resort there. Jno B Wisson and A D Williams part with the Jackson homestead near Chappell Hill for 315 acres at 25 per acre.

Berlin Voss’ Band Jno B. Wisson A. D. Williams D. Jackson Chappell Hill Mr. Jackson Austin Jxo. B. Vixson Jas. G. Burke Galveston AT. Threadgill Place Burke

Washington County politics and fire case notes

W. W. Seaner, candidate for State Senator, returned from Giddings where District court was held. An investigation into the November 8 fire reveals a firefighter turned state’s evidence naming a merchant Kirschner with heavy insurance on stock. Also notes a medical cure ad for catarrh and mentions Georgia legislature funding Milledgeville girls industrial school.

W. W. Seaner Esc Democratic Party Giddings Jones Kirschner Georgia Girls’ Industrial School Milledgeville

Auction notice announces Brenham traders inventory sale

The entire stock of merchandise from Ringe ner Bros & Co of Brenham Texas has been transferred to a trustee for creditors and will be sold in quantities at or below cost. Ben. 5S. Roorns, Trustee. Also Santa Fe Saloon advertises open hours. Hog sale listed with a hundred fat hogs near Brenham at Bob Gillespie’s place. price disclosed on application. Contact W. S. Nepierr for details.

Hali Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo Ringener Bros & Co Brenham Texas Roorns Bob Gillespie Price

Notice of Dissolution of Between & Blackburn Photographers

Notice states the firm Between and Blackburn photographers is dissolved by mutual consent with W H Snell retiring and D E Blackburn continuing the business at the old stand The senior thanks the public and asks continued support for the junior. signature D E Beacksurn

Blackburn W. H. Snell D. E. Blackburn W. Ho. Se D. E. Beacksurn

State News Highlights From Texas and Nearby Areas

The column reports on a Blossom residence fire and Hatton commercial losses, Velasco artesian well output about 300000 gallons daily, and Bank of England bullion holdings. It notes the Austin Globe shifting to Chautauqua use, a Dallas shooting after a dispute, cowboys hijacking a southbound train near San Antonio, and local bonds and business filings. A Fort Worth robbery at Gill Edge saloon leaves J W Robbins robbed of about 125 dollars and a watch.

Velasco Bank of England International and Great Northern San Antonio Buda Chicago Pullman Tyler County Wilson The Dallas and Oak Cliff Company G. W. Blabon John A. Bull A. L. Kaub William George Henry Fox Pennsylvania T. L. Marsalis B. Blankenship J. T. Trezevant Dallas Philharmonic Club of Victoria Blakester Manufacturing Company Illinois T. L. Hollandgreen Fort Worth Neely J. W. Robbins Hollandgreen Robbins

Local Classifieds Note Mixed Goods and Notices

Just Received items list produce imports and foods with prices and suppliers. Loss notice for a small black dog with collar and reward. sale of real estate on Church Street and corner Baker Jefferson in Mas. Also Morgan's Inhaler advertised as a ready cure. Fine cigars at Santa Fe Saloon. buggy harness offered by C W Hess.

Church Street Baker and Jefferson Streets M. J. Masurx

Holiday Goods at Cost at West Side Drug Store

A drug store on West side of the public square, formerly Dr. Rogers, advertises a stock of holiday goods at cost and invites customers to call and examine. Also seeks a good white cook and a house girl with no English requirement. Also notes a car load of liquors recently received from Frep Wholesale Liquor Dealer, including brandy gin whiskey all grades in various containers.

Public Square Murs Hener Stone Frep Wholesale

Local Grocer Advertising Mixed Nut and Candy Stock

A small newspaper item notes a vendor offering a variety of goods including oranges coconuts Brazil nuts almonds fancy candies preserves jellies and firecrackers with a call to inquire while stock lasts. H Fisher signs the notice.

H. Fisher

Liquors Arrive in Barrels and Kegs for Local Store

Liquors arriving in two car loads including Brandies Gins Blackberg Brandy French Cognac Whiskey all grades in barrels half barrels and 10 and 5 gallon kegs announced by F Krenzur for local sale.

F. Krenrzur

Liquor Stock Slashed As Cotton Prices Fall Brenham Sale

Joseph Fischl of Brenham announces a wholesale reduction in liquor prices due to low cotton prices and tight money. Liquors previously $2 per gallon are now $1.76, $2.50 items drop to $2, $4 liquors reduced to $3.25, with all higher grades cut proportionately.

Joseph Fischl Brenham

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