Local Intelligence notes from Washington county and beyond
J D Giddings returns from Galveston and Houston. visits by Mlss Mattie and Eudora Traynham of Chappell Hill. Plans for a Purim Masquerade ball by Hebrew citizens. Court actions include a change of venue to Austin county and several trials with not guilty verdicts. Local farming, businesses, and social events fill the town notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wows Adm
J. D. Giddings
Galveston
Houston
Mliss Mattie
Eudora Traynham
Chappell Hill
Parks
Cxauriox
George Hirschterg
Navasota
George
Jo. Collins
Austin County
Yustenway
Tempstead
J. Manly
Neltonville
W. C. Clemons
Travia
G. C. Bell
Bellville
M. Bell
Kentucky Ridge
M. A. Healy
Disreter
Turner
Jules A. Randle
George Ewing
Shooting incident and local notes from Austin County
Austin County Ste. Travis January 29 1877 report details a shooting after a court outing near Bellville. Mr Allen denied coercion and threatened violence before shooting. Dr Hober treats the wounded man and hopes to save his arm. The note includes local option petition plans Beat No 1 and a delayed Methodist parsonage project due to lumber and access issues. Also mentions Bellville festival and wagons for sale by James A Wilkins.
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Bellville
Campbell
Allen
Whitley
Hober
Travis
Semprouins
Buckhorn
Raccoon Bend
Brenham
Local notes on merchants and visitors brighten the day
From Thursday’s Daily a brief report notes Mr. Bloomberg’s handsome stock of goods displayed and popular with customers. S. R. Blair of Bellville called at the office, complimenting a fresh appearance. Teese and Dr. Upshaw of Gay Wilh also mentioned.
Poling Light and Cockpit at Holmes & Prindle Saloon
The Revonvine Lade in Houston by Holmes & Prindle attracts crowds after work with a billiard room above and a rear cockpit amphitheatre where three to five hundred spectators observe cock fighting as a main decision nears. Also includes a testimonial from Maj. A. F. Wooley praising Simmons Liver Regular after long liver ailment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes & Prindle
Houston
Chanticleer
A. F. Wooley
Kingston, Georgia
Warning on Counterfeit Medicines From Holloway Co
Hortuwar & Co warning the public against counterfeit Holloway medicines. The notice claims imitators mimic their trademark and signature of agent Jos. Haydock. It urges readers to demand genuine boxes with matching signatures and threatens legal action to stop fraud.
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Eck
Holloway
Jos. Haydock
Ferony
Bar of Justice
Pe Te Dock
Servanta, Dely. Hortuwar & Co
Geo. P. Burke
St. Paul Fire Insurance Co
Orr
St. Paul Insurance Co
Gen
P. Burke
K. Collins
Jidéwic Austin Co
Texas
Besches German Syrup Promises Cough Cure Evidence
The advertisement claims Besches German Syrup cures severe coughs colds and throat lung diseases with proof offered by a 10 cent sample bottle. It states three doses relieve any case and promotes sale by Krebs Luba & Co Brenham Texas with a February date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Besches
Germany
Kr.eb. Luba & Co
Brenham
Texas
febaTi
Notice to Kruger in Suit for Money Owes
Legal writ requires publication in a Washington county newspaper three successive weeks for Christian Kruger to appear in Brenham on February 26 next to answer a claim by B. Hoffman for fifty nine dollars and twenty eight cents from 1874. If no local newspaper exists, publish in nearest county newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KR. Hoffman
Christian Kroger
Washington
Lereef
Christian Kruger
Brenham
BR. Hoffman
Hoffman
Kruger
Erin
Ander
T.O. Hynes
O. Crozier
Constable
Tutt's Hair Dye Offers Natural Looking Color
Advert says Tutt's fair Dye gives a soft glossy hair color without detection. It promises natural appearance and renewed vitality to worn hair, claiming to be an unmatched imitation of nature.
Frort Tevs Planting Offer for Trees and Shrubs
Gentlemen wishing to plant fine fruit trees or ornamental shrubs may have a bill filled on advantageous terms by calling at the Basses office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basses
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Tostis—Locan
Methodist
T. W. Rogers
W. M. Roerss
C. M. Locax
Washington County
Rogers
Sanday’s
Prisonau
Joseph Watson
Nelzonville
Jackson Masberry
Boyles
Rasberry
Hutchinson
Comanche
D Jamez K. Ross
Hearne
Lebanon, Tenn
E. I. Norton
Louis Simons
Giddings
W. M. Aven
Wacuixeton County
Trouston
Camptown
Columbia
Kaates
Kamien
Frater
Buddy
Sissy
Burn
Morrison
Wedowtay
Central Hotel
W. A. Stuckert
Weley
Yesterpay
W. T. Campbell
Messrs. Burns
Nelsonville
Kleaden
Pampell
Simon
M. Josermr Wintiass
Goodwin
Presley
Gay Hill
J. E. Haddon
F. M. Wood
Opelika
Alabama
Snep Vierrors
B. Sears
R. C. Burleson
Opera House
United States
Peabody Fund
State of
McIntyre
Axer
Sellers
Ladies Christian Aid Society
Randle Hall
Rosedale
Oak Hill
Fairview
W. L. Shellburne
Shellburne
Joseph H. Farr
C. W. Newnan
Weller County Courier
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Waster
Wasear
Armel
J. H. McLean
Chesnut St
St. Louis
Jas. A. Wilkins
Iphestate OF Texas
Fun Ube
Wrights
South
Houston & Texas
Gulf of Mexico
State OF Texas
Greight Trai
Palltian's Palace
St. Louie
MK & T Ry
Texas& Pacific R.y
Thia Road
MK & T
Denison
Hoonibal
Chicago
Fort Scott
Kansas City
Texas & Pacific
Sherman
Cairo
Memphia
GH &3 A
San Antonio
GH & H
Texas Central Bay
H& TC
Manchester
Eastern
Broadway
J. B. Robertson
Pass
North Third St. St. Louis
A. Allee
Clark Street
Chicgo
Nick Holmes
Southeastern
Burnett
Cincinnati
Ohio
J. R. Coffin
Southern Pass
Chattanooga
Tenn
ME & T Railway
New York
Hnannibal
Waldo, Gen'l, Pass, & Freight Agt
Houston, Texas
Ininraxnh
Baylor University
Tena
T. C. Clay
Nce
Han Ns Ned
A.J Robertson
Ian? Owain
Srde University
Chappell Will, Texas
Foxecutiona
Bmaca Hiver
Datitude
Brenwam
Hailway
Dustin
State Capitol
Thea
Ford
Union
Europe
J. Worth & Co
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Naswu St
Sam Tirden
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