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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1878
Page
3
Local notes report a well attended Tugnop event at the Central Rome on Motley evening, though turnout was dimmed by Wednesday weather. Roads and markets see little activity with streets being cleaned and few wagons awaiting farming supplies.
The district court convicts Henry Williams and Lucius Hollins for thefts with two and five year penitentiary terms. White defendant Joseph Eiler fined for assault. Several murder and theft cases set for July, with extensive indictments and witness issues. Police parade prompts disorder as a city marks uniformed force absence and Tom Collins pursuit. Mayor's Court fines include a dollar assessment after a skirmish and two white men fined 25 and 18 dollars for intrusion on families. Joint Stick Association Patrons of Husbandry holds a meeting at the Opera House with 20000 capital and 105 percent last year dividends as council meets.
A garbled summary reports a mayor granting a pistol permit and a fatal accident at Wood and Low as well as a violent death near Seidel's store. District Court discusses colored murder cases while police handle disturbances at Testard's stable. Several injuries and fatalities are noted with minimal detail.
A Sunday city stroll by a Basser representative reveals a thriving diverse neighborhood with new hand made houses and thriving gardens. Reports describe blustery wind, dusty streets, and lively shop life plus upcoming entertainments and pavement improvements.
The report details Tom Robinson, a Black man held on two indictments, arraigned in District Court and dismissed on a motion, then released after an additional indictment surfaced. He was recaptured after attempting to flee by burying in a jailhouse fire and is held again to await trial. The notice also lists local real estate transfers and various small items, including ads and notices from the Washington County community.
Cornweil presided with mayor and aldermen. The bridge fund was redirected to general street improvements. Finance Committee to pay Dr. Minkwitz scrip from bond fund. Bills approved include Singletary & Co Lumber Fox Watrous and others. Sloan census pay fixed. Crane charge dismissed. Mayor ordered to discharge W J Jackson. January salaries approved.
Remember This in the time of ear for Poon montia Lung Fever Coughs Colds and fatal results of predisposition to Consumption. Hoschee's German Syrup has continued in this neighborhood for years without failure to care. Three doses relieve the first ease and a sample bottle is offered. Regular size 75 cents, trial 25 cents.
A West End woman refuses to wear a wristwatch until she can verify that the clocks have no dogs. Police report notes the unusual condition as a safety precaution in the neighborhood.
Exators report on ords at a meeting referencing multiple uses of available funds. Officials discuss planning, timelines, and potential allocations amid community concerns.
An old advertisement extols Parker's Ginger Tonic for digestive relief and vitality, claiming swift benefit for stomach, liver, and breathing issues. It also promotes a hair tonic as fashionable, healthful, and root-nourishing, promising restored color and lustrous hair. The copy pressures readers to buy from a local druggist and notes a saloon with pure liquors.
A notice states that percena are notified not to archase a promissory note dated January 1 1879 payable to Jeah Hall Davis by J A Wilkins. The note for fifteen hundred dollars was paid in full. Brenham February 8 1879.
The undersigned will sell seed and related items from BERMAN Fis and SOHNE UROS CO at St Lota Ma. UHNE U in St. Lowing H. FISHER, Bronhain, Tera jan?s déwitn. Bids from interested buyers for forage seed and beans may be submitted at the auction site.
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