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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1891
Page
3
Local items report Fair Saturday trade with strong retail activity for the season. Several illnesses in Barton and a move of stock to Lyons. Green's Brigade reunion committee outlines banquet, military displays, and entertainment for February 21, with many veterans and families expected to attend.
A special meeting of the company is set for the 15th to elect officers. Engineer A Roch is noted as Assistant. An elegant indulgence will be served during the session.
The report says the military ball will be the grand affair of the season with veterans from across the compass traveling to attend. Adjoining towns will send fair companions to the Terpis chorean shrine as crowds are expected to overflow halls, prompting use of the Firemen’s Pavilion. The notice invites visitors to see the new building and notes free delivery on Tuesdays and Fridays from local merchants Jacop & Extrumer, Old Finney builds, promising quality and price guarantees.
Sixth annual reunion of Green's Brigade to be held in Branham Texas on Saturday February 21 1891. All members invited with 4 cent per mile rail fare. Secretary at Brenham Texas to notify. J G Rankin H H Boom secretary. President A T Threadgill.
Seed potatoes arrived with Early Rose Early Good Rich Hebron and Peerless varieties. Landreth onion setts and assorted groceries also offered. Bakery renamed and stocked on Sandy street with fresh bread cakes and daily groceries. Also whiskey and liquors advertised at the Santa Fe Saloon and O K Saloon. Note of debt collection via Searcy and Garrett for all outstanding accounts.
Brenham shoe retailer announces a large varied spring stock with the latest styles and claims prices will astonish buyers. The notice adds the store is next to J L Ammons and invites customers to visit for special offerings.
Two car loads of assorted spirits including brandy gin brandy cognac whiskey in bar rels half barrels and 10 and 5 gallon kegs were reported by F Krexlin.
One carload rust proof seed oats free of Johnson grass seed offered by L. J. Locster. Singers and singers all rejoice as Kiber's Cough Drops strengthen the voice.
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