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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1888
Page
7
Brenham residents read on about light and road conditions, new livery stable work to begin, spring dress goods arriving, and a variety of local happenings. Reports mention marriages planned, gas and electric light debates, a civil engineer Moouz’s death, and a brigade reunion setup.
At its last regular meeting the Connor Hose company voted to buy 30 pairs of rubber boots for members, to be paid from the treasury. The article urges gravel pavement for Brenham, rail cooperation for hauling, and notes a destitute Mississippi family, a local cheese and sausage shop, and a German lady’s death linked to Dr Heesavner. It also covers an auction of Meyer stock, Bacon controversy, Donnelly book agency in Austin county, a masquerade ball at Frohsinn, and a planned German trip by local residents next April.
Public notice commands Sheriff to summon Louis Roberson for divorce proceedings filed January 2 1888 by Eflen Roberson. Case 6552 in Washington County District Court Brenham Texas sets marriage November 22 1574 and abandonment around 1880 with decree sought. Publication required for four weeks in Brenham Banner.
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