County Court Action and Local Tax Adjustments
The Houston and Texas Central railway refunds $1032.30 for overpaid taxes and county officials approve various court, jail, and precinct actions. Precinct No 6 created, Gray's school house to host court, and jurists and officers appointed. Items include ferriage rates, scrip registration, and multiple small county expenditures. Also a theater notice praises Miss Herndon for a strong two hour performance with high audience acclaim. Thread 5 cents per spool advertised at C A Potters store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Houston and Texas Central Railway
Sayles
W. R. Tom Made
B. A. Watson
Wallace Kerr
John Bremer
Jno
Gray's School House
C.G. Campbell
J. S. Williams
J. H. Hutchinson
Mr. H. Williams
R. S. Booker
W. F. Garrett
Ee S. Booker
M. H. Williams
Adrian Testard
Sam Stone
Fire destroys oil mill near Brenham depot
Fire at about 1 40 Friday morning razed an oil mill and its engines east of the Brenham depot, owned by Giddings & Giddings. The mill and machinery, idle for years, were uninsured. loss estimated at $2,500 for the building and minor damage to equipment. Origin unclear, possible incendiary act or trespassers seeking shelter. Nearby items note hog law, public schools, and local notices amid a busy local column.
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Mess. Giddings & Giddings
Official Directory fragment lists precinct officers and city officials
The fragment shows names for precinct officers including judges and constables, and city roles such as mayor, assessor, collector, secretary, and aldermen. It mentions precincts and various individuals like J. A. Traylor and H. Li McClung among others.
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Hol Imann
J. F. Pviatioes
Nae Moore
J. c. Cain
Gee
John Carlisle
J. A. Traylor
H. Li McClung
O. Canin Ceetibie
A. Watson
Willis McMahon
W.T. Willie
G. A. Mayo
Monroe
P. Kerr
R. Hoffman
Froz
F. eSward
E. Reichardt
Toil and Be Happy in Industry Spirit
The Christian at Word cites Ruskin on toil as the path to knowledge and food. A poor man with a large family says he would not change his daily labor for a million dollars, loving work more than rest. He has spent decades among workers and embraces industry, finding happiness in toil and conquering laziness.
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Thergate
the Central
Rutherford
Messrs Kirch & Co
Fieckels
Alabama
Mississippi
Tom Coutiss
Ruskin
The Ave, Symbols, and Sacred Language of Affection
The author extols Ave heads and an application as the language of love and faith. It likens it to the substance of things hoped for and calls it the seal of a father's blessing, the witness of a mother's love, and the gate to a lover's heaven. It urges those with limited means to seek a good, noble life outside grand structures.
Frugal Barrel Craft Raises Fire Hazard Concerns
A DIY note describes converting an old coal oil barrel into a makeshift cooking barrel by burning inside, removing coals, and cooling inverted. The method warns of fire risk and smoke, with no safety guidance.
Goods and Groceries and Masonic Notices
A fragment lists goods and wholesale groceries including bacon sugar and dried goods with prices and quantities. The text also notes meetings for Lockett Encampment No 12 and several Masonic lodges with dates and halls in Brenham and surrounding areas.
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Taxxte
Seeteassessout
Blesseers
Bacon
Cears
Bremktaat
Eeiece
Coffen Permick
Carter Lowe
Lockett
Odd Fellows Hall
Graham
Eath Brenham
Ham Lodge
Fellows
Rural wisdom on frugal farming and secret keeping
The article advises farmers to avoid the credit system and buy in bulk, storing a ready supply to cut costs. It urges prudent spending, keeping a locked store room, and argues goods by the package can be cheaper in cities. It notes the value of true friends and discretion in conversation.
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Log Nancy
Main Street
Baine
MccAdoo
Csman
Gossi
Circus dream and market notes across a crowded page
A mixed collage reports a anxious mother at a circus gate and a chaotic scene with a shoe damaged by a fraught crowd. It also notes Texas sheep and orange crop hopes, a fox’s hole discovery, and quirky lines about law, a dog butler at a senator’s shore, with local ads on seeds, groceries, and household goods.
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Commissioners’ Court
Schilling
Greys
Tus
Goon
Own & Co
Tne
George Grater
Dorsteay
Presbyterian Church
A. M. White
Galveston
Railroad
Douglas Street
Wilson
Tex
Nuaskrymex
Tom Contixs
Coton
W. T. Andress
Leen
H. M. Lewis
Gesiastry
Louis Simon ‘ Gah
Washington
Hustrsville
Hutchinson
Washington County
Industrial Institute
Huntsville
McAdoo
F. W. Becker
Brenham
Austin
Hoc’ Wari
Werexey
W. E
Lewis
New York
Wood
H. W. Graber
Watchmaker and Jeweler
Brenham, Texas
Jackson
Commissioners’s Court
Miss
Heexpox
Opera House
Herndon
Hiawatha
Sir Peter
Lady Teazle
Miss Herndon
Gay Spanker
Jane Coombs
Deborah
C. A. Potter's Cheap Cash Store
Baxner
Brenham i
Miss Nancy
SFR
Capt. Williams
Independence
Willand Bezwer
el- Vert
Uncle Sam
Uncle Sem
Ellert
J. Tristram
C. A. Porter
C. A. Potter
D. W. Broonparcu & Co
Graball
C. A. Porrenr's
Official Directory
Sakic
United Friends of Temperance
Pomona Grange
Brenham Grange
Monty Ie Apa
Ieee Fire
Brenham Hodk and Ladder Co
No. Ia
Setshies Gees
CLU
Circus
Boston Courier
Seircus
Phage
Ray Bor
Texas
Ohio
California
Nueces
Union
Lebanon
Sharon
New Haven
Milford
Dennimoff
Pennsylvania
Florida
North
Galveston Ghaliesitt
D. W. Broomsaren & Co
C. W. Kranpen's
Sucar House
Texas Sugar
J. A. Wilkins
Broomsance & Co
C. W. Kraenen
Rice &c
EL Salley’s
Crofts Gloucestershire Sauce
C. W. Klaeden
Joan A. Ranpre
B. Eldridge & CO
Avery
Best Brogan
D. W. Bloomsard & Com
E. Lee
Craenes E. Fs
Jost
D. W. Broommason
Dobbin
Elestric Song
Voss’ . Voss
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