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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1891
Page
3
Local items report new livery stables in Chappell Hill, corn planting in the area, a notable stray ox case in Giddings, twins born near the Dever place, and knights of Pythias and Templars activities. A Santa Fe freight incident and aTemple board-bill dispute are also noted along with warm community updates.
Capt. T. C. Clay of Independence reported a Tuesday runaway near Rippetoe Hill. James Clay and sister Sue Attie were thrown from a two horse vehicle when breast strap broke causing a crash. James scraped and unconscious, Sue bruised and near walking impairment. both spared serious harm. Capt. Clay thanks German residents for aid.
Citizens of Brenham and nearby areas are invited to a Military Ball at Firemen's Park on Saturday night to honor Tom Green’s Brigade veterans. I N Bettison elected 1st assistant chief of Brenham Fire Department after Capt Sloan’s death. Cotton market dull with prices dropping. county on 8,000 bales on hand, potential $40,000 impact on farmers. advocates urge diversification to truck farming amid weevil issues and good railroad access.
The Brenham Fire Department hosted a Friday night banquet at its headquarters for Green's Brigade veterans. County Attorney B S Rogers crafted a series of impromptu toasts as the crowd enjoyed an elegant spread and warm hospitality. Also, four tramps caused a brief Union depot scare as they sprinted away from a sidetrack. E L Jackson, jailed on incest and infanticide charges, was partially freed for an examining trial and later searched, uncovering a steel saw and keys he claimed to have made from glass as deputies suspect further escape plans.
Major E C Woodruff reports the Brenham Light Guard gave the best inspection among Texas units at San Antonio in July 1889. General King notes Brenham troops on duty at Richmond August 17 and 18 1889. A letter from L Snyder asks district clerk to verify naturalization records for Julius Snyder’s descendants.
Deput y Sheriffs E M Cox and T P Weatherford of Hillsboro arrest B F Taylor five miles east of Itasca on a Madison county Arkansas forgery charge from about two years ago. He awaits Arkansas officers’ arrival. Mrs Lestie Canter of Chicago, once married to a wealthy husband, headlines a sensational divorce case and an engagement in Chicago draws praise from society ladies. The piece mocks public fascination with shameless publicity and hints at moral scandal.
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