Boot and Shoe Shop Burglary at Chappell Hill
William Webster alias William May will start the new year in jail after burglary at C. & D. Neves boot and shoe shop in Chappell Hill. At examination Justice Campbell set a $300 bond. Webster could not bail and was jailed by Constable Crawford. Entry was gained by breaking a window.
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Win
Am Webster
William May
C. & D. Neves
Chappell Hill
Campbell
Sppell Hill
Websters
Crawford
Silvester Ball and Tales of a Wrongful Punishment
A. L. George, an ex convict who was pardoned after serving five and a half years for a murder in Fayette county, spoke on prison life and justice. The 1897 Germania hall Silvester ball drew large crowds with music by Albert Colin's orchestra and toasts to the New Year. The report also notes a near tragedy as three children were briefly poisoned by decorated candy, plus society notices, a local flu reminder, and an update on L. McKenzie’s promotion with Wells Fargo.
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A. L. George
George
Fayette County
Conesecke
Court of Criminal Appeals
Germania Hall
Silvester
Albert Colin
Joseph Tristram
E. G. Langhammer
Ed. Haubelt
W. Reichardt
Chas. Roesler
Caldwell
F. Fischer
C. W. Hess
August Brockschmidt
Annie Miesner
Chas. Koch
Millie Hodde
Ed. Amsler
Sophie Roeeler
Will Lindemann
Rosa Haubelt
William Dobert
Annie Zurcher
Joe Dobert
Walter Shaw
Bertha
Richard Giesecke
Dr. Holland
Est
Matrimonial Club Holds Secret Meeting In Jest
A lighthearted report describes the first regular gathering of a newly formed Matrimonial Club at a Miss residence. Members adopt nom de plumes, elect officers by self vote, draft a constitution, and pass a humorous resolution seeking to woo and subdue the masculine gender. The group closes with a playful song and a small gum fund.
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Bannen
Miss
Sarah Earnhardts
Laura Jean Libbys
Amelia Rivers
Ella Wheeler Wilcoxs
Clara Barton
Mary Ellen Leases
Mary Anderson
Hair
Mary Ellen Lease
Laura Jean Libby
Sarah Bernhardt
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Lease No. 6
New Year social highlights at WCTU headquarters
On New Year’s Day 1897 social receptions marked the season with WCTU officers and members hosting a cheerful, cozy headquarters display. Mottoes, portraits, a modest library, and Brazillian birds framed the scene while Miss Chess Mason led a small private collection of curios. Free badges and refreshments welcomed callers, and an at home musicale by Miss Mary E. Rouse followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Wroe
Portieres
Young Peoples Union of the Baptist Church
Little Women
S. Peter's Church
Chess Mason
Local Knights and Ladies session and New Year notes
Local news recounts Knights and Ladies of Dixie in session Thursday night, plus a mix of New Year observances, marriages, funerals, tax receipts, and social gatherings. Readers learn of court activity, a dairy business entry, a bridge project, and multiple local incidents and entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights and Ladies of Dixie
Merchants Protective Association elects new officers
At Wednesday night’s meeting the association named Ben Schmid as President F Dobert as Vice President R E Lubn as Treasurer Wm P Ewing as Secretary and Henry Ringener C W Winkelmann B Lehmann H F Hobblt and Sam Low as Executive Committee A Catonet special notes: Geo Gray aged 12 dislocated both wrists after a tree fall while gathering moss and walked home a quarter mile with broken condition.
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Merchants Protective Association
Ben Schmid
F. Dobert
R. E. Lubn
Wm. P. Ewing
Henry Ringener
C. W. Winkelmann
B. Lehmann
H. F. Hobblt
Sam Low
Geo. Gray
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Rheumatism Cure
Advertises Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier that removes lactic acid causes of rheumatism, claiming many testimonials of curing rheumatic pain. Describes outward remedies as ineffective and credits the medicine with cleansing impurities and curing the disease.
Land Sale Near Paige Bastrop County Texas
For sale 300 acres two miles east of Paige in Bastrop county near H T C railroad. Allan pasture with four wire fencing good water about 20 acres prairie 250 acres black sandy land easy to cultivate asking 6.50 per acre with half cash and balance on easy terms. Contact J S Scarborough Giddings Texas.
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Paige
Bastrop County
Allan
Jane C. Scansorovuna
J. S. Scarborough
Giddings
Texas
Forests Not Extinct In This Country Says Voss
Mr. Wm. Voss told a Banxer representative on Saturday that forests are not extinct here. He cited his own farm where cedar bushes grew into trees forty feet tall and over a foot in diameter in twelve years.
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Wm. Voss
Banxer
Sidewalk Blocking Ordinance Ignored by City Merchants
City ordinance against blocking sidewalks is not observed in parts of town. Merchants with large stocks using sidewalks for displays should move to larger buildings or add space.
Guarantee for Horehound Syrup Advertisement
Puffing text claims Ballard's Horehound Syrup cures coughs colds bronchitis and chest troubles. It promises refund if not satisfied and lists price of 25 cents and 50 cents with seller R E Luhn Texas druggist.
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Tyes
Peary
Ballard
R.E. Luhn
Texas
Rats Overrun Birmingham Amid Sewers Feeding Fears
Citizens report a rat infestation in Birmingham fed by sewers with officials slow to act. A former mayor’s remark praised rats as scavengers, complicating eradication efforts. Drizzling rain hindered Yellowstone Kitt’s outdoor show, likely forcing winter enclosure.
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Birmingham
Chamberlain
Yellowstone Kitt
Ballara's Snow Liniment Promises Fast Relief
Ballard's Snow Liniment advertised as a universal remedy for rheumatism neuralgia sprains cuts burns frostbite sore throat chest and lame back. Claims include curing cripples who walked with crutches and promises relief with a price of cents, sold by R E Luhe. An Ellis county jury awarded Edling 3500 against the M K and T Railway for injuries from a wreck. Judge Moore to employ convict labor on Brazos bottom plantation with fifty already placed.
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Ballard
Ellis County
Edling
Cure for Consumption Promised by T A Slocum
A letter from T A Slocum L C of New York claims a reliable cure for consumption and related diseases. He offers three free bottles of his remedies to any afflicted reader who provides an address and mentions the paper.
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T. A. Slocum
M. C
Eprtor Baxxitsi
L.C
Finestreet
New York
Texas items drift through railways and officials
Waxahachie seeks an extension of the Santa Fe line. The Tyler Fondary and Machinery company assigns. W J Bryan to lecture in Dallas January 21. Cotton Belt blacksmith shop fire in Tyler. Sherman school trustees clash with city council over control. Waco and Northwestern railway possible transfer to Houston and Texas Central soon. Petitions near 100000 seek John Grant cabinet post in Dallas. Fayette county tall cycamores Tom Hruska and Ernst Ahrens noted. Two insane men burned in Grimes county jail fire. Capt C G Cobb buys Milam county stock and farm implements for 10200. Paupers to be county farmed. convicts hired out.Austin reports uncertainty after reappointment of Gatesville reform school superintendent.
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Tyler
Sherman
Waco and Northwestern Railway
Houston and
Texas Central
John Grant
Dallas Republican
C. G. Cobb
Milam County
Cameron
Austin
McGuire
State Reformatory
Gatesville
R. Mobley
Senator Wolcott to Chair Silver Investigation Committee
Senator Sherman says he has not finished the committee required by Senator Wolcott to study the feasibility of a silver international agreement. Wolcott will chair the committee, with colleagues to be chosen largely by him.
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Sherman
Wolcott
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Sadie McClung
Rockport
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L. McKenze
This
Welle Fargo Exprece Co
Houston
Matrimonial Club
W. C. TI. U. Headquar
B. Williams
The
Germania Society
J. B. Wilkins
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Danny Banner
Saint Silvester
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Ledbetter
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W.j.graber
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Brenham, Tex
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Santa Fe Railway
Tyler Fondary and Machinery Company
W. J. Bryan
Opera House
Dallas
Tom Hruska
Fayetteville
Ernst Ahrens
Freyburg
J. L. Isabel
Grimes County
John Renstrom
Illinois
Georgetown
Zak
Chicago
Severa’s Balsam
Severa’s St. Oothard’s
W. F. Severs
Cedar Ratpp Towa
D. M. Ferry & CO
Detroit
Mich
Allan Grisham
BR. J. Moore
Justice of the Peace
Washington County
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Justice Peace
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