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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1878
Page
3
Reports from Hempstead describe Avra Vistas plantation repaired and ready to receive colored youths for education under a new state project. The piece notes improvements, readiness for students, and local context of the establishment.
This Wednesday report notes the court still hearing civil cases. Taene has 17 felony prisoners, 4 county prisoners and 4 insane detainees in jail. Corrox reports road repairs after heavy rain. yesterday’s cotton receipts exceeded pre Christmas highs though the market remains dull and prices unimpressive to sellers.
Partial OCR fragment shows a trade listing with terms like Bageing double anchor and heavy ties priced per unit, including £1 equivalents. The readable portion hints at a catalog entry or classifieds note with quantities and prices but lacks complete context or identifiable dates or names.
Legal writ issued at Brenham courthouse summons all interested parties to appear and contest the application under penalty of law. Dated December 12, 1877, HM Lewis clerk certifies the writ with seal. sheriff notes rendition and deputy official.
State of Texas issues a notice to all interested in the guardianship of the minor heirs of Margaret King. Guardian Garrett petitions leave to resign and asks for guardianship be transferred to Mattie Rebecca and Michael King. Hearing set for the next County Court term beginning January third 1878 at Brenham.
Defy coughs and sore throats with Parker's Ginger Tonic. It claims to clear throat and lung soreness, prevent consumption, and aid menstrual regularity for women, sold by Ho, Lobn & Co. at 281.00 per bottle with small sample offer.
Estra ys were taken up by Aaron Davis on September 14 1877 and by T C Kynes on January 4 1478 in Washington County. One horse is described as ten years old with a star on the forehead and branded H on the right shoulder, appraised at 3 dollars. The other is a bay horse branded H on the right shoulder with a split hoof, in poor condition, appraised at 10 dollars. Both listings note names H M Lewis as county official.
The co partnership between Wahler and White ends by mutual consent. Mr Woehler retires and A M White continues the business at the old stand. Creditors and indebted parties are urged to present claims for immediate settlement. C F Woehler and A M White sign the January letter of 1573.
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