24 Jan 1879
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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1879
Page
1
A wide mix of items reports railroad convention results, political counts for governor and lieutenant governor, and local dispatches. It notes Schleicher's death sickness linked to a leg scratch, infanticide epidemic rumors, and county court actions on taxes, mills, and public works.
A special dispatch says the Santa Fe railroad stalls a Richmond depot project threatening to abandon the line. A local correspondent claims the town would forfeit nearly 20 000 in promised donations and vows to resist being bulldozed by choosing another point if needed.
The body was received at Denison by delegates from the legislature and city officials at 1 o clock Friday. It moved to a Central railroad funeral car draped with Texas plants and evergreens, followed by Mrs Schleicher, two sons, and four children as the procession passed Hempstead on Saturday morning.
The Huntsville Item notes that many small town papers lack local news and fear readers may abandon them. It argues local papers cannot compete with metropolitan papers for general news and expects readers to seek home items, while many papers abroad fail to show local interest. Bellville Beacon reports on Turner society growth, poor roads, weather, and local crime appeals, with San Felipe obituary details and a grand jury tally.
Houston’s newly elected city officials were installed in office on Wednesday evening, marking the start of their terms. The ceremony followed the city’s recent election results and included the mayor and council members taking oaths of office.
A collage of notes includes politicians mostly lawyers in Congress and notable figures, Utah temple plans at Manti, greenbacks at par, a 1100 pound pig in Missouri, King’s balloon pole solution, 1878 wheat yield forecast, a Little Rock judge impeached, flax as top crop for town farmers, Union Pacific bullion total for the week, Cincinnati’s density versus New York, some literary quotes, and editor asking about an intellectuals opening for a writer with a carpenter anecdote.
The piece discusses how a marriage proposal often needs no formal speech. It notes lovers’ commitment is shown more by eyes and actions than lengthy words. The moment of betrothal is marked by mutual understanding and shared emotion without rehearsed phrases.
In Round Rock officials compare city dog numbers to production capacity of a 46 horsepower sausage grinder over a year, highlighting the scale of canine presence on the streets. The playful estimate emphasizes the urban dog population challenge facing residents and authorities.
A fragmented report notes the G C and SF galles arriving in town with little company interest. A dispute ends with a boy injuring another with a knife, followed by a shot from a pistol. the wounded boy’s condition is uncertain.
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