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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1878
Page
2
The issue compiles scattered 1875 gossip and political notes from Washington to Texas. It mentions tobacco tax debates and federal receipts, Alabama and Georgia migration, a Georgia paper on Texas immigration, and local corrections about misstatements involving Mr Claxton.
The Rockdale Messenger notes heavy trouble from dog tax collection in Milam County as about three hundred delinquent taxpayers face misdemeanor charges. County officials press prosecutions under Section 3, issuing complaints and triggering widespread discontent toward authorities.
The Brenham paper laments insufficient treatment for mentally ill inmates, urging a county inquiry into jail confinement of three insane individuals. It notes Texas farming dependence, railroad prospects, and local crime and court topics while recounting various incidents and opinions from Dallas to Galveston.
Dallas thieves raise concerns as Round Rock sees fashionable racing and public readings planned for San Antonio. Reports detail temperance moves in Waco, mining upticks in Llano County, and a tense tone on crime and reform across Texas cities.
In Chappell Tillson a military company forms with about twenty men to pursue bogey and horse thieves linked to a rash of crimes. On Main Street a clash occurs as patrols proceed, with public morale high despite confusion and rumors of Mexico siege links.
In Hempstead last evening Tom Bell was shot and killed while guarding his horse after a would-be thief identified as Lacy attempted to steal Keys horse outside a store. The attacker fled the scene.
The Recorder's Court of San Antonio imposed fines totaling 175 dollars on Tuesday morning. The report notes varied local notices and advertisements, including promotions for goods and medicines, with references to Austin and Brenham sources.
Advertised remedy Parker's Ginger Tonic claims to prevent consumption by stopping coughs colds and sore throats early. The ad touts rapid relief from pain and digestive upset and offers a dollar per bottle with samples available through druggists.
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Brenham City approves a public free school tax levy for the 1877-1878 fiscal year. The ordinance imposes a one fourth of one percent ad valorem tax on all property within the city for school support and maintenance, to be collected by the assessor and treasurer per city ordinances and state laws, effective August 20, 1877.
City council of Beenham Becomes ordinance to levy for 1877 a one eighth of one percent direct and ad valorem tax on all property within corporate limits for the Bond and Sinking Fund. Assessor to collect per city ordinances and state laws. Ordinances conflicting are repealed. measure takes effect on passage. Mayor Branpan and Secretary Call noted.
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