Local notes report weather, crimes, events and civic plans
The article records a range of local items including a three year old death, heat comparisons, an affidavit accusing George Roberson of wife beating, artesian water struck on Buchanant’s Brazos county farm, calls to support a county fair, witnesses traveling to Bastrop for an assault to murder case, a Band concert at Germania park, a boy with a sling from a fall, plan for Mount Rose Baptist church painting, sidewalk needs on Jackson Street, two men fined for disturbing the peace, an ice cream social at the Christian Church, an aggravated assault affidavit from Fritz Fueerberg, a knife incident at Kuykendal dance, free ice water for bicyclists, and repainting funds for Mount Rose church led by Rev Mose Johnson.
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Fritz Fueerberg
Fritz Lange
Kuykendal
Mount Rose Baptist Church
Mose Johnson
Mose
Horse Whipping Incident on St Charles Street
Bill Hill, a Black man, was whipped on St Charles Street by L J Lockett using a riding quirt stolen from Lockett’s stable. The instrument was in Hill’s possession before Lockett took it back and used it. Hill pleaded simple assault and was fined $1 plus costs.
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Bill Hill
St. Charles
L. J. Lockett
Lockett
Hill
Justice Court
Autobiography of John Alexander Sr. Died in Washington
John Alexander Sr born 1809 in Mauchline Scotland. He traveled to London 1835 and America 1848, settled in Washington 1855 as postmaster and mail carrier for six offices. He began reading The News in 1849 and sent a photo claimed as a good likeness from twenty years earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Alexander
Washington
Galveston News
Mauchline
Ayrshire
Scotland
London
America
Houston
Tam
Boy Injured in Bicycle Accident on Sandy Street Hill
Witt Car, son of Republican county chair John C. Cain, suffered a severe bicycle accident Sunday in Camp town. His right big toe was mashed off when it caught between the sprocket and chain while descending the Sandy street hill toward Hog branch.
Shobona Tribe elects leaders at Monday meeting
Shobona Tribe No. 20 of Red Men held its regular Monday night session and announced officers selected: Henry Harrison as Sachem, L. M. Simon Senior Sagamore, Wm. Morriss Junior Sagamore, C. H. Carlisle Prophet and Grand Council representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Harrison
L. M. Simon
Sagamore
Wm. Morriss
C. H. Carlisle
Druids Hold First Day Of Grand Grove Session
The Grand Grove of the United Ancient Order of Druids met at Zeiss hall with Fred Henry of Waco presiding. Officers from eight cities answered and seventeen subordinate groves represented, tallying over a thousand members. Committees were named for Finance, State of order, Law, Relief, Obituary, and Appeals. An evening session with Brenham Grove No. 2 and a grand ball at Germania capped the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Grove
The
United Ancient Order of Druids
Zeiss’ Hall
Noble Grand Arch
Fred Henry
Waco
W. C. Schill
Grand Arch
Brenham
Jake Chaure
Ben Schmid
C. Cosentine
Galveston
H. B. Wilson
Austin
M. Amsler
C. N. Blum
Temple
W. W. Otto
J.D. Hanson
C. Casentine
Shot and killed in Brazos bottom county
A Caldwell special reports at about 3 am yesterday Mr E A McClarky was shot dead in the Brazos bottom. A negro visitor fired through a window with a shotgun. Justice Skrabanek held an inquest. McClarky 23, unmarried, formerly a guard on White's convict farm. The murderer was captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
A. McClarky
Brazos
McClarky
T. H. Skrabanek
White
Wife-beating charge dismissed as wife forgives husband
George Roberson appeared in justice court on a wife beating case. The wife relented and refused to testify, leading to dismissal of the charge and a guilty plea to disturbing the peace with a $1 fine plus costs.
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George Roberson
Justice Court
Holland's Visit Documents Houston Home Before San Jacinto
PuHoToGRapHrrR Holland toured Independence on Tuesday to photograph General Sam Houston's residence prior to its removal to the San Jacinto battlefield, capturing several views for records.
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Holland
Independence
Sam Houston
San Jacinto
Sam R Eyler a veteran printer dies after long career
Sam R Eyler a longtime Brenham printer and Evening Press worker died Sunday night at the home of George Tucker. Born in Ohio he faced an early death from dropsy after a life of dissipation and union ties. Funeral held Monday at noon with Rev. E P Newsom officiating.
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Sam R. Eyler
George Tucker
Evening Press
Brenham
Ohio
el Paso
E. P. Newsom
Weather holds warm dry spell with fading rain chances
The weather remains warm and dry with only insignificant showers earlier and prospects of more fading. The community noted the Nineteenth of June celebration by colored residents as a creditable feast. A. A. Campbell sold his gin and farm east of Greenvine to Henry Kramer and will relocate there. Lou Boyd visited relatives and returned to Cleburne. A. J. Williams is on a land prospecting tour along the coast counties. The Foehners of Latium mourn an infant loss. Santa Fe attaches a coach to Brenham patriots’ Lyons fourth celebration freight, leaving at 9 am Saturday. Dixie restaurant moves to adjacent storefront formerly Hess’s saddlery. James Smith pleads guilty to malicious mischief and is fined $5. A Davis judge expands jury selection to favor nonparticipants.
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A. A. Campbell
Greenvine
Henry Kramer
Brenham
Lyons
Santa Fe
Dixie
C. W. Hess
Adlery
Nashville Hotels Strained by Centennial Exposition Crowds
Hotels in Nashville face heavy taxes and crowd pressures as visitors flock to the Tennessee Centennial Exposition, pushing room demand and guest capacities to the limit. The mounting charges affect travelers and local hotels alike.
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Nashville
Druids Adjourn as Grand Grove Elect Officers
The Grand Grove of Ancient United Order of Druids met for a second day at Zeiss hall. Officers elected: H. P. Wilson of Austin Noble Grand Arch, W. W. Otto of Austin Deputy, Jake Chaure of Waco Grand Secretary, B. Lehmid Brenham Grand Treasurer, C. Cassentine Galveston Grand Marshal, J. Wittrote Galveston Grand Herald. Finance committee named J. D. Hansen Waco W. W. Otto Austin W. C. Previous to adjournment thanks to Brenham Grove No. 2 for their hospitality were adopted.
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Grand Grove
Ancient
United Order of Druids
Zeiss’ Hall
Austin
H. P. Wilson
Noble Grand Arch
W.W. Otto
Jake Chaure
Waco
B. Lehmid
Brenham
C. Cassentine
Galveston
J. Wittrote
Grand Herald
J. D. Hansen
W. W. Otto
W.C. Schill
Brenham Grove
Real estate transfers listed for week ending June 29 1897 Brenham and county
County clerk records show transfers including F W Wood to Jas Brown for one Brenham lot 300, Wm Watson to John Watson 13 acres, J A Wilkins to John Robinson Brenham lot 90, F G Roberts to Turner Hall 6 acres, D W Weeden to Wm Feindetal one acre for graveyard, Ed Green to F W Wood two Brenham lots 2300, Otto Wallney to F W Wood one Brenham lot 1660, J M Henderson to F W Wood two Brenham lots 600, Sheriff Washington county to Mrs E Madden 46 acres, J H and Scurry Foster to John Cates 190 acres, J Lackey to Henry Roberson 5000, S500 00 to P H Coe 2000 00 plus. Henry Caruthers melon seller noted at Main and Douglas with strong county repuation confirmed by the Ban nER encounter.
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F. W. Wood
Jas. Brown
Brenham
Wm. Watson
John Watson
Isaac Len Ieaguet
J. A. Wilkins
John
F. G. Roberts
Turner Hall
J.M. Henderson
Sesssee
Washington County
E. Madden
J. H
Scurry Foster
John Cates
Igo Actes
Joel Lackey Werptne
B. F. Roberson
P. E
Irene Harmon
H. Coe
County Jurors Drawn for July Term of County Court
The county court draws jurors for the July term including F. Heinicke, G. Hudson, Christian Wielkins, E. K. Felder, William Mercer, Scurry Foster, Wm. Sonenberg, Jesse Muse, Fritz Kramer, C. W. Laas, E. J. Tucker, Will Matthews. For fine flavoring extracts try Bosse & Wittbecker.
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F. Heinicke
G. 5. Hudson
Christian Wielkins
E. K. Felder
William Mercer
Scurry Foster
Wm. Sonenberg
Jesse Muse
Fritz Kramer
C. W. Laas
E. J. Tucker
Will Matthews
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Saucia
Royal Baking Powder Company
New York
George Mihlburger
Elnora Roberson
Buchanants
Langhammer
Bastrop
Germania Park
Henry Abel
Good Hope
Jackson Street
McFadden
Bridge of Sighs
John Jones
Ed Hamilton
Ladies of the Christian Church
Cottonwood Street
W. J. Graber
Stone
Archie Watson
Wiley
Wiley University
Marshall
Watrousville A. M. E
Druids
the Ancient Order
James Smith
Curry
Davis
Brenham Grove No. 2
Voss
Ben S. Rogers
E. Simon
Empire State
South
Julius Caesar
Order
Tutt
Futt
Henry Caruthers
Main
Douglas
Bosse & Wittbecker
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