Local News Highlights Prosperity Push and Obits
In Holland and area a $100000 rain event touched city and farms. John Alexander Sr an English native and longtime local resident dies at 87 in Washington. Six month old infant of Fritz and Mrs Pohlmeyer dies. funeral held Friday. Father Pridal notes no services at Catholic Church due to absence. Brenham fishermen plan a month abroad. Cyclindrical cotton bale noted as fireproof. local fishing tale from Waco shared.
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John Alexander, Sr
England
Washington
Fritz Pohlmeyer
Sandy Hill
Francis Pridal
New Orleans
Little Willie Licks Mercury Then Passes At Funeral
A fragmentary rustic tale recalls a boy named Willie who licks mercury from a mirror thinking it cures whooping cough. He dies, and at the funeral his mother consoles Mrs. Brown on a chilly day.
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Willie
Brown
Gun club results from Wednesday shoot at Ryan
At the Ryan Gun Club meet on Wednesday twelve shooters scored well led by L J Lockett with 132 followed by Nunn 129 Reed 110 Parker 110 E O Saunders 106 G G Parker 103 and Gainer 101 from Brazos Bottom and Bryan areas.
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Ryan
Dluerocks
L. J. Lockett
Nunn
Bryan
Reed
Brazos Bottom
John K. Parker
E. O. Saunders
L Bryan
Parker
Gainer
Brenham men install windmill water system for town
Mr Ad Levihorst of Brenham arrives with four men to erect an Aermotor windmill and water tank to supply water for Bellville merchants. The correspondent notes the improvement as a welcome enhancement to the town. Include Bosse and Wittbecker flavoring extracts as a local option.
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Kenney
Bellville
Veteran of the Crimea Henrich Weber Dies by Morphine Overdose
Henrich Weber a 65 year old Swiss native and Crimean war veteran was found dead in his Brenham room at Felscher's boarding house. Police ruled death an self administered morphine overdose with digitalis heart medicine and a cream of tartar supply found on him. Funeral to be paid by the county.
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Henrich Weber
Switzerland
Felscher
Ant Street
Tristram’s
St. Joseph Infirmary
Dr. Noark
H. Weber
J.C. Altarfar
Clark Street
Houston
Texas
Justice Ewing
Ben Schmid
Weber
Schmid Bros
Brenham
Joe Lewis Arrested After Attempted Throat Cutting
Joe Lewis, jailed at Gay Hill County Jail on a Thursday eve arrest, faces an aggravated assault warrant after a neighbor report. Constable Lauderdale brought him in for a fatal sharp exchange with Frances Williams on a front veranda.
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Joe Lewis
Durance
Constable Lauderdale
Gay Hill
Joe
Adam
Yegua
Frances Williams
Frances
HORSE THIEVES IN NAVA SOTA CAPTURED
Two men from Navasota arrived Friday morning seeking a stolen horse. They detained James Wiley a colored horse trader who held the horse, claiming it came from a negro named Holmes now in Navasota jail. Early Friday Mr Hall of Robertson county reported a horse watch five dollars and a bed quilt stolen from Amsler's wagon yard. A suspect is under scrutiny but no charges yet filed.
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Navasota
James Wiley
Wiley
Holmes
Hall
Robertson County
Amsler
Hazard at Vulcan Rippetoe intersection prompts trim
A dangerous hedge at the acute Vulcan and Rippetoe intersection obscures visibility for oncoming teamsters. The hedge, along the north side of Rippetoe, spans fifty to sixty yards from Vulcan and has caused near collisions. City authorities are urged to trim it to prevent a costly crash. Also noted are local obituaries and a Wichita Kansas monster steer Jumbo slain.
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Vulcan
Rippetoe Streets
Rippetoe Street
Knights of Dixie Hold Fortnightly Meeting at Red Men’s Hall
The Dixies regular fortnights meeting of the Knights and Ladies of Dixie met at Red Men’s hall Friday night with enjoyable program and routine business. An election of officers was held and refreshments were served after the exercises.
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Knights and Ladies of Dixie
Red Men’s Hall
Brenham Fire Dept Considers October Fair
At a Friday Brenham Hook and Ladder Company meeting a resolution urged Chief Eversberg to convene a mass Brenham fire department meeting next week to discuss a three day fair in October. Citizens outside the department would be invited to attend.
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Brenham Hook and Ladder Company
Eversberg
Brenham
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy
Over fifty years Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup has been used by millions of mothers for teething and upset stomachs. It claims to ease teething pain, wind colic, and diarrhoea in infants. Sold by druggists at twenty five cents a bottle.
Valedictorian Alice Clay Wins Ursuline Academy Honors
Mr and Mrs A M Clay of Independence travel home with daughters Alice and Kate after Ursuline Academy commencement. Alice Clay named valedictorian. Galveston News lauds her with gold medal crown and diploma. Judge J Z H Scott hails the golden jubilee and fiftieth commencement as fitting honor.
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A. M. Clay
Independence
Alice
Kate
Galveston
Ursuline Academy
Alice Clay
Galveston News
J. Z. H. Scott
Tex
Dad's Old Breeches Pass Through the Family
A humorous verse traces a pair of trousers as they move from Jad to Jol to William Sam and finally the narrator. The衣 tale shows each owner wrestling with fit, passing along worn fabric until the speaker and Ma adapt them into ragged costumes.
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Jad
Brother Jol
William
Walter
Sam
Noble Life Enriches World and Eternal Freedom from Pain
A poetic reflection on unknown life, time, and longing. It speaks of love hope and the human condition as we fade with dust. The piece asserts that a noble life enriches the world and the happiest dream is freedom from pain.
Secretary Long Embraces Common Sense in Navy Duty Debate
In a remark reflecting practical judgment, Secretary Long suggests that one need not bear the title of naval officer to respect love and loyalty. He portrays such restraint as a matter of common sense for public officials.
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Secretary Long
Wedding Displays in Dorothy Dix’s Pearls of Wedded Wisdom
Dorothy Dix of the New Orleans Picayune urges restraint in weddings arguing display weddings stem from brides not grooms. She says many men prefer quiet home or church unions and warns that the poor cannot afford lavish ceremonies while marriage marks a beginning, not an end, to life.
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Dorothy Dix
New Orleans Picayune
Fresh Watermelons Daily For Orders
Fresh watermelons received daily. Leave us your orders for prompt pickup or delivery.
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Bosse & Wittbecker
Popular transfer route to Watson's natatorium advertised
The Farmer transfer line to Watson's natatorium is a popular route. Afternoon travelers can return via the over land route for fifteen cents, round trips cost twenty five cents. Telephone number fifteen four rings, and have the float pick you up.
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Watson’s Natatorium
Sewing and Quilting by Mrs Crisp at Old Pressley
Mrs Crisp offers sewing and quilting services at the Old Pressley homestead with reasonable rates and guaranteed satisfaction.
A Sea Bath at Home Perfumed Sanitary Bath Salt
Wehmeyer Bros offer a perfumed sanitary bath salt for home use described as invigorating and healthful.
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Wehmeyer Bros
Editors Endorse Twain Fund Yet Delayed Checks
A surge of prominent editors has endorsed the New York Herald Mark Twain fund but many did not accompany their endorsements with immediate payments. The fundraising push relies on prompt contributions to meet its stated goal.
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Quire
New York Herald
Mark Twain
Waxhackie Light Sees Kinetoscope of Texas Legislature
The Waxhackie Light argues that a kinetoscope showing Texas legislature sessions could attract money and delight audiences as an amusing display for the public.
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Texas
Brenham Cemetery Association To Hold Annual Meeting
The Brenham Cemetery Association will meet at the courthouse on Monday July 5th 1897 to hear officers reports and elect a Board of Trustees for the ensuing year. C H Carlisle Secretary.
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Brenham Cemetery Association
C. H. Carlisie
Fresh Shipment of Strained Honey Arrives
Bosse and Wittbecker announce a new stock of strained honey arriving for sale. The shipment features clear, sifted honey suitable for beverages and baking. Local retailers expect brisk demand during the season.
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Bosse & Wittbecker
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Waco
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Vulcan and
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W. B. Morris
Wade B. Morriss
South Market Street
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Dad
Spain
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University OF Virginia
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