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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1878
Page
3
Planters buy Dagging and tics. Col J T Griffin of Hempstead in town. Sixteen stax taxpayers oppose sustaining public free schools. Chappell Hill farmers report fine crops. Dr Rippettoc notes damage to peaches apples and figs. District Court adjourns. grand jury made indictments. Local politics hot among Republicans. owls and love feasts noted.
The Friday election on the school tax drew 344 votes in favor from a total 456 taxpayers, 40 more than the two thirds needed. Only 16 opposed. many former opponents switched to support the public school system.
In Washington county the Democracy has settled on Capt J M Williams as the nominee for Representative. He is an energetic, capable campaigner with strong prospects of success and popular support for the ticket.
Jonas McFarlaxp requests Baxter to state he was not present at the Greenback meeting as reported and that his name on the committee was used without his knowledge or consent.
In Texas near Pleasant Hill a July 4 boating accident in Amthor and Krug pasture tank leaves Kinney Krug 23, his wife, two sisters and Miss Mina Winkleman dead. The group, with Mrs Amthor and Mrs Krug, had gone boating. all bodies recovered after the boat upended. Coroner's inquest cites accidental drowning. funeral held for Kinney Krug and kin.
The Schuetzen Verein held a grand ball at the Opera House, with members in full uniform and a crowd of German society elites and Americans. Prof Foss' brass band provided music as dancing continued until about 3 AM and the event closed after a late hour.
Two colored men Thomas Day and Richard Mackey were appointed to wait on the district court. They sweep the room and fetch water and receive two dollars per day each. A critic asks if a single laborer could do the same work for one dollar daily. A Freak of Licurixe reports a thunderstorm and a lightning strike near town killing five Dr A E Mortis cows and injuring a horse.
Weekly cotton statement shows net receipts shipments on hand and season totals with freight and weather data. Local notices endorse D G Bowers for tax collector, praise his county service and Democratic ticket, plus comments on town crowds and interracial interactions. Advertisement for children and ladies slippers and boots at D W Hoomblargh.
Burleson County near Lyon's store last Thursday night a robber or robbers entered the home of Dick Pillow and stole about 2000 in gold and 2000 in silver from an old chest kept by his bed. Pillow, a Texas pioneer, may have been chloroformed. the chest was carried off and broken open away from the house with horse tracks nearby indicating escape on horseback.
The commissioners allowed payments for repairs and supplies to county offices and jail. Deliberations covered inquest costs, medical services, and pauper allowances with adjournment for the term. Notices include preaching events, fruit sample note, and marriage licenses issued for the week ending July.
Diep at Luring on June 28 1878 Mrs Fannie Lincecum wife of Dr L G Lincecum daughter of Mr A F Rainwater formerly of this county died of heart disease while seated at the supper table Remains were taken to Lampasas for burial
A quirky ad urges readers to contact Mrs J Schwarz for a fine stylish hat and bonnet selection and notes Phenix Restaurant offers meals for twenty five cents, highlighting a local shopping and dining pitch.
A Wednesday dispute at a barbecue near McAdoo plantation led to Henry White being shot in the head by Alex Wilkins. Wilkins was arrested and jailed, with a later report naming Ike Jackson as the shooter. officers are pursuing him.
Chapell Hill lodge No 67 A F and A M held an officer installation on Tuesday evening. New officers named include W W Nichols master, C Umland senior warden, H Brande junior warden, H L Goode secretary, J Justice senior deacon, WOW Jackson junior deacon, J Umland Tyler, with ceremonies by Dr J T Norris of Brenham and a notable address by Prof J C Wiley. Real estate transfers listed and a county delegates meeting planned for Austin.
RSL announces highest cash price for cotton seed or delivery at the warehouse. A. Wilkens, Phenix Restaurant promotes a good square meal for twenty five cents and six for a meal at the Pir. This fragment shows price and service offers in a local newspaper snippet.
The July ball at Berlin hosted by Mayor Pech was a success with handsome young ladies and merry gentlemen. Judge Crozier attended after a Brenham venue change and was taken under advisement by the Mayor. A splendid Spang Hill picnic followed at the Presbyterian Sunday School with speeches by L F Marzis and Rev Leemans and Rev D G Howes. An evening social gathering at Mr T Bowers residence featured conversation and plays as attendees admired the fair company.
A Brenham correspondent recounts a dawn trip from Independence to Spring Hill for a Sunday school picnic. Attendees enjoyed speeches by Mr. Harris and C. C. Lockett before a sudden thunderstorm ended festivities. The note cites local bereavements for Kinney Krag and his family and praises Brenham Banner editors for hard work amid variable rainfall and crop prospects in the county.
A fragmented 19th century style speech delivered Friday in Washington urges citizens to vote for the speaker. The message promises good governance if elected and warns that non support leads to defeat, with jumbled phrases referencing German influence and public opinion.
Renata Jour 4 7 notes advice for planters to prepare for a cotton worm with Johnson Sprinkler and Dead Shot, claiming easy application and safety to cotton. Advertisements include Horst's selling machines and Faison, and D W Bloombarg h discount fabrics with price cuts on Grenedines and dress goods.
Still lower prices on linen trimmings and organdies with silk parasols and lace collars. Darlington dress goods and button thread featured alongside kid gloves and cassimere suits. Straw hats and boots advertised at NEWBOUER BROS Dry-Goods Palace Main Street. A dubious health ad follows touting a mineral tonic for bowel complaints.
An early 20th century pitch touts Positiv as a universal liver and stomach remedy. It claims the remedy treats various health complaints, promising quick relief after three doses and positioning the product as essential for well being.
An old advertisement extols Parker's Ginger Tonic and Hair Restorative as a remedy for nervousness, debility, and female health issues. It claims hair restoration, strengthens the body, and promotes regular female functions, urging readers to buy through D. W. Bloom.
Friends announce J. E. Grabow as candidate in Washington County under county Democratic convention rules. Sol Williams also named as a candidate, pending action of the county convention.
Black Lockridge announces candidacy for Washington County tax assessor pending Democratic county convention approval.
Bellville resident A Chesley announces candidacy for State Senator in the Eastern District. He seeks Democratic party backing at the forthcoming senatorial convention.
The county Democratic committee selects two candidates, naming Bowers as a key figure. The action reflects party strategy in Washington County politics amid internal disagreement.
State of Texas issues a writ to Wad ingtuts County officials ordering publication in Was county newspaper for four weeks. It directs the sheriff to summon defendants Wilkin and Thompson of the firm Thom enters note for forty eight dollars and forty four cents due, with return to be made. The document is signed by CHAS ZURCHER, Cr Conatable, dated July 2, 1975.
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