Brenham Camp Meeting Nears End and Local Notes
Local Brenham scene reports camp meeting to continue twelve days from Sunday amid county court activity and rain. Miss Wayne Keesee of Austin named Brenham Light Guard sponsor, Beneta Byrnes chosen after camp arrival. Reports from Austin and Burton hint at summer fights. others note a heavy rainfall, civic events, and court actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Keesee
Austin
Brenham Light Guard
Brenham
Beneta Byrnes
Prisoner Skips After U S Marshal Manhunt
U S Marshal Payne sought T D McCall on multiple charges, including horse stealing, after McCall escaped Brenham in the early hours Sunday. Dr X I D Rogers of the Western Medical and Surgical Institute said McCall was only an employee for five weeks and denied any past involvement, while the marshal and deputy confirmed prior arrest records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. McCall
Boyd
X. I. D. Rogers
Western Medical and Surgical Institute
Kansas City
McCall
Caldwell
Brenham
U. S
Payne
Navoma
Montague County
Houston
eCall
Rogers
Ban
Attempted assassination near Clay Station targets Dr. Cloud
Saturday night an armed assailant fired at Dr. Cloud on horseback near Clay Station. Geo. Sherrell is named as the suspected assailant who had threatened the doctor after a prior arson case. A bounty and pursuit followed, but he remains at large amid strong community fear.
Capture of Geo Shears and imprisonment in county jail
Constable John Ewing captured Geo Shears at Graball on Wednesday and jailed him here. He is the man suspected of attempting to assassinate Dr. Cloud near Clay Station last Saturday and is charged with burning his residence two months ago. Bondsman Capt. T. C. Clay posted a ten dollar reward. Few visitors come to Austin except those ordered there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloud
Clay Station
Geo. Sherrell
Dr. Cloud
Winchester
Sherrel
Burleson County
John Ewing
Geo. Shears
Graball
T. C. Clay
Wilboro -Walker
J. M. Carter
Waco
Hogg
Mi County
Lampasas
Bell County
Huntsville
Wam. Roel
San Antonio
Walker County
Paris
Austin
Geo. Wilson
Wm. Miller
Seguin
Wilson
Decker
Sherman
San Angelo
Tom Guerra
Tyler
Robert Clay
Eli White
Hunt County Alliance
Goliad
J. H. Welks
Falls County
Railroad Commission
Dallas
Kort Worth
Galveston
O'Connor, Laing & Smoot
Servarano Gomez
Victorino Uniteras
National Commercial College
Denison
Dick Duncan
Eagle Pass
H. H. Webb
Daingerfield
Lucy King
E. H. Wilhelm
Menard County
Brady
Wilhelm
United States
Marahal Lea
Capias
United States Court
BL. Zapp
Fayette
Zapp
Federal Grand Jury
Shdm
Congress Avenue
Representatives’ Hall
Additional Details Emerge in Barton Poisoning Case
Sheriff Teague returns with word that A Walter, the Bart on groceryman, waived examination after arrest on poisoning charges. Bail set at 2500 dollars. arsenic found in poison sample sent to State Health officer Swearingen. Miss Payne remains ill. public opinion splits, with some doubt toward Walter. Evidence recounts syrup purchase and early German discussion, but no one fully exculpated.
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Teague
Barton
A. Walter
Brown
Swearingen
Austin
Miss Payne
Houston
Walter
Sensational Sermon Draws Crowd at Local Church
Rev. Dr Weaver preached on The Stright and Narrow Way as Rev Sid Williams criticized wealthier members for poor offerings. His remarks sparked indignation among some parishioners, yet Sunday night attendance rose and mourners came forward in notable numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Weaver
Sid Williams
Jesus Christ
Democratic District Convention Called for August Meeting
A. K. Wolf acting chairman calls a Democratic convention for the 72nd Legislative District comprising Burleson Lee and Washington counties to meet in Brenham on August 6 to nominate a candidate to succeed Hon. H. G. King who has resigned. County chairmen are urged to organize county conventions to ensure full representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. K. Wolf
Burleson, Lee
Washington
Brenham
H. G. King
Cras
Winns
Chm
Exec. Com
Lay
Sister Runaway Injuries Not as Serious as Believed
Mrs Wat Warsex was telegraphed to Huntsville to assist sister Mrs M E Patton after an accident. initial reports said serious injuries but later information indicated injuries were not as severe as first thought.
Brenham Companies Help Quell Austin Mob in Encampment
The Light Guard led the charge against the mob at Austin Tuesday night, capturing 42 prisoners as Brenham Field Artillery battered breastworks. Capt. Byrnes commanded the front skirmishers, Lieut. Heartfield the right, and Capt. Abe Harrison led the gatling battery with Lieut. Herbst wounded but returning. The Brenham Eight Guard, 53 strong, provided parade colors and earned praise for discipline, while Brenham sent the largest contingent of infantry artillery and the second regiment band to the encampment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Brenham Field Artillery
Byrnes
Heartfield
Abe Harrison
Lieut. Herbst
Brenham
Brenham Eight Guard
Militia
J. M. Byrnes
Galveston
Chas. Wilkins
Sponse
Keesee
Beaumont and Davis
Madre Williams
Independence
Sam Houston
Ethel Muse
Benita B
Virginia Bassett
Banner
Texas County Court Disposes Cases Judge L Kirk Presiding
County Court convened Monday with Judge L Kirk presiding. Several Texas v Wade House Jones Mallet Clay Zetter Hilldebrandt Styles cases disposed, including not guilty verdicts and fines for pistol charges and aggravated assault. Jury civ il docket set for Wednesday the 23d and for August 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Kirk
State of Texas
Albert Wade
Wesley House
John Jones
Calvin Mallet
T. C. Clay
H. Zetter
Joe Hilldebrand
Chappell Hill
Jno
Priest Found Guilty in Slander Case Against Agnes Walter
In county court Tuesday Father Adam Lasky faced a daylong trial with witness interpreters. The jury found him guilty of slander and imposed a 250 dollar fine. The report also notes Quintana jeweler dealers visiting the city and upcoming Quintana jewelry shop opening by Schoeler, plus recent marriage licenses: Hughes and Shaw, Stephan and Balusek, Callahan and Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cédart
Adam Lasky
Agnes Walter
Jim Hughes
Josephine Shaw
Vincen Stephan
Rosa Balusek
Edmund Callahan
Mattie Taylor
Hillsboro to host hills county encampment and fair
Long list of Texas items notes Hillsboro hosting an upcoming Confederate veterans encampment in Abbott's grove with plans for a grand ball. Other reports include crop conditions across counties, pardons, murders, disappearances, burglaries, strikes, and rail and postal disputes reflecting a busy Hill country news page.
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Tuene
First National Bank
Burton
Sbaexnam
Lee
Burleson
J. B. Furweixex
Whitman
City
Siearr Teacce
Charlotte Stuckert
B. W. Roserts
A. M E
Camptown
Bellville and
Messrs
Morritz Fischer
Fritz Homeyer
W. J. Johnson
Ed Whitener
J. M. Craig
John Strong
Justice J. McCain
J. M. Hans
San Marcos
Greenville
J. A. Brows
Brazos
Tite Baxxer
Mahon
Waller County
Nellie Johnson
Tite Johnson
Hempstead
Wall Rosisson
Justice Curry
Anl
Jons Noirs
Walter Nobles
Main Street
Lin Williams
Columbia
Isw
Weakter
Basyer
Brenham Companies
C. G. Scuerrer
Quintana
Palace of Beauty
Threadgill
Schoeler
State News
Hillsboro
Albert Klatt
Annie Lawson
J. N. Ford
New Birmingham
Whitewright
Ft. Worth
Brownwood
Fort Worth
E. Koebig
Braunfels Zeitung
Waxahachie
Auburn
Espuela Bulletin
Jessie Adamson
Espuela
Red Mud Creek
9Th National Bank
Galveston Island
Smith County
Laura Ee
Stephensville
Black
Pilot Point
Dolph Hollar
Hollar
Sahara Desert
Alba
Hill County
Abbott's Grove
Si Williams
Joe Roberts
San Augustine
Roberts
Williams’ Field
Jake
John Roberts
Willams
John
McLennan
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