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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1891
Page
7
Brenham reports include the Tux Brenham Field Artillery shipping 13 horses and gear by freight on Friday morning. Rev. Williams stirs crowds with hostile satire on street corners. Central railroad seeks extra yard space and property trades. officials discuss constitutional amendments and mass meeting plans.
A six year old boy, son of Bill Sallis, on Mr. W. B. Crawford's farm near Chappell Hill, burned to death Thursday evening after kerosene exploded from a can while he was pouring it on the fire. He suffered extreme burns and died at 9 PM, the flames consuming his clothing and causing a fatal fire accident.
The Brenham Militia roster lists Captain J. M. Byrnes and officers R. A. Heartfield GC. L. Wilkins F. S. Leigh and many sergeants and privates across ten company divisions. George Parish named Chief Cook and Caterer with duties for first and second waiters. Total not shown.
A diverse roundup notes Tyler to form a fat man's club, Lampasas markets new wheat, and Baird hosts a large ball and barbecue. Fires burn homes in Gainesville and Sherman, while Belton forms a $30,000 water company and Corsicana organizes a $40,000 stock opera house venture. Authorities target crime, veterans convene in Athens, and alliance camp meetings draw Texas, Kansas, and Missouri delegates.
County Attorney DR Rogers and Sheriff Teague received telegrams from Mr E Brown stating he caught the man who poisoned his family. Justice Curry went up Thursday night while Sheriff Teague went Thursday afternoon. Mrs Brown and Miss Payne ate syrup at breakfast and a child nearly died. The syrup was tested by a state chemist and Mr A Walter, who operates a small grocery, is believed to be the suspect sought for arrest.
A large Brenham crowd saw the Brenham Field Artillery and Brenham Light Guard depart on the noon westbound train to Austin for camp. The units wore bright uniforms and carried glittering guns amid hopeful prize talk. About 15,000 people are expected at the encampment with drills focusing on skirmishing and guard mounting. A rain shower south of Brenham affected the crowd and outdoor plans.
Laura Minton, a young woman from Stephensville, vanished leaving a note for her brother saying she is gone forever and not to search. Her brother had planned to send her to school in Waco. Some believe she eloped with a lover, while others fear other possibilities.
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