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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1878
Page
3
A traveling carpenter with a yard and toolkit crosses town while City Exco re level causes a nearby house yard flood in rain. A court session sits idle as grand jury reports six indictments. various local items follow from dog eradication to owl signs and a busy cotton season outlook.
A fragmented notice notes a convocation involving OnteotiGay Billie Tircetaze. Details remain unclear due to damaged text but officials reference a formal gathering and related proceedings.
A rusty copper colored boy about fifteen years old known as John is whipped after a city marshal agrees to release him in exchange for punishment. Witnesses from the Banner attend as the marshal, executioner, and peers administer multiple lashes with a switch and a barrel hoop, until John promises to sin no more.
On a farm west of Berlin Mrs. Pflughaupt, about 55, was found dead in a second story room by hanging. Her husband and son had been at the field. An inquest returned a verdict of death by self act, with no cause given. Elsewhere: Charles Morton seeks District Clerk seat. Ike Thompson to Marshal Doran over lost wife. many new cotton gins and gin machinery moved to the countryside.
A lavish ceremony draws a list of distinguished military guests led by Col. Testard as groomsman. The bride and groom, both highly colored, exchange vows amid humorous, controversial rites and a stern ecclesiastic address.
In Goanais Texas on July 25 a grand Democratic barbecue will be held at Rock Island academy. Candidates for office will address attendees to explain how they will better serve the people. The event follows a lively sesegambian barbecue with strong attendance and banners.
July 22, 1878 Burton notes a croquet crowd at eve and town ladies visiting. It reports plans for a Methodist church, protracted meetings led by Rev. Stone, and a German mass meeting to elect delegates. It questions the committee's identity and politics, noting a large German vote for Democrats in the Burton precinct.
From Zionsville news notes report farmers preparing to combat the cotton worm with poisons as crops look fine. A tenant on the Nunn place near Mill Creek lost his home and belongings when a Sunday fire consumed the house. suspected incendiary arson due to enmity with occupant. A dance at Mr Thomas Gentry’s residence drew many Brenham visitors, with Burton string band providing music. The Pleasant Grove school near Sprig Hill hosts a protracted Methodist meeting starting Saturday the 27th, and a literary society formed at the school with Thomas Fhears as president and J Reid Rector as secretary.
A Burnet County correspondent reports on county conditions including stock, crops, and towns like Burnet and Strickland. He notes fair preparations at Lampasas Springs on the 6th next month, mentions local politics with Greenbackers and Seth Shepard as candidates, and reflects on national finances and public discourse.
July 13 report from Ginwines notes a violent night clash between two colored men with one badly cut. A hurricane and northeast rain hit, and Mr A J Cope was killed by lightning while seeking shelter. Remains were brought to town as cotton picking starts with first bale expected by Monday.
H. M. Lewis county clerk reports license issuances for the week ending July 25. Recipients include Andrew Jackson and Hannah Johnson, Tom Roberson and Eriza Clay, John Cooley and M. B. Hewett.
C A Potter keeps stock filled with choicest groceries and sells cheap for cash.
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