Brenham Local Notes Mix of Persons Events and Travel
Mrs Jo Exnumer of Dallas visits her parents Mr and Mrs F A Eldridge. Mrs Heser Srose and wife attend Sam Jones meeting in Houston. Farms and clerks report busy days as mail service shifts from Brenham to Industry. Brenham Gun Club practiced at the Park. The annual Brenham High commencement will be at the Opera House Friday. Washington county oil mill adds hands for new boilers as the bucket brigade grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Jo. Exnumer
Dallas
Mrs
F. A. Eldridge
Heser Srose
Houston
Sam Jones
Brenham High School
Opers House
Washington County Oil Mill, Compress and Manufacturing Company
Frenham
Brenham Mutual Benefit Association Expands Membership
The Brenham Mutual Benefit Association adds twelve new members, raising total membership to 180. Upon a member's death, the secretary withdraws $2 for each member from the bank and hands the sum to the widow the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Brenham Mutual Benefit Association
Land Sale Crowd Draws Santa Anna Attendees
A noisy Sunday crowd from Santa Anna gathers for a land sale, while many more buy tickets for the same event on Monday. Officials expect a large turnout as observers note the throng is composed mainly of men identified as THOSDE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Anna
An Industrial School Proposal Reaches Brenham
Mayor J A Wilkins received a letter from Prof J M Beals of the Mississippi Female Industrial Institute and College detailing its success and proposing a similar school in Texas. The letter, also sent to Dallas Fort Worth and Houston, asks Brenham to offer inducements for location and free building rent for one to five years. The board of school trustees will decide on immediate action if appropriate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Wilkins
J. M. Beals
Mississippi Female Industrial Institute and College
Mississippi
Brenham
Dallas
Fort Worth
Houston
Texas
Brenham seeks en campment site as offers pour in
The en campment committee travels to Austin and Waco seeking a permanent location. A telegram from Brenham Board of Trade offers 150 acres near the city, water works, electric lights, and $50,000 cash. Other items note local deaths and community events including emancipation celebrations by the colored community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Waco
Brenham
Board of Trade
Buensan
Ges
W. H. Masry
Texas
Brenham High School Commencement Sermon Set at St Peter’s
The Brenham High School commencement sermon will be preached at St Peter's Church on Sunday at 11 o'clock by Rev. F. Sebright Leigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenham Hich School
St. Peter's Church
F. Sebright Leigh
Two Marriage Licenses Issued This Week in County Clerk Office
For the week ending Wednesday evening June 3d there were two licenses issued from the County Clerk. Ellis Robinson wed Nad ar Williams and Jno Pechal married Katrina Susen in a concise official note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Robinson
Benadar Williams
Jno. Pechal
Katrina Susen
Watches and Jewelry At Franklin’s Latest Styles
E. F. Franklins offers a carefully selected stock of watches and jewelry showcasing the newest styles. Shoppers can explore updated selections and find fashionable pieces for upcoming occasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Franklins
Local Banner Ad Promises New Cubanela Cigars and More
Mr Louis F Grassucce receives a sample of the Cubanela cigars the Banner staff tested after Wednesday office visit. Advertisements promise a future stock of silverware fancy goods brass and marble clocks from E R Praxeurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis F. Grassucce
E. R. Praxeurs
Lunch Stand Operator Serves Coffee On Santa Fe Train
Hamemann has fitted up his lunch stand at the Santa Fe saloon and runs a 16 gallon coffee pot serving hot coffee to awaiting passengers while the train waits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wall. Hamemann
Dr J E Muse Returns From State Dental Association
Dr J E Muse has returned from attending the State Dental Association meeting in Waco where colleagues discussed latest practices and standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Muse
State Dental Association
Waco
State News Roundup From Texas Across Counties
A compilation notes many conditions including Reno City moves to El Reno and brick demand in Abilene. Reports detail heavy rainfall aiding crops in Randall Carson Grayson counties, new Main Street stone buildings planned in Childress, rapid home building in Denison, and other local happenings from Fort Worth to Cotulla.
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Shelby County
Abilene
Randall
Carson
Grayson
Childress
Main Street
Miscellaneous items and world notes from the era
A collage of quotes and brief items on industry, strikes, art, politics, and society. Highlights mention electric boats, Portland brewers, a millionaire with power, Ireland at the World's Fair, and remarks on duty, merit, and temper. Notables include Mrs Mary Brayton Young, a Fall River mill owner, and Gen Grant related heritage plans.
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Portland
Ireland
Charles Dudley Warner
Tac
Troy Press
Mary Brayton Young
Fall River
Scientific Miscellany from 19th Century Reports
The piece surveys diverse science notes from Germany and France including rail wear versus tensile strength, Prussia’s centenarians, Thibet’s diseases and drugs, a long definition of blush by Dr. Miner, luminous bacteria, and French mortality from smallpox and typhoid. It argues vaccination and clean water could save tens of thousands of lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Brouardel
Germany
Breuardel
Spring Medicines and Local Court News Recap
A note on spring tonics and purifiers advises careful choice of remedies. In Paris, Ellie Milliken won $250 against Western Union for delays affecting his brother’s death, totaling $3750 in damages this week. J E Sawyer, a Houston and Texas Central bridge worker, died after a locomotive incident. Brownson was badly injured. Esmeralda coal access at Acapulco stirred official tension, while LaGrange plans water works with Kelly & Co. at 327,000.
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Paris
Ellie Milliken
Western Union Telegraph Company
Milliken
Celeste
Hunt County
Willie
Honey Grove
Telegraph Company
J. E. Sawyer
Houston
Texas Central
Ennis
Palmer
Brownson
LaGrange
Kelly & Co
Farm and Garden Notes Preserve The Rural Year
Batten the barn and take up the sag in the wire fence. Keep machines stored and guard against wet plowed land scratches. Feed rich food for manure, cut straw fine, protect flowering beds, and prepare for cold nights. Timothy feeds market, calves should avoid acorns, and weanlings need oats. Horses need limited salt at free-access locations.
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Timothy
How to Kill Bermuda Grass
Rural New York writer argues Bermuda grass can be killed with deep plowing to cover roots and scraping to remove young growth. Keep land clean to prevent regrowth and use turning seven inches deep in June, then expose to sun before planting peas in rows and maintaining cultivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
New York
Sure Death to Borers in Trees Says Homestead
The North Eastern Homestead advises homeowners not to hunt borers but to treat trees with a wood ashes mixture or lime whitewash. Create a dirt ring around the trunk to funnel the solution into the holes. Reapply if needed in the first year and zinc strips offer an alternative.
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N. E
Gargling Hot Water Best for Sore Throat Says Doctor
Dr Hope of the Metropolitan Throat Hospital warns against salt water gargles calling them harmful. He endorses hot water gargles as the safest remedy for sore throat from colds or voice fatigue, noting they are soothing and worth testing briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hope
Metropolitan Throat Hospital
New York World
Fort Worth youth gang known as the corn dodgers nabbed
The oldest member of the gang aged 16 was caught with others in Fort Worth. They are detained for stealing and likely to be punished. Also advice on securing trees this fall to prevent wind damage.
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Fort Worth
Bailes Fatally Wounded After Incident at Orange Fence
A man named Bailes was fatally wounded after crawling through a hole in a fence at Orange. He reportedly dropped his pistol while moving through the gap.
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Bailes
Orange
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Weimer
Messrs
Francis Bros
Burton
Repr
Troutsox
Kerrville
the Daily Mail
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Fansie Kennepy
Sempronius
Baexzan
Euffy
Ammons
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Moesere
Frank Eldridge
Otto Wallney
Joe Jackson
W. G. Wilkins
Carr. T. C. Cray
Independence
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Joynee Knix
Seward
Teague
Board of County Commissioners
Georgetown
Williamson County
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H. Hayngs
Ty Brenham
J. H. Sours
F. R. Prangrix
Joux Forestsoy
Jas. Fergerson
Wm. Richter Jr
This
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State News
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Parker County
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Denison
Ben Clark
Tyler
E. B. Defoor
Constable Russell
Salado
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Seymour
Rush Brice
Texas and Pacific
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Wilbarger County
Estacado
Central Plains
Mercantile and Commission House
J. W. Riddle
Piedras Negras
R. W. Harris
Mema
San Juan Creek
San Antonio
West End
Childress County
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Will Roberts
McFee
Rock Island
Texas Central Railway
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Erath
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McLennan
State of Texas
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Rusk
Viers
Taylor
Cameron
Horace Chilton
Cotulla
Washington
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Barnum
Charles Townsend
Phoebe Cousins
Anna Dickinson
Idaho
Gen. Grant
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T. C. Miner
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