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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1878
Page
3
Local notes report heavy rains and favorable planting weather for sweet potatoes tobacco and cotton. Peaches continue shipping west to eastern markets. Amthor Krug Hall hosts a pleasant dance at Pleasant Hill. Court sessions adjourned with quorum issues and notices warn against unsigned communications.
The piece notes optimistic days ahead for the average darkey, mentions watermelons coming in priced at a half dollar each, and describes patches being staked out and guarded by bulldogs and shotguns, reflecting racial caricature and risky undertones.
Mr D G Bowens asks the Boxnes to state that a court oversight left unentered on minutes the commissioners examined the county treasurer C Minkwitz books and found them correct. Minkwitz is praised as an excellent officer.
The Berlin Ball at Pesche's hall in Berlin Monday evening was pleasant with a fine crowd. Music by Prof. Korff's string band and introducing fireworks delighted guests. fifty young ladies wore fashionable costumes and local men showed hospitable manners. Graham Lodge No 20 A F & A M elected officers for the coming year and set an install ment date for June 24 with a supper to follow. all Master Masons in good standing are invited to attend.
A fourteen year old colored girl in Warrousville was whipped after a complaint to police. Parents and offended parties reached a settlement that a severe castigation would resolve the matter, and order returned as city officials offered no intervention.
Transactions show Henry Graves and wife selling a Brenham lot to M. E. Rogers for 300 pounds. E. L. Thompson transfers 4 acres on Cedar Creek to W. S. Rogers. W. R. Garvin and wife sell a Brenham lot to G. Hermann for 350 dollars. FA Engelke sells south half of lot 2 block 3 Brenham to Bettie P. Tristram for 1 dollar. Lorenze Zeiss enhances his Brewery with notable upgrades, boasting the city’s best beer.
Round Top hosts a public event featuring a barbecue and a tournament on July 4 with distinguished speakers and candidacies. Turner association exercises precede a grand evening ball. In Washington a Republican gathering drew Brenham supporters in a secret conclave with few details released.
The Brenham precinct meeting held June 8 at the courthouse elected B. H. Bassett president and Dan McIntyre secretary. Delegates named to the county convention include Ne E. Dever A J Roberson John Ralston H Grabow Dan McIntyre Jno E Martin Blount Rivers Alex Simon J D Gid Se Wm Joe McGary J A Wilkins W J R Jamison E F Ewing M Kerr Wm Thompson D B Williams Jo T Swearingen Wm Dwyer M Boemer Jeff Bassett E Reichardt. Meeting adjourned.
A German man named Wesch is arrested after a burglary at a Zeiss brewery worker’s sleeping room, then released with discharge papers from the 16th U.S. Infantry. He later steals $250 and a silver watch, is recaptured, and jailed. The article also notes high railroad tariffs hindering corn shipments, urging Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe railroad action. It mentions a Black man named Frenchy fined for city offenses and set to work, who hides the shovel to avoid sun damage.
H W Grabow, longtime Washington county resident, endorsed by friends for sheriff. He has not sought office before, is a lifelong Democrat, and would make an excellent sheriff if elected. Also included are a weekly statement by W K Lewis, June 7 1878, with weekly receipts, shipments, and freight details, plus a Dr Wood weather report with rainfall and temperatures.
A special session approved C. P. Metcalf bond for rent on school lands in Tom Green county and set various small payments. Items include jail and prisoner costs, jury and witness fees, printing, indigent burials, coffin for Sophia Lockett, and county clerks’ stationery. Assessments for M A Stone D L McGary and G W Gentry reduced. Adjourned.
Brenham Hooks and Ladder foreman L J Lockett receives invitation for Brenham Fire Department participation in a July 4 celebration at Sherman. Licenses issued by county clerk H M Lewis for week ending June 13 list Gibert Fagins Needy C Camp Wiley Anderson and Caroline Smith. Crop notes warn cotton worms may attack early due to continued showery weather.
Emancipation Day preparations stir local colored residents as they plan to celebrate the event on the upcoming Wednesday the roth inst. The hay crop in the courthouse yard has been harvested by a colored individual using a scythe.
Crosixe eliminates Summer Dress goods from stock with brown Linen at 15 per yard, Black Grenedine at 20 30 35 40 and sec, a former pricing 25 37 40 50 and 65c. Colored Grenedines start at 12c and up. Rare bargains offered at Dr Bloombardh’s.
A Democratic Party convention for the 2ath Senatorial District of Amwam Burlesin counties will convene in lienham on Saturday August 10 1873 to nominate a candidate for the Senate of the United States. Tessa is chairman of the 2oth District.
Local correspondence reflects political talk about female suffrage, party lines, and delegates. It includes resolutions for party discipline, nominating county officers, and cooperation with other clubs, followed by advertisements and a personal pledge from J M Winans.
At a Democracy meeting in the Burton Precinct on Saturday East, delegates were chosen. Named delegates include J P Green WH Der J A Carmean WC Broesche Thomas Phears HB Peran RK Von Buen W RK Woods H Knitile J Horse JD Caro AJ Bhckhurn T J Burton BOF Elliiott S Bower WoW Trendley BA Watson F Kinkan R King W Ho Me Cuichan A Whitener Wo4C Crenshaw Jno Young J E Gray WJ McMahan.
A local correspondent reports blessings from rain cheering farmers, notes on health, and a call for county reform. Readers praise a musical by Live Oak Seminary girls and discuss politics, urging support for Hill for commissioner and Lipscomb for county judge amid a quiet election mood. The piece mentions a rain visit, corn market timing, and a rumor of a future concert with Hubbard and Lang referred to.
The notice reports heavy weekend rains boosting local crops with corn in silk and tassel and notes hope for fair cotton prices. It warns of a charlatan named Goggleeye Brown from Brenham attempting to coerce Mil Creek neighbors with false school plans and a test question about roosters and hens. Local politics heat up as Capt. Williams is seen as the likely representative choice.
A brief newsletter notes early corn promising, half an acre of wheat for experiment may yield ten bushels at harvest. An examination at the Bethlehem Academy is planned for next Friday with dinner at the schoolhouse. Mr. J E Gray is discussed as county commissioner candidate for Burton precinct amid tax concerns.
The Fifth Congressional District Democratic Committee announces a convention of delegates will be held in Brenham on Wednesday, August 1578, to nominate a candidate for representative and perform duties as determined. District papers friendly to the cause are urged to publish the notice and circulate the announcement. The committee seeks suitable rabbit metal for sale in quantities at this office.
J E S A Randle announces candidacy for Sheriff of Washington County pending Democratic convention. J F Geahow also announces for Sheriff subject to convention. GLACK LOCKRIDGE announces for Tax Assessor subject to Democratic county convention.
At a Chappell precinct meeting today M M Felder was elected chair and S Rogers secretary. Delegates chosen include Glass Atkinson Garrett Kopers Blackburn Wor ham Smith McPaile Smith Girtman Felder to attend the county Democratic convention with alternates listed. The meeting also endorsed candidates for Governor Hubbard and other county offices and adjourned.
A reader testimonial praises Parkers Balsam six months after applying it. The user reports hair regaining natural brown color, silkiness, absence of dandruff and falling hair, and a refreshed, youthful look. Dramatic claims urge buying from a druggist, R. E. Luka.
An old advertisement touts Parker's Ginger Tonic as a vitalizing remedy for digestion and general weakness. It claims to strengthen the enfeebled system, aid digestion, and improve liver function, with a supposed cure for dyspepsia heartburn and constipation. A $1.00 bottle or a sample for 15 cents is offered, claiming notable relief and mood improvement.
An old-style ad notes Wow County Scrip wanted by H A Woop and promotes hats, shirts, suits, and a Phoenix Restaurant meal priced to attract buyers. It warns of the Louisiana Lottery scheme run by Generals Beauregard and Early and reports Mixe Suaw, a wife murderer, sentenced to death but swallowing strychnine and possibly surviving.
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