Autumnal notes and local sports in Brenham region
The Brenham Banner reports on community events including the Ladies of the Maccabees meeting, Band practice, and Methodist pulpit changes due to a concurrent opera house commemoration. It notes Judge C C Garrett’s tribute to General John Sayles, local sports results with Brenham Maroons losing to Calvert, and upcoming Brenham Calvert games at Hearne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sayles
C. C. Garrett
Court of Civil Appeals
Brenham
Daylight Hold-Up on Ant Street Night Thief Robs Woman
Nancy McFarland, a resident of Shadyville, was robbed on Ant Street Saturday morning by a lone highwayman who took fifty cents and all her valuables. Policeman Lockett pursued the bandit, but the thief remains at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy McFarland
Shadyville
Ant Street
Lockett
Ed C Buster and Eva Shelby Wed in Moonlit June Ceremony
On Thursday night June 10 1897 at 8 30 Rev E W Tarrant united Ed C Buster and Eva Shelby in marriage at his residence. Only witnesses Willam Cather and Cordie Collins accompanied them. The couple, esteemed in local circles, embark on married life while friends at the New York store and Shelby household extend congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. C. Buster
Eva Shelby
E. W. Tarrant
Willam Cather
Cordie Collins
Cather & Buster
New York
J. T. Shelby
Sycamore Street
Buster
Damages Awarded in Houston Railroad Collision Case
In Harris county district court the suit by Madame Theresa Goldberg and her minor son Walter against Houston and Texas Central Railway stems from a recent road accident that killed Mr. Goldberg and injured Mrs. Goldberg. The judgment awards Mrs. Goldberg 327.50 for expenses, 2000 for personal injuries, 3500 for the death of her husband, 2000 for Walter for loss of his father, with E. Raphael as next friend receiving one third of any recovery for legal services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Harris County
Theresa Goldberg
Walter
Houston and Texas Central Railway Company
Goldberg
Brenham Electric Light Plant Plans Major Capacity Increase
The Brenham electric light company will upgrade its system with a Warner induction alternator of 3000 lights capacity and a 250 horsepower Carlisle engine. These additions will enable the city to receive electric lighting for all areas by September first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenham
Carlisle
Brenham Teachers Plan Summer Vacations
With city schools closed fifteen Brenham teachers begin summer break. Superintendent Tarrant will go to Kerrville for health plus son Fred accompanies him. E F Taylor to attend Waco school of methods. Perle Perkins to Nashville Centennial. L N Thomas to Waco school of methods. Leonora McCluskey to visit relatives in the Old Dominion. C Engelking to quit teaching and study at Baylor in September. Verne Henderson to Georgetown relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarrant
Kerrville
Fred Tarrant
E. F. Taylor
Central School
School of Methods
Waco
Perle Perkins
Nashville
L. N. Thomas
Waco School of Methods
Leonora McCluskey
Old Dominion
C. Engelking
Baylor University
Verne Henderson
Georgetown
Severa's Blood Purifier Praised by Nebraska Reader
Mr Frank Barto of Plato Nebraska writes Severa's Blood Purifier is the best medicine. He says eight ladies were cured and grateful for the excellent result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Barto
Plato
Neb
Umpire’s Unhappy Lot and Court Case Update
A Brenham 8 Calvert 7 game saw Calvert errors and weak umpiring cost them. Umpire was removed in the fifth inning. Brenham shown as top amateur club. In justice court, Wood Lusk stabbing case postponed. $100 bond set for examining trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvert
Brenham
Justice Court
Wood Lusk
John Matthews
Lusk
Death of Mr Dick Burgess at Independence
Sudden death of Dick Burgess occurred Saturday at noon in Independence from heart failure. Aged about sixty five, he left a large family of grown children and had lived in Washington county over forty years. He was widely known for integrity and upright living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Burgess
Independence
Burgess
Washington County
Severas Blood Purifier Promises Nerve Strength And Clean Blood
Sevira’s Blood Purifier claims to strengthen nerves and purify the system curing diseases said to arise from impure blood including eruptions running sores catarrh and general weakness.
Relief for rheumatic pains promised by remedy
A terse ad claims prompt relief and quick cure for rheumatic or neuralgic pains, cramps, and lumbago by a specific treatment or remedy.
Severas St Gothards Oll For Sale At Drug Stores
Glanders have appeared at Chappell Hill. Five horses belonging to a Polish farmer were examined and condemned by a committee including Thomas Mattchet, Wm. Mercer, and another unnamed member. A group of fishermen left the city for Eagle Lake to fish catfish and perch, guided by W. H. Murphy, Amos Smith, Coffee Harris Jr., John B. Martin, and Mr. Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glanders
Chappell Hill
Messrs
Thomas Matchett
Wm. Mercer
Eagle Lake
W. H. Murphy
Amos Smith
Coffee Harris, Jr
John B. Martin
Mr. Evans
Allcorn Brothers Open New Cottage North of City
Messrs. T. J. and E. M. Allcorn residing five miles north have erected a handsome new cottage on Bren ham and Gay Hill road and invite friends to call. They are opening a new farm on Tomlinson's Creek and making other improvements, seeking success for their efforts.
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Messrs
T. J
E. M. Allcorn
Brenham
Gay Hill
Tomlinson’s Creek
Graham Lodge Elects Officers for Ensuing Term
At a regular meeting of Graham Lodge No. 20, A F and A M, held Saturday night, the following officers were elected for the ensuing term. W A Wood, W M. C L Wilkins, S W. E W Reichardt, J W R. D Harris, Secretary. Alex Simon, Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Lodge No
A. F
A. M
W. A. Wood
W.M. C. L. Wilkins
W. E. W. Reichardt
J. W. R. D. Harris
Alex Simon
Deafness Cure Claim by Hall's Catarrh Cure
An advertisement claims deafness from Eustachian tube inflammation can be cured only by constitutional remedies. It asserts catarrh causes most cases and offers one hundred dollars for any deafness from catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure, with circulars available from F J Cheney & Co in Toledo, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
O. P
Hose Company Picnic At Walker's Lake This Sunday
In line with a decision at the last meeting Connor Hose company plans a picnic at Walker's Lake next Sunday. The Second Regiment Band will join as guests of the Hose company at the event.
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Connor Hose Company
Walker’s Lake
Second Regiment
Evangelist Lorenz to Start Gospel Tent Meetings Tonight
Evangelist J P Lorenz erects a gospel tent at Randle Avenue and Green Street and will host a series of meetings starting at 8 30 tonight. Topics include Prophecies of the Bible Signs of the Times Second Coming of Christ Millennium Home of the Saved State of the Dead The Lord s Day Sunday Change of the Sabbath United States in Prophecy and more. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Lorenz
Randle Avenue
Green Street
Home of the Saved
United States
Harris Music Class Recital Set for Wednesday Evening
Mrs SpA Harris leads a student recital Wednesday evening at Music Hall. Admission is free, inviting family and friends to enjoy performances from the class.
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Spa Harris
Music Hall
Electric Light Improvements And Civic Notes In Brenham
Engineers from Warren Electric and Stanley Electric assess costs for Brenham Ice Light Water Company to add three thousand lights at about seven thousand dollars. Odd Fellows announce a cemetery decoration ceremony with E F Taylor and J P Buchanan speaking. The column adds brief notes on longevity, Patterson New Jersey locomotives for China, and tariff related critique of made in England hosiery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Hobson
Warren Electric Manufacturing Company
Sandusky
Ohio
A. W. Dutton
Stanley Electric Manufacturing Company
Pitfield
Mass
Brenham Ice, Light and Water Company
Odd Fellows
E. F. Taylor
J. P. Buchanan
Patterson
N. J
China
England
New Jersey
American Wool and Cotton Reporter
New York
Rhode Island
The
New York World
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Beauty Holland
Holland
Ladies of the Maccabes
Opera House
South Texas
Chas. Kugadt
Court of Criminal Appeals
Sinks
Brenham Maroons
Hearne
Oak Hall
Congress
Hughes
Y. P. Bowers
Joshua
Giddings
J. E. Bowers
Houston
Bowers
Johnson County
Corescent
Waverly, Crawford
Buster-Shelby
Gygles
W.u.graber
Severa
Severa’s
McKinley
Gospel Services
Tutt
Monarch
Maron
Reichardt & Seelhorst
H. Grubs & CO
Jewelers
Dwyer
Lion Draw Store
H H. Grubbs & CO
Texas
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