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Newspaper

Brenham Weekly Banner

Location

Brenham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1897

Page

7

Brenham Seeks County Fair As Hail Hurts Crops And Local News

Brenham looks to host a county fair this fall amid hail damages in Burleson County and cotton replants hopes. The Brenham Calvert series stands 2-0 for Brenham with a final game looming. Ed Schatts and Emma Awalt wed at Burton Baptist church in a local ceremony. A 30 cent post office key rebate arrives under federal relief. Moonlit gatherings and minor city notices fill a brisk local page.

Burton Ed Schatts Emma Awalt The Baptist Church

Recital by Miss Estes Pupils Delights Music Hall Audience

Final recital of Miss Kate Estes class featured twenty selections in a generous program. Performers included Fannie Thomas Jennie Tarrant Elsie Fisher Nella Abbott Annie Hermann Mamie Murphy Birdie Sallis Sadie Harrison Freda Bartens Sel Epstein Julia Epstein Lucille Trrrant Mollie White Harrison and others with intermission and multiple solo and duet numbers.

Kate Estes Music Hall Valse Nella Abbott F. Burgmuller Annie Hermann Mamie Murphy Birdie Sallis Sadie Harrison C. Godard Mies Freda Bartens E. Gillet Elsie Fisher Sel Epstein Scharwenka E. Grieg Julia Epstein F. Spindler Lucille Trrrant Dent de Lion A. Wimpfhaimer Air de Ballet Louis Conrath Mies Fannie Tromas

Brenham Cycle Club Eyes Track To Watsons Natatorium

Brenham cycle enthusiasts seek city backing to build a two and a half mile track from the city to Stone with funds raised. Mr Watson offers to share work and the club would supply lumber for sand bed flooring. Estimated material costs under $100. with bridging and grading a run to the natatorium could take about fifteen minutes.

Brenham Natorium

Modified Joy in Springtime Garden Scene

The piece celebrates a lush spring garden full of blooming flowers fruit trees and active wildlife. It describes green grass blue skies buzzing bees blooming pansies lilacs and ripening apples with budding growth and a joyful mood overall.

Mare beats Dallas horse in Shelby 300 yard race

In Shelby last Monday a mare owned by Mr. Franke of Industry won a 300 yard race by six feet over a Dallas thoroughbred. Bets were five to one against the mare, with about $1000 reportedly changing hands. The mare, kept as a farm work animal, will race again on July 17. A fire at Mr. E C Abbotts corner Sandy and Clinton sts was put out in the stables with no damage.

Shelby Franke Dallas E.C. Abbott Sandy Clinton Streets

Brenham Considers Sewerage Project Amid Support and Costs

Citizens largely back a city sewerage system though they warn of higher bonded debt and tax rates. Projections estimate a $20,000 maximum for two miles of main conduits and six miles of piping, with water supply needs doubling. Local taxpayers express broad support and outline conditions for funding and implementation.

Brenham F. W. Schuerenberg W. J. Graber

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