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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1891
Page
5
Mirana stores undergo interior improvements by Mirana Stems and Voss. A child of Mr J McFarland improves from cholera infantum. Mrs S A Willl ill, attended by Dr A J Miruen of Independence in city Tuesday. Bryas returns from District Court in Dwell after adjournment. Councils trustee Rost Scuenexnens declines city public schools post.
Local discussion labels the Woodmen of the World drive to organize a new lodge in the city as a fleeting effort metaphorically called a flash in the pan. The remark emphasizes skepticism about lasting success.
Dr. T O Hyxes reports Belton visit found corn at its finest yet cotton about twelve days behind last year. Louis Scuarri marked his 29th birthday with a Western city celebration and elegant feast. Mrs Sears dies in Gay Hill. funeral held Tuesday. Pex Franxxurs, once foot amputated, dies at the county poor farm after a brief illness. A sack of corn is stolen from Mr Thomas crib amid fruit crop depredations. nineteen fine melons mutilated Sunday.
Tse Truck Growers shipped several car loads of Irish potatoes this season with prices at 60 cents a bushel, higher than usual for this time of year and likely to push local prices up. Talk of a sewer from the jail to Clinton street near residences draws protests. Cotton held in the county softer than last year and unlikely to rise before the new crop. Santa Fe will sell four cent per mile round trip excursion tickets to Brenham for emancipation celebration on June 19 20. A revonner eyed a bank windfall but fled with large bills. color line preparations for emancipation celebration continue. Separate coach law goes into effect on the celebration day, Friday, seen as unlucky by locals.
The Banner Reporter spends a country Sunday at D. H. Watson’s estate two and a half miles east of Baxnext. He tours vast plum and peach rows, samples fruit, and views Rosedale nursery with magnificent grounds and flowers.
The narrator recalls a delightful excursion to scenic orchards and vineyards with inviting avenues and well kept grounds. They returned to the city with fond memories and gratitude toward the genial host for the days pleasure and invitation to return.
Mantis Texas June 12 1891 message from H G Canes as he assumes leadership after the death of Capt P J Oakes president of Green s Brigade Association. Canes asks for aid to fulfill duties and pledges to attend to matters before the annual meeting.
A Brenham contractor told a reporter that four months of building activity exceed all of last year with new houses and renovations visible citywide. A near complete Lutheran church in the southeast and a new residence on Christian Ridge by Mr. G. Herman highlight ongoing growth around the Square where many business improvements appear as well.
About seven o clock Sunday afternoon in Camptown near the Central railroad a dozen colored boys were playing with a hand car on an incline. The car struck John Hubert six year old son of Cassa Hubert breaking the outer table of his skull and wounding his thigh. Dr. Holland attended and stated recovery is likely if head concussion does not develop.
Mrs. Louis Engelking aged in her thirty sixth year died at her Bellville home after several months illness. She leaves a husband and children and many relatives. She was the oldest sister of Tax Assessor E. G. Langhammer who went to Bellville with Mr. F. Heinecke to attend the funeral.
In the past few days, boys entered fields near the city and cut and plug many unripe melons on Mr. W. H. Thomas patch and Mr. Wheeler's, a theft described as vandalism. Thomas has all the names and warns of trouble if repeated.
The Progressives, a new society of young men and women, met at Dr. W. A. Lockett’s residence Monday night. About twenty couples attended and agree the first meeting achieved its aim of pleasure and social success.
County Clerk records show licenses issued for the week ending June 17, 1891. George Mason wed Delia Hendar s Henry Bluse w Matilda Stern Fritz Richers w Anna Prabl Harvey Hubert w Anna Hogans Paul Krivacka w Anna Beseda.
The firm Mesers Reichardt and Seerhorst advertise a large stock of general hardware and claim to manufacture champion galvanized iron cisterns and tanks and iron flues.
W. W. Seaney Ese. departed yesterday for a visit to Barton County, according to local notices. The trip aims to inspect regional developments and meet with county officials.
The confectionary store and ice cream parlors of Mr. F Kiber have been furnished with four motor fans to render the place cool and inviting. A drunk musician who was making himself offensive around Mrs. Peters Monday night was locked in and will likely be sober enough to pay his fine this morning. A crown cotton boll was exhibited at this office Tuesday taken from a six acre field on one of the colored tenants on Mr. N E Dever's place, said to be of good quality.
Mr C E Regu, fate night oper ator at the Santa Fe telegraph office, has been promoted to the Buckhurst agency and left Saturday to assume charge. His wife followed Monday to join him. Deluded thief broke into the smoke houses of Frank Hanbelt and W M Becker Tuesday night but found no meat, getting nothing in the attempt.
The Co E Walker division of ex confederates will hold its reunion at the Zionsville platform near C H Meirer’s place next Sunday and the public is invited.
Barxsamu Council No 365 of the American Legion of Honor reports total payouts of 24367.34 and benefits received of 3009.00, leaving a balance of 11632.66 in its favor.
Trespay endures a record hot day with ninety degree heat and still air. Tur Green Oak, four miles west, hosts a well attended Sunday event featuring a noisy bell and minor skirmishes among youths, none serious. Railroads grant a four cent per mile round trip to the State Horticultural Society meeting in Lampasas on July 1, with Brenham urged to push for hosting next year.
In the mayor's court on Tuesday Sarah Allen paid the minimum fare of 7.95 crossing the bridge of sighs. A musician mentioned in Tuesdays Basser, arrested Monday, followed the same tune, though another musician expressed no appreciation.
Tur Bayser acknowledges receipt of an invitation to Carey Crane College closing exercises on Friday evening June 19 in Independence. It regrets being unable to send a representative but trusts attendees will provide an account of the event.
The ice factory reports a thriving week of sales and strong demand as temperatures rise. Ice deliveries and customer demand suggest continued growth, with local merchants counting on brisk trade despite heat.
The Brenham effort to elect Miss Nettie Estes to the Hamilton College scholarship is centered at Lusk Parks office and Graber's jewelry store, where votes or money for papers are collected. The piece urges residents to welcome progress and not abuse the town as improvements, including electric lights, may come.
A party including B S Rogers J G Rankin Louis Grassmack Dr T O Hynes and Robert Ammons left here Tuesday for the Yegua to spend several days camping. They carried all essentials except perhaps fishing tackle which some friends doubted they remembered.
In a light hearted scene at Justice Curry's office Mosday morning Mr Paul Krivac and Mrs Anna Besada a longtime couple aged about sixty sought to renew their marriage with their grown children present. They teased the justice about launching a new voyage of matrimony for their kids while themselves appearing as gleeful as sixteen.
Reporter tours the central road gin erected by Messrs Watson and Giese three miles east of town. Contractor C H Elliott and Watson explain the three 70 saw gins with suction elevators cleaners and distributors a revolving double box press seed carrier and integrated seed handling. One man operates the entire plant while others manage the press and steam power. The gins have won first prizes at fairs.
Misses Ruth and Emma Morriss hosted about a dozen couples of young friends at their home Tuesday night. Tar Colored residents of Brenham finalize plans for a large emancipation celebration to be held Friday and Saturday at the Fair grounds.
Emma Dever pled guilty to disturbing the peace in Justice Curry's court on Wednesday and was fined including costs of 11.95 dollars. Bretnam led the Houston Post Scholarship contest with 333 votes on Wednesday and 1,000 more votes were reported. Rost Hargis, ill at Gay Hill for two weeks, has returned to the city. Watermelons found ready sale on Wednesday at 40 to 50 cents.
A fest and ball will be held at Valley Grove in Fritz Harm's pasture next Sunday June 21 1891. Refreshments food and music provided. Ball occurs on the platform at night. A G C Voss announces the event.
Reports from Ft Worth describe Jesse Jones robbed of 150 dollars. San Marcos Chautauqua scheduled June 24 to July 22. Wm Mobry fired at Jno Harris in Greenville courthouse. A Mexican horse thief arrested at Coleman with a stolen horse. Mrs. Bowen announces she will run Cotula Times. Waco taps a woman as city schools superintendent for third time. Volunteer guards plan a company mess at state encampment. Tennessee Democrats push Gov Buchannan on sub treasury. Houston post office promoted to first class with 3100 dollar salary. Denton county local option votes show prohibition majority by two. Cooke county farmers seek aid after Red River floods. G H Glass shot dead by farmhand EK Martin in Coleman County. self defense claimed. Houston Post questions Sunday saloon closures. G C Johnson wandering in Chicago after alleged sand-bagging. claims lightning strike hallucination.
Miscellaneous notes report Rockport forming a fire company while Corpus Christi hosts an anti slang society. August racing at Cleburne, a million dollar steel plant for Jefferson, hay shipments and crop news across Bee, Corsicana, Wheeler, and West Texas. Local foremen, arrests, and legal actions appear with weather impacts and a giant Texas wheat farm development near Colorado, plus a drowned child rescued after a fishing party.
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