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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1879
Page
3
Local notes describe corn and sweet potato crop concerns due to drought and scarce water, new wagon arrivals, and growing warex. Mentions of fires, markets, a police incident with two boys, and community events including a children’s emancipation celebration and a Sons of Texas meeting. Also reports on health, business openings, and talk of July Fourth activities.
A large procession on Sandy Street led by the Brenham colored band and the Lee colored baseball club capped a day of speech making and a grand ball at the grove. About two thousand colored attendees enjoyed a harmonious gathering with speeches by invited guests and a school reunion glow.
The town buzzes with a Kansas migration fervor as Frederick Lumpkins Frederick touts government transport and land, while meetings discuss exodus and a Houston convention. A humane, critical note on times and pockets contrasts with a chilling portrait of postwar behavior and prejudice.
The Brenham public free schools held closing exercises at the Opera House marking the fourth year. The crowded crowd included many prominent citizens and families. Highlights featured Miss Rosa Simons on education, a Latin Salutatory by John Killough, a German recital by Pearly Parks, the valedictory by Charles Dwyer, and prizes awarded to Dwyer and Baker. A reunion is planned tonight on school grounds with torches.
A mother's note praises Dr Winchells Teething Syrup claiming it soothes teething pain regulates bowels relieves colic and brings natural sleep for babies. The ad touts a dime store price of 25c per bottle and urges lifelong use once tried.
The city council resolves that the public free schools are an ornament and honor to Beenhem citizens. They credit Peabody Fund for ten months term and praise benefactor Mr Karnes Leary. The council pledges warm support and asks citizens to aid in sustaining the schools. Signed by the mayor and school trustees.
June 16 74 Examinations at Hayltor University and Baylor Female College concluded with strong attendance. Alumni in Houston Hall elected to meet at 9 AM after routine business. Subscriptions raised nine hundred dollars to finish the university building, now 1300 by 60 feet. builders Garrett Johnston and Breedlove funded the timber. Commencement addressed by Dr Breaker of Houston and Dr Crane. medals awarded for elocution to E D Cavin and C S Willingham. several graduates received diplomas and degrees. The UC exercises opened Thursday with Z R Kendrick of Galveston and Miss Eliza Moore of La sharing speeches. Miss Alice John of Tee praised The American State and Walesbury. President Luther delivered an address to conclude.
A carload of choice sugar house molasses offered for sale at low price to the trade by C. W. Kampen.
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