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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1878
Page
3
Readable items report Democratic ties to Major Bassett in Burleson and state senate figures. Brenham peaches expected by May, and a notable horse theft near Round Top in Fayette County. Also mention a new hog horn bone trade and a virtuoso piano performer from Independence.
The body of Andreas Fox, a well known lumber dealer, was found at the bottom of a well behind the Colorado House on Ant Street near the depot. Coroner's jury investigates foul play amid questions about who dumped him in the well and how he entered the confined space.
Grant Weding and Miss Amanea Serta wed at Turner's Hall in Austin with a large local guest list, music, dancing, and telegrams from New York Paris and Texas. The column also reports fines, hotel news, a Germania Club funeral, and town improvements including a new bridge on Ant street and growing crop prospects in Washington county.
An inquest concluded with a verdict that Andreas Fox died at the hands of unknown parties. Boarding house and bar proprietors were discharged for lack of evidence. A black man who testified against them was charged with perjury. No new facts emerged and publication was deemed unhelpful.
Dan McGary and a friend planned a morning trip to Caldwell. In the afternoon a rumor claimed he was overpowered and robbed by armed men, but he returned home Sunday at 11 oclock unharmed, noting he started with a half dollar and brought back 50 cents.
Brenham's opera house ranks second to Galveston's Tremont in elegance and comfort. The town hosts two three story brick hotels and two two story frame hotels, with easy rail access and affordable prices. A liberal Democratic club operates, and Col Jack is urged to convene a congressional gathering here. Shakspeare's Romeo and Juliet feature Mrs Chantran as Juliet with strong support, under Mr Max Elkins' management. Dentists A L Jones slated to locate here, promising first class work. Brenham ships more cotton than any Texas town not at a railroad terminus. Distaster’s car for Burleson County starts Monday from Caldwell, then Giddings for Lee County. Local lawyers divide their time between Brewham and other courts. Frost reports a heavy frost on Thursday morning.
Residents were astonished as a caravan, claimed to be a circus, rolled into Chappell Hill on a quiet Saturday. The show proved a costly humbug taking about $250 from gullible locals. The Greenback Club, led by W. H. Campbell and R. E. Carter, adopted the Pomeroy platform and heard Maj. T Searly speak. Prof Solomon Sias lectured at Soule University on Classic tome. Justice Quin’s court fined several small offenses, with one man dying and another near death. more cases to come.
Tribute of respect from the club for Andreas Fox Whergas aged about 52 who died under suspicious circumstances on the 35th day of February 1873. The resolution honors his character and calls members to attend the funeral in a body and wear mourning badges. Also lists marriage licenses issued by the county clerk and a stray line about Me. Cattaway’s pietriere in Brenham.
Citizens gathered at Clay's hall to review the county's finances and consider a Greenback fund. Capt. James M. Williams urged tax reform and opposed a third party, praising the Democratic party while calling for honest leaders to restore its purity. Meeting adjourned to reconvene in two weeks.
Wastiverox ores notes a large Mardi Gras attendance and urges parties seeking rooms to telegraph the Washington Hotel proprietors in Galveston for reservations.
The fragmentary ad section lists H. A. Woon and D. W. Bloomburgh selling ladies and children shoes, embroideries, handkerchiefs, chokers, and notions at low prices. Insurance agent Sayles and Roberson announce Planters and Merchants Mutual Insurance Co. loss payment of 700 dollars. Other lines promote dry goods, windows, and meals at Phenix Restaurant with price points and store references.
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