Market report on a Texas firm with 30 years of trade
A historical market report traces the house of D. W. Bloom bargh & Co. from Gonzales in 1859 to San Antonio, then to Brenham by 1870, with D. W. Bloombargh succeeding after 1875 and D. W. Bloombargh & Co. by 1877. It touts honest dealing, thanks patrons, and urges trade from surrounding counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Bloombargh & Co
H. Bloombargh
Gonzales
San Antonio
Hrenham
D. W. Bloombargh
Texas
Wade
McMade
Hinoix
County News Briefs Include Murders and Local Elections
Fragmentary Roan County notices mention Frank Walter and Henrietta Ruth, Robert Thompson and Mrs Emma Williams, and W E Turner with Amanda Oveno. Chappell Hill area figures and a Georgia to Texas migration are referenced. Court cases include Cone of Lewis Babb’s first degree murder life sentence and Acham Sanders’ attempted murder conviction. Local council actions address sidewalk height and stairs. county judge reports state senate results with W K Foman and Kinigey named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Pews County
Frank Walter
Henrietta Ruth
Robert Thompson
Emma Williams
W. E. Turner
Amanda Ovenoe
Cone
Lewis Babb
Court of Appeals
Babb
Long Point
Acham Sanders
Cendy Garland
Robbery at Gay Hill Stirs Town News
A store robbery at Gay Hill last Thursday evening involved three men and a Nelson Wallace store owner. The men bound Wallace, looted $156 in goods, two pistols, and post office money, then escaped. Wallace freed himself in about 15 minutes. The bandits, possibly two whites and a blackened-faced man, left the scene and the town buzzed with the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno
H.wallace
Gay ‘Hill
Ae Cakes BaNxer
Iilor
Wallace
Purin Masquerade at Armour Hall Draws Large Turnout
The Purin Ball at Armory hall Friday night, hosted by the Young Peoples Hebrew Benevolent Society, drew a large crowd with vivid costumes and lively music. Notable outfits included Saucy Nana by Mrs Fluckles and Rosa Simon the popcorn girl, while others like Woman's Rights by Mrs Matilda Schwartz and The Peasant Girl by Miss Pinkie Ewing drew praise. Visitors from Baltimore, New York, and Galveston attended, and the event ended as a financial and social success with well- dressed guests and courteous floor management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory Hall
Young Peoples Hebrew Benevolent Society
Nana
Fluckles
Rosa “Simon
Matilda Schwartz
Mollie Simon
Rachel
Sarah Peters
Indie Wilson
Rubenstein
Millican
Bassist
Elgin
Allie Jeffers
Ed Newbouer
Micah S.kauffman
Steiner
Baltimore
Mr. Wolff
New York
Charly Weiner
Heidenhammer Brothers
Galveston
A. M. Rosenfield
J. Bernstein & Co
Mike Longini
Greenlove
Block &Co
S. Kauffman
Hall, Weis & Co
District Court Proceedings Open for Term
The Sinclora district court term opens with an eight person grand jury and a list of jurors including Engelke as foreman. Grand jury and jury commissioners are named. criminal docket starts Monday March 15 and civil cases by jury begin Monday March 8. Bassett & Bassett vs Engelke garnishment case occupied the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinclorthe Ceat
AC Engelke
Foreman
Thomas J. Smith
Wm. Watson
W. H. Derrick
Sam Stone
C Cc “Bryan
Jack Booker
Ievin Stunter
J Crenshaw
T. Po Taylor
J. E. Glass
Justice
Matchett
William Schlottmann
W. R. van Buren
Bassett & Hassett
Engelke
District Court
Frame of two story house up for Independence doctor
Independence locals report Dr Crane has the frame of his two story house up and work continues. Dr Carroll remains alive but very low. Muddy road from Independence to Brenham is thick with dead cattle along the roadside, a bleak scene in the area.
Death by own action shocks Bransom? city
A prominent merchant, Mr C W Klaeden, died after drinking laudanum he purchased days earlier. He had faced financial strain and prior morphine exposure. The coroner ruled death by opiate poison self-administered. Funeral attendance included local clubs and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Klaeden
Lockett
Klacden
Finklea & Ralston
McClung
A Church Matter and Local News Notes in Brenham 1880
Long letter excerpts describe a religious dispute at God Hope Nesman settlement with a convert facing opposition after a sermon. A Campbellite perspective emphasizes Bible worship, rejecting human names. Community updates mention Miss Lavenia Mayfield’s school, calls for a cow doctor, a new boat on the Yegua, illnesses, and Grange officers, with social events and a Louisville lectures visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God Hope
Nesman
Ein Pal Te
Alexander Campbell
A. Campbell
Campbell
God
Paul
Church
Christ
Christos
Falltory Tanger
Lavenia Mayfield
Long Point
Yegua
Magnolia
Silas Wood
Hugh C. Barnett
Carl Nemast
Dr. Stanfield
Yeaua
Democratic Party Calls State Convention in Galveston
The State Democratic Executive Committee invites the party to a state convention in Galveston on April to nominate candidates for President and Vice President. Delegates from Washington County will attend to reflect local sentiment and correct misalignments in party aims ahead of the national gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Executive Committee
Democratic Party
Cialvestom
Democratic Pary
Texas
Drenham
Washington
Vention
Galveston
Ein
Sean
Wwansler
Orler
Raglan Cyno
Local merchants advertise suit updates and notable endorsements
The notice promotes D. W. Broommarch & Co. with friendly mentions of Louis Moses and patrons, inviting readers to visit for affordable spring suits. It references Portersgeag in CA and urges calling at Broombargus & Co. for latest fashions while noting The Houston Telegraph’s harsh critique of Judge Ballinger endorsing Governor Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Moses
D. W. Broommarch & Co
Broombargus & Co
Houston Telgoram
Ballinger
Roberts
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Calais
Miro Carroll
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Wonsnchburg
Reichtarpr & Corsiivs
D.W. Broomparen & Co
Oe C. A. Porters
Brenham
Saplopea Ae U. A. Porreas
W. Broompaxen & Co
Sid
Lal Muery
C. A. Potter's
A. Jr. Radford
D. W. Broommarce & Co
D. W. Broomsarsi & Co
Hresham
Potter's
Cas
Reicuarnt & Cornilius
St. Louis
B. Gerner’s
W. Broompanes & Co
Wilkins
Lorrie Gen Raldon
Charles Brown
W. M. Aven
D. W. Broompansa & Co
Hirenham
B. Exonparé& Co
Brenlan
C. A. Ee
Pest Pring
Lottox
J. A. Wilkins
D. W. Broompauen & Co
TSKO
Elbhair
Grisher
Uteah
Ins
J. T. J. O'Riordan
J. T. J.o'riodan
Manex & Honcuax
Elmoral
E. L. Salley
Public Square
Norton's Corner
John P. Graham
North Texan
Souther
Memphis
Tampa
Florida
Geneva
Cooper
Laurens County
S.C
Charlotte
Serra
Columbia
Halcomb
Carer
Borm Davis
Dion
Wnion
North Carolina
Ens
Cotenty
Gee
Louisville
Medical College
United States
Atlantic
Chicago
England
Europe
Payet
Seri Suerano
Congress
Grangetown
Shepard
Washington County
Matten
Santa Fe
Jerday
Lossett Athle
Baxsoe
Rhmel
Poel Poe
Santa Fe Railway
Ees Eben
Chappell
Georgia
Smithcoonty
Chappell Hill
Cottes
Lipswaites
Quitman
S. M. Williams
Henry Hafer
Elizabeth Os Belardes
D. W. Meee
Byrd Lea
Erasmus’ Fata
B. H. Saratittoy
Sam Hinch
Ringer
August Muller
Weis & Korff
St. ‘Cheries
Quitman Streets
W. K. Foman
Kinigey
Homan
El.ecgox
Burleson
W. K. Homan
AE. McKenney
Homa
Jim Coblin
Bax- Ser
Kansas
Topeka
Jim
S -Face
Sony
Dunlap
Denison
Amc
Coffeeville Co
Callet Conlit
H. W. Graber
Jas
Rogers and Worstenholm
Rogers Scissors
Purin Masquerade
Ita
Independence Locals
C W. Kladen
T. J. Lockett
R. Horan
L. A. Morris
F. W. Sencrexnene
F. Gersecxe
J. Pauper
Germania Club
Brenham, Greys
Watchmaker
Jeweweler
Branham
Toton
Wesles
F. Lyon
McDonough
Nora Daughtry
Sempronius
A. J. Ranroxp
Long
1. W. Bloombargl & Co
As. L. Thornferry
McFarland
Besk
Falcorn
Grange
Paemonia
L. H. McNelly
J. N. Mayfield
Dmocrats
Warhington County
TH. Bass Jr
T Wash. Co
Coer
Germany
Presti
Tang Santee
Pall Mall Gazette
David Davis
Ev. Cowrey
Tombs
Blackwell's Island
Sherman Chronicle
Henry Ward Beecher
Grant
Lincoln Club
Peggies
Gen. Grant
America
Hillsboro
Hell
Howson
Houston Age
Robora
Bert
The
Express
Robert
San. Antonia
Brownsville
John Lanham
San’ Antonio
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Faustino
Kiber
Scientific American
Jorak
Selentitie
Tie Forbes
Armericam Weel
Ieee
Eure
Park Row
Sam. Schlenker
West Sie
Medha
Sore Hodham
At-Iuaw
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