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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1878
Page
3
Reports from Brenham and nearby areas describe a busy week with cattle shipments to Cuba, rising prosperity seen in lumber and shingles shipments, and new club growth. Elections, concerts, and social events are noted along with weather changes and ongoing construction projects in town.
The Bretham Literary Sociable met Friday with smaller attendance due to bad weather. Program included Mrs Pressley piano, Miss Mary Ril poem reading, Mrs Pritchard piano, Mr C C Lockett reading, Miss Tannie Hynes vocal, and a reverend reading. Next Friday aims to settle whether meetings move to Tuesday. motion postponed to allow fuller turnout.
The piece describes a novelty lake caption, a pony hat rack sold for nine dollars plus six bits, and another pony sale with bids around a dollar ten. It notes Deputy Sheriff McMahan’s misidentified arrest of Benjamin Williams, a false imprisonment suit for 850000, and advertises Jeannette Schwarz’s millinery opening on the 18th, highlighting a fine stock in the city.
A Brenham column describes a neighbor growing seven acres of snap beans for Northern markets, with projected profits of 100 to 150 dollars per acre, plus remarks on tomato prices and shipping to St Louis and Chicago. It also covers a street-hack attack on Jim Brady, legal actions, a Schtetzen Verein anniversary event, musket practice by Brenham Greys, a missing imported bull found dead, and local candidacy chatter.
Mr. W K Lewis provides weekly Banner notes with financial data, rainfall, and temperatures. A new bridge on Ant street prompted dirt work to raise street level. Marriage licenses issued include J C Copeland with Addie Grant and Primus Seat with Dora Jackson.
A Galveston visitor from the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe reports that timber and trestle bills are prepared and grading between Clear Lake and Brazos river is pursued. Contractor Brooks travels East to secure funds while officers expect rapid construction once arrangements close. The line currently hauls prairie soil to Galveston and carries cattle, with a cheerful outlook and a Galveston firm backing the project.
Weekly recording of land transfers including 345 acres for Ww. ii. Laxtbetter to X. 8. Allen and 75 acres to Sam Miller league. multiple sales in Gall Norden, Me¢sialeas, and Brenham areas. Also report of Pete Lawson, colored, captured after assault with intent to murder. bail set and plea outcomes. Local ads note new types, wedding stationery, and dry goods promotions at several merchants.
The Independence community highlights Baylor University and its leaders Dr Crane and Dr Royall, praising morality, worship, and social life. A temperance council celebration is planned at the Methodist Church on Monday the 18th with speeches by Harry Haynes and J L Lemons, plus poetry and music. Nearby farmers anticipate planting cotton as spring returns.
Baxxen Oricon Market Report lists groceries such as bacon dried apples rice syrup flour and salt with unit prices and quantities. It also notes dagging and bagging supplies and shows new linen offerings from Newbouer Bros in period styles.
In Gilveston the court convened as Bill Longley challenges the Lee county case. The opinion by Jadeox White affirms the death penalty in the appeal from the State.
An obscure colonial era style notice warns of sudden climate shifts and deadly illness linked to mysterious substances. It mentions lethal exposure, potential death, and various diseases tied to unspecified causes, with references to German products and widespread sample testing.
An old line claims Parker Fania cures coughs and colds by clearing mucous membranes. It promotes relief from sore throats and inflamed surfaces, promising removal of soreness and protection from consumption. The ad touts a 8 SLOP bottle and claims relief from nerve distress and menstrual pain.
Readers are urged to notice Simmons Liver Regulator in today's paper. The remedy is praised as a leading preparation, widely sold in the city, and recommended by physicians. The ad warns to avoid counterfeit products and to obtain genuine bottles from J. H. Zilin & Co. of Philadelphia.
Hor Corvin and Fran Otto launch a new confectionery store on the nerds side of the square. Hoc Coffee and Cakes remains open around the clock at the same location.
The document records Washington County Texas finances for 1877 from January 1 to December 31. It notes a debt reduction from 200,350.50 to 180, etc. Includes statements by County Clerk and Tax Collector confirming the balance and annual changes.
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