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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1891
Page
5
A Brenham bulletin reports a city hunting trip on the Yegua, a farmer selling west of town, residents returning from Vernon, and a push to attract a cotton factory. The grand jury adjourns and reconvenes, minor arrests occur, and local business prospects draw attention from merchants, bankers, and the Board of Trade.
Chronicle notes repeated kitchen burglaries, blaming loafing crowds. Recent incidents include Dr. Holland’s hen roast and Simmon’s corn, plus Dr. Lockett’s kitchen theft of groceries and canned goods. Milk and butter thefts are also reported after a statement about leaving pans.
The Ancient Order of United Workmen went to Pleasant Hill for Mr. Christo Emshofff funeral after his death by suicide. Badges disappeared at the service and later reappeared with a spread of theft suspicions leading to a warrant for Will Brown. A separate scene at the Justice's office features Jackon Prence and Georgiana Hill seeking a hurried wedding amid a soaking rain.
The Brenham committee in charge of entertainment for Texas Veterans Day on April 21st organized elaborate preparations. A grand street parade by the Fire Department Military and various societies will end at Firemen's Park with speeches amusements and a grand basket picnic inviting all locals and visitors to join in honoring the veterans.
Macflins and Hall announce a new rail road show in Brenham on Wednesday April 8 with afternoon and night performances. Admission is 50 cents for adults 25 cents for children. A street parade starts at 10 and a balloon and parachute jump at noon.
The central committee outlines entertainment for the Texas Veterans reunion on April 21 in Brenham. They appoint chairs for public comfort music printing meals and decorations and plan a twenty gun salute by Brenham Field Artillery and a grand parade and basket picnic at the firemen's park.
The funeral for Thos Adkins, longtime Giddings citizen and member of the Giddings Fire Department, was held from his home at 10 oclock. The fire crew escorted the remains to their grave as a number of locals reflect on his service.
A collection of brief items includes farming tips and aphorisms on profit and diligence. Notes mention a Germany Austria focus, local industry talks, and a New York electrocution stay order, with scattered humor and miscellany.
The piece contrasts higher losses from imported southern cattle with cheaper northern stock, questions southern patronage, and cites a 25 year cattle preventive salt sulphur remedy. It also quotes a Times Dem adott on fever prevention and mentions North Carolina’s $25,000 legislature support for a world’s fair.
A year of trials in New York by several doctors shows a simple stomach washing method for dyspepsia and stomach cancer. A flexible pipe delivers hot water into the stomach to distend and flood it, then siphons out contents to relieve inflammation. Results are immediate and usable before meals. Ark Hospital reportedly used this for some time. The piece also speculates on coastal defense inadequacy if Italy attacked New Orleans during a war, noting Italy’s large navy.
The State of Texas notifies all interested in the estate of S. D. Lauderdale deceased that R. A. Lauderdale administrator has filed a final account in the County Court of Washington County. The court will review it at the next term beginning the third Monday in May 1891 at Brenham Court House. Interested parties may appear to contest.
A Dallas based Southern Antidote Co ad claims a permanent cure at the home of the patron with no business disruption. The notice asserts the remedy cures opium dependence, urging readers to seek their treatment.
Stuart Harrison, Fort Worth secretary of the State fremen's association, reports railroads will transport delegates to a convention meeting the second Wednesday in May. He requests delegates send their names and towns of origin to him immediately.
An early era advertisement touts Grove's Tonic as a perfect remedy for malaria and fever chills. It claims to remove the cause of symptoms, purge the body, and retails for 50 cents with lemon syrup noted. The copy warns of imitations and urges asking for Grove's to ensure genuine treatment, sold by all druggists.
An old cathedral remains about seven miles from Tucson Arizona where it was built by early missionaries over 350 years ago. Also note health cautions on skin products and a fashion item, a diamond necklace once presented to the Empress Eugenie on the Suez Canal opening, now shown in Madrid for $75,000.
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