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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1878
Page
3
Frost and fruit loads promise the heaviest harvest since the war, with picnics and fish fries entering season though fish scarcity makes frying harder. Deputy J M Williams of Independence is named Grange lecturer in Washington county. Cattle shipments rise as local trade grows and plants bloom at Lockett Edwards nurseries ahead of Houston San Jacinto celebration invite.
The report details a lethal disturbance between Lill Garrett and Andrew Rander over a separation, with Rander killed by a shot from an unseen assailant. Garrett is in custody on bond. It also notes Wells as road overseer in Washington district and a confrontation where Evans repelled an assault with an axe handle. Railway party visitors plan Belton to assess local support, with meetings slated and notable locals observing. The Watrousville colored church needs repairs to avoid collapse.
Last night at Brenham a sociable gathering featured readings and songs. Participants included Bissett, Mrs Norton, Holtze, Mamie Lockett, Miss Lockett, and Riggs with a humorous Fish Story. Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday week with a revised Tuesday local schedule.
Mr W K Lewis reports totals for the week ending Thursday with shipments totals and receipts. Freight to New York rail and water costs are noted. Weather by Dr Wool lists rainfall and temperatures, and a foreign knife grinder on a wheelbarrow causes local excitement among boys.
At his residence near Bryan on the 93d day, Thomas Allcorn eldest son of Col T J Allcorn, died. His remains arrived on the noon train Monday and the funeral was held from the depot to the family burying ground with many friends in attendance.
Local notes report Brenham Volksteat Association members favor buying Philip's lot near German Grounds to build an amphitheatre and guest houses for annual exhibitions. If purchased, annual fair preparations costing about 400 dollars could be saved. Other items include hog law opinions, a St Charles street fandanza with minor gunfire, stock cattle breaking a fence, large Irish potatoes, and notes on local officers and candidates.
Jas A Wilkins reports from Brenham to Houston and Galveston. From Dec 15 1877 to Mar 26 1878 there were 878 cases containing 26 340 dozen eggs shipped by express. At ten cents a dozen the value equals 2634 dollars, near the value of 60 bales of cotton. Additional poultry dry hides and minor produce also shipped in large totals.
A three year old boy, son of Mr Jack Ward, was mauled by a vicious dog while playing with his sister in the northern city area near the branch. The dog’s owner, a neighborhood woman, refuses to have it killed despite a prior severe bite on another child.
Mr George Harvey of Kentucky Ridge Austin county bought about twenty head of stock cattle and fattened them on his farm with corn of his own raising. He kept an account of the quantity of corn fed and sold the cattle two or three weeks ago. After deducting costs his corn netted seventy five cents a bushel at home, better than cotton at twelve and a half cents a pound.
Weekly listing from County Clerk H M Lewis shows licenses issued for Charles Stephenson and Emaline Green Henry Davidson and Tisha Brown August Bunte and Meta Gallop William Gaines and Angeli na Hutson Johnson Kennedy and Harriet Blue Wheat Black Lokridge planted six acres as an experiment with good growth and expected yield. Residents summoned for street work who failed to appear or pay pro rata now face added charges and a bill of trimmings for settlement.
Carl Schutze and Robert Schmer beck named orators for the next Fest to be held in May. Schutze will deliver in English and Schmer beck in German. County Clerk issued five marriage licenses this week, up from two last week, as a barometer of public sentiment. Central House reports strong business with Rutherford tending to guest comfort and a well kept table.
Citizens of Washington county are summoned to a courthouse mass meeting on Wednesday April 3 at 10 o clock A M to hear the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe railway directors report and decide on actions to secure early completion of the road to the county. A 30 percent freight saving to Galveston and similar Western rate benefits upon connection to Rockdale are hoped for. B H Bassett chairman.
Captain Schmerbeck of the Brenham Schutzen Verein received an invitation from J. W. Golledge secretary of the Waco Mai Fest asking the company to attend on May 6 and 8. A good time is promised but the Volksfest shortly after may prevent acceptance.
A Brenham page lists dentist Dr J L Buchanan from Bonham with high recommendations, plus entertainment notes by Prof De Houne the one legged rope walker. Multiple ads promote quilts, dry goods, shoes and boots, and photography at Calloway's Gallery and Newboner Bros with low prices and new stock.
A Gay Hill reader notes farmers have finished corn planting and some cotton, gardens bloom with early vegetables, and a big frost may threaten. Regular church services continue at Baptist and Presbyterian congregations with a growing Sunday school and a local literary society preparing for a merger into a dancing and social group.
In the March issue the town of Graball Leems offers its services as a correspondent. The piece notes Graball in eastern Washington county, nearby Brenham Navasota Court ney and Washington, with remarks on Rock Island church and a local academy. It mentions regional crops, wheat sowing, and a yacht launch by Dr. R H Butterfield on the Brazos, named The Red Warrior, amid hearty public cheers.
In Ixpxrxxpener on March 18 a writer notes Washington county expects larger acreage and crop diversification this year. He urges electing Captain J. M. Williams of Independence as a practical farmer in the Legislature and cautions against paying high prices for bacon flour and syrup. Retail notices announce spring goods at Newbouer Bros and D. W. Bloombarg h.
The page fragment lists groceries and prices including bacon flour syrup and dried fruit. It also contains an essay on the high cost of portraits in earlier times and a sales pitch for photographic services. The mixed items suggest a local shop catalog and ad content.
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