Brenham and County Notes Rally for May Fest Events
Brenham county reports business revival with Tar Pickwick boom and merchants cautiously optimistic. May Fest sale of stands set for May 7. Houston Light Guards to appear May 15. town prepares for drills, parade, and coronation address by Beavercan Baras.
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Beavarcan Baras
Brenham urged to boost trade and railways for growth
A local plea argues Brenham needs more trade and new rail links, citing missed profits from eastern county routes and the Brazos Valley railway proposal. Articles urge citizens to support road and railway expansion, fund a 15 to 20 mile line, and back a broader push for increased commerce and property values.
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Texas
Dallas
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Fort Worth
Branham
Austin County
Brazos Valley Railway
International Railway
Shold Sabe
Santa Fe
Railway Brenhaim
Brazos Valley
Navasota
Brasos
Public tax sale and local notices from Brenham era
The record notes a courthouse sale of tax liens with several properties and city lots knocked down to the state, plus incomplete sales. It lists sheriff actions including a 10 acre Lawther tract sale for $295 and a 10 acre Wat kin s property, amid two executions and two bidders. Other items include a petition to cut telephone charges and a burglary at Janice Neu’s grocery with $40-$50 in goods stolen, plus the May festival shooting incident in Hampstead where editor J. M. Farr was killed by J. W. Loud. County records for May 5 show property transfers and various land deals in Brenham, including several 1 2 to 161⁄2 acre grants. Public notices advertise local stores and goods for sale with emphasis on low prices.
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Watkins
Simon
Austing
Buaotany
Janice Neu
Famely
Boor
Quitman Street
Market Street
J. TH. Graham
J. M. Jameson
Walker
Chas. Zurcher
St. Hoffmann
Phil Coc
J. Bassett
M. Ed Athaler
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Mmn Brenham
J. Atkinson
H. A. Chappell
J. Stevens
J. N. Chadwick
J. Stephens
MeIntyre
W J MeIntyre
Bronham
Mary Graham
John T. Graham
Chrisman
Jove
John G. Graham
Chas. Slovker
H. Chrisoman
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Calls to extend terms and curb frequent elections in state government
Editorial argues for longer tenures for state county and federal officers changing the constitution to four year terms and delaying elections. Urges voters to approve amendment at 1888 general election and notes practical benefits and risks of short terms. Also includes local ads for real estate and goods.
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Guresving
Frvlerdi Congress
Congress
Ilvetion
United States Congress
United States
Ises
Washington
Prospects for crops brighten as town plans unfold
Farmers expect fair weather for two weeks and steady work amid optimism about corn and cotton. Town improvements continue with new and repaired houses, bachelor friends upgrading homes, and rumors of upcoming weddings. Chappell Hall Female College expands to boost attendance and faculty while Baylor music leadership boosts the college. The Presbyterian church building moves to become a music hall. District Conference and college commencements loom in June. Baxxen editors invited to attend.
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Cuavrataua
Removal and mixed notices from the Times Union
Removal of refices to the Schlottman building at the public square and other local notices appear alongside lengthy advertisements for liquor tax debates, plumbing supplies, rentals, moral exhortations, patent medicines, and editorials on advertising success.
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Public Square
Stern & Kolwos
Various 19th Century News Snippets From Across Regions
The item collection covers Kansas crop totals 116000 acres, Yokohama foreign sales 4 million, President Cleveland appointments 2165 with six rejected, Amsterdam Bakers Congress, Massachusetts home loan 3000000, U S postal special delivery success only in New York Pittsburg and Washington, Senator Mitchell gravely ill, Ireland coal beds about 209000000 tons, wolves free Edward Burk near Manistique Michigan, a proverb on minds, and a Georgia woman age 70 who has never eaten meat.
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Washington
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