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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1891
Page
4
A jumble of 19th century items notes events from Boston to Texas. References include Chicago mayoral actions, Texas governors Hoss and Horace Chilton, bank investigations in Buenos Aires, El Paso lottery abuses, and Chickasaw Nation squatters. Also mentioned are Irish leaders, U S France relations, Haitian affairs, and a sharp incident involving a Kansas City journalist tarred and feathered in Waco.
Biographical sketch of C. C. Garrett and Beauregard Bryan, both Washington county residents, as Governor Hogg fills appointive posts. Garrett, son of O. H. Garrett, rises from local schooling to Baylor and Washington College, becomes district judge, author, and public servant. Bryan, born in Brazoria county, studies medicine then law, serves as city attorney and district attorney, and is named district judge amid political activity supporting Gov. Hogg.
Gov. Hogg publicizes new railroad commissioners and appeals judges including Wm. P. McLean of Mt. Pleasant and B. D. Tarleton C. C. Garrett L. H. Brown and J. E. Hollingsworth named to various state posts. Beauregard Bryan to District Judge. Henry C. King to succeed him as District Attorney. District Court in session in Giddings. separate coach bill set for June 19. Indian Territory hail storm and tornado impacts noted. Dallas letters claim disputed. Hopkins expelled from Pine Ridge agencies. praised abilities of Garrett and Bryan.
Fort Worth Gazette extols Brownwood country highlighting fertile soil, abundant water, coal, oil, native grasses, and crops from cotton to peaches. It cites Daniel Baker and Howard Payne colleges, strong schools, churches, and a pro bono car fare refund offer to visitors who disagree with the portrayal.
An anonymous letter from Santa Anna, Texas, claims that large pastures belonging to Booka Smith and G. W. Mahoney exist as advertised and that land values in the Brown area are as good as claimed. The writer states they have no land to sell and no personal stake, urging public discernment amid ongoing movement.
A Ft Worth convention on the 12th seeks delegates from across Texas to prepare a state exhibit for the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. Reports note invitations accepted by France, Great Britain, Spain and others, with Russia Japan Peru Brazil among informal acceptances. Theodore Thomas named musical director alongside choral director Tomlins.
Dennis Watson acquitted after stabbing his brother in law near Van Alstyne. Port Lavaca district court session lasted two days with no indictments, a Texas rarity. Merchants may invest to form a Greenville Alliance milling joint stock firm. about 320000 in doubt hangs over.
Secretary of War announces that out of 258 million dollars in the U S treasury 170 million is designated for funding the war effort while the remaining cash remains available for other uses.
A 19th century ad touts Hostattar’s Stomach Bitters as relief for rheumatic pain and indigestion. It urges early use during incipient symptoms and recommends a protracted trial, noting the medicine’s proven action in rheumatism and related digestive ailments. A Guatemalan minister denies disorder reports in Guatemala and questions a government change.
A horse missing from premises at Brenham on May 1 near Black Mare with a black mane and tail, about 3 pe tace tall, wearing a stocking fine brand. A reward is offered for recovery.
Strayed or stolen on October 4 1890 a missing horse or similar animal described as 8 years old with a large thigh injury and in good order. A reward of $10 offered for recovery. Brenham Texas.
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