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Brenham Weekly Banner

Location

Brenham, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1886

Page

3

Brenham and Brazos Valley rail line fuels county growth

Officials report the Brazos Valley railway aims to serve Brenham and Independence with a self sustaining line. Local fire departments from Bryan and LaGrange attend the May festival. Citizens predict Branson improvements, new mills, and better transport will raise property values and spur manufacturing. A county bridge project at Yogna is funded, and Independence anticipates railway connections boosting schools and commerce.

Tun Brenham and Brazos Barwin Union Baptist Texas Independence Brenham

County officials seek funds for bridge over Yerna at McDowell crossing

The county commissioners debated a plan to urge Burleson county to contribute toward building a bridge over the Yerna at McDowell crossing. The visiting group assessed the poor farm, noting six paupers, including an 82-year-old former overseer who longs for chewing tobacco. A Hempstead section reports on the Cloud trial for the Farr murder with Judge Tompkins remanding Cloud, and Funeral procession for J. H. Farr.

Independence Yogna McDowell Crossing Twesiyy Repurt Burleson Caldwell Commissioners Court Burleson County McDowell

Houston Light Guard to visit Brenham on special train

The Houston Light Guard will arrive in Brenham at 7 o'clock Saturday morning by special train from Houston with a reception planned. Belton and Temple Hose Companies arrive at 3 a.m. Friday by Santa Fe and will be punched on arrival. Fire departments from Hempstead Bellville La Grange Bryan also represented.

Houston Light Guard Brenham Houston Belton and Temple Hose Santa Fe Hempstead Bellville la Grange Bryan

Bargains on White Dresses and Crinkles at Low Prices

White Embroidered Dresses priced at 1.50 each from a stock of 50. Crinkles at 25 per yard with a sale rate of round ise per yard. White goods and laces offered at very low prices.

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March fashions and water advice in a mixed fashion notes

The column lists spring dress ideas including long visors, full skirts, round waists, and new wools with canvass grounds. It also notes white cashmere becoming fashionable and mentions diverse fabrics and ornaments. A medical note praises pure water at natural temperature for health and fullness.

Fashion Journal Hot Springs News

Prohibitory law clears Iowa Senate with narrow party split

The Iowa Senate approves the Clark prohibitory bill with only two Republicans joining Democrats. Provisions allow district attorneys to sue nuisances in the states name, or by county residents if DA abstains. Violators face fines from 300 to 1000 dollars and cannot purge themselves until abatement. Seizure and closure of moving property run for a year unless released, with bond possible to reopen after abatement.

Iowa Senate

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