Brenham Greys Flag Presentation and City Review
The Brenham Weekly Banner reports a May 8 1879 flag presentation to the Brenham Greys at the opera house with Rev Dr F T Mitchell and Edward Lockett delivering speeches. It also surveys Brenham in 1879 noting population, churches, public buildings, schools, military and fire departments, business activity, and local infrastructure in Washington County Texas.
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Brenham
Washington County
Texas
Brenham Greys
F. T. Mitchell
Ed. Lockett
U. S
Edward Lockett
Giddings
Lockett
Court House
Eldridge Hall
Bing Masonic
Odd Fellows
Knights of Pythias
Knights of Honor
Temperance Council
Sandy Street
Brenham Schutzen Verien
Hook and Ladder Company
Mechanics Engine Company
Silsbee
St. Louis
Blackstone
Escalapius
Basner
Texas Volkstote
Texas Sentinel
General Sherman
Dan Rice
Jones
Muzzle talk and political squabbles color late news
The piece surveys political intraparty battles in Texas and Indiana, notes a long shot about Denison turning city, reports a prize fight in Canada, laments southern politics, and mentions a robbing in New York. It also references Congress member Corennus Urses and a sheriff jury manipulation claim in a garbled wrap of items.
Honest John Sheraman as Presidential Candidate Inference
John Sheraman, nicknamed Honest John to distinguish him from another, is inferred by readers as a presidential candidate after a Mansfield Ohio speech. Joan Shaman, secretary of the treasury, spoke in Columbus on financial and political topics denying any bid for Ohio governor and stating he will remain in his current role until resumption is settled beyond doubt.
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Brenham
New England
Alex
Simon
Eee
Martin
Ialor H
Keown
Independence
Becniam
Finney
K. FE
LHS
Houfmann
Washington
B. Eldridge & C0
Avery
Wisconsin
Wade
W. HW
Merit
Ani Sion
J. BK. ‘Thompson
Main
St. Charles
Main Street
Bloombargh
Galveston
Messrs
D. W. Bloombargh & Co
Wehaser
Breda
Wotipka
Horner
Abbott
Camel Streets
Fox Manufacturing
Lindemann
Beenham
Renee
Seethorst
Ee Call Bank
Waco
H. Fisher
William
Wstesn
Air Watson
Oface
Patromet
John Sheraman
Honest John
John Shermans
Mansfield
Ohio
Joan Shaman
the Treasury
Columbus
Pressure to defeat Homan's U.S. attorney nomination debated
A Washington dispatch notes strong Democratic pressure against confirming Homan for U.S. district attorney. Objections cite his Greenback views and ties to Jones, with mixed support from both parties. Critics say he has done little to merit elevation beyond backing Jones and repealing the dog tax.
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Washington
Homan
Jones
Independent
Kite
United States
United States District Attorneyship
Finlay Attacks Alcalde Veto. Steuart Advocates Schools
Houston Telegram interview with Hon. Charles Steuart of Harris County discusses the Alcalde veto on school funding. Steuart argues the veto stems from a $100 000 annual difference between legislature and governor and warns it could hurt the Democratic party. Many interviewed favor the governor, while others support schools and oppose rescinding the veto.
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George P. Finlay
Houston Telegram
Charles Stewart
Harris County
Stewart
Dou ble Hoe Web press debut and Sedalia printing bids
The St Louis Republican announces a new Double Hoe Web perfecting press capable of printing 30,000 eight page papers hourly with cutting pasting and folding. Sedalia council awards city printing to Democrat at 25 cents per square, citing circulation. Denison Herald endorses an agricultural fair, notes small fairs often fade after strong first years.
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Mics, SH. Kirch & Co
St. Louis
Mississippi Valley
Republican
West
New York
Sedalia
Missouri
Democrat
Eagle
The
Denison /Herald
State appoints J Lakmore as architect for capitol
J Lakmore is appointed state architect by the old Alcalde to design plans for the new capitol building.
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J. Lakmore
German Volkfest comes to Brenham in fifth annual showing
The Volkfest festival has appeared in Brenham as the fifth celebration, drawing about three thousand participants last year. Originating with German neighbors, the event blends crafts and entertainment to foster fellowship and national pride, though its future depends on management and sustained interest.
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Brenham
Ennay
Moka Neon Ic
Nonessays
Soe
Pmmcg
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Bor
the Public Schools
Review OF
Santa FE Railway
CG. W. Blarden
Douglass Streets
Pampell & Jtanareson
Elschen
Tmodde
Zekind & Simon
Sewrock Brothers
Ies
Nott
Buick
Messrs B. Eldridge & Co
Jake Nec
Ant Street
Jake
Nate Moe
Bato
Aeddy Cation
Pinter
Fle
Engelee
Quatman and
North Street
United State
Serpe
Aptis
Hstion
Assatta
Uniderwriters
Hanrtfordl
Abana
Artionst Germania Life Insurance Us
SONY
Werner & Dorekt
Thomas Dieper
Chairman
Lorenz Zeiss
Establi
Goat Row
Hix
Thriee Ae
Aml
Germania
Saint Charles Street
Saint Charles Street Near the Depot, and Beere
Frieze Mower
Hoge and Son
August Lindeman
Tessas
Market 2Nd Sanity
Parks
B. Gerrer
C. & E, Roos
James A. Wilkens
Central
Eleve Rm
Walter A. Wood
George A. Fox
E. Caesar
F. Fisher
Ant and
Quitman Street
M. W. Mans
Keenee
Brecon
Fisher
Decokeh
Ayree
Sandy
St. Charles Streets
A. Fox
Fox
Sa’ Bs
J. Mashtk
Surcemor
Mashik & Bro
Ant
Peeren
Comsercak Radahave
My. Mashak Bent
Julian McFarland
Ievaina
McFarland
Umler Central Horee
Courtey All Attention 2
John A. Randle
Colvec
Perkins
Traviemal
Bellville Road
Air Perkins
New
Cathe Smiel
F. Krentzlin
Aml Jeweler
Minkett
Bronngakant
OAK Mill Nurseries
West Maintreet
T. E. Lockett
Mile
Pennington House
Becker & Wes
Bogetke
Hempstead
Astin
Abe Meyer
Ates
Awe
Seana Howse
Potter & White
Mclntyre Howse
Mwlersteiles
Rosedale Nurseries
South
St.Louis
Kansas
Wrandotte
Cheltenham Garner
Ranking Levin
Turre
Gov. Roberts
the Dennison
Leadwille
Thomas R. Hexpricks
Indiana
Long Point
Canada
Erie
George P. Fixnar
Galveston County
Pat Doxas
Northwest
Denison Herald
Roberts
Hox
Corennus Urses
Congress
Houston
Gustav
Frep Dovarass
District of Columbia
Chambers County
Goodnight
Merrick
Palestine
Gerome
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