Texas News Briefs Highlight Local Taxes and National Events
A mixed set of notes reports on crime convictions, a water right sale at 71 000 dollars, and Indiana marriage law permitting licenses for youths of sixteen. It covers Virginia poll tax rules, a lightning death near Waco, and Gold yields in the Black Hills. Also notes cadets visiting Houston for the State Fair, constitutional amendments in Gronda, and local sympathies for Eliot. It mentions buffalo calves for sale and Austin county treasury conditions alongside Chinese missionary activity and a new Texas Immigrant paper from Lawrence.
Unclear 19th Century Festival Anecdote
An excerpt describes a past festival where a young woman throws a blushing fox at a man. The action misfires, hitting a different attendee, and a spectator quips about the aim and outcome.
Court bids for courthouse addition amid multiple offers
The editor notes five bids for the courthouse addition with many bids to examine. He observes strong local progress, low outstanding taxes, and growing prospects as rail access nears, while noting hail-damaged farms and persistent farming effort fueling the region's development.
Stick to the Farm and Curb City Temptations
The San Antonio Herald laments youths leaving homestead for city life and urges farmers to stick to farming. It argues country work brings independence and lower burdens while condemning city temptations. It notes Governor Hubbard offers 6500 rewards for arrests and convictions of county jail break-ins and prisoner offenses.
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The
San Antonio Herald
Tragedy in Houston as marshal and man shot in street
Tuesday evening in Trouston city a clash left city Marshal Erichson severely injured and Matt Woodliet mortally wounded after Woodliet resisted arrest for a misdemeanor. Citizens held an indignation meeting supporting law enforcement and called for enforcing the vagrant law while forming a three hundred strong vigilance committee to aid officers and curb violence.
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Houston
Matt. Woodliet
Erichson
Woodliet
Ericsson
Poleo
A. A. McBryde
Colonel Jim Pinkston Returns After Fifteen Months
The piece notes Col. Jim Pinkston’s return home after a fifteen month absence and his reception by friends. It mocks the Montgomery Adver tiser for its euphemistic phrasing about his penitentiary term and contrasts it with blunt labeling. It ends with a caution about implying criminal wrongdoing.
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Jim Pinkston
Citl
Alabama
Eens. Mills
Montgomery
Ala
Pinkston
New York Tribune Admits Republican Policy Flaws
The New York Tribune acknowledges Republican blunders including the policy of arming Negroes against Southern whites. It condemns the southern policy as a curse to whites and freed people, failing to create citizens or teach ballot use, and even worse than violence from white factions. Texas beef prices show nonuniform market effects across cities. Austin County Commissioners begin a session, appointing a committee to handle school lands and their sale.
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The
New York Tribune
Republican Party
White League
Texas
London
Galveston
New Orleans
Crescent City
Nees
Diverse Texas developments loom across state scenes
The Herald notes widespread sickness in Dallas, confirms a Sbook and Ladder company formation in Marlx, and reports strong crop prospects and cattle markets across counties from Lamar to McCulloch. It highlights railroad, milling, and land ventures, plus crop damages from grasshoppers and hail.
Mil Creek Locals and Social Notes from May 15 77
The Bay SER column records local events, weddings, social gatherings, and farm life in Mil Creek. Miss Percilla Bowers wed Mr. D. Yarwell on Sunday morning. A Bethlehem Grange party postponed by rain finally succeeded. Grasshoppers are gone, hunting parties rush, two stolen horses recovered, and farmers stay busy with hopeful prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitt Creex
Brenham Banner
Bay- Ser
Percilla Bowers
D. Yarwell
Bethlehem Grange
Yegna
Noal
Georgian maid longs for beloved in bold metaphor
A tropical era description shows a Georgian maid declaring she would rather be a black bombdzine band on her beloved’s hat than live without him.
Tax Notice Sale of Washington County Lands
Tax sale to satisfy unpaid 1870 1876 taxes will be held at the Brenham Courthouse door in Washington County Texas between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on the first Monday in June 1877. Real estate across Washington County including Brenham town lots and numerous tracts in the Burke, Evans, McNeil, Young and other leagues is offered to the highest bidder for cash to cover taxes and costs.
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Brenham
Washington County
Texas
Burke
Geo
Accon
Harbour
Samuel Gates
Andrew Miller
Evans
J P
WE ‘Brown
Lynch Lee
Trew Robinson Lee
Janes Kegao
Washington
Franklin
J R
Wiliam Dever Lean
Benore Ben
Miller Anne
Farquhar
J L
Andres Miller League
Goke
Gary
John Brary
Jacke
P Cole
Barbour
Jones
Joesph Harbour
Feslee Igue
Beskto
Jaw Harar Crue
Kelsey
Chad
J P Cole
Lotte R
Andrew Miller Lares
Peter Kerr League
Hanille
Jules
Randle
Isaac Jackson Lee Argue Shantz
Fritz
Harbour Lye South
J Neerman Leabitfield
Bryan
Thee
Wright
Young
Jackson
Jackson Lee
Yarborough
Joiseph Harbour League
Atkinson
Stephens Lee
Chappel Hill
Rouldin
Mrswa
Carlisly
Ulin
Carter, RK
Riacres Manson League
Dillard
Mrs
Estes
Richard
Jankes
Kennard & Hubert
Kloppmann
Mies
Knoxen
Henry
Sf Acres
Mons Lge
Leake
William
Matthews
Grimes
Hitter
McClelbund
Liompeserts
Stephens
Waa
Chas
Clark Survey
Brenham Area Tax Rolls Include Hundreds of Acres and Lots
A damaged OCR list catalogs numerous Brenham parcels from Brenham and nearby Leagues, listing individuals by name with lots and acreages. Entries include 100 to 900 acre tracts, several 1 to 6 acre lots, and multiple entries for Alcorn and Jackson Leagues, Davis, Gilder, and Collins families, with scattered notes on Brnham properties and public notices.
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Alexander
Brenbeo Albcorn
Branch
Moses
Brenhot
Brown
John
Brenham
Hinase
Easter
Alcorn
Bowers
J B
W Cole
Baker
James
Trenhans
Onopton
GFP
Carrington
George
Peenlam
Coleman
Peenham
Crawpiler
Martha
Connor
Dan
Cabett
Clark League Cram Estate
Smith Leagan Davis
SO Weres
Uarrington Lye Dawson
Charles
Jackson Lg Davison
Mir MJ
Breaham
Fred
Boba
Gaines
Matthew
Galan
Andy
Gilder
Graves
H L
Houston
Hreshaim
Hughes, Janes
Flamin
Hacket
Thorntons
Smith and Cowloadin
Haeskr
Augusta
Smith Tc
Hogan
Wim
Carrington Lar
Hanbank
Jamison
Gorton
Harl+man
Breokem
Hickey
Ooderes I Jack
Jeff
Brenhawel
Hubert
Cary
Hunt
Dao
Brenhem
Fathewne
Hogstan
Harricuo
Hirshbece
Hotpolk
Jacob
Benham
Hope
Higsans
Ty Holland
Adalphas
Harris
Brenan
Brenbiora
Jackson
William
Harrington
Jamiser
Kremer
Karken
Emma
Koyke Zu
Kuler
Innenkant Kory MV
Kerr
Teenham Lands
Lester
Brenham Leask
Lewis
Walker League
Prenkam
Lusk
Euliam Lehi
Clarke
W. Eastau
Woodward Ebay
Matchet
Morgan
Muller
Mink
Nrenlam
McDade
Howes
Beenhens
Sortie
Bon
Eloy
Bregham
Montgomery
Mories
Tor
Breubien Mason
Ueo
Treba
Montjoy
Arenhans
Nealey
Aaron
Geo
Edi Garmid
Oliver
Pospy
League
Pennington
Cole Pioghwapt & Carothers
Arenham
Parker
Sidney
Petty
Potter
Parker, Jr
Tore
Perkins
Peasley George
Phillips AU
Brentham
Brenbai
Rucker
Mary W
Anil Aaugue
Miberger
Jno
Harington
Roberta Houston
Breahan
Rafa
Braham
Rot
Breham
Robot
Suithloagus Hoss
Rippeton
Rodidlereer
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L J
Bronham- Stamps
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Slater
Sebell
Beentam
Shackey
Joe
Oliwary
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Thompson
James Tom
Tom
Paylor
Williams
Abe
Wilkin
Wood
Wills
Mea J
Jansison
Wilkins, JA
Hives
Lane Wilson
Merone PH Coe Lge
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Marrington Lee
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Weibosh
Aores Jamison Wiebost
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Zander
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Frair Lye
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Ucree
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P Rorden Lee Barnett
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Meter
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Turion
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Kramer
Kieter
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Hugh
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Madigan
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Say
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Pietcht
Carl
Thagen Pall
Racker
Hankin
Hort
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Fim
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Gorfrey
Melia
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Roa
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Stores of all the late improved patents, Please Furnishing Good
A terse local notice advertises stock of various patent improvements and fixtures offered at reduced prices. The listing mentions a shop east of the Court Bellville Ansti and invites buyers to inspect the goods. The fragment emphasizes affordable goods and diverse descriptions.
Vicks Proral Gaulle Weekly Price List Displayed
A scrambled fragment lists Vick's proral is a quarterly product priced at 23 cents and Vick's flower and vegetable items. It mentions a price line of $100 and references Reebestor and Tiek, with unclear trade terms and items.
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Vick
Proral Gaulle
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