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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1897
Page
3
Local notes describe a cold snap in Brenham and nearby towns, with dengue illness easing only in the matrimonial market. Reports cover Santa Fe timetable delays, 2.09 inches of rain, and Brenham cotton receipts around 14 000 bales.
Rev W M Blanchard AME pastor of Millican Brazos county tells Houston Post reporter he was beaten whipped and stripped by three white men near Millican to force him to leave the county He walked ten miles to Navasota told Dr Smith and the marshal who raised a subscription and a dollar for his aid He plans to lay the case before the Federal grand jury in Galveston while officials say federal jurisdiction is limited and Blanchard must seek redress in his county court
An informal reception and dance at the Athletic Club honored Dr. J B York and his bride. The event drew many couples led by Mr Wm Lusk and Miss Toolie Williamson with Cohns orchestra providing music and a cornet solo by Mr Day during intermission.
A group of witnesses attended the ceremony at 4 o'clock in Cedar Hill where Rev. Carl Zellner officiated at the home of the bride’s parents Mr. and Mrs. William Ehlert. The couple’s union was celebrated with warm wishes for a happy and prosperous life together.
Dinner offered at the Tremont hotel opposite Central freight depot from 10 to 3 daily for 15 cents. Advertises as good as any 25 cent meal in the city. ROBERT FELCHER, Proprietor.
Porter argues England channels railway policy with freedom of contract and stable returns, while the United States suffers since most railway capital pays no dividends and defaults rise. English securities are favored as investment, enabling capital for improvements and steady employment.
Mrs Wm Drusedow died Wednesday night near Long Point in her seventieth year. Funeral held Thursday afternoon. husband and three children survive. Son Wm Drusedow of Taylor notified by wire. The family were early Washington county pioneers. Pecan belt expected to yield 3 to 5 million dollars if nuts are gathered and marketed, with large buyers and new exchanges anticipated. Texas leads pecan production despite drought impact on cotton.
Nine stone steps lead to the Santa Fe crossing where young Jake Poole stumbled while descending as the No 14 local pulled away. His left foot lay on the rail and was crushed by the rear car. He survived surgery with amputation above the ankle and is reported resting well.
A farming community reports the murder of August Pampell near Serbia with no clues to the assailant and a grand jury called. Dallas depot accident injures J H Stacy, losing a leg, with possible further amputation. A shooting accident near Mound Prairie kills Bryant Hinton, declared an accidental death. District court convenes in Giddings with grand jury and a bail set for Loren Watson in the killing of his stepfather.
Irving Johnson, drunk at Christmas 1806, fired at William Wheat with a pistol, injuring him slightly and frightening him. Wheat filed assault to murder at Justice court with an examining trial set for November 2, Johnson posted 3000 bond. Johnson also faced a separate charge for carrying a pistol and pled guilty to that count, fined 25 dollars.
Cotton receipts by wagon for the current season total a few bales short of 14 000 according to figures from multiple platforms and warehouses. Listings include Harris 164 Ralston 1580 Guyton 33 Farmer Bros 1506 Weise 370 Fricke Fricke 641 Bryan 60 Kieke 583 Gloss 34 National Compress 1088 Brenham Compress 735 Franke 18 Dipple Co 529 Meyer 670 Zurcher 1088 Amster Bros 1493.
The last will of A J Roberson, dated January 2 1834, transfers all property to his wife for life and divides the residue among his children with daughter Julia receiving the family residence and appurtenances. Executors Dover and Watson apply for letters testamentary. estate valued at 20090 dollars.
Postal clerks notify that from November first mail deposited in the union depot box will be collected and transferred more quickly. Previously the box was picked up twice daily with a late afternoon post at ten o'clock next morning. the new system speeds service for busy patrons.
A compact item notes fruit putters at the firm Jakowsky and Co with a reference to T Now-4. The snippet outlines a business detail involving produce handling and a local company name. Further context is limited in the fragment.
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