Brenham News Roundup Highlights Local Activities
Brenham reports include the Central abolishing the bicycle crossing near the Union depot and track work by Central and Santa Fe crews. Tennis champions from Brenham contend in Dallas while warrants totaling about 175 dollars are issued in Zich and Gackenheimer cases. Exgovernor R B Hiesarp plans lectures in Bellville as dengue cases rise at Suertrr Teague’s home.
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Central and
Santa Fe
Dallas
Brenham
Zich
Gackenheimer
County Clerk Faces Split Fees For Marriage Licenses
Grayson county clerk explains new law separates issuing and recording fees for marriage licenses. An opinion from County Attorney Silas Hare requires $1.50 per license for both issuing and recording, with 50 cents for recording. fines may apply for noncompliance. The Hillsboro Herald notes permits to pair stay at the old price of $1.50.
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Grayson County
Silas Hare
Hillsboro Herald
Failure at Latium as B O Foehner Files Deed of Assignment
In Latium B O Foehner a general merchant filed a statutory assignment naming W J Ripple as assignee. The liability total is 3087.31 with creditors including Reichardt Becker Co Brenham Galveston firms and others. Assignment recorded with county clerk at 4 45 o'clock Saturday.
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Washington County
B. O. Foehner
Latium
W. J. Ripple
Ben Lindstaedter
B. Foehner
Geo. Foehner
Anton Raska
Reichardt
Becker & Co
Brenham
Schmid Bros
A. C. L. Haase & Son Fish Co
St. Louis
W. D. Cleveland & Co
Houston
Meyer & Beneke
Galveston
Max & Blum
Galveston Fruit Co
Reichardt & Seelhorst
Jos. Tristram
Moore, McKinney & Co
Gus Lewy &Co
Halloween beliefs and a rural strike argument mix in an old column
The piece blends Scottish Halloween lore with reflections on superstition and the unseen, then shifts to a farmers plight. It cites a Colquitt Ga incident of a child burned by boiling water and praises Chamberlain's Pain Balm. It ends with an economic monologue on the importance of the farmer’s labor and Richelieu Maple Syrup promotion.
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J. B. Hays
Colquitt
Mr. Bush
Colquet
Chamberlain
Luba
Richelieu
Wehmoyer Bros
Opposing Elements Deluge City as Fire Scene Draws Crowds
In a dark drizzle turning to a heavy downpour, floods taxed gutters and sewers while a fire alarm rang. Reporters chased hints of a blaze at Amster Bros warehouse or Ammon's tailoring, later learned to involve a lamp in Allie Jeffries' flat above Stuckerts' Shoe Store. The Washington Camp U V C held a quarterly meeting at Giddings hall despite bad weather with excellent attendance and routine business.
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Deluce
Douglass
Amster Bros
Ammon
Allie Jeffries
Stuckerts
Washington Camp
Giddings Hall
M. A. Healy
R. 8. Booker
Doctor Out of Town Prompts Home Remedy Croup Story
A Caddo County family reports using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to treat a two year old with croup when the doctor was away. The mother notes timely home treatment can prevent attack and save medical costs. Bottles priced 25 and 50 cents are sold by R. E. Lahn.
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J. ¥. Sehenck
Caddo
Ind
Ter
Chamberlain
Besdea
R. E. Lahn
Brenham Field Artillery Banquet and Dress Inspection
The Brenham Field Artillery plans a banquet and full dress inspection Tuesday evening, outlining a formal gathering for members and officers.
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Brenham Field Artillery
Thanksgiving Proclamation by President McKinley 1897
The proclamation designates Thursday November 25 as National Thanksgiving and Prayer. It praises God for prosperity, labor progress, Improved conditions, and national unity. It invites all to observe with religious exercises and prayers for continued divine favor and charity.
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McKinley
William McKinley
United States
Washington
Willliam McKisey
Yous Sherman
Perfect Health and Liver Pills Claim Vital Cure
The ad touts Yatt's Liver Pills as a universal remedy for a long list of ailments. It promises to cleanse the bowels and restore vigor, claiming cures for headaches malaria bowel issues and digestive complaints.
Weather and church notice in local paper brief
Saturday offered fair business prospects but foul weather conditions. The Banner calls for a Tuesday night prayer meeting at the Baptist church led by Rev. G S Tumlin. Readers are urged to check the Harrison Dry Goods Company ad and Wells Richardson Co. coupon ad on the front page for ladies' specials.
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The
Baptist Church
G. 5. Tumlin
Harrison Dry Goods Company
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Holland
Central
Lone Star
Ladies Auxiliary Cemetery Association
Temple Tribune
Frank W. Wood
City
Suertrr Teague
R. B. Hiesarp
Bellville
G.S. Tum
Cver
San’tone
Union Depot
Southside
Green Hill
Lizzie Hill
Court of Civil Appeals
Wells Fargo & Co
Fort Worth
Rosenberg
Temple
Purcell
I.T
Exro
Texas
Me. C. F. Hersst
Heise
Memphis
Mr. Johnson
Old Town
Ge. G. J. Buck
George Tucker
Taylor
Buel Hiss
Methodist Church
KODAK
W. J. Graber
W. J. Graber, Evvoler
Castoria
I. Nowakowsky & Co
Scotland
Bastrop
Asa Pennington
Simmon
Frank Middleton
San Antonio
Middleton
Nella Daggatt
Home
Wells, Richardson & Us
Burlington
Brepenham
Ney
Plambliz
Norte
Wells & Richardson Co
Burlington, Vt
Pennyroyal
Arker
BR. Eversberg
M. Myers
Yee & Myers
Dentists
Winkelmann & Bohne
Brexham
University of Texas
Turrion Farr
Toran Exresses
Sud Ence
Y.M C
Y.W. C. Ay
LAW Department
Leider
School of Pharmacy
School of Nursing
Winston
Austis
Ant Jaros
Severa
Dian
Fran C.aroures
W. H. Peeke
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