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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1890
Page
5
A wide ranging column covers property transfers, intra county moves, and social notes. It mentions W. M. Newman moving to Coleman county, James Newens relocating to Clifton, and Hees Jacksos headlining a prospecting trip. Also recounted are local political race chatter, a cautionary note about a homeless beggar, social events, and county views on migration and land values.
The Basser refused mail delivery due to a bean guessing contest potentially violating lottery law but Washington ruled contests are legal. Ads warn of sales by T J Pampell and medical cures for bots and colic touted by Jensen & Co. Norton-Willingham plans a wedding in the county. A Polanders team injured a man on Chadwick’s farm.
The obituary notes the death of Annie Rooney and burial in a quiet place as mention of a mournful cricket underscores the loss. The piece then discusses Snell and Blackburn introducing progressive photographic backgrounds and accessories and invites readers to view their latest styles. Carr reports on tax-related signatures with the Burton delegation and tax assessor Sam Schlenker on a bond, noting the weight of the obligation.
A list of elected Justices of the Peace and Constables by precincts is printed, naming J. P. Buch Ewing W. H. Campbell W. D. Crockett and others with precinct numbers and names of constables. Also shows commissioners and notes on a company medal for Brenham Light Guards drills.
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