Thanksgiving and Circus Roles Create News
The item notes Thanksgiving and the circus as upcoming events, with the latter expected to supply a basis for the holiday. It reports Hon. Stintwei H. Rossecy of Dallas hired to defend Jos W Swann in the killing of Jos W Foster, and mentions Louis Tesch planning to buy a large Brenham farm below Sealy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hon. Stintwei. H. Rossecy
Dallas
Jos. W. Swann
Jos. W. Foster
Bellville
Louis Tesch
Brenham
Tesch
Sealy
Hall's Great Discovery promises kidney cure all ailments
An 1896 advertisement touts Hall's Great Discovery as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes seminal emissions weak back and other urinary issues in men and women. It offers mail order one bottle six months treatment for one dollar and credits testimonials from W Ball and others.
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Hall
W. Ball
R. EB. Labs
Brenham
Texas
Over Fifty Years of Soothing Syrups and Nurseries News
The ad pages highlight Mrs Winslow's Syrup as a trusted remedy for children with diarrhoea and wind colic, with praise from users and widespread druggist availability. The Rosedale Nurseries reports large tree deliveries signaling steady business, despite tough conditions. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praised for quick relief in croup, plus a note on common home use and savings on doctor bills. A broad editorial space touts animal and circus performances as part of a large consolidation, praising the scale and variety of exhibits and parades. A Witliff platform event promises a grand ball after a day’s festival activities.
Arecin Triumph? Forepaugh Sells Brothers Show Arrives Brenham
The Great Adam Forepaugh and Sells Brothers Consolidated Shows will exhibit in Brenham on Friday November 26. The New York Herald calls it one of the most powerful in the world and many papers in 200 cities back the union of Forepaugh, Sells Brothers, and Barnum Bailey under one tent at the same admission price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenham
New York Herald
the Sun
New York
San Francisco
Wellmann Granted Bail In Fatal Shooting Case
Henry Wellmann, charged in the death of Hermann Gerken, appeared before Justice Ewing and posted temporary bail of 35 000 with Frank Dobert F Werner Joe Geick and W Wehmeyer as sureties. The examining trial is set for Tuesday the 16th.
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Henry Wellmann
Hermann Gerken
Ewing
Messrs
Frank Dobert
F. Werner
Joe Geick
W. Wehmeyer
Wellmann
Wiede
Gerken
Constable Arrests Dr. G Von Diest in Burton Precinct
Constable Gus H. Jackson, Burton precinct guardian of the peace, made his first arrest Friday morning. He and his trainee captured Dr. G. Von Diest for practicing medicine without diploma or license. County Attorney Buchanan decided the case sufficient to commit the doctor to jail after expert testimony from Drs. Becker and Lockett. The accused condemned the courthouse in seven languages before being locked up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus H. Jackson
Burton
G. von Diest
Buchanan
Becker
Lockett
Orient
Rehearing Denied in Franke vs Lone Star Brewing Co
In Galveston the Court of Civil Appeals refused the motion for rehearing in Louise Franke et al versus Lone Star Brewing Company appealed from Washington County. The same day the Texas Supreme Court in San Antonio reversed and remanded Western Union Telegraph Company versus J A Edmundson, who had won a $1000 judgment for non delivery of a message. The high court overturned the Civil Appeals ruling, denying relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courts of Civil Appeals
Galveston
Louise Franke Et al
Lone Star Brewing Company
Washington County
Supreme Court
San Antonio
Western Union Telegraph Company
J. A. Edmundson
Edmundson
Court of Civil Appeals
Brenham Grocery Receives Goods and Fresh Items
Brenham Grocery Co. reports receipt of 1000 sugar cured hams and fresh pickled beef. Brenham Grocery Co. also lists offerings from I Nowakowsky & Co including fancy cakes and wafers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Just
Brenham Grocery Co
Brenham Grocery Company
I. Nowakowsky & Co
Advertising Car No 1 Promotes Forepaugh and Sells Show
The Forepaugh and Sells Brothers Consolidated Shows arrived Friday morning and posted sixteen bill posters by daylight for Friday the 26th. Youths gathered to view lithographs of clown antics animals elephants ponies and wonders on earth sea and air. Chas Stow advance agent visited to arrange advertising in the Banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forepaugh and Sells Brothers Consolidated
Fairy Land
Chas Stow
Combination
Moore Calls Washington Landlords Tenants Meeting
Former justice of the peace R J Moore issues an address urging a Thursday meeting for Washington precinct. Topics include whether tenants can pay cash rent at current cotton prices, whether landlords should secure crops with fences, differences between hill and bottom land in rent, and which town offers the best overall market Brenham or Navasota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.J. Moore
Washington County
Washington Precinct
Washington
iBrenham
Navasota
Browns' Tron Bitters touted as noble health remedy
The ad hails Browns' Tron Bitters as a century’s finest medicine claimed to benefit men women and children alike. Sold by BR.E. Luhn sole agent with Finest Handmade Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey at Casino Saloon. Wortham, state treasurer, visited the city with friends and left for Houston. not a candidate for re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Br.e. Luhn
W. B. WorthHam
Houston
One on the Patriarces and a Night of Mixups
A laughable confusion of dates at Red Men's hall where Lady Maccabees and Prenham Encampment Patriarchs met by mistake on the same night. Patrons tripped stairs as the signs failed, revealing the mixup and the Lady Maccabees taking the floor. Browns Iron B advertised for stomach and nerve relief. Fruit Cake Ingredients and souvenirs promised on Ladies Day. local grocer stock highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Maccabees
Red Men’s Hall
H. C. Rees
Prenham
Maccabees
Number
California
L. Z. Harrison
Mer
End of the World Speculation Over Solar Spots
The St. Louis Republic reports a global astronomer alert over unusual sunspots. Prof Corrigan speculates the phenomenon may signify the creation of a new planet and possible earth upheaval, echoing a prophetic biblical passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Republic
Corrigan
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