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Newspaper

Brenham Weekly Banner

Location

Brenham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1878

Page

3

Busy Saturday trade and jail wait on murder case

A brisk Saturday trade drew large crowds as street auctioneers and apple merchants prospered. George Nett remains jailed for the Elias Cummings murder with no preliminary examination set yet. Holiday preparations include a grand ball by Firewell’s Mechanics Engine Co No 1, while diverse notices list emigration, new businesses, anniversaries, and local court actions.

Firewell Bart— Mechanics Engine Company No. 1

Holliway Goons and Thanksgiving Sales in Brenham City

Holliway Goons offers holiday goods as J McFarland advertises the largest stock in the city. Thanksgiving closes banks offices and post office, with union services held at the Opera House.

Opera House Galveston Daily News Ed Legros Lightning News Fok Grange Stro A Trentham Stock Grange Ala Brenham Opera House Fire Department Brendan, Hook and Ladlur Co Nee Mechanic Engine Co. Noe City Hall Military Brenham Gress Greenback Hrentam Greenback Chih State of Texas Fia Clch

Marburg Bros. North Carolina Tobacco Question

A reader asks why men smoke common tobacco when Marburg Bros. Soal of North Carolina is available at the same price, implying a preference for the branded option over generic tobacco. The letter highlights price parity and brand loyalty.

Qurry Marburg Bro's Soal North Carolina

Deputy sheriff captures murderer Elijah Jones near Round Rock

Deputy M H Williams arrested Elijah Jones, charged with killing Anderson Helm, a black police officer, about a year and a half ago. Jones was found in Round Rock and brought to the county jail on Thursday afternoon.

Couht Howard Hynes Necro Eitrep

Pictorial History of Texas by Rev H S Thrall announced

A new 900 page illustrated history of Texas by Rev H S Thrall is being issued by N D Thompson Co. in St Louis. The work promises detailed Texan history and high scholarly value with broad state interest and planned county canvassing.

Texas H.S. Thrall A. M N. D. Thompson & Co St. Louis Thrall

Ontoxs Cheese and Sauerkraut For Sale at Moldenhauer

Ontoxs, cheese and sauerkraut have just been received and are now for sale at H. Moldenhauer's. The advertisement notes fresh stock and available quantities for customers.

Choice Western H. Moldenhauer's

SARGENT Will Not Be In Brenham With Stock Until December

Wixpier International reports sickness delaying stock delivery to Brenham until the start of December. QO. .4. SARGENT.

Brenham Turn Verein Eldridge Hall Brenham A. Newman Hosea Building Wixpier Sargent Demetis Livick Washingtoni Bresham Independence Road Caliin Tee & A Amy

Midlting and Various Goods Listings and Ads

Community market notices show goods for sale including butter potatoes sweet potatoes rice dried apples molasses and other groceries. Hardware lumber doors sashes shingles flooring and furniture items are advertised with prices. Local figures mention A D Banks in Washington and Democratic party views on currency.

A. D. Banks Miss National Democratic Washington

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