Fore paughs big show posters and local notices
A batch of posters and handbills for Fore paughs big show arrived. The item notes a few sickly watermelons for sale with a claim of sixteen seeds each and reports on local politics and events including a Republican courthouse convention nominating Ben Harrison for Justice of the Peace and O Crozier for Constable. The text mentions court and agricultural activity, a misidentified escaped convict recaptured, a household gin fire, and society happenings such as a house warming, a fire department anniversary ball, and ongoing Democratic canvassing while Republicans press ahead with campaigning at all hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Harrison
O. Crozier
Rote departs Brenham to lead San Antonio schools
Prof. Rote retires as Brenham public schools superintendent after three years of organizing and efficiency. Capt. Estill to assume in Brenham, while Mrs. Ella Yates and Prof. Rounsavell plan a local wedding. Local notices describe court actions, marriages, and market news amid city life reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rote
Brenham
San Antonio
P. Estill
Mexia
A. Weppixe
R. O. Rounsavall
San Marcos College
Ella T. Yates
Kentucky
New Advertisements and Local Notices
Advertisements announce Mrs Jeannette Schwarz grand millinery opening and other local merchants offering goods, buy cash for country produce, and Fritz Fellow selling brooms at low prices. A German farmer’s hiring ruse ends with a court dispute and a vanished dollar. Mayor's Court items include fines and a youth with a dangerous toy gun. Real estate transfers list several property moves, and Capt. Thomas C. Clay departs for the St. Louis Exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz
Shakey Block
Peabody House
Foss
Brenham Candidates Dominant in County Office Talk
A letter in the Sentinel critiques claims that most county aspirants hail from Brenham and argues for selecting nominees based on fitness over locale. The writer lists candidate origins from Independence to Burton and Long Point, urging Democrats to unite to overcome Radical supremacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barron
the Sentinel
Brenham
Chappell Hill
W. H. Billingslea
J. M. Williams
Independence
H. O. Robertson
J. W. Dallas
H. M. Lewis
Long Point
R. Krag
Burton
J. H. Grabow
J. A. Lipscomb
Bo Hoffman
C.C. Lockett
Thralldom
Protest from Tockrer Reader on Hockley Horror
A letter from J J Montgomery protests the Lynch family murder and cremation case in Hockley discrediting local officers. He notes eastern families avoiding the village after reports and urges fair coverage while defending jurisdiction and Governor influence concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tockrer
Tex
Enrroxs Basxex
Lynch
J. J. Montgomery
Cotton ginning quality drives market prices in rural column
The piece urges farmers to ensure cotton is well ginned and cleaned to fetch higher prices. It notes the season’s bustle around the gin and warns that poor preparation reduces value. It also records a fatal incident from September 25 1973 involving a child of Caleb Hulriday who died after ingesting concentrated rye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toni Smith
Mile Sith
Smith
Mayer
W. P. Doran
Fintey
Wiich
Firenham
W. P. Doranea
Jas. Napoleon
Caleb
Hulriday
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T. J. Pampell
Austin
Fayette
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Lee Counties
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Baird
Wesley
Washington County
Moniy Staines
F. Oe
Jolly Springs
Spencer Jackson
Carter
Lee County
Fall River
Mass
Warsine
H. Knittle
Germania Club
Messrs. Korff and
Jessen
C. Schutze
Bellville
Agricultural Societies
Austin County
Wash Jones
John Hancock
Nelsonville
Jones
W. H. Thomas
Gay Hill
Jeff Allcorn
Escarep
Falls County
Jackson
Texas
Frrewan
Batt
Brenham Nookland Ladder Company
Yof
Fire Department
Frenchy
Jim Thompson
McGowen
Wash Moore
Bastile
Beau Monde of Colored Society
China
Burleson County
Hancock
Caldwell
Houston Telegram
J. M. Crank
Columbus
Colorado County
W. Il. Cooke
Cooke
Harris & Cooke
F. D. Jopes
Holly Springs
Himself
McIntyre
Mayor's Court
Charles Caulky
Ile
Jim Napoleon
Jim
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Francis Sharp Moses Craven
John Watley
John Nunn
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Rufus
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Elia T. Yates
Charles Simmons
Fanny Payne
J. F. Robertson
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Spencer Brister
Ana Jones
Cotrox
Glee Club
Opera House
Burron
Commissioners Court
Brennan
E. Kamien
Weerxey Corres
W. K. Lewis
Baxxer
New York
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Tuerr
Horner
Wotipka & Horner
Ant Street
Dwyer
Jeannette Schwarz
C.G. Couch
Darkies
Moore
W. Ormsby
William Wilkinson
William
the Central
Board of Aldermen
C. F. Herbst
John A. Randle
John G. Rankin
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Lott
J. P. Watson
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W. R. Lott
Mary E. Lott
Prxsoxar
Thomas C. Clay
St. Louis Exposition
Chadwick's Mill
D. W. Bloombargh
C. A. Potter's
D. W. Bloombargh'’S
C. A. Porter's
D. W. Bloomburgh
Phenix
D. W. Bloombargh's
Star Auction House
Allcorn
D. W.E Bloombargh
New Orleans
Old Standway
E.O. Jannett
Newbouer Bros
Jos
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Newbousr Bro
Min
H.R
Palson
Laege
Xusta
Mareth
Stevans
Bir
Viline
Fred Harverst
Vegetin
I. Ro
Stevers
Boston, Ill
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Cli Drugzin
Market Report
Shuck
Secese Eters
Wales
Hina
Treasieris
Washington
C. A. Porter's Grocery
A . Favorick Restroy— Simmons
J. Ae
Fez
Brenhaat
Fgew
Arkag
City Broom Factory
Abey
Wisas Rococery
Saray
the & Fulton & Is
Batchelor Star Boots
Sia Wamuntta Maslin
Call and
E.amine
O. E. G. Couch
Brynham
M. A. Stealy
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