A.M. E district conference set to meet October thirteenth
Local notes report the A M E district conference scheduled for October 13 in the area. Ripping profits mention increased fifty cents a barrel amid daily market shifts. Several court items note a $5 fine for wife beating and a divorce denial in district court. Yellow fever discussion cited as dampening political support and economy. The month of September shows weak business. October expected better. Mail transfers and court rulings on probate and property matters appear. Rangers prepare for Austin gathering October 8. Informal notices include a man diverted at a bridge and a poisoning accident affecting H C Robertson. News also notes factory improvements, Wells Fargo shipments, and a general decline in outdoor activities as leaves begin to fall.
Liver Tonic Promises Health and Vitality
A vintage ad touts Browns' Iron Bitters and Mevens' Iron Bitters as liver remedies. It claims rapid improvement in liver function, strength, and vitality with regular use and lists E. Luho, a local druggist, as a seller.
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E. Luho
Tremont Hotel Menu Offers 15 Cent Dinner
Meals for fifteen cents offered daily from 10 to 3 at the Tremont hotel opposite the Central freight depot. The ad proclaims the meals as good as any twenty five cent meal in the city. Ropert FeLcuer, Proprietor.
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Tremont Hotel
Central Freight Depot
Ropert FeLcuer
Quarantine Eased as Trains Resume in Texas State
Washington County health officer lifts Beaumont Houston quarantine and allows central trains to stop at Hempstead with limits. Passengers with health certificates may alight at Navasota. Brenham traffic to reopen for passenger and freight. Bryan mail relaxed. Navasota train resumes after Saturday. Also a testimonial endorses Chamberlain's Pain Balm for wounds and rheumatic relief.
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Brenham
Texas
Houston
Beaumont
Lovejoy
Washington County
T. O. Hynes
M. D
Central
Hempstead
Nagasota
Courtney
Bryan
Navasota
Williams case and several civil matters headed for continuations
In the Williams suit the September 21 judgment for the plaintiff was set aside. Brouckschmidt & Hohlt partner H F Hohlt suit against Aug Look ends with judgment for the plaintiff for the prayed amount less a $75 credit. David Brown v City of Brenham continues by agreement without prejudice. Neiast v Beardon Nabors verdicts split. Affleck v Schmid continued by agreement. Boyd v Arndt continued on defendant’s application.
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S. A. Williams
J. B. Williams
H. F. Hohlt
Brouckschmidt & Hohlt
Aug. Look
David Brown
City of Brenhem
H. J. Neiast
Hal Beardon
Beardon
Nabors
Severn's Balsam of Life Praised in Pennsylvania Letter
Mrs Ant Jaros of Claridge Pa reports long indigestion belching and pains cured by one bottle of Severn's Balsam of Life. She says it restores health and that a spoonful taken at Indisposition always helps. The product claims to cure constipation dyspepsia and indigestion.
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Ant Jaros
Claridge
Severa
Severa’s Cholera Cure Promises Quick Relief for Children
An 19th century advertisement touts Severa's Cholera and Diarrhoea Cure as a fast-acting remedy for children. The seller lists a price of 26 and 5oc, framing the product as a preventive and curative health aid.
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Severa
Dengue origins and Brenham notes amid yellow fever rumors
The piece traces dengue and yellow fever terms from Caribbean and Spanish usage, then lists Brenham residents by name in a city directory and recounts local incidents from quarantine guards to a Santa Fe conductor known for absent mindedness. It notes school illness and street observations during the health scare era.
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Richmond
Santa Fe
Train conductor and passenger clash over fare
A conductor loudly declares a passenger cannot ride without paying fare. The moment, met with laughter, leaves the man humiliated and teased for years afterward.
Browns' Iron Bitters Promised To Cure Blood Nerve Ailments
Diseases of the blood and nerves are claimed to be cured by Browns' Iron Bitters. The tonic is said to relieve neuralgia and stomach disorders, with a long track record of use. Sold by RB. E. Luhn as sole agent.
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Tutt
Dr. Tutt
J. Fairleigh
Platte Cannon
Col. Tutt
RB. E. Luhn
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Ricoe
Ridley
Weating
Austin Johnsen
Camptown
Eugene Roberson
Prof. C. Urbankie
Blinn College
Completon
Harrison Dry Goods Company
Eli Colbert
Rebecca Colbert
District Court
Texas Rangers
Austin
H. C. Robertson
Independence
Wells Fargo Express Company
Corsicana
Ruby
Tapaz Gay
Hymen
Chappell Mil
Chappell Hill
J. Sterling Smith
Aimee Pevoto
Miss Pevoto
C. H. Cocke
H. P. Perkins
Ettie Lew Matthews
St. Louis
William Nabors
Clay
Banner
City
Chamberlain
J. R. Adams
Geneva
Ala
KR. E. Lahn
East Ound
Temple
Frank Bond
Sealy
Rosenberg
Austin County
Sc Are
Sloan
Renville
Millheim
Phillips
Clemm Fitzger
Galveston
P. J. Willis
H.C. McIntyre
Drs. Peebles
Ketchum
Victoria
J. M. Lee
Nebraska State Journal
BE J Schall
Meyer Bros. Drug Co
St Louis
R. E Lubn
Mary Hunt Affleck
Sigmund Schmid
British West India Islands
Johnson
Williams
Brown
Wilson
Giesecke
Harris
Meyer
Taylor
Lewis and Rankin
Jones
Allen
Garrett
Jackson
Hill
Graves
Eldridge
Becker
Carter
Scott
Smith
Fischer and Teague
Bellville
Kenney
Seid
Tutt’s
MYEES
Eee & Myers
Dentists
Winkelmann & Bohne
Brenna
Oghieteriic
Ionree
T. A. Slocum
M. G
Pearl St
Caitle
Cearis
Nce
Montgomery Ward& EO
Creat Mall Order
Michigan Ave
Chicago
J. F. Dan Draughoi
U.S
Nashville
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Arena
J. PF. Dmughon
Lome
CP Wingwell
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South
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