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Brenham Weekly Banner

Location

Brenham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1879

Page

2

Circus show on the road and regional updates

A North Texas column notes Bailey Cooper and Co. touring Brenham with illustrated circus cuts. Memphis yellow fever wanes with two new cases. disease abates in Morgan City and Berwick City and nearly exhausted in Concordia Miss. The Utes hold vast Colorado land. a Dallas murder yields three arrests. McKinney Advocate urges party unity against Eastern Texas strife. A five day trial at Platte City ends in not guilty for Wiley Stallard. Railroad prospects brighten for LaGrange to Columbus and Alleyton. Bell punches are said to be misordered. San Antonio Express criticizes local register quality. Pay as you go motto urged to farmers wary of debt and crop risk.

North Texas Bailey, Cooper & Co Brenham Induetine Memphis Morgan City Berwick City Concordia Miss Galveston Georgia Texas Berwick Bayou Roeuf Wyethe Station Harrison Station Harrison State Line A. and M. College Bryan Austin Statesman Gainesville Register Emory College Oxford Flatonio Argus Samuel Merkel Searcy Secrist Merkel Secrist San Marcos J. B. Hester Hester Mason News Item

Political and business notes and local health updates

A jumble of items covers political figures from Massachusetts and Texas, press changes in Austin, and a Jeffersonian convention. Also noted are fever reports in Morgan City and Berwick City, railroad developments involving Houston, East and West Texas, La Grange, Brenham, and a Ute Indian outbreak with troop movements near Rawlins.

G. C. and S. F. Railway progress and related notes

Inspections by Messrs Davis Wallis Dyer and Robinson reveal bridge work at the Brazos span proceeding with central span swinging and forecast completion. Locomotives rolling stock and depot grounds are described as surveys set to advance toward Brenham with tracklaying at a mile per day.

Davis and Wallis Directory Dyer Robinson G., C.and S. F Brazos Bridge Galveston Richmond Pew Central Baltimore Bridge Company Brenham

Dennis Kearney Announces Third-Party Presidential Ticket

Dennis Kearney says he will field a presidential ticket next year. He references teaming with Kelley and Kearney with a suggested pairing involving Beanstler or similar, indicating plans for a distinctive campaign slate.

Dennis Kearney Kearney Kelley Beast Brtler

Debate over murder penalty sparks state issue

A Texas column argues juries should not determine the murder in the first degree penalty, urging the law to mandate death or life imprisonment. It cites two life verdicts this term, notes juries’ sympathy and proposes removing discretion to ensure the death penalty for murder.

Washington County

Robbery and Arson at Miller Cotton House Near Victoria

A thief visited Charles Miller’s cotton house near Victoria and stole seed cotton then set the house afire to hide the crime. A timely discovery limited damage and likely prevented greater loss.

Charles Miller Victoria

Coles and their consequences lecture urges practical cold prevention

Dr. Beverly Robinson advises young men at the Medical Talks to avoid cold by sensible habits. He warns against wearing off coats loosely, sitting in drafts, or bathing in warm water after meals, and urges proper clothing, foot care, and gradual warming after outdoors. The talk emphasizes common sense and natural protection.

New York Association Hall Beverly Robinson

Short Crop Prices Fall Close to Pasreti and Tankissns

Fall market brief notes prices for Pasreti and Tankissns near crop levels with competitive quotes. Local sellers announce affordability aligning with harvest yield and regional demand.

Pasreti & Tankissns

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