Sidewalk work continues in front of the jail
A new sidewalk is being laid in front of the jail while local business and residents note market corn at 45 cents. A minor drunk was fined 8.95 by Mayor Wilkins. An alleged stabbing case near Latium goes to trial before Justice Ewing. Texas Indians summer haze spreads over the plains as Indian season continues. Navasota merchant R. R. Anderson orders the Weekly Banner. A Fischer Bros wagon ran away on Day street and overturned near Santa Fe. German Day at Germania hall saw an informal gathering and local amusements.
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Fischer Bros
Santa Fe
Germania Hall
Santa Fe Conductor Solves Ticket Quandary on Train
A Santa Fe conductor relates a comic quarrel over travel fare after Mr. Perkasie is found to need a wife’s ticket. The couple married that morning, on the train, and the conductor insists a married ticket is required, charging three dollars for the wife’s fare.
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Santa Fe
Mr. Perkasie
District Court Minutes Signatures Point to Final Orders
Fall term of Washington county district court, convened September 6, closes with minutes ready for Judge Ed R. Sinks to sign. Judgments by default and agreement foreclose vendor liens, two divorces granted, several new-trial motions overruled or withdrawn. Poem-like verse closes the piece.
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Washington County District Court
Ed. R. Sinks
Geo. Schwartz Et al
Jas. Whitfield
Geo. H. Swartz
J. F. Whitfield
Jennie Johnson
Charley
Laura Johnson
Ed. Johnson
William Zick
City of Brenham
Henry Oliver
J. W. Earlywine
Geo. H. McFadden
John Carlisle
Carl Wiede
Elias Ferguson
Julius Busse
H. Bryan
Brenham Politician Heber Stone Prefers Local Work
Austin dispatch notes Hon. Heber Stone of Brenham in transit to San Antonio. Asked about a Congressional bid to succeed Major Sayers he said his focus is on securing man factories for Brenham and not on early campaigning. He added his candidacy depends on his business and timing.
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Austin
San Antonio
Harrison Dry Goods Plans October Rush to Offset September Shortage
Harrison Dry Goods proposes to compress two months of business into one by triggering an October rush to cover a September shortage caused by cheap cotton and quarantine. They advertise significant inducements to buyers on their first page. The Caldwell progressives have built a telephone line to Nearpoint, a town that hosts the nearest saloon to Caldwell.
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Harrison Dry Goods Company
Caldwell
Nearpoint
Fire destroys tenant house at Greenville premises
A tenant house on the premises of Mr. L. F. Harris at Greenville was destroyed by fire on Wednesday. A small quantity of seed cotton was consumed with the building. No insurance.
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L. F. Harris
Greenvile
Wedding Hells at Chappell Hill
Mr. Miller Armstrong and Miss Dolie Keesee wed at Chappell Hill Methodist Church on a Wednesday morn with a large gathering of relatives. Rev. J E W Tarrant officiated. Honeymoon planned for Monterey Mexico.
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Chappell Hill
Miller Armstrong
Dolie Keesee
Chappell Hill Methodist Church
J. D. Campbell
L. P. Campbell
J E. W. Tarrant
Armstrong
Monterey
Mexico
Feast of Reason and a Flow of Soul at Giese Farm
A Wednesday evening event at Giese’s pasture served as a lighthearted dinner for district court officials and their satellites. J. G. Langhammer led cooking with R. E. L. Wright as bottle-holder, describing a lively blend of barbecue, beer, song, and repartee in a revival of simple pleasures.
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Giese’s Pasture
District Court
J. G. Langhammer
R. E. L. Wright
Do not fear cold air says Prof Belouse
Prof Belouse advises going outdoors in cold without fear if properly protected and active. He claims cold air purifies blood strengthens lungs aids digestion and energizes the body. He warns against exposure to drafts and mouth breathing and urges daily outdoor exercise with adequate clothing.
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Belouse
Cotton market notes from Macy and Pendleton
Macy and Pendleton of New York state Liverpool stock at 297000 bales with 207000 American. Last year 412000 total, 306000 American. Market dull and sluggish with investors urged to wait for improved conditions as frosts approach. Cotton crop likely picked by October 15 and belt frost dates vary. Investors face a short window, property seen as a solid hold.
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Macy & Pendleton
New York
Liverpool
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Bellville
City
A. O. Coleman
Prairie Hill
Wm. Ehlert
C. C. Meyer
Wilkins
Jas. Stewart
Klatt Brothers
Latium
Ewing
Texas Plains
R. R. Anderson
Navasota
Reliable Weekly
The
Art of Preservation
New York State
Nowakowsky & Co
W. Schuerenberg
West Sandy Street
Brenham, Texas
Louis Boerff
Hugh Clemons
Korff , Clemons
Ibutchers
Brenham
Texas
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