Cotton shipments rise as market whispers drift across Burton
From September 1877 to August 1 1878 Burton station shipped 3492 bales of cotton. Farmers hesitate to sell at current quotes while Carzon goods roll in. A county political scene gathers as candidates rail and a Republican owl stirs dust in Burleson County. Amusements bring Barlow West Primrose and John Dillon performances. Cotton picking continues with demand for labor high. harvest progress uneven across areas. Incidents include gin house fire at Rock House with 29 bales lost and a fatal shooting on the Washington and Chappell Hill road over money.
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Burton's
Burton Station
Schuegana
Rock House
Fayette County
Darkey Buyer Strikes Homeward Ride Theft Case
A Brenham man described as a darkey paid half price for a horse from an Austin County darkey. The buyer rode home after a week's work. the seller pursued to town and stole the animal. The victim reports he is still pursuing justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenham
Darkey
Austin County
Voters Switched Support After Joint Discussion
A Banser report notes many gentlemen who planned to vote for Jones attended a Wednesday joint discussion. After hearing Hancock and Jones, they left convinced Jones was inferior and resolved to back Hancock at the polls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Hancock
Fire at Gay Hill and local court actions update
Fire at Mr John Sharp's barn near Gay Hill destroyed a carriage hogs corn and cotton worth large losses. Local news notes court cases on carry weapons and penalties for unlawful gun possession. Temperance talks. forthcoming weddings. sheriff candidate biography. political meeting reports and a burglary at a Brenham business.
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Gay Hill
John Sharp
Krug Denies Hearing Flaw In District Clerk Bid
Publisher records a public protest against false rumors about Rudolph Krug being hard of hearing and unfit for district clerk. Krug, a 30 year resident, is described as fully capable and the Democratic nominee. Article also covers district school finances and a local mayor’s court with petty fines and mill operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mainstreet
TM Raxxen
Krug
Mr. Krug
Dave Williams
Dave
Annie Kinlee
Nettie Tarver
Kinloe
Innocent Mother Hails Fonic as Cure for Infant Ailments
An old advertisement touts Fonic as a remedy for dyspepsia nervousness insomnia and a host of infant complaints. It claims the product strengthens the mother and calms the babe, offering a one dollar bottle and a forty five cent sample with other grocery items and tobacco noted.
Hancock and Jones Speak on Economic Policy at Courthouse
Judge Hancock opened the hearing at about one o'clock to a crowded courthouse audience. He argued against fiat money, defended the per capita money supply, and framed the race as a matter of Democratic principles. Col. Jones followed with a lengthy, repetitive speech, offering no new ideas and attacking Hancock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
S. H. Russell
U. 5 S. Marshal
Columbia
Hamman
Austin
Mr. Russell
D. C. Giddings
Col. Russell
Hancock
Col. Jones
United States
Democratic Party
Jones
Republican Party
Local News Notes From Independence Village
Local correspondence reports community efforts including women picking cotton for a sick neighbor and a temperance lecture by Rev. Martin. Candidate activity is noted with Capt. Williams addressing voters. A wedding ties Mr W A Higgins to Miss Dora Garrett with receptions, supper, and wedding cake ring excitement.
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Creation
Dr. Styles
Eres
Tosa Davis
Zcompany
Bully Wood
Wood
Independence
Wm. Martin
Bryan
Capt. Williams
Washington
Whitman
William Penn
Commonwealth
J. N. Smith
Brenham
Spring Hill
A. T. Bowers
W. AL Higgins
Dora Garrett
G. W. Grater
Lula Bowers
AL Speers
Lou, Lewis
J. L. Lemons
Not A Candidate Denies County Treasurer Rumor
Joan A. Raxote states she is not a candidate for County Treasurer and will not seek or serve in public office. The letter, dated October 15 1878, rejects circulating reports and thanks supporters while staking her position in the canvass.
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Chappell Hill
Washington County
Joan A. Raxote
Election Tickets Printed At 2.50 Per Thousand
The Basser will print election tickets at two dollars and fifty cents per thousand. Candidates are asked to telephone and leave their names promptly.
Democratic nominee Captain Williams speaks in October campaign tour
Capt. J. M. Williams the Democratic candidate for the Legislature will address audiences at Chapell Hill on October 19 and at Gray's School House Mill Creek at 7 PM. Additional speaking locations include Sidels Store, Haezels Store, and Wesley Ayer on dates in the Oct 35 to Oct 36 range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Williams
Chapell Hil
Gray's
Mill Creek
Sidels
Haezels Store Eee
Wesley Ayer
Washington Gossip and Local Happenings in Brenham
A busy political scene with many candidates for constable and local offices. Notes on a radical meeting at Freedmen’s church, the Brazos bridge misalignment, Fayette Smith’s ferry, and Mrs. E L Randle resuming school with full pupils. Local visits include Miss Adelaide Shaffer, Miss Fannie Lea, Mrs Nelson Davis, and plans for next Friday’s Hook and Ladder ball.
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Washington
Freedmens Church
Tom Lockett
Dick Harvin
Charlie Lockett
Brenham
Navasota
Brazos County
Fayette Smith
E. L. Randle
Arthur Rosen
Freedman
Matt Cochran
Fannie Lea
Courtney
Adelaide Shaffer
Adelaide
Bessie McCown
Austin
Round Rock
John Buckley
Coles Creek
Nelson Davis
Houston
Immense Dry Goods Sale at Newhober Bros Palace
Immense dry goods sale advertised with slashed prices on percale sheeting yard wide fabrics and French-paisley patterns. Bargains include handkerchiefs collars and cuffs sets of lace, aprons and ladies' textiles offered at remarkably low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eye
Cami
Changes of Residence and Local Happenings in Ma Entror
From China Grove Ma Entror reports relocation and future mailing address. He notes good harvest weather with farmers gathering crops though prices for cotton and corn are very low. A local tax collector, Mr Price, enforced taxes on a freedman who boasted avoidance of payment. The piece criticizes a migratory resident and aspirant to political office amid local rasical tensions. A heavy rain last Tuesday disrupted farm work.
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Ma. Entror
Price
Long Point Temperance Society Hosts Supper and Ball
The Long Point Temperance Society held a sepp er and ball to aid yellow fever sufferers. Despite a modest turnout, funds raised totaled 22.00 after expenses and will be sent to the Howard Association. Mrs Craig Little Stanfield Shepard Summers Craig Marion and neighborhood ladies organized the supper, with J C Barnett lending the hall and Jim Hewet and Jo Clay providing music.
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Long Paint Temperance Society
Long Point
Craig
Little
Stanfield
A. K Shepard
Summers
Marion
Grange Hall
Hans & Barsett
J. C. Barnett
Jim Hewet
Jo Clay
Temperance
ADK. S
Assassination Attempt Reported Near Hempstead
John Watson, nephew of Dr. Watson, recalls an attempted assassination at the Goldsmith place near Hempstead last Wednesday night that failed when a cap snapped. A diphtheria like illness alarms parents as schools close for safety. several local children including two of Mr Armstrong’s are ill and two local children have died in ten days.
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Hempstead
John Watson
Watson
Goldsmith Place
Ahrenbeck
Schultz
Amstrong
Local grocer boasts fresh produce at low prices
One car load arrives featuring apples potatoes onions cheese and sour krouvë. Customer D. W. Bloombargeh advertises best value by offering the cheapest price per item.
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D. W. Bloombargeh
Car Load of Produce Sold at Fort Fisker Sale
A car load of apples potatoes onions and sour krout arrived at Fort Fisker and is offered for sale at very low prices.
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Ft Fisker
Local Political Announcements for Washington County 1878
The notice lists candidates from multiple parties for county and district offices in Washington County. Independent and Democratic nominees are named for sheriff, clerk of the district court, county treasurer, tax collector, surveyor, attorney, and assessor. It includes declarations of candidacy, party affiliations, and election endorsements dated Brenham Sept 29 1878.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherif
Washington County
Ie Distict Coun
M. Lewis
Tremideea
Tomas
RL Hove
Washington Conway
R. A. Hanvig
Klaeder
Cog Wmble
Bresham
Janes W. Davias
C. C Lockerr
Sy Kerington
Chappell Hi
Brenham
Remarkable Brenham Soap and German Syrup Endorsements
Travi markets a Brenham area soap and promotes Dobbins Electric Co as the agent. physicians and public opinion are cited on merits and price, while Boschee's German Syrup is advertised as a trusted lung remedy with wide sales and availability across druggists in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travi
Brenham
Texas
America
Waddegun cee creates broom factory in Hrenham
The mine of Waddegun cee motifying established a broom factory in Hrenham and plans to contract with farmers for broom corn on 400 acres for 1879. Samples of our work are available at Fulton & Ot 4, 137i-w37m.
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Waddegun
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Carzon
Bic Guss
Gol, Jones
W.K. Homan
Burleson County
Hox
John Hancock
Barlow
West and Primrose
John Dillon
Louise Dillon
Brexham
Giddings
Bill Gongbey
Chappell Hillers
Gabe
C. Minkwitz
Minkwitz
Necro Kitter
Winters Place
Felder
Washington and Chappell Hill Road
Spencer
Hill Peyton
Castile
County Clerks Office
C. F. Herbst
J. G. McCain
Jerry Hanah
Burton
W. W. Searcy
Admi
Shepard & Garrett
D. G. Bradford
Memphis
Ben Estes
QuesTioOx
Carl Schutze
Garrett
County Commont
Archer
Harry Haynes
HL. M. Lewis
Jobs Hughes
Maggy Washington
Dony Wiilrick
Rosa Solomon
Henry Solomon
Eliza Thomas
Gustav Eichler
Regesta Harkmack
Moses Wooldringe
Mary Brewer
Charles Young
Milly Newson
Levy Farrow
Magre En Anthony Kelley
Margaret Fry
Henry Morris
Emiline Watkins
Joseph Windt
Lena Grimm
Alles Edwards
Eliza Lawrence
James
Ma. J. H. Grasow
Prussia
Grabow
Tomtit Clark
Constance
Lipscomb
Fricker
Guy
Col. O'Riordan
Weexey Corron
New York
Tur Baxsnax Geers
Chaige
Rudolph Krug
Joe
H. E. Williams
Fayette
Jimson
Percrar's Grocery
Hancock and Jones
Bers
Elonsville
Mr. Bitungsrea
DLA
Washington Gossip
Newbover Bro's
Dry Gomis Palace
China Grove
Bano
Eleation
Firat TassBay
Barlesan Cosngy
Oman
Erreb
Leghlatore
Mb Williana
Pe & Fierebt
Ma. KR. L. Hassert
Gourints
Alee Bro
Shioumse
Tan
Acsaces
Peipmara Ateiseres
Aeaf
Wwe
Garte Positivg
PLAY
Dobbins Elestris Soap
Batchelor Star Roots
G. Couch
Fpeewater & Slelhorst
THN & Sheet-Iece
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