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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1891
Page
5
Miscellaneous Brenham items from the week include a suspended worker at Santa Fe yards and a new turntable project at Gay Hill quarry. The cotton report shows Brenham with 1957 bales shipped 3380 and 7000 on hand while local guards prepare for uniform inspection.
The Basxen reporter joined a Sunday convoy to Weslay Texas for the Slavonian Benevolent Society annual barbecue. A grand procession featured Voss' band, Judge L. Kirk spoke in English, and Bohemian addressed the crowd. Festivities included German songs, a hearty barbecue supervised by E G Langhammer, socializing, beverages, and a late-night ball, with Brenham and local residents well represented.
Mrs Leonora Campbell died at her home in the city at 11 o'clock Friday night after a several week illness with typhoid fever She was 61 and widow of Geo W Campbell a Confederate ensign noted for the Monterey action Her funeral was held Saturday at 4 PM from the family residence and drew many mourners
Nelson Baxxs posted a bond of $1000 on Monday and was released from jail.
The article reports on the New Lutheran College in Brenham detailing its courses including preparatory commercial classical and music. It notes rapid student growth from forty with three teachers and plans to separate lower grades as numbers rise. The school uses strict records and requires competencies before admission, aiming to rank among the top state colleges.
The St. Peter's church funds event at Eldridge Hall on Monday Oct 19 features oyster service from 6 to 8 30 with a public program to follow at 8 30. The O O O society presents tableaux Hagar and Ishmael The Statue Bride Faith Hope Charity Jealousy The Guardian Angel Before Marriage After Marriage The Gypsy Fortune teller Maud Muller Good Night. Admission is twenty five cents and oysters priced as usual.
Perry Jones, longtime Brenham house burglar, was captured in Bryan after a 5 PM chase. City marshal Nall and a deputy pursued the suspect who fled on sight, exchanged fire, and finally surrendered claiming to be the right man.
In this city at 5 o'clock Sunday afternoon, V C Marek of Bryan and Emma Kral of this city were married by Justice FE P Curry. A number of friends attended a reception and feast following the ceremony marking their voyage into matrimony.
At the home of F. W. Bosse in the southwest part of town at 10 o clock a m Tuesday E Franke formerly of this city now of Waco and Miss Sophie Bossie were united in marriage Justice E P Curry officiating A wedding breakfast followed with many relatives and friends wishing long happiness.
Joe Hall, a Black man from near Kinney, was arrested in Bellville after a Sunday night attempt on a 14 year old girl. The victim fired at him from the house and windows as he fled. Sheriff Glenn obtained corroborating testimony, and Hall was jailed Tuesday. The case was kept quiet to avoid lynching.
The Hook and Ladder club hosted a lavish banquet for Brenham fire department to mark its 24th anniversary. Col. D C Giddings reviewed the department’s history and early memories, Judge Kirk presided as master of ceremonies and toasts were delivered to invited guests. The supper featured a long table of substantials and delicacies with punch and beer.
At about 2 p.m. Tuesday Henry Garrett a sixteen year old colored boot black and brush boy at Joe Parkess barber shop on Sandy street entered Mr C H Welkens bakery two doors west. A ongoing dispute with Charlie Haffner a white bakery employee led Garrett to draw a pocket knife and slash Haffner on the left side injuring him a two inch gash. Deputy Sheriff Sallus arrested Garrett and confined him.
Three miles north of Chappell Hill the buggy house of Mr. C U C McMichael burned Sunday night with a splendid buggy, about 50 chickens and a bale of cotton in the seed. Origin unknown but suspected incendiary work.
In the spring and summer of 188, after trying many remedies, 7 mules from Bots and Colic were saved using the Bots and Colic Specific by C. F. Jensen & Co. of Burton Texas. The testimonial claims no losses since, praising the medicine as the best bots sale coke medicine in the world. B J Ransom Harlem Plantation Fort Bend County Texas.
A Monday night event at Eldridge hall supported St. Peter's church fund. Oysters were served until 8:30 followed by an O O O society entertainment featuring tableaux and music from local talent including Mrs. Louis Simon and Prof. Krueger. Net proceeds were a handsome purse for the church.
Johnnie Mackin won the prize in a Taylor Rifles drill judged by Mr. Bruno of Brenham Light Guards. Bruno, praised for military knowledge, earned high regard from the Taylor Rifles for his performance and guidance.
C W Renpick manager of Ellis and Sons Plantation in Tristram Fort Bend County Texas reports Jensen's Bots and Colle Specific beat Bob Kennedy on record. Local readers note the strong showing of the two entries in the county event.
A gentleman not in the poultry trade gathered several turkeys roosting in a tree in his yard on Saturday night and threw them over the fence into a neighbor’s garden, stating he did not want neighbors’ turkeys roosting on his premises. His wife later questioned the missing birds and he admitted to tossing them out the night before.
Ms. R. A. Hesrrrreto has been away in Velasco building a frame business house for Maj. A Lauraine. He already started a frame business house for Mr. F. Kiber and a dwelling for Mr. B. Reichardt and will return Wednesday to supervise. He notes Velasco's citizens remain confident in the town's future though the boom may outpace the backing, yet he expects Velasco will become a good town.
An old advertisement hawks Jensen & Co. Botas or Colic remedy claiming to cure all diseases in animals. It urges owners to keep a bottle on hand, promises rapid action, and offers a 30 cent stake with instructions to obtain the product at Dristram.
Dr. T O Hyrxes comes back from Velasco after weeks there selling all interests and retiring from Velasco speculation. The Baxen expects lower level prices as Velasco may grow but is not yet a city. A diner at Pennington hotel recalls a pecan tree seventy five feet in circumference on New Years creek. Cohen Bros advertise special and below cost offers on ladies cloaks and overcoats to close out.
Get Jensen's Condition Powders. Pure medicine. Cures Itch Mange Grease Swelled Legs Coughs Dis temper and expels worms. 25 cents a box or money refunded at Jos Tristram's Drug Store Brenham. Messrs B Roons and W H Snell left Tuesday for Hempstead big shoot with 100 live bird match at $250 a side between Brown and lis.
The county sorrowfully notes the death of 15 year old Donnie Meyer son of Abe Meyer of this county in New Orleans from typhoid fever. A summer resident from the county attends the Dallas Fair and Exposition which started Friday.
A local shoe seller denounces bargain ads promising absurdly low prices as traps. They claim superior fit and craft with Ladies Kid Button Shoes at 3.50, Mens Handmade Congress at 5.00, and a complete children’s school shoe line with fine repair service.
County Clerk records show marriage licenses issued for the week ending Wednesday afternoon October 21 1891. Couples listed include A Lee and Tennie Rogers J Hubner and Emily Keratophi Jne Sedlacek and Fannie Nedbalek Gustave Kuebel and Mary Kristen and others across the county.
Real estate transfers list includes J N Bowers and son to P Bowers 140 acres of Arm strong league release of vendors Y P Bowers and wife to Wm Quade 59 acres Arm strong and 22 acres Pryor league for 1458. Mrs E M Evans to Jas R Bald ridge 300 acres Brown league for 2400. Mrs O C Harmel to W Knupstien 300 acres J M Cain league for 5768.10.
The grand jury states it has diligently inquired into offenses brought before it and returned indictments as warranted by the evidence. It notes crime is decreasing in the county, reports most bills are for misdemeanors, and finds the county jail in good condition with prisoners well treated, asking to be discharged.
Tuesday evening the Tue Hook & Ladder company celebrated its anniversary and presented Chief W P Ewing a handsome fire hat. Harry Haynes Esquire gave the speech, and Chief Ewing replied with thanks while noting he hoped never to wear the gift.
Suentrr Teacoz brought in Perry Jones from Bryan Saturday night and jailed him in the county jail until the next District court term, where he is expected to face potential penitentiary time. Tickets cost £1.75 with 1 extra cent for town purchases. lemonade and Palmetto fan specials advertised.
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