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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1878
Page
3
Local items report Windsor ads and fair remarks, Brenham receipts, obituaries and notices. Citizens discuss politics, redress debts, weddings, county offices, and community events with brief reports on candidates and meetings.
On Wednesday a German farmer near Nelsonville found his cotton wagon afire after starting for Brenham. The blaze, likely from a pipe, consumed two bales as he traveled along Giddings lane a few miles below town. Nearby notes recount a separate racing event at Rockey and a courthouse speech by independent candidate W. J. Homan amid political debate.
In response to Capt J E Gray’s call a group including E M Smith J D Harvey J E Gray and D C Giddings showed fine horses at Farks stable. A stock fair may be held soon to exchange views and boost stock breeding with liberal terms. no premiums planned.
In Stitt Tuty Coms Allen Wilder, a prominent colored candidate who previously failed to win a Legislature seat, circulates a call urging Republican allies to back him for Senator in the 26th district. The Banner cautions but notes Wilder’s appeal to colored voters to support party interests.
The Banner reports, citing a reputable source, that sixty copies of a New York paper Advocate have reached a small county post office. Despite the price of two bits a year, many copies go to unsubscribed recipients, suggesting a plotted effort by wealthy men to influence politics and defeat the Democratic party.
A young man named John Mims, relative of Houston, was lowering into a well on Dr Thacher’s farm southeast of Brenham when the bucket slipped. He fell seventy feet, was badly bruised but alive when retrieved, though reports say his injuries will likely prove fatal.
Mr W K Lewis provides the Banner with a weekly statement. Reports show total receipts this season and freight rates per 100 pounds by rail and water. Weather note by Dr Wees lists total rainfall and temperature extremes. Memphis dispatch dated October 21 reports A G Bradford Brenham well, father in Chattanooga, fever abating, Jodon's family letters indicate recovery of Frank McIntyre and good health overall.
At St Peters church on Wednesday the 23d inst Rev L P Rucker joined Mr R E Luhn to Miss Ida daughter of Dr A G Rippetoe both of this city. The newlyweds rode the afternoon train to Galveston with the conductor noting they were the third bridal party aboard.
A Newmans of Hosea Building promotes Star Auction House sales starting Friday September 6 with daily 10 AM to 4 PM auctions. They tout clothing groceries stoves clocks at low prices and invite buyers to inspect goods. They offer top prices for country produce and advertise lunch at Hirschberg’s daily.
Local correspondent describes a campaign day with Capt. Williams Joe Lipscomb and others as Democratic candidates sparring with independents and radicals. Hancock is praised for aligning with Democratic principles while Col Jones defends fiat-money critics and the Austin platform. The piece ends noting the indecisive Prow Boy independent bid.
Go to C. A. Potter for dried beef cheese and fancy goods as advertised, offering a selection of preserved meats and specialty items.
The West Mill Creek Tarn-Verein marked its first anniversary near Seidel's store with sunshine and bright uniforms. Young Turners under age 12 impressed with their music and prize-winning performances, followed by older members. Notable guests included R Hoffmann, Krug, Fricke, Grabow, Lewis, Lockett, Asbeck, Bassett, and Lipscomb.
The October letter recalls cotton yields ranging from 35 to 76 bushels per acre amid favorable sweet potato prospects while reporting a Democratic lean in county and state politics. It also notes Rev. Medlocke’s resignation to study at Louisville Theological Seminary and Jimy Laniles’s arm injury after a fall. Also advertises M Clifford’s Fever and Ague Cure.
In a public notice from Chappell Hill dated October 21 1873 W H Thintinesses disavows ties to Republicans and Democrats and announces he is a Greenbacker candidate for County Attorney. He pledges to oppose “transgressors” and says he will serve without political party influence.
A local notice proclaims Dobbins Electric Soap as highly effective with claims of superior cleansing and comfort. It cites endorsements from residents and a sale agent in Brenham Texas and urges customers to try the product. It also mentions dress goods at Newhouer Bros and invites scrutiny of stock before purchase.
A fragmented market report lists cotton prices, fruits, meats, coffee, sugar, cornmeal, figs and other goods. It notes new stock arriving at Newbury Dry Goods Palace and mentions daily consignments at the station, urging buyers to shop while stocks last.
A scanned notice section lists Democratic nominations for county and state offices. Names include Krurssell, Wheatanes, J J Gander, Paul Fricke, M Lewin, and others announcing candidacies for Senatorial, Legislative, and county clerk roles with details on party affiliations and election deadlines. The fragment shows signatures and official endorsements from party committees and county officials.
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