Local notes report various events in Brenham area
Justice court remains in session. Suerrr Teacre returns from Fort Worth. Rail freight business strong. Miss Epic Warrrieza visits sister Mrs Robi in Sealy. Seven months old infant of Pelop dies. Sugar cane crop promises but few growers. A. J. Williams offers 25 reward for lost pocket-book with 115. Belled buzzard seen over Brenham. Henry Seeker dies near Sandy Hill at 23. L. Z. Haneisox returns from West Texas selling candy for Kibers. Bercuanor Steinensz build iron tank plant on South Ant. Surnrr Tracve to Ft Worth. note to hang Lee Hughes if delayed. Morgan gun fire damaged four miles east. insured for 1495. cotton losses two bales. Harvest Fest at Oak Hill School House ends with ball. residents attend Faust in Brenham. Angu Pilughaupt accidentally discharges gun at Hu ber store. no one hurt. Two Ern-Yatzlan boys burned attempting kerosene fire. mother burned saving them. J B Jack arm injury on Navasota wreck. Maj M D Reddick takes position.
Marriage Licenses Issued This Week by County Office
Weekly list shows marriages recorded in the county office including Jay Knebel and Mary Kristen, Sedlack and Fannie Nebalck, Huebner and Emilie Kerntopf, Tennie Rogers, Brooks and Jane McGregor, Smedthorst and Henriette Gardt, Wallace and Fannie Vannes, and others, with several names garbled in the OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Knebel
Mary Kristen
Sedlack
Fannie Nebalck
Huebner
Emilie Kerntopf
See
Tennie Rogers
Brooks
Jane McGregor
T Smedthorst
Henriette Gardtig Wallace
Fannie Vannes
Erek
J. Krusileska
H. Scharnberg
Augusta
Wedding Anniversary Observed at Baxxen Dinner
Tuesday the reporter accepted an invitation from Baxxen’s proprietor to join in a dinner for the 21st wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Hankin. The couple renewed their vows, exchanged a new ring, and celebrated with a family reunion and an elegant dinner, marking decades of shared joy and endurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baxxen
Truth
Hankin
E Light House
City heraldry as Fritz Weie pappe hosts wedding invite
Tuesday morning Mr Fritz Weie pappe rode through the city on horseback in a red sash and colorful streamers to announce a social event at Post Oaks, four miles east, where Herman Weisepappe and Miss Bettie Schultz will wed Thursday night. The couple’s invitation is celebrated in festive decor and warm wishes for happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz Weiepappe
Post Oaks
Here
Herman Weisepappe
Bettie Schultz
Narrow Escape Of Santa Fe Employee On Footboard
Tuesday afternoon about three o clock Thomas Perry a Santa Fe employee riding the footboard in front of a switch engine near the Union depot was bounced by a rough spot lost his balance foot caught and for a moment seemed to fall in front of the engine which was at full speed but he threw himself aside fell clear of the track escaping death though he sustained only a slight knee hurt and was too shaken to work afterward
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Perry
Santa Fe
Union Depot
Visitors to the Gallows in Washington County
Crowds gather to witness the Friday execution of Lee Hughes the first legal hanging in Washington County since 1875. The report recalls two earlier 1875 executions and the jurors who convicted Jas Cooper and Griffin Williams. No steps yet for commutation or respite are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Hughes
Washington County
Jas ‘Cooper
Griffin Williams
Littleton Smith
W. P. Doran
Messrs. Stone & McIntyre
Williams
Henry Miller J
Geo. Grinsett
Jas. Cooper
Aaron Herndon
J. T. Emby
Jas. H. Coleman
Tom Arnold
C. P. Kill
Lee
Lee Hughes Gallows Ready Near Central Ry Bridge
Baxxer reporter visits a city lot beside the Central railroad trestle to view the completed gallows for Les Hughes who will be hanged next Friday for the January murder of his wife near Chappell Hill. Builders Nichols and Wright, scaffold details described. Citizens of Camptown threaten injunction to bar the execution site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxxer
Field Artillery
Central Railroad
Hogg Branch
Les Hughes
Chappell Hill
J. W. Nichols
R. E. L. Wright
Lee Hughes
Camptown
Arrest mix up over cotton theft at William Penn
McCowan arrested for cotton theft with alibi shown. Another man, Mose Eldridge, linked to sale under alias Alfred Reeves. Saturday hearing set for Seis santos Curry, bound over $3300. Schweiss may lose payment as the true thief remains at large. victims seek evidence to clear themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tue Basxen
Wm. McCowan
William Penn
Ewing
August Rindeman
A. C. H. Schweiss
Schweiss
Memorial service for Senator E G Maetze in Bellville
A Bellville gathering attended the grave service for Senator E G Maetze with attendees H Muller E Reichardt H von Beiberstein F Krentzlin C Neiderauer A M Krug E G Langhammer and professors Gannon Klaemer and Krueger. Muller spoke in German praising the deceased followed by J H Shelburne Esq in English. The group moved to Turner Hall where flowers were arranged the train was two hours late and refreshments were served before departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellville
E. G. Maetze
Messrs. H. Muller
E. Reichardt
H. von Beiberstein
F. Krentzlin
C. Neiderauer
A. M. Krug
E. G. Langhammer
Gannon, Klaemer
Krueger
Mr. Muller
J. H. Shelburne
Turner Hall
Insurrection Threat Shown on Ant and Sandy Streets
A notice signed by D. D. Belton and Jim Powell urges a dramatic change by November 1 1891 with claims of black oppression and demands for higher cotton picking pay. The letter, written in crude dialect, echoes incendiary threats against whites and Democrats and warns colored people to leave if not satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banxen
D. D. Belton
Bexar County
Jim Powell
Grimes County
WINE OF CARDUS. Tonic for Woman.
The Mc Fadden compress began work at 6 o clock but bolts failed so only two bales were pressed before repairs. By week end warehouses and presses held about 8000 bales including home crop and outside cotton. Heidenheimer press has output about 700 bales daily. Overall season totals show 20,913 bales received by wagons, with 5900 on hand, plus nearly 1000 bales from 1890 crop. Some farmers hold dozens of bales awaiting price rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heidenheimer Press
Fire May Weld Loss At Brenham Gin And Cotton Stock
A fire destroyed the old Walker gin four miles east of Brenham and a large amount of cotton and cotton seed after being remodeled with new machinery purchased months earlier by Mr. Wm. Morgan. It is believed there was no insurance. Poultry buyer Mr. Hour of Brockschmidt & Hobb described potatoes during inquiry as classed "strict good middling" reflecting habitual speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Brenham
Wm. Morgan
Hour
Brockschmidt & Hobb
Penitentiary Birds Convict Run Sentences handed to State prisoners
State convict contractor Car Michael transported six Washington county prisoners to the penitentiary after a recent district term. T R Brown white man received five years for horse stealing but faces a longer sentence ahead. Allen Wilder got five years for assault with intent to murder. Phil Banks two years for the same charge. Eli Williams two years for assault with intent to rape. Alvertis McIntyre two years for assault with intent to murder. Ned Kinlaw two years for burglary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmichael
District Court of
Washington County
T R. Brown
Allen Wilder
Phil Banks
Eli Williams
Alvertis McIntrye
Ned Kinlaw
Notice to the public questions race progress and governance
A non incendiary public notice found on the streets argues against race inferiority and urges fair treatment for African Americans. It cites Henry Grady and calls for expanded opportunities, while warning that Africans would regress if forced to migrate. The writer claims Black people lack the capacity for self government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cataline
Cazar
Henry Grady
Grady
Mr. Grady
Cheney firm offers hundred dollars per catarrh cure
A sworn affidavit from Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. promises one hundred dollars for each catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The notice notes company details in Toledo and lists local estate transfers filed for record for the week ending Oct 28, including transfers in Brenham and related sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Unio
Urry Or
Tong
Lucas County
Frank J. Cuenny
F. J. Cuznzy & Co
Toledo
Frank J. Cheney
A. D
Hall
F.J. Cheney & CO
Props
Poledo
J. D. Affleck
H. M. Tarver
S. M. Williams
Wm. Meyer
Henry Schroeder
Jacob
Nathen Harris
N. Cochran
Joel Lackey
W. A. Wallace
J. T. Mills
J. B. Kemp
J. R. Williamson
Brenham
O. L. Eddins
G. E. Sydow
Market Roundup of Produce Listings
Weekly market notes list apples potatoes onions cabbage sourkraut and peas for sale. Vendor H Fisher offers evaporated apples and related produce items in a concise local listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Fisher
Faultless Fittine Boots Promises Quality Shoes
The ad warns against cheap bargain shoes and touts quality footwear. It promotes Our Ladies Kid Button Shoe at 3.50 and Mens Handmade Congress and Button at 5.00 as superior, claiming discounts on inferior job lots. Children’s School Shoes are presented as more complete than ever, with repair service offered next to J L Ammons' Tailor Shop.
Santa Fe employees cheer as pay checks arrive
The exuberant mood among Santa Fe staff rose on Tuesday when their long awaited pay checks were distributed, marking a joyful milestone for workers and boosting morale across the railroad office.
Jensen’s Beta and Colic Specific Sold By C F Jensen Co
A misleading ad warns against using various medicines for animals and promotes Jensen's Beta and Colic Specific as a safe remedy. The copy boasts high danger from chlorofirm and urges purchases at 50 cents for home use when animals fall ill.
Houston Electrician Arranges McFadden Compress Lights
Mn. BL. E. Mitre, an electrician from Houston, is in the city making arrangements to install the McFadden compress lights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BL. E. Mitre
Houston
McFadden
Local Plantations Use Jensen’s Bots Goods in Texas
A fragmentary ad notes Jensen's Bots and Colle Syecific produced by A F Jensen & Co Burton Texas. It claims six years of use on plantations and that only one brick animal died. Mention also of Tristram Col L A Ellis Austin Trex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jensen
F.jensen & Co
Burton
Texas
Tristram
Col
L.A. Ellis
Austin
Trex
Henry Clay and Rob Slaughter Fight Near Kenneyville
Henry Clay and Rob Slaughter clashed Friday night near Kenneyville. Slaughter sustained wounds considered serious with uncertainty over his recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Clay
Rob
Slaughter
Kenneyville
Bargain Sale of Jewelry and Silver Goods Prompted by Fire
Stock from A T Threadgill Assignes October 2d now on sale at cost. Watches from 1.50, clocks from .85, eight day walnut clocks 2.85. Gold rings 1.00, knives 1.75 per set, forks 2.00, spoons 1.25 to 2.00, syrup pitcher 1.50, pickle and butter dishes 1.25 to 1.75. Plush cases and meerschaum goods in stock. Fire damaged Mandy George gin near Floyd Hunt county burned Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Threadgill
Rogers Bro
Mixed Fancy Candies and Imported Goods for Sale
Two pounds for 25 cents. W. J. Expriner offers imports including Magdeburger Dill Pickles Sour Kraut Onions Celery Cranberries Horse Radish Cheese 1000 Keys Holland Herring 500 Keys Domestic Herring Smoked Herring Anchovies Mackerel and F Erentzl in stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Expriner
F. Erentzlin
Morgan's Inhaler Claims Quick Cat Arrh Cure
Proprietary inhaler advertised as a simple cure for cat arrh with no medicine or washes required. Described as pleasant to inhale and a positive cure. Sold by R. E. Lubn in Brenham Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan
R. E. Lubn
Brenham
Texas
Ed Hoffmann Stakes Claim With New Apparel Line
Ed Hoffmann declares commitment to front line fashion offering comparatively new, personally selected garments. He challenges competitors to match his stylish assortment and guarantees quality and fair prices. Calls urged to discuss offerings.
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Justice Court
Suerrr Teacre
Fort Worth
Epic Warrrieza
Sealy
Robi. Farmer
Tar
Mr. Pelop
A. J. Williams
Greenvine
Diep
Sandy Hill
William Penn Road
Henry Seeker
L. Z. Haneisox
West
Kiber's
Messrs. Bercuanor & Steinensz
South Ant Street
Surnrr Tracve
Ft. Worth
Sallus
Oak Hill School House
Berlin
Voss
Messrs
W. F. Errewax
Hiram Cohen
B. B. Hill
Tillie
Ida Haak
Sue Thomas
Belle Hill
A. Wolf
Max Stern
Lewis Morrison
Faust
Angus Pilughaupt
P. Huber
Ant
Sandyeet
Ern- Yatzlan’s
Giddings
J.B. Jack
Navasota
M. D. Reddick
Ilolph Pullen
Mattie Boul
Lee Hughes’ Gallows
McElree
Cardus
the Memorial Party
cElree
Teormee
Penitentiary Birds
A. W. Gleason
Notary Public
J. L. Ammons’ Tailor Shop
C.F. Jensen &Co
Ists
Lexus
Cox
Mandy & George
Floyd
Hunt County
Ed Hoffmann
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