Weekly Banner notes and political items from Texas
A compendium of era chatter includes Col B H Ep’s death noted with regret, Treasury orders for $40,000 in standard silver dollars, sharp digs at John Ireland in the Victoria Advocate, ice merchant efforts for fever relief, a balloon voyage rumor, Sanitary officers’ convention in Houston, railroad free transport, papers shifting schedules, Bellville Argus closure, West Texas discontent with Supreme Bench nominees, Dr G W Tucker’s Dallas to Memphis flight, post office mail arrangements in Bell counties, Workingmen’s Greenback ticket nominations, and lively but cautioned campaign reporting including yellow fever headlines.
Maine election results shake up Republican party gains
Reports from Maine show a sweeping Republican defeat linked to a cross party greenback labor showing. The piece notes Maine Vermont and national bank tensions, with calls for a county farm to curb pauper costs and to utilize convicts for labor.
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Bond Plan Passes at Galveston
Stockholders meeting in Galveston approves Dennistown Cross bond proposal for 2,700,009 to finish the line to Belton with 28 votes against. Home folks must supply 200,000 before contract binding. completion to Brenham hoped for next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railroad
Galveston
Kopperl
Messrs
Dennistown
C. C. Allen
Brenham
Butler Nominated for Governor by Massachusetts Democrats
Bex Butler was nominated by the Massachusetts State Democratic convention in Worcester for governor. The nomination passed unanimously after opposition and the greenback platform was adopted. Connecticut Democrats also adopted the greenback platform, signaling possible East West and South unity on financial policy. Eastern Democrats have favored hard money, contrasting with Western soft-money advocates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
New Haven
Committee
Bex Butler
Massachusetts
Worcester
Equality and the Dallas murder case echoes in Texas
The note argues all men are equal before the law and condemns preferential treatment of the wealthy. It cites the Dallas County sheriff guarding murder suspects at his office, reports speeches by Judge Roberts on party policy, and notes on state races, county counts, and local incidents across Texas with multiple named towns and publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Dallaw County
Dallas County
Jupeer S. Roperts
Reagan
Dallas
Judge
Roberts
The
Heald
Democratic Party
Party of Progress
Greenback Labor Party
Texas
Austin Gazette
Gov. Davis
Congress
the Gasette
Davis
Hancock
Jones
Fever Deaths and New Cases Across Cities in September
New Orleans reports 68 deaths and 252 new cases. Baton Rouge 25 new cases and 3 deaths. Canton 10 new cases and 11 deaths with total 435 cases and 75 deaths. A fever appears at a lumber camp near Cincinnati. a man dies unreceived by townspeople. Memphis notes two volunteer physicians among deaths. coffin shortages worsen. Grenada reports one death and three new cases. Vicksburg records 12 deaths in 24 hours and about 50 new cases. St Louis shows a sunny warm day and a benefit concert raises $8250 for fever sufferers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Baton Rouge
Canton
Cincinnati
Ohio
Memphis
Grenada
Vicksburg
Howard’s
St. Louis
Washington county announces party nominees for county offices
A list of declared candidates for the November election in Washington County includes J H Granow as Democratic Sheriff nominee, J H Havretinson as Republican Sheriff nominee, Ruppen Keue as Democratic District Clerk nominee, L Moore as Republican District Clerk nominee, L M Lewis as Democratic County Clerk candidate, K L Bassert as Democratic County Treasurer candidate, Cnas Asneck as Republican County Treasurer candidate, R Hoffmann as Democratic Tax Collector candidate, R A Narvin as Republican Tax Collector candidate, Williams independence candidate for Legislature, W K Homax independent candidate for Senator, James W Daas seeks re-election as Democratic County Surveyor, C C Lockert Democratic County Attorney candidate, and H O Ronsarson Democratic Tax Assessor candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Granow
Washington County
J. H. Havretinson
Hlican
POR
Ruppen Keue
Ey Oed
L. Moore
Huni M. Lewis
K. L. Bassert
Cnas. Asneck
Blican
R. Hoffmann
R. A. Narvin
Illtams
Independence
Woice
W. K. Homax
Harrison County
James W. Daas
C. C. Lockert
Fork
H. O. Ronsarsox
Market Report Banner Listing Local Goods and Prices
A historical market brief lists diverse goods and prices including cotton grades mid dle and good ordinary, dairy items like butter, eggs, and molasses, grains such as rice and dried apples, baking staples including sugar and coffee, plus construction materials like rough lumber, panes, doors, and shingles. The clipping reflects a broad local commerce snapshot with multiple entries across categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiswesee
Reece
Butcher's
Petanecs Nieses
Horaru New
Witciesae Bacon
Clearsides
Fashionable Millinery: Fall Stock Draws Customers
Trade notes show Mrs. J. T. Norton advertises a wide millinery assortment. Silk satin and ostrich tips hats, felt and straw hats, pallan bonnets, zephyrs, knitted goods, and elegant novelties entice shoppers. Also an agent for Mme Demarest patterns with a new illustrated sample.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M'me
Demarest
J. T. Norton
Estray Notices From Local Court Records
Mary J. Jackson reports a gray mare and foal missing since May 16. R. F. Halbert lists a four year old brown black colt and a branded mare mare unbranded two year old, both trailed to August 1578. Appraisals set at 0.00 and 15.00 with details recorded before J. P. Charles Zurcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary J. Jackson
Branch A. Watson
J. P
R. F. Halbert
Chas. Zurcher
Mane Avnl
Hind R v Ante
Epiecs
Lewes
Weta
Ry C.F. Hipage
Pep
Notice in Probate for Guardian to Sell Minor’s Land
Washington County Texas notice announces guardian C R Breedlove seeks court order to sell a one tenth undivided interest in 434.2 acres of Mrs N C Souttlewest land for Louis Scott minor. Hearing set by County Court on the third Monday in November 1878 at Brenham Court House. Interested parties may appear to contest the application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Washington County
Ceae
Brenham
N.C
Souttlewest
Whcaaina
Winv
Anid Amnor
Ieee
Abearth
Washington
J. Hahutchinson
Sherif
Green's at Flower cures liver complaints and bile
An advertisement extols Green's at Flower and Simmons Liver Regulator as universal cures for liver and bowel ailments. It promises relief from liver congestions, indigestion, dizziness, and low spirits, claiming the remedies are free of harmful substances and produced by H. H. Zeus & Co of Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flower
Simmon
Antas
H. Zeus & Co, Phildelphia
Community Ball Announcement for Comeone WA
The undersigned informs friends of a ball to be held on the date above named with good music and laughter. Attendees are respectfully invited to attend in Comeone, Washington, offering a wholesome social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vitel
Goo Music
Laci
Gun Antec
Comeone
Comeau
Pescil
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Weekly Banner
Rankin & Levin
Feipay
Seprember
Tue Lampasas
Col. B. H. Epperson
Treasury
Victoria
Advocate
John Ireland
John
Gardiner
King
Trenant
New York
Europe
State
Houston
Dallas Commercial
Bellville Argus
San Antonio
G. W. Tucker
Comanche
Post Office Department
Bell
Workingmens-Green‘back Party
Tracy
iSénator
R. K. Cage
R. D. Westcott
Paris
Banner
Sherman Register
Eufitula
Ala
Williams
Ater
Samford
Dispatches
Locke
United States
Dr. Locke
Sam Evans
Wellborn
Cleburne
Sam
Maine
Republican
Austin Sta
Cole
Sydney
New South Wales
Schleigher
Seguin
Jacob Walder
Walder
Ireland
Knights of Labor
Pennsylvania
Austin
Statesman
Kate Davis
Emily Ford
Galveston News
Hubbard
Chcaco
Wasminday
China
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Republican Party
Vermont
Fone
Bee ‘Ther Party
Age Selec
F. RY
Great Eastern
Atlantic
New York Express
London
Milford Haven
San Antonio Express
Aan
Peorple
Denison News
Dallas Herald
Herald
Senegambian
Brazoria
Colorado
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Gillespie
Grimes
Harrison
Jack
Kendall
Marion
Matagorda
Medina
San Jacinto
Walker
Waller
Wharton
State News
Belton
Denison Herald
Jackmartin
Calder
Marshall
Denison
S. S. Cross
Smith County
Ed. Rowland
Tyler
Baptist Church
Houston Telegram
John Speer
Waco
Maj. Sayers
Georgetown
Beeres Fort Worth
Obenchain
Pointer
Rosser
Sulpher Springs
Taylor Pounds
Hebrew Benevolent Association
Burnet Bulletin
G. W. Cole
Sturgis
Wm. Tribathem
Blanco County
E. Baumgart
Richmond
Fort Bend County
J. H. Jones
James Burke, Sr
Lebanon
Dallas Call
E. H. Gruber
State Savings Bank
Gruber
the Statesman
Gonzales
Jas. Zumalt
Belton Journal
Lynch
Hempstead
Bonham
Market Report
M. Mu Levy
Wim
Ten Wee Wenees
Cvs
William Penn
Post Ghia
Cales
Neee Ee
Long Point
Andl
Burton
Seidel
Wesley Eemase
Amthor’s
Harvin
Estray Motice
State of
Wareras
Mississippi
Ane
Heandretis
Howearp
LG. Searcy
Secretary
Parker
Babam
Nevers
Dru R. E. Lahn
Berlis
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