Horse Traders Swarm the Square in Busy Saturday Market
On a crowded Saturday the field day drew a large gathering of men trading horses. Traders, both white and Black, mingled freely as the sharpest buyers secured favorable bargains amid the bustle on the square.
The Hext Case Jury Unable To Agree
Mr. Seth Shepard returned from Colum bus at a late hour on Saturday evening. He prosecuted the State against Hunt for Killough’s alleged murder. After elaborate argument the jury retired Thursday and failed to agree by Saturday afternoon. Eight for first degree murder, two for acquittal, two undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth Shepard
Columbus
Hunt
Killough
Tom Garrett
Billingston
Chappell Hill
Messrs
P. H.swearingen
Rogers
Schutze
J.D. McAdoo
Charles Hawkins
Thomas R. Power
Wilkin
Hawkins
AJ Keins
Thomas Gilmore
Reeke
W R Jahnke
J H Miller
Siszell
Johm Johinson
J Cochrane
A M Hughes
James Sailas
G G Blake
Lewis Rabb
Dennis Jones
Masonry project at old Baylor college advances
Builders plan to raise the stone wall to sixteen feet and add eighteen feet of rubble work topped by a mansard roof. First story nearing completion by October for a statewide convention with Maj. Penn expected to attend and preach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baylor College
Maj. Penn
Navasota
Baptist Association
San Antonio
Texas
Independence
Camp Grounis
State v Elijah Jones murder trial summary and notices
A historic court page details the Elijah Jones murder case with jury empanelment, trial progress, and verdicts, including a not guilty finding on Tuesday and subsequent cases like Tom Garrett and Charles Hawkins. Mayor's Court notes record drunkenness incidents and local commerce ads amid community news.
Railroad petition and festival crowd in Washington county
Vestry notes from Sept 22 1879 urge a narrow gauge line from Navasota to Brenham via Wesley Shelby LaGrange and westward, arguing farmers would fund a paying road. Col Ledbetter of LaGrange negotiating. meeting suggested along the proposed route. Festival and ball for Band of Progress Lodge No 1934 drew a large crowd of colored attendees at the cotton exchange hall. ad for Dobbin's Electric Leap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Austin County
Navasota
Brenham
Wesley
Shelby
LaGrange
Europe
Wm. H. Ledbetter
Brendan and
Cotton Exchange Building
Band of Progress Lodge
Bragging and Ties in Aged Ledger of Lumber Prices
Fragmentary ad text lists rough lumber and assorted building materials with prices such as 20 for boards, 25 for dressed and matcher flowing stock, and 8x10 blinds. Mentions ceilings 3-8 inches and shingle stock. Contains numerous garbled entries and misread product names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bevarem Corneas Vicars
Also Mentioned on This Page
Local Intelligence
Tye
J. Tristan
Revi Flt Mrtenter
Footts
Lange
Sps
Gil Acerbert
Long Point
Nirius
Bercix Batt
Pesch’s‘haill
Prof. Korff
Dietke
Voss
Thos. Dwyer
Adrian Testard
Baptist Missionary
Surrey
Foreign Missions
Karl Schenka
Messrs. Giesecke & Bro
Tristram
Fredrick
Kansas
Sandy Street
Santa Fe
West Street
Opera House
Jim Bursxs
New Presbyterian Church
Knapp Place
West Main Street
Mais
Pennington House
Iere
Tue Daxter
Chappell 11
Ladies Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
West Mill Creek
Free Schools
Board of Trustees
R. Fricke
Henry Cagorners
Kirk
McDade
Austin ‘County
Bellville
Caruthers
Trntram
Margice
H.mm. Lewis
Waugh Boyd
Bella Wood
Emma Mans
Auguste Jaster
Sol Crowfield
Carey Heabert
Tom Littlefield
Mabssa Mason
Willie Montgomery
Hattie Willams
Witheliss Schroeder
Minna Schroeder
Warrenatt
Washington County
Caucur
Stephen Walker
Thomas Dwyer
Marshal Swain
Jheriff Baine
Stephen
W. D. Clevelanp
Houston
Mr. Cleveland
Laurros Kexpber
Keensas
St. Charles
Sandy
J. Tratram
Auris Coounty
Commissioners Court
King Bridge Company
Mill Creek
Cat Springs
P. Wiley
H.cattin
Wm. Thompson
Frefett
New York
Fayette Smith
Central and Montgomery Railway Company
New Years Creek
Kuykendall
Washington Road
New Years’ Creek
Walker
C.and M. Road
Kuykendall Creek
C. W. Kineden
J. Tristram
Ax Episope
Jones
Broaddus
Mrnewitz
Minkwitz
C. I. Herbst
Farrih
Rippetoc
Sen Sreen
J. TI. Fartish
Petal Ts Petoc
Atlehitinn
Ay E. Shepard
Claudius
J. Jallison Leapne
Laasanida
Phil Kort
G. Hanlon League
Doran
Wright SloCey
Gepp
Kas
Aharns
Weno
Independencs Legals
Steauine Cors
Mr. Dwyer
W. K.homan
James B. Baker
Joe. L. Hill
Burleson County
Sam Houston Normal School
Huntsville
Homan
Prairie View Normal School
Hempstead
Chew Jackson
G. A. Mayo
Independence Beat
Henry Smith
William
Mayo
Smith's
Smith
Smiths
Fixep
District Court
State
Elijah Jones
Anderson Helm
Acol
Camptown
A. P. Nevis
G. W. Bizzell
J. FL Buchanan
TH. FL
Sveens
J. W Scurry
KL Routt
W. A. Rilwell
Cyres Morgan
J. J. Fiewellen
T. J. Pampeil
W. R. Davis
F. D. Jodon
Shepard & Garrett
Messrs. Shepard
Jodon
Mayor's Court
Jimmings
McGowen
Ed. Henderson
Jack Terran
Ireland
Grance
James A.willkins
The
Grange
Wilkins
Suootine
J. B. Campbell
Niaus
Loxe Porxt
Uditers
Burck
Rockdale
Ife
U. S
Charles Summers
Charles
Summers
Hannes
Col. Lang
Bethleem
Reesurcamm
Nicaragua
Youere Dreamms Ranger
Jackson
Lavaca
Victoria
DeWrt
Gonzales
Colorado
Phears
Waxahachie Mills
Hill County
Robert
Burton
Chauncy BF. Shepard
Ben Anderson
Dabney
B. F. Collier
Jennie Gilleland
Methodist Church
James Mayfield
Belton
Toucasrose
Old Town
Nelse Eldridge
Houston and
Texas Central Railway
the Central
H. W. Graber
Watchmaker
Jeneweler
Branham, Texas
C. A. Porter
Dress Goods Department
Amie
A. M. White
Tanis
ML Winer
Luxe Star
Dobbin's
Electric Leap
W. Kranpes
Market Report
Asver Overoe
Haron
Clearsides
Bhennun
M Tailors
Amon
Oi Jr
Sherman
Holland
Gohan
J. W. Wood
Kansas City
C. W. Kiaepex
Mear
D. W. Broomsaren & Co
A.M. Warre
C. W. Krarpen
Key & Roseson
McIntosh Electric Belt and Battery Co
Jackson Street
Chicago
H. Fisher
Dr. Winchell
Sord J. Tristram
C. A. Potter's Cash Store
Pamree
Haneiion
D. W. Bloombargh & Co
Avery
Avery Plow Company
Aven & Ralston
D. W. Broomsaxer & Co
Steinz
Wilica
Elfert
Joux
Raxprir
Emiana
Brendany
D. W. Bloomburgh & Co
Crofts Gloucestershire Sauce
CC. W. Kiaznex
E. J. Fraxbee
North Side Square
Uncle Sam
Rss
Corron
Daw Jm J
Wiens
Lynchburg
Carroll
Durham
Banty Brap TobaccoWorks
Lynchburg, Va
Dr. Jaque
Ople
J. R. Smeox
Unites States
Co. W. Klader
C. A. Potter's
C. A. Potter’s
PaMorte & Hannon
D. W. Broomparcy & Co
A. M. Waitte
Johnson
Jo Dr. Johnson & Co
Bangor
Brenham, Texas
Continental
North British & Mercantile
Ales
Mates Life
Sey
Aborg
Aveanom Key & Roberson
Schurenberg
Brentham
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