Deaths, politics, and local notes in Brenham region
A Hebrew named John Ross died Saturday morning at the Pennington Hotel of pulmonary consumption and was buried Sunday. Ayn ifant, son of Mr and Mrs H K Harrison, died Saturday. Mrs H and two children are sick. Con W Jones hobnobbing with prominent Republicans who declined to support him against Hancock. Austin county folks visited town Friday with merchants noting good business. Northern cabbage in market with silvery flavor priced 10 to 25 cents. Democratic meeting at Gay Hill Friday. Capt J M Williams spoke. Mrs Ann Meguire and daughter Alma returned from Illinois. Dr Manning reported dead. fever rising. Mayor's Court fined Mr Brown one dollar. Dr G D Bradford and nurses well but tired. Capt A H Adams of Burleson County visited. Democratic candidate for Floater. Marriage licenses issued to several couples. African M E church donated 2545 for yellow fever relief to Howard Association in Memphis. County Court session ongoing. foreigners being processed for citizenship. Republicans gathering at Hidalgo for speeches. Bethlehem Grange Hall party praised. music by Professors Clay and Hewett. Rev J M Callaway preached for collection of 50 for yellow fever sufferers. Henry Dawson killed two deer in one shot during deer hunt. Relief Committee updates shown. County Commissioner race notes. C M Campbell nominated by Brenham delegates. Deputy Sheriff Williams arrested John Anderson for cotton theft. Cotton freight to eastern points up to $1.5 per 100 pounds due to quarantine blockage. Democratic county candidates met at Eldridge's hall for campaign planning with a committee appointed.
Political party race heats up in county contest
The county Republican factions engage in a tight race described as neck and neck with the half mile post ahead. Democrats are noted as keen spectators in this spirited county contest with the race described as a pull Dick pull devil affair.
Weexly Cortex Statement and Local Notices
Week ending September 1 1878 reports net receipts of 1568 bales and freight to New York at 155 per 100 pounds. Real estate transfers list several parcels, while local items describe horse theft, a shotgun accident injuring Adele Bill, and G. B. Club formation with a legislative candidate speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Lewis
New York
de Misch
Tos
Regular Republican nominees named for county offices
The notice proclaims Paul Fricke as the sole Republican nominee for Sheriff with eight months as chief deputy. It also names C. Wm Klaeden for Tax Collector, W. H. Billingslea for County Attorney, and B. Lehmann as independent Constable candidate.
Washington County Voter Notice on C W Kirden
A 1878 plea to Washington County voters denies rumors that the author would control the Tax Collector's office if C W Kirden were elected. The writer defends Kirden's competence and rejects using his name to secure the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenham
Washington County
C. Wm. Kirden
Kleden
Brenham Literary Society Meeting Set for October First
The Brenham Literary Society will meet at Mr Thomas Dwyer’s residence on Tuesday evening October 1. The program includes readings by Mrs Lockett and Miss Matthews and musical numbers by Miss Ewing, the Rippetoe sisters, Mr. Libht, and Mr. N Lockett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L.S
Brenham Literary Sociable
Thomas Dwyer
Lockett
Matthews
Miss Ewing
Rippetoe
Licb
N. Lockett
Democrats Unite for County Ticket Amid Election Preparedness
In unsettled county politics Democrats rally for a solid statewide and local ticket. Wishes to support Democratic nominees despite personal ties to Republicans. names considered for precinct roles include Dr. J. J. Wyatt and Magistrate candidates. Constable contenders P. K. Low, A. E. Gee, A. P. Melton, and Wm. Roe noted as potential officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borror Bannex
United Energy of
Democrats
Brazos Bottom
J. J. Wyatt
Judge McCown
Dr. Wyatt
Constable
Messrs
P. K. Low
A. E. Gee
A. P. Melton
Wm. Roe
Dragan
Market Report Missing Coherent Details
A fragmented market note lists groceries such as bacon, hams, lard, coffee, sugar, rice and dried fruits with scrambled pricing and odd spellings. It references quantities and values loosely, offering no clear dates, vendors, or locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ms Ween Sane
Local Auction and Shoe Shop Ads Prompt Bargain Buys
Daily sales at the Star Auction House invite buyers to bid at own prices. Albcorn's Build- Hand made boots and shoes for gentlemen advertised at Pampell Harrison's with Cullprens Misses and Ladies Slippers. Shoes very low also Gents and Boys Boots and Shoes at D W Bloombarg's. call and see them.
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Star Auction House
Star
Albcorn
Pampell & Harrison's
D. W. Bloombarg’s
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Local Intelligence
Howry
F. D.jodon
John Hancock
George Nelson
Minkwitz
Graber
Opera House
Presbyterian Church
John Ross
Pennington Hotel
Con. W. Jones
Hancock
Qure
Austin County
Democcratic Meerinc
Democratic Club
Gay Hill
J. M. Williams
Ann Meguire
J. Meguire
Alma
Illinois
Mayxixe
Frank McIntyre
Holly Springs
Manning
Mayor's Court
Brown
G. D. Bradford
Houston
A. H. Adams
Burleson County
H. M. Lewis
Fritz Reue
Peremeier
Bryan Uzell Rosa Fisher
Jacob Bowers
Rachel White
John McNeal
Cecilia McBride
John Williams
Georgiana Shelby
William Creavy
Virginia Oakes
Allen Watts
Abce McLennan
Edmond Evans
Eliza Brown
Nelson Callahan
Jane Laws
Cororeo Revirr
M. E. Church
Howard Association
Memphis
Washington
Hidalgo
Bethlehem Grange Hall
Mill Creek
Clay and
Hewett
Burton
J. M. Callaway
Courtney
Mascedonia Baptist Church
Graball
Henry Dawson
Yegua Bottom
the Relief Committee
Baptist ‘School Additional
Eldridge
C. M. Campbell
Williams
John Anderson
John
Wm. Scholottmann, Jr
Huntsville
Pastic Mzetixnc
Eldridge's
Col
D.C. Giddings
B. Eldridge
N. E. Dever
Froater
Burleson
Capt. Adams
C F. Herbst
W. W. Hackworth
F. J. Pampetf
Riggs
Heney Fisher
James Schrier
Henry Herring
A. Bortz
D. C
Boto Therr
Mike Jacobs
Bloomburgh’s
St. Charles Street
Wm. Pressley
Adele Bill
G. B. Cius
G. B's
W. C. Dixon
A. G. Carter
Joe Dixon
I. D. Affieck
G. B
Radical Party
Paul Fricke
Paul
C. Wm. Klaeden
Richmond
W. H. Billingslea
Chappell Hill
ConstabL_e
B. Lehmann
Lehmann
W.D. Clevelano
Cleveland
Mr. Borror
The
United States
Bill Longley
Longley
Brazos
Cummings
Calalhouse
Buster
Old Sol
Watrousville
Wegener
James Brady
L. Graves Cor
James
J.N. Smith
Jim Napoleon
Smith
Jim
Jack Williams
Miss Carroll
Henry Strixes
Swearingen
Harry
Ross Hasyana
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Lanhan
Wrrox
Brenham Public Schools
McGowen
East
Tennessee
William P. Allen
William
Billation
Buckeye
Lucius Lomax
Allen
Lomax
Old Billatien
Bastile
Darkey
J. T. J. O'Riorpax
Market Report
O. K
Ancesta
Newbeaver Bro’s. Dry Goods Palace
Newbouser Bro's
Jon
H. Fisher
D. W. Bloomburgh's
Phenix
Pampell & Harrison
Frank Evansich
Cotton Exchange
Quitman Street
A. Wilkins
Lis
John A. Randle
Ternis
New Orleans
Annett
Marburg
Bro’s
North Carolina
Acta
Ster Auction’ House
Pheenix Restaurant
D. W. Bloombagh
D. W. Bloomburgh’s
Patel
Hermes
Neretenne
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