Brenham Weekly Banner. (Brenham, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 49, Ed. 1, Friday, December 5, 1879 Page: 3 of 4
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LtoI Intelligence.
Spare-SBs and
are getting ripe.
backbones
Weather dry and dusty
"with no prospects of rain.
The steamer has been re-
moved to its new engine house.
Just received one car load
of fresh lime. J. S. Norton.
JIeichardt& CoRNiTiusJiave
just received -two car loads of
furniture.
E. Joseph Jate with A. M.
White -can fto- be found with
R. Hoffmann.
Butter and eggs are scarce
in this market and command i
stiff" prices.
Tire Banner this morning
contains- an increased amount
of reading matter.
Kansas corn in sacks is re
tailing .in. this market at 75
cents per bushel -
TuRKEYS.rgNow;ts the time
to pwdiaseyour.clmstmastur-
"keys -while they are cheap.
Water water more water is
the cry In every portion" of the
county and still it won't rain
jLadics get permanent relief by using
"BLACK-DRAUGHT" Soidbyj.Tris-
tram.
There is not now a vacant
business Jiouse in the city all
are occupied and more wanted.
The scarcity of lumber and
building material has thrown a
good many mechanics out of
employment.
TflEREare quite ajnumber. of
the coloredpopulation in -this
county still "bad off" with the
Kansas fever.
Crowds of people continue
to visit the gas well in 'the La-
bahia prairie twelve miles west
of Brenham."
I Wanted one thousand good
industrious farmeis to cultivate
the fertile lands of Washiegton
county next year)
Our carpenters-seem to have
all the work they can do. New
residences are-gbing up in every
portion of the city.
In this .market beefretails at
5 and 6 cents per pound; pork
7 and & cents; mutton 10 cents;
sausage 12 1-2 cents.
jjTjiE grading contractors on
the Santa Fe 'route procure
their supplies of D. W. Bloom-
bargh & Co. of this city.
Scop using calomel and trj WBLACK'
DRAUGHT''forfiWd5sea5es." Soldby
J. Tristram.
On and after January 1st 1880
the hog will be banished from
the streets of Brenham. The
city council has so decided.
Turnips. Fresh turnips are
sold from wagons at 50 cents
per bucket or $1.50 per bushel;
and are scarce at that price.
Persons wishing to purchase
Christmas presents are referred
to our advertising columns for
bargains in that line of goods.
The architects of the city!
hall have taken the rooster
down in.prder that he may be
placed in a more secure posi-
tion. White farm labor is now in
active demand; good hands can
get good wages or can lease
productive lands on the most
liberal terms'
The prospect of the early
completion of the Santa Fe
railway to Brenham is causing
an advance in the price or real
estate in this city.
Caldwell according to the
Regitict is now happy; the
final location of the depot has
been decided upon and all
hands are satisfied.
Large quantities of brick are
being made near this city and
we predict that a number of
new buildings' will be'"crected
between now and spring.
Mr. T. J. Roberson has be-
come associated with Messrs.
bayles & O'Riordan in the in-
surance business. They are" all
first-class business men.
Nails. Carpenters assert
that they cannot purchase a
pound of four six or eight pen-
ny nails in the city the supply
being entirely exhausted.
Alex Simon has a fine as-
sortment of furniture carpets
mattings etc. which he desires
his friends who arc in need of
such articles to call and exam-
ine. Caned. Our popular jewel-
er Mr. H. W. Graber has been
presented by one of his work-
men with a handsome gold-
headed cane as a token of es-
teem. Lumber. Our lumber deal
ers are experiencing some in
convenience in procuring lum
ber especially from Beaumont
and the probability is that the
supply at this point trill run
IIIIHI "HWlMtaWAJH
Next year is Icap-yrar snd
some of our bachelor friends
may be offered an opportunity
to tafce unto themselves 4ife
partners.
Sausage. The Brenham
butchers are now mantfTactnr-
ing a splendid article of sausage
but are as yet unable to -supply
the increasing deiaa-niJ.
Dry. Quite -a trnmber of
wells Wid cWtems in the city
are perfectly dry many are
having their wells dug deeper
with the hope of procuring wa-
ter. Weddings. The Banner
hears of several weddings to
take place during Christmas
week to three of which we ac
knowledge receipt of invita
tions.
Those of onr colored popu-
lation who are not afflicted witli
the Kansas fever are making
preliminary arrangements for
another crop to their credit be
it said;
Job Printing. The Banner
is prepared to do all kinds of
Job printing in as good style
and at as low rates as can be
had in the city. Bring along
your work.
Hogs. All persons owning
hogs in the city would do well
to dispose of them before the
first of January next as after
that time they will not be per
mitted to run at large
Mr. W. W. Stephens will
soon rebuild the house lately
occupied by Mr. A. M. White
on the corner of Sandy and St.
Charles streets. The new build-
ing'is o be two stories high.
Garnisheed. The Banner
learns that the creditors of Mr.
A. M. White are serving writs
of garnishment upon the Insur
ance agents at tin's place to the
amount of their several claims.
Our nurserymen are delayed
in shipping trees on orders on;
account of the continued dry;
weather. However we notice
some few shipments of shrub-
bery and evergreens are being
made.
Corn is remarkably scarce in
this county and in active de-
mand at 75 cents per bushel;
some of our farmers it is said
will have to buy corn to feed
their teams until another crop
is made.
Hvmenial. Ouryoung friend
Mr. T. C. Tarver 'of this city
was married in Houston on the
26th of November to the beau-
tiful and accomplished Miss
Fannie Adah Fulton of the
Bayou city.
Dogs. Brenham is well sup-
plied with dogs of all kinds
sizes and breeds whose only
mission seems to be in making
night hideous with their"barking
and howling. They need thin-
ning out badly."
Correction. In the ac-
count of the fire in Sunday
morning's Banner Knapp &
Brown were erroriously stated
to be the proprietors of the Lit
tle Gem Saloon. Charles Brown
was sole propretor.
McIntyre House. Mr. Geo.
Wilson has taken charge of this
hotel and will endeavor to make
it what Brenham greatly needs
a first-class hotel. Already
there is a noticeable improve-
ment in the bill of fare.
Confectioneries. F. Kiber
has now in store the finest as-
sortment of candies fruits and
Christmas tree ornaments ever
brought to Brenham. He also
has fresh pine apples sweet and
lusious. Give him a call.
Investigation. We learn
that the insurance companies
interested will thoroughly inves-
tigate the causes whys and
wherefores of the late fire on
St. Charles street before mak
ing any settlement wharever.
About thirty bales of cotton
which were hauled to the
branch and the fire extinguish-
ed are being repacked by Mr.
A.H. Phillips who thinks he will
be able to turn out some 35
bales after picking out the
damaged cotton.
New Millinery. Mrs. B.
Bloombargh has received some
new styles in millinery goods
such as bonnets hats flowers
ribbons trimmings etc. which
she invites her lady friends to
call and see. They are perfect
beauties!
The Engine company need
at least 500 feet more hose and
five or six more cisterns in or-
der to enable them to do more
effective service at a fire. Will
the property owners of Bren-
ham supply these necessities is
the question ?
Elsewhere appears the card
of the McIntyre house one of
the oldest and best known ho-
tels in Brenham. It is now un-
der the nianagemen of Mr. Geo.
H. Wilson an old hand at the
hotel business and a former
ftaoiaX.
-
Dr. N. J. Thompson of
Graball Was in town on Tues-
day but ooa'.d not furnish us
with any Items.
Oct old-time friend Mr. Rich-
tTd C Hart of Round Rock
T-as in town Tuesday in the in
terest of Milby & Porter wholc-
sale grocers of Houston. Mr.
H. was farmcrly a citizen 01
Brenham and was at one time
engaged in the commissission
business with Mr. J. L. Moore
of this city. He has had the
pleasure of meeting with many
of his old fri6nd$.
Our old friend Mr. I. Jalon-
ick of Galveston was in the
city Wednesday looking hale
and hearty
G. W. Moore our music deal
er has returned from a trip to
Corsicana and Dallas.
Mr. John Carlisle of Chap-
pell Hill called at the Banner
offrai yesterday afternoon. He
informs us that large quantities
of cedar piles and telegraph
poles are being shipped to San
Antonio.
E. L. Salley who wasLurned
out on Saturday morning is
now in Galveston laying in a
fresh ttock ofchoice groceries.
A man with his energy perse
verance and good management
is bound to succeed.
Gen. J. B. Robertson paid
the Banner a brief visit on
Thursday. He was on his way
to Independence.
Dr. W. C. Baird of Wesley
was in town on Thursday. He
reports some little preparations
for celebrating the holidays in
his section; also that farm labor
is.in demand in the Mill creek
neighborhood.
Dr. Rogers of Galveston is
in the city.
Hon. Guy M. Bryan of Gal-
veston is in the city.
"BLACK-DRAUGHT' recommen-
ded by forty years f snccessTtd trial. Sold
by J. Tristram.
JJreuaara Bibls Society.
This society held its annual
meeting Sunday Nov. 30 ac-
cording to notice. The fore-
noon meeting was addressed by
Mr. C. C. English Dr. J. H.
Luther and Mr. C. R. Breed'
love. At night Rev. Drs. W.
H. Carroll and F. T. Mitchell;
and G. St. C. Hussey delivered
addresses. There was much
enthusiasm. $2349 was raised
in cash and 34-25 in subscrip-
tions. The following officers
were elected: C. R. Breedlove
President; Rev. J. H. Luther
Vice Prest- W.B. Riggs Sec'y.;
J. N. Brown JTreas.; C G.
Couch Depositary; Chas. R.
Breedlove F. T. Mitchell M.
W. Mann J. S. Norton and J.
M. Presbler Executive Commit-
tee. toys:
Of all kinds cheaper than ever
A. Meyer Brenham.
Kansas Buslaeu.
The following is an exact
copy of a postal card that comes
into our possession. From its
wording it seems to have been
written by a colored man and
was addressed to an imaginary
person at the county seat of
Washington county the party
sending it being too ignorant to
buy or own a postoffice direc-
tory: Office of Register of Deeds
Alma Kansas Nov. 26th 1S79.
The "South Alma scheme" is a humbutr
and a fraud. My name was used witho.it
my knowledge. Alma is a piosperous
town ana soon mil be a railroad poinL
Wabaunsee is one of the best counties in
the State for grazing and agriculture. It is
well watered &c Good farm lands are
cheaper here thaR in any other partof Kan
sas. uome ana see lor yourseii. uuy 1
real estate m Kansas witnout seeing it.
S. H. Fairfield
Real Estate Agent.
"BLACK-DRAUGHT" makes chilis
and fe er impossible. Sold by J. Tristram.
Adah Rtabmond.
The Adah Richmond troupe
appeared to a somewhat small
audience last night in a three
act comic opera entitled "Fati-
nitza." The name comes as
near explaing the plot of the
opera as any explanation that
can be given of it. The singing
was very good in some of the
acts and there was some very
comic episodes. The play is
not at all adopted to such a
small stage. A number of boys
in the gallery behaved very
badly and some one from the
outside wafted a brickbat
through a window in the par-
qucttc. n. W. Graber. Watchmaker and
Jeweweler Srenham Texas.
Died. At the residence of
Gen. John Sayles. in this city
on the 27th inst Mrs. E. A.
GlLLUsriE aged 6S years.
Deceased was the wife of the
late Col. Gillespie who in his
time was recognized as one of
the leadinjr members of the
Texas bar. The deceased had
been a resident of this county
since 1S44. She was a devoted
member of the Presbyterian
church and was universally be-
loved and honored by every
one who had the pleasutc of
her acquaintance. Deceased
leaves a daughter Mrs. Sayles
several grand children and a
host of friends who mourn her
loss. I
WSA8TEOT3 CONFLAQRATIOir.
Tares Brick Baildisgi lad Coatesti Burned.
At i o'clock on Saturday
morning the Stephens building
occupied by A. M. White was
discovered to be on fire. The
fire beft was rung and alarm
given "by the night policemen
and the fee department turned
out promisto And dv their uni-
J ted and almost superhuman
exertion saved nU but three
buildings in the block: though
sevcral other buildings were
more or less damaged. At one
time it was thought almost im-
possible to save the Abbott
and Real Estate Association
buildings but the engine com-
pany kept a steady stream of
water upon it for an hour fin
ally overcoming and checking
the flames; not however u itil
they had been considerably
damaged. The fire broke out
in White's store and is thought
to be the work of an incendiary.
After the fire had gained a pret
ty fair headway Willie Allen
a clerk sleeping in the second
stony fownd it necessary to
make his exit down an awning
post He claims to know noth-
ing of the origin of the fire. A.
M. Vlrite was in Galveston hav-
ing left by Friday evenings
train. The firms burned out
are A. M. White dry goods and
clothing entire stock burned
loss ; insured for 13000; the
building was owned by W. W.
& R. B. Stephens loss $6000.
insured for 3100; E. L. Salley 1
grocer loss $4000 insured for
52000; Knapp & Brown Sa-
locnists total loss no insurance;
the buildings occupied by E.
L. Salley and Knapp & Brown
belonged to Mr. T. Dwyer and
were almost a total loss as he
claims to have little or no insur
ance the Abbott buildinrr
occupied by Wotipka & Hor-
ner dry goods and grocery
mercants. and the Texas Sen-
tinal office seriously damaged
but is insured forj55ooo; Wotip-
ka & Horner loss in damage to
goods by water fire and removal
about 5000 insurance $7000.
The Sentinel office saved noth-
ing but its hand press.stones and
about 100 pounds of type in form
the files books papers type
in cases together with a good
library belonging to the editor
composed of 840 volumes
among which were the entire
series of the classics Latin &
Greek. Library insured last
year for 2000 was burned. C.
G. Couch damage to stock by
removal not known; stock fully
covered by insurance Dobert
& Werner also sustained some
loss by removal. Dr. J. L.
Buchanan dentist and Miss
Cora Hellenworth Milliner
were slightly damaged in re-
moval. The real estate build-
ing sustained some damage
from fire. The fire department
one and all worked like heroes
often within six feet of the
flames; and to their labor is
the preservation of the balance
of the block due. The officers
of the department displayed
great wisdom in directing the
work and'our people feel proud
to know that they'have such an
effective combatant of the fire
fiend.
JST" Lists of losses by fire insured in
F. A. E gelke's agency.
C G. Couch damace to stock br water
and removal;
Insured in Hartford $ioco
" - vElna 2.5C3
" " Home 1000
" ". St. Paul JCM
Wotipka & Homer damage to slock by
water and removal of goods;
Insured in Hartford $ ioco
" Undei writers 2000
" " Etna 2000
Werner & Dobert damage to stock by
water and removal ol goods;
Insured in Etna $2000
" " Royal 3000
E.L. Salley to at loss:
Insured in Hartford $2000
Washindton County Real Estate and
Building Aassocialion slight damage to
building;'
Insured in Lancashire 3t25
F. Busse. slight damage to building;
Insared in Etna $3000
Mrs. E. Pueker slight dama e to build-
"s:
insured in Una $1200
" " Manhattan 1200
D. W. Bloombargh slight damage to
buildiRg "
Insured in iiamoni 2coo
German American... 2fcoo
S. S. Hosca slight damage to building;
Insured in Hartford $500
The steamer was out Satur
day afternoon filling the cisterns
with water. The advantages
to our town of having a steam
fire engine must have been made
manifest time and again; A
fire engine has been one of the
pet schemes of the Banner for
a number of years and now that
its usefulness has been so fully
demonstrated ltt it be cherished
and rewarded to the extent of
paying off" the indebedecss that
has been incurred in its pur-
chase. In the two fires which
have occurred in the past two
days the steamer has been in
strumental in saving over $$0-
000 worth of property that must
have inevitably been destroyed
had we not had an cagine.
In giving credit to the engine
company we do not wish to be
understood as detracting from
the very valuable assistance
rendered by the Hook and Lad-
der and the Brenham Bucket
companies the Litter composed
to a very large extent of boys
under twenty years of age.
INDEPEKDESCE LOCALS.
Eatertainxest at Baylor ieraale Callee by
tl Seaior Clan.
On Thursday night about 7:30
o'clock might have been seen
the students of Baylar Univer-
sity wending their way from that
institution across the favinc to
Baylor college in answer to an
invitation by the senoir class.
esidcs the students & the um-
vcrsity quite a large number ot
the fair ladies and gallant gen-
tlcmcn of the neighborhood
responded to the invitation; aU
were heartily welcomed by that
host of hosts Dr. J. H. Luther
and his most estimable wife and
daughter. After tile usual
greeting the whole party en-
gaged in uninterrupted amuse-
ment which consisted of ex
quisite music by pupils of Bay-
lor games and other innocent
amusements but above all were
the delightful promenades en
joyed by the entire company.
For 3 1-2 hours this enchanted
throng kept up a continuous
flow of high spirits interchang-
ing words of good cheer.
Promptly at five minutes to
eleven the professor's bell rang
out clear and distinct reverbera-
ting through the spacious par-
lors and halls denoting that the
happy time must come to a
close. Nothing was forgotten
by the faculty or class that
would add to the pleasure of
the occasion and all left the
scene twgMy gratified.
A negro preacher preached
old uncle Mark's funeral ser-
mon at the M. E. Church on
last Sunday. Never in the his
tory -of the town were so many
colored people congregated in
the town.
A prisoner was carried
through town on Sunday on
liis way to . Giddings to -stand
trial for killing a man. I could
not learn the particulars.
Work on the college still con
tinues. S NsJ.
December 1st.
Dec. 3 1879.
Last night I attended the M.
E. church and heard a most ex-
cellent lecture on temperance
by Rev. Dr. Mithell of Bren-
ham. Sevices were ooened by
singing by professor Brown af-
ter which Rev. Dr. Stiles intro-
duced Dr. Mitchell who for an
hour and ten minutes held the
audience entranced. At the
close of the speaking resolu-
tions were adopted unanimous
ly endorsing the Sunday law.
S. N. J.
A Load ol fish appeared
upon our streets this morning
and the nember of colored peo-
ple that swarmed about the
wagon would put a man-in the
notion that he was attending an
old fashioned campmeeting. If
there is anything in this world
that will catch a colored man it
is a cat fish. Show a negro a
cat fish or a chicken and you
will get him every time. It's
a weakness that they can't be
cured of. If you want to catch
an ordinary white man whiskey
will in all probability be the
best bait. They will bite at it
in preference to anythieg else.
Each race has its 'failings the
colored man has a weakness for
fish and chickens and the white
man for whiskey.
Yesterday was another bell
punch day; the saloon keepers
complain that the thing does
not do its duty; as the number
of drinks.sold increase the regis
ters fail to do their duty; one
turn of the crank is likely to
register a hundred extra drinks.
The mechanicism of the bell
punches is very inferior. It
being the-first of the month the
county and city officers were
on their rounds reading the
faces of the registers.
Although the Banner has
been a source of continual com-
plaint to the Texas Sentinel
which was so unfortunate as
to lose its office by the fire yes-
erday morning-it accords to its
contemporary its sympathy.
The course rpursued-I)y the
Sentinel has not been such as to
merit our good will. We hope
that it will soon recover from
the severe loss that it has in-
curred. The board of chiefs and del-
egates of Brenham fire depart-
ment met on Tuesday evening
to take measures for improving
the department. Five hundred
feet of the best quality of four-
ply rubber hose were ordered.
A committee on water works
was appointed and will report
on next Saturday at 7 o'clock
v. 51.
New Brick. Mr. H. Fisher
will shortly commence tearing
away the old wooden houses on
his lot fronting the passenger
depot preparatory to the erec
tion of a handsome brick build-
ing. Mrs. McDonald also talks
of erecting a brick building on
her lot at the corner adjoining
Fisher.
Commissioners Court. The
commissioners court held a ses-
sion on Monday last and ad-
journed until Tuesday next.
The contract for the maintain-
ancc of keeping of the county
' paupers is to be let.
Mayor' Conrt.
Tuesday. Pat Smith drunk
and disorderly plead guilty $1
and trimmings.
James Murphy same as the
above.
M. Goldsmith charged with
violating the ordinance concern-
ing tile obstruction of the plat-
form at the depot. Jury trial
verdict of trot guilty.
Louis Schilling unlawfully
carrying a pistol. Continued.
Wednesday. Joe Green
drunk and disorderly: plead
guilty Si and trimmings.
Bill Dudley drunk and dis
orderly plead guilty $1 and
trimmings. Both gentlemen
repose in the bastile. They
came to town to have a good
time and had it.
Louis Schilling charged by
night officer McGowen with
carrying a pistol unlawfully
fined S23 and costs. He ap-
peals to the county court and
claims that he was a denutv
sheriff".
"BLACK-DRAUGHT" cures costivc-
ucss and sick headsAc. Sold by J.TrKtram.
Real Estate transfers for the
week ending Dec. 4th reported
by C. F. Hcrbst of the county
'clerk's office:
Wm. Stork and wife to G. A.
Ullrich 41 acres and 192-3
acres J. Fletcher lea J5IO0O.
LudwigMeun and wife to G.
A Ullrich 63 acres J Fletcher
lea 5925.
J P Pain and wife to Lucy"
J-iull 102 1-4 acres giOO.- t
Geo. W Gentry to A11
bhrant 30 1-2 acres
lea S3000.
Jos. H Tom and wife
M Hood and wife 06 and
acres J Jackson lea $$z.
C H Carlisle and "wife
Annette Winters part of lot 1
Davidson add. 540.
C B DeCaussey and wife to
F A Geisecke house'and lot No
15 Davidson add Sioo.
Horse Stolen and Found.
On the night of the 1st inst
a valuable pony belonging to
Wcis & Korff"; butchers was
stolen from the vicinity of En-
gelke's bank. As the bastile
keeper was coming to town
about daylight on Jthe 3d inst.
found a suspicious negro about
and a fine pony near the old
market house. The pony had
been hitched all the day prev-
ious and it now appears that
the SKSpicious negro was trying
to "raise" the pony which had
a forty-foot tie rope to his neck
Election of Officers. At
the regular annual meeting of
the Germania Club of this city
held at the Germania Hall on
Wednesday evening the fol-
lowing gentlemen were elected
as officers of the association for
ensuing year;
C Minkwitz president.
A. Lindermann 1st riccjpresident
A. Fflughaupt 2nd vice president.
C F. Woehler secretary.
R. Hoffman treasurer.
Joseph Smith barkeeper.
The Marshall Hciald is very
severe upon Mr. Barrymore
and Miss Cummings for their
non-appearance at the trial of
Currie. It may be that these
parties could not make it con-
venient to be at Marshall; per-
sons in the dramatic profession
as a rule are not rich and while
public opinion may be clamo-
rous public opinion furnishes
no money.
We have received a four page
communication from Independ-
ence giving an account of a
temperance meeting held there
on the 2d inst. Having already
published a brief account of the
meeting we are compelled to
decline this communication.
Writers of communications
should be brief.
Nothing the world equals "BLACK-
DRAUGHT'' in female disexses. Soldby
T Tristram.
Adjusters. Messrs. A. L.
Steele L. A. Pires C. W. Ma-
son J. M. Polak and J. M. Cot-
ton representing the underwri-
ters have been in the city sev-
eral days adjusting the losses by
the recent fires. The cotton
loses at the first fire have been
adjusted and they are now en-
gaged in investigating the loss-
es by Saturday's fire.
Chew Jackson's bcthweet KavyTobaccoJ
Mayor 1'esch of Berlin in-
forms us that on the evening of
the 26th instant a magnificent
Christmas tree will be erected
in his hall which will be literally
loaded with handsome presents
for the young people. After
the presents have been distribu-
ted a grand ball will be given in
the hall.
Runaway. On Sunday af-
ternoon Ms. Selh Shepard's
fine team became frightened as
he was driving in company
with a young lady near the resi-
dence of Maj. Bassett. Mr.
Shepard and the young lady
were both thro.vn out she sus-
taining quite serious bruises
and he being slightly injured.
County Convicts. MrJamcs
Butler who has charge of the
county convicts and workhouse
reports that his force ranges
from seven to fifteen able-bodied
hands daily and that they do
good work. He has had to
iron but one refractory prisoner
since the contract began.
-VtTasMngtoa Looa!.
November 29 XZjsr.
Editors llanncr:
Still dry; no rain; weather
cold; fire and overcoats very
acceptable and unless we can
have ft rain or some other ex-
citement t bhaR be compelled to
stop writing for a wliIlc for want
of something to write about.
Cotton picking is over cotton
ginned packed sold and mon-
ey spent. "A great many frccd-
men have gone to Kansxs and
many more want to go. One
freedman writes back home for
money to come home on and
wants to come back but in the
same letter says Kansas is a
great country and advises others
to go there. I was atNavasota
a few days since and saw a good
many leaving there. ' A negro
Quinfield Felder married Rliss
McClellan also colored against
the will of the ''young lady's"
parents. This caused qaite an
emute in colored society here-
abouts. The friends ot the pa
rents of the girl went to the
groom's house and by force and
arms carried her away to her
mother's house and gave her a.
severe whipping. The case will
soon be investigated in the mag
istrate s court. S.
From; Long Point.
November. 26.
Editors Ibnnen
This "Point" is improving a
new merchant has moved here
from Brenham; I do not know
the character of his mcrchan-
ncw blacksmith has
In and we have
jther one was
lias Wood has
d store to
landfield has
"Point."
been in
months
operation :
with between
id 12 pupils.
Kamed here this morning.
VOLENTINE.
lMltors Baunpr:
I have been officially notified
by Hon. O. N. Hollensworth
state agent for the Pcabody
Fund that Brenham schools
will receive $00 from said fund
for the currentscholastic year.
Owing to the large donation
to the State Normal School at
Huntsville Dr. Sears thinks
he will be unable to continue
his" appropriations to other
schools after this year.
The present appropiation
makes S4200 that the Brenham
schools have received. Who
will say that this great benefac-
tor has been idly bestowed ?
C. C. Garrett.
CARD
Brenhasi Dec. 4th '79.
I wish to call the attention of
my friends and insurance pub-
lic generally to the fact that the
firm of Key & Roberson has
been dissolved and that I have
associated myself with the firm
of Roberson O'Riordan & Co.
(see their advertisement in this
issue) in the insurance and land
business and can be fonnd in
their office in the Dwyer build
ing at No. 33 St. Charles street.
Thanks for past patronage and
soliciting a continuance of the
same. 1 . J. Kobersox.
Marriage Licenses issued
by H. M. Lewis county clerk
for the week ending Dec. 4th :
Marshall Watkins and Harriet Dawson.
Charley Walker and Mary Hubert.
Beverly Smith and Christine Spencer.
Johann H. Lippe and Louise Bruhne.
Fred. W. Holze and Luanda Fermien.
Jaco Williams and Jane Orris.
Peter Castlebcrryand Ennis Johnson.
Si I.ang and Alice Chappelk
Sherward Jackson and Martha Johnson.
William Hannah and Dona Linza.
Frank Chase and S. F. Mitchell.
Saturday was one of the
most beautiful days of Texas
weather the atmosphere in the
early morning was what we in
this country call a norther but
by noon the sun shown out in
all his brilliancy giving our sky
all the delights and appearances
that have made Italy so famous
for its beauty.
Insurance. The insurance
business has been brisk in this
city since the late Are; almost
everybody owning property in
the city are covering the same
with a policy of some kind and
per consequence our insurance
agents are kept quite busy.
Removal M. Russi has
moved his stock of goods to C.
A. Potter's old stand St. Charles
street where he is prepared to
sell both dry goods and grocer-
ies at low prices and deliver
them free to any part of the city.
A Rfnllcman affllctM with tlie chmnir
rheumatism says: "No derijttion or mv
cue ran cwnre the vn-t amount ofbeuefitl
tiare rerelveil lYom the n-e f Johns m's An-
odrnr Liniment. I bellei 0 it is Ihe best ar-
ticle In the worltl for rheumatism.
The season ha arrived when everjboily
who on hor-f- cattle pheer. hops. anU
fowl ahotil-l lgiutoreMlnnt&herliI.Hi'a Con-
dition I'owilprs. Thry all neeil tu he Inareil
uii for winter. Get Sheridan '4. The large
packs are worthier.
For a pamphlet on Electric Treatment
of chronic diseases with Electricity which
will be sent free address the Mcintosh
Electric Belt and Battery Co. 192 and 194
Jackson street Chicago III.
Christmas Presents.
H. W. GRABER
Is just in receipt of a fine assortment of
gold and silver watchcs'clocks. solid silver
and plated ware bracelets earring and
breastpins rings &.C suitable for hand-
some Christmas present. Call end cam
inc these goods and prices.
All goods warranted as represented.
Washington Market.
Messrs. Canton & Jannett pro-
prietors of this new market
keep it well supplied with best
of beef pork and mutton; they
also make superior sausage
which they sell at at reasonable
rates. Give them a trial.
Uncle Sam's Harness Oil put on to your
harness will make the leather look new
and keep it soft and pliable. Gi c it a trial.
ALPACAS.
York Minster silk finished duuMe-facetl
double-warp Alpaca-.. A ftw pieces of this
r'i..ir bruid 1 in liflul it reduced rates at
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MARKET REPORT.
MVHNF.R.OHTX.
l)ccebcr 4 IS79. I
coriON
Gol Middling IIf
Mu'dling 11
Lo Stiildlirg . ........ .10V
Good Ordinary... .. of
OrdinVy..... .'...'. ....
IttI)E".
Hry Flint ..'. U 'fills
Kips . (X)
Damaged halfpnce.
Rntcher Green f"i
Wool (ii
countrv ruouuen.
I'.uiier P:o
trggs I2'ffiiS
Corn in shuck fct'o
Sweet in:a:ocs per bu 5o06o
Cliickcn.pcrdaz Si 75
Tatkcys cach... JOfSi
EhCU LENTS.
Potatoes per bbl .n 5 3 octf?; 50
Onions . 50
GROCERIES. AT WHOI.CSM.E.
Uacon elearstdes S6ifo
" brcaktast lofSJit
Hams choice !2jf"t
Lard S (T-.io
Coffee per sack 17 fi'.so
Sugar pure white per lb (913
41 prime II
' choice .w ....... . t2 ft
Rice choice . ..-.. $)(i
Dried apples ..... (a g
Mokrees id-cte.. .-.... 05
' Molasses home.... .10
Syrap Golden 75
(.ommcal per bu. 075
Flour fancy per loo lb frU 50
choice 3 50f 00
XXX 2 75(0X3 co
Salt coarse per sack l 75
"fine
BAGGING AND TIES.
Bagging double anchordieavy 131? tJ
Tics all kind per bdk 2 73
LUMBER.
Rough lumlicr all ktmlspci M. $20 vo
Texas lumber 17 00
Ceiling 3-S inch...... .... .... 20 co
Ceiling ; inch 22 00
Siting dressid 2000
Dressed and matched flooring 1 in. 25 50
Shingles O.K. per M 5 00
B. ' " 4 co
Doors smallest sixe 2-6x6-6 each.. 1 75
oasnes giazeo smallest sire &xio... I 20
BlindsrolIingslatssmaIIestsize.Sxio 1 40
If the fool is known by his folly what is
he who trifles w ith a cold t A cough is na-
tures warning of peril prophetic of dis-
ease consumption and death yet how many
neglect to practically Tctognae iVis plain
'ruth till Iheir health is impaired and
strength wasted. Hate you a cold: Ellert's
Extract of Tar and Wild Cherry is invalu-
able as a safe and reliable remedy for
coughs colds a oup catarrh and consump-
tion and if you are wise you will at once
try it. Sold and warranted by J. Tristram.
OATS CORN AND BRAN
Always on hand.
H. Fisher.
155 The Early Bird manufactured at
Lynchburg Va. by Mr. Carroll is now su-
perceding all other brands of smoking to-
bacco is sold at suite price as Durham's
and Is three grades better. Wncn is re-
membered that Mr. Carroll holds the med
ais for manufacturing the best smoking to-
bacco in the world you will be eager to
t Farly Bird the best in the market.
Address
Carroll's Early B1r.11 Tobacco Works
Lynchburg Va.
Mothr when your dear bany ssdfers rS.
teething use Dr. Winchelfs Teething Syr-
up it soothes the pain regulates the bow-
els quickly cures colic brings natural sleep
and is so charming in all its eflecLs that if
you jseit once you will use it always. Sold
by J. Trisiram at only 25 cents a bottle.
Shors Mlppt-rff
For Ladies Misses and Children At
D. W. Bloomdakgii 6: Co.
Hats! Hats! Hats I
You never saw the h'.e of Hats that Pot-
ter has got. Go and get one hile they are
selling so low.
Novelties I
In laces embroideries hand-
kerchiefs ribbons ties hoisery
&c at
FAMrnj. & Harrison's.
If you want good styles of
dress goods cheap go to C. A.
Potter North side public
square.
Clents Furnishing: Goods I
Handsome and cheap is the very large
stock of Shirts Gents' Underwear. Furn-
ishing Goods.Gau Gloes andntlets at
C A. Totter?.
For every ache pa.n and bruise on man
or beast Uncle Sara's Nerve and Bone Lin-
iment is the Bales. Sold by J. Tristram.
Silks and dress 'goods in
endless variety at Newbouer
Brothers. Read their new
three column advertisement and
note carefully the" bargains
they are oflbrvng.
Try the Honest Baking Pow
der it stands unequaled; sam-
ple boxes furnished on applica-
tion. C W. Klaf-DEN.
Sole Agent.
To the Ladle:
E. W. Bloombargh & Co. are dosing
out their entire stock of Cashmeres Bunt-
ings Momie Cloth. Silks in fact everything
in the dress goods line at New York whole-
sa'e prices.
Peevish children have worms. Dr. Jaqae's
German Worm Cakes will destroy Ihe
worms and make the children happy.
Just received a fresh supply
of wall paper;by Reichardt &
Cornitius.
A carload of Plants Extra
and Favorite Flour in barrels
and sacks just received-by
C W. Klaeden
Sole Agent
When you are oppressed with despon-
dent thoughts don't worry your associates
with gloomy grumblings but use Ellert's
Daj light Liver Pills. They stimulate the
lher into healthy action tone the stomach
and bring happiness. Sold by J. Tristram.
Carpela .OH Clolh.
Jeans Cassimere Blankets worsted of all
kinds sold 25 per cent lower notwithstan-
ding ecrythmg has advanced.
D. W. Bloombargh & Co.
For Mle
toco bushels Com Oats Bran; icoTons
Hay. D. W. Bloomb rgh & Co.
Silk Thread. All colors
shades and numbers just receiv-
ed by Pampell & Harrison.
jgg- Kattmann has all the
latest Pictorials and Magazines
New Franklin Square and Sea-
side Libraries.
BrS- Cotton Seed Wanted.
Highest cash price paid orsame
delivered at my warehouse.
d&w3in. J. A. Wilkins.
The friends of Charley Mor-
ton can find him at Russi's
store ready to wait on them as
heretofore.
C'hrlslmti -tml Honours.
Fire-crackers Far.cv Candies. Lemons
Oranges all kinds of Nutts. Prunes Cur-
rants. Canned Goods. You ill find a large
stock at low prices at D. W. Bloombargh
& Co.
All the latest styles of dress
goodc arctic sacques cloaks
water-proofs childrens coats
scarfs and in fact everything in
the diy goods line atC. A. Pot-
ters. To Contractors. The may-
or solicits bids for .1 bridge on
Acadcmv street 56x20 feet; 3
bents and 2 .-.ills. Bents six
feet Iiith
SLueb's Frilly ith te J& MittR.
TIIF-SEnrTTRS TS "prcYCit con-
tracting of Chills M-rJVXtahrial Diseases
if properiy ircA ny invigorating the liver
toning the stomach and regulating the bou t
elv and kidneys "It is -preparation from
dch vegetable extracts of which rricU)-
rtvh constitutes a leading part that enter
intii the regular-prcscripiion practice of all
jtneuica! men among whom Dr. Shermart
is justJ classed as ihc successful compoun
xlcr after an Cxpenmental practice of 33
ears as a cprriplete antidote to all infu-
Cfxcs w hich. 'if not arrested in lime tcrmin-
Mc in hilU and Fever or ot ci rnalignan
Hticaes.
Troagli p1casar(ko.t'he taste it is coti
1evcragc (as ihc extracts arcctjiia sorti-
tion in pCtrc Holland Gin only'licClirse.of
its cathartic properties and is thcrtfove-tn
infallible remedy for habitual coactipation:
THE MALARIFUGK is a. certain cure
for Chills when once contracted. It htrs
never failed to effect a at re w nerc Vs drfc4-
tions accompanying each bolttc are fol-
lowed. Druggists are hereby authorized lo refund
the money lo any party purchasinc who
elaim a cure i not eflccted providing the
iSirccions are followed and the empty bot-
tle returned. For sale by all di uggvsts.
J. W. WOOD.
May 4 1S79. Kansas City Mo.
for Maly Ony.
D. W. Bloombargh & Co. are closing out
Ihur entire retail stock. For Go days goods
will be sold at astonishing low prices.
Coaka and SaCAttt.
I have on hand and o arrive this weeks
the very brcst styles nf Ladies and Misses
Cloaks and saequc. McestnSuittiieWmci.
Call and examine them. C A. FonER.
Thousands of dollars are savci every
year by progressive farmers who use Uncle
Sam's Condition Powder ic fecdingtheir
stock. It restores the sick adds to the use-
fulness increases the beauty and promotes
the growth. Sold by J. Tntran.
Ladles' Dreu Goods)
In endless variety. Plain and fancy Mom(
Cloths brocaded and silk figures w all
shades and grades. C A. POTTER. "
Latest styles in buttons lies
and knit goods for a mere song
at C. A. Potters north side of
public square.
Selling 01T at Cottt.
Miss Cora Hellensworrh is now offering
her entire stock of Millinery goods at cost
for the next .30 days. "
The Only Plarr.
Men youths boys and children will find
the large t and best selected stock of Cloth-
ing and Overcoats at
D. W. Bloombarcii & Co.
Who can Beat This?
A hat for 75 cents; shoes Si: shirts 55
cents: three pair socks 25 cents; pants and
coat $2.50. For $5 C A. rotter can dress
you from head to foot.
To Prevent and Cure ough and Colds
A relialle remedy is necessary in every
household. Parker's Ginger Tonic is just
the medicine needed. It radically cures
coughs colds sore throat bronchitis and
even consumption if used in time by its
powerful specific action on the stomaors
kidneys s!.in liver and mucous surfaces of
the throat and lungs. It accomplishes the
cure in wonderfully short time and re-
moves all pain and soreness ol the lungs.
It i also a most valuable stomachic reme-
dy effectually removing dyspepsia head-
ache liver disorders costiveness nervous-
ness low spirits 'wakefulness Heartburn
cramps palpitation of the heart sour stom-
ach etc and gives a cheering comfort and
freedom from pain that surprises every
one. Buy a $t co botdefrom your drug-
gists R. E. Luhn or a sample bottle at xe
cents and test its merits.
9IomIe Cloths and Cashmeres!
Ladies be sure to see those double-width
Momie Cloths and Cashmeres before buy-
ing a dress eh-e here. CA.roTreR-
The "Momies" will arrive on
the 11 A. si. train to-morrow.
Call to sec them. We will have
fn a few days a nice line of
misses cloaks.
C. G. Couch.
C. A. Potter has a right nice
line of clothind and gents' iusn
ishing goods.
ir Sale.
A good family horse carriage harness
and saddle cheap for casN. Apply to
J.NO.J. SCItOLU
Dobbin's Electric Soap best
in the world for sale by C. W.
Klaeden Sole Agent.
Crofts Gloucestershire sauce
a superior article; call for sam-
ple bottle. C. W. Klaeden
Sole Agent
Clonics nnd DnlmesS
250 Cloaks and Dolmes from $2 to 3J
are being sold at a reduction of 25 per cent
for the nest 60 days
D. W. Blooxbargu & Co.
Just Itceclvetl
200 barrels Flour 150 barrels choice Ap-
ples 75 bar els fine targe potatoes 50. bar;
rels fine Onions cheese batter syrup mo
lasses tobacco cigars sold low to the traded
D. W. Blooubakgh & Co.
Overcoats and Tftsterst
Look at Potter's stock of Overcoats and
Ulsters before you buy. He has them in
goad styles and his prices are astonishing.
Siey are so low. He has also any kind of
r.in coat you may require.
WILL SOON RE-OPEN.
In a few days E. L. Salley will
re-open with a full and fresh
stock of choice groceries in the
building known as the Cotton
Exchange.
Yo.u can get a good cloth or
leather shoe for the small sum
of one dollar at C. A. Potters'
north side of public square.
Sixty Dayi tVotlce.
To make a change in our business the en-
tire stoct is offered to lie trade at great re-
duction. Extra inducements to large buy-
ers. D. V. Bloombargh & Co.
M. Rossi" at Potter's old
stand offers goods remarkably
cheap.and delivers them free.
Just received a new and corr
plete stock of staple and fancy-
groceries. I sell at bottom pri-
ces and deliver in any partof
the city free E. J. Frankel
North side square.
Hosiery and shoes both la-
dies and misses in good styles
and very cheay. Just thing a
good sergeshoe foi $1 at C. A.
Potters north side of public
square.
Roots and Shoes! '
I Iand-mide Shoes both ladle.; and misses
also hand-made Boots and Shoes for men
boys and youths. C. A. POTTER.
McIntyre House
GEO. H. WILSON Proprietor
Main street Brenham Texas
This well known house has beenthor-
oiu;My renovated and is now open to the
public Every department first class; best
fare to be had in ihe city; board can be had
by the day week or month at reasonable
ra'cs Special accommodations for com-
mercial traelers and theatrical troupes
Wm. SCIIURENBEUO
5 Blacksmith
and manufacturer of
AGRICULTU1UL iJirLEMESTS
Brenhain Texas
fjy Spec inl attention given to Hoitf s
SnoKlNO general job work and repair!
ing. Terms liberal Shop abo e Gtdiiings
bank on Sandy street. June IS '74.
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