The Daily Banner. (Brenham, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 68, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 20, 1879 Page: 2 of 4
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Tim Daily Banner.
15Y RANKIN & LEVIN.
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STATE NEWS.
The Legislature has struc
a bonanza at last! A bill has j Constituting a Fire Department in the city
passed requiring all Notaries! of Brenhnm.
Public to pay $2 for their com i !t ordained by the City Council of the
mission! Bully for everybody!d%£ ^ftiook & Udder Co™
It every county has as many, j No. I, Mechanics' Engine Company No. i
according to population, as th.S,! an<1 Hrenham Bucket Company No. I and
Ct t. j u • -i - ,i such oilier lire companies as may be or-
State debt IS paid at once.; rrnnize^l hereafter and received into the cle*
—Jimp. I pirtment by th" city council, shall consti-
1 i tute and he known as the Fire Department
A professor in Cornell, lectur-}Ml
ing on the effect of the wind in
J. W. SAYLES.
SAYLES & BOBEESON,
htsueaiioe ? land agebts,
33 IF* ES3XTECA.M, TEXAS.
organized
— Rockdale has shipped 17,-
132 bales of cotton the present
season.
— The Greene mystery at
Sherman becomes more myste-
riously every day.
— At Sherman there was ice
a quarter of an inch thick on
Monday morning.
— San Antonio burglars are
determined to be on time; they
entered a business office and
stole the clock.
— The country in the neigh-
hood of Alexia is so full of sew-
ing machine agents that there
is no room for book peddlers or
lightening-rod men.
—- A Sherman auctioneer is
much given to profanity. If
profanity, like time, was money,
that • auctioneer would be a
bloated bondholder.
— Llano town now
4 stores, 2 saloons, 1 black-
smith shop, 3 hotels, 1 shoema-
ker shop, 1 saddler shop, 6 law-
yers, 3 doctors and nary a mill.
— Locals are so scarce iu
Sherman that the Register man
is compelled to write an essay
on " The Early Rising Humbug."
He doesn't believe in getting up
too soon.
— J. M. Waters was hit on
the head with a beer glass by a
barkeeper in Sherman, about
two weeks ago. He died from
the effects of the blow on Mon-
day. The barkeeper skipped.
— Ore has been found
Menard county that assays
of silver to the ton. Iron ore
as rich as that of the famous
iron mountain in Missouri is
we for its officers one chiel
some western forests, remarked: two assistant engineers, who sha
,,t . <• , ,1 iT oil on the fourth Monday in June of each
In traveling along the road 1 y^r by three delegates from each company.
even sometimes found'the logs, III car of tie in the election of any officer,
bound and twisted together to ll,-' same he referred to the city coun-
, . b , c-1 fui decision. No company shall here-
SUCh an extent that a mule j after admit to membership any person un-
couldn't climb over them; so I'der the age of sixteen years.
went -irminrl " St'c- 3 The Chief Engineer slial1 have
\V eni arouna. general supervision ol the tire Department;
no company shall permit more than one-
engineer and
ill be elect-
it
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a
a
cuba Molasses.—The Balti- ; half of its membership at a thne to leave
more Journal of Commerce 0f ithe city on an excursion without his written
, . , J „ consent. 1 he public cisterns shall be p'ac-
March I saps: I WO cargoes ; ed in the charge of the chief engineer, and
of new crop Cuba molasses have : he shall see that they are kept in repair and
tilled with water: and such fire a^arm bells
as may be established shall be in 1,is charge.
phia."
arrived here, imported by boil-
ers, preparatory to resuming j Sec! 4 The chief and assistant engineers
work. Another cargo destined i shall have the nght to examine all houses
, 1 1 r tt . i erected, or at any time hein<' erected, in
here was sold from I"laTTlpton | V/}-jich fire is used, with full power to cause
Roads and ordered to Plliladel- ; such alterations and improvements in Hues,
stove pipes, chimneys, etc.. that they may
deem necessary for the public safety.
Sec. 5 'Hie chief engineer shall have
It has been decided to pay the j sole command over all the members of the
debts of Archbishop Purccll of Fire Department, and overall persons who
ai ,, 1 r • 11 •,- maybe preseut at a fire, and shall take
Ohio in tile only fair and lcgltl-|pruper measures for the extinguishment of
mate way in which they can be I fires, protection of property, preservation of
paid —by an appeal to the arch- !°rcler" aiK] observance of the laws, ordi-
. , , J ,. 1. T , nances and regulations respecting tires; and
bishop S coreligionists. It was it shall be the duty of the chief engineer to
at first suggested that a huge ; examine into the condition of the engines
lottrrv scheme ho rr<;nrteH fn and other fire apparatus, houses, &c.. be-
loner} scncme oe resorted to,;]ongin[; to (he different companicSi am, llsed
Dllt fortunately, this scandalous ; for the purpose of the Fire Department, as
method of paying the obligation i often as' circumstances may render it expe-
, i-,.i f 1 t dient, or whenever required to do so by the
received little, iavor. and was fire committee of the city council, and semi-
dismissed as inadmissible. ' annually to report the sare to said commit-
—n— | tee: also to cause a full description of the
Z. Chandler will soon lose all! sfIf ^lbe ofSe.0®ccrs
, -1 . . , ; ol the h ire Department to be published an-
boasts Oi self control, a no become absolu- , nuai y in such a manner as said committee
tely desperate ii Jefferson Davis: slir,n c1irect- If slia11 be moreover the duty
continues to treat his trade with i0'-"* »»<' »-
1794
1809
1820
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1848
1848
1850
1851
'853
1854
1857
1866
1866
1872
1875
1843
Total Assets Represented, - - - $150,090,000 00
Policies issued on all kinds of property in any part of the State.
The buying and selling of lands a specialty; city property for sale or rent. Orders
for SURVEYING. INVESTIGATING LAND TITLES, WRITING
DEEDS, &c., left at our office will have prompt attention by
J. W. SAYLES, COUNTY SURVEYOR.
Insurance Company, of N. A., Philadelphia,
North British & Mercantile, of London,
Eire Association, of Philadelphia,
Franklin, of Philadelphia, .
Union Marine & Eire, of Galveston,
Roger Williams, of Proviihnce, R. I
Connecticut, of Hartford,
Western, of Toronto, Ca
Continental, of New York,
Phoenix, of II irtford,
La Casse Generate, of I'aris, France,
Mobile Eire Department
Planters & Merchants, of Mobile,
Atlantic, of NtW York,
East Texas, of Tyler,
Mutual Life, of New York,
contemptious indifference. In
Chandler's estimation, a loud
blast from Davis' horn would be.
mit to said committee all returns made of of-
ficers, members and tire apparatus belong
ing to the respective companies, and all
other communications relative to the affairs
pany first arriving at the fire shall take com-
mand and perform the-duties of chief eugi-
neer.
Sec. 13 A meeting shall be held at least
every three months by the chief engineer
andiiis assistants, and the representatives
from each company, for the purpose of
considering the condition of the companies
and adopting such measures as will secure
the greatest efficiency in the I tepartment.
Sec. 14 All ordiances" and parts of or-
dinances in conflict with this ordinance, the
same be and are hereby repealed: and this
ordinance shall have force from and after its
passage.
Approved March 4th, 1879.
M. P. KERR, Mayor.
C. II. CarmsI-K, Secretary.
The following resolution was then adopt-
ed-
Beit resolved by the city council of the
city of Brenham—
Sec. 1. That the election herctolore
held at which R. A. Marvin was elected
chiel", and 11. E. Lockett 1st assistant engi-
neer, be and hereby is declared valid, and
of the Fire I). partment. To keep fair and lhat they continue in office until the 4th
J. McFi ELAND'S
SANTA CLAUS
HEADQUARTERS.
I beg to inform tin public that I have on
hand, and am daily receiving the
best assorted lot of
| IE£oXid£vy" Goods
F.VEK IN THE CITY, AT
PRICES TO SUIT TI1E TIMES.
Dolls in endless variety, Tea sets, in china,
tin and Britania from ten cents to two
dollars per set; Tin Toys, Trunks,
Wagons, Preainbulators, Cabs, Hob-
by Horses. Rocking and Nursery
Chairs, Wash sets, household
and Kitchen Furniture.
worth a good many votes, and I exact rolls of the respective companies, i Monday in June ^next, or until their suc-
the principal object of Repub- j lu; rePort snid committee:
1 1 ' " and he shall also report to sam committee
iican onslaugh on the old gen- all accidents by fires
which lt.ay happen
thptvnf ruw! thu
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY
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COUNTY OFFICERS.
J. D. McAdoo, County Judge.
Carl Schutze, Ccunty Attorney.
J. L. Moore, District Clerk.
Hugh M. Lewis, County Clerk.
J. ii. Hutchinson, Sheriff,
t'. Asbeck, County Treasurer.
J. W. Sayles, County Surveyor.
Joe Hoffmann, Tax Assessor.
R. A. Horvin, Tax Collector.
County Commissioners—Thomas Piiears
J. F. Winklemati, R. J. Moore, J. C. Cain.
PRECINCT OFFICERS.
C J. t 1 1st Precinct—Dr. J. J. Wyatt, Justice;
tound 111 abundance 111 \V esternj Alfred Cee, Constable.
2nd Precinct—-John Carlisle, Justice, J.
A. Traylor, constable.
3rd Precinct—II. L. McClung. Justice, O.
Crazier, constable.
4th Precinct—Branch A. Watson, Justice;
Texas.
— George Rogers, son of a
Dallas carriage maker, suicided
at Fart Worth A fair but frail
woman refused to accompany
him to Dallas and he swore if
tlemcil is to provoke him to use |wilhin the city, and causes thereof, and the
1 .1 . 1 . • . 1 , 1 number and description of the buildincs de-
words that can be twisted and j stroM with the n[imes of t, e owners& aiul
distorted into campaign litera- I occupants and an estimate of the losses by
I the same.
j Sec. 6 The Foreman shall have com-
^ m ( ; mand at all limes of the members,-employes
| and apparatus under his command, belong-
i ing to their respective companies, and shall
I cause to be executed with promptness and
dispatch all orders of the chief engineer,
when given in dischgarge of their duty.
They shall cause their apparatus, hose, etc,
to be kept at all times in good working or-
der, the engine house in a cleanly condi iion.
It shall be their duty to preserve order at
i all times in their respective companies, and j
1 require and enforce a strict compliance with 1
j the city ordinances relating to fires, the!
] rules and regulations of the Fire Depart-1
I ment, and the by-laws of their respective
' companies. They will keep fair and cxact
rolls of their respective companies, and ac-
j counts of all property entrusted to the care
; of the several members of their respective
| companies and of all absence and tardiness
; among the same, which rolls are always to
cessors are elected and qualified.
Sec. 2. Tliatlhe companies p.ioceed in
atcordance with law, to elect a second as-
sistant enginoer for the unexpired term.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall have force
and effect from and after its passage.
Approved March 4th, 1879.
M. P. KERR, Mayor.
Attest: C.H.CARLISLE, Secretary.
K. E. L U 1! N
lu'itbt Corner 1'uliUc Xijhmi ,
DEALER IN PURE
Willis McMalion, constable.
5th Precinct—W. T. Willie, Tustice;
A. Mayo, constable.
(i.
she didn'c he'd die
boots on. He took
and kept his word.
CITY OFFICERS.
Monroe P. Kerr, Mayor.
W. P. Doran, Marshal.
J • W. Hackwprth, Assessor and Collector.
R. L. Bassett, Treasurer. •(.
C. II. Carlisle, Ci'y Secretary
Aldermen—ist wa:d, R. lloflman, 2nd
days ago a negro 1 ward, J. F. Parks; 3rd ward, E. Reichardt;
N
AND
with his
morphine
— Some
v.'oman at L..mpasas threw
infant into a well. There was ^ , y
evidence against her but: i'/1IjIjIjS Ell 1 .
no
be subject to the ordtr of the fire commit
! tee of the city council. They shall make to
the chief enginem true returns of all num-
bers of their respective companies, an ex-
; act inventory of all the property in their
| possession and the state, and condition of
j the same whenever called on by said engi-
i neer to do so. They shall cause their en-
: gine or truck houses to be opened whenev-
! er the chief engineer desires to inspect
■ them.
Sec 7 The chief engineer shall make
| quarterly reports to the city council of the So & l)e|.fum',n, Sundries, &
j number oi companies belonging to the I)e~ | 1 . ^
pattment, the number of members belong- Prescriptions Carefully compounded
ing to each company, and the conditions Of j a 'l0lirs <laY cr night.
the apparatus and buildings, together with ' Agent for the ■ celebrated Boonekam
any information in connection with his of- \ bitters.
fice which may be beneficial to the city or j
the Department, and shall be subject to the j rp] j p UllICIv
j orders of the mayor.
Sec. '8 Each of the Department officers
Vases, Eoliemian 1 Flint Glass,
Silvered, Opal, Alabaster and Ruby- Chi-
na and Glass Mugs, Gift Cups, Toilet
Sets, Smokers Sets, Tobacco Boxes, Match
Safes, jkc.
STEREOSCOPES AND VIEWS,
The cheapest lot of
CUROMOS
in the State, (framed). Sheet Pictures,
Mottoes, Reward and Visiting cards. A
full line of McLoughiins [uvanile Books,
Alpabetand Kindergarten blocks, Dissect-
ed Maps, &.c. Complete line of all standard
P«f^TS,Binr.K IIY.11N WO PRAY-
ER, HOOKS, MASONIC AXJDODO
FELLOW JUANUELiS,
School Books, Mark Twain's
Celebrated Scrap Book, Pho-
tograph and Autograph Al-
bums, Writing Desks and
WORK BOXES,
Staple and Fancy Stationery; a good as-
sortment of l.eroy W. F; iichilds'
JO lOLTET GrGSn jG0LD F,:NS- I'KNCILS & CHARMS.
Ink stands of pressed and cut glass, cast
and rubber; games of all kinds.'
!VIusieal instruments,
CID2MICAjE,B,
All the principal Patent Medicines, Toile
some persons being dissatisfied I . Miss Cora IleHensworth respectfully in- ; shall wear a hat to bfprocured'by hhns'elf, \ LIVERY, I' EED
vent tn 'ipr Imncu 1,-- LnA.nj vttfs the ladies ot ltrcnham and surround- to distingue h him from the officers of the _ wl_ .
,,cnt tr ll0Us-- "er hll.,band ; ing country to, examine her graiid display company, on which shall be marked their SAZeE STABInE?
was at home; an altercation en-'° eSt ?iy'.es °/ Millinery, which she is i respective offices. They shall also carry a:
. ' i now purchasing in the Eastern markets, speaking trumpet. ' I
sued; nre-arms were used and [Opening oa April 1st, over C. t;. Couch's ! Sec. 9 In all cases of fird, the .chicf en-;
store, Lienham, I exas. mchtjdsm ^gineer shall have sole control of every coin-;
pany belonging to the, fire department, am'
two men were wounded.
— At Rockdale on St
Schaltz "went crazy
(Nejivly oyj>0£(tl ihe Melntyre lIutiM )
Main street, Brenham, Texas.
unday
last, one
from the effect of benzine, and,
having a large pistol tried- to
shoot everyone in sight. Hel
kept officers at bay and could
Barnes House,
Ccmer Ma ne Street and Texas Avenut
Houston, Texas.
, of till the engines and apparatus belonging i POTTER & WHITE, Proprietors,
I thereto, and any officer refusing or neglect- j
j ing to .obey the lawful order of said engin-1 ., , ...
j r nm, ,l« fined i„ . H,„ not hS.?''."A
j twenty-live dollars upon conviction before | pirjWLl tu t'urui^h t 11 > i't alio ti !;< a in purt
the ma'
'or.
ht'til tin*:
I «>l thf Statf".. Horsps bought r.iid sold, e
Sec.'io AH persons at a fire shall five; the day, w^|c or month on lllwara
„• i • , •. 1 ■ it , , twats. Give vwtttHfti.
The Old Capitol Hotel rebuilt and ur- T m tsllPP«cs.sing it when called upon 4o .
nished with entire new furniture. Line 11
.sample rooms, and especial iiUcnlion tc ! P 1 I Ir'-I • c;p.ii'tmcnt. ar>
only ba captured alter he had traveling commercial gentlemen. j ing or iivgmu.ig to ren'ler
been shot in the leg. When he: J',iAkNKS- T'l'opH<-,ori
\ iolm-:, CmMrs, Banjoes, Accordians, in
rim11up lie National Acconlian, which
is u.f.nted to be the best made;
lis if;, Hiumonicas, Bugles,
1' lies ami Drums. Pock-
et and Table Cutlery.
LaiajiM, (iiandallcrs, liiinids,
Wji I- and Chimneys, at the lowest figures.
'I eilct Soap, Perfumery, Hair Clothes and
Tooth finishes. Pictures framed to order.
Call ami see for yourselves, no trouble to
show goods. novsSd nn
aucril—tf.
PETER LOISELLE, Stewar
got sober he said he .did not
know anything about what he!T^AUSTINOKIBER,
had done. n . '
Dealer in all kinds of
y one refits* j Copartnership Notice.
h assistance! The undersigned have this day entered
j Sna,I ftpoii conviction before-the mry9r\j'e| into a copartnership untler the
j fined not than live nor more than' fifty ; t:rm 0f Recker & Wei.s for the i
dolhrs,
Jerome Bonaparte, grand- i
nephetv of Napoleon, long a res-;
ilent of Baltimore and practicing
luvyer there, "is in the hands
of his friends" for the vacan
position of United States judge.
HOME-MADE CANDY
FUEKH EVJEUY DA V
Next door to Giddings & (;iddings' Bank
octndm3 BRENHAM, TEX.
S ;c. 12 The assistant engineer shall on- | B
vey Ihe orders of the chief to the foreman 1 ' *
of the different companies, and perform all
duties he may remure of them, and in case
of the absence of the chief engineer, the
first assistant, and in his absenee'the se :-ond
assistant, and in case of the absence of all
i 'f the engineers, the foreman of the com- ! I'atrona^e sotici
i
by him.
Brenham, March I, 1879-dp.
G. SMITH,
ate
name and
purpose on
„ . i . i carrying on the butcher business. All ae«
Sec 11 Ihe chief engineer and assist- C0UIlt, to the 1st of March are payable to
■ ants shall be cx^jflicto marshals of the city jr# \y# Becker, and all liabilities to trint i
at all tires, and the duet en inter, or ,m ; will. paid hy ilim, y. W. Bgcm
I his absence, his assistant, if, in his opinion;, y Wi- t-,.
; necessary to prevent the spread of lire, may
' „ j n •' n *i . i order any building or fence to be blown
ip 3i!'] Ooiesiis Fruits, &ifl/,|,-°r°i^r^e amoved.
SADDLE-TREE MAKER,
Brenham, Texas
All roders filled prfir.iptiy at living prices
KiU 0'M Ar €0.
Have received an immense fresh stock 01
Fancy (/rosries, •
Oymtd'a,
LbV»:rr«.
C'S Vll't,
iiltrtm,
Siu'cHiica,
I'OII<>»! Ill,in,
Ilollniict IlerrJiipM.
P'ekldi Willi Hiilnion,
1>1 ii^dii't{ Sittd tni x.
laipoitfd Mjccsc aihI Sausage,
T'irie I.kjtiorS for Medical purposes. Im-
ported Wines. Ales and Porter, Cigars*and
obncco. Give us a call.
F. M A'I'cilKT'l'."
J.
ecu
«
Sftrpou atf! Physician
Brenham, Texas.
infoiwo.^ln old Mfttds nf iliU
l it," Hint vtwin]ty that he tin.. nv-uiViC'l j<iat'iti'f
1«t the I'riijibcton luav-'O.';*
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