Brenham Weekly Banner. (Brenham, Tex.), Vol. 39, No. 10, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 9, 1905 Page: 5 of 8
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CLUB.
CENTURY
vbterah's meeting
SUDDEN DEATH.
PERSONAL MENTION.
fROrCSSIONAL OAKUM
Intelligence.
The United Charities helped a
destitute woman with two chil-
dren to Giddings last Friday.
Only fourteen marriage li-
censes were issued by our county
clerk during the month of Pebru-
ary.
There were 150 chattel mort*
gages filed for reoord with the
county clerk during the month of
February- _
The Brenham Brick Company
are working under full time in
an earnest endeavor to keep up
with increased orders.
The indications are that an in-
creased aoreage will be planted
in corn and other forage crops in
this county this year.
The remains of Rev. J. M. Cal-
loway, who died in Galveston last
Thursday, were interred in Prai-
rie Lea Cemetery last Friday af-
ternoon.
Plum and peach trees are
blooming out rapidly and with
no further oold weather, the pros-
pects for a good fruit crop are
flattering.
Judge Sinks posseseos a re-
markable record. He has never
lost a day from duty since he has
been district judge on account of
Bickness or from other causes.
TWENTIETH
The sympathy of friends is ex-
tended John M. Mathis, Esqr., at
the loss of his father, who died
at his home in Pittsburg, Camp
county, last Saturday morning.
Planters are pushing farming
operations during the fair weath-
er, and hundred's of acres have
been seeded down in corn and
Irish potatoes during the past
week.
Mrs. H. Thiel entertained a
number of her friends at her
home in the northeast part of
the city last Friday, in honor of
hersister, Mrs. Penman,of Elgin,
who is here visiting her.
Mink trapping is becoming
"quite a profitable industry along
the streams in this county, and
a number of persons are engag-
ing in the business, and report
fine success. The skins now
bring fancy price.
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The report is now curfent that
work on the new Union depot
will begin about the middle of
April and pushed to speedy com-
pletion; and, that when finished
the building will be a credit to
the city. Let us hope that this
prediction may prove true.
Mr. Oscar Beaumier has ac-
cepted the position of engineer at
the Brenham Cotton Mills. Oscar
having been reared in a foundry
under the tutilage of his father is
thoroughly well acquainted with
the operation of maohinery, and
th^j^ill was fortunate in securing
hie services.
Dr. J. W. Applewhite, an old
eohoolmate and fellow soldier of
the Banner man, is in the city on
a visit to friends and relatives for
the first time in twenty years.
The Doctor resides at Hazel Dell,
Comanche county, and repre-
sents that country in a prosper-
ous condition.
In Juetioe Chappell's court last
Friday morning Louis Laoy was
arraigned on two charges, one
for train hopping and for, dis-
turbing the peace, and was ad-
judged guilty and fined in both
cases.
Leslie Nichols was also- ar-
raigned for train hopping and
given the minimum fine and tax-
with the cost.
said that the Rod and Gun
have made some much
improvements on their
rounds near Stone. Alterations
nd improvements are being
jade on boat houses, bath
louses and a club house which,
*hen completed, will be the
prettiest and most convenient
they have ever had. Fishing in
the lake is now at its best and
some fine catches have been
made by members of the olub.
eeded
They Were Royaliy Entertained by
W. W. Searcy last Week.
The doors of the cosy cottage
of Hon. W. W. Searcy, corner of
Market and Aoademy streets,
were thrown open on the after-
noon of March 1, the occasion
being the entertainment by Mrs.
Searcy of the members of the
Twentieth Century Club, an or-
ganization composed of some of
Brenham's brightest and most
intellectual women. Mrs. Robin-
son of Hempstead was a gueat of
honor. Mrs. Searcy was ably
assisted in the duties of enter-
taining by Misses Searcy and
Mattfe Harrison.
The nature of the entertain-
ment was conducted on a some-
what different plan from those
heretofore tendered this society.
Each guest was requested to
bring with them a picture of some
literary character or old master
which resulted in assembling a
regular art gallery of the pictures
of these old artists that was
really oaptivating and instruc-
tive, affording a fine scope for
the mind to dwell and meditate
upon.
Thel guests were invited into
the dining hall when a eumptous
four-courselunoheonwas served,
after which all returned to the
parlors, where a mimic school was
inaugurated, with the hostess of
the evening as conductor.
There was a recitation in the
original Greek from "The llliad,"
one thesis treated of Calculus
and shades and shadows; one
lady told of the astronomical ef-
fect of an eclipse of the ihoon on
the remotest star; ending with a
debate on how many cycles of
time would elapse before the
earth again became without form
and void. It was a solemn con-
clave and the pupils handled
their subjects with ease and
erudition, rendering the exer-
cises intensely interesting and
instructive.
Mies Kate ^Estee, the accom-
plished pianist, contributed sev*
eral classical selections during
the evening, which added much
to the success of the entertain-
ment. _
WashingtoajBirthday Party.
About Beventy-five-.couplee of
the youth of the city attended a
Washington birthday party at the
residence of Hon. and Mrs. D. C.
Giddings la6t Thursday night.
The entertainment was given by
his accomplished daughter, Miss
L'nda, in honor of her guest,
Miss Minnie^JWettermark, of
Naoogdoches. The invitations
to the function JJwere neat and
unique, being;|miniature paper
hatchets, upon;which was writ-
ten the date of„»the entertain-
ment.
Euchre was announced as
a feature of the entertainment;
quite a number of experts were
seated around tables and the
games wereggentered into with
spirit and animation. At the con-
clusion of the contest the result
showed that Miss Bessie Wilkins
had captured firstjfprize, a beau-
tiful poster; Mr. Edward Healy
had won first gentleman's prize,
an elegant stamp box; Mrs.
Frank L. Shoemaker was the
winner of the lone hand prize,
consisting of a sterling silver
blotter, and Mi&s Johnnie May
Pennington won the booby prize,
a small hatohet.
After the result of the games
had been announced refresh-
ments, consisting of cream and
eake were served. The cream
was decorated in the national
colors.
Miss Wettermark, who is an
expert pianist, favored the as -
semblage with several choice se-
lections for which she was highly
complimented. Miss Linda, the
charming nostess, captivated the
audience with her rendition of
•'Alexander," which was bo lus-
tily applauded aa to call for its
repetition
The entertainment w'.ll long be
remembsred by those present >s
one of the most pleasant soc a
unotlon of the season.
Preparation tor Waul'a Legion Reunion at
Brenham Well Under Way.
A joint meeting of Washington
Camp No. 239, U. C. V., and
Brenham Tom Green Chapter,
U. D. C , was held last Saturday
afternoon, and was called to or-
der by Commander Rankin, who
stated that the object of the
meeting was to confer with a
delegation from Waul'a Legion
with reference to the holding of
their annual reunion in conjunc-
tion with Washington Camp on
San Jaointo day.
Comrade Lasch suggested that
April 21st was GooGVriday, and
moved that the celebration be
held this year on April 20th,
which, on motion, duly seoonded,
was adopted by unanimous vote.
Commander Rankin stated that
he had some conversation with
several members of Waul's Le-
gion with reference to the nature
of the entertainment, and that
they suggested a picnic barbecue
as being the most appropriate.
After some discussion of the
question it was determined to
adopt the suggestion, and the
celebration will therefore par-
take of the nature of a barbeoue
picnic, the people of Brenham
and vicinity being invited to par-
ticipate in making a success of
the entertainment.
On motion, duly seconded, the
Daughters of the Confederacy
were given full charge and man-
agement of the tables and the
arranging and management of
the dinnor.
It being the sense of the meet-
ing that Commander Rankin ap
point the preliminary committees,
the following committees were
named:
On Meats—W. J. Otto, chair
man; C. Albert, Welcome; F.
Pfeffer, Kenney; Henry Meyer,
Prairie Hill; E. G. Neinast, Gay
Hill, and J. T. Lott, Washington
On Finance—Ben S. Rogerc,
D. C. Giddings, A. Wangemann,
F. W. Schuerenborg, H. F. Huhlt
and Henry Grote.
On Water and Grounds—J A
Wilkina, H. E, Booker, F. Lange
and T. F. Matchett.
On Tables—F. B. Wiebusch,
Aug. Pflughaupt, W. S. Burnett,
Frank Gieaecke.
Prof. J C. Neu, of Blinn Col-
lege, was eleoted orator of the
day
On motion of Miss Katie Hutch-
inson, J. G. Rankin was elected
to deliver the address of welcome.
On motion of Mrs. J. B. Wil-
liams, duly seconded, Miss Katie
Hutchinson was elected chairman
of the program committee, with
full power to name her assist-
ants.
There being no further busi-
ness the meeting adjourned sub-
ject to call of the Commander.
Colored Summer Normal.
The colored Teaohers Institute
met in Brenham last Saturday
and effected an organization of
the Brenham 8ummer Normal In-
stitute for oolored teachers by
electing Prof. Sam C. McCoy,
principal of the Brenham Color-
ed Publis Schools, as conductor,
under whose management last
year's Normal was the largest
ever held in Brenham.. 'An effort
however, will be made to increase
the attendance during the comiDg
session.
Hew Depot,
A letter from Superintendent
Coppage of the Santa Fe railway
company to 8tation Agent E H.
Barnett, states 'that arrange-
ments had been effected with the
Houston and Texas Central Rail-
way in reference to the construc-
tion of the new Union depot in
Brenham, and that work on the
same would be commenced on or
about March 15th—next week.
Whether or not this is another
false alarm, remains to be seen.
The Ola Bidwell concert com-
pany appeared at Lusk Hall
Mi nday evening, under the
Auspioee of the United Charities
Assoo ation, to a fair audience,
who speak very flatteringly of
the entertainment, v
F. Foehler, a Retired Farmer Expired at
Dr. Lenert's Sanitarium.
About 5 o'clock last Friday
evening, Mr. F. Foehler, a prom-
inent resident of this city, died
quite suddenly at Dr. Lenert's
sanitarium where he had been
taken for treatment by several
friends, to whotn he had com-
plained of feeling badly. He
walked into H. C. Hodde's store,
sat down; one of the clerks no-
ticed that he looked pale and
nervous and inquired the cause.
Mr. Hodde thought his ailment
due to excessive smoking and
bathed his face in cold water,
which somewhat revived him,
and M walked upstairs to Dr.
Lenert's office, with the assist-
ance of friends, where he laid
down. The cold sweat began to
burst from his forehead. Dr.
Lenert began work on him at
once, but in epi*« of all that
could be done fur him he grad-
ually grew worse, His wife was
summoned and reached his bed-
side but a few seconds before he
expired. The bursting of a small
blood vessel in the head was the
assigned cause of death.
Mr. Foehler wa8 born in Weh-
den, Germany, March 14, 1845,
and was therefore, at the time of
his demise, 59 years, 11 months
and 19 days of age. He came to
this oountry with his first wife,
who was a Miss.Riohter, in about
1873, settling in this county, en-
gaging in farm life, at which he
has been very successful, ac-
quiring a competency years ago
and retiring. Three children were
the result of his first marriage,
namely, Fritz, William and
Henry, all grown, two of them
residents of this section.
After the loss of his first wife,
he was married thu second time
to Miss Klussmann about twenty
years ago, and one child, about
two years of age, Anita, with hie
wife, survive.
He has a sister and brother in
Baltimore, Md,
In addition to the relatives
mentioned he has a host of
friends throughout the county
who will learn of his death with
deep regret.
His funeral took place from
the family residence in the south-
ern part of the city at ^our
o'clock Saturday afternoon, and
was attended by a large number
of friends and relatives, and his
remains were interred at Prairie
Lea cemetery.
A Quiet Wedding.
Married, at the residenoe of
the bride's mother in this city
laat Thursday afternoon, Rev.
Langner officiating, Mr. C. F.
Tesch, of Bellville, to Miss Annie
Meisner.
The groom ia a prosperous
young druggist of Bellville, while
the bride is one of Brenham's
prettiest and most popular young
ladies, and the Banner joins a
host of friends here in wishing
them bon voyage o'er the placed
waters of the matrimonial sea.
Our School Land.
It having been reported that
Mr. Metcalfe, the former lessee of
the Washington county school
lands has refused to turn over
the lands, together with the im-
provements thereon, to the new
lessee, the commissioner's court
has authorized Judge Curry to
employ counsel and get posses-
sion on the 15th of May, when
his lease exxpires.
Revival Meeting.
Brother Abe Mulkay, the great
Methodist evangelist of Corsi-
cana, reached Brenham last Fri-
day, where he ia conducting a
scries of meetings at the Gid-
dings Memorial church on South
Baylor street.
Friends of Rev. Warner B
Riggs in this county will regret
to learb of his death, which oc-
curred at Austin March 2nd, from
Bright's disease.
Mr. Simon Endel is preparing
to a ore his family to Nsw Or*
lean?, where he has secured a
position.
Miss Clara Wilson has returned
to Dallas.
Mrs. Sadie Goodloe is visiting
friends in New Orleans.
Dr. Carl Morriss is visiting
friends at Reieel, McLennan
county.
Hon. Ben S. Rogers ia attend-
ing the Grand Lodge of Odd Fel-
lows in Houston.
Editor C. B. Gillespie," wife and
child of Houston, spent Sunday
here visiting relatives.
Mr. L. C. Schilling, of Burton,
was an appreciated visitor to the
Banner sanotum last Tuesday.
Mr. B. A. Wateon, of Burton,
was here Monday on business
connected with the district court.
Attorneys Sam Brewer and W.
I. Glenn of Bellville, were here
Monday attending District Court.
Miss Maggie Tottenham, of
Sempronius, is in the city, a
guest of her sister, Mrs. T. J.
Pier.
Mrs. Maud H. Rankin and
children left for Temple last Sat-
urday and will make that city
her future home.
Rector Called
Rev. Marlin Bird, formerly of
Galveston and late of Taylor, has
accepted a call as Rector of St.
Peters Church, and the member-
ship are to be congratulated on
securing the services of the Rev.
Bird, under whose wise super-
vision it is expected that renewed
life and exertion will bo inau-
gurated in church work.
At a meeting of the members
of the Berlin school community,
held last Sunday afternoon, the
resignation of Prof, J, F. Wendt
C.5 teacher w&9 accepted; and,
on motion, hie brother, Prof. T.
G. Wendt, was elected ae hia
successor, after which the fol-
lowing gentlemen were elected
as school trustees for said com
munity for the ensuing year:
F. Kromer, president; R. Menk,
secretary; C. Rippenhaugen,
treaeurer.
Last Saturday evening at the
Methodist Parsonage Rev. L. M.
Fowler united Mr. G. G. Grabow
and Miss Florence Rogers in the
holy bonds of matrimony. The
marriage appears to have been
a genuine surprise even to the
parents and families of the bride
and groom; however, congratu-
lations were none the less sin-
cere.
Efforts are being made to se-
cure the location of the "Knights
of Pythias Widows and Orphan's
Home" in Brenham. A special
meeting of the Commercial Club
was held Wednesday rooming
and steps taken to co-operate
with the local lodge here in the
matter.
A colored band from the Prai-
rie View Normal Institute visited
Brenham last Saturday and gave
an entertainment at Lou Clark's
Hall in Camptownon Saturday
night, which was largely attend-
ed by colored people, and the
performance is said to have been
quite creditable.
Attention is directed to change
in the advertisement of Mr. H
F. Hohlt, fne of Brenham's most
progressive merchants, in this
issue. His stock of confirmation
costumes are complete and
cheaper than ever.
Reported that the membership
of St. Peter's Episcopal church
here contemplate the erection of
a neat two-story Parsorage on
the rear end of their lot, corner
Vulcan and St. Charles streets.
In the Masonic Lodge last Sat-
urday night degrees were con-
ferred on several candidates from
Somerville by Judge Beli, of Bell-
ville.
CASTOR IA
For Infant# and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
R. E pennington. H. o. SCHtJtZ.
PENNINGTON & SCHULZ,
Attorney and Connse!or-at-Law,
Brenham, Teias.
Office—Upstairs over First National Bank.
J. I). CAMPBELL.
LAWYER,
Roam 16, Keith Building,
Braumont, Tjsxab.
Will practice in all the State and Federa
Courta. 1 ean al»o put you "next" on eome
fine deals in oil, oil lande. rice lands, timber,
mid other interesting proposifions.
B. 8. ROGERS,
Al'TOBJiEY AT LAW
Office—Second floor ttral>«r tltilldlnu
I'ra-nuiw in all the Courts of the State.
\\r W. RANKIN,
-tVttcrnoy-at-Xja.'w,
Caldwell, Texas.
£)R. J. B. BURDETT,
practice limited to thb
EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT
Brenliaiu, Texas.
Office—Over Tristram's Drug Store.
P. D. BARNHILI,
SURGEON AND PHYSICIAN
HrenhtttJi, Texan,
Calls answered day or ni^ht. Office at J.
Tristram's Drug Store. Itesidence 'Phone
No. 5. 8 rings.
Dr. Emily Shedd,
Homeopathic Physician.
Office on Sonthwcst Street, at residence ©
Miss Julia Uoberson.
bbenham, texao.
GO TO THE -
Manufacturing
i Company
for Your
IK WORK. BATH TUBS, CISTERNS,
PUUMBIMQ ami)
W&fAfK A/ORX A OMGIALTV'
Work Done with Neatness and Oltmtfl
AKID PUl.LV OUAMAMT8KD.
Casino Lunch StantL
Wo keep 011 band Imported Sau»
sago, Hamburger Eel, Imp. SwisB
Cheese, Sardalle, Herrifigr, etc., and
uro prepared to furnish the best
lunches In the city. In uur Restaur
rant we furnifih meals at 25 oente
each. HUTER BROS
Proprietors.
1. j. mm, Jr., & ce.
Bakers mid
Confectioner
—DEALERS IN—
rruit3tNuts, Confections,Cigars
Brenham, • Texas
Hay Bread furnished l'or Pitmen, Barbe-
cues and Celebrations on short notice. Also-
noted for fine Ice Cream and Hoda.
^arsBsarsesm^N.^fvws'
FISCHER BROS.
BUTCHERS,
Dealers in
Livk-Stook
AMD SAUSAOa
Manofacturebs
H'flllhailrl, T«ih.
Hlgheat Market Price F»ld
Marketable Stock.
ELITE
I Barber-Shop,
C. S. STOKES, Proprietor
West SlJe ot Square, Brenham, Tex.
HOT AND COLD BATHH.
A Wonderful Discovery,
A Sure Curs for Asthma.
Bears the
Signature of
A 60 Dajs Treatment will Ut nvim»
You of its Worth-
Price for Treatment, $10 00.
Write to Sam II, Rankin, Brenham, wfia;
he thinks ot the core.
In order to introduce thi« Asthma Cure we
will aend a trial bottle—15 (loses, enough for
I5 days—free of charge to the first Asthma
suffeier in o»ch county in the State that ap-
plies for it. Prepared and for tale only by
The Brenham Asthma tore Company,
P. O. Box 225. Brenham, Texat.
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I am now prepared to do up all
kinds of fine curtains at 25 cents
per pair. Also clean men's suite
at 75 cents per suit, and will ap- -
preoiate your patronage.
Mas. E B. McOc
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