Brenham Daily Banner. (Brenham, Tex.), Vol. 12, No. 4, Ed. 1 Wednesday, January 5, 1887 Page: 4 of 4
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«oi Paris, th« driver of the
Exchange hotel 'bin, says it was
not him bat the driver of the 'bus
for the Central boose that was
racing on Monday evening.
v* Kjbxk having engaged several
experienced artists, is now manu-
facturing new varieties of candies.
On Tuesday morning the ground
was covered with sleet and a driz-
zling rain with occasional showers
fell WF day, making the weather
chilly and very disagreeable.
To the Merchants.
in order to utilize my capacity
whioh I have increased, I have
made a great reduction on stick
candy. P. Kiber.
Personal.—Capt. Carver B.
Gline, business manager of tbo
Bunch of Keys company was in the
city yesterday arranging for the
appearance of the oompany hore
on the 12tt|fnii^ -
foati',, 1 " i,.
DiBD.-SOn the 4th inst. Emma
Carrie, infant daughter of Ifr. and
Mrs. Hugh J|. Lewis.
The fune^l wtl! take place from
their resideboe at 10 a. m. to-day.
Much aympatby is expressed for
the berdaVed parents.
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M. Kahj*, optioian of Houston,
is in the eity for the purpose ol
introducingfls patent tinted eye-
lassos. He can be found at the
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xchange hotel or will call on any
perpon wishing to consnlt him.
The Knife.—On Monday night
John Mason and another negro,
whose name could not be learned,
had ^4gbt*t or near the "Bzr'l
ho Ufa." Mason, it is, said hit the
neg& ovw the head with a chair
or something' when be drew bis
knj^jtod'i cut Mason in tbo face,
hofq *od body. Mason is not
dangerously wounded. No arrests
were made]; it being a friendly
fight Mason made no complaint
against the knife.man.
Seed Potatoes,
In store and to arrive one thou-
sand barrels Landreth's and
genuine Northern seed potatoes;
Extra early Vermont, Early Rose,
Eariy tJobdrich; Snow Flake and
Peerless. s
H. Fisher.
Barry and Fay, the Irish come-
dians appear at the opera house on
Friday evening. The Jackson-
ville^ Fla-j Morning News says:
"P®fiPj w^° *enk ^ the opera
hope early Jast night were sur-
prised to see so large an audience
already gathered and thfeir sur-
prise was increased as the crowd
kept elbowing its way in until
every seat was filled. The
doubtedly bad more
n it for the managers than
•us one this season."
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Council Proceedings.
Regular meeting of the city
council held January Sd, 1887.
Present, J. A. Wilkins, mayor;
aldermen, Abbott, Nelson, Harri-
son and Butler.
Minutes of regular meetings held
December 6th, and 20th, 1886, read
and approved.
Petition of B. H. Bassett asking
that free tuition for his children
be granted. On motion the peti-
reoeived.
children be re-
in the free sohools iron)
January 1, 1887, and that any tul-
dus by him is hereby remit-
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gas has been discovered
ng quantities in- nineteen
nd territories of the union.
gns*Vfi*nipWhicS. having
a capital of «21,000,000, are doing
a successful business in the west-
ern part of Pennsylvania.
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into
and iv young girl*
ir but ok ven years of age,
a Xenin (O.) store to get
weighed, and their combined
weight was 74t> pounds. Ono lady
weighed 171 pounds, ono 269, and
the third 210, wbilethe 11-year-old
girl weighed '105.—Cleveland
Leader.
A German writer holds that
while beer is a foe to grace and
sprighlline8s it is conducive to
solidity, and he records it as the
foundation of German superiority
among the powers ot Europe.
The Germans are making piano
cades of paper. They are creamy-
white and are said to improve the
tone in quality, though diminish-
ing its volume. They should be
popular in boarding-houses.
Bishop Herrick, of the Mormon
Church, has renounced polygamy
end moved to California with his
legal wife, having previously pro-
vided for the families of the three
other women upon whom ho has
turned his convened back.
According to Sam Jones it's got
bo now that if you steal $5 they'll
put you in jail, but if you steal
$10,000 they'll call j^ou colonel.
Miss Mary Johnston, who was
recently appointed elork of Mr.
Singloton's committee, library, was
the first woman ever appointed to
an office under congress.
Ed. Burke, middle weight cham-
pion of Arkansas, knocked out AI
Shaver of |Minneapolis with kid
gloves at Hot firings.
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It is thought that the succession
of Gen. Logan in the United States
senate rests botween Gov. Oglesby
and Chas. B. Farwell of Chicago.
The Early Settler's association
at Cleveland, O., is making ar-
rangements to put up a monument
in Monument park in honor of Gen.
Mo8os Cloveland, the founder of
that city.
Mr. Powdorly, in an interview at
Scranton, Pa., says there is no re-
volt against him among the Knights
ot Labor.
Dr. A. Suhler, of Waco, general
agent of ihe Equitable Life As-
surance Society of the United
States, Now York, is in the city
for the purpose of paying Mrs.
Martha Schramm 85000 insurance
upon the life of her lato husband,
F. J. Schramm. The claim was
filed only two weeks ago and is
paid without discount, notwith-
standing the right of the company
to withhold payment sixty days.
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We now offer to the retail trade
only, a nice line of Children's
School Shoes, worth from $1.00 to
$1.25, at 75 cents nr pair. " Also,
Men's and Boys' Boots .it 81.00
and $1.50 cheaper than regular
price. L. A. Ni^bAub,
Next door to theTOstoffioe.
H. Fisher,
Wholesale ager.t for Jteed's Gilt
Bdgo Tonic, Brenhum, Texas, a
safe medical DreDaration.
Arrived from Germany.—Linen
Table Cloths and Napkins,suitable
for Holiday nnd Wedding presents
at Wfrnf.r & Dobert's.
The choicest perfumer}', soaps,
hair, tooth and nail brushes aro to
be found, at K. E. Luhn.
Clothing at Cost.
Having determined to go
out of the clothing business
at once we offer our entire
stock of clothing at cost. Now is
the time to get bargains by calling
early. We mean business.
Voss Brothers.
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ordered
paid: Br en bam Banner, printing
The largest line of Cloaks,
Wraps, Newmarkets and Circulars
ever brought to the city at
Cohen Bros.
ner, tuition blanks, $1.50; Bren-
ham Banner, 500 warrants, $8.60;
F. W. Schuerenberg, blaoksmitb-
* T. C. Mallison, black-
.75; A. Meyer, lamp-
vj F. W. Wood, lumber,
Wood A Lew, lumber,
F. Estes, board bill,
Potter, dray, $82.60.
Gilder case re-
to the city attorney.
ofdty officers for Deo.
the finanoe com-
MNL_
report shows the
bind:
fend, $532.89; street ftiud
1.26; Bren bam Ban-
Stoves.—A car load of cooking
and heating stoves just received
by F. Lange.
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For Bent.
The store-room now occupied by
Neibuhr A Co., next to Post office.
Possession gives January 1. 87.
Jno. M. Key.
Previous to taking our semi-
annual stock, we will offer, on
Monday, January, 3, the re-
mainder of all our Black and
Colored Silks;
AT COST
FOrCaSh Onlv! Gulf- Colorado & Santa Fe R. R.
J THTX3 "1 Itiuinhig Solid Thrrmt^i Trains Betweei
My eiitire Stock of Goods,
All our fine Black and Col-1 comprising one of the Largest
and Best Selected Stocks in
the City. Nearly all New
Goods. Dress Goods, Silks,
ored Dress Goods;
All our Silk Circulars and
Newmarkets, Misses' and I Satines, Velvets, Trimmings,
Children's Cloaks at less than etc- Staples, Boots
„ , , and Shoes. Men's, Toutlis'
manufacturers' prices. and 1!o_V8, cl((t,lin? and 0ver.
Call early and secure bar- I coats, Gent's Furnishing
gams,
NEWBOUER BROS.
Bu&rffies.
I offer some of my buggies at
cost to mako room for new stock
soon to arrive. If you want a bug-
gy now is the time to buy. A full
assortment of all styles always on
hand at lowest prices.
C. W. Hess & Co.
Montlcello Whiskey.
A pure, genuine article, at
Lehmann's Saloon.
Decorated mirrors, celluloid sets,
and manicure oases, suitablo lor
Holiday Presents, at
ft. E. Luhn.
New Years Cards
an elegant selection at prices from
5 cents to fivo dollars at
II. Muller's Book Store.
Chase's Barley Malt Whisky is
freo from any trace of verdigris. It
ie the pu rest and richest stimulant.
Sold by Meyer A Bchroeder.
Cotton Seed Mulls!
The cheapest and best eattlo food
.—— ,UDU | known, can tie purchased of W. H
; general fond, $1,641.80 ; I Marshall, at Brenham Oil Mill.
•' °*7^2. I Hulls delivered in any part ol the
further business
nrned.
city.
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Bros., for your
Ifarmarketo and
save from #2 to 95.
Notice.—Parties desiring cotton
seed hulls can havo tbem delivered
anywhere within the city limits by
leaving their orders at my store.
Theo. Abrefpeck.
Ragging and Tics.
We have for sale a qntyitity of
bagging and ties and are offering
special inducements toginners and
merchants.
Brenham Oil Mill.
The only place in the city
genuine .Rogers Silverware is
O. M. Cornitius.
for
Call on
want to rent
dence.
For Bent.
W. H. Vinson,
a
if you
comfortable resi-
For Bent.
The dwelling house on Main
street now occupied by Mr. Carl-
ton ; possession givan January 1.
1887. Apply to A. Simon.
Lots for Sale*
Several handsome Residence lots,
a part of the Price homestead on
East Sandy street. Terms reasona-
ble ; apply to C. C. Garrett,
Valuable
For Sale.
for sale, near
property ]
Union depot and Central freight
depot. Call soon on W. H. Vinson.
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Parties desiring to make band*
some presents will do well to' ex-
amine oar line before purchasing
B. E. Luhn.
Goods, etc. All at actual
Cost. Call early and secure
bargains.
F. A. ELDRIDGE^
City Lots for Sale!
I offer for sale seven 'or eight choice resi-
dent lota, a portion of the Boulds Baker
homestead, at reasonable prices and on satis-
factory terms to early applicants.
Apply to JOHN T. BOWERS.
Notice.
Parties desiring cottonseed hulls
can have tbem delivered anywhere
within the city limits by leaving
their orders at my store.
Theo. Ahrsnbeck.
gal-
And Still Another.
Bring your cans and get 5
Ions of Brilliant oil for $.1
Harrison <k Stuckert
Handkerchiefs and glove boxes,
odor eases, and sachsl powders, at
B. B. Luhn.
Vienna Wurst.
Fisher A Weis now have their
steam sausage factory in lull blast,
and in addition to other varieties
of sausage, are making a very su-
perior article of Vienna sausage.
Give it a trial and be convinced.
At Cost
Alex Simon having a large stock
of clothing, carpets and dress
goods will sell the same at cost.
Boarding.—Mrs. Coleman and
Mrs. Gackenheimer are prepared
to accommodate boarders at No.
249 North Ant street.
GRAHAM & SHORT,
BUTCHERS,
Bronham - - Texsa,
Haveopenod a market near Union Depot,
where they propose to sell meats at 6 and 8
cents per poui d. All they ask is a trial, as
they claim to be the poor man's friend.
~ J L AMNIONS^
Merchant Tailor,
Northeast Cor.-er Public Square,
BRENHAM, TEXAS.
Suits and garments made to ordor and a
fit guaranteed.
W7H VINSON,
Lawyer, Land Agent
And Notary Public.
I have valuable farms for sale, also desira-
ble residences in the city.
OPERA HOUSE.
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Reichardt & Seelhorst, agents
for the celebrated Early Breakfast,
Bucks Brilliant, Darling Rival,
& Olive cooking stoves, also Fault-
less heating stoves for coal or
wood. Havo reduced the prices
on all. Every stove warranted.
Prompt attention paid to taking
down and putting up stoves.
For Sale.
My residence in the city of Bren-
ham including abont four acres of
land, all under fence. Apply to
Rurrs B. Allcorn.
ONE NIOHT ONLY,
Friday Evening Jan. 1.
THE ORIGINALS!
BARRY AND FAY
In the new version of
Irish Aristocracy.
HUGH FAY
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BILLY BA11RY
AS
MULCAHEY.
Supported by company of Metro-
politan Artists.
Admission $1; ga'lerv, 50c. Reserved Scats
on sale at Simon's store.
Jan. 12, BUNCH OF KEYS
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-Merchant Tailor.
J. L. Ammons, fashionable tailor,
keeps on hand a largo and com-
plete stock of foreign and domes-
tic cloths and cassimers of the
latest styles. He is prepared to
make garmonts or fnil suits at
short notice; a fit guaranteed.
Store in the Norton building, cor-
ner Main and Ant streets.
Notice.—Parties desiring cotton
seed hulls can have them delivered
anywhero within the city limits by
leaving their orders at my store.
Theo. Ahrenbeck.
Saddles & Harness.
Very cheap for cash.
C. W. Hess A Co.
Bed Rock Prices.
For the next 60 days my select
stock of Dry Goods will be sold at
Bed Kock prices. Grand clear-
ance sale in my olothing depart-
ment, as this immense stock must
t>e sold. R- Hon MAN.
Removal.
Dr. D. C. Williams has moved
his dental offieo to second story qf
the ZeiBs' block on Main street,
over Mailer's Book Store
January 1st, 1887.
Pickwick Club,
There will be a meeting of the
Pickwick club at tbe club rooms
on Thursday at 4 p. m. A full at-
tendance oi the members is re-
quested.
Holiday Novelties.
A complete and handsome
sortment of Toilet articles, co®*
prising many pew novelties, and
sold at lowest prices at
K. E. Luhh.
For Rent, „
The Plewellen residence on
West street. For terms apply to
H. Fisher.
Go to W, ft. Murphy's for
straight liquors, milk punches and
Running Solid Ttirontfh Trains Between
OIVIT [ GALVESTON BREN tiAM——FORT WORTH
nOTTTB ) To Lampasas, Brownwood, JCpleman and Ballinger,
THE FASTEST ROUTE from Brenham to Fort Worth, DALLAS,
Galveston and all Intermediate Points.
THE NEW ROUTE from Brenham to Houston Navasota, Mont-
gomery and Conroes. v
THREE TRAINS DAILY - HOUSTON TO GALVESTON.
direct coxnkction at fort woj*tji and dallas for ht
anll all points nokt1i fast and west.
LOUIS, El. paso
Movemozxt oi Trainsi •
Tbrongli Hail and Express! houthbouuU »r. IB 1*, breuli^m 0:59 a. in.
For further Information, connections Ac. apply to
j as. 8, CABK. Oen. Pas. Agt . Calvogtou.
J. O
st,CAN, Tlckot Art.,
Hrenhnni.
WOOD & LOW,
-DEALERS IN-
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Kentnciy Sorahmn Mills and iTaporatinu Fans,
Walter A. Wood Mowing Machines, Reapers,
Steel Tooth Hay RaUom. Etc.
Gullett's Gins, Feeders and Condensers.
Horse Power, Steam andl Hydraulic Cotton Presses.
Straub [Corn Mills,
STATIONERY AND PORTABLE STEAM ENGINES [AND BOILERS.
GENUINE GL1DDEN BARBED FENCE WIEE.
LUMBEB
Lumber, Shingles, Sash, Doors, Blinds»
Moldings and all kinds of building
material.
Brenham,
WOOD & LOW,
TexasJ
BROCKSCHMIDT & HOHLT,
DEALERS IN
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C3-K.OCEI2/Z3S3S,
Cigars, Tobacco, Crockery, Notions, Etc.
HOBTH SIDE PUBLIC SQUARE, BRESHAM, TEXAS.
Wo carry a largo and complete stock of general merchandise Butted to
the wants of country and city customers and are selling the
same at reasonable prices. All aro invited to call
and examine our stock and prices.
m- We pay the highest prices for cotton and all kinds of country
produce. '
H. FRANKE,
dealer ix
Geiiral HARDWARE.
STOVES,
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110LLC5/ AND TiNWARE
8hb, Hunters'
Beitisa^Asricnltiral
Implements, Etc. _
All binds of Tinners'. Gun and Locksmiths' Work and Kopairing
Promptly Executed.
ANT STREET, next door to H. Fisher, BRENHAM, TEXAS,
LUSK & PARKS,
Livery, Feed and
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UNDERTAKERS AND DIRECTORS.
large stock of ^
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Wood andMetalio
BUB1AL CiSIS 1CASK1TS.
Fine Hearse of Modern Style.
TEBHS SEASONABLE.
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rinks.
fgm§, ToiletArticles,''Etc
bovth bide public square
A tall supply of all the popubr patent medicine*
fumonHs sndea, variety. >hV.ici,
pounded at all boon, day or night.
brenham, teias.
Toilet articles and fine ner-
prescriptions careftilly and accurately
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Rankin, John G. & Levin. Brenham Daily Banner. (Brenham, Tex.), Vol. 12, No. 4, Ed. 1 Wednesday, January 5, 1887, newspaper, January 5, 1887; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth484883/m1/4/: accessed May 22, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Abilene Library Consortium.