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Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1881-07-21
Dement'S.

appointed admin
d. E. Sails, de-
term, 1881, Of the
Engton county. All
ms against said estate
10 present them for ac-
E and manner required
Tess, Brennan, Texas.
I. l. SAILS,
W. CHAPPELL.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1881-07-21
BRENNAN, TEXAS.

bkENffAAls lCAAo.
Special attention is called to the &c. tna.
we arc now representing the following COM
panies: La Conhance Fire Insurance cou:-
pany, Of Paris, France, with assets aInouls
ing to S7,sq5.66a n, Of which amour
S573,4Sa IS IS invested in U. S. * per Ct
Bonds for the protection Of American policy
holders The Lien Fire Insurance COM
pany of London, with total cash capital Of
S5,ooo,ooo and surplus to policy holders Of
SI,2335zS, Of which 5000, 900 is in U. S.
4 per cent bonds.
All losses in either company pronPtiy
adjusted and paid at the Office Of Dyer,
Beers & Kenison, general managersfor the
state Of Texas, Galveston.
SAYLES, ROBERTSON & CO.
ianI, 'Srd-wt Office in the Opera House.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1881-07-21

DR.. e. II. GALLEY

DR.. e. T. GALLEY
Would respectfully inform the citizens Of
Brenhzm and vicinity, that he has located
among them for the purpose Of practicing
his profession. Special attention given to
diseases of females and obstetrics,
Residence al the Randle place, north
west Of the Baptist church. ss
Office at los. Tristram's drug store.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1881-07-21
Lost.

led away, on the 9TH of
pme and very attract
flyer licked on blue ;
Ame of "Maydor."
ather collar, with
a a D ring stitched
exceedingly thank
rally any person IN
pr otherwise, Of his
{RY HAYNES,
dependence, Texas.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-22

On last Thursday evening quite a
.cene was enacted at the depot, in which
enc Of cur ore operators and gentleman
from Tyrone were The leading characters.
The Issue was the amicable arrangement
Of differences occasioned by the 6. f. T.
promising more money for s days work
and thus enticing from the O. o. moot
Of bis hands. Workiagmen no longer
need importune employers for work and
can now go into market and offer for tale
- much muscle for so much money. We
herald this approach Of general goo:.t'rde>
for those who must earn their living BY
the sweat of their brows, and sincerely
hop~ nothing may transpire to effect tbis
happy state Of affairs to the disadsansagg
ol either employer or employed.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-22

Tho Teachers Journal, the sheet de-
voted to the Interests Of Centre county
schools, will be published at this Office
during the sittings of the Teachers con-
vention. 1t will be in charge Of Mcssrs.
d. NJ. Leib and ]. Il. Van ormer, and
~e bespeak for il hearty welcome from
all friends Of education. The gentlemen
who will have the affair in charge are by
no means novices In the business and will
make 1t y success, provided they are ten
dered the earnest support OF ell interested.
II will be furnished gratis TO teachers and
directors.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-22

The holding Of county institutes In the
past has been attended by no little trouble
on the part Of the Superintendent, on ac-
count Of the unreasonable refusal of many
school boards 10 allow teachers TO attend
and be paid for the time they actually
we're present By law teschers are CON-
manded 10 attend, aud any contract they
may have entered into with boards em-
ploying them, i rendered null aud void 20
far as the clause relative to the teachers
agreeing not to insist upon being paid for
attending the convention is concerned
They had best profit By the misfortuues
Of others and not lose sight Of the fning
Of some Montgomery county Pedagogues,
who imagined themselves TO have been
initiated into ali the degrees TO be con:
ferrcd, and hence In no need OF any further
assistance IN lbs prosecution Of their work.
None are too old TO learn, and very faw
ere 80 we'll skilled 10 the routine Of school
room work as TO find it impossible 70 pick
up something that will render them bcller
eachers.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-22

WEEK or PRArER According 10 =
custom Of several years past the first week
OF January. 1889. wiIf be observed by
most Of he Protestant churches - season
Of prayer. The following themes for The
different services Of The week have been
promulgated b he Worlds Evangelical
Alliance
Sunday, January I.--sahieet fos die
course. Renewed Conseeratlon.
Monday, JanaHry 2.--ThankzgIvIng for
tie blessings. temporal and spiritual, foF
he past year, and prayer for their con-
Iiuunucu.
Tuesday. January Naturalization and
confession oa aeeount Of individual, social
and national slns.
Wednesday. January z.-PrayeF foF he
blessings 81 ood % fIIs church and lie
uord.
Thursday. January 5--prsyss for The
young and Al seaasEaa fuF Christian train
inz.
Friday. January al Prayer for he
universal pfosaIeHee Il peaes I'D rlehss-
nusnaHa.
Saturday. January 7.--FFayar foF
rhrIasian missions. - aaIpanFIna u lhe
HaIy Spirit ~ sHe conversion y -
world.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-22

Miss Lou f. Van ormsr, Of Harris.
burg, who bad been for some weeks ;
guest Of the family Of her uncle, Mr.. J.
\. Van 0rmer, Of this place, has returned
home much 10 the disappointment Of
circle of friends ~ho expected the pleasure
Of her company during The holidays. Miss
Louie is an attractive, amiAbIe young lady
and 40 trust she NAV not entirely forget
the attractions Of our mountain city, bot
pay us many wits 10 the future.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-22
GIRO ULAR.

Al schO hare Kindly risited my store
IN the last tesg days say thot he die
play e1ceeds any Of my former efforts
IN this direction. THE Is certainly very
satiefactory. for I kaOg dGt #y stock
for The iost fee holiday seasons has not
been ercetted in his or any Of our
neighbOriag tOscns. II requires little
effort 10 select goods for a trade sohich
regards prices az d secondary coaside-
ration, bat sehsa yOu cater TO eussomers
'oho are eeTy eract and critical in their
tastes (os mine are), but who don't feel
like submitting 10 eSorbitanf aud our
rugeOus prices merely to cOnfSm an
idea that because an article costs a
large sum Il must necessarily Be fine.
II is sOmesohat difficult matter. r
hare sought, and / think I hare sac-
ceeded IN being able 10 place before ny
customers line Of holiday goods sohieh
'siN sotiJy Ae most ezactiag. and till
be srilsia the reach Of al as far ossihs
prices ara concerned. Don't you think
thai T.rsaty.6se Dollars for : Lady's
Gold Hateh / popular priosf no
10 or y karat suateh. spith plaied oep
either.) There are pery fesr people Out
eide Of The trade suko can tel . % from
Ii barat soatch. plated emp from q
sOiid gold one. Ba aai tiN Aey ere
ssorn q whiis then Il takes a good Judge
% ien whether they arc geld ef any
kiHd or mot. Yoa likely aeuer sasg @
complete a. assortment Of Bracelets q
/ can shosg youb ranging from ispO =
fifty dollars q pair. IN CAaias / hare
mare than lhs combined stock III tie
county. II Rings I en- supply Gsn-
nemen. Ladies'. Misses. Boys. CaiIdrsa
and Iataats. IN aipsr-piatsd Spoons.
Forks, de-, 1 keep aons bHt ne Highest
grades. I srN 70 sia3lspiaisd goods.
Epsry thing sngravsd = s1s bsst mas-
ner frss q okarys. ! hass ams =
gaHi GEass. HanaEerekief end JsspsF
Bore. Brad. Efslif aas OEaaszr 7tags
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-22

The protracted meeting In the Metho-
dist church Is meeting with no little en-
couragement, and already quite number
have awaited themselves Of the opportunity
to ask forgiveness Of sins, and to show to
the world, By their connecting themselves
with the church militant, their desire to
array themselves on the side of the Lord
and With him TO fight the good fight of
faith.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-22

The purchasing.of presents for those
we love will be matter Of no small im-
port At thi. time, and Just what 70 get that
will not only please but BE- Of service in
some way or other, Is question sorely
puzsling most Of civilized mankind - The
Christmas festivities are nearing ua.
Should the person TO be favored be - all
literarily inclined, nothing would be more
acceptable than pns or mere volumes Of
The works Of standard posss, and In mak-
Ing . selection some care should be exer-
eised % - 10 sait = nearly - possible
tbs tasle Of the recipient. JeweIry BY
many / considered quite he thing, bus
as il l. rather expensive many mual invest
In something requiring les outlay 81
money. Bat Of ell eifls most 70 b ap.
pFecIated, aud tbs il not intended alshef
= : hint, perhaps none ean = more .
than some delicate BIZ of iIne needle wsFk,
Or anything else conlrived BY he KIN oi
The giver. md even though il mas passess
% intrinsic value 70 speak ri, The love 81
he eiveF vii render i of priceless valae
and Il vii b ssalously pFlses and guarded
long aftaf tha more eoEIlv baahla haa hssA
forgotten. MOI lhe in III shs iosa D
- sEs4E ! #Ass - mszg AlsAI5 szlzsEa.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-22

We are indebted to the publisher for
a copy of Tiek's Floral Guide, and COM
mend 1t to our friends. II is perfect
gem Of beauty, containing $50 pages and
about 1000 illustrations, conveying all the
information they may desire in the selee-
tion of flowers and vegetable garden seeds.
II is published BY james Wick, Rochester,
n. Y, and will be forwarded to any ad-
dress for the small sum Of 10 cents.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-22

Pleasant Gap will soon be favored
With nov industry Hang : Touring mill.
sir. II. confidently asserts that nothing
but good mill and then good work will
satisfy him.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-22
BATTLE CnEEx. MIch.. Jan. 81 ls7

BATTLE CREEK, Mich, Jan. 81, 1879.
GENTLEMAN Having been afflicted
for number Of years with indigestion
and general debility, by the advice Of my
doctor I used Hop Bitters, and must cay
they afforded me almost instant relief. I
am glad TO be able TO testify in their be-
half THos G. KNOX.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-22
WfkroN. FoRsrrn Cn-Nc

Gents Il desire 10 express to you nv
thanks f"r your wonderful Hop Bltters. I
was troubled ~iih dysgsepsia for Eve years
previous 10 commencing The use Of your
Hop Bitters eome six months ago. Nv
cure hAs been wonderful am pa.tor Of
the First Methodist Church of this pIaee
and my whole congregation can testify to
the great virtues Of your Bitters.
Very repeatedly,
REv. II. FERKHEK.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-22

We have given the exclusive sgency
10 Lyon & Co. for the sale Of ElkiB's eeie-
brsted bne shoes, every pair Of which we
guarantee. They are Of the ineet stock
aud workmanship, and we will make our
guarantee good II any pair does not give
ratisfAction. NJ. ELKix & Co.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-22

HoHE FROM EURoPE.--The many friends
Of B. Laulh, Eco, Of the Howard Iron
Works, and his daughter, Miss CinHie,
will be glad to learn Of their safe arrival
home, last week, from their extended
European trip. Their homeward voyage,
on the Red Star steamer, weasiand, was
terribly rough one. Violent hurricanes
we're encountered during The entire dis
tance. While in mid-ocean the propeller
shaft parted ct the coupling, leaving the
vessel at the mercy Of the head winds
which prevailed, and causing her TO drift
many miles seaward before The damage
cohld Be repaired. In this great emer.
gency the mechanical skili and ingenuity
Of Mr. Lauth were called into requisition
By the officers Of the vessel, and contiibu-
ted largely toward enabling her to continue
her homeward voyage, instead Of passIBg
back, a. Il was 81 one time feared shs
would be compelled TO do. Mr. Lauth
stili suffers some Inconvenience from
bruises received By being tossed about By
The terrible Iarches made BY The 10 In
her battle silh the fierce waves. With
this exception neither Mr.. nor Miss Larth
suffered serious Inconvenience from their
rough usage y cid Neptune, though both
express themselves exceedingly glad 10 b
on land and 1t home again.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-22

To THE SUNNY souTH.-Many of the
people of this region are desirous Of going
10 warmer climate during the cold sea.
son, and inyaiids especially yearn for The
mild winters Of the Sunny South. To ac-
commodate those VINO wish 10 60 South
during the winter either on health. reerea-
tion, pleasure or business, the Pennsyl.
vania railroad company with its usual
generosity has placed on sale excursion
tickets to Jacksonville, Florida, at the low
rate Of $40 for the round trip, the tickets
being good 70 return until June let, 1882
These tickets are by way of Washington,
ID. O., and south Of that city passengers
have the choice Of several routes. Only
one change Of cara between Pittsburgh aud
Jacksonville. Florida. Sleeping care
through from Washington TO jackson.
willie without change. The cheap excur-
sion will give passengers an opportunity
TO see the many points Of interest in and
around Washington City, and also I"
spend some time At the great Cotton EH-
position 1T Atlanta, Gs.
Tickets are now on sale at rs Fifth
Avenue, and Union Station, Pittsburgh,
where further information will be cheer
fully given to those who may call or make
inquiries BY mail. Information can also
BE- obtained Of w. w. Potter, sgent nt
Belefonte, Pa.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-22

The employees al the glass works are
never too busy TO answer any proper ques-
tions put 10 them by visitors. Most Of
our young lady friends are the happy
possessors of beautiful ladies, brie-a-brac,
Sc, made during their visits 10 The works
and presented, with much of the chivalrous
Difference of olden times, by the workmen.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-22

State, this College may, In . few years,
become what II ought 70 be, the pride Of
the Commonwealth. as good as any, II not
The best, 10 The Union. There are such
men In The State and not unlikely in The
county. EDUCATOR.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-22

-seuIRE; "Now, boys, what Is the
gender of egg3n Sharp boy twhose moth
er keeps chiekensl "Please, sir, you can't
tell till it, hatehed" II the question had
been, "what Is the most certain, sure and
safe cure for Liver Complaint ? the cor
rect answer would have been "Green's No.
md 2 Liver Pills.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-22

The person who lost : purse contain
a small sum Of monoy can obtain Il By CALI
lug upon Mr. Barchiield IT the Registers
0aice. aud idealinlng It.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-22

SrRrxe Mills IrENs. Spring Mills
boasts Of two saw mills, Messrs. McCool
and Whitmer's, operated on the Huston
tract of timber land, which they bought
some time ago, and Mr.. Dale's, on the
Duncan tract.
Mr. William Rsrick has purchased
Henry Krumrine's dwelling, coal shed and
grain house, the consideration being
$4,000.
Quite number OF building lots have
been sold lately. Billy Bartholomew hss
sold his old house TO Daniel Luce, Sr
Mr.. Luce has cold bis pleasant home At
Farmers Mills 10 Mr.. Weaver. Mr..
Weaver Is = widower who captured bear
tBair) in the Loop, few days ago. Mrs.
Bair Is the widow Of Constable Bair, who
was shot while performing his official du.
lies some fifteen years ago.
The Methodisls and Lutherans eontem-
plate holding festival some time during
this winter.
Edward Grenoble, son Of NJ. Grenoble
OF Penn Hall. died on last Friday morn.
ing. lie bad some disease in The knee,
the pain Of which went TO hts heart csus-
Ing instant death. He leaves .. wife and
e child.
spiglemeyer, alias whitmer & Co., stIll
pFraw large crowds Of customers by their
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-22

Tavern Licences.

NOTICE is hereby given that The
fllg~inR HHsaed psfssss hEss hlea fl. petitions
fr ossss Ia the ofos a the Clerk af the CDuft of
General QaArter hssens of tie Pesos u anS fsr Geo.
tfs nssniy. AID thsi sI4lesfsa si is made It it's
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-22

PLEASANT Gar JoTTis0s. effort
was made last Thursday evening 70 or
eanize Q singing class for Prof. Philip
Meyer, but owing 70 one already organ
lied by Proh. Dale, and swartz In the
Lutheran church, 1t was not attended By
great degree of success, but will be re-
tried again this week and We think with
better show. There Is talent enough at
the Gap to run two good singing classes.
Be 1t known hereby that utterly dis
own my child, Shiubone, Jr., of the Watch.
man. He il none of mine, being we think
Of mushroom growth, and will only four
ish for short time. he will do no harm.
but / positively will settle no bills Of bis
contracting.
The latest novelty at this place is
magic comb which colors hair or whiskers.
Our postmaster and sewing machine agent
are living advertisements. Their boards
are now red but they are in hopes that ex-
posure to the air will have the desired
effect, and that they will In course of time
turn black.
There is general wish to see the new
Christmas goods that Bill has just put
upon exhibition. ANY one wishing to
make his friend glad by making them
fine present, can certainly suit himself
there, for he has an unusually fine stock
and takes great pleasure In showing them
TO his customers.
We do not know the reason, but the In
surance man Is drawing In his property
line, having moved In both his fences
closer to bis house. Probably stock is At
discount Another reason why we think
stock Is below par IL, We heard the Black
Pest tell him that his (the insurance
agent's) professional horse wanted to go
up to see Horner's hounds, implying that
the horse vas on his last legs.
The foreign mechanics and home talent
have at last completed the residence Of
John Furey, aud the family are nov in
the house having moved into 1t last Thurs
day. It took long time but at last they
are In 1t. SmTxBoSE.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-22

The larg"st assortment Of fall and
winter snitings and overeoatings. Leave
your orders now.
44-u MONTGOMERY & Co., Taiiore.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-22

CORRESPONDENCE. containing important news, iiit-
- Esaa Ans part of the county. No enmmuncatfs n
inserted unless accompanied BY the real maine Of the
writer.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-22

To the sick PERUxA Is the greatest
blessing.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-22
Jlle Gfntre genlptrat.

Thursday Morning, December %, 1881.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-22

The writer i In - way connected wiih
The stasa College. has bad n eoHsulsa-
tion with anyone eoncernlng IL. and has
no personal interest in il other than the
interest every one ought 70 feel ard mani
fest in IN institution Of this character
but, having been farmers boy.
obliged 70 struggle hard FOR IN education.
bic cole purpose 10 writing this article l.
% eall ths attention of ths citizens Of
Centre county, 10 the fact that they are
negleCting ard failing 10 appreciate and
snsousage the very superior educational
advantage OF skelr owa county. He
writes for he sske Of TIE young thzs med
and desire gosd eaaeAssoa. rather tkaa
foF TIE benefit i ne college. lore thsa
l~sua - maay students = have ever -
teadsd there - one sIma oagAs . = e.
relied f1om Csasss county alone
Traa presaat f=ealty. 9Th perhaps xefy
fs~ necessary changes saa addlsieas. ezn
- cork that I'LL bsaf examIaAaloa---no
merely ono dayss vIsis - eemmissee.
but weeks snd ashshs d saFeIlI mInusa.
searching investigator = zpetlsassa
sdaezssfs Il ~ sFasaaes 81 - nh
II pfsasaens. Hhs eosahanas II AEmsslf
thorough - = ~ snsI=slsz n.zzl|sz
hEllas - III 81 ~ 30 zss|ssss
~ .aIsAHH |sIs'|s : Izs s.s|ssaz =
Daily Republican., 1881-04-20
A Wedding.

The wedding of Harry N. Cantwcll
Esq, OF the Delawa'o' Railroad cttic".
Of Wilmington, Delaware, to Miss Josie
Slack, daughter Of j. N, Black, OF
rharlestown, Nd, took place Oh the
i0tA inst, ut 70 NJ The attending par
ties were Misses Devices and Ewing ana
Mcssrs. S. y. Tustin, Of Washiugtoi
City, u. C., and A. Il. Cautwell. ESD,
of Wilmington. 1t was one Of the
most pleasant affairs, md everythinA
was Of d "rechcrcho" order The
presents wers handsome and numerous,
and many were the good wishes thai
were attended. Seldom have we seen
such brilliant assemblage, and T. {
toilets Of tine ladies' were most becoming,
The party lett at 5.4S in tie afternoon
for a Western tour. SET,
Daily Republican., 1881-04-20
The Small IOx.
For the Republican.

For the Republican.
MESSI:s. EpGTORS:-' ran he no
doubt OF the rlght Ofthe Board Of Health
to close all the schools in thn city in
ease the public health requires it,
rhe BOARD Of Health is appointed t.
exercise arbitrary power in such
cases, and 1t would be II failure il
! II had not that power. TO prevent ths
| '1rcad Oi a contagious disease 1t could
oven il necessary qnarantin" the Uni
ted States District Court which j. now
in session. This right however we be-
Ilove il not disputed. We believe the
Board wOuIu not only be justtiod in
closing tnr Public SCHOOLS, hut in es-
fablishing a rigid and strict Quat,utine
! oyer all infected districts, not permit
ting any person TO leave An infected
uuuS" 30 miugtc with the wurkmru IL
shops, or i'll any way 10 20 about through
| iha city In view of this we Rrc sur
prlscd to find the Board Of Education
Uassing y resolution last nlxNt instruct
! ing the schools 10 he kept open until or
urlvu TO be closed by the Board, there
by bringing itself in conflict with tu"
| Board Oh HcaI'h. In thu. case We be
live the weight of public s"utlaeu'
| %!.l be GU tuo side or tire Board Of
heaIth, and if the latter values the
health Of the city they will ba guided hy
the advice Of the Port physician who
is lnembec of thc HOard, and if he
deems it necessary they viii shat up
GlI the schools in the city ir found
ueressary 10 preserve the health of the
citizens and prevent the spread ot the
smallpox regardless Of the action "f the
Board Of Education. CITIZEN.
Daily Republican., 1881-04-20
Husinsss Mems Esand.bsn.t.

Our friend Hubert A. Eoop hes h.-
COM" publisher and has ISSUED FROM hi.
press ''Thc Handbook for Hyirrs.
Men, n book by he way that business
fnrn ShonId have. 1t teaches hsrIiHr
arr"rnts, how to carry on corresl pom
den'r, drawing aGreements, hunGy.
deeds, aud how 10 make AL commercial
calculations. Il contains tables and
instructions for measuring land, telling
hoW many trees it takes 70 plant an
acre, how many bricks in well,
area Of circles and squares, con
rents "f "fcylndcrs, capacity of boxes
and all other calculations. 1t also con.
tainS tables Of distances from New
York To other principal cities, differ
cnces Of time, areas of territories, and a
calendar for the century. The book con
tains 80 pages, sells for only 20 cents,
and can he had of II. A. Roop, No. :
West Third street.