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Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

THE weather continues red hot,
the thermometer in many localities
getting up to over 100, and in reas-
onably cool localities ranging from
g3 to 90 degrees.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

The custom OF Enthusiastically de-
corating saloons is growing in
Paris. In one saloon the WATERS
are all dressed as monks, in anoth-
or as queens of France, devils,
iailers, etc.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05
ESTRAY NOTICE,

Taken up by DIR. w. c. Dixon on the first
day of June, 1886, and estraycd before W
p. Hill, j. z. w. Co., on the 10th day of July,
1886, one brown mare mule, about four
years old, about fifteen hands high, branded
wine glass on left shoulder, appraised by
Jake Jefferson and Maj. Harris at S25.
Attest; II. 9. LEWIS,
a. q W a.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

An exchange says that ''narried
life should be q sweet, harmonious
song. like one of Memberships,
without words" But wives are
not chosen from deaf and dumb
asylums always,
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

A presiding elder congratulated
= pastor in his district on the salu-
brious air he was living IN. eyes"
he naivIy replied, off l could live
on it as wei! as IN 1t my lot would
be g happy one"
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05
RESULT OF Jrsr rNp1GNArron.

"My Indignation sir, is just" ex-
claimed young man who thought
he had been badly treated by his
employer.
otis iust-just little too much
for me. [ think you may announce
in the morning paper that you
have been compelled by failing
health to give up your position
with me" lid Bits.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

To the Democrats of the 73d Rep
rcScntativc District of Texas.
a convention of the Democrats
of the I'D Representative district,
composed of the counties, of Bur-
Lesson Lee and Washington, is here
by called to meet at Caldwell,
August 18th 1886 at II
o'clock NJ. for the purpose of NOM
Il representative to the leg
isiaturc of the state.
l.. Il. BRYAN,
Chairman I'D Rep. DIST.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

DR.. Nelson, the newly chosen
Protestant Episcopal bishop OF the
Eastern Shore of Maryland, was Il
private soldier IN the rebel ranks,
and, though then a young man, rose
to be an officer in Kcmser's Bri-
gade, famous with Pickett IN the
clover field by the stone wall at
Gettysburg.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

CoTToNIs now beginning to come
in. On Wednesday five or six
bales were received. We quote
middIlng to strict middling ats IL
cents.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

THE fall term of the dcstrict
court will soon be at hand and the
BANNER would suggest to tho Hon
orabIc County Commissioners that
it would add much TO the comfort
Of the court and the jurors, If the
courthouse was supplied with
water from the watcrworks. The
building is already supplied with
ali the GXtHreg for water, and all
that is now to be done 10 20 have
the outside connections made with
the water mains.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05
FOR SALE.

Marsh homestead, near Independence, cons
tanning (G0) acres land. House has seven
rooms, newly covered, fine spring and we'll,
and other Improvements.
Apply to GARRETT, SEARCY & BRYAN,
Brenham, Texas.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

The princess of Wales numbers
among her other attributes OF roy
atty eighty dogs of various breeds
and sizes,
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05
The Owl Brotherhood,

Tho BANNERS owl reporter, who
was doputizcd TO report the pro-
cecdIngs of the Owl Brotherhood
who held SanhcdrIm and convo-
cation at owl headquarters on
Tucasdy, got back to town after
daylight on Wednesday. He went
out with another owl to make 4
raid on a watermelon patch and
meeting with bad luck came in con-
sidorably disfgured in personal ap-
pearancc, his face being scratched
and his clothes being torn. Dur
ing the major portion Of the day
only few of the high priest or
der ofowls were present, the other
fellows being excluded; later in the
day moro owls were admitted. \
leading question was determined;
who was the rightful chairman" Of
Precinct 5. Private Jerry Randlc
and Capt. Jack Lands both claim
ing the position; there was comSid-
cradle wrangIing and it was finally
decided that Capt. Lands was the
regularly ordained CHI Arm n.
Four speeches wore made, Mcssrs.
Husc McAdoo, John Cain, W.
II. Blount and jerry Randlc he
ing the speakers. 1t is SAID
that Mr.. Cain went away back TO
the late unplcasantncss and rcsur-
rcctcd the Confederate soldiers.
The final decision of the owls in
council was, that the executive
committee in each precinct IN the
county select twenty or twenty
five select owls, to meet IN a grand
owl convention, to be held IN Bren.
ham on Wednesday, the 1lth INST,
to determine what course TO rur-
sue TO defeat the will of the con-
sentative people and tax payers OF
the county in the matter of county
officers, and if the assembled Wis
dom of the owl family deem 1t OK
pcdicnt, they will nominate 4 full
and complete ticket for county Of
fccrs. The mass of the men who
have heretofore voted the Rcpub-
lican ticket are not to be consulted;
the precinct committee men alone
are to select the delegates 10 the
grand convocation. The whole
affair is to be n regular dark-lan-
tern arrangement, Il vcritablc owl
affair, all to be carried on under
the cover of darkness and secrecy,
Just like live owls work when
catching chickens. A dark-iantern
was held ut Palestine col
lego and church, a colorcd school
house, about seven or eight miles
of town. The BANNER has
q special owl reporter stationed
out in the yeopon thlckcts, who was
specially detailed to attend Palcs-
tine college, and if he escapes the
of the boss owls he will
make his way to town, and in due
form render an account of the pro-
cccdings. The dark-lanterns will
have to be very securely hid if
they escape the eaglc-cycs of our
special owls.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

A man-cating shark, fifteen feet
long and weighing $50 pounds,
was caught in New York harbor
on Saturday after fierce struggle
lasting half an hour.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

ONE of the Brennan boys found
a valuable garment in the bus at
Bellville on Thursday. What will
he do with it?
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05
MARRIAGE LICENSES,
Issued by the County Clerk, for

he week ending August /:
Albert Briggs and Sallie Shelton.
Elijah Brown and Annie ClcmOns.
Edmond Jackson and Fannie Jones.
Alfred Montgomery and Susie Collins.
Aiken Spriggs and Susan Crcnshaw.
Gottlirb Ncimcycr and Kwolinc Boms.
T. j. kemper and Susie Is. Taylor
Robert Moore and Tclic Moss.
Lewis Robertson and Sincy Sand.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

OwLs.-Thc Brotherhood ofOwls
held an informal meeting on Sat
urday night. We have two kinds
of owls here that look as much
alike as pair of peas, but they
cannot agree. Saturday evening
one set of owls sent out flag of
truce to the other set of owls in
hope of making permanent peace.
The peace overture was rejected.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

Go to W. Fl. Murphy's for
straight liquors, milk punches and
all mixed drinks.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

Pezon, the French lion-tamer.
keeps his money in q box in his
lions cage. The lion makes q
very safe banker.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

The house now occupied by Mr..
Otto CornItius under the Opera
House is for rent. Possession
given the LIST day of August. APP
ply at Alex. SimOn's.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

BRENNAN RIFLES. company
having received their new uni
forms, dark green cloth with
lcmon-colorcd trimmings, gave an
at their armory on
Monday evening preparatory to
leaving for the Interstate drill to-
day, Tuesday. Notwithstanding
the intense heat the armory was
comfortably full. Tho exercises
opened with an exhibition drill,
followed by Il prIzo drill of tours,
the honors being awarded the first
or as they were playiulIy called
the whiskcy four. Major B. H..
Basselt delivered a very neat and
appropriate address to the young
soldiers and admonlshcd them that
they might be called to do duty on
the tented field, and if so to be
brave and soldIerly. There was
then q dance after which there was
more drilling. The hop was com.
plImcntary TO Lieut.. C. G. DwYcr
U. S. A. The Brenham Progress
sIve Band furnished excellent
music.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

Officer examining rocruits-'eWby
do we salute superior officers"
Recruit-"In order to keep out OF
the guardhouse."- st. Louis Whip.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

THOSE other first bales of cotton
are rather slow in making their ap-
pearance. Burton got fresh bale
IN on Thursday and Chappell Hill
will soon follow suit.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

Miss SUSIE RANKIN lett yesterday
for Columbia via Houston to visit
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

Bring your cans and get five gal
Ions of Brilliant oil for 81.
VIM. ZEISS.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

VIsIroRs from BRENNAN were
Hospitality received by the good
people OF Bollville on Thursday,
and, elegantly Toasted and enter
tanned.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

PARTIES holding claims against
the estate OF Bassctt & Bassett, who
have not received their pro rata,
will call on J. Z. SwEARINGEN.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05
Notice.,

Bring your cans and get five gal
Ions of Brilliant oil for 81.
THOMAS SMITH.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05
MAYORS Court.

Monday.-John Mason, colored,
resisting an officer; SIS and TRIM
mings. Mason resisted the officer
on tho occasion of the emancipa-
ton celebration and then jumped
the town. The police knew that
he had jumped out of town like a
forty-horse power grasshopper
built with legs especially muscled
TO Jump about twenty miles they
knew that having jumped out he
would jump in again, and sure
enough before John had been in
town Is minutes the police made
fIat-footcd jump and landing on
John soon towcd HIM into the BIAS.
tile. For the next few days Mr..
Mason will be assigned 10 the
street gang.
Sam Mobiles, colored, a regular
patron of the court, drunk and
disorderly, paid the usual toll Of
81 and trimmings. Sam is a cash
customer and is always gwen tht
advantage accorded to cash pur
chasers.
Wednesday-Jake Ayers, color
ed, carrying a pistol; SIS ant
trimmings, total sS5.15. Mr.. Ayers
had the "gun" in his possession a
Camptown just after church haC
let out. Five or six witnesses wert
examined and the time OF the cour
was occupied nearly three hours
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

Chasc's Barley Malt Whisky is
rich and nutritious. 1t is made
from the best matted barley, and is
free from VerdIgris. Meyer &
Sonncnbcrg, agents.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

IT required the services of three
brass bands TO furnish music for
the BellvIlle barbecue.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

Tue Brcnham division of the
Salvation army has seemingly sub
sided.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

ATTENTION is called 10 the ad OF
Jno. NJ. Key, fire insurance agent
in this issue.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

AFTER this week first bales OF
cotton will not be novelty in this
market.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

REV. Mr.. KEAoH, recently called
to the charge of the Presbyterian
church, will preach at that chul oh
to-day, morning and evening, and
regularly from Sabbath to Sab
bath.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

School books, copy books and a
general assortment of stationery
at IL. Muller's book store, Ant
street near the depot.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

THREE companies of United
States infantry from Fort Concho
went down on the Santa Fe Mon
day evening to tho Interstate drill
at Galveston.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

Wholesale agent for Reeds Gilt
Edge Tonic, Brennan, Texas, a
safe medical preparation.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

Cabinet photos, only 81 . dozen,
at Smells gallery.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

The crown prince of Italy has
been inspecting the battlc-felds OF
the Franco-Prusian war.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05
For Rent.

The store house now occupied
by tho Farmers Association. Pos
session given Immediately. APP
ply to A. WERNER.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

locock's Cough Elixir for Colds.
Loc0ck's COdgh Elixir for Coughs.
Loccck'- Cough Elixir for consumption.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

In Old Settlers letter last week
a trihing error was made in a date,
il should have been 1852 instead
of 1882. Mistakes will occur, even
IN a we'll regulated newspaper like
tho RAINIER.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

A largo selection of Combs
Hair, Nail and Tooth Brushes at
Il. L. Luhn's.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

The. Ahrcnbcck's family grocery
store is now connected with the
Telephone exchange. Telephone
your orders for all kinds of staple
and fancy groceries.
Ice cold soda and mineral waters
ut r. e. Luhn's Drug store.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

A MAN at the Bellvlllo barbecue
tried 10 cool a cup of coffee by
pouring 1t from one cup TO another,
like barkccper mixing a cocktail;
after fifteen minutes warm work
he found the coffee hotter than
when he began; he gave 1t up as a
hopeless task.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

A FULL line of fall and winter
shoes and boots, also the celebrated
Il. Il W. collars, just received by
JAMES II. SIMON.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

ALL the carpenters in town arc
as busy rs they can be.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

Fine Manicure sets, Bronze and
Triplicatc Mirrors at r. Z. Luhn's.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05
Chairman I'D Rep. DIS


The Onc-Story brick building On
Douglass street, occupied by l.. A,
Nicbuhr Il Co. and the Texas Elk,
press Co. Apply TO
Il INn NJ KY
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

Fs2p 'Colden's Liquid Reef Tonic is won
dcrful remedy for weakness, fever and loss OF
annette"
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

Cabinet photos. only 81 dozen,
at smells gallery.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

SEED cotton is being hauled IN
to the town gins-one load was
seen late Monday afternoon by a
BANNER reporter and 1t is taken for
granted that other loads were
brought IN.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

A BUSINESS man of Brennan,
who attended the Bcllvelle barba-
cue on Thursday, bamc back salts
fied-hc had found a hotter place
than BRENNAN.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

A dcvout old Virginia clergyman
was talking the other Sunday OF
poverty. "Looll at the apostles"
said he, "thcy did not wear first
class clothes, nor even sccond-cIass
clothes, They were not even re.
spcctablc-looKing men. Peter him
self was bald-headcd %
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

Locock's Cough Elixir Tor Colds.
Locotl,l Cough Elixir for Coughs
L0uocll's Cough Elixir for consumption
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

Six-ycar old barley malt and
BlakcmOro Bourbon Whiskey on
tap at
Mrvrn & SnNNrNnrnnIc
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

IT is barely possible that the
BANNER may be mistaken, but 1T is
OF the opinion that the time for
planting falI advertisements is at
hand.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

THE ice factory is now running
on full time and is turning out an
of frst-claSs ice.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05
For Rent.

Onc-half of the building former
ly occupied by l.. A. Neibuhr & Co.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

TIE Brenham market for three
legged calves is dull. One was
offered tor sale at auction on
Saturday, without a bidder. Sew
cral parties said they wouldn't
give three cents for it. 1t was a
yearling and in good condition.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

THE first bale of Washington
county cotton was received at
Frickc & Fihke's platform on Sat
urday. 1t was raised by Dennis
Taylor, coIored, classed strict mid
ding, and was bought by Thomas
Dwyer for 10 cents a pound. Nj.
Dryer paid SIS premium for the
bale and the warehouse paid the
same amount.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

CorroN buyers are getting ready
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

Try the imported wines and
u.rnrs 81 McnYV's Q. K. Saloon.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

List of unclaimed letters remain
ing in the postOfficc at Brennan
for the week ending August 4:

ing IN the pOSlOmCc II DlcnhaH
for the week ending August 4:
Euclhanuon, VIM Blaylock, W Il
Bulls, y \ Mrs. Bovd, Katie
Blake, Lem Brand, Helen
BcrI, Alice Chambers, + J
Chappcll. Jas. Dcckcrt, Louis
Damon. Louis Fields, Patrick
Frank, Fritz c Gilmore, VIM.
Gibson, & W Hicks, Geo.
Gerard. Mr.. Howard, Sallic
Haired, VIM. Harry, Ed.
Hartman, Karl House, ID ID
Hunt. elias .Iordon. Davcr
Jordon, l. & Higgins, Fannie
King. Geo. Miller, Nelson
Minor. Annie Mugar, Laura
Nelson, Sarah Onnrl, Match
OWNS. Robt. Outlam, Eddie
Puucr. VI Parker, J VI
Poole, Edward Patterson, Emmcrsur
Plcsent, Carrie Rodd, I )
Hppctoc, \ y Rupee, VI
Robertson, Lizzie Resented. J &
Robinson, i Rechtcr, Aug.
Siannal,cr, Willie Sterling, Sue
Silas, Dan Seward, q Il
Sapc. AK Won LIEN, L l.
Wade, Flctu Woods, Joe
Watson, Carrie Waits, & W
Whitfield, Viola
FOREIGN.
Gazkowska, Bertha Kruger, Minnie
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05
Lococks Cough Elixir.

Locock's Cough Elixir for Colds.
Locock's Cough Elixir for Coughs.
Locock's Cough Elixir for consumption
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

Both india and Ccylon are rap
idly increasing their production OF
tea.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

ANOTHER new bale of cotton was
received by Frcke & Finckc on
Monday.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05
the BANNER.

Mr.. J. +. SwEARINGEN has let a
contract for an iron building, 80
Y 60 feet, on the south side OF
QuItman strTt, adjoining the
- slidfRg. F. Langc is
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

LoCOck's CoMsh Elixir for Colds.
Laovck's Cough Elixir for Coughs.
LocOck's Cough Elixir for CONSUMPTION
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

Locock's Cough Elixir 70. colds.
Lococks Cough Elixir for Coughs.
LOcOck's Cough Elixir for consumptou.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

Locock's Coughs Elixir tor Cold.
Locock's Cough Elixir for Coughs.
Locockis Cough Elixir for COnSumptio
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

TIE Republican idea in this
county is, that twenty-five or
dhirty colored men be got together
to endorse Il ticket for county Of
Ulcers made by very few white
men, who IN tunes past were a
power in the county. Do the tax
payers want such a crowd to Sc
Icot their county officers for them?
EpUcATIoNAL.-The BANNER has re-
eeiyeG from Rev. E. W. Tarrant, a
catalogue Of Chappell Hill Female
College for the 34th annual session
lSS5-'S6 and the announcement OF
the 35th annual session of this old
established institution. The cat.
alogue shows the college to be in
4 highly prosperous condition
Those having daughters to edu'
cate, would do we'll to commune
cate with Rev. Z. W. Tarrant, A
NJ. President, Chappell Hill. Tho
catalogue is very neat and tasty
pamphlet of SO pages, exclusive o
advertisements, and was printed
at the BANNER steam job office.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

Gazkowska, Bertha Kruger, Minnie
Mars, August Rice, Mr..
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IN in the county Jail for some
time, was released on Thursday
on a bond of $500. He is charged
with assault with intent TO murder
a negro man at Chappell Hill.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

THE laying OF the corner stone
and the barbecue at BcllvIIle on
Thursday was a grand success.
There were is bcevcs, AZ muttons,
and % hogs nicely cooked, and
served to hungry crowd, consist
ing of about 5000 people. Not a
single soul on the ground was per
mitted 10 go hungry-ovcry body
had plenty and there was an abun
dance left.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-08-05

TRIPIETs.-A BANNER reporter
met Mrs. C. D. Hoffman, of New
Bremen, Austin county, at the
Bellville barbecue on Thursday
and viewed her three little boys
triplets-aged years. They arc
all about the same height and Size
and are stout, healthy looking
children. There are appropriate
" named Tom, Dick and Harry.