davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-02-11

"PAY as you go, and pillow deep"
Tools well on paper says the Wal
Ter County Courier, but there Is
not in Waller county one hundred
farmers who can pay as they go.
It endeavors to show that the farm
ers are under many obligations to
the merchants and are not fnan-
clally able to form an Alliance and
pay as they go.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-02-11
SAFE DEPOSIT.

WE have recently put in our FIRE proof
vault number of afe deposit boxes for the
safe keeping of title papers and other valua.
bles, which We are offering st . moderate
rental.
We invite our friends TO call and Sc tbs
character of security offered.
GIDDINGS Il GIDDIyGs.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-02-11

Taken up by L. F. Harris on the lst day Of
December, 1886, and estrayed before c. G.
Campbell, Justice of the Peace Precinct No.
6. on the 18th day ofJsnuary 1886, on horse
described as follows. to-wit: Chestnut sorrel,
about 10 IA hands high, three years old last
spring, has star in the forehead and few
white hairs on the nose, no brands visible
Appraised at $40. Attest
H, II. LETIs,
Clerk County Court Wash, Co.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-02-11

The Galveston News says "oran
NJ. Roberts, LII. D., is not to be
sneezed at" Dry Scotch snuff or
dry red pepper would be better
promoter of snceEing than DR.
Roberts.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-02-11

The San Antonio Times says that
San Angelo is destined to be one
of the largest cities in Texas. The
San Angelo Enterprise copies the
puff and remarks: "His head is
fat on top"
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-02-11
Dissolution NntiCa.

The cO-partnerShip heretofore existing be-
tween the undersigned, undeg tie firm name
OF Colbert e Goodlett, is this day by mutual
consent dissolved. ], Il. Goodlett assumes
all liabi tiles Of The firm and will collect all
debts, W. II. COLBERT,
J. H. GooDLETg,
Brennan, February l, 1886,
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-02-11

Why experiment with expensive
drugs when Il bottle of st. Jacobs
Oil, costing only fifty cents, will
cure your rheumatism, neuralgia,
or lumbago? Echo answers, Whyl
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-02-11
BUSINESS COLLEGE,

The Southern Business University ranks
among the best Practical Schools in the Uni
ted States. Andi star superior TO any in Texas.
is the largest snd best in the South.
Now and novel methods employed in teach
ing, lts graduates are holding the highest
positions Equipped in handsome style.
Shorthand and iypewTiting. Nine students
from La last Year, Expenses from 500 to
$50 less than o:hsr Schools Adj, R. II. Hill,
Pres Vase. Tex.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-02-11

A RIOT led by socialists occurred
IN London on Monday. The work
ing-men claim that they are on the
verge of starvation and demand
that the government undertake ex-
tensive public works to give them
employment.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-02-11

Reierri e to the above, the Undersigned
will continue the business at the old stand.
Returning thanks for past patronage he So
Lclts continuation of the same. AIr. Col
bert will still remain in the store and wait
OF customers as usual.
LII. GoopLErT.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-02-11

There Is a great boom IN milk
drinking In New York. Wall street
indulges extensively in the health
full beverage. Every sidewalk
fruit stand has its can OF milk, and
nearly evory downtown bar has 1t
on sale, while there are numerous
peripatetic merchants who deal In
the fluid. The price varies from
one to five and ten cents per glass,
according TO the gentility of the To-
cality and the excellence of the ar
tlcle sold.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-02-11

"Let me write the ballads of .
nation" said a wise man, sand /
care not who makes its laws"
This is true, and it may also be
said that the discovery of st.
Jacobs oil-the conquerer of pam,
has been of moro value to the
world than the finding of a comet.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-02-11

A Texas professor announces
that he is going to lecture on the
True Basis of Education" School
boys have an easy time of it now
a-days. Formerly the teaehe or was
not satisfied with lecturing on the
true basis of education.-Siftings.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-02-11

st. LOUIS ItepubIIcan; In old
times both North Carolina and
Georgia were gold-producing
states, Their yield of the yellow
metal was not what would be call
ed large at this day, but 1t was con-
sidered respectable enough, before
the discovery OF California, to war
rant mint at Dahlonega In the
latter state, at which the stray mug
gets were coined good United
States money. And II appears that
both North Carolina and Georgia
are diamond-bearing states also.
Gems have been occasionally pick
ed up in certain districts for gen.
erations, and how it is announced
that the sandstone region extend
ing from a point near Atlanta
through four counties to. the Savan-
nah river is q genuine diamond
field, which will repay a careful in
vestigation. i is nn:ciierlaid with
the fia.S,ipie sandstone that of itself
is such curiosity and in this the
stones are found Embedded. About
forty diamonds, all Of the first wa
ter, have been picked up IN this
valley from time to time, but no
systematic search for them has
ever bean made.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-02-11

SEVERAL land certificates were
issued TO former slaves in Brazoria
county, by the land commissioner.
The fraud has been discovered and
the certificates have been revoked.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-02-11

The State OF Texas, County of Washing
ton.
To the creditors ofW. C. Dixon: You are
hereby notified that W. C. Dixon, of the
County of Washington. on the 18th day of
January, 1886, executed deed of assign
ment conveying to the undersigned all Of his
property FOR the benefit of such Of his credi-
tors as will consent to accept their proper
tiohsl share of his estate and di charge him
from their respective claims, and that the un-
dersigned accepted such trust, and has duly
qualified as required by law. All creditors
consenting to said assignment must, within
four months attor the publication Of this ne
tico, make known TO the assignee their con-
sent in writing, and within four months
from the date OF this notice, file their claims,
prescribed BY law, with the under igned who
resides At BRENNAN, Texas, which is also his
Rostofico address.
Witness my hand this, 18th day of January
1888.
r. HABRrs,
oF ~ n,rn-
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-02-11
Thursday, February IL. 1886.

CORPUS CHRISTI gets the Arans,.s
Pass railway. All the necessar y
papers have been signed.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-02-11

Kate Sanborn, who inherited
$50, 600 from the capitalist, e. W.
Burnham, is now at the Rosamore
hotel, Washington, and is IN very
poor health. As in many other
instances, her good luck came al
most too late, for she had labored
so hard as 4 tacher and lecturer
that her health is seriously inn air.
cd and she cannot take the good
oft
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-02-11

In 1860 Mollio Phillips, aged II,
living near Canandaigue, n. Y,
eloped and married George
Crounce. He was soon killed in
the army, then she married q
Cleveland bank cashier who was
drowned in the lake five months
later, leaving his widow gnDrsvid-
ed for. She tsUgh: school, and in
1872 m22fried a Presbyterian min
Ister who took her to Italy and
died IN 1869. Returning to Amer
Ice she married Chas. D. Fellows
in Brooklyn, and he died in 1879
Then she married Lieut.. Wakeman
of the United States army and ac-
companied him to Montana where.
he was drowned IN 1878. Return
ing to live with u brother for q
time, she finally accepted n posi-
ton as nurse in a Cincinnati hos
pital and married Jos. B. Walker,
a wealthy coal oil operator, who
met her while under treatment at
the hospital. She died recently st
Iitgsviile. Pa, leaving a reputa-
ton for most engaging qualities
limited with marvellous beauty and
high accomplishments.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-02-11

Finish the walls and ceilings with Alsbas-
tine You CAN co it; inexpensive; try it.
White and twelve tints. Cheaper and better
than paint, kalsomine or paper. Disinfects
and prevents diseases. Beautiful sample
card free. By druggists, hardware and psint
dealers
ALABASTINE. co. Grand Ranidr. Mich
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-02-11

SamuslJ. Tilden will be 70 years
old next Tuesday.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-02-11

Senators Jones of Florida and
EustlS OF Louisiana are character
lied rs indolent.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-02-11

Orange ice Is SAID to he nnpop-
ular in Florida.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-02-11

They are picking watermellons
in YacnyiIIc, Cal.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-02-11

Col. J. G. Tracy, late United
States marshal, is out as cundi-
date for the Office of mayor Of
Houston. Col. Tracy Is personal
ly very popular and has host of
friends; he would PROBABLY make
good mayor. He is a Republi-
can of the most pronounced type
and his candidacy will probably
result in political race for city
offices in Houston.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-02-11

The Angora goat-raisers of
Texas meet at San Antonio on the
9th inst. for the purpose of organ
iZing themselves into an associa-
ton for the Improvement of goat
stock and to further the interests
OF the AngOra goat-raising indus
try. Executive officers were elect
ed.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-02-11
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

BY z. s. NERLErr, Duputy.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-02-11

- Witness, g. F Hsrbst, Clerk of
rs of the District Court Of Wash
ington county, Texas. Given
- under my hand and seal ofsaid
court at office in Erenham, this the 18th day
ofJanuary, 1886, c. F. HEARST,
C.D.C. VIC
I hereby certify that the above is true
copy Of the original, and order the same
published IN the BRENNAN Banner for four
successive weeks from this date January 14th,
1855 n. & DEyER, Sheriff w. @.
By R s. NEyLETT, Deputy.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-02-11

lOuuS nuu, says tue posLOD
Transcript, SIT is unnecessary for
You TO go TO the devil" This in
formation will take a great weight
off the minds Of thousands ofvoung
men VIII" nave been acting as if it
were necessary to meet him half
way, at loast,--Norristown Herald.
There are thirty acres OF vine
yard and orchard q few miles
above this city in the Rio Grando
valley, that have yielded to the
owner regular income of not loss
than five thousand and often as
much as eight thousand dollars q
year. A number OF citizens IN the
vicinity are emulating his exam-
pie, and the opportunity for slmi;
lar Investment is practically IN
limited to those who can command
a few thousand dollars to start on.
FL PasO Tribune.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-02-11

By the wreck of a bank in Ian
caster, Mass. recently, widow
lost her whole fortune-S2000-
whereupon an unknown person In
Boston arranged to pay her S120
annually representing six per
cent. interest on her loss) as long
as she lived.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-03-06
Tnval1ds, Hotel and Surgical Institute.

This widely celebrated institution, located
at Buffalo, N Y, is organized with I fnll
staff Of eighteen experienced and sk1llful
PHYSICIANS and Surgeons, constituting the
most complete organization of medical and
surgical skill in America, for the treatment
Of all chronic diseases, whether requiring
medical or surgical means for their cure.
Marvellous success has been achieved In the
cure Of all nasal, throat and lung diseases,
liver and kidney diseases, diseases of the
digestive organs, bladder diseases, diseases
peculiar to women, blood taints and SKIN
diseases, rheumatism, neuralgia, nervous
debility, paralysis, epilepsy (fits), sperma-
torrhea, impotency and kindred affections.
Thousands are cured at their homes through
correspondence. The cure of the. worst
ruptures, pile tumors, varicocele, hydrocele
and structures is guaranteed, with only q
short residence at the institution; Send IL
Rook G6S pages, which gives all particu-
lars. Address Worlds Dispensary Medical
Association, Buffalo, N. Y.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-03-06
THE CONFEDERATE SEAL.
History of How 1t Was Obtained by
Present Owner.

History of How 1t Was Obtained by 1t.
Present Owner.
When the Southern Confederacv was
about to collapse-after Richmond had
been evacuated-as the vanguard of the
army was about leaving the city, raid
was made upon the Government build.
ings. The Confederate archives, which
were afterward sold to the United
States Government. had been taken
away, and nearly everything of value
had been either carried off or DESTROYED.
Colonel John T. Pickett, who had
charge of the remaining forces, found
the great seal in the capitol building,
and not wishing it to fall into the
hands of the enemy, put it into his
pocket.
After the close Of the war Colonel
Pickett went to Mexico, taking the seal
with him, where he remained for some
years, and amassed considerable prop
erty. Returning to this country in
1872, he settled in Washington City,
commenced the practice of law, where
the writer became acquainted with him
and learned this bit of history of the
seal. We saw the seal in the possess
sion of Colonel Pickett on more than
one occasion.
In 1873 Colonel Pickett conceived
the idea of turning this valuable treas
ure into blessing to the widows and
orphans of the Confederate States.
Accordingly he had quite number OF
fac-Similes of the seal made, some in
gold and some in silver, nicely
mounted and put in a handsome case.
The golden ones were sold at seven
dollars and the silver ones at five
dollars. The proceeds of the sales
were placed in the hands of large
firm in Washington, to be distributed
among the widows and orphans of the
late Confederacy. He also wrote lit
tie book, giving history of the "Great
or Broad Seal of the Confederate
States,' as well as of Great Britain
and other countries, the proceeds OF
the sales of which were put in the same
channel.
From this book we learn that the
seal was received in Richmond just be-
fore the Confederate Government was
forced to leave that city. The seal,
which was solid silver. with ivory
handle, was engraved bv Mr.. Joseph
S. Wyon, chief engraver of her Majes-
tvs seals, London, England. and with
its fixtures cost f122 los. Only some
three or four impressions were ever
made with the seal after its arrival in
Richmond Fredericksburg NeDs.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-03-06
EXPENSIVE FURNITURE.
Tables and Chairs for RIIllionaires' Break.
fasts and Dinners.

Tables and Chairs for H1llfonaires' Break.
fasts and Dinners.
GLOW much does it cost to furnish q
dining-room for the mansion of q mill
ionaire?" was asked of q fashionable
furniture dealer the other day.
"Well, that depends entirely on what
he is willing to pay. Chairs, for in
stance, range in price from fifteen dol
lars up to sixty dollars apiece-that is
the chairs for the side OF the table.
The arm chairs that are placed at
either end cost from twenty-five dol
lars up to one hundred dollars. Tables
run from fifty dollars each up to two
hundred and fifty dollars, according to
the wood that is used. All tables are,
of course, of the extension pattern.
We do not sell any that can not be ex-
tended to eightecen or twenty feet in
length"
"What would a carved oak dining
set cost?'
Here is sample Of chair with
carved oak feet and back. 1t is COW
cred with embossed leather decorated
by hand. Such chair will last hun
dred years. 1t is worth sixty dollars.
The arm chairs to match arc worth
ninety dollars each. Put six or eight
chairs on side and add a table and
the set would cost in round figures
twelve hundred dollars. That does
not include a side-board and side-tablc.
Of course, there are cheaper SETS re-
marked the dealer, with q beautiful
smile. ''Food, doubtless, does one As
much good when set before orc on
rough pine board" he soiiioquizcd,
''but people who can afford 10 prefer
not to take it that way, and uAercfors
Huntsville gazette., 1886-03-06
SIZES OF SHOES.

Trade Tricks ResOrted to in the Numbering
of Foot Gear.
Nominally there is now one-third of
an inch in length and one-twelfth of
an inch in width between contiguous
sizes of shoes. Thus: In women's
shoes the width B is supposed to be
one-twelfth of an inch broader than
the width A. C is one-twelfth inch
wider than B, and SO on, F being
the extreme width of women's shoes in
general use.
But the sensitiveness of portion of
the fair sex on the subject of wide feet
has induced many manufacturers to
liable their wide goods EE. This width
is really one-twelfth broader than E.
Upon the notion Of getting a close fit
also, many ladies have got into the
habit of calling for c and J or d and !.
If such exactness of measurement were
obtainable it would signify that C4
was 1-24 inch wider than G. But as a
matter of fact, no manufacturer splits
his sizes as fine as that.
Lengths of shoes are almost as much
demoralized as widths. The begin
ming OF the scale in the length of shoes
is child's 0, which should just be four
inches in length, and each additional
size should add one-third of an inch.
A child's 0 being four inches in length,
child's 9 would consequently be five
inches long, and Is would be six and
one-third inches in length. The num-
bers then begin at l again, which is
six and two-thirds inches long. A
mans 8 should be nine inches long.
But it has become so customary to
abridge half size, that when manu-
facturer receives orders for mems
shoes IS to los or women's IS to Is, he
knows very well that his customer ex-
poets 59s to 92s in one case and 23s to
63s in the other.-B0ston Commercial
Bulletin.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-03-06
Spring Medicine

Everybody needs and should take a good spring
medicine, for two reasons:
1st The body is now more susceptible to benefit
from medicine than at any other season.
I'd. The impurities which have accumulated In the
blood should be expelled and the system given tone
and strength, before the prostratng effects OF warm
weather are felt.
Hoods Sarsaparilla Is the best spring medicine. 1t
pur.fes the blood 1t sharpens the appetite 1t tones
the digestion 1t overcomes debility. 1t builds up
the whole system. Try it and you win be convinced
Of fts superiOrity
Huntsville gazette., 1886-03-06
Purify Your Blood

Remember. we do not claim that Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla will do impossibiities. We tell you plainly what
IL has done. and submit proofs from sources O. un-
questioned reliability and ask you frankly you are
suffering fro any disease or affection caused pro-
Iloted by impure blood low state Of the system to
try Hoods Sarsapartla. Our experience warrants us
in assuring you that you will not be disappointed In
the result.
Il oan recommend Hoods Sarsaparilla 10 ri a. q
safe. sure medicine. 1t cured me OF terrible nead-
aches and cured my little girl Of swellings In
which had been lanced twice" MRS f. Z. LORD,
Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-03-06

THE VoLTAIC BELT Co., of Marshall, Mich,
offcr to send their celebrated ELECTRO v OIL
TA1C BELT and other ELECTRIC APPLIANCES
on trial for 30 days, to men lyoung or old)
afflicted with nervous debility, loss of vital
ity and all kindred troubles. Also forrheu-
matism, neuralgia paralysis, and many 9TH
er diseases Complete restoration to health,
yigor, and manhood guaranteed. No risk in
Cured, as 80 days. trial is allowed. Write
them at once for illustrated pamphlet, free.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-03-06

when In the spring felt all run down and much
debtated. found Hoods Sarsaparlla just the med
cine to build me up. Mywifcalso after much physical
prostration found in its life and lasting benc
fit. Upon our little girl who had been sick with scar
let fever It's effect marvellous. entirely removing
the poison from her blood and restoring her good
health" Z. G. SrRATToS, Swampseott, Mass.
"lhave used Hoods Sarsaparia and nnd It to Ia
the best remedy for impure b,ood have ever taken
NJ. H. BAxTEs, ticket agent. p. & r. Rd., Round
Brook n l.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-03-06

In another column of this issue will be
found an entirely new and novel specimen
of attractive advertising. 1t is one of the
neatest we have ever seen, and we think
anv one will be well repaid for examining
the supposed display letters in the adver-
tisement of Prickly Ash Bitters.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-03-06
They Did Not Eat Him Raw.
ISt. James Gazette. I

The schooner Fairlie, from the Solomon
Islands, brings intelligence that the ma
lives of Bagga Island have murdered
trader named Child and afterward cooked
and eaten portions of his body.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-03-06

q. s. SENATOR VOORHEES,, Of Indiana, says
st. Jacobs Oil cured him of rheumatism.
Hon. R. NJ McLane, U. S. Minister TO
France, certifes to the power of Red Star
Cough Cure, which costs but twenty-five
cents bottle.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-03-06

"A knight of the grip married the
girl who busted his room and furniture
because be said he understood busters
were very useful travelling companions.
Merchant Traveller.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-03-06

Pile tumors, rupture and fistul9,
radically cured by improved methods. Book,
10 cents in stamps. Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association, Buffalo, n. Y.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-03-06
Tone Up the System

81 consider Hood Sarsaparla the best m2dicin- I
ever used. 1t gives me appetite and refreshing
sleep. and keeps the cold out" JOHN S. FoGa, lO6
Spruce Street Portland. Me.
"Hcod's SarsapariIla was a God-send u me. .pr It
curedm of dyspepsia and liver complaint with which
had suffered % years" J. B. HoRsBEoK. south
Fallsburg n. Y.
II took Hoods Sarsaparila for general debility and
was wonderfully benefited by It," J. =. JoHcsoS
Martins Ferry.o
Mrs. G. w. Marriott, Lowell. Mass. was completely
cured OF sick headache which she had had Is years.
by Hoods Sarsaparilla
Huntsville gazette., 1886-03-06

SHEAR nonsense-trying to cut the hair OF
a bald headed man.-Bd16ers Gazette.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-03-06

THE newest thing in newspapers is IAN
organ of brass bands. Philadelphia Press.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-03-06

Which is the Oldest tree2 The elder, but
the old MULLEN plant is the oldest in worth,
for it is now recognized of more value than
cod liver oil in consumption. Taylor's
Cherokee Remedy of Sweet Gum and Null
lein will cure coughs, colds and consumption.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-03-06

"A putty of starch and chloride OF
zinc hardens quickly and lasts as a
stopper of holes in metals for months.
Boston BudQet.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-03-06

For sudden colds, hoarseness, or irritation
of the throat, take Ayers Cherry Pectoral.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-03-06

Pixies ToorHAcHE DROPS cure IN minute zne
Gtenn's Sulphur Soap heals and beautines. 20
GERMAN CORN REMOVER kills Corns BunionS
Huntsville gazette., 1886-03-06

A WALLET, like jackknife, is only usefu
when open.-Neao Hagen Meas.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-03-06

THE two ears Of civilization-pion-esr
frontier philadelphia Gail.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-03-06

DRY and gray hair will become moist and
dark by the use of Halls Hair Remover.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-03-06

WOULD it be dsrespectful to sing Old
Hundred on the birthday of a centenarians
The Interior.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-03-06

A YOUNG lady wrapped up in herself Il
Q delicate parcel.-Chicaqo TeLegram.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-03-06

USE DR. Pierce's "Pellets" for all bilious
attacks.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-03-06

8 months treatment for Soc. Piso'i
Remedy for Catarrh. Sold by druggists