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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-10-31
Sensation In Chicago Church.


A sensational incident happened Sunday
at the funeral services of c. S. Squires,
who was assistant postmaster at Chicago
for nineteen years, after having worked
his way mp from errand boy in the postal
service. Mr.. Squires was reduced to a
chief clerkship and subsequently sus-
pended. His friends claim that he died
Of broken heart. The funeral took place
with high Masonic honors in the I'm
manuel Baptist church, one Of the most
prominent congregations in the city. The
church was crowded to oyerfiowing. DR..
Lorimer pronounced the eulogy, and his
eloquence had already greatly wrought the
audience up to what he said: Il see in
the dead before me the arraignment of
civil service. think as he lies there that
he declares the failure of the system. Our
ideal is still beyond our intellect, nor will
justice and purity prevail in the civil
service until preferment shall be given
upon scale of talents and fitness. ;"
There was a moment of silence and then
the big church rang with an understandable
outburst Of applause. Knights Templar
in regalia and plain business men alike
excitedly shouted approval, notwithstand-
ing the sacred surroundings and presence
of the dead. DR.. Lorimer baseught order,
saying, Not here, not here, but adding:
Had this loving and lovable man his just
desserts he would still be among us, or We
would have been mourning for the dead
postmaster Of Chicago, and not clerk of
the registry department. So intense was
the agitation of the audience it was with
difficulty that the church could be cleared
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-10-31

can olothe you and fnrnish you with
oil the necessary aud unnecessary
appliances to ride, walk, dance, sleep,
eat, flsh, hunt, work, 60 to church,
or stay at hcme, and in various sizes,
styles and quantities. Just figure out
what is required to do all these things
COMFORTABLY, and you can mako fair
estimate of the value Of the BUYERS
GUIDE. which will be sent upon
receipt OF 10 cents to pay postage,
MoNTo oOMERY WARD q CO.
1ll-l1z Michigan Avenue. Chicago, III.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-10-31
Epidemic of Suicides.

perfect epidemic of suicide has broken
OUT in Paris. At least ten attempts at self
murder are reported every day. Friday af-
ternoon two people jumped out OF the win
dow. killing themselves and Saturday fonr
more suicides are recorded. In the Rue
st. Claude bookbinder's wife jumped out
of the window OF her apartments in the
third story and was dashed to pieces on the
pavement. Atinnan named Henry. residing
in Rue Menilmoutant, during fit OF alec.
holism. put revolver to his mouth fired
twice and blew his head to pieces. Charles
Joseph, carpenter 20 years OF age. took an
enormous nail, held it with his left hand
over the right temple and with a heavy
hammer drove the nail right into his brain.
nj. Jean Gerard, 60 years of age, hanged
himself to n tree in the Bois de Nincennes
with pair of woman's stockings. In the
provinces also suicides are recorded daily.
A farmer named Barderen. living near
AugeTe, puta loaded bonbshellsin lks
mouth, attached a lighted fuse to 1t and in
few moments was completely blown to
pieces
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-10-31

The BUYERS GUIDEis
issued March and Sept,
each year. It is an ENJOY.
clopedia OF useful infor.
nation for all who pur.
chase tho luxuries or the
necessities Of life. We
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-10-31
Isiu Steamsl,in Race.

Four steamships left New York at al
most the same hour Wednesday of last
week, and they may do some racing on the
way over. The vessels We're the new In
man liner, City of New York; the Cum
arder, Gallia the North German Lloyd
boat, the Trave, and the Britannia of the
White Star line. With the exception of
the Trave. the ships all got under way at
precisely 7.30 m. The Trave left the
dock at s o'clock. The recent trip of the
City of New York from Liverpool to New
York in DAYS, Is hours and 25 minutes.
places her in the lead of her competitors
on this TRIP aud makes her big favorite
with shipping men.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-10-31
Mashed Out of shape.

A terrible accident occurred mt the stone
quarries at Elliottsyille, Ind, resulting III
the instant death of two men. The work
men were engaged in raising Il large stone
from the quarry. when one of the guy
ropes slipped and the stone fell with tire.
mendous force upon George Johnston and
William Aiken, mashing them ont of all
semblance to human beings. and killing
them both instantly. When the stone was
removed from them they were so mutilated
that recognition was impossible only by
the clothes which they wore.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-10-31

IWFHIy -SFNeH HH"TSFH
Fire broke out in the large two story
brick stable of Abram r. Rutan, under
taker. in Goodwin street. The building,
owned 10y Mr.. Rutan, was damaged about
$4,000. There were twenty eight horses
in the building and only one Was saved.
The aggregate loss is estimated at S25, 600,
with about two thirds insurance
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-10-31

BrHke16an Fatally Injured Mt Esteiline-
Tisc ustmastcr and City Treasurer Of
Mind Flers TO Canada Il he Dead Body
Of y Warmer Found Near Mclletta--Mis.
ccll4 eous News.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-01-05
Notice to Creditors

W THs S1AT5 OF c aSy41. Dec 10, 1887
To the creditors of Booker & Carnes:
You a'e hereby notified that the firm of
Booker & Carnes, of Independence, Wash
ington County, Texas, on the 9th day of De-
cember, 1887, executed deed of assignment
conveying to the undersigned all of their pro-
perty for the benefit of such Of their creditors
as will consent TO accept their proportional
share of their estate and discharge them
from their respective claims, and that the IN
designed accepted said trust and has duly
qualified as required by law. All creditors
consenting to said assignment must, within
four months after the publication ofthis no.
tice, make known 10 the assignee their con-
sent in writing, and within six months from
the date Of this notice file their claims, as pre-
scribed by law, with the undersigned, who
resides at Independence, which is also his
postoffce.
Witness my hand this 10th day Of Decem-
Der, 1887. !. T. HAIRSToN, Assignee.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-01-05
Read the Death Roll

Which the bills of mortality of any large city
may be ftlY designated, and you will find that
renal and vesical maladies, that is to sa those
that affect the kidneys or bladder, ave re-
markahle prominence We hid almost said
prepondeTance. Rrighrs disease and diabetes
in the chronic stage arc rarely cured, and gravel,
catar h o. the bladder and enuresis 81 many.
Yet at the outset. when the trouble merely
amounts TO inactivity of the organs involved,
the danger may be nulii6ed by that pleasant
renal tonic ard dicu=erc, Hostetter's Stomach
Kimers, which impartS the requisite amount OF
tone 10 the organs, without overlooking them,
and the us. of which is convenient, and in
wolves no elaborate preparation. Dyspepsia,
4 usual concomitant ofrenal complaints, and
debility. which they invariably produce, are
remedied by it. So also are constipation. ma
larial, rheumatic and nervous ailments.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-01-05

GLADSTONE has been snow-balled,
and his friends want to make politi-
cal capital out of it. They lay it to
the unionists and claim that his age
and standing in life should have
saved him from the indignity. The
BANNER daresays the Gladstonians
are making a mountain out of a mole
hill. The writer has often seen peo-
pie in their frisky glee lat the sight
of little snow vigorously shell
ladies with whom they were unac-
quainted, and although known to
profess the highest mark of gallan-
try. This is, no doubt, the way the
befogged people of London were
impelled.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-01-05
Notice IN Probate.

THE STATE OF TEXAS.
To the Sheriff or any Constable of Washing
ton County-Greeting:
YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED
that you cause to be published once a week
for three successive weeks in the Brennan
Banner, newspaper published in Washing
ton County, the following notice:
THE STATE OF TEXAS.
To all persons interested in the welfare OF
Anna, Maria and Carl Zeitz, minors
H. FRANKIE has filed in the County Court OF
Washington County his resignation as guard
ian Of said minors, and has filed Herewith his
account for final settlement with their estate,
which will be heard at the next term of the
County Court OF said County, commencing on
the third Monday in January, 1888, at the
Court House thereof, in the City of BRENNAN,
at which time all persons interested in said
minors welfare may appear and contest said
account if they see proper.
HEREIN FAIL NOT, under penalty Of
the law, and OF this writ make due return. Is
sued the 10th day of December, 1857.
- WITNESS, II. NJ. Lewis, Clerk
I sp,r ! Of said Court, and the seal there
/ DEAL OF, at Office, in the City of Bren-
~ ham, 40 h day of December, 1857.
II. NJ. LEWIS. {. c. c.. w. c.,
By J. D. CAMPBELL. Deputy.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-01-05
Notice to Creditors,

Estate OF Mrs. T w. Waldron, deceased.
WHEREAS, Letters CT administration upon
the estate of 7. W. Waldron, deceased. were
granted to the undersigned by the County
Court of Washington County on the 18th day
of November, A. D. 1887. All persons hold
ing claims against said estate are required to
present the same within the time prescribed by
law. Ny residence and postofice address is
at Chappell Hill, Texas. J. NJ. NELSON,
Administrator.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-01-05
Notice to Creditors.
THs sraT5 OF G TaHAS; ard, 1887
To the creditors of Hons s. Shelby:

WASHINGTON COUNTY.
To the creditors of Hons s. Shelby:
You are hereby notified that W. II. Hons
and ]. T. Shelby, composing the firm of
Hons & Shelby, of the county OF Washing
ton, on the 29th day of November, 1887, ex-
ecuted deed of assignment conveying to
the undersigned all Of their property for the
benefit of such of their creditors as will con-
sent to accept their proportional share of
their estate and discharge them from their
respective claims, and that the undersigned
accepted the trust and has duly qualified as
required by law. All creditors consenting
to said assignment Elltst, within four months
after the publication of this notice, make
known to the assignee their consent in writ
ing, and within six months from the date of
this notice file their claims as provided oy
law with the undersigned, who resides at
Burton, Texas, which is also his postofice
address.
Witness my hand this 3rd day of Deem
Der, 1887. J. NJ. Hons,
Assignee for Hons & Shelby.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-01-05

The compass box and hanging
compass used by nayigators We're in
vented by William Barlowe, an En-
glish divine and natural philosopher,
in 1908. The compass is said to
have been known to the Chinese,
Ills B. c., and brought to Europe
by Marco Polo, A. D. 1860. The
suspension of the needle is attribu-
ted to Flavio Gioja, a Neapolitan
navigator, A. D. 1902.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-01-05

Count Henri de Ruolz, whose
death has been recorded, began life
with an income ok $4,000 a year;
devoted himself first to musical
composition, in which he achieved
some success, and afterwards to
scientific and mechanical expert
ments, in which he invented the
galyanic- plating process, anticipated
Bessemer III steel casting, and pro
duced other novelties, and died at
the age of eighty-two with hardly q
in the world.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-01-05
Estrsy Notice,

Taken up by J. c. Morris and es-
trayed before B. C. Anderson, Jus
tice of the Peace of Precinct No. 4,
of Washington County, Texas on
the LIST day of September, 1887, one
brown horse, brand indistinct,
both hind feet white; about 10 OF II
years old. Attest:
H. NJ. LEWIS, c. C. C. W. C.
By A. NJ. KRUG, Deputy.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-01-05

The rumor that Emperor William
was dead seems to have had no other
foundation than that the old gentle
man is getting pretty far along in
years, and that such a thing in the
course ofhuman events andaccording
to the laws of. nature is liable to oc-
cur at almost any moment. There
fore, those newspapers, that had edi-
torials announcing the emperor's de-
mise already set up, might as we'll
leave them standing, for it will be
STAT" for some printer before many
days.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-01-05

The San Antonio Express favors
the Blair bill. The democrats OPP
pose it. Therefore the Express
choice of positions is not strange.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-01-05

Mr.. E. BERRY WALL, the prince of
American dudes, who occupied to
the New Workers the relation that
the celebrated Bean Brummel once
did to the English people, has shock
ed his friends by suddenly getting
married in a travelling suit. When
we come to think of it, it was rather
shocking affair for young man
belonging to sixteen New York clubs
and owning one hundred suits of
clothes, to get married thus. Some
of Brenham's bong-tong could dis
count that.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-01-05

Gov. MARMADUKE, of Missouri, is
dead. The announcement will cause
no shock to his many friends through
out the South, as the reports the
past few days indicated that such an
event might be looked for, but it will
be received in certain quarters with
genuine sorrow. Like everybody
else, the deceased had some faults,
but along with many noble traits.
He served in the confederate army
as a general and won quite reputa
ton of a dashing cavalry officer. At
the date as his decease he occupied
the gubernatorial post.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-01-05

IF the national democratic con
Vention should be held in New
York it will not be upon invitation
nor at the bidding of Tammany.
The democrats in the country at
large love Tammany like Gen.
Bragg, of Wisconsin, loved State
Senator Grady.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-01-05

SENATOR REAGAN is loading him
self for his maiden speech, and is
announced to deliver six-hours
one on the Blair bill right after the
holidays. He has written to State
Land Commissioner Hall for school
statistics.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-01-05

The Tribute paid the late Secreta-
ry Manning when his remains were
consigned to their last resting
place was a touching one. Few
more distinguished men were ever
gathered together in this country as
mouiners at funeral.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-01-05

An esteemed contempory up in
North Texas just received informs
us that congress has adjourned to
January 5th." With such bright
and wide-awake exchanges to sharp
en- its wits against, the BANNER ex
poets in time to distance the field.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-01-05

The Austin Statesman is on a
cold trail. 1t has just now come to
the conclusion that the pistol law
must 90.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-01-05

A NUMBER of republicans, white
and colored, are stumping Louis
lana in the interest of Nichols and
reform" This is reason sufficient
why the other fellow should receive
the nomination.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-01-05

DR.. LYMAN ABBOTT, an eminent di-
vine, discusses the question of go
ing to theatres in the current issue
of the Epoch, and concludes that
there can be no harm in attending a
good play.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-01-05

The BANNER is not prophet nor
the son of a prophet, but it predicts
that in 1892 the grand old party of
"reminiscences, will appear in the po-
htical arena as the tail to the prohi-
bition kite.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-01-05

An Atchison, Kansas, man re-
Gently acted as ,pallbearer at a
funeral and as usher at wedding
the same day, which is an exemplif-
cation of the adage, that in life we
are in the midst of death.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-01-05

DURING the recent cold spell the
town clock in the courthouse tower
froze up and stopped striking. 1t
has proved such a great convenience
and citizens have been so thorough
ly accustomed to regulate their hab-
its by it, that any arrangement of
the works prove great drawback.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-01-05

A MINIATURE war took place at
Hibernia, N. J., aiming village, the
other day between party of twenty
Russian miners on one side, and six
Hungarians on the other. The face
of every man in the battle
was battered and bloody, and the
noble six put the twenty to flight.
The dispatches state that the parties
were all drunk and had agreed to
celebrate Christmas, but mo- doubt
the fracas was precipitated by the
strained relations at present existing
between their mother countries.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-01-05

A PROMINENT Hungarian politician
says that peace is now probably as
sured since the Russians have dis
covered that the Teutons are not
afraid of them, So, no! it has all
along been bluff game, and these
great powers have been acting in the
role of small boys at outs over a
game of marbles?
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-01-05

The interstate commerce commits
sion has Just made an important rul
ing, in which it has decided that ex-
press companies come under the
purview of the act creating the com
mission and defining its duties, and
therefore that the express companies
are subject to regulations and restric-
tons Just as the railroads are. The
action of the commission can hardly
be a surprise to them, as it was pref
ty generally anticipated.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-01-05

The Houston papers have an is
sue. The question of increasing
the mayors salary is under discuss
ion
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-01-05

THEREBY CERTIFY that the above and
foregoing Us true and correct copy of the
original Citation. now in my hands, and or
der same published in Weekly Banner for
three successive weeks. y. Z. DEVER,
Sheriff
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-01-05
Notice in Probate.

THE STATE OF TEXAS.
To the Sheriff or any Constable Of Washing
ton County-Greeting:
YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to
cause to be published for at least twenty Us
in the Brennan Banner, newspaper printed
IN Washington County. the following notice
THE STATE OF TEN4S.
To all persons interested in the etale Of
thornton Hackett. deceased:
Frank Doberl, admin TRAITOR, has fled in
the County Court of Washington County, an
account for final settlement in the estate of
Thernton Hackett, deceased. which will be
heard at the next term of the County Court Of
saia county, commencing on the third Mon
day in January. 1888. at the Court House
thereof, in the City Of Brennan, at which time
all persons interested in said estate may ap-
pear and contest said account, if they see
proper.
HEREIN FAIL NOT, under penalty OF
the law. and of this writ make due return. Is
sued the 10th day of December, 1887.
~ WI NESS, II. NJ. evils. Clerk
{ orn of said court, and the seal there
| ZEAL of, at Office, in the City of Bren-
~ ham, 10th day of December, 1887.
II. NJ. LEWIS, c. c. C., W. c.,
BY \. NJ. KRUG, Deputy.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-01-05

HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and
foregoing is a true and correct copy Of the
original Citation, now in my hands. and or
der same published in Weekly Banner for
three successive weeks. n. Z. DEVER,.
sheriff
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-01-05

BETWEEN the visits of the elder
Dickens and Dickens, Jr., times have
changed in this country. At any rate
Chas. Dickens, Jr., is quoted as say
ing that there is little in the Ameri-
can character nowadays to Justify
the satire contained in Martin Chuz-
zlewit," and in the criticisms in the
american Notes" Of his father.
Mr.. Dickens, Jr., is the gentleman
whose sense of grandeur and emo
tons of sublimity on viewing the
Niagara falls were swallowed up in
the ''abject terror presented.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-01-05

JAS. RUSSELL LOWELL, republican
minister at the court of st. James,
who was relieved of his position by
President Cleveland, attended a
banquet of the Tariff Reform League
at Boston on Thursday night, and
delivered an address in which he
used the following language: per
sonally I confess that 1 feel myself
strongly attached to Mr.. Cleveland
as the best representative Of the
higher type of Americanisw that we
have seen since Lincoln was snatch
ed from us" This is what may tru-
ly be termed disinterested friend
ship.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-01-05

HowE's great American circus has
been confscated at Monterey and
its attaches imprisoned because it
did not show all that was down on
the bills. While the arbitrary meth
DDS of the greazers are not to be adj
mired, yet it would have a salutary
effect if the great only original and
aggregated and combined wonders
of earth were thus dealt with here.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-01-05

In Rappahanock county, Va, a
lady had twelve stands of bees,
from which she derived considera-
BILE quantity Of honey, and from The
sale of which she derived quite a
snug little sum of money. Recently
a distillery was established near by,
and the bees were tempted away
from gathering honey and wax to
the still. And now, says the lady,
since it was started, there they
spend their whole time buzzing and
slipping, and have quit making honey
for her
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-01-05

If colors could only speak what
balJel some ladies bonnets would be.