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Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-04-17

RADD1sHEs, mustard, lettuce, and
some other vegetables have found
the way on the tables.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-04-17

Mr.. S. A. MoRRIss says that he
has been revealing in Irish potatoes
for week.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-04-17
LOCAL NE Tvs

TE Oddfellows of this city will
have their street parade on the 26th
instant.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-04-17

BRENNAN should have an amateur
dramatic association. The success
of last Saturday evenings entertain
ment demonstrates the fact that
there is plenty of good talent in the
city. The young people could get
together and by forming such an as
sociation and occasionally giving en-
tertainments could greatly relieve the
monotony of the dull summer
months.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-04-17

Mr.. TON Evans says that some of
the farmers around Washington will
have to plant their corn over.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-04-17

CONSTABLE BoYD went down to the
Chappell Hill nighborhood Thurs
day and levied execution on the
famous Carlisle -Girtman mule, which
has been the subject of so much iti-
CATION. Mr.. Boyd will keep the
mule until the costs are paid.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-04-17

Mr.. G. LAscH, who resides four
miles and half southwest of town,
reports that he has a number of
horses that are suffering badly from
distemper. He says that several of
his neighbors also have distempered
stock.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-04-17

In mentioning the fest out at Ber-
lin for the benefit of the Oak Hill
school, the BANNER unintentionally
omitted the main feature which was
the fine singing of the children. The
fest was more largely attended than
any previous one. Everybody was
full of life, the music splendid, and
the dance at night did not break up
until o'clock in the morning.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-04-17

CAPT. Ton CLAY, Mr.. A. NJ. Clay
and Mr.. Frank Eldridge, who went
down to Rockport on prospecting
trip with the intention OF buy
ing lands for speculative pur-
poses returned on Wednesday night.
The BANNER reporter met Capt. Clay
the next day and was authoriz ed to
state that whatever money the cap.
tain had to invest hereafter would
be invested in Washington county
property. He says that this county
is ahead of any county he saw and
suits him well enough.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-04-17

THr members of the Texas veter-
ans association residing in this city
and county will leave on Friday to
attend the annual reunion at Fort
Worth.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-04-17

QUITE number of farmers from
the Washington and Graball neigh
borhoods were in the city on Mon
day as witnesses in the Kellum muir
der case.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-04-17

The broom drill contest on Satur-
day night between the colored
Methodist Sunday school of Chap
pell Hill and the BRENNAN st. John
school resulted in victory for the
latter.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-04-17

THERE were foHr or five farmers
from the Pleasant Hill neighbor-
hood in the city on Monday hiring
hands to go out and chop cotton.
They offered IS cents a day ard
board.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-04-17

AFTER the regular prayer-meeting
service at the Baptist church on
Wednesday evening the ordinance
of baptism was administered to Miss
Mamie Ewing, Miss Dora Thaxton
and Mrs. Richardson.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-04-17

ABOUT the beginning of next week
the demand for cotton choppers will
be general, and the vagrant law
should be enforced strictly against
idlers who refuse to go out and help
the farmers.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-04-17

RESIDENTS of Silkville, small vii
lage southwest of town, who were
in the city Thursday, report that
place on quite boom and that a
number of new residences are going
up. Mrs. L. F. Seidelmann is build
ing neat residence in front of Mr..
John Stern's place, and Hon. Thos.
Bolivar Benjamin Buckner Brecken-
ridge Bolts Is having an addition
built to his residence, which i'm
proves it very much and gives it an
appearance of airiness.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-04-17

In the district court on Friday
the big land suit of Harlow VS..
Hudgins was continued, after which
the suit of L. V. Sprague VS.. R. 4.
Harris, assignee, to recover the
amount of a judgment by garnish-
ment in the ". G. Dixon assigned
estate, was taken up and tried. At
the conclusion Special Judge Alex
ander took the case under advise
ment.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-04-17

The Brennan pulp factory has
four hundred tons of cotton seed
hulls in stock. They were shipped
here from Houston.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-04-17

The picnic season was opened on
Thursday by party of young ladies
and gentlemen, who drove down in
wagons to Pampells lake, about
four miles east of town, and enjoyed
a quiet little picnic of their own all
by themselves. The party consisted
of MIR. Sam Styles and Miss Julia
Robertson, of Waco, Mr. viii Dallas
and Miss Lizzie Dryer, Mr.. Tom
Clampitt and Miss Carrie Blue, of
Independence, Mr.. James Gee and
Miss jamie Hughes, and Tom Hol-
land and Miss Alma Hemming.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-04-17

OK Saturday afternoon a lot OF
colored girls of various sizes and
dressed in blue and red aud carry
ing brooms and parasols arrived in
town from Chappell Hill. They
were members of the Methodist Sun
day school at that place and had
come up to drill with the broom
brigade of the st. Johns African
Methodist church of this city for a
medal. The drill took place at nine
o'clock at night. They also paraded
the streets in the afternoon and
drew a large crowd after them.
They executed a few movements in
front of the BANNER office.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-04-17

The members of the Germania
Social club had their first rehearsal
Friday night of the new amateur
theatrical entertainment which they
will present Oh the night of the 9th
instant. The parties who are to take
part in the play are Mrs. Ed Haubelt,
Mrs. Huettig, Joseph Ebaner, Fl.
Schulze, Joe Gootkofsky and Fred
Kraemer. As stated, this will be the
last entertainment of the season.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-04-17

The Fisher County Call advocates
Judge C. Il. Breedlova as candi-
dote for congress to succeed Hon.
S. ". T. Lanham.
The Minneapolis observer. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1890-1???, 1890-08-23

Subscribe for the OBSERVER, only 81 so
per year.
When you need hrst-class shave, call
on b. Parker, 247 sd Ave. S.
When you need clothing go to the
Palace Clothing House, 40 As Wash. Av. S.
When you are in trouble consult Morris
the lawyer, o27 Guaranty Loan Building.
For first class shave go to Frank And
ersons. zoo Wash. Ave- S.
When you are tired and need good
nights lodging. go to Mrs Huntoons, 2Io
sd St. S.
Money loaned on furniture, watches and
diamonds lowest rates. New England
Loan Co., $50 Nicollet Ave.
Diamond Cut Diamond, by one of the
best authors of the race under the Non.
dePlume" William Waller See next weeks
issue
Don't fail to attend the grand entertain
ment in honor of Supreme Chancellor E. A,
Williams at Morgan Post Hail. Tuesday
evening, Aug. goth
Mr.. Chas Britton has charge of affairs
at the coming X. =. entertainment. This
announcement alone will be a guarantee
for an enjoyable evening to all who attend
The event of the week was the lawn fete
at the residence of Mrs Bently' corner 4th
ST and Ist Ave, N +. The literary pro-
gram was highly rendered and those num-
bers on the program that ELECTED the loud
est applause was the essay by Miss Fannie
Johnson, the recitation by Miss Drucilla
Dunjee. the solos and duets by Misses
Marshall and Bently. the tenor solo of Mr..
w. H Harmon, the violin solo of Mr.. c. ].
Brown and the closing number was a solo
by the hooking bird of song Miss Florence
/ Johnson
The Minneapolis observer. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1890-1???, 1890-08-23

Henry Ward is running from St
Paul to Portland Henry says he
works hard but his shadow never
grows less. Well, he is right for
at the best he only weighs about
fifty and If his shadow was any less
it would be nothing at all
Upon being asked what he pro-
posed to do in case his colored
porters ment out on a strike the
president OF the +. u. G. Co. re-
piled that he was in no sense
alarmed that the Porters in his en-
ploy would ask for higher pay and
il there was a strike his conductors
would act in the capacity of both
conductor and porter until he could
fill the places of the strikers with
white men, to whom he would give
better pay. Now the travelling
public is gradually becoming more
averse to tipping" and in mum
erous talks have always held that
as they pay exorbitant prices for
their accommodations, they should
not be expected TO make up the
deficiencies i'll the wages OF cor
poration employees, and that right
ly; then again il is degrading to
the men they employ in their ser.
vice to be obliged to stand around
in the role of beggar, to support
himself and family, and il he does
not make himself a mendicant in "A
certain sense, the paltry SIS. 90
per month will go but a small way
towards keeping the wolf from the
door Then il does seem incon-
siderate to say the wages of white
porters should be $50. 90 per month
and cOlored porters who are per
fectly familiar with their duties, be
cause they happen to have a dark
face, should receive the munihcent
G) sum Of $500 for their knowl-
edge Of how to run a sleeping car.
We hope that before long the grasp
ing corporation will find that il is
to their own interest that the port
ers in their employ should receive
enough salary TO at least pay for
the rental of house.
All news Of interest to railroad
men will be published in this col
umn Of the OBSERVE. Core
spondencc solicited. Address all
communications to the city editor
OF the OBSERVER.
Osg OF THE FIsEsT.
The Minneapolis observer. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1890-1???, 1890-08-23

Boys give your name to Mr. Roy Watts
or Mr., Ed Trusedell and subscribe for the
OBSERVER.
Hon. T II Brinkly is with US this week
and is the swell waiter Of the house
Comedian Mckenzie says that Mime
sofas snow will never fall on him II the
steamboats, continue to run,
St. Paul seems to lead Minneapolis with
some Of the boys or at least they make il
their Sunday home. That's right boys be
sociable
While the boys have no Sunday work
they are very tired on Monday morning
Mr.. b Coleman left the restaurant
rather early Wednesday eve. I expect he
was among the ST Paul People too.
Mr.. c. S. Turner thought he was just
the proper mad Tuesday afternoon. he is
alright
Mr.. Graham has left the restaurant but
not the city His friend VIM. Davis is
Sill Du Tue t0DAf Dht tpphs fatAS i6At|iJ ~
himself. as it is very chilly. way up there.
Ice cream was the fsvorite but the people
take coffee now as it seems to suit the cool
evenings best
Mr. Mcclure has returned to the resiaur-
ant. Welcome Moses
A certain waiter was standing on the
corner Of sd street and and avenue looking
up at the building. about one O'Clock We'd
nesday night. his troubles we're great but
please don't jump out, she will forgive you.
Well. Ray. old boy. yoa have kept
rambling but they tell ne that the butchers
have oyertaken you That looks like hard
luck. juss keep looking forward.
] would like to know II things viii quiet
down. they look a little squaiiy noN.
NieoiIet Horse.
Let's go
Zach Hawkins IS the swell.
b. ZONES IS the ladies mar.
Vim. Dugan Is the youngest
The Minneapolis observer. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1890-1???, 1890-08-23
Hotel Lafayette.

Head waiter Hapson was in the city last
Monday
Phil Jackson was in the city arranging
for the final concert by the Hopson Hub
bard Concert Co.
Tommy Thompson says the lake wind
wont get his game much longer.
There are aot many of the boys left here
now for between the head cooks ghost
and Matt Hopsons AK. the boys are
pretty we'll thinned out.
G. w Parker J. f Nichols. II c. Gil
bert. Capt. F Shelby (the big fourl and
Tom Pittmans Quartette left the Beach
Thursday.
Capt. Monroe feels very proud over his
promotion.
Dave Hubbard is the swell of the season,
The grand concert to be given next
Thursday evening by the Hopson HUBBARD
Concert Co., promises to be the event of
the season. Many friends from the twin
cities are expected out Such well known
artists as Matt Hopson, Phil Jackson,
Frank Baxter James Holman, John Fish
er and the famous silver toned Quartette
will participate.
Special arrangements have been made to
entertain VIM Duval, Chas Washing
ton and J. II. Montgomery of the Nicollet
Louis Hurd and Sig Martin of the West
and Al Plummer and Bird Lucky OF the
Ryan, on the evening of the entertainment,
The Minneapolis observer. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1890-1???, 1890-08-23
Hotel st Louis.


Head waiter Henderson was in the city
Wednesday, returning Thursday in time
for early breakfast
Second waiter Pierce is as popular as
ever.
Tom Jackson could not stand it any
longer He returned to the city to bet on
his favorite horse
What made Frank Baxter stay in the
city so long, -- can tell
Head waiter Henderson slipped in on
the boys the other day in their little game
and if he should see them at it again. some
of them al least will hear from him when
the season is over.
Rumor has it that we are going to pack
our grip sacks for home Monday These
winds are growing rather chilly
All the boys are going to attend the final
blowout across the lake Thursday even
ing.
Head waiter Henderson is billed for a
speech at the Lafayette concert Thursday
evening and il he succeeds in holding his
audience spellbound. we are going to ban
quet him on his return.
The Minneapolis observer. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1890-1???, 1890-08-23
HOTELS.

We have been fortunate in sec
uring the services of one OF the
brightest young men in the city to
report all news matter, of interest
to hotel men. We shall devote
space every week to this matter.
West Hotel GIsanings
Second waiter Hurd still toys with his
m oustuche.
Third waiter Scott tells the boys TO keep
step to the music before they see the snow
Ay
Geo Tyler says he is going to retire.
bank his money and get married
Gilbert Hamilton is the funny man of
the hotel
Joe Mathews is the popular man.
I Scott the society man
s. Wooten is the business man
S. Martin is the heavy man.
the OBSERVER man
If don't bring back those
ST. 90 shoes. We are going to publish his
name next week. as we know who be is
Boys give your name TO second waiter
Hurd as subscribers for the OBSERVER.
only $50 per year. Let everybody sub
scribe, Papers on sale from the second
waiter Mr. Hurd
The Minneapolis observer. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1890-1???, 1890-08-23

l.. X Hillyard Lodge seems determined
to again become the leading Lodge Of the
Masonic Fraternity w, johnson. w.
NJ is going TO give this Lodge his striotesi
attention and when he shall have passed
out of the East" IL can be trntbfuliy said
that his administration Of affairs will have
been the bes, since the organization Of the
LodRe
The Minneapolis observer. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1890-1???, 1890-08-23

The OBSERVER has given a column for
the exclusive use of the railway porters,
and all things appertaining to their calling.
It will be fearless advocate. in their strug-
gle for higher pay. and a faithful ohron-
icler Of their social doings. The railway
porters department will be under a compe-
tent head and il will be the particular aim
of the OBSERVER to make this 1.-THE Rail
way Porters" column. one Of particular in
terest
Geo. Fisher, formerly of St. Paul,
is now running from the Windy
City to Portland.
John Freeman, the fat and jov-
ial porter Of the 500 says things
are more than lovely.
Billie Holt, the stewart Of Presi-
dent Hills car, the Manitoba, has
but recently returned. Billie has
been to the coast.
John Watson dead headed to
Boston the other evening over the
500. Although he IS a Benedict
there is no flies on John.
MIR. Geo. Owens, formerly OF St.
Paul, but now OF the windy city
passed through on his way to Port.
land. Geo. is looking fat and
healthy.
The great hobby OF NJ {. Powell
OF the Great Northern, is mining
stock and he will never tire OF tell
ing one Of the glorious prospects Of
the Big Ok, in which he is in
teTested.
Geo. Smith is one of the hand
soonest porters in the Pullman
service. Geo. and Lev Green was
at one time a good pair TO draw
too as you were likely to make a
full most anytime.
Geo. Roper, when he is in the
Hub, goes by the nanle Of Hand
some George, and il reports are
true more than one fair maiden has
felt a fiuttering OF the heart since
George has been visiting the Hub.
The Minneapolis observer. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1890-1???, 1890-08-23

Jake Johnson is the favori,e
Arthur Edwards is the largest
VIM. Duvall is the pleasantest
VIM Harmon is the society man
]. IL Montgomery is the wittest
VIM. Turner is the money broker,
Frank Preston is the business man
Chas Washington is the tenor singer.
b. !. Watson is the christian advisor.
Mr., Masse is the heavy man about the
house
VIM. Turner signs for the suit that will
never return.
T. c. Harris is the last one of the boys
to get married.
Everybody misses seeing the flies play
ing base ball on chas. Aliens head.
r II. Brinkly has rendered his resgna-
ton because the children would not ap-
plaud his style of carrying the pan.
Cleveland's Minstrels we're reproduced
at the Nicollet House yesterday morning
End men VIM Turner. Cap Edwards
Chas. Washington. Zach Hawkins Inter
oculator b Jones, Jake Johnson sang An
ME Rooney"
The Minneapolis observer. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1890-1???, 1890-08-23
The Holmes House

Head waiter Bell is the happiest man a.
bout the house
Second waiter Tyler seems to be grow
ing thinner as his wedding day approaches
Capt. Pettiford has left the boys because
they woke him out Of his sad rcverie. good
luck old boy.
When the boys need any clothing or
walters jackets they 90 TO she largest and
cheapest place in the city to buy. Palace
Clothing House.
The Minneapolis observer. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1890-1???, 1890-08-23

Samuel Chancellor departed from this
earth and all things earthly last Sunday
afternoon at p. m. at his residence, 2I6
and Street s. He has been suffering for
several years past with consumption. He
was taken to Winona. Monday, his former
home, for final interment. The remains
we're accompanied by his widow, Rev. j,
w. Dunjee, Mrs staff his sister, Martha
Chancellor, and s. c Crawford. The flu
neral services was held at the residence of
his sister, Mrs F. Houser. Rev, Duniee
officiating The floral tributes were num-
erous and elaborate. Deceased leave a
widow and a large number of relatives TO
mourn his loss.
A very modest personal damage suit has
been begun by J C. Todd against Harris
Bros. the junk dealers, who he claims are
responsible for the careless driving of one
of their employees, that resulted in over
throwing his buggy on June 10 last, and
dumping him into the street. Mr. Todd
claims to have been so badly hurt by the
accident that he was unable to work for
three days. He now sues to recover S31
for injury TO his buggy So for the use of a
carriage while his was being repaired and
$3.50 for personal injuries, or $3.50 in all,
w. X. Morris yesterday filled papers in
the District Court in the damage suit,
C. Todd, plaintiff. Harris Bros. defend
ants
The Minneapolis observer. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1890-1???, 1890-08-23
O. q. O MOI

ST. Anthony Lodge still stands second to
none. Notwithstanding the many set backs
il has had during the past year She still
has solid treasury and good foundation
10 work upon New members are being
taken in every month and the membership
roll nov contains over s. financial mem
bers in good standing They have cared
for more sick and disabled members than
all the other lodges in the city combined
during the past year Their Is some talk
Of starting building fund in the Lodge
il 70 IL will be a good move and we hope
the members Of ST Anthony Lodge will
countenanee such thought and encourage
every move IN that direction. The Lodge
will hold its Annual Election Of Officers
Wednesday evening August z7th at which
1t is earnestly requested by the 'Noble
Grand that every brother will be present.
Knights Ufpythlas
Nat Turner Lodge still leads all other
secret organizations IN the city IL Is
increasing lie membership right along
The members Of this Lodge will spare
neither time nor expense in entertaining
DIR. r A. Williams, Supreme Chancellor.
Of their order Tuesday evening, Aug. 10th.
Three new members were added 10 the
rolls w. II Harmon received the inita.
tory on Page Rank and Hessrs John and
Ralph Watson received the Page. Esquire.
and Knight Rank, under special dispensa-
ton. There was very large attendance.
after the good work had been performed
all the Brothers sat down 70 the rcpast
prepared by the candidates Every man
Who can should avail himself Of the 0ppoF-
tuniiy TO connect himself with this grand
order.
Subscribe for the ossEHyEs, only gf 50
per year, IS 9Th 81. S. Room 8.
The Minneapolis observer. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1890-1???, 1890-08-23
SECRET SOCIETIES.
NRws GATHERED nv Our ABLE EDITOR or
PAST PRESENT AND FuTURR DoiNGs
AT THH piFFERHEr LODGES,
knIKhi Templarn.

Cyrene Commandry, seems to be pro
crossing slowly but surely. and ere the
dawn of another year we shall see the
Pride Of the West out in full Regnlia
Under the command Of that Efficient drll
master, u 4. Mcfarland. who is the Cap.
tian General Cyrenc Commandry will at
tend second to none nj the next conclave Of
Colored knight Templars. 1, is to be re-
GREETED that Minnesota will not be repre-.
scented at the conolayo now in session at
Quincy III
The Minneapolis observer. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1890-1???, 1890-08-23

Geo. East is the dude of the house.
f w Scott is the heavy man.
Capt. English signs as winter draws near.
If the Capt of watch No - don't look
out he will be caught mapping.
Mr. 4. Smith says he expects to spend
another winter with Mr.. Bell
The Minneapolis observer. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1890-1???, 1890-08-23

Prudence Chapter has moved up peg
or two during the past few months and we
hope will continue in the line OF progress
We have a great deal Of confidence In C.
w Lee in maintaining for the Chapter It's
standing as tho key stone to tho Masonic
body in this City
Anchor Lodge is the leading Masonic
Lodge under the Iowa Jurisdiction aud 1t
continues 10 increase in membership No
less than eight have entered passed. and
been raised 10 the sublime degree Of Mas
ter Mason during the past year The Of
fetal rostrum OF the Lodge Is composed
Of bright. earnest. and energetic men who
always have the interest Of the Lodge at
heart and II the officers and members
continue with that determination. which
will be found in all matters to be the es.
sential feature Of success, they will not
only be the best conducted lodge Of the
order, but will be the largest