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Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

Rev. SID WILLIAMS, whose arrival
has been anxiously awaited since
the camp-meeting commenced last
Saturday night, came in on freight
train Tuesday night, travelstained
and dusty, but went from the depot
to the camp-ground at the Park
where he preached to the audience
assembled, which would no doubt
have been larger had the people
known that he would get in. The
attendance was larger yesterday
and last night, and under his manage
ment it is expected that the meet
ings will grow in interest until
Brennan has a big revival.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

Mr.. I. n. BETT1soN, who for the
past few weeks has been soiourning
at Galveston for his health, has re-
turned, but not much improved.
Mr.. Bettison has resigned his posi-
ton as car inspector with the Santa
Fe and formed co-partership with
Mr.. Bessonette under the firm name
of Bessonette & Bettison, for the
purpose of selling sewing machine
motors.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

HERE is an unprecedented dull
ness in the matrimonial market.
Not marriage license has been is
sued from the County clerks office
during the past week. Whether it
is the scarcity of funds on which to
start to housekeeping or on ac-
count of the hot weather, it is hard
to tell.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

Mr.. A. NJ. ZEKIND and wife have
just returned from an extended
visit to the northern lakes near st
Paul and Minneapolis where they
have spent the past few weeks de-
catching fish until it
grew monotonous. Mr.. Zekind says
that an overcoat was comfortable
morning and evening and that at no
time was it warm enough to be IN
pleasant.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

A PARTY consisting of Messrs R.
L. Burnes, W. H. Smell, J. W. Gee
and j. D. Campbell will 90 out to
Walkers lake on a fishing trip to-
day. Judging from the discussion
of the quantity and variety of snake
bite remedy they expect to carry,
they must apprehend a regular
moccasin den.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16
CLOSED DOORS.
Is the millennium Approachinge


The gambling houses have closed
doors. Whether in view of the ap-
preaching camp-meeting which starts
here Saturday night under the
management of Rev. Dixon Williams,
the noted Mississippi evangelist, or
on account of the dull season which
causes a scarcity of cash, or because
of the decline of the insatiate thirst
of the boys to revel
In such an uncertain sport,
That charms but 10 betray,
"And makes the players snort,
When cards don't come their way"
it cannot be conJectured, but the
fact remains, that the gambling
houses have closed doors, some of
the outfits are boxed up, and some
of the sports have gone to seek
other fields where people do not
voluntarily
'Shun the tempting chip,
Or heed the warning true,
That your luck may trip,
On spheres red, white and blue
This action was all voluntary. No
law and order league, no official in
reference, no threats, no talk, no
grand jury in session to cause fear
and trembling, yet, they have "silent-
Iy folded their tents and stole away"
What does it mean? Is the spirit
of some unseen genius presiding
over our destinies, some tutelary
deity charged with our care, moving
mYsteriously among US, his wonders
to perform; is the animating spirit
of the people going through the
crucible of reform or what does it
portend? Surely it is significant!
Such changes without effort do not
usually come to even those who are
anxiously waiting and unless it is
an indication of the approach of the
millennium, the BANNER is unable to
account for it.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

The BANNER Inadvertently failed
to mention the fact that Mr.. VIM.
Watson was awarded the first prize
at the recent Horticultural Fair at
Lampasas for the best collection of
plums, of which he has innumera.
BILE varieties ripening all the way
from Nav to August.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

RETURNS from some of the water
melon shipments are not so satisfac-
tory as the first returns were. One
shipper had to add something over
two dollars to the proceeds of his
shipment to pay the expense, and.
another got go cents net on a ship
ment, those are the exceptions how
ever.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

Mr.. WIN. AVER returned Friday
night from Philadelphia, where he
went to consult the Messrs. McFad-
den's in reference to the building of
the new compress here. but he re-
fused to be interviewed on the sub
ject of what he accomplished, or to
say anything in regard to what was
the result of his visit or what they
proposed to do. He assured the re-
porter that a statement would be
given in few days.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

Mr.. MAX ENDEL has returned from
Henderson to accept his former
position with Messrs. A. & 81. Har-
rison who now have the largest force
of clerks of any house in the city.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

The colored normal school which
has been in progress here now, this
makes the second week, is attended
by about thirty teachers. D. L.
Sublet of Chappell Hill is teaching
it.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

The remains of Mr.. Cleveland, ia
Their of W. D. Cleveland, of Hous-
ton, and grand father OF Mrs. A. I.
Threadgill, of this city, passed
through here Monday en- route to
Houston for interment. He died at
the home of his son, Geo. W. Cleve-
land, in Austin Sunday evening, at
the advanced age of eighty some
odd years. He resided for many
years at Travis, Austin county, and
was we'll known in this section. Mr..
A. T. Threadgill went down on the
same train to attend the funeral.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

Mr.. R. S. FARMER left Monday to
commence work on the abutment
and approach on the Burleson county
side of the new iron bridge across
the Yegua, the contract for whach
was awarded to him some time since.
The approach and abutment is about
1900 feet in length and will be COM
pleted in a few weeks. He built the
approaches on this side and the ex
cellence of the work may have had
something to do with his getting
this contract and is an evidence of
the kind of work to be expected OF
that side.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

The Brennan gun club returned
Thursday night from the Hemp
stead shoot, which has been in pro-
gress for two days, Wednesday and
Thursday, and report that they en-
joyed the sport immensely, as well
as the manner in which they were
treated. There were some $500
blue rocks shot as well as 800 live
birds. There were twenty-eight
shooters in attendance and better
scores were made than at the State
shoot. Of the Brennan team which
consisted of Messrs. B. S. Rogers,
W. II. Smell, W. 81. Lockhart, R. L.
Burnes, and E. L. Salley, Mr.. Rog-
ers did the best shooting.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

Mr.. S. J. SIMON. formerly with the
clothing house of Mr.. E. Hoffman,,
has accepted a position with Messrs.
A. &. H. Harrison, where he has al
ready entered upon his duties.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

The Brennan Field Artillery
have decided not to leave for the en-
campment until Friday morning on
the same train with the Light
Guard. The horses and guns of
the Artillery company will go up on
an o'clock freight.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

WITH the present crop prospect
which every farmer says is splendid,
the fall trade of Brennan promises
to be something immense, and the
merchants are making their prepare
lions accordingly.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

Mr. B. LEHMAN has just returned
from the Brazos bottom where he
says he has 40 acres of cotton six
feet high and Tapped in the rows,
though planted six feet apart.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

EXCURSION tickets for 100 miles up
and down the Santa Fe to those
who desire to attend the camp-meet-
ing at Brennan, will be on sale Fri.
day and Saturday, good for ten
DAYS. Come.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16
The Separate Coach Law.

The separate coach law went into
effect Monday, and the trains pass
ing here had on the extra coaches of
equal accommodation with the sign
stuck up on each respectively ''for
white" 'sfor colored." There was
no jar or friction in its workings,
and though there may be at some
places, the wisdom of this novel yet
wise enactment will soon be appre-
ciated by the colored people when
they learn and begin to consider the
privileges it conveys, and then they
will cheerfully accept the situation
and consider it a favor rather than a
discrimination, and whatever of in
dignation may have at first been
aroused from sensitiveness growing
out of the separation, will soon
vanish as they contemplate the mu-
tual advantages which will daily
present themselves to him and the
law will be the more highly appre-
ciated by all.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

MANAGER SIMON says the opera
house has been opened for the last
summer entertainment. The next
time it is opened will be at the be-
ginning of the theatre season.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

In Justice Curry's court Monday
! Allen Ayers and Sarah Ross, were
each fined for disturbing the peace
SIS and S13 respectively.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

Mr.. G. WIELKINs returned from
his farm near Latium, in this corn-
ty Tuesday and says his cotton is
beginning to open, bringing with
him a few we'll open bolls, which
were the first we have seen.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16
H@ WINE OF cARDUL a Tonic for women

A FARMER of this county in the
city Wednesday said he had fields
of corn that would make IS bushels
to the acre, and it wasn't Brazos
bottom land either, but cedar break
land.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

A TELEGRAM from Rockport gives
news of Mrs. McClungsrecovery from
recent sickness, and says she was
out visiting friends Tuesday.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

The injunction suit of the Home
insurance company ct ais VS.. Cohen
Bros, of this city, was dissolved at
Austin Tuesday by Judge Maxey of
the q. S. court.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

The Santa Fe will give excursion
rates to the camp-meeting at this
place for 100 miles up and down the
road at 4 cents per mile for the round
trip tickets good for ten days.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

THE Light Guard were out at the
Germania drilling Wednesday night
and this evening at $50 o'clock will
turn out on court square with the
Light Guard band and have guard
mount and dress parade.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

REV. F. SEBRIGHT LEIGH preached
an excellent sermon to the Brennan
Light Guard, who accompanied by
the Light Guard band attended the
Episcopal church in full uniform
Sunday night. The play on the
company initials "B. L. g." Mr..
Leigh interpreted to stand for
behave Like Gentlemen which he
presumed of course the boys always
did, and INDUCED the hope that they
always would. The company we're
much impressed with the sermon.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

The usual Monday morning matti-
nee in the Mayors court was fail
ure as was the Tuesday mornings
this week. The police were on the
qui vive for material Saturday and
Sunday night both, but just before
there was anything 'ripe" enough
to pull it was run off by friends
or absquatulated ''out of sight" lit
orally.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

NEARLY every town of any impor-
lance in the State has made an effort
to get artesian water, and the efforts
of most of them have been crowned
with success. There is nothing
Brennan needs more unless it is
electric lights, yet she has never
made any effort to get artesisn
water.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

The building of a new compress
here will increase the bucket brig
ade materially for the time being
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

ABOUT 300 negroes crowded
around the depot Tuesday evening
to see ''de 'scursion" train to Dallas,
about one hundred going up. There
were ten coaches full of the excur-
sionists.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

ATTENTION is directed to the
change in the advertisement of
Messrs. Curry & Simmons, real es-
tate dealers.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

THERE was a good crowd out to
hear Rev. Sid Williams last night
and considerable more interest is
being manifested since his arrival.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16
LOCAL NEWS.

SEE notice of ball and fest at Val
ley Grove on July 26.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

Miss Clara Alderman who won
the Houston Post scholarship, in
Houston, acknowledges in very
grateful terms the receipt of the box
of candy from Kiber's candy factory.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

The BANNER was led to believe
and thereby led the public to expect
that the long absent sprinkler would
be put on Monday, but alas, for
such expectations. The streets are
still dusty, the sprinkler has not
been seen, nor the proprietor to as
certain the cause of its non-appear-
ance.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

THESE pretty moonlight nights
ought to help increase the atten-
dance at the camp-meeting
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

Tools SToLEN.-On last Saturday
night the tools belonging to John
F. Bertchiter, contractor and build
er of the new Lutheran church near
William Penn, were stolen-the
house in which the tools were in be-
ing broken open. A boring ma
chine and rip saw was among the ar
ticles taken. A reward of so will
be paid for the recovery of the tools
and the apprehension OF the thief.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16
McElree's Wine Of Cardui

and THEDFORD'S BLAoKDRAUGHT
are sold by all Washington County dealers
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

IT has been suggested that day
be set apart for mass meeting of
the citizens to discuss the constitu-
tional amendments to be submitted
to the people for their adoption or
rejection on August 18th. Some
of these amendments are of vital
importance and if not properly pre-
sented to the people will fail to be
adopted by the reason of the people
not turning out to vote. Let them
get together and discuss them.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

Mr.. R. NJ. BAINE, Jr., of Waco,
who erected the compress there for
the Messrs. McFaddens, is here to
superintend the erection of the new
compress in this city. He was ut
terly astonished to learn that we
had neither gas nor electricity for
lighting purposes, and says they will
probably put in an electric light
plant of about the capacity of Messrs
A. u II. Harrison, which he has
already examined carefully. Per
haps this company could be induced
to put in plant of sufficient capac-
ity to light the city, if properly en-
couraped.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

Much interest Is felt here in the
result of the Hope murder case now
in progress at Bellville, and it is be-
lieved that it will either result in q
mistrial or an acquittal.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

SPECIAL surveyors are here loca-
ting the lines of the Central railroad
property.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

"Messrs. W. G. Wilkins, promI-
nent business man, A 7. Threadgill,
member of the city council and a
prominent banker and jeweler, and
Mr.. F. Kiber, a prominent candy
manufacturer, all of Brennan, were
also here, and have invested largely
These men all say that there is a
great future before Velasco and
Quintana and a majority of them
are going to locate here" -Quin-
tana Times.
That's all right, except we think
the esteemed Times is mistaken
about "most of these gentlemen 10,
eating there" and Mr. Threadgill
being a "banker," though Judging
from his enthusiasm about these
places and the fabulous prices he
expects to sell his property there
for, if his expectations are ever re-
allied, he will no doubt then be a
prominent banker, and maybe have
a reserve fund.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

SEE change in the advertisement
of ". Stuckerts' shoe store.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

The Baptist camp-meeting at the
Fireman's park commenced Satur-
day night according to previous an
nonncement, though Rev. Sid Viii
liams did not arrive to begin the
services. Local ministers have kept
the meeting running, and fair con-
gregations have attended. Sunday
night Rev. E. Ward preached to an
audience of about 200, who listened
with attention, though there was
not the interest manifested that
characterizes a successful camp
meeting. As the meeting pro
crosses it is to be hoped that the
interest will increase.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16
Coming Attractions.

Manager Simon of the Grand
Opera House has booked through
Manager Greenwald, of Galveston,
the following attractions for the ap.
preaching theater season: Marie
Greenwood Opera company, Alex
ander Salvini, Geo. Wilson's mann
moth minstrels, Geo. ". Leder's
comic players, Louis Morrison in
Faust, Bottom of the Sea, A Breezy
time, Uncle Isaac, Joseph Grisner,
Al &c Fields MINISTRIES, The Mer-
chant, Tom Sawyer, Jim the Yves
terner, Gus Williams, Katie Put
nam, Beach and Bowers MINISTRIES,
Dan Thompson, Goodyear's min
strels, Ada Melrose, He, she, him
and her, Charlotte Thompson, The
Burglar and Edwin Arden, making
in all so far twenty-three attractions
embracing some very fine ones.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

The colored people of Denison
are erecting bricd church.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

COUNTY court convenes next Men
day, July Goth.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

MEssRs. E. P. Curry, D. II. Watson,
and Richard Scurry spent Sunday
in Chappell Bill. This is out Of
the Judges precinct butunder some
circumstances his Jurisdiction to pre-
side in ''court" has no restrictions.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

Nh. G, FREEMAN, representing the.
Texas Advertiser of Dallas, whose
whereabouts has not been known
by his family since the 18th of June;
and whose unknown whereabouts
now is causing his family consider
able anxiety, was here on the 9th
and left for Giddings.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

CONSIDERABLE improvement has
been made at the Heidenheimer oil
mill, considerable force of hands
having been at work there for several
weeks, putting everything in readi-
ness for the approaching cotton
SEASON
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

"a sLAck.DRAUeHT tie. cures Constipation.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

A REPRESENTATIVE of the Colorado
& Texas Exchange Journal is in the
city for the purpose of disposing of
the Texas edition published some
time since, in which Brennan has a
column write up, and for which all
other Texas towns save twelve others
paid 500. He expects 81 per copy
for the papers.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

ROUND trip tickets to Chicago,
good for thirty days and at one fare
will be on sale the 18th, 18th and
18th. On July Both to August Bird
inclusive tickets will be sold to
Detroit for one fare good until Sep
tenn Both.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

In the county court Saturday Mrs.
Charlotte Stuckert was adjudged in
sane by Judge Kirk. She was ad-
judged insane IN 1887 and sent to
the asylum where after years con-
fnement she was discharged, but 60
ing insane again, before she could
be returned to the asylum she had
to be tried on the same charge
again.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

The crowd of horse traders that
congregate near the barrel house on
Quitman street, every Saturday even
ing was unusually large last Satur-
day evening and quite number of
horses changed owners. The crowd
was about equally divided between
whites and colored.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

ENGINEER Waumbean was in the
city Saturday looking after the i'm
provements contemplated here by
the Santa Fe in the near future.
They will probably put in two or
three spur switches, lengthy side
track which will straighten the curve
to the Central, build new freight
depot just south of the present one.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

The BRENNAN Light Guard will
leave for the State encampment at
Austin Friday at IL o'clock. For
weeks they have been drilling regu-
larly and are prepared to make a
strong effort to capture the few
prizes in SIGHT.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-16

The honorary members of the
BRENNAN Field Artillery presented
the company with a handsome
guidon flag at the Germania park
last night, and rendered them ban
quet, but owing to the late hour of
it's conclusion a full report of it is
deferred for a subsequent issue.
Orange County observer., 1891-07-18
GALE VALUABLE LAND.

GALE OF VALUABLE LAND.
By order of the Superior Court of
Orange County in the special proceed
ing entitled Vim. Allen, EXT Of James
|. Allen vs.. james Allen and others.
will on Monday. August 10, 1891 offer
for sale at putlic auction at the court
house door in HillsborO the following
lands of said James |. Allen to make
assets tor payment of debts
|. l. 4 tract known As Lot No. l in the
division Of the James Christopher land.
adjoining Mrs. Fanny Christopher. W
+. Murphy and others. and containing
So acres. more or less.
| 2. Also the Home Tract Of said Jane,
/. Allen on waters of Lynch's creek
adjoining l.. K. Burch. Anderson Sharp
John Compton and others, and contain
| ing 400 acres, more or less.
Terms of sale One-third cash ant
/ balance at and II months with inter
est from sale at 8 per cent.
This Both day of June, 1891.
F. r. WARREN,
Commissioners
Orange County observer., 1891-07-18
GALE OF LAND.

GALE OF LAND
W. Y. Tate. Administrator Of Moses l..
Rice Against Thomas F. Holt and
others.
Bv virtue Of decree Of the Superior
Court made -iE the above entitled csi.c,
will sell at the court house door III
HilIsboro on the 10th day Of August
next the following described lands a.
the property oi the late Moses l. Rice,
to-wit:
One tract on the waters Of Back
Creek adjoining the land. OF James Nc
Adams. Lemuel Rice and Others. con
tanning Thirty-Seyen Acres. more o!
less.
Also one other tract on Back Greek
adjoining John Hodge, Lemuel Rice
and others, containing Sixy+Tw
/ Acres. more or iess-all subiec. 70 tn
! widows dover.
Terms OF sale: One-third in cash
one-third in six and twelve month.
| bond and security tor deferred rsy
|. ments.
This 9Th day OF july. ISL
w y. TATE.
Administrator and Comm.