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Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-08-12

Mcdonald Oxley, of Montreal.
Mr.. Oxley is one of the foremost
writer's of Canada. His paper
was quite original. He dwelt at
length on the evil Of reading too
many books, and that too, often
of a trashy character. One
statement he made, we all may
profit by ga great many peo-
pie read so many books and read
them so rapidly that a slick path
is worn through their brains, so
that little or nothing of what they
read is retained. "Read but
few books-the best-brood over
them, absorb them.''
Saturday evening a great pa
triotic meeting was held in exhi-
bition park. Addresses were
made by DR.. Johnston, of Eng
land; DR.. Potts, of Canada; and
Gov. Hastings, of Pennsylvania.
Fully twenty thousands people
were present. At the conclusion
of the speaking there was flag
drill participated in by one hum
dred beautiful young ladies from
the Public schools of Toronto.
Every English speaking country
was represented by a section of
the one hundred young ladies,
bearing flags of the country rep
resented. AS each contingent
filed past the grand stand, the
band of the Royal Grenadiers
played appropriate national
airs as follows: f'Maple Leaf"
Canada; ''British Grenadiers, "
England; ''Yankee Doodle" and
''Dixie" United States; "Bonnie
Dundee" Scotland; "Erin Go
Bragh," Ireland; and "Men of
Harlech," Wales. The band
closed with "God Save the
Queen" and columbia" The
meeting closed amid a wild scene
of patriotic enthusiasm.
Saturday night was given over
to UNCONVENTIONAL rallies. Sun.
day there was preaching in all
the Protestant churches by visit
ng pastors. The most eloquent
sermon l heard was that preached
by DR.. g. W. Briggs, of Ovens
boro, Kentucky, but formerly of
our own Texas Conference.
(To be Continued.)
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-08-12
Relieved of His Pistol.

Sheriff D. E. league was re-
ieved Of the custody of a very
fine pistol Friday and is con-
siderably cut up over the loss.
The pistol was left in a sliding
drawer to his desk which was
securely locked. The mlscreant
who ever he was evidently had a
key that fit the lock. The pistol
was a 45-calibre Colt, with pearl
handle and Eliminated steel bar
rel. 1t was valued at $40 and
was one of the finest in the city.
The boldness of the thief in
filching from under the very
shadow of the court house almost
surpasses belief.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-08-12
Bernard Hunters Return.

The BRENNAN hunters returned
from the ST. Bernard last night,
after two weeks spent in bagging
prairie chickens, ensnaring the
succulent trout and chasing the
festive coons with which that
favored region abounds. They
succeeded in .slaughtering one
hundred and sixty three
chickens, to say nothing of fish
and coons galore. Messrs. L. F,
Ammons, o. A. Seward, W. L.
Sails, A. NJ. Smith, Vim. Mercer,
T. E. Treadway, Masters Henry
Thornhill, Oscar Seward, Louis
Giddings, and three cooks COM
posed the party.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-08-12
THE STATE OF TEXAS.

To the Sheriff or shy Constable of Wash
ington County, Greeting:
You ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to sum-
mon Daisy Duebbe BY making publication of
this Citation once in each week for four sue
cessive weeks previous to the return day
hereof, in some newspaper published. in
your &C unity, if there be a newspaper pub
lished therein, but if not, then in any news
paper published in the zIst Judicial district;
but if there be no newspaper published in
said Judicial District, then in a newspaper
publ he'd in the nearest District to said 2Ist
Judicial District, to appear at the next
regular term of the District Count of Wash
ington county. to be holden at the Court
House thereof, in BRENNAN, on the First
Monday in September A. d. 1891, the same
bsing the 9th day of September, A. D.,
1907, then and there to answer a petition
filed in sail Court on the 18th day of Feb
rusry A D, 1897, in a suit, numbered on
the do KIT Of said Court No 1850, wherein
H enry Duebbe is Plaintiff, and Daisy
DuebDe is defendant ard said petition al
leping that plai1 tiff and defendant were law
fully married on or about Nov. 10th, 1896,
and lived together until about February Ist,
1907, when defendant without cause aban-
doned Plaintiff and has not returned since.
I hat since said abandonment defendant
has lived in adultery with one - in
said Washington county.
| Thst plaintiff has never pardoned or cen
doned the acts of Defendant
| HEREIN FAIL Nor, but have before ssid
Court, at its aforesaid next regular term,
this writ, with your return thereon, showing
how you have executed the same.
| WITNESS, A. NJ. Krug, Clerk Of the Dis
trict court Of Washington county.
Gjven Under My Hand ami the Seal OF
said Court, at Office in BRENNAN, this the 9Th
day of July \. D. 1897.
SEAL A. ii. KRUG, Cleik.
District Court, Washington Co.
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The August Crop Report.

The average condition of the
cotton crop is nothing over which
to either jubilate or shed tears.
1t will como out all right. The
Galveston News bases this a5ser-
ton on the third of its 1897 series
of crop reports, published Thurs
day morning, from 439 cores
pondents representing 140 coun-
ties and having an average date
of July 81. Drouth has prevail
ed in Texas since June. This
followed a late, cold, wet spring
that retarded the growth and Of
ten times caused replanting three
or four times. The amount of
replanting done in Texas this
year has produced an unusual
condition. There are really two
cotton crops. The early planting
is beginning to show the serious
effects of drouth by shedding and
blooming to the top, which indi-
cate that the plant has stopped
growing. The late planting is
younger and more vigorous, so
when it comes on to maturity
later in the season it will tend to
furnish the bulk of the Texas cot
ton crop. From the early plant
ing but a small average yield can
be expected for the early move
ment, but it now gives promise of
furnishing a good top crop.
Combining these two it will be
seen that the crop is late; in fact
it is two or three weeks behind
last year and several days behind
an average season. Except in
north Texas and portions of east
Texas rain is badly needed for
both the early and late plantings.
Hot winds have burned few
fields, but the cotton plant is a
hardy weed and will revive very
much when not too far gone. It
can stand a great deal of dry
weather, as has already been
proven this year, and recover
and make fine yield before frost.
But how much longer the aflict-
ed portion of the present crop
could go without rain is matter
of conjecture, but certainly not
long. An estimate is made that
seven eighths of the crop is af-
fected by drouth, which causes
shedding and attendant evils.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-08-12
SeYera'S BaIsam Of Life

insures regularity in every case, enriches
the blood and strengthens the nerves
Mr.. Andrew Fritz, East Jordon, Mich,
writes: "Had it not been for your rem
edies believe my wife would have been
dead now. Having seen an advertise
ment of your Balsam of Lifc got one
bottle and am pleased to say it cured
her."
especially will find Severa's
Bslsam of Life boon for their ailments.
Price IS Cents.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-08-12

A COMPLIMENTARY dance oc-
Cured at Germania hall Thurs
day evening in honor of visiting
young ladies, Miss Maggie Burns
of Hockey, and Misses Hamilton
and Bollfrass of Houston. The
latter is here on a visit to Mrs. O.
L. Schroeder and the former are
guests of Miss Alma Amsler.
Quite a number of the dancing
fraternity were in attendance,
and despite the summer weather
enjoyed the pantormimic figures
of the May whirl exceedingly.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-08-12

A SALVATION ARMY lassie, ar
rested last week for scorching,
explained to the court that the
devil got into her legs and she
couldn't control them. His
honor fined her SIS and costs.
He did wrong. He should have
issued writ of custer against
the devil.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-08-12
Meals for Fifteen Cents.

Dinner at the fremont hotel,
Central freight depot
from 10 to 3 o'clock every day at
Is cents. AS good as any %
cent meal in the city.
ROBERT FLETCHER, Prop.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-08-12

A WEDDING in the swell circles
of Mill Creek colored society was
consummated at this place
Thursday evening. Harry
Atkinson and Emma A. Fitch
were the contracting parties, the
ceremony being solemnized at
the court house.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-08-12

FRIDAY afternoon while playiny
in the yard on East Main street,
Abrim, the little son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Middleton, fell on a
sharp stick which penetrated his
throat near the tonsils. The lit
tie fellow was attended by DR.. j.
B. York and was resting easy at
last accounts, although he came
near bleeding to death before the
doctor arrived.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-08-12

Mr.. AND MRS. WIN. WHENEVER
who reside near town are very
happy over a lovely daughter,
which arrived Thursday to bless
their home.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-08-12

THE regular meeting of the
Knights of the Maccabees to-
night will be enlivened by the
presence of number of invited
guests, the rendition of an inter-
esting program and the serving
of choice refreshments.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-08-12

The election returns from
Greenvine, Pleasant Hill, Chap.
pell Hill, Prairie Hill and Wiede-
vile came in Friday. AS they do
not affect the result in anyway
they are not deemed Of sufficient
interest to publish.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-08-12

Mr.. LESLIE GUYToN is feici-
tous over the arrival of a fine
boy at his residence.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-08-12

ANOTHER big advance has been,
scored in the wheat market, but
unfortunately this section has it
to buy and not to sell.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-08-12

some ten days ago, as Mr.
John link was trying to cross a
belt at F. Schramm's cotton gin
near Industry, he stumbled and
fell and was carried to the fly
wheel of the engine, where he
received internal injuries from
which he died Thursday.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-08-12

THE people of Texas prefer
their present constitution to one
that smacks the least bit of
bonds. Prejudice against bonds
is easily accounted for when the
reasonable issues authorized by
Grover are considered.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-08-12

A CONTEMPORARY has a lengthy
article on "woman's feat" AS
it happened to be a Chicago wo-
man the article had to be lengthy
to do justice to the subject.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-08-12

A BARN belonging to DR.. Neal,
of Navasota, burned early
Thursday morning. Loss about
$3.50.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-08-12

THE directors of the Brennan
mutual aid association will meet
Sunday in annual session.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-08-12

THE city council are adverhs-
ing for bids for the improve
ments contemplated in the
Watrousville school building.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-08-12

Hon. HARRY HAYNES received
notification Friday from the Sec
rotary that he had been elected a
member of the State Historical
society.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-08-12

The young man who leaves
Texas with its boundles acres and
countless opportunities to seek
fabulous wealth in far away
Alaska will find when he is awful
ly cold and perhaps hungry that
he has made a great mistake.
Taking it for granted that there
is gold, much gold, in Alaska,
the experience of those who go
there to dig it will be like it was
in the early days in California.
Where one man succeeds twenty
will fail, but the balmy climate
of California will be missing. 1t
is safe to stay in Texas, where you
can sweat out gold nuggets in
honest labor. They won't come
as thick as they may accidentally
come in Alaska but their coming
is certainty.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-08-12

THE supply of watermelons
has at last fallen way below the
demand.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-08-12

SEVERAL heavy damage suits
against the Houston and Texas
Central Railway are on trial in
the district court at Hampstead.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-08-12

THE new well is two hundred
feet deep, and steadily going
down.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-08-12

THE first fatal case of sunstroke
ever known at Navasota oc-
Cured Thursday in peniten-
tiary convict that was working
on the railroad. The thermome-
ter reached 100 in the shade.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-08-12

A true copy of the original citation now
in my hands, and l hereby order the same
published in the BRENNAN WEEKLY BANNER
for four successive weeks. previous to return
day hereof. D. T. league,
Sheriff Washington County
First pub. July ~; last Aug. IL.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-08-12
Perfect Health

Can be enjoyed but by keeping the d.
gestive organs regular; constipation and
indigestion is the main cause of many
diseases.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-08-12

TRAVEL, aside from summer
excursions, is at a very low ebb.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-08-12
Of Children.

are victims of Cholera Infantum every
summer.
SeTera's Cholera and DlarrhOea Cure.
will save your children. Price 25 and soc
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08
HedgesyiIIe.
May 4, 9

Miss Ella Nihion is spending some
time in Martinsburg, taking lessons
in stenography.
Mr.. Edgar Poisal, of Shenandoah,
is spending few days at his home
this week.
Miss Alice Hanna, Mrs Lee Lingam-
felter and little son, are visiting Rev.
c. M. Yost and family at Hancock.
Mr.. F. H. Grim, of Martinsburg,
has opened tin and stove shop in
the building recently occupied by c.
NJ Brown.
Mrs. DR.. Ross is still suffering with
a severe attack of rheumatism.
Rev. Dr. ]. A. Price, of the First
M, Z. church, of Martinsburg. will
preach in the M. f. church at this
place, Sunday morning and night.
The sacrament of the Lords Supper
will be administered at the morning
service.
The Presbyterians are having their
church newly painted. Ore of the
members is having the work done
G.. ID.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08
Falling Water Fancies.

Merry month of May.
The copious showers of this week
have greatly revived vegetation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Miller, of near
Foltz, visited parents on Sunday.
Mrs. Harry Kicker, who has been
i'll for the past few weeks, is we are
glad to note improving.
Miss Lille Lands spent this week
as guest of Mrs. Nora Barnes.
Mrs. Fleming was in your, city on
Saturday.
Mr. Chas. Lindsay was in our midst
on Sunday.
Rev. Jones of Clearspring Md,
delivered very interesting sermon
at Harmony on last Sabbath morn
ing. Owing to the weather being
Indictment the congregation was not
livery large. His text was taken from
John 3; 10. The discourse was in
|tellectual, practical and delivered in
good voice by the earnest and genial
speaker. He will fill this charge for
the ensuing year.
There will be services at Mr.. B. F.
EMiller's tomorrow afternoon at ago
| o'clock.
Mrs. Jennie Lloyd is visiting rela-
Etives in your city.
Our correspondent c. E. D. has
been somewhat indisposed.
Prayer service at Marlowe tomor-
row, Sunday, night at 7:45 o'clock.
Mrs. J. w. E. has in her yard rose
Flush, bearing flowers of rare beauty.
tThe same being purchased of Messrs.
I'm. lands and II. Snyder, who are
|,acting as agents for all kinds of
shrubbery. They kindly solicit your
patronage, K. A. N.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

a very handsome appearance. Mr..
Vim. Hedges has also builta new adj
dition to his house which makes his
home very attractive.
The Tomahawk school closed last
Thursday night with very fine and
appropriate programme. The house
was filled to its utmost, beside great
number on the outside. The scholars
Rotations were splendid, and their
dialogues were excellent At the
close Miss Ethel Smoke favored the
audience with humorous recitation
which was enjoyed by all with a
hearty laugh. M.
May 4, 81.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

Col. Hugh Sterling, Secretary OF
the Equitable Insurance Co., has been
in our city for several days past look
ing after the interests fhis company.
This company began business in Jan
uary, 1896, and for that year made a
very fine showing, considering the
condition of affairs throughout the
country. Col. Sterling secured the
stock OF this company in twenty-four
cities and towns of the State among
the very best men to be found in the
different places represented. In our
own city they have such men as Dr.
]. w. McSherry, L. c. Gerling, F. +.
Wilson, H. c. Cushwa, DR.. S. N.
Myers, P. r. Harrison and Alex. Parks
as stockholders with Mr.. H. c. Cush-
wa on the board of directors. We feel
safe in saying that from the character
of the people interested in this COM
pany its business will be conducted in
mannerthat will give to theinsuring
public safe insurance contract.
Messrs. Trammell & Harrison have
been appointed agents for the COM
pany in this territory and we bespeak
for them very liberal share ofpatron-
age from those desiring reliable in
surance.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08
Tomahawk Sparks.

Miss Matte Thomas, of this place,
spent last Sabbath with her friends in
Martinsburg.
Mrs. Louis G. Shriver, of Cumber-
Hand, Md, has been visiting her
parents, at this place.
Rev. F. M. Woods, of Martinsburg,
preached an excellent sermon at the
'Tomahawk Presbyterian church last
sabbath The communion services
will be held here on Sunday, May IS.
The prospects throughout this val
hey are very fine for large fruit crop.
THE severe cold weather did but very
little damage to the peaches.
There are at present camping in the
Moods of Mrs. Martha Thomas, a
family of Gypsies who have become
quite popular for fortuue-telling.
Quite number of the young people
have had their future revealed, and
most all seem perfectly satisfied.
Some say, ut is a caution how she
can read off the past"
Mr. Daniel Stuckey is building a
VERY fine residence on his farm at this
place. Mr. T. c. Siler is the architect,
'and when completed it will set forth
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08
LOCAL co CORRESPONDENCE.
MiddIeway.
IDelayed.i

VI
Mr.. Geo Price and Miss Wilson of
his vicinity were married last Fri
lay.
Mr.. Daniel Porter, of near Charles
Flown. spent the night with us last
Friday.
Rev. ]. E. Forreston, Of Baltimore,
was in our midst last week.
Your correspondent spent several
/ days at Inwood last week.
Mr.. Samuel Emery, an aged citizen
who is we'll known in this and adjoin-
ing counties, died suddenly at his
residence near here last Friday night
Mr.. Emery was stone-mason and
had done heavy days work He
ate his supper and retired as usual
About midnight he was strangely
affected. A physician was summoned
but before his arrival the current of
life had flown out forever. A wife,
four sons and four daughters survive
the deceased. We extend sympathy
to the bereaved family.
The Republican party seems to have
Forgotten that to the victors belong
the spoils. Instead of diminishing
the Democratic payroll they have in
creased it. v hat are the hopes of
future campaigns' Will they be run
by Democratic office money or by
Republican workers who have been
denied the positions they justly earn
ed3 We are living in the present,
but must plan and work for the
future.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08
A WORD IN SEASON.

Now that housekeeping time is
here in all its glory. every house
keeper will need some new furnish
ings to replace tie old Carpets, Cur
tains, Blinds ETC., that have out
grown their day of usefulness. These
we are prepared to furnish you at
prices much lower than can be guar
anteed for the near future, as Carpets
and Mattings are advancing III price.
Carpets.
Rag, Jute, Ingram and Brussels
from rs cents upwards.
rlattings.
Nothing looks cooler on the floor or
is eaiser to keep clean than Straw
Mattings.
We have nice line at prices that
cannot be duplicated.
Curtains.
Lace Curtains, Scrin. Dotted Swiss,
etc.
Blinds.
Good Window-Shade on Spring Roll
Ter at I2H cents. Linen Window
Shade at rs cents.
Upholstery Goods.
Furniture Damask, Leatherette. ETC.,
for covering furniture.
FRANK S. EMMERT.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08
Blinds
The Kind to Buy.

AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION,
GENEVA, N. Y, August 20, 90.
r. @. Chase Co., Geneva, N. ",
Gentlemen: Acting as Deputy
State Entomologist, have recently
made personal examination of your
nurseries, and l am pleased to say
that can testify to the thrifty and Wig
orous growth of the stock in general.
This appearance of the stock is evil
dence of excellent soil and careful and
thorough cultivation. The ground
was free from weeds, and evidently
kept in such condition as to favor the
perfect development of the stock. l
found no presence of San Jose scale or
yellows. V. H. LOWE,
Entomologist.
Mr.. A. t. Russler is agent for the
above firm and will call at your home
if you drop him postal-Box 1877.
All the stock he handles is strictly
first. class.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

An exchange says that when man
takes a cigar out of his mouth to tel
the editor to stop his paper, that he
cam afford it, the editor may not say
anything, but he thinks a good deal.
And when he stops his paper because
che hasn't time to read it, and goes
down town and whites dry goods
box for hours, the editor may not say
anything, but he thinks good deal.
And when he stops the paper because
a two-line item does not suit him,
ana then posters his neighbors by
borrowing the paper, the editor may
not say anything, but he thinks a
good deal. And when some business
man says he does not advertise be-
cause it does not pay, and then uses
the entire sidewalk displaying his
goods, plasters them over with such
attractive cards as, II am cheap, buy
me-" etc, the editor may not say
anything, but he thinks-a good deal
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08
A Rare Chance.

FOR SALE. The nice home of John
A. Ridenour which can be bought at a
reasonable price 1t is situated five
miles southwest of Martinsburg, near
the alms-house. There are five and a
fourth acres of land, full of ali kinds of
the very finest fruit that grows, water at
the door, two suitable places for fish
ponds or cress ponds. The growing
fruits are apples, cherries, pears, plums,
ounces, peaches grapes, raspberries,
strawberries, gooseberries, currants, all
in bearing condition. Buildings good.
JOHN A. RIDENOUR,
MartiRsburg, w. Va.