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Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-09
HARD TIMES AHEAD.
Distressing Times Pressaged for the Win
ter Now Setting in.

Ter NOW SeIIlng IN.
The coming winter promises to
be an unusually trying time on
the poor of the city and country.
In many instances to say that
times are hard will not by any
means express the situation or
describe the surrounding. Not
only are the shiftless and the
idle going to suffer unprecedent-
ed privations, but also, in many
cases, the industrious and the
frugal. There are in Brennan
today many families who are al
ready in destitute circumstances,
and whose prospects for subsis-
tence-or rather the lack of it
the coming winter are of a most
doubtful character. Already
numbers of erstwhile indus
trous and reliable old negroes are
importuning their white friends
daily for the necessaries of life,
and are frank to say the 'Lord
only knows what will become of
US poor negroes the coming win
ter" One primal cause of their
unusual indigency is found in
the recent ravages of the dengue
which rendered many of them
unable to work during the cotton
picking season. Of course this
misfortune has been superinduc-
ed to some extent by the prod
igality which everywhere char
acterizes the race. But because
man takes no thought for a rainy
tomorrow it does not by any
means follow that he is less ex-
empt from the privations his ac-
tons bring on than if they were
induced by misfortunes beyond
his control. Indeed his suffer-
ings are more acute than those
of man who has endured priva-
tons in order to afford luxury
and then lost his savings without
having tasted the sweets of life,
its treasures and its pleasures.
The wolf is already at the door
of a good many humble homes in
this town, and his barking will
be much more vociferous as WIN
ter draws on. Grim want is sure
to take up an abiding place here
for several months residence.
Of course a man ought to work
before he eats, but where there
are five laborers to one job it is
more than probable that four out
of five will go hungry. The man
who lives by work is forced to
beg living when work is denied
him, and the man who solicits
aims in vain today may demand
it with better results tomorrow.
The process of evolution which
metamorphoses an honest labor
er into a thief is usually one of
starvation. Since self-preserva-
ton is the first law of nature it is
not very strange that stealing
takes precedence over starva-
ton.
In dealing with the question of
relief for some of the evils above
enumerated it were better for the
philanthropic inclined to open
their pocket books than lock up
their poultry and smoke houses.
1t is better to enjoy the good
conscience and reputation of
freely giving than to have your
hen roosts confiscated and your
smokehouses sacked. Better for
you and infinitely better for the
poor devil, who reduced to the
necessity of stealing or starving
takes what he conceives to be
the best horn of the dilema.
/ write this to let you know what
I xr-r,.,ld r,nt do rro,,ll ,,nA ID
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-09

THE big greys that pull the
express wagon got gay during
the piercing cold Friday evening
and ran away. 1t was dam
ageless affair, the horses stop
ping of their own accord at
{ansk's stable.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-09

THE case of the Houston and
Texas Central Railroad company
vs. Joseph Purcell, appealed
from this county, has been sub
united in the court of civil APP
peals at Galveston, and decis-
ION will be handed down in a
short time.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-09

MADAM RUMoR is again toying
with the names of a popular and
prominent young couple of the
city, and it is limited the nuptisls
viii be solemnized ere the old
year completes its last month.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-09

THE first Friday is regular
sash day with the Brennan
Fire Department. 1t was not
observed for this month, howev-
er- Our boys are not afraid of
sire, but they are just the least
6it timid in regard to a freeze.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-09

IN the justice court Thursday
w. T. Emshoff recovered judg-
ment for s48.65 against James
whitfield with foreclosure of lien.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-09

THERE was a wedding in the
swell circles of Hampstead colored
society Tuesday night attended
by several of Brenham's prom
Fnent celored folk.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-09

The initial meeting of the
Musical Society for the winter
season will be held at Music Hall
6onight. 1t is hoped that the full
membership of the organization
may be in attendance SO, that the
work for the winter may be
properly ARRANGED.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-09

THE Harrison Dry Goods Co.
invite your attention to their
large advertisement changed in
this issue.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-09

TIE last will and testament of
Mrs. Caroline Ludke was admit
ted to probate Thursday. Mich
olas Zeiss, Fritz Zeiss and Fritz
Kramer were appointed as ap-
praisers. A. Hold was appointed
executor without bond.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-09
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT CHARGES.
S. Jennings Charged With Assembling
Mrs. R. NJ Eldred.

MIS-. K. N. EIdIed.
By a complaint filed in justice
court E. F. Eldred charges S.
Jennings with committing an ag-
gravated assault on Mrs. R. M.
Eldred on the 18th of Novem-
Der.
Two other affidavits charging
aggravated assault have been
filed. One is against Dan Robert
son, of Gay Hill. Papers in the
other case have not yet been
served.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-09

THE prosperity wave is still de-
but the cold wave is
painfully in evidence.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-09
SUPREME Lv.o- REORGANIZATION.
Pledges Itself to the Payment Of Ger
tain Back Death Claims.

IAN Dam oS--NA WALLIS
The principal business trans
acted Thursday by the Supreme
Grand Lodge of the Seven Stars
of Consolidation of the United
States was the issuance of a
proclamation as follows:
To ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that the
Supreme Lodge of the Seven
Stars of consolidation, in conclave
assembled, has this day decreed
and pledged itself to pay the fol-
lowing back claims, this day de-
clared legal by the grand lodge.
And we also guarantee to all
subordinate lodges and chambers
a full surplus of everything that
the laws of the order promise,
and we ask all subordinate lodges
and chambers to still maintain
their confidence. if they ever had
any, and they shall have all that
is due as a lodge or chamber:
Assessment No. 119, $50.
Assessment No. 120, $40.
Assessment No, 121, $40.
Assessment No. 122, $50.
Assessment No. 123, $50.
Assessment No. 124, $50.
Assessment No. 1875, $50.
Assessment No. 126, $50.
Decreed and issued by the
Supreme Grand Lodge, this, the
End day of December, A. D. 1897.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-09
REPORT OF CITY SCHOOLS

For the Month Ending November
a6, 1897.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-09

AS a result of the inquest over
TIE killing of John T. Rankin
st Austin Jas. Grizzard, the
policeman who did the shoot
Eng, has been held to the grand
5Juiy without bail, L. D. CARING
EDn, a witness at the inquest,
awore positively that the pistol
I'D by the side of the dead
as either dropped there by
or the policeman who
arrest him.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-09

z in the criminal
Gals at Tyler the mo-
clearing was over
Eugene Burt case
county. Judge
oncurs in the result,
as to some PROPOSE
ntained in the opinion.
pSiion is a lengthy one and
delivered by Judge J. NJ.
~.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-04-28
SPRING COTTON FABRICS.

We can't say too much about this
department. 1t has always been our
pride-one of cur banner depart
neDts. The rarest productions of the
artist are here in rich protusion.
Lovely Organizes, Lappet Mulls,
Figured Swisses, Fine Dimities.
Creme PIisses, Figured .Taconets,
Grenadine Brodies, Two Toned Eta
mines, the new Linen Homespuns,
Linen Crashes, Madras Cloths,
Transparent Novelties, etc, in the
most exquisite designs, the most
exquisite combinations that genius in
her wonderful Imagination could sug~
gest. We will sell tor what compel.
itors pa! for them.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-04-28
DAVIS &c Do&1ER'S
DOVER DOINGS.
POstoftice to BE Re established. The News
in Short Paragraphs.

POstofice to BE Re established. The News
in Short Paragraph.
Through the efficient work of Con-
gresham Griggs we will again have a
poStotfice at this place.
Rev, j. S. Knowles filled his regular
appointment at the Baptist church Sun
day aud preached to a large aud appreci-
atiye congregation. Rev. NJ. b. L. BiniOn
preached an able sermon in the alter
noon on Sunday last.
Among those who wOrshiped here
Sunday were Mr.. E. B. Bridges and
daughter, Miss Minnie, of Dawson, and
MI. 5. W. Hass and sister, Miss Lucy. of
Herod.
Miss Leila Thornton, one of Dawson's
pretty and accomplished young ladies,
spent part of last week with the fami-
ly of Mr.. F. NJ. McLendon.
Miss Allie McLendon, who is attend
ing tie Dawson public schools, spent
Saturday and Sunday with homefolks.
Mis-. Homer Hayes and Miss Bette
Harris are visiting the family of Mr..
Charley King at Pelham
The families of W. W. Lee and W. S.
Thornton joined IN a family fish fry on
NotChawaY a few nights ago.
The new gin house Of Lee, Wright &
Hayes has about been co -npleted. 1t is
a neabstruGture,
Walter Hayes, one of Dawson's popu-
laryoung business men, has been among
US.
The friends of Mr.. John Causey will
regret to know that he is critically ill.,
A great many cases of typhoid fever
are reported in this community.
viii Stevens and Warren Pierce have
been visiting G. F. McLendon.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-04-28
CALLED TO HER REWARD.
Mrs. w. fl. Lundy Expired Sstur.
day

Mrs. w. fl. Lundy Expired satur.
day.
Mrs. w. H. LuDdy died at the home
of her husband, few miles north Of
Dawson, last Saturday. For many
months she had suffered from a tumOr-
. Gus cancer, and the coming of the grim
monster was not unexpected. Mrs.
Lundy was about forty-fye years of
age, and her sweet, gentle nature had
endeared her to a large circle OF friends
who greatly deplore her taking away.
In her home life she was a devoted
wife and a most affectionate mother.
For many years the deceased had
been faithful and consistent member
of the Baptist church and the funeral
services were held in the Baptist
church in BronwoOd Sunday after
noon, conducted by Rev, NJ. b. l.. Bin
ion, after which the remains were laid
to rest III the cemetery there.
A husband and three children sur
vive her, and to these the deep sympa-
thy of many friends is extended.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-04-28
UNIFORM TEXT BOOKS.
The Scheme Is Opposed by the Terrell
County Educators.

county Educators
The proposition to adopt, by legisla-
lative enactment, uniform text books
for the schools of Georgia is being dis
cussed throughout the state with con-
siderable earnestness, and much inter-
est pro and con is being aroused upon
the subject,
Commissioner Whitchard and nearly
all of the teachers and school officials of
Terrell county are strongly opposed to
the measure and are actively at work
against it. Among the more prominent
educators who are opposed to uniform
text books is DR.. Warren Gambler,
president of Emory COlleg. In letter
to Commissioner Whitchard DR..
Gambler says:
''You may quote me as strongly as
you please in opposition to the uni
form text book scheme. 1t is evil-Only
evil--and that continually. 1t means
hindrance to teachers, injury tOpupils,
and good to nobody except the monOp-
OIists who work the scheme for what
they can make out of it. | am, yours
truly, WARREN A. GAMBLER.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-04-28
SILKS.

The concentration OF the silk trade
at our counters has become a fixed
TACT. There must be a reason for it.
There is a reason. That reason is a
simple one. WE HAVE THE
RIGHT SILKS. All the newest
and latest weaves and designs in
caecsk, Moire Velour, Peau De Sole,
Almure. Satin Ducbesse, Rbadamar,
Tafeto, Grenadine, FouIard, Eta
nine, etc. at prices that can't he
matched elsewhere.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-04-28
VETS WILL RALLY SATURDAY
WILL BE A BIG DAY WITH THE
OLD SOLDIERS.
Rev. J. b. tombstone Will Spe ak,
and the Brentwood Band viii
Make Music.

On next Saturday Terrell County
Camp, Number 404, of Confederate Vet
Grams will have a rally in Dawson.
A wide interest has been taken in this
approaching gathering of the old confed-
crates, and they will be here in large
numbers. Many are coming from sur
rounding counties, and the old heroes of
the lost cause will revel in brass band
music, speeches and "reminiscences of
the days that tried mems souls.
Rev. j. B. tombstone, of Dawson,
will deliver the principal address of the
occasion, and the BronwOod brass band
will furnish the music. The rebel yell"
is also on the programme, and will be
given with hearty good will by the as
sembled veterans.
At 10 o'clock in the morning line of
march will be formed at the corner of r.
L. Melton's store, and the veterans,
headed by the brass band, will proceed
to the court house, where the address
will be delivered and the business of the
camp transacted. Mr.. tombstone will
be introduced by Commander LOwrey of
the local camp, and a. the conclusion of
his address imprOmptu speeches will be
made by others. Then will follow the
election of officers of the camp for the
ensuing year and delegates to the reun-
ion at Nashville on the 22nd of June.
The veterans promise to make this a
red letter day, and they cordially invite
every one to be present.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-04-28
DRESS GOODS.

We ere showing the handsomest
line OF dress goods for suits and skirts
it has ever been our pleasure to show.
Novelty Suitings, English IIomespun,
Silk and Wool Novelties. Wool
Grenadines, Sorges, Jacquards, Bro.
cades, Roucles, All the newest and
rarest weaves of the of the loom are
Here in the most magnificent coIlec-
ton pains, care, experience and exer>
ton can produce. Prices are unap,
proaenable.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-04-28
MUCH NEWS FROM BRONwOOD.
Woman Gives Birth to TrIpIets.
Freak Pig. Fire Narrowly Averted.

biOAh * NiEe NaTFO"ly AVeFteOs
BRoNwOoD, April 26-Mr Reel Allen
has quite mOnsTOsity in the way of a
pig. 1t has two bodies, seven legs and
one head. The pig is about one week
old, walks on all of its legs and is as
peart as any of the other pigs.
Mr. G. W. Gunnels came very near
losing his residence by fire Thursda y. 1t
caught from a stove fue. Mr.. Gunnels
and wife were not at home, and had it not
been tor their near neghbors they would
have lost their dwelling. When the fire
alarm was turned in our citizens tested
their speed on foot We don't think DR..
Chappell needs fast horse to make
quick call.
A negro woman on Mr.. j. o. Cald-
wells place, near here, gave birth to
three children, two boys and one girl,
last Wednesday. They are living and
doing well.
DR.. j. l.. StapletOn went up to Macon
last week to attend the medical assOcia-
ton, but was taken sick and had to
return home. He is now improving.
DR.. Guy Chappell, who recently grad
uated at the Atlanta medical college, at
tended the medical association in Macon
last weeK.
Mrs. F. F. Walton, of TrOpic, is visit
ing her parents, Rev. and Mrs. w. c..
w JADE.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-04-28
JOhnS0n's Chill and Fe-
yer Tonic is a ONE-DAY
Cure. 1t cures the most
stubborn case of Fever in
N Hours.
SPECIAL TRAIN TO FORT GAINES.
IS Cents Will Pay the Fare from Dawson to
Sam Jones Lecture.

IS Cents Will Pay the Fare from Dawson to
Sam Jones Lecture.
The NEWS is in receipt of letter from
Mr.. W. B. Graham, chairman of the
committee who has in charge the adver-
Using of Rev. Sam Jones lecture at Fl.
Gaines on Monday, May 10th. From it
we extract the following:
'Rev. Sam z. Jones will deliver lect-
ure for the benefit of the Methodist
church at this place on Monday, May
10th, at II o'clock a. m. He will lecture
in large, we'll ventilated building with
5000 good seats. Admission 80 cents !;
children % cents; reserved seats Is
cents. A special train will be run from
Macon, passing your CITY at about 500
a. m. and reaching Ft. Gaines in time
for the lecture. Returning, it will leave
as soon as possible after dinner. Fare for
round trip Is cents"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-04-28
FOUND AFTER EIGHT YEARS.

MIR. b.. h. Perry Recoyers "A Long Lost
Medal.
Ten years ago Mr. B. B. Perry, then
q member of the Dawson Guards, wora a
cod medal as tie best drilled man of
the company. The medal was presented
to the Guards by j. P. stevens d Bro.
of Atlanta, and was hadsome one. In
1889 Mr.. Perry lost the medal and moth
ing more was heard of it until last Sat
nrdav, when he found it in his garden.
The medal is in a good state of preserva-
ton, and will again be worn as mark
of distinction by members OF the
Guards.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-04-28
NOVELTIES In FANS.

Speak Of Fans is to think of DAVIS
q Dozier's. New japanese styles,
Chinese Illuminated designs, Japa-
nese decorated sticks, lovely hand,
painted silk fans. All at popular
prices.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-04-28
CAPTAIN HOBBS LOST.
An Important Suit Decided in DOugherty
Superior Court

Superior Court
One of the most interesting cases that
has appeared on the civil docket of
Dougherty superior court for years was
disposed of Thursday. 1t was the case
of Greenfield VS. Hobbs. The suit was
occasioned by the failure of the banking
firm of Hobbs & Tucker in 1898. Mr.
Greenfield was suing Capt. r. Hobbs for
the balance of the $25, 900 which he had
deposited in the bank at the time of the
failure. The jury returned a verdict in
favor OF MI Greenfield Tor the amount
in full with interest. A great many 9TH
ers were losers in like manner by the
failure, and the verdict in this case is
very likely to cause many other suits to
be instituted against Captain Hobbs.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-04-28
SPRING GARNITuRES,

We are showing a beautiful collec.
ton Of Trimmings for Silk, Wool ard
Cotton Dress Goods in the newest
and latest things. Embroidered Chit,
fons, Jetted and Irrideseent Beaded
Net, Gimps Braids, Plain Chifons,
Silks, Laces, etc. Prices right.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-04-28

Miss Conner the little daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. a. J.. Carver, entertained her
friends at birthday dinner Saturday.
The occasion was one replete with pleas
ure to all who were present.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-04-28
Dont Tobaooo spit and smoke Your life Away

If you want to quit tobacco using easily
and forever, be made well, strong, magnetic,
full of new life and vigor, take No-To-Bac,
the wonder-worlxer, that makes weak men
strong. Many gain ten pounds in ten days.
Over 400, 900 cured. Buy No-To-Bac of your
druggist, under guarantee TO cure, SOC or
S100. Booklet and sample mailed free. Ad.
Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New York.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-04-28
dedication aft Sas or.

Next Sunday promises to be an inter
esting day with the good people OF Sas-
ser and vicinity. The pretty new Bap-
fist church there will be dedicated .hen,
and large crowd of visitors is expected
to be present. The sermon wlll be
preached by Rev. NJ. B. l.. Bnion, which
lnsures an able and eloquent discourse.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-04-28

Not only acute lung troubles, which
may prove fatal in few days, but old
chronic coughs and throat troubles may
receive immediate relief and be perma-
nently cure by One Minute Cough
Cure. SALE-DAyIs DRUG Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-04-28
Sealed Bids.

rSi @,9" olds win be received by the un
, T 2"ed until 10 o'clock, a. M. Tnes-
nates of fI H. Tor medical attention to the
5no , va me county jail aud poor farm
year. This April 18th. 1897.
}. W. ROBERTS.
Clerk Board County CONS.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-04-28

just try 10c. box of Cascarets, the
finest liver and bowel regulator ever
made
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-04-28

Few more boarders wanted at the
Jones House. Terms reasonable.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-04-28
LADIES' REAOY
MADE WAISTS.

A lovely assortment in Organdie
Lawn, Dimity, Lappet and other
Iighs airy tabrics-the line without a
parallel. Matchless prices on these.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-04-28
SHOES AND SLIPPERS.

We will show you the best up,to-
date shoe department ever in Daw,
son, All the new sty les in Ladies
and Misses Oxfords in black, tan,
chocolate, OK blood, patent leather,
etc at prices beyond the whisper OF
competition.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-04-28
LADIES' READY
MADE SKIRTS,

We have the pleasure Of announcing
a new departure in this line for DAw>
son shOppers--that is beautiful as
sortment of high grade skirts in all
the newest styles of wool and silk
novelties in the new checks, black
mohair, satin duchesse, brocaded sat
in, brocaded mohair, tafeta silk and
many other styles. We obJigate to
sell the skirts ready made for the price
of the material.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-04-28

we throw out day after day andsdes the
to -e live who dive
when wealthy waste their money and the
double every penny to the busy
store the trading aceo he Masses
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-04-28
ONE SILVER DOLLAR

will buy pounds of Arbuckles coffee at
r. l.. MELTON'S.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-04-28
LADIES' COLLARS

We are showing all the newest
shapes and styles in Ladies Collars
and cuffs. Styles correct, prices
right.