Brenham Daily Banner. (Brenham, Tex.), Vol. 22, No. 296, Ed. 1 Tuesday, December 7, 1897 Page: 2 of 4
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TUESDAY KDBXIS&, DRBOEB 7, 1397
BRENUAM 1)AILY BANN Eh
JOHN G. RANKIN,
Kdltor, Publisher ftBil Proprietor
Mr. Soloman Levi*spent yes-
terday at Giddings.
Mr. A. S. Lewis returned from
LaGrange yesterday.
Our corn crop will reach Sl,«
895,000,000 bushels.
It is reported in Honolulu that
Princess Kaiulani, who is now in
that city, is to marry George
Davies, son of her guardian.
South Carolina stands at the
head of the list in the cotton
manufacturing industry in the
south, North Carolina
next and Georgia third.
comes
The returns show that the aver-
age cotton spindle in the United
States produces more than twice
as much yarn as the average
cotton spindle in Great Britain.
The list of business failures in
Texas continues t ) increase with
each succeeding week, as a
result of the working of the singk
gold standard idea of finance.
♦ ——
we need never expect to set
permanent good times again, says-
the Stepensville Empire, till we
learn to live more at home and
less from the smoke houses and
grain bins J the north.
The electrical engineer who
made the wonderful electrical
fountains at the world's fair has
been engaged to make tb*s foun-
tains at the coming Om/ha v)
sition.
L'XpO-
So rapid has been the change
in the English languago that the
English of today bears no more
resemblance to the English of
1,000 years ago than it does to
German.
Eugene Moore, Attorney
General of, the State of Ne-
braska, has been convicted of
embezzling $23,000 of insurance
fees, and sentenced to the peni-
tentiary for eight years.
—Gus Fuqua and Warren
Johnson, negroes, got into a
quarrel at Navaaota one night
last week because Fuqua put a
nicklo with a hole in it into a
church festival collection, which
resulted in the death of Fuqua
and the jailing of Johnson.
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The ckciston of the Supreme
Courtof Indiana, that a wife may
at any time sue for and recover
money lost by her husband gam-
bling, is in line with common
sense and decency, and if it isn't
a good law everywhere it ought
t) be.
An exchange suggests timt the
farmer who sows different kinds
of crops and feed them out to
different kinds of stock, will, with
good management, make the
most money. The work is dis-
tributed moro evenly throughout
the whole year, there is less risk
of loss and better opportunity for
taking advantage of the market.
The Hillaboro Herald thinks it
almost certain that the democ-
racy will win in the congressional
elections next year. A clean-cut
platform setting forth the true
principles of democracy will in-
spire confidence in tho American
people, and they will rally to the
democratic standard.
Thursday, at Gay Hill, Mr.
Louis Steinbach and Miss Annie
Booker were united in marriage
at the Lutheran church, Rev.
Volbrecht officiating. These are surviving Confederates, mombers
popular and prominent young
people whom the Banner hastens
to congratulate.
Mb Joseph Smith, secretary of
the Mud Cat Fishing Club, closed
negotiations Monday for the pur-
chase of a first-class won dog,
the price paid being S3U50. The
new acquisition to the assets of
the association will doubtless
prove a valuable one.
Cather A Buster have just re-
ceived a new line of novelty Dress
Goods.
Prices on Platino Photos re-
duced now for the Holiday trade
at Holland's Studio. They are
fine.
Mrs. Jos. WT. Swann, of Buck
horn, is in the city.
Mrs. Dr. W. H. Orr is visiting
relatives at Rockdale.
Mis. A. J, Radford of Lyons
spent yesterday in the city.
Mr. George Ewing of Whitman
spent yesterday in the city.
Mr. A. W. Kirk of Gay Hill
was in the city yesterday.
Mr. A. M. Clay was here yes-
erday from Independence.
Mrs. J. M. Mathis spent Sun-
day with friends at Gay Hill.
Miss Lurana Rankin is visit-
ing relatives at Caldwell.
Mr. J. W. Dallas was here yes-
terday from Independence.
Mr. T. B. Browning, of Buck-
horn, spent yesterday in the city.
Mr. W. T. Hunt, of Chappe'l
Hill, was in the city yesterday
Mr. .J. J. Wilburn of Chappell
Hill spent yesterday in the city.
Constable Gus. H. Jackson of
Burton was in the city yester-
day.
G'apt. P. A. Raysor of Chap-
pell Hill spent yesterday in the
city.
Mrs. Chas. McClarty and Miss
Bessie Halbert left yesterday for
Giddings.
Mrs. H. J. Morgan and chil-
dren of Hearne are the guests of
relatives at the Pennington
hotel.
Mr. John Giddings, of Ennis,
who has been visiting relatives
in tho city, returned home last
evening.
Messrs. W. L. Bailey, George
R. Seward and J. E. Stokes, of
Independence, were in the city
yesterday.
Miss Sadie Rosen field, who has
b3en tho guest of relatives at this
place for several days, returned
to Houston yesterday.
Mr. T. O. Howard of Sealy, n
former resident of Brenham,
spent yesterday shaking hands
with numerous friends in the
city.
Mr. Writ. Brown left yesterday
for Lexington to attend tho wed-
ding of Mr. R. A. Darynipe and
Miss Emma Day, the brido being
his aister-in-law.
Rev. E. P. Newsom left last
evening for Bryan to bo in at-
tendance on the annual session
of the Texas Conference which
convenes on the 8th Inst.
Mr. C. F. Altermann, editor of
the North Texas Press, published
at Dallas, is in the city attending
tho annual meeting of the Grand
Trustees of the Sons of Hermann.
'I here is more Cntanh in this (section of
the country than ail other discuses put to-
gwhiir, arid until the list few year* was sup-
to be incurable. For a great many
yean doctors pion unced It a local disease,
and preset I lied local remedies, and by eon-
itnntly foiling to cura with lucal treatment,
pronounced it incurable. Science haa provon
eitarrh to In a constitutional dlreaie, and
'Ierelore rrotiiros constitutional trnatmnnt.
Hall's Catarrh Cur , manufactured by K. J.
Iieny A (Jo., Toledo, Ohio is the only con-
stitutional cure on the markoi- It ia taken
internally in doses from lO drops to a teas-
poonful- It acta dirccily on the blood and
mucous surfaces of tho system. They offer
ooo hundred dollars for any case U fails to
cure. Send for circulars and testimonials.
Addres, F. J. C11KNKY & CO.,
Toledo, O
H^Fold by Druggists, 7jc,
A large delegation of Bren-
haniites left Monday evening for
the Houston Fruit, Flower and
Vegetable Show, among the
number were: Mr. and Mrs. L.
J. Lockett, Mr. and Mrs. J. B.
Williams, Mr. and Mrs. H. R,
Schulze, Misses Stella and Daisy
Connell, Mr. W. A. Wood, Mrs.
H. M. Wilkins, Mrs. J. W. Dal-
las, Miss Ida Dallas, Mrs. W. E.
Dwyer, Mrs. .J. B. Kemp, Mrs. J.
R. Williamson.
On the 15th and Kith inst. the
For Colds, Coughs, Hoarse-
ness and Sore-throat try a 5
cent parage of our Celebrated
Cough Drops. Sure Cure.
L. Z. Harrison, M'g'r.
8pkcia1 mdcckmeiits.
We offer Special Inducements
to Sunday schools on their
Christmas purchases of Candy,
Fruit, etc.
L. Z. Harrison, M'g'r,
Ground is being surveyed for
the new and- commodious livery
stable which Mr. Wm. Lusk nail
erect on West Main street in the
rear of the Healy block.
TSe preliminary work incident
to the filling' in of tho long bridge
by the Santo Fe railroad, has
commenced. When the main
work is inaugurated it will give
employment to quite a number of
hands for some time.
of the United Confederate Vet
erans of tho State, will assemble
in tho Alamo city in annual re
union. Amplo preparations have
been made for entertaining all
who will be in attendance and a
general good time will result
from the gathering. Liberal re-
ductions in railroad rates have
been made, and all the old sol
diers who possibly can ought to
be in attendance.
For Orer Fifty Years.
GRAND UARGA1N SALE
Commencing November lllh, and Continuing for 30
8t at a irreat sacrifice. Owintr to the low nrice of Cotton we fird we have overstocked'ourselves and have, decided to make one Grand
We will throw ourtii)imenB<; stock on tlie,market at a great naerifice. Owing to the low price of Cotton we fird we — .
cut that will move things in a hurry. We are still selling the balance of the C. B. CONS stock of Clothing at 50 cents on the Dollar. If you are in Deed of any clothing it will pay
you to look at ours lx-forehu
Thc largest line of
Youth's Clothing ever
shown in Brenham, in
all the latest styles and
colors.
Our Little Captain
suits is sold under
Guarantee. Your
money refunded for
every one that fails to
give satisfaction.
The little Governor
suit is guaranteed not
to rip nor fade.a They
have no equal when it
comes to wear. Try
one and you will have
no other.
500 Capes and Jackets will he included in this sale.
300 Pattern Hats just from New York. Call around and in
On i
Millinery Department has no equal.
>eet our line before buying,.
Cather & Buster, brenham, tex.
G ([mania Officers.
The annual meeting of the i
Germania society held Sun-'
day afternoon for the purpose j
of electing officers for the ensu-!
ing year, resulted in tho choice:
of the following:
President—G. Hermann.
First Vice President — B. I
Schmid.
Second Vice President—E. I
Reich ardt.
Treasurer—ft. Hoffman.
Secretary—John Hoffman.
Park Keeper—Aug. Boeker. j
None of the committees have as j
yet been announced.
The Santa Fe water tank at tho1
union depot is being raised four-
teen inches.
vx>000< 3ft)K)KX(30£*"+*« )ftx00(x(>0<>0<>0<)
f F W. SCHUERENBERG,
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!j| W. T. Carrington, \ \
Opera HOUSE.
ALKX. SIMON, Mgr.
Onk Pkufokmanck Only.
Wednesday Q£Q g
Edwin Travers,
And a Powerful Company in
the Latest Musical Comedy
Mrs. Winslnw's Southing Hyrup has been
used for over fifty y«nr* by million* of moth-
er! for their children while teething, with per-
thegumn, allays all pain( cures wind colic,
srd ii the l»st remedy for diarrhoea," it
will relievo the poor little sufferer immedi-
ately. Sold by drugjpata in every part of the
world Be sure and ask for "Mrs. Winslow'a
Soetbiajr Hy«p" and take no other kind1
Twenty-five cents a bottle.
Mr. and Mks. D. C. Stone will
Isave Sunday for Brenham.
They will be accompanied by Mr.
Stone'd mother, who will spend
the winter in Brenham with the
family of her son, Senator Heber
Stone, and return to her homo in
California in the spring. Mr.
Stone will return in a few days,
but his wife will prolong her vfsi.
indefinately.—Beeville Picayune.
ELECTRIC LIGHT CONSUMERS.
All bills for illumination must
be paid before the 10th of the
month or the current will be
turned off without further notice,
beginning Jan. 1st 1898. One
months rate and $1.00 in advance
must then be paid before current
will be turned on.
Brenham Comp. Oil <fc Mk<j. Co.
"A Jolly Night"
A Worthy Successor to
The Private Secretary.
Galveston, New Orleans and Hous-
ton papers all say, "A Jolly Nltfht"
ii a "Cracker-Jadk." Tbo fuuuiest
Comedy on the lioad.
-GRAND-
Opera House.
SIMON, Manager.
I he Leading Dealer in Buggies, Carts, Hacks, Wagons and
Agricultural Implements,
West Sandy Street, Brenham, Texas.
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Give us a call when you need anything in our line,
can and will save you money.
We
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I. NOWAKOWSKY,
WKJKWX-"-"-
CHAS. W. LEMM.
—llEALKR IK-
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pi a q & Family
llOu Supplies,
Sandy Street, Next Door to G.
Hermann.
BHKNHAM, TEXAS.
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A full supply of Fresh and season-
able goods kept in Stock. Will meet
all legitimate competition. Patron-
age solicited and satisfaction fjuaran- .
teed. Free city Delivery. Give me '
a trial.
LADIES' PALACE
Idaiimt
Main Street, Next Door to Dixie Saloon
THE NEW FAD of the CIT¥.
MEALS AT iU BOORS.
We employ nothing bat the very bMt
cooks. Polite attention to all. Uive us a
call.
^UFre»h Oysters Daily.
M. U. WILLIAMS, Proprietor.
WOOD
fcfawed tnd Split for Stoves and fire plnco.
Delivered to any part of the Citv at $4 60
per cord, cash on delivery Yard near Cen-
tral freight depot O. A. LINDKMANN.
The G-reatest of A. 11
The Mutual Life Insurance Co.,
_ BTBW TORS,
Richard A- McCurdy, President.
ASSET8, DECEMBER 31st, 1896 $231,744,148.42
SURPLUS, DECEMBER 8lst, 1896 29,733,514.70
INSURANCE IN FORCE DEC. 31, 1896 918,698,838.45
RCMIMSIlt THC BIST COMPANY IS THB ONI THAT DOES THE MOIT OOOO.
th1 jflmjal lin is that company.
It paid its policy holders in 1896 9 25,487,569.50
It hu paid its polioy holders since organization. 487,005,195.29
Texas basinets for 1896 6,226,612.00
In results it oliallanges the World.
The largest—the safest—the best.
A GOOD RECORD THE BEST GUARANTEE for the FUTURE
EDWIN CHAMBERLAIN* CO.
Omara! Agents,
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
R. E. LUHN.
DRUGS
BRENHAM .TEXAS.
£
Thursday, Dec. 9
AIDEN BENEDICT
—AND—
MISS OLIVE WEST,
Supported by a Company of Superior
Kxcellcnco, in
AIDEN BENEDICT'S
Fabio Romani
A Komantic Melodrama of
Surpassing Excellence
In the 8th ^oar of its Continuing
Successful Ptrfoiroance.
Greatest of Stage and Steuic
Effects.
Stable Drugs Fine Chemicals Patent Medicines- Combs.
Hair, Vail and Tooth Brashes 1st Eadtess Variety.
Physicians prescriptions always reoolre prompt attention and will bo" filled with the
tthnort care at aay time, day or night In medicines, quality is of the flat important tho
bait it tnc cheapest, r
SCHMID BROS.
mm AGENTS cor TBI oslkibated
LONE ST*AR BEER.
OuIhhIOMmIMIM Dwr it Unturpiu.nl.
We are also agents for the Standard Sewing Machine—the beet in
the market. For baying good Dry Good* and Groceries cheap, call onue
and save money.<
Miss Grace Hunter,
In ller Great
Fire, Stereopticon & Kpanish
DANCES.
IT TELLS THE TALE
Your pantry is well or illy supplied with Flour, Sugar,
Coffee, lea, Spices, and the thousand and one other staples
which go to make up a housekeeper's stock of Groceries and
Provisions for immediate use, in accordance with yourpurch-
asing place. Here we handle only A. 1 Flour, the cleanest
and purest Sugar, the most delicious flavored Tea, Coffee
and Spices, at prices that cannot be discounted in the country.
Is your Pantry full? if not, ring us up, 47-4 rings, and your
order will have prompt attention.
I. Nowakowsky & Co.
louis Koarr,
BI7UH UUMO*.
KORFF It CLEMONS,
HBUTCHERSl -
—DtALSSS !>-
m STOCK ADD MM HiUPAOTREl.
BRUM I AM, TEXAS
Highest Xarket ftk* Paid for Ur« Stock. Grdm {or Sataojce promptly^Ikd.
"Brevity is the Soul of Wit." Good Wife,
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Rankin, John G. Brenham Daily Banner. (Brenham, Tex.), Vol. 22, No. 296, Ed. 1 Tuesday, December 7, 1897, newspaper, December 7, 1897; Brenham, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth483813/m1/2/: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Abilene Library Consortium.