Brenham Daily Banner-Press (Brenham, Tex.), Vol. 32, No. 206, Ed. 1 Tuesday, November 30, 1915 Page: 1 of 6
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Brenham, Waahin
ty, Texas, Tuesday, November 30, 191S
Fill# Clarke.
It 1b expected that a large gather-
ing of farmers will greet Frank
Clarke on Thursday, December 21,
when he comes to Brenham to cou-
luct corn seed tests. The value of
seed selection is well known, and
there are but few corn-growing com-
munities of any consequence where
seed selection is not the rule.' Any
farmer who attends the demonstra-
tion by Mr. Clarke on Thursday will
(he able to conduct his own tests, and
; djrork out his own salvation.
t The banks of the city deserve cred-
it for the efforts they have made t8-
ward the betterment of farming con-
' ons, and every farmer should
make arrangements to attend the
demonstration. As previously an-
nounced, Mr; Clarke will test the
'first J00 bushels of corn free.
Farmers should bring their seed
In to be tested. It may be left at
any of the. banks. The place of the
demonstration will be announcel
later.
Number 206
NO LETUP IN SHlfLL MAKING
Bishop Names
for Ensuing
tments
MRS. DUESTERHOEF
DIED AT LA BAHIA
Old Settlor Passed Away at
Age of Ninety-one Years.
Mrs. Julia Duesterhoef, one of
(he oldest residents of the county,
died at la Bahia Sunday at the ad-
ninety-one yean. She
was born in Province Posen, Ger-
many, but came to this country in
her early youth, and was one of the
first settlers of the community in
which she has made her home for
many years.
Surviving her are two sons, five
daughters, numerous grandchildren
and great grandchildren, as well as
other relatives and many warm
friends.
Funeral services were held Mon-
day from her late residence, Rev.
H. S. Schulz officiating, and Inter-
ment was made at the La Bahia cem-
etery.
Seguin, Texas, November 30.—
The closing exercises of the South-
ern German Methodist Conference
were held Sunday with Dr. Stoeler
Zurich conducting morning prayer,
with a Bermon by Bishop Thlrkleld.
Four men were admitted as elders
with Rev. D. Matbarl of Hamilton,
Ohio, preaching the ordination ser-
mon. • y* i f - ■ ** * •, 'V ' i
In the night session Dr. Stroetter
lectured on the condition in Europe
and Dr. Mulfrlgner of Chicago spoke
in behalf of the retired ministers.
The appointments for the confer-
ence were announced by the bishop
as-follows:
San Antonio Diftrict; Wm.
Buehrer, district superintendent;
Bartlett, A. Elly; Bastrop, Oust.
Brannles; Bracken, J. W. A. Witt;
Copperas Gove, Wm. Men king; Fred-
ericksburg, G. H. Houy; Freyburg,
R. Vilt; Gonzales, Gust. Doerr;
McQueeny, E. C. Draeger; Hilda,
Herm. Schmalz; Mason, G. Schrie-
ber; Miles, L. J. Rhode; Monthalia,
John Kleinknecht; Needville, E.
Schmidt; Ruetersville, Frits Becken-
dorf; San Antonio, B. E. Breihan;
Seguin, And. Traeger; Crystal City,
O. Raeke.
Brenham District: Rev. John
Hierholzer, district superintendent;
Brenham, A. A. Leifeste; Caldwell,
Wm. Makowsky; Dallas, A. D. Moeh-
le; Denton, W. L| Froehner; Hous-
ton, Christian Bomfalk; Industry,
W. Slevers; Lexington, Albert Lei-
feste; Maxwell, H. W. Bahler; Mar-
Unu A. W. Tampke; New Orleans,
Franklin street, E. F. Schuessler;
New Orleans, 8th street, H. M. Hop-
kins; Orchard, Ben Behrens; Perry,
Theo. Havekost; Riesel, W. A.
Moers; Sealy, C. W. Schlecte; Rose
Hill; H. E. Roos; Waco, Aug. Did-
zun; theological professor in Blinn
College, John Pluenneke; financial
agent Blinn College, John Streit.
Water at 2 Buckets for 25c.
Seward, Alaska, November 30.
As a result of cold weather, water
is selling today at two buckets for a
quarter at Anchorage, the new tow
established by the Government as
the construction headquarters for
the Alaskan Railway. Pending the
completion of the water system,
which the Government engineers
hope to have working within two
weeks, all water for domestic pur-
poses is taken from holes chopped in
. the ice.
Mrs. Wade Cox is visiting home
- folks in Bryan. She expects to re-
turn Wednesday.
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COMPARISON OF
COHON RECEIPTS
Receipts to Nov. 30th Over
2,000 Bales More Than
Last Year.
AGED FARMER IS
STRUCK BY AUTO
Henry Klatte Run Down by
Car Without Lights.
Henry Klatte, a prosperous farm-
er residing near Independence, was
struck and knocked down by an au-
tomobile on Saturday night. The
car was running without lights and
the driver did not see Mr. Klatte in
time to apply brakes. The victim
waB taken home and his bruises
dressed. At this time he is doing
very well. His injuries are not as
serious as was at first reported.
Photo by American Press Association.
Day and night the death dealing shells
Involved In the war. Here is a scene in the
re turned out by every country
Ichnelder works of France.
NOTED LECTURER
WILL SPEAK HERE
According to figures compiled by
Robert Strickert, cotton receipts in
/
tha county up to November 30th will
total 12,781 bales. In the ware-
houses and farmers' hands are 3,-
313 bales, making a total ginned to
this date of 16,094. How much cot-
ton remains to be ginned is not
known. Picking was finished sever-
al weeks ago, but a number of farm-
ers have a quantity of seed cotton
yet on band.
Up to this date last year only
10,760 bales had been marketed.
On band in warehouses at the same
date were 4880, making a total of
15,640.
The middling price in Houston to-
day is 12.2G. This date last year,
7.76.
In addition to having more
bales this year, the farmer is
getting 4.50 more per pound for his
product.
Prominent Pastors to Address
German Methodist Con'
gregation on Vital
Subjects.
The congregation of tho German
Methodist church will have the op-
portunity of hearing two noted lec-
turers speak on subjects of vital in-
terest to the church In the r.D?r fu-
ture.
Rev. D. Matthael, a prominent
minister of the German Methodlat
conference, will speak Thursday eve-
ning, taking for his subject, "The
Deacon's Work". He is a speaker
of unusual ability, and will make a
most Interesting address.
Next Tuesday evening Rev. Stroe-
ter, one of the evangelists who la
working for the advancement of the
church in Germany, will be here, and
will tell his audience something of
the great undertaking In which he
and his fellow-workers are engaged.
The public is cordially invited to
hear the talks of these fine preach-
ers.
POLL TAX REVENUE STAMP
Effort to Huve It Made Unnecessary
Planned.
WELLS FAIL TO PRODUCE ON PAYING BASIS
Julia Dean Will Play Leading
Role in Drama by Pe-
ter B. Kyne.
Miss Julia Dean, favorite emotion-
al actress, will play the leading role
| in "Judge Not," a drama of west-
«n life written by Peter B. Kyne,
to be shown at the Rex Wednesday.
The tale centers about Molly Han-
IS
Ion, an innocent girl who is lured
Into a mock marriage by Lee Kirk,
a notorious gambler. It is filled
with thrilling scenes and heart-
which amaze and htartle
m
Mrs. Gait Attracts Crank.
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Chicago, III., November 30.
Charged with sending annoying let
ters to Mrs. Norman Gait, fiancee of
President Wilson, and to her mother,
Mrs. Boiling, Samuel White, 27 years
old, of 31 West First street, was.ar-
ft-
reBted by secret service men today.
The letters were sent to Washing-
ton. The contents were not made
public, but in one of them White Is
said to have made violent love to the
president's fiancee.
White admitted, the police say,
that he wrote one letter to Mrs. Boi-
ling. He said he saw Mrs. Gait and
Mrs. Boiling at a chicken show in
New York years ago, and for that
reason he wrote Mrs. Boiling seek-
ing to interest her in a patent egg
carrier, guaranteed to carry eggs
through the paccel post without
breaking.'11 fj ?
But little has developed in the oil fields since yesterday. Cal-
hohn well, which was in rock yesterday, has penetrated the rock
and is in gumbo. The contract called for 1500 feet. The drill-
ers have fulfilled this contract, and ^ork has been suspended,
tfatil the directorsthe company have a meeting, it will not be
known whether the well is to be abandoned or sunk to deeper
levels. It is likely that the officers will meet very soon.
Gulf Production company have passed through the rock, and
the well is being bailed today. While no announcements are be-
ing made by the contractors, it is understood that the well has
some oil and considerable water. The exact status of the well
will not be determined for several days.
Kamas is reported through the cap rock. All of the officers of
the company remained at the field practically all day, waiting
eagerly for developments. The general feeling among those
closely in touch with the Kamas company is that the well will
be developd and the property will ultimately justify all the claims
that have been made for it.
The Lehmann well is going down rapidly. This morning the
drill had reached approximately 900 feet. The new company is
prepared to make a deep-well test if necessary. Judging from
the progress made by Contractor Howell on the well to date, it
will be but a short time until this part of the field is proven up.
It is announced that the Stammann Mound Oil and Gas com-
pany will shortly hold a meeting to award the contracts for sink-
ing the Stammann well. At present it is the intention to go
down to 2,000 feet. The well was finished to 1,500 feet several
days ago, and the rig has not been removed from the well.
Brenham Oil and Gas company have stopped drilling. Except
for the drillers, no one knows how deep the well is or what in
dications have been. All of the officers of the company are out
of the city.
Brenham Oil company's No. 4 is reported near 500 feet. Red
Wofford is making a ten-inch hole here, and the work is some-
what slower than on smaller wells. Considerable rock has been
encountered.
With the situation "hanging fire", but little activities in stock
are reported. Should any of the wells come in with a good quan-
tity of oil, the public interest will be more pronounced.
Waco, Texas, November 30.—Fol-
lowing a protest made by County
Tax Collector Felix Turner of Falls
county, regarding the ruling made
by Internal Revenue Collector A. S.
Walker of Austin that orders for
poll tax receipts must bear a 25-
cent internal revenue stamp, Con-
gressman R. L. Henry of Waco, who
concurs in this belief, has asked the
commissioner of Internal revenue at
Washington to give a contrary rul-
ing. If this Is refused, Mr. Henry
will ask congress to amend the law
bo that the provisions will not apply
to poll tax orders. Mr. Henry
leaves for Washington tomorrow
night.
COTTON MARKET
IS AGAIN ACTIVE
Better Price# for Fleecy Sta-
ple Result in Heavier
Sales.
The increased prices for cotton
have served to stimulate selling con*
slderably. For several days no cot-
ton was brought in. Saturday1!
sales amounted to over 200 bales,
and about 100 were marketed Mon*
day. Following are prices at Urea*
ham today:
Good middling, 12c.
Strict middling, 11 3-4c.
Middling, 11 1 -2c.
Strict low middling, 11c.
Low middling, 10c.
CHRISTMAS GOODS
BEGIN TO ARRIVE
WM. HINZE DIED
NEAR LA BAHIA
Important Meeting Tonight.
TheGerman-American National so-
ciety will hold an important business
meeting at Germania , hall at eight
o'clock tonight.. All members are
urged to be present.
Adv. 206-lt.
White will be examined by Bell-
m I
erne alienists late this afternoon.
Sheriff Palm of Bellville Is among
the visitors to Brenham today.
To Organize Stenographers.
New York, November 30.—The
league for Business Opportunities for
Women began today a movement to
organize the stenographers here, es-
timated at 40,000, to obtain a min-
imum wage of f 8 a week.
Stores Will Soon Be in Holi-
day Attire.
With Christmas day four weeks
away, many of the Brenham stores
have already begun to display holi-
day offerings. The Society for tho
Promotion of Useful Giving evident-
ly has done some little missionary
work in the city, for the bulk of tin
goods on display are calculated to
appeal to the purchaser for their
usefulness first of all.
It may be timely in this connec-
tion to call again the attention of
the public to the fact that Christmas
packages to be sent by parcel post
should be mailed early to insure
prompt delivery. The holiday rush
in the postal department is increas-
ing year by year. Packages may be evening. Business matters requir*
sent with an inscription "not to be! inn immediate attention will be dis-
opened until Christmas," or some cussed, and It is earnestly requested
Wm. Illnze died at La Bahia, aged
fifty-eight years. He was a native
of Germany but came to this country
when he was a child only two years
old. He settled first at Industry,
but later moved to La Bahia and
became one of the prosperous and
influential farmers of that neighbor-
hood.
Mr. Hinze leaves a widow, and
three children, besides numerous
friends, to mourn his death. Inter-
ment was made at La Bahia ceme-
tery, and Rev. Harder officiated at
the funeral services.
German-American .Meeting.
The German-American Natlonalho-
society will hold a meeting of great
importance at Germania hall this
similar device.
Citizen# Petition for Cur Service.
that all mmbers attend.
LOCAL SALES OF
TODAY'S QUOTATIONS ON STOCK EXCHANGE
Below is given the figures on today's stock market. Fur-
nished through the couiAaay* off the Brenham Stock Exchange.
Par Bid Asked LastSale High Low
Brenham Oil Co. ___ 10.00
Brenham Oil & Gas_ 10.00
Stammann Oil & Gas 20.00
Calhoun Oil & Gas___ 10.00
Milam Oil & Gas„_ 10.00
Industry Oil Co. 10.00
Rathke Oil & G«s __ 10.00
Kamas Oil Co. 10.00
9.00
40.00
7.00
12.50
5.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
40.00
10.00
12.50
6.75
10.00
40.00
10.00
12.50
6.75
10.00
40.00
10.00
12.50
6.75
10.00
10.00 "V00 10.00
San Angelo, Texas, November 30.
—About 400p citizens here have al-
ready signed petitions to the City
Commissioners asking they make
arrangements for street car service
in this city with J. D. Sugg. Mr.
Sugg offered the car system to San
Angelo as a Christmas gift. The
gift was not accepted and Mr. Sugg
discontinued all service Saturday
night.
L. J. Beaumler, Lee Galllon and
Will Wlnkelmann returned last
night after spending a few days la
Austin. They * toured through the
country in Mr. Beaumler's car.
SaaLn
Brenham Uses More Than
$155.00 in Revenue
Stamps Monthly.
Business men of Brenham use
more than $155 worth of revenue
stamps monthly. Since January
1st, 1915, the local post office has
sold revenue stamps. The records
show that sales vary from $107 to
$260 per month, the average month-
ly sales being $155.50. Total sales
for the past eleven months at the
Brenham offi*-0 amount to $1,711.68.
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Shannon, Emmet. Brenham Daily Banner-Press (Brenham, Tex.), Vol. 32, No. 206, Ed. 1 Tuesday, November 30, 1915, newspaper, November 30, 1915; Brenham, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth491217/m1/1/: accessed April 28, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Abilene Library Consortium.