TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (1898)
Bryan Daily Eagle, Bryan, Texas
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(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, February 1, 1898, twenty-five years ago:)
The executive committee of the alumni association of the A. & M. College, are arranging a literacy program for
their annual meeting in June, and expect to have the first banquet in the history of the association. It is learned
that it will be a joint banquet of the alumni and Alpha Phi, with Prof. W. B. Philpot as toastmaster.
It is expected that the brick work on the new mess hall at the A. & M. College will be completed in ten days, and
the building, which will be one of the most handsome on the campus, will be ready for occupancy before
commencement.
John B. Mike had one of his special sales Saturday, and the people took advantage of the close prices and bought
liberally of bargains offered.
Will our city fathers pave the Main streets is the all-absorbing question? We guess yes. Something is needed to
do away with the dust during the long, dry summer, so we, the majority, say pave the streets.
Judge W. B. Hudson’s residence burned last evening at 6:30. The fire caught from an upstairs fireplace and was
well underway before it was discovered, the family being downstairs. The loss on the house was $3,000;
insurance, $1700. The furniture was partially insured. All the furniture upstairs was burned, but most of that
downstairs was saved. The loss on it could not be determined. The firemen did all in their power to save the
handsome two-story building. Some of them were working on a gallery roof with a dangerous burning wall above
them and were repeatedly implored to come down by hundreds of bystanders but they would not do so, and
finally as a last resort the hose was snatched from their hands and they were forced to desist. Before they were
all off the roof a cornice fell right where Foreman Jenkins and Jim Christian had been fearlessly standing to hold
the nozzle. The fire boys need some horses and need them bad to help them to the fires and save their time and
strength.
[Eagle: 1 February 1923]
Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, February 2, 1898, twenty-five years ago:
Upon estimating upon the loss of his residence yesterday Judge Hudson said that it would run up to about $4,500
with $2,900 insurance. Judge Hudson and family desire to return thanks through the columns of the Eagle for
the kindness and courtesy shown them by neighbors and friends.
Marriage licenses: J. F. Eaves to Miss Sallie Mills; F. H. McAlister to Mrs. Cora W. Creekmore; Henry Simpson to
Ruth Wilson, Willis Williams to Henrietta Gilmore; G. H. Brogdon to Mrs. Beulah Cannon; John Greer to Maud
Price; Frank Wagner to Flora Bulmuesk.
Capt. Adams says he with two assistants wrote about 300 tax receipts Monday. There was not such a rush
yesterday, the 10 per cent having gone into effect.
G. H. Brogdon and Mrs. Beulah Cannon were married here Sunday morning by Justice Closs at the latter’s
residence.
Dr. J. N. Goodwin of Wellborn was in the city yesterday.
[Eagle: 2 February 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, Thursday, February 3, 1898, twenty-five years ago:)
Tuesday afternoon while John Kovalik, a Bohemian, was driving a post into the ground with an axe, in the work of
building a fence, the axe flew off the handle and struck another Bohemian, an old man named Richlik, who was
standing near on the head, inflicting a fatal injury, from the effects of which he died Tuesday night. He was
buried yesterday. Deceased was the father-in-law of Charles Vesmiroosky.
John M. Lawrence & Company bought out J. B. Laski here yesterday. Mr. W. A. Reed stated in the presence of
the reporter that he intended to go to Marlin and establish a bottling works there.
Frank Wagner and Miss Flora Bulmanski were married here by Rev. J. Pelnar yesterday.
[Eagle: 3 February 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, Friday, February 4, 1898, twenty-five years ago:)
A leading business man of Bryan conversing with an Eagle reporter yesterday said he would give $50 towards
getting a good horse and two paid men to stay at the city hall all the time so as to be ready to respond
immediately to alarms and facilitate the work of the fire department, the members of which now labor under such
disadvantages. This question has been agitated before and with such liberality as that evinced by the gentleman
above mentioned, it certainly looks like it would not be difficult to raise the funds necessary. The Eagle hopes the
business men of the city will take the question up and see what can be done with it.
The domino players of Brenham are holding a tournament.
Assistant Attorney General E. P. Hill returned to Austin yesterday.
Some of the boys amused themselves yesterday by walking to the College in an hour, against wagers a feat which
all did not accomplish.
The Eagle reporter was informed yesterday that the bridge across the Navasot river on the Bryan and Madisonville
road is in need of repairs. It should be fixed at once.
[Eagle: 5 February 1923]
Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, Feb. 7, 1898, twenty-five years ago:
Mr. Henry Kernole died at his home in this city yesterday morning at 5:50 o’clock, aged 58 years. His death had
been anticipated for a week, few, if any having entertained hopes for his recovery. He was an old citizen of Bryan
and a most successful merchant, having amassed a fortune during his energetic life. He was a director of the
Merchants and Planters National Bank which closed yesterday as a mark of respect to his memory. Mr. Kernole
leaves a wife and several children who have the profound sympathy of all. The funeral will take place this
morning at 10 o’clock from the family residence.
A wheelman requests the Eagle to announce a meeting of the Wheelmen of the city at Haswell’s book store
Sunday morning at 9 o’clock for a run to College.
Marriage licenses: J. C. Moore to Addie Wallace; A. L. Donelson to Mary Burns. James Miles to Maggie Scott;
Emmett Zeffer to Shellina Chato.
A Georgia editor describes a defaulter who sipped [sic] out as “six feet tall and ten thousand dollars short.”
[Eagle: 7 February 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, Tuesday, February 8, 1898, twenty-five years ago:)
At a joint meeting of the executive committee of the Alumni Association and the grand council of the Alpha Phi
fraternity held at College Station with E. B. Cushing of Houston, grand commander of the latter organization,
presiding. It was unanimously decided to erect a monument to General Ross on the College campus regardless of
what monuments may be erected by other organizations at other places, though it is expressly understood that
other movements will not be in any way antagonized.
Prof. W. B. Philpott was elected chairman of a joint executive committee, which is given plenary powers for
raising funds and erecting the monuments. It is expected the monument will be unveiled during commencement
week, when there will be a grand rally of alumni and ex-cadets at the College.
While Janitor Cornelius Wilson was ringing the bell of the colored Methodist church here for service Sunday night,
the heavy iron clapper fell upon his head and knocked him senseless. A physician was summoned and the negro
is now said to be conscious again and on a fair way to recovery. Dr. Weatherford, who is attending him, says the
clapper weighed 8 pounds and would certainly have killed a white man.
Captain J. J. Adams reports over $31,000 state and county taxes collected during the month of January.
Major W. R. Cavitt went to Houston Sunday.
[Eagle: 8 February 1923]
Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, Wednesday, February 9, 1898, twenty-five years ago:
Real estate transfers are furnished the Eagle by Messrs. Dunnica and Minkert, lawyers and real estate agents.
Release from Cavitt and Batts to D. E. Thompson, 5 1-10 acres in Boyles survey; consideration $30.60. Deed
from E. F. Searcy to O. C. Utsey, 50 acres in A. Lee, Sr., league, consideration $750. Administrators deed from J.
K. Presnal to W. M. Hudspeth, 117 acres in D. P. Posey survey, consideration $117. Deed from First National
Bank of Bryan to Mrs. H. V. Harrison, 3 lots in block 17, Mitchell addition to the city of Bryan, consideration $200.
Deed from Mrs. H. V. Harrison, trustee to A. B. Carr, Sr., lot 8, block 447, city of Bryan, consideration $100.
Marriage Licenses: Walter Mazse to Ida Maxwell, Paul Scott to Emma Constant, Peter Ingram to Catherine Foster,
Andrew Scott to Mariah Lawson.
[Eagle: 9 February 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, Thursday, February 10, 1898, twenty-five years ago:)
The Eagle hopes the movement to organize a young men’s Christian association in Bryan will be successful. We
learn that a list is being circulated with that purpose in view and that organization will probably be effected soon.
Twenty-five thousand acres of land in Matagorda county has been sold to the Grand Army of the Republic, which
will organize a colony and establish a city on Matagorda Bay, and locate thousands of G. A. R. veterans in the
vicinity.
The University of Texas puts its enrollment down at 800 students and has 59 professors. It is a flourishing
institution of which the people of the state are justly proud.
Comparison shows that the pension expenditures of the United States cost a great deal more than the
maintenance of any of the vast armies of Europe.
The baseball enthusiasts inform us that they expect to begin practicing up soon, and expect to have some good
games here this summer.
Abe Mulkey has just closed a ten days’ meeting at Centerville, Leon county. There were thirty accessions to the
church.
A party who plead guilty to writing white cap notices in Bastrop county, was fined $100 and given 10 days in jail.
Reports from the country indicate that the farmers are getting along well with their work on another crop.
Mrs. C. N. Williamson and little daughter, Frances, went to Galveston yesterday.
[Eagle: 10 February 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, Friday, February 12, 1898, twenty-five years ago:)
The magnificent rain which fell Wednesday night and yesterday has put a splendid season in the ground and will
be of vast advantage to the farming interests of this section. The electric storm during the early hours yesterday
morning was very heavy. At one [sic] a. m., lightning struck Mr. R. H. Kirk’s barn and the building with fifteen
bushels of corn was burned. Mr. Kirk drove his cow from the building and saved his saddles and harness. His
loss was $30 with no insurance. A fire alarm was sounded and the confusion was general for some time. The
lights were cut off on account of the storm.
An old lady who was reading the market report in a leading Texas daily the other day was very much mystified by
the following sentence: The bull broke from the pen today and drove the bears all over the cotton patch.” ‘Land
sakes!’ she exclaimed, “cotton ain’t worth enough to pay for raisin’ it in a civilized community. I’m sartinly sorry
for them as has to risk their lives a-pickin’ it with bulls and bears a-fightin’ in the field.”
Congress has been requested to do something to relieve the disabilities of the Kansas man who deserted from the
union army during the war, deserted the democratic party in 1894, deserted his own fireside with a neighbor’s
wife later on, and eventually deserted the state on the darkest night and best horse he could find.—Globe
Democrat.
A farmer giving his views in the News diversity column says: “I have visited 226 counties of Texas, 44 this year. I
find Texas to be a grain state, a livestock state, a wool state, a fruit state, a sugar state, and a tobacco state and
a garden state.” If other people won’t take his word for it let them travel some.
The Valentine entertainment given at the Academy Wednesday night by the ladies of the Episcopal church was
quite a success in spite of the weather. Luncheon and oysters were served and fancy articles sold. The proceeds
amounted to nearly thirty dollars.
[Eagle: 12 February 1923]
Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, Feb. 13, 1898, twenty-five years ago:
Mr. Charles Claydon of Tabor called on the Eagle yesterday and exhibited a devise for shading cotton pickers
while at work, which he desires to patent. The devise is a light, wooden frame which runs on four wooden
wheels, very lightly, and may be made to cover five or six rows or less at a time, shading them for a distance of
twenty feet or more as desired. The frame is covered with canvas and may be supplied with curtains on and side
[sic] as an additional sun-excluder, and can be easily pushed along with progress of the cotton pickers under it.
The devise may be taken down and put up again readily, making it easily portable. Mr. Claydon says his next
invention, one on which he is now working, is to make an improved spectacle frame which will not fall off when
persons wearing them are at work with the head down.
Tom Bishop, a negro, came to town Thursday, and on his way home that night met his death in a peculiar
manner. It is stated that he was drinking and fell from his mule, whereupon the animal kicked his brains out and
he died yesterday morning.
R. M. Nall returned from Chicago yesterday where he went with two carloads of cattle. He says he found pleasant
weather and a good market.
George Dunlap came up from Millican yesterday.
City Council:--The city council met in regular session last night, Mayor Adams presiding, and all officers present
except Alderman Howell.
The finance committee was granted power to act with reference to the purchase of a map for the city.
The bid of A. B. Carr for a will was read and referred to the street committee and said committee was empowered
to level the city park under the direction of Mr. H. J. McNair and also to purchase such trees, etc., as may be
necessary for said park.
C. E. Jenkins appeared before the council for the fire department and reported its need of another engine, horses,
etc. The matter was referred to a committee composed of Aldermen Tabor and Wilson to be investigated and
reported upon at the next meeting.
[Eagle: 13 February 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle February 14, 1898, twenty-five years ago,)
There are 750,000 school children in Texas, says the Farmersville Times, and estimating that $500,000 will buy
the elementary grade of books, the uniform text book law will result in saving the first year of $.00 to each child,
or a total saving of $500,000, and for each of the remaining four years the saving will be greater, as the same
books can be used during the whole period by other members of the same family.
The Brenham Daily Banner of February 9, says: “Last week Judge Moore, a Brazos Bottom planter in Burleson
county, received a letter demanding the immediate discharge of two of his convict guards and his foreman, and
threatening, if he did not, to the guards and burn his gin and barn. The letter was mailed in North Texas and
signed, “White-cappers.” One of the guards whose life is threatened was raised here and great indignation is
expressed here at such lawless threats.
James H. Webb left yesterday on his semi-annual trip to New York to buy spring and summer goods for Webb
Bros. He will make a careful selection of the best values to be had in a complete and up-to-date stock.
The Ten Pin alley opened up in full blast yesterday and was the busiest thing in town. The long roll of the balls
and the clatter of the pins were keft [sic] up incessantly.
The Navasota River was reported on a rise yesterday. The late rain appeared to have been general and heavy.
[Eagle: 14 February 1923]
Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, February 15, 1898, twenty-five years ago:
Valentines Day, always an occasion of much pleasure for the young people, was without event other than the
usual havily-burdened [sic] mail here yesterday until evening when the young people to the number of about
twenty couples, in response to invitations issued a week ago, assembled at the cozy, beautifully-decorated home
of Dr. and Mrs. H. I. Fountain to participate in a valentine party gvien [sic] in honor of Misses Eoline Schuler and
Lillian Foster of Keachie, La., and a truly delightful evening it was for all present.
Marriage Licenses: J. C. Couch to Emma Peterson; A. J. Munley to Abbie Raynor; Will Smothers to Sarah Porter;
Ollie Freeman to Annie Brunswick, Andrew Caldwell to Victoria Jenkins; Robert Shelton to Jane Luster; J. J. Hanus
to Emma Kocourek; Jim Zepher to Mollie Larry.
The county commissioners met yesterday for the regular February term and began the work of appointing road
overseers in order to have the roads repaired as soon as possible from the damage of the late heavy storm.
Prof. O. H. Brogdon returned to Hays, Falls County, Sunday, where he is engaged in teaching. He was
accompanied by Miss Mary Deens who will attend school there.
Editor Fred B. Robinson of Huntsville was here the past few days inspecting the local telephone system. He owns
the Huntsville exchange.
J. W. Coulter is in St. Louis buying spring and summer goods.
John H. Royder was here from Wellborn yesterday.
Judge Taliaferro went to Franklin Sunday.
[Eagle: 15 February 1923]
Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, February 16, 1898, twenty-five years ago:
“Miss Frances Parker—At Home—Wednesday, half past eight o’clock, sixteenth, 1898—Dancing.” Such was the
wording of the title page of th eprogram [sic] used last evening by a merry party of young people. The scene of
merriment was the elegant and hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Parker. The attendance was large and all
of those present will cherish that program as a souvenir of one of the most thoroughly [sic] and delightful
evenings of their lives. There is an indescribable charm about the art of entertaining that may be actually
exemplified as it was last evening, but which can hardly be described. It is observed, felt and admired most in
southern homes, and after having come under its influence one clings to it as to the memory of a pleasant dream.
Manager Mike informed the Eagle yesterday that he had just closed a contract by the terms of which the well-
known actress Lillian Lewis, will appear at the grand opera house next Tuesday night, February 22, in her new
play, “For Love and Liberty”, which is based on the struggle of Cuba for Freedom, a subject just now one of
intense interest to the American people.
The destruction of the great battleship Maine was the principal topic of conversation on the streets here yesterday
and the air was rife with speculation as to the true inwardness of the catastrophe and its probable results.
Will Thomas and Ed Sims have arranged a novel show window at Burt Norwood’s. It is a decorated wheel
propelled by an electric motor and makes a very beautiful display.
At a late hour last night the Eagle learned of the death of Mr. Albert Gallatin on Cottonwood Prairie. He was a
Texas veteran and 89 years old.
A. M. Waldrop and George Smith visited Waco this week.
H. B. Steele, doing a general merchandise business at Steele’s Store made a deed of general assignment late
Tuesday afternoon, naming W. Closs, trustee. The assets include 1785 acres of land in Brazos county, Texas, and
personal property of an estimated value of $4,000.
[Eagle: 16 February 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, February 17, 1898, twenty-five years ago:
The Waxahachie Light thinks every county in Texas ought to exert herself to send a sensible man to the next
legislature; men who have had experiences with the political affairs of life and know the needs of the people are
what we want. Sophomoric oratory and forensic display are good in their place, possibly, but a man to make and
unmake laws ought to be a man of brains and experience. Every county has them and they are to be found in all
professions and callings.
Real Estate transfers: The following real estate transfers are furnished the Eagle by Mr. J. G. Minkert, lawyer and
real estate agent: Deed from Mrs. Helen Mathis to M. S. Edge, lot No. 1 and 30 feet of lot No. 2 in block 176, City
of Bryan.
Mr. W. N. Smith and Mrs. Fartha [sic?] Wilson were married yesterday evening at the residence of her brother, Mr.
John Holly, bive [sic] miles west of town, Justice Closs officiating.
Judge W. J. Moore, Dan Sims and W. W. Gainer were here from the Brozos [sic] Bottom yesterday.
J. H. Royder, F. N. Causey and Jim Eaves were here from Wellborn yesterday.
[Eagle: 17 February 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, February 19, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Taxation reduced: Judge Harmon informed the Eagle reporter that out of $65,000 in bonds originally issued to
pay for the court house, $31,000 had been redeemed, reducing the bonded indebtedness to $34,000. The
remaining bonds to the latter amount have heretofore drawn six per cent interest. They have been refunded and
new bonds issued to the amount of $34,000 drawing only 5 per cent interest which amounts to a saving of $340
interest per annum.
The tax levy for 1898 is as follows: For general revenues, 25c; for road and bridge fund, 11c; for interest and
sinking fund on court house bonds, 7c; for special levy for court house and jail purposes, 5c; for interest and
sinking fund on bridge bonds, 4c; total 52 cents, against 65 cents last year.
The county treasurer was authorized to pay $1800 road and bridge bonds issued in 1890 to repair the Jones ferry
bridge.
Presiding officers of elections were appointed as follows: Millican, George Orr; Wellborn, B. F. [E.?] Gentry;
College, _. R. Royall; Steep Hollow Grange, J. H. McCulloch; Kurten, James Mathis; Concord, E. C. Elliott; Henry
Grange, John Hickman; Henry School House, James Henry; Batts Store, J. H. Cahill; Bryan, B. F. Lemon;
Allenfarm, B. F. Lemon;; Peterson Voting Box, M. W. Peterson; Steele’s Store, Bob Adams; Bryan, City Hall, A. D.
McConnico.
Y. M. C. A. Organized: The young men who have been interesting themselves in the Y. M. C. A. movement here,
met in their rooms over M. H. James drug store Thursday night and effected organization as follows: Dr. Charles
Edge, president; James Ray, vice president; J. M. Hare, secretary; W. P. Connelly, Ed R. Emmel, Sam Hunter, Ed
M. Sims, A. L. Dunnica, executive committee; C. P. Winstead, Powell Winter, M. L. Vaden, iiterary [sic] committee.
[Eagle, 19 February 2003]
Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, February 20, 1898, twenty-five years ago:
Mardi Gras: A. J. Buchanan and family, Lawrence Mendola, A. G. Board, M. H. James, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Fountain,
A. C. Martin, Judge Taliaferro and Malcolm Carnes were among those who went to Galveston last evening. James
O. Chance; J. A. Myers and A. D. McConnico left on the same train toattend [sic] the Mardi Gras at New Orleans.
In addition to the important business mentioned yesterday morning the commissioners court has been busy this
week with the appointment of road overseers and other road business, receiving officers reports, appointment of
officers to hold election for school trustees, examining the claim docket and other matters. The court will be in
session again next week.
The Eagle learns of some heavy cattle shipments to be made from this place and Hearne to Chicago and New
Orleans today. R. M. Nall will ship four cars, W. P. Suger one car and Mr. Walker five cars from Bryan, while
Captain Bob Adams will ship five cars from Hearne.
Messrs. Walter Wipprecht and C. E. Moore of Bryan have purchased during the week a controlling interest in the
stock of the Mexia compress.
Miss Maggie Keeton, who has been visiting Mrs. E. J. Fountain, returned to Jewett yesterday.
A number of Bryan people left yesterday afternoon on the excursion to Galveston to see the battleship Texas.
[Eagle: 20 February 1923]
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errors, ?, and typos]
25 yrs—tues, feb. 17
Miss Alva Pipkin, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. J. J. Pipkin, and G. M. Gribble, Jr., of Austin were quietly
married last evening in Houston, Rev. Jack Lewis officiating.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Mills P. Walker, 2501 Baylor, was burned to the ground this morning about 10
o’clock, estimated to be a loss of nearly $15,000, a large part of which was covered by insurance. The house was
unoccpied [sic] at the time the blaze was discovered.
Will F. Gibbs, Jr., is a victim of the flu.
Mrs. John K. [R.?] Parker is in Houston attending the convention of the Southern Presbyterian churches as
a delegate from the Bryan Presbyterian church.
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25 yrs- wed, feb 18
Fire caused by a defective flue burned in e hole [sic] in the residence of Mrs. John Williams on Washington
Ave., just off 22 Street. yesterday but trucks were unable to respond immediately as they were at the Mills P.nd
Walker, destroyed by fire. Workmen in the street paving on Washington extinguished the flames.
Mrs. J. D. Kernodle and children of Graham, N. C. Left Thursday for their home after visiting her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wipprecht, since Christmas.
Mrs. Coleman Hardy of San Antonio is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Boyettat [sic] College
Station.
Miss Frances Mike has been elected assistant teacher of English in the high school of Austin, assuming
these duties Feb. 1.
25 yrs---thurs, feb. 19
Fighting hard to overcome a nine point lead, the Rice Owls went down 29-24 before the Texas Aggies at
Houston last night.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sosolik have rented the Hadley cottage on West 24 street.th
Mayor and Mrs. Tyler Haswell have been spending the past few days in Houston.
Mr. and Mrs. Mills P. Walker have purchased the Astin rent cottage on West 26 street adjacent to theirth
former home which burned this week.
Mrs. J. L. Brock has returned from Houston where she attended the Southern Presbyterian church
conference.
Rev. L. C. Upton, pastor of Steep Hollow, Wellborn and Millican Methodist churches will fill his
appointment at Steep Hollow Sunday, bringing with hi, [sic] Dr. J. M. Ormond, professor of rural church work at
Southern Methodist university.
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25 yrs – Friday, feb. 20
Chas. E. Griesser has a severe attack of flu contracted while fighting recent fires.
A. & M. defeated Rice in Houston yesterday 26-23 in an overtime period. Darby and Gill did the high
scoring for the Aggies with four and three goals respectively.
Mrs. J. W. Hamilton and Miss Florence Jennings have returned from Houston where they have been for a
visit to Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Jennings.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Beard have rented the Shellburn cottage on West 29 street and have moved intoth
same.
Mrs. J. T. Maloney is quite ill with the flu.
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25 yrs---mon. may 30
The 1923 edition of the Longhorn, Texas A. & M. annual, is out and is dedicated to R. J. Kyle, dean of
agriculture.
Diplomas were awarded 35 graduates of Allen Academy at commencement exercises last night. Dr.
Lindsey Bleyney of Rice Institute gave the address. To Henry Grelen of Bryan, who tied for first place in the pole
vault at the national track meet in Chicago, went the medal for all-around athletic ability.
Mrs. R. L. Brown is leaving tonight for Greensboro, N. C., to attend her sister’s graduation from North
Carolina’s Woman’s college and to enjoy her own class reunion.
Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Fuller and sons Allen C. and Raymond Nelson will attend commencement exercises at
Austin college, Sherman. Hamilton Fuller, another son, is a member of the graduating class.
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, March 3, 1898, twenty-five years ago:)
Only a month until the city election.
The norther was something of a surprise.
There’s a chance for considerable cold weather yet.
The spring goods displays were not so warm yesterday.
Mrs. W. H. Willson and Mrs. F. E. Mistrot returned from Galveston yesterday.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Mathis of the Reliance neighborhood died Tuesday night.
Mrs. Patront of Louisiana, returned to Navasota yesterday.
Chairman Bradley has called a meeting of the populist state executive committee to be held in Waco, Tuesday,
March 10.
The city park is soon to be made lovely to look upon. The plans for improvement drawn by Mr. M. E. Nair are
much complimented by those who have seen them.
Miss Annie Gaines, the physic healer, will be in Bryan from Saturday at noon, March 5 to Tuesday at noon,th
March 8 . Those who are suffering should consult her while e is here.th
Rev. Leon Sonfield, who resigned from the Methodist ministry on the eve of the late conference here, has been
admitted to the bar in Galveston, having stood a splendid examination.
[Eagle, 3 March 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, March 5, 1898, twenty-five years ago:)
J. A. Myers was on the sick list yesterday.
Jim Christian returned from Millican yesterday.
Dr. Arther Barlow, Will Zulch, and William Kelley were here from Willow Hole yesterday.
In Florida the railroads give notification of expected frosts by whistling signals, by an arrangement with the
government weather bureau. Six long blasts of five seconds each is given every three miles as the train passes
through the country, and this indicates that frost can be expected on that, or the following night.
Secretary Gage is opposed to war with Spain “simply for the sake of a ruined battleship and 300 dead soldiers,”
and Boss Hanna says: “The best thing to be done is to drop the question as soon as possible.” If this be true—if
Hanna opposes it—there will be no war if the administration can help it.
Thomas Gathright chapter of the Alpha Phi fraternity met at the opera house yesterday afternoon and Messrs.
Walter Wipprecht, H. G. Rhodes and W. J. Coulter were appointed as a committee to solicit subscriptions for the
fund to erect a Ross monument on the campus of the college.
Dunn and Daly’s saloon is being materially improved this week. The walls and ceiling are to be made white,
which will give a better light in the interior, and show to better advantage the bar fixtures, which are handsome
and expensive and have every convenience.
Dr. S. B. Reed of Henderson, Ky., has been in the city the past two days prospecting with a view to engaging in
the drug business. Dr. Reed formerly lived in Bryan 24 years ago when he was a young man.
[Eagle, 5 March 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, March 7, 1898, twenty-five years ago:)
Miss Mary Bittle is visiting Mrs. J. Webb Howell.
Mrs. T. C. Nunn and children are visiting in Hearne.
L. D. and J. T. McGee were visitors to the city yesterday.
W. S. Howell and little son went to San Antonio yesterday.
Squire M. B. Laski, T. E. Wade and Estes Gandy were here from Wellborn yesterday.
A. G. Steele, P. H. Arrington and Estes Gandy were here from Wellborn yesterday.
Hon. H. Clay Pleasants has announced as a candidate for re-election to the office of associate justice of the court
of civil appeals, for the first supreme judicial district, subject to the ratification or rejection of the democratic
judicial convention for the First District.
Bob Gordon, Andrew Shelburne, J. E. Butler, Curt Oliver, Seth Mooring and Tom Castles went bird hunting and
killed 207 birds. Of these Messrs. Gordon and Shelburne claim the honor of bringing down 107. Birds are said to
be quite plentiful at present.
One day this week a mulatto convict on one of the farms in the Brazos Bottom cut on of his great toes nearly off
so as to disable himself and escape from work for a time. As a result the tow had to be amputated Friday. The
reporter saw it yesterday at James drug store, where Dr. Tabor is preserving it to show the inspector. The toe
plainly shows the negro made two licks at it. The first only split the nail and skin, but the next caught the toe fair
and went through the bone.
[Eagle, 7 March 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, March 8, 1898, twenty-five years ago:)
Mrs. D. Mike returned yesterday from Millican.
Squire J. W. Benson was here from Harvey yesterday.
Charles Carr was called to Dallas yesterday by the illness of Mrs. Clothier, Dr. Clothier’s mother.
The withdrawal of Col. Mills from the senate gives Gov. Culberson a clear track sure enough.
The entertainment of the Sunshine society at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Wilson was a pronounced
success.
A. L. McLeod, J. A. Steele and H. E. Smith of Millican were here yesterday.
The rain and hail storm Sunday night was quite heavy, with considerable wind.
Mrs. S. J. Bain of Gainesville is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. Parker.
The Daughters of the Confederacy will meet this afternoon at the residence of Mrs. J. W. Johnson.
The Galveston News of Sunday contained an announcement of the marriage of F. Marion Law of Bryan and Miss
Frances Mann of Galveston, to take place in the later city April 20.
The board of directors are in session at A. & M. College. The board is composed of Captain F. A. Reichardt of
Houston, Hon. Chas. Roger of Brownwood, Hon. Jeff Johnson of Austin and Major Cavitt of Bryan. The matter of
the election of a president was postponed.
E. F. Parks is building a handsome cottage in the southern part of town.
The Eagle takes pleasure in announcing the candidacy of Hon. A. Adams for re-election to the office of Mayor of
Bryan, which he has filled with credit to himself and to the city heretofore, a fact borne out by the records and by
the memory of his fellow citizens as well. He is a conservative, painstaking and accommodating officer, and one
in whose mind the welfare of the city has ever been uppermost. If re-elected again, Mayor Adams proposes to
make most energetic efforts in the direction of streets and sidewalk improvements, the need of which have so
long been felt in Bryan.
[Eagle, 8 March 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, March 10, twenty-five years ago.)
District court: The regular March term of District Court is now in session with Judge W. G. Taliaferro on the
bench. The grand jury was sworn in Monday morning as follows: J. N. Cole, foreman; J. W. Johnson, P. L.
Barron, C. A. Foster, J. R. Smith, W. G. Williams, L. M. Cook, Cy Dulaney, George Hensarling, O. J. Scrimshire, H.
Crenshaw, J. E. W. Scott. Judge Talfierro [sic] charged the jury especially on fence-cutting and white-capping.
The rest of the charge was of a general character. The bailiffs are as follows: Fritz Yearger, Millican; J. E.
Farquhar, Wellborn; C. L. Baker; C. L. Baker [sic] Bryan; T. W. Frame, Macy; J. Gilpin, Kurten; J. D. Jones,
Harvey; Powell Harvey, Brazos Bottom; Captain Tom Sanders, door bailiff.
An important event in business circles here yesterday was Dr. S. B. Reed’s purchase of E. J. Fountain’s drug store.
Miss Lottie Hearne returned from Calvert yesterday.
Squire J. M. Zimmerman of Kurten was in town yesterday.
Miss Eoline Schuber and Miss Lillian Foster are visiting in Navasota.
John Winter, aged 12 years, got his left leg broken yesterday while wrestling with another boy.
Frank Bittle is up again after his accident and able to work.
Something should be done to secure better drainage, especially in the southern part of town. Water now stands
under the compress and the drainage is bad in other places. Those having this matter in charge have done much
excellent work towards improving the sanitary conditions of the town and it is to be hoped the sinews of war will
be supplied to help them keep it up.
Notice Masons---There will be a meeting at the Masonic Hall in Bryan Wednesday evening, at 7:30 for the
purpose of re-organizing the Chapter of the Eastern Star. All Masons in good standing and their wives, sisters
and daughters are eligible to membership and it is hoped that all such will be present and assist in the
organization. H. B. Stoddard, Special Deputy.
[Eagle, 10 March 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, March 12, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Walter Wipprecht is in Houston.
Politics and baseball are warming up.
All kinds of fresh barbecued meats at the City Market, S. W. Buchanan.
Flower Pots, 5c up at Haswell’s Book Store.
The latest styles and tints in fine box papers. You should see them before buying. Sam B. Wilson & Co.
It is announced that the board of directors of the A. & M. College will meet thirty days hence in Waco.
Mexican-American citizens in South Texas are offering their services to the United States in the event of war with
Spain.
Miss Allie Saunders will entertain the young people Friday evening at the residence of her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
W. E. Saunders.
John B. Hines and Ed Saunders have returned from St. Louis.
Speaking of advertising and whether it pays or not the Eagle learned yesterday that a well known citizen of
Galveston saw M. H. James egg insect destroyer ad in the Daily Eagle and wrote to a friend here about them and
the friend here decided to answer the letter by sending down some of the eggs.
At a meeting of the Daughters of the Confederacy held at the residence of Mrs. J. W. Johnson the ladies were
waited upon by a committee from Camp J. B. Robertson composed of General Stoddard, Major Adams and Judge
Harmon, who presented the question of raising funds for the Ross monument. The ladies passed a resolution to
cooperate with the camp in the enterprise.
The church extension board of the Texas conference, Methodist Episcopal Church, South, met here yesterday to
transact important business and appropriated nearly two thousand dollars on the work. Those in attendance at
the meeting were: Rev. W. W. Horner of Madisonville, president; Rev. H. C. Willis of Caldwell, secretary; Rev. G.
H. Phair of Hearne, treasurer; Rev. H. R. Kimbler of Hockley, and Rev. J. B. Cochran of Bryan.
[Eagle, 12 March 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle March 15, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Bart Sims returned to Sewanee, Tenn., yesterday.
The fire company, which will reach its twenty-seventh anniversary in May next, held an important business
meeting last night. The annual election of officers was held and resulted as follows: C. E. Jenkins, foreman; W. J.
Christian fire company, 1 assistant; Will Wooten, 2 assistant foreman; George Jenkins, president; George W.st nd
Smith, vice president; J. W. Kestler, secretary; J. H. Mawhinney, treasurer; James Ray, steward; A. W. Holloman,
enineer [sic]; C. E. Jenkins, delegate to Fireman’s State Convention at Waco; J. M. Christian, alternate.
The ladies of the Presbyterian church will have a cake sale Saturday at the residence of Prof. L. L. McInnis. The
patronage of housekeepers solicited.
Mike and Knoblanch have just sold ten of their fine game chickens to parties in Mexico.
Rev. G. S. Sandelo of Millican reached [sic] at the Methodist church here Sunday night, his them being the
“Confession of Christ Before Men.”
Miss Mabel White of Abilene is a guest of Mrs. C. F. Moore.
Burt Norwood returned from St. Louis yesterday. Among the novelties he brought is phonograph, which may be
heard at his store.
[Eagle, 15 March 1923]
[The following pages are typewritten pages microfilmed along with the newspapers. The pages are very hard to
read—sometimes impossible to read. New pages match new pages of original. The year being referred to is uncertain—the
year 1924 is in one highlighted event. Underlines will indicate portions that are unreadable. [sic] will be used for spelling
errors, ?, and typos]
25 yrs---thurs, march 11
P. E. Dishman has purchased the business of the K. T. Gargare, formerly conducted by Salvato Bros. But
instead of doing a repair business it will be a modern auto laundry.
Bryan high defeated Navasota at the College gym by a decisive 27-10 score. Cloud forward and captain
for Bryan, scored 17 points.
Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Stevenson of Roanoke, ____, have arrived for an extended visit with his brother, J. B.
Stevenson, and family and especially to be present at their 25 marriage anniversary celebration on March 16.th
Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Griesenbeck of Hearne were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elon Stuart.
A new front porch replaces the old one at the Lemon apartment house at 3721 East 27 street.th
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25 yrs—fri, march 12
Mrs. Robert Neeley returned to her home at Hearne today after a visit with her son, Harvey Fendter , and
Mrs. __ Fender at their home on College road.
Miss _____ Caurell [?], sister of Postmaster Harvey Caurell [?], has accepted a position as teacher in the
schools at Merkel, Nolan county.
County School Supt. _. J. McDonald left today on the noon train from Franklin in [m and f are a guess]
connection with the consolidation of the Macy and Shiloh schools on the Brazos-Robertson county line.
Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Reynolds, married last week at San Marcos, have returned to Bryan from a wedding
trip to Galveston and will make their home in the Shisa apartment, the corner of College Boulevard and East 27th
street.
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25 yrs---sat, march 13
Miss Kittie Hogue left for Dallas where on Sunday, March 18, she will be given in marriage to L. A. Spell.
Mr. Spell will go to Dallas the latter part of this week. Following the wedding they will spend a few days in Dallas
and then will return to Bryan to make their home at the Spell cottage on East 26 street.th
Miss Rebecca Franks and mother, Mrs. S. E. Newbold, of Marlin will be guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wickes
for the week.
Miss Nobie Webb has returned after a visit to Mr. and Mrs. John Sharp Williams at Yazoo City, Miss.
Miss Kathleen Sims visited friends in Austin the past week end and today went to San Antonio to visit her
cousin, Miss Margaret Lewis.
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25 yrs---mon, March 15
Residents of Bachelor’s hall, A. & M. college , returning from social engagements were the first to notice
the flame that consumed two buildings, destroyed three business establishments and razed the postoffice [sic] at
College Station shortly before midnight last.
The Brightlight Free Baptist church at Harvey, blown off its foundations by high winds last week, was
replaced by a group of voulnteer [sic] workers, including Rev. J. P. Brown, Rev. J. J. Tatum and _. G. Buchanan of
Bryan and about ten co-workers from Harvey. Dinner was served to those taking party by Mr. and Mrs. Kan
Kelley.
E. K. Gill of Dallas has been elected captain of the 1924 Texas A. & M. basketball team.
Mrs. F. T. Gole went to Houston yesterday and will spend the remainder of the week there while her
husband in on the federal grand jury.
25 years---tues, april 27
Mrs. L. L. Tomme and daughter Dorothy of Waco are visiting Mrs. Wallace Peverley.
Mrs. W. H. Baldwin, who has been a guest in the home of Mrs. R. S.Weeb, left today for San Antonio
where she will visit her daughter before going on to her home at Rockport.
Mrs. W. _. Carrington of Buda is visiting Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Buchanan. She is the mother of Mrs.
Buchanan.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Smith have returned to Houston after a visit with his mother, Mrs. J. T. Smith.
With the score tied 2-2 and two out in the ninth, Dick Fender singled to score Tankersley and give TCU a
3-2 win in the first of a two game series. Scott held the Aggies to four hits and Olser allowed TCU but six.
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25 yrs—wed, april 28
Mrs. A. S. McSwain of Bryan was reelected president of the Student League when Taylor college at Belton
held its first annual homecoming.
Two homeruns were enough to give Baylor a 3-2 victory over A. & M. as Ted Lyons whiffed eight Aggie
batters.
_. _. Astin, representing the Brazos River Reclamation Association attended the statewide reclamation
meeting at Austin, called by Rep. Lee J. Rountree of Bryan, Chairman of the Reclamation committee. Mr. Astin
addressed the meeting and it is said to have been the telling speech of the conference.
Bugs Morris, Aggie shortstop, started a triple play in the game with TCU, which A. & M. won 7-3 behind
the hunling King Gill.
Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Hood of Houston were visitors with Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Doane.
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25 yrs---tues, mar 2
Mills P. Walker and children, Shirlireed, Lillie Rush and Margaret, are all confined to their home with the
flu.
A. D. Kellner of San Antonio has returned home after a short visit to his brother, Robert Kellner, and
uncle, E. R. Emmel.
On the Tabor basketball team which left this morning for Austin to compete in the state meet are
Sherman Walker, Jim Hugghins, Toy Ayer, Ford Locke, Sam Walker; subs, Herman Blanton, Robert Batten, Jim
Edge, Charlton Cooper and Joe Bailey.
Among those going to Austin for the state basketball meet are Charles E. Locke, Joe Locke, George P.
Edge, Earle Presnal, Clarence Walker, Ernest Walker, Ernest Walker, Miss Mary Locke and Walter Armstrong.
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25 yrs, wed, mar 3
Taber lost its first game in the state Interscholastic League basketball meet to Austin by a close 24-21
score.
Miss Ella Cofer of Elizabethtown, Ky., will arrive tomorrow for a visit to Dr. and Mrs. D. B. Cofer at
College.
Mr. and Mrs. Philip R. Walker and daughter Rosalind, recently of Denver, Colo., and at present visiting his
brother, Mills P. Walker, have decided to make Bryan their home.
Roland Dansby, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Dansby, broke his right arm while trying to crank his Ford car.
Little Miss Jessie Myrtle Hensaling, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hensarling is recuperating after an
illness of more than five weeks with pneumonia.
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25 yrs—thurs, mar 4
Former County Commissioner George P. Edge of the Tabor community came near losing his beautiful
country home by fire this week and would have had had not it been for the wuick [sic] work of neighbors who
extinguished it with a bucket brigade.
Maxie Wickes was elected manager of all departments of the Country Club when directors met last
evening, having granted a leave of absence to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kober from April to October.
Miss Lillian Moore of the Bryan schools is spending Texas Day holiday with her parents at Rosebud.
Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Crawford of Georgetown have arrived to make their home in Bryan and are at present
guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Darrow. He will be connected with the Extension Service at A. & M.
college.
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25 yrs—fri, mar 5
Miss Mona May Locke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. _. R. Locke, and Harold _________ __ of ____ and Mrs.
W. R. Sanders were quietly and informally married on Saturday, March 3 at the First Baptist church by Dr. John A.
Hold [?]. They will make their home here where he is associated with his father in the Sanders Brothers Grocery
Store.
Revival services are now in progress at the First Baptist church with Rev. _. D. Solomon as evangelist and
Stanley Armstrong, song leader.
Mr. and Mars. [sic] Roy Nunn spent Texas Day holiday visiting Mrs. Nunn’s mother, Mrs. W. H. Morgan
and family.
Mrs. Robert Groce of Navasota visited today with her sister, Mrs. C. M. Bethany, and Mr. Bethany.
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25 yrs—tues, march 9
R. E. Jones and family expect to occupy within the next few days the new bungalow on Ursuline avenue.
A special committee appointed by Chairman E. J. Jenkins of the Brazos County Red Cross recommended
that the Brazos county chapter initiate steps to bring together all organizations engaged in relief work in a general
group, to formulate plans for the organization of a Community Welfare Association. Major Ike Ashburn, J. Webb
Howell and Mrs. Tyler Haswell composed the committee.
Work is progressing in the rebuilding of the burned shop of Mundey and Moehlman on Bryan street. It will be two
stories high, half way back from the front on the Bryan street end and the second story will be fitted up for
apartments or offices.
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25 yrs—wed, march 10
Today’s mail brought Bryan friends the following invitation: “Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Stevenson request the
pleasure of your company at their 25 marriage anniversary Friday, March 16.”th
Mrs. Merton Fogerty of Groveton, N. H/ , is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Downard.
Miss Lillian Moore was called to Dayton on account of the serious illness of her sister.
Mrs. James W. James in Houston visiting Mr. and Mrs. Meredith H. James.
Mrs. J. T. Maloney has relapsed from an attack of the flue and is reported quite ill today.
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25 yrs—thurs, april 29
W__lle Powers, Jr. of Bay City has arrived to take over the position as manager of the Grant Lumber Co.,
aucceeding [sic] W. G. Saunders, who has been manager for some time.
The junior BYPU of the First Baptist is planning a pageant. Taking part are Frances Locke, Leila Law
Davis, Dorothy Graham, Mary Elizabeth Webb, Maudelle Wiley, Frank Baine, Ervin Conway, Hendrix Conway, Gary
Minkart, Horace Dansby, Jr., and John Sidney Smith.
Mrs. Mayon Ricks and children Orrin and Junior returned last night from a visit to relatives at Lufkin.
Hardy Newton will be a visitor here for a few days until he will leave for Denver, Colo., on a business
mission.
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25 yrs---fri, april 30
The Steep Hollow school has closed a successful year under the management of Miss Bertie Risingan,
principal; Mrs. Luther Holligan, intermediate department; and Miss Laura Mims, primary. On the program were
Edith Conway, Emma Tobias, Allie Bell Bullock, Hilma Andrews, and Annie Laurie Cook.
Allen Academy won first place in the second annual Interscholastic track meet of the Rice Institute,
scoring 27 points to 24 ½ for Central high of Houston. Allen firsts were Satterwhite in the discus and shotput and
Grelen in the pole vault.
Mrs. Ira F. Key came over from Cameron to spend Sunday with Rev. Kay, who is conducting the
Methodist revival services.
E. J. Fountain and son Milton are in Dallas on business.
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(Taken from the files of Bryan Eagle, March 19, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Robert Armstrong returned from Houston yesterday.
G. E. Mathis, R. Gibbs and Joe Parks of near Madisonville were in Bryan yesterday.
Courting made easy and weddings made smooth by getting teams and vehicles at James livery stable.
Will Zulch of Willow Hole was here yesterday.
One of the teachers in the school received the following note explaining the absence of one of her pupils the day
before: “Please excoose Henny for absents yesterday. Him and me got a chance to ride to a funeral in a
charrige, an’ I let him stay at home, as he never rode in a charrige an never went to a funeral nor had many othe
pleasures. So plese excoose.”
[Eagle, 19 March 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, March 20, 1898, twenty-five years ago:)
F. Marion Law went to Galveston yesterday.
Alex Beard was in from Brazos Bottom yesterday.
Henry Lawrence has returned from attending dental lectures in Atlanta, Ga.
The feast of St. Joseph’s was celebrated here yesterday and there was an unusually large crowd in town.
Prof. William B. Philpott of the A. & M. College, and Miss Annie Margaret Derden of Hillsboro, will be married in
the latter city, June 22.
The Houston & Texas Central has handled thus far this season in round numbers 400,000 bales of cotton. This is
in excess of last season, at the corresponding time, by about 35,000 bales.
Mr. R. A. Frazier and Miss Marcia Hooper will be married at the bride’s home in Calvert this afternoon at five
o’clock by Rev. Burkett. Mr. Waldrop and family will attend from Bryan. Miss Marcia, the bride, has a wide circle
of friends in Bryan.
Camp J. B. Robertson met yesterday and held an election of officers resulting as follows: Gen. H. B. Stoddard,
commander; W. Gillie Mitchell, adjutant; T. D. Sanders, first lieutenant; J. W. Johnson, second lieutenant; Mark
Wilson, treasurer; Appropriate resolutions on the death of General Sayers were adopted.
Harry A. O’Brien is getting up an amateur minstrel performance to be given as a cemetery benefit.
Mrs. H. Kernole and daughter are visiting in Houston.
We honestly believe that it would be much better to work short term convicts on the public highways, as they are
now doing in several states we know of, than to cultivate farms, build railroads, and do other work that is in direct
conflict with free labor. Good dirt roads are needed far worse than most anything we know of, and we believe
the best and cheapest way to get them is to work short term convicts.---Navasota Tablet.
Miss Rita Shisa returned from a visit to New Braunfels yesterday.
Local option was defeated by a small majority at Madisonville, yesterday.
[Eagle, 20 March 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, March 21, 1898, twenty-five years ago:)
Louis While visited Calvert Sunday.
Will Axon returned Sunday from Chicago.
Ira Gooch returned yesterday from St. Louis and Chicago.
Walter Knox returned Sunday from New Orleans, where he went with two car loads of cattle for T. M. Walker.
Misses Leonore Waldrop and Mary Nabors, A. M. Waldrop and others attended the Fraizier-Hooper wedding at
Calvert Sunday.
Dr. West began revival services at the Presbyterian church Sunday. Services will be held every night until further
announcement is made. Everybody cordially invited to attend.
J. H. Weeden and Billy Morgan were here from Reliance yesterday.
Mrs. R. H. Hudspeth, who has been visiting relatives here, returned to Hondo City, yesterday.
John Pulpus, a negro charged with burglary, was convicted and sentenced to the penitentiary for two years in
district court yesterday.
A. J. Edwards and J. D. Phillips were here from Millican yesterday.
Rev. Joseph Pelnar returned from Waller yesterday.
Col. A. Hill of Wellborn was in the city yesterday.
Grant McKnight, a negro, was lodged in jail here yesterday charged with the murder of his wife. The woman was
shot on Shelton’s place in the bottom Saturday night and died Sunday. McKnight claims that she accidentally shot
herself.
A juvenile missionary society was organized at the Methodist church Sunday with the following officers: Alma
Cole, president; Irma Collins, vice president; Annie Grice, secretary; Jimmy James, treasurer. The society will
have an Easter egg hunt the day before Easter.
W. C. Boyett shipped eighteen head of very fine beef cattle to Chicago Saturday night. Their aggregate weight
was 25,730 pounds; average weight, 1485. One steer weighted 1810 and another 1800. They were all raised in
Brazos county and a finer lot of cattle are rarely seen anywhere.
[Eagle, 21 March 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, March 22, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Ira Gooch returned today from St. Louis and Chicago.
J. W. Castles of New Orleans was visiting relatives here today.
Walter Knox returned Sunday from New Orleans, where he went with two car loads of cattle for T. M. Walker.
Misses Leonore Waldrop and Mary Nabors, A. M. Waldrop and others attended the Frasier-Hooper wedding at
Calvert Sunday.
Dr. Calvert began revival services at the Presbyterian church Sunday. Services will be held every night until
further announcement is made.
Miss Belle Edna, who has been visiting Mrs. H. A. Burger returned to Brenham yesterday.
Mrs. Claude Mitchell returned to Houston yesterday.
[Eagle, 22 March 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, March 23, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
J. F. Parks visited Caldwell Monday.
A. M. Rhodes went to Hempstead yesterday.
Mrs. G. W. McMichael is visiting in Navasota.
George Dunlap was here from Millican yesterday.
Henry Kurten was a vsitor [sic] to the city yesterday.
We learn the young people w [sic] have a picnic today at the fish pond.
Judge W. H. Nall left yesterday to attend court at Kountze.
Miss Eoline Schuler left yesterday to visit the family of Col. Wynne at Fort Worth.
W. E. Connelly returned to Hu_bard City yesterday after a visit to his son, W. P. Connelly.
Walter Wipprecht and J. We__ Howell went to Dallas yesterday t_ attend a meeting of compress men.
John R. Royder, T. H. Royder, T. E. Wade and others were here from Wellborn yesterday.
The grand jury adjourned yesterday, having returned twenty-four indictments for felonies.
Charles Clayton is here talking in the interest of a telephone line from Bryan to Edge and Tabor.
Captain J. M. Love of the Kurten neighborhood paid the Eagle a pleasant call yesterday and said the [people out
in his section were nearly all through planting corn and read_ to plant cotton next week.
[Eagle, 23 March 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, March 24, 1898, Twenty-five years ago:)
Mrs. G. S. Parker tendered a reception to Mrs. S. J. Bain yesterday afternoon from 4 to 6 o’clock. There were
more than forty ladies present. The receiving party was composed of Mrs. Milton Parker, Mrs. G.S. Parker, Mrs. S.
J. Bain, Miss Parker and Miss Frances Parker. The decorations were of roses, the hall in red, the library in yellow
and the dining room in La France roses, the effect being very beautiful. Strawberries, ices and cakes were
served.
Mr. F. S. Williams and Miss Annie Dupriest will be married tonight at the Methodist church in Wellborn by Rev. W.
T. Wood. Mr. Williams was reared in this county and is the efficient sergeant of J. R. Collier’s convict force No. 2
at Mumford. The bride, Miss Dupriest, is a native of Brazos county, and a most charming young lady who has a
large circle of friends. The Eagle joins with other friends in wishing the young couple long life and abundant
happiness.
The Brazos county district court disposed of the following cases yesterday: Jim Shay burglary, two cases,
sentenced to the penitentiary for two years in each case; Romulus Jones, charged with burglary, found not guilty;
Ned Searcy, felony, sentenced to the reformatory for five years.
W. S. Higgs of this city was the victim of painful accident yesterday morning. While running cattle on his place
near town his horse fell upon him. One shoulder was dislocated, he was otherwise considerably bruised up. He
was brought home in a buggy and at last account was resting well.
[Eagle, 24 March 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, March 26, 1898, twenty-five years ago:)
M. Keoch of Kurten was in the city yesterday.
Miss Lillian Foster left yesterday to visit at Waco and other places.
The Daughters of the Confederacy will meet at the home of the president, Mrs. J. F. Parks, Monday afternoon at 3
o’clock.
M. I. C. Reception: Thursday evening will be remembered by the M. I. C. ladies and other guests as the occasion
of one of the most brilliant receptions in the history of the circle. The ladies were entertained by Mrs. M. W. Sims
and Mrs. John Crawford of Alabama was the guest of honor. Mrs. Sims was assisted in receiving by Misses
Frances Parker, Katie McKenzie and Adelle Fulkerson. The attendance was large and the diversions of the
evening were an unfailing source of interest and enjoyment. A tale of love told in the language of flowers was
the source of much amusement. The first prize, a pretty water pot for flowers, was won by Mrs. Albert J.
Buchanan and presented by Mrs. L. L. McInnis. The presentation speech and the response were both much
complimented. In another contest Mrs. Si Packard of Houston won with the greatest number of songs to her
credit. A cut-glass olive dish was presented her by Mrs. C. A. Adams. Mrs. John Webb Howell sang, “Ben Bolt”
with charming effect during this part of the program.
[Eagle, 26 March 1923]
[Re: Song ‘Ben Bolt’: http://www.contemplator.com/america/bbolt.html ]
The poem Ben Bolt was written by Thomas Dunn English in 1842. It was set to music by Nelson Kneass (1823-1868/9, a composer from Philadelphia. Ben Bolt was first
sung in Pittsburgh in 1848. It achieved great popularity, and many parodies were written.
Burl Ives notes that it is “a famous example of the new sentimental type of song that became so popular after the 1830s.”
Dr. English was born in Philadelphia in 1819. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1839 and was a physician at Fort Lee, New Jersey. He was also known
as an author, editor and contributor to periodicals. His poem, The Gallows-Goers, was very popular in 1845.
The poem Ben Bolt was immediately popular and Dominick M. H. Hay wrote an air for it, as did Dr. English. Neither became popular. In 1948 the play The Battle of
Buena Vista introduced the song Ben Bolt, with the air by Nelson Kneass. Kneass adapted a German melody to the words.
Nelson Kneass was a music teacher in New York and a singer at the Park Theatre. He married Mrs. Sharpe, who drowned after falling off a Mississippi riverboat. He
never received compensation for the tune. He went on to found the Kneass Opera Troupe. In addition to performing minstrel shows of “sentimental or comic tunes.”
Original sheet music of Ben Bolt (and parodies) can be found at the Lester S. Levy Collection of Sheet Music
Lyrics
Oh don’t you remember sweet Alice, Ben Bolt
Sweet Alice whose hair was so brown
Who wept with delight when you gave her a smile
And trembled with fear at your frown.
In the old church yard in the valley, Ben Bolt
They have fitted a slab of granite so gray
And sweet Alice lies under the stone
They have fitted a slab of granite so gray
And sweet Alice lies under the stone
And don’t you remember the school, Ben Bolt
And the master so kind and so true
And the little nook by the clear running brook,
Where we gathered the flowers as they grew?
On the masters grave grows the grass, Ben Bolt,
And the running little brook is now dry,
And of all the friends who were schoolmates then,
There remain, Ben but you and I,
And of all the friends who were schoolmates then,
There remain, Ben but you and I.
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, March 26, 1898, twenty-five years ago:)
[duplicate of 26 March 1923 column]
[Eagle, 27 March 1923]
[The following pages are typewritten pages microfilmed along with the newspapers. The pages are very hard to
read—sometimes impossible to read. New pages match new pages of original. Underlines will indicate portions that are
unreadable. [sic] will be used for spelling errors, ?, and typos]
25 yrs--- thurs,
The Robertson county bar has endorsed Judge J. Felton Lane of Hearne for appellate judge of the new
court of appeals to be located at Waco. The Eagle takes pleasure in endorsing Judge Lane as a lawyer of ability.
Mrs. S. W. Buchanan is in Waco visiting friends and relatives and is the guest of Mrs. Roy Brown.
Mrs. Haskell Dishman, Mrs. J. Dishman and Mrs. P. E. Dishman visited in Hearne.
Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Graham and daughter, Julia Belle, motored to Houston today to visit Mr. and Mrs. Arch
Graham.
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25 yrs---fri, march 20
Sale of White’s Garage to W. D. Lawrence, former postmaster, according to D. D. White.
Mrs. Maude __ch and children ____________ have returned home after a visit with Mr. and Mrs. M. P.
Elliott.
Misses Margaret Cobb and Marie Beers spent the week end at Tabor, guest of _______________ples.
King Gill, Aggie guard, was the only unanimous choice on the all conference basketball team. Others
named were Darby of the Aggies, Dean of Oklahoma, Lyons of Baylor and Robertson of Texas.
Mrs. M. E. Wallace, Miss Frances Wallace and Mrs. W. O. Hearne went to Houston Sunday, Mrs. Wallace
joining Mr. Wallace there enroute to Beaumont for the state Rotary convention. The others will return to Bryan
tomorrow.
25 yrs, tues, mar 16
The total enrollment for the present regular session of A. & M. college is now 2,150, which is 361 more
than that of 1921-22 and more than double that of 1915-16.
Rev. and Mrs. W. N. Sholl are parents of a daughter, born this morning. He is pastor of the First
Presbyterian church.
Miss Susie Mae Sanders is convalescing from the flu.
Mrs. Frank Webb was chosen delegate of the Woman’s club to the Fourth District, TFWC, to be held at
Beaumont in April and Mrs. Lee J. Rountree was named alternate at the club’s regular meeting yesterday. Mrs. R.
S. Webb, Jr. was program leader.
Dr. W. B. Bizzell addressed the Federated Religious Council at its first meeting since it organization.
Headed by L. W. Littlejohn as president, its officers represent each denomination group among A. & M. students.
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25 yrs---wed, march 17
Mayor Tyler Haswell of Bryan in the box, Rep. Lee J. Rountree of Bryan with mitt and mask and President
W. B. Bizzell with bat at the plate will furnish the original opening the Texas Aggie baseball season on March 20.
The Aggies will then lock horns with the Houston club of the Texas league.
The Bryan Volunteer Fire Department met last night and reelected the same corps of officers, including
W. B. Saunders, president; H. A. Saunders, vice-president; Tom Jenkins, secretary-treasurer.
Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Tobias of Steep Hollow are parents of_________.
Annie Laurie Smith won the junior declometion [sic?] contest at Tabor and will go to the county meet at A.
& M. college. Judges were Mrs. Albert Buchanan, John A. Moore, and S. B. Ehorstadt [?].
Miss Leone Eden is getting along nicely after a ton_________.
(From the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, March 27, 1896, twenty-five years ago:)
Miss Una Gustavus has been quite ill.
Uncle Mark Wilcox, Walter Wilcox and R. H. Seale were in town yesterday.
Profs. Banks, Tilson, Giesecke and Col. Harrison were here from College yesterday.
Dr, Joe Goodwin, G. R. Dickerson and C. A. Robinson were here from Wellborn yesterday.
Mrs. B. R. Splane of Opalousas, La., is here to visit her sister, Mrs. E. J. Jenkins, who has been very sick, but is
now better.
J. A. Palmer was here from Madisonville yesterday.
Dr. J. M. Necks and Darby Cahill were here from Stone City neighborhood yesterday.
[Eagle, 28 March 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, March 29, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
[(first of two papers with this date)]
Miss Adah Lee Polk returned from a visit to her sister at Hempstead yesterday.
Mrs. J. J. Adams and daughter, Mrs. A. L. Banks, returned from Houston yesterday.
Darwin Collins has returned from New Mexico, where he has been a traveling salesman.
The weather has been very threatening the past few days for Easter bonnets and togs.
The following real estate transfers have been furnished the Eagle by J. G. Minkert, lawyer and real estate agent:
Deed from V. B. Hudson and wife to Julia Wipprecht, lots Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4 in block No. 5 and east half lot No. 4
in block 40, city of Bryan; consideration $675.
[Eagle, 29 March 1923 (first of two papers with this date)]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, March 29, 1898, twenty-five years ago:)
[(second of two papers with this date)]
George Harrington of Millican was in the city yesterday.
Eugene Edge is here from Houston on a visit to relatives and friends.
The city election Tuesday promises to be almost quiet enough to hear the ballots fall into the box three blocks
away.
The Daughters of the Confederacy will meet at the residence of the president, Mrs. J. F. Parks, this afternoon at 4
o’clock.
For Sale—At a bargain, 70-feet of good shelving, newly painted and in first class condition. Apply to Parks and
Waldrop.
“In the year 1800 Spain ruled practically all of America south of the United States. Before 1900 Cuba will be free
and Spain will not have a province on the Western continent. Poor old Spain.” This is the free, out of hand way
the Roswell, N. M., Register settles our troubles.
The negro, Button Williams, who has been on trial for the murder of his wife in the district court, was convicted
and given a life sentence in the penitentiary yesterday morning. The jury retired for the consideration of the case
before noon Tuesday and returned a verdict yesterday morning.
John Hortman, who is employed at Carr’s hardware store, was painfully burned yesterday morning. He had in
some manner broken a pint bottle of gasoline in his hip pocket, and his clothes, which were saturated with it,
caught fire by accident. Several persons rushed to his rescue and with the aid of these he managed to get rid of
his burning garments, but not before his left hand and legs were painfully burned. Dr. Tabor was summoned and
soon had the young man resting comparatively easy. His injuries are fortunately not of a permanent character.
Too much caution cannot be observed in handling gasoline. It is fully as dangerous and treacherous as the
proverbial “didn’t-know-it-was-loaded” gun and ignites upon the slightest provocation.
[Eagle, 29 March 1923 (second of two papers with this date)]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, March 30, 1898, twenty-five years ago:)
Have you seen M. H. Hames’ codfish?
Mrs. W. S. South returned from Kosse yesterday.
Mrs. W. S. Howell returned to San Antonio yesterday.
Miss Katie McKenzie is visiting Miss Bessie Ross at College.
Prof. And Mrs. Hutson of College were in the city yesterday.
A next year will be considerable portion of the postoffice appropriation next year will be devoted to rural free
delivery, making it available to nearly 10,000,000 people.
The state treasury now has on hand nearly $2,000,000 in cash, the largest sum it has had on hand at one time
since Roberts was governor. It goes to show that Charlie Culberson is a wise and judicious executive.—Brenham
Banner.
On account of a freight wreck near Hempstead the early morning train yesterday was delayed until after daylight.
Capitalists have leased 1000 acres of land near Whitesboro, Grayson county, and propose to develop recent coal
discoveries there.
Mr. T. C. Davenport and Mrs. Rogers were married at the Christian church Wednesday night by the pastor, Rev.
Andrews.
Albert Roundtop, charged with murder, was placed on trial in the district court yesterday. A special venire has
been created in the Neeley Shannon case which will be taken up next.
[Eagle, 30 March 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, March 31, 1898: twenty-five years ago:)
Albert J. Harbors now has everything neat and clean as a pin about his bicycle establishment in the Exchange
hotel block. In addition to Cleveland, Rambler and Westfield wheels he has a complete line of bicycle sundries for
sale and is prepared to do all kinds of frepair [sic] work promptly.
The Daughters of the Confederacy met at the residence of the secretary, Mrs. J. F. Parks, yesterday afternoon
and postponed arrangements for their concert, the date of which has not yet been definitely decided upon, until
their next regular meeting which will be held at Mrs. Parks’ nest Tuesday afternoon at which time a full
attendance of the ladies is expected and all are requested to bring their music.
The minstrel—The minstrel performance given for the benefit of the city cemetery under the direction of Mr.
Harry O’Brien was witnessed by a medium-sized crowd and on the whole was quite a success, some parts of it
receiving liberal and prolonged applause. The circle was as follows: F. W. McConnico, interlocutor; Milze Derden,
Harry O’Brien, Ed Saunders, John B. Hines, and men; Messrs. Scott, Newland, Clarke, Reed, Sam McConnico, John
Wilson, Bonneville Johns, Welsh, Patterson, Bittle, Smith, Stone of New York and Crawford of Hempstead.
[Eagle, 31 March 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, April 2, 1898, twenty-five years ago:)
J. S. Francis was a visitor to the city yesterday.
Miss Florence Myers left yesterday for Corsicana.
Walter Downard is now with the Sanger dry goods house.
Dr. F. M. Law left yesterday morning for a trip to North Texas.
Miss Dora Rypinski has accepted a position in Sanger dry good house.
Dr. Harston returned yesterday from Navasota, Anderson and Independence.
Four beeves were killed by a freight train in the northern part of town Thursday night. They belonged to a bunch
bought by Mr. Reeves of Caldwell, we learn.
Dr. Langston J. Goree and Miss Anna Trotter were married Wednesday afternoon at Navasota. The bride has
relatives and friends here and has been a frequent visitor to Bryan.
An exchange perpetrates thusly: “The body of a man weighing 154 pounds contains for forty-six quarts of water.”
There is nothing remarkable in this, however. We have seen men right here in Calvert carrying fully this quantity
of beer in addition to the above chemical supply of nature, and they never murmured a murm.—Calvert Courier.
P. N. Causey and T. H. Royder came up from Wellborn yesterday.
The colored military company was drilling industriously in the rear of the Eagle office, up and down Bryan street
last night.
McKinley Uneasy—The war excitement was visibly increased here yesterday by reports received by phone and
wire. It was reported yesterday afternoon that President McKinley is very much disappointed at the reply made
by Spain to the proposition made by this government, and that he fears that war will come. The report also
states that the senate favors a direct declaration of war.
Killing at Waco—Waco, Texas, April 1—Shortly after 6 o’clock this evening a deplorable shooting affray occurred
between Tom E. Davis and W. C. Brann. The shooting took place in front of F. B. Williams & Co., on South Fourth
street. The facts and circumstances leading to it are difficult to obtain at this time. It seems to have been a
revolver duel, and each of the principals was shot and dangerously wounded.
[Eagle, 2 April 1923]
Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, April 4, 1898, twenty-five years ago:)
Dr. B. S. Reed’s family arrived yesterday.
Billy Symms was here from Millican yesterday.
Mrs. Waldrop is visiting her sister, Mrs. Hooper, at Calvert.
County Clerk McMichael went to Navasota yesterday.
Prof. B. F. Bullock was in the city yesterday from Reliance.
Mrs. T. A. Lawrence went to Dallas yesterday on a visit to relatives.
Mr. Webb Howell reports 27,373 bales of cotton pressed to date by the local compress.
Rev. A. M. Stewart will preach at Brightlight church, seven miles east of the city, today.
W. J. Moore from the Brazos Bottom and W. J. of near College were both in town yesterday.
Albert Roundtop, charged with the murder of Bill McGee, another negro was sentenced to the penitentiary for 10
years yesterday.
Railroad agents have been advised that the Lone Star Steamship Line has discontinued receiving freight and
advertise no further sailing. The cause was not assigned in the advice received here.
Mrs. S. J. Beck’s hen laid a war egg last Thursday. The fowl wrote “War in May” on her product. While it is
rather indistinctly traced, still it may be presumed that the hen is not a ood [sic] scribe and that she did the best
she could.
One result of the hostile times is a proposition to open an inside water route from the Rio Grande along the coast
of the gulf, by canal across Florida, along the Atlantic coast, up Hudson river to Chicago via the Great Lakes and
canals and thence to the Mississippi river through the big drainage canal now being dug from Chicago to the
Mississippi’s tributaries. The scheme would protect our home waterway commerce from an enemy’s fleet. The
cost of the plan is given at $250,000,000, or double that of the Nicaragua canal.
Mr. William Koppe yesterday showed to Eagle reporter an 1897 Cuban souvenir dollar, which is slightly smaller
than the United States dollar and bear the words, “Republic de Cuba” with other pretty designs upon it. The
souvenirs are sold at a premium for the benefit of the Cuban cause.
[Eagle, 4 April 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, April 5, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Alfred Patterson visited Hearne Sunday.
W. Z. and John Nabors spent Sunday in the city.
Miss Tillie Walker is visiting her sister in Galveston.
Mrs. A. M. Waldrop returned from Calvert Sunday.
The Presbytery meets at Calvert today. Dr. West and others will be in attendance from Bryan.
Judge W. C. Gibbs of Madisonville, father of our fellow townsman, W. F. Gibbs, is visiting the latter at his home
here.
Ed Farquhar delivered 864 head of cattle to Messrs. Hale and Reeves at Wellborn Saturday. They were bought in
Brazos, Grimes and Walker counties.
Mr. and Mrs. Dunk Evans of Madisonville were guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Gibbs Sunday. Mrs. Evans is on her
way home from a visit to friends at Edna.
The protracted srevices [sic] at the Presbyterian church closed Sunday night. There have been five accessions to
the church, and others are expected as a result of the meetings.
Hal Davis, a negro, plead guilty to assault with intent to rape in the district court yesterday and was sentenced to
the penitentiary for ten years. The attempt was made on a young negro girl.
Between 3,000,000 and 4,000,000 acres of land have been leased to Texas cattlemen in Osage, Kiowa,
Comanche, Apache and Wichita Indian reservations at 10 cents an acre. The money goes for the support of
those Indians and gives them about $1,000,000 a quarter.
[Eagle, 5 April 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, April 7, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
S. R. Henderson went to Millican yesterday.
Don’t lose sight of the street sprinkling project.
J. M. Slaughter of Edge was in the city yesterday.
Will Zulch was here from Willow Hole yesterday.
D. O. Eubank is back at his old place with M. H. James, druggist.
Dr. A. J. White, T. W. Frame, T. W. Drew and others are here from Macy. Sam Isbell was here from Pankey
yesterday and returned with two heavily loaded freight wagons.
Seven convicts were brought here yesterday and taken down to Moore’s place in the Brazos Bottom.
Hon. T. J. Ballinger of Galveston will deliver the annual commencement address at College this year.
J. A. Myers, the hardware hustler, left yesterday to buy goods in Louisville, Evansville and other cities.
Rev. Clarence Cavitt, accompanied by his wife and mother, was in Bryan yesterday, the three leaving at noon for
the Presbytery meeting at Calvert.
Parks & Waldrop will move their stock of goods to their new quarters next door to the M & P bank today. The
building has been beautifully fitted up and will have two elegant show windows.
The Juvenile Missionary society of the Methodist church will have an Easter egg hunt in the court house yard
beginning Saturday afternoon at 3:00 p. m. Ten cents admission will be charged. A ball and bat for the larger
boys, another for the smaller boys, and books for the girls will be hid in the clover. The prizes will belong to
those who find them and the larger and smaller children will hunt on opposite sides of the court house.
[Eagle, 7 April 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, April 9, 1898, twenty-five years ago:)
Mr. and Mrs. Watt Stewart were visitors to the city yesterday.
Mrs. A. Boatwright and granddaughter, miss Esther Boatwright, narrowly escaped injury in a run-away yesterday.
The horse broke loose from the buggy in which they were riding and both were thrown to the ground but
fortunately they escaped without injury.
City Election—There were just enough offices for all the candidates to have one in the municipal election
yesterday, and as a result everybody was happy and quiet reigned supreme from early morn till dewy eve. The
result was as follows: Cliff A. Adams, re-elected mayor, 272 votes; R. G. Tabor, re-elected alderman, 248 votes;
John M. Lawrence, elected alderman, 259 votes. All of them are good men who have the interests of the city at
heart, and the mere fact that they had no opposition shows conclusively that they enjoy the confidence and
esteem of the entire community. The vote in the city election last year was 751—more than twice that of
yesterday.
[Eagle, 9 April 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, April 10, 1898, twenty-five years ago:)
Big Barn Burned—One of the big barns at A. & M. College, known as the mule and implement barn, was burned
yesterday afternoon with most of its contents consisting of grain, hay, seeds and implements. The mules were all
gotten out. The origin of the fire is unknown. Loss estimated at between four and five thousand dollars.
Insurance on barn and implements, $2,208, A. D. McConnico local agent. Prompt and efficient work in fighting
the flames prevented their spread to any of the other barns or buildings.
Mrs. H. Rohde and children are visiting in Navasota.
Mrs. McP. Beard, who has been sick several weeks, is reported some better.
Jeff Franklin’s new cottage in the western part of the city has been completed.
E. F. Parks’ handsome cottage in the southern part of town has been completed.
H. S. Jenkins is enlarging and improving his Kandy Kitchen and ice cream parlor.
Ira Gooch is now giving careful personal attention to his livery business.
[Eagle, 10 April 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, April 11, 1898, twenty-five years ago:)
Every time the United States has gone to war it has been in the month of April. Beginning with the battle of
Lexington, with the Revolution started, and coming down through the War of 1812, the Mexican annd [sic] the
Civil War, the searcher of history finds that this country each time entered upon hostilities in April.
Some enthusiastic and curious persons would welcome a great national war just to test the efficacy of the engines
of destruction and to determine whether the leviathan battleships, the monitors or the torpedo craft are most
effective.
W. E. Astin came down from Hearne yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. John Daly went to San Antonio Sunday.
Mrs. E. F. Downard of Corsicana is here to visit her son, R. W. Downard.
Mrs. L. S. Ross and family left yesterday for Waco, where they will make their future home.
Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Scrimshire of Millican spent Sunday here visiting Mr. and Mrs. D. Mike.
Dr. W. C. Friley was absent Sunday, assisting in a revival meeting at San Marcos and services were conducted at
the Baptist church by Dr. F. M. Law.
[Eagle, 11 April 1923]
[The following pages are typewritten pages microfilmed along with the newspapers. The pages are very hard to
read—sometimes impossible to read. New pages match new pages of original. The year of these items is uncertain as one of
the items mentions 1923. Underlines will indicate portions that are unreadable. [sic] will be used for spelling errors, ?, and
typos]
25 yrs---fri, april 9
J. J. Conroy of the city fire department spent yesterday visiting George and John Daly and their families.
Both used to live in Bryan but left here about two years ago.
Miss Lottie Barnes and Miss Annie Lemmon of Franklin were visitors in Bryan yesterday with Mr. and Mrs.
W. F. Gibbs.
Mr. and Mrs. Roger McGee have returned to their home in Bellville.
Miss Dona Carnee left today for New Orleans to attend the Confederate reunion.
The banks of the Brazos river are getting green now and are tempting many to venture to the country for
picnics.
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25 yrs, sat apr 10
Miss Jesse Ballarstodt [?] was hostess to a party at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. H.
Ballarstodt [?], and those present included Waver Martin, Dean _rma, Lois Manly, Dorothy Graham, Maudell Wiley,
Menette Groginsky, Mildred Cloud, Donald Cole, _. _. Hamilton, Reed McDonald, Cecil Martin, _. _. Walker,
Hendrix Conway, Harry Dishman and John Evans.
The Bryan ____, el_____________________________________________last night at the Kaufman café.
Officers are Guy P. Beyatt [?], president; P. _. Locke and T. H. Haltom, vice-presidents; C. S. Beckwith, secretary;
P. A. Tardy, treasurer; J. A. Fein [?], guard; C. C. ___den, sergeant-at-arms. Principal speakers were Geo. E.
_adley and J. T. Delaney.
Dire Chief C. E. Jenkins went to Navasota to witness the exhibition of the new fire machine for the
Navasota fire department.
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25 yrs---mon, aprl 12
A vote of 141 to 24 was cast yesterday in favor of $25,000 bonds to continue the paving work in the city.
Election judges were Rev. S. Moylan Bird, A. K. Brown, T. G. Jenkins and J. W. Hamilton.
Mrs. L. H. Tucker will entertain the 1923 Aggie championship basketball team with a dinner at her home
tonight in compliment to her nephew, Monte Currie, who was a member of the team.
Two extra innings were played in the second game of A. & M. and S. M. U. on Kyle Field yesterday with
neither team able to break a ninth inning tie of two points. Recently, Allen and A. & M. Fish played to a 5-5 tie,
the game developing into a hulring [sic] duel between Cortemeglia of Allen and Kishi of the Fish.
Editor Sam Jackson of the Zavala County Sentinel of Crystal City is here for a visit to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.
D. Jackson.
25 yrs—wed, apr 7
The Texas Aggies won their opening conference game here with a 6-5 win over TCU. Oslen pitched for
A. & M.
T. E. Wallace, J. B. Willliams, Earl Carlton, Norman Kinnie, D. A. Phippe and Will Ruchti were initiated into
the Odd Fellows lodge last night.
Miss Lila Wickes has returned from a visit to Miss Rebecca Franks in Marlin.
The dinner given Sunday, April 1, by Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Higgs was a courtesy for their daughter, Miss Ida
Belle Higgs, on the occasion of her birthday. The occasion was shared with a personal friend, Miss Leila Law
Davis, whose natal day falls on the same date.
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25 yrs.hturs [sic] april 8
The House Appropriations and Senate Finance committee will meet at Texas A. and M. tomorrow. Rep.
Lee J. Rountree of Bryan is on the Appropriations committee.
Co__ell Ellis of member of the TCU baseball team playing at A. & M. was ____quest of his cousin, Leldon
Ellis, during his visit.
_________________ has succeeded L. L. Tomme at the cashier’s office of the __________ freight office.
Miss Allie Montgomery went to Navasota yesterday to spend the week end with her sister, Miss Erma
Montgomery, who teaches in the Navasota high school.
Woodrow Wallace was host to a part of 50 of this young friends from 7 to 11 o’clock yesterday evening at
the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. K. [?] Wallace.
25 yrs---fri, april 2
J. R. [?] Dishman, for a little more than four years manager of the local Western Union office, has
resigned to become telegraph operator and cotton marker for the Bryan Cotton Exchange. He will be succeeded
by his daughter, Miss Sera Merle Dishman, who has been for several months manager of the office at Hearne.
A. & M. handed A. & M. [??-that’s what is typed] its first defeat yesterday 14-3. Batteries were Pruett, Griffin
and Ferguson and for Allen, Chandler, Creus, Cortemaglie and Hunter.
Delegates from the First Baptist church Sunday school to the Organized Bible Class Convention at Tyler
are Dr. and Mrs. John A. Held, Miss Grace Moore, Mrs. Harris P. Smith, Miss Elizabeth Suber and Misses Nina
Ferguson, Dell Barron and Susie Butler.
Miss Neville Higgs, her brother Pat Higgs and Will Gibbs motored to Waco yesterday, Miss Higgs returning
to Baylor university.
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J. E. Covay was elected a member of the board of directors of Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of
Commerce to succeed the late R. S. Webb. Vice-President E. E. Adams presided in the absence of President J. M.
Gordon.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Nunn have _____ the new bungalow recently erected by _. C. Holmes on West 27th
street and have moved into same.
Gen. H. B. Stoddard, P. S. Park, D. C. Jones and W. W. Kraft are in Dallas attending the Grand
Commandery of Knight Temple.
Mrs. Bessie Lee Moore and little daughter of Brenham are guests of Mr. and Mrs. _. B. Parker.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Boriskia, Jr., of Burkburnett, who were married Saturday, March 31, are here for
a visit to his parents and other relatives.
25 yrs-tues, mar 30
W. D. Lawrence and nephew, John M. Lawrence, are partners in the new firm firm of Lawrence Chevrolet
Motor Co., successors to D. D. White’s Garage.
Judge J. T. Maloney has gone to Guadalajara, Mexico, on a business mission.
Rev. R. L. Brown and four A. & M. students left today for Shreveport, ___ to attend the first Southwest
Baptist Conference. Rev. Brown will appear on the program to discuss the need of student pastors in state
institutions.
Postmaster Marvin Carroll left on the noon train today for Dallas to attend the State Convention of
Postmasters.
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25 yrs—wed. march 31
Mrs. P. T. Ramsey of Huntsville, after attending the Women’s Missionary Conference of the Methodist
church held in __ck___ville, stopped _________________________daughter, Mrs. _. _. ________.
The Cloud Meat Market, W. _. Cloud, proprietor, located in the rear of the _____________________,
opposite the Bryan Eagle office on North Main, has installed a new counter of the latest design and representing
an __________________of $10,0000.
_. N. Covey, _. C. Hoyle and Lee J. Rountree have returned from a trip to Mexia, Teague, Rockville and
Cameron.
Mrs. L. P. Newton, formerly Miss Dell Griffith, and baby of Lometa are visiting Mrs. ___ Griffith and family.
Miss Neville Higgs has arrived Baylor university, where she is a student, to spend the week end her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Higgs.
25 yrs ---thurs, april 1 -- no fooling
E. H. Astin took the train for the farm this morning to look over the rain situation in the Brazos Bottom.
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Rode moved today into their new home on Ursuline Avenue, recently purchased
from Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Hearne.
County Commissioner and Mrs. _. M. Risinger and daughter, Miss Bertie Risinger, of Steep Hollow were
Bryan visitors today.
Mrs. Mary Ewing is spending the week end in Hempstead with Mrs. Ella Erwin.
Jack Howell has returned to studies at Texas university after visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Webb
Howell.
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25 yr--- thurs, mar 25
The Stephan Bottling Works by the installation of a new and latest piece of machinery of the most
modern type is now the best equipped bottling plant within the radius of 100 miles and can turn out 1500 bottles
per hour. The management also plans to tear out the old board walk on the south side of its location East 24th
street and putting in a cement sidewalk.
Byron Allpin and Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Allen have returned to Bryan after visiting relatives in Madisonville.
The Cameron Commercial club will present the strongest battery of orators seen in Cameron in recent
years at its annual banquet in Congressman Luther A. Johnson of Corsicana and Rep. Lee J. Rountree of Bryan.
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25 yrs—fri, mar 26
Burton S. Castles of New York City is here for a few days visit with his sister, Mrs. Mabel Castles and
family.
H. L. Whitley has returned from a week end visit in Cameron.
J. F. Casey ________________ proprietors of the College Confectionary, were cited in a complaint filed
by County Attorney Oak McKenzie for violation of the Sunday closing law.
Edge Consolidated, Millican and Steep Hollow were the four leading schools in the Brazos county meet.
Edge led in literacy events by a margin of 35 points and athletic events by a 40-point margin.
Mrs. Nannie Rohde [?] and her daughter, Mrs. Carl Colo, are spending a few days in Houston.
25 yr ---sat, mar 27
J. D. Martin has been in bed today with an injured back, caused about 3 o’clock this morning when he
slipped on his front steps and fell, his back striking the edge of one of the steps.
The Bryan Cot oil, Knights of Columbus, No. 1834, recently exemplified the first, second and third degrees
to a class of 42 candidates at Villa Maria convent after which a banquet was laid for 243 with I. E. Warren as
toastmaster.
George P. Edge of Tabor was in Bryan on business last night and was compelled to remain in town
overnight by the heavy rainfall. He is still considering this afternoon whether he had best try to make it out to his
farm.
Mr. and Mrs. Louis McCullough are parents of a daughter, born on Monday, March 22.
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25 yrs, Mon, mar 29
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Ruchti have returned from Hearne where they spent the week end with her mother,
Mrs. ___ Whitlow.
Mr. and Mrs. T. _. Bla_k are erecting a modern five room home on East 21 street which they hope tost
occupy in about three weeks. J. E. Gamon is the contractor.
Kay Halsell is rejoicing because the United States will reimburse him for ________ ___antlly _____.
Ch_____ _______ of the money wen__ retrieved and sent to Washington for identification.
A. A. Dean of _________ is visiting his son, Ross Dean.
Miss Pansy Conlee returned today from Waco where she has been the guest of Mrs. Roy Brown for the
past week.
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, April 13, 1898, twenty-five years ago today:)
H. C. Robinson went to Marlin yesterday.
Houses for Rent—Apply to Mrs. M. Bonneville.
Miss Rita Sbisa left yesterday to visit friends in Dallas.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Presley left for Marlin yesterday where they will make their future home.
Captain J. G. Tabor left yesterday to attend the Knights Templars grand commandery meeting in Dallas.
Sam Meredith of Millican was in Bryan yesterday.
J. T. Yatlor of Wealthy was here yesterday trading.
General H. B. Stoddard has gone to Waco and Dallas and will attend the Knights Templars’ meeting in the latter
city.
Old Folks’ Concert—The ladies of the L. S. Ross chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy assisted by
members of Camp J. B. Robertson, U. C. V., will give an old folks’ concert at the opera house Friday night April
12, for the benefit of the Ross monument at College. The program arranged will be highly entertaining,
something the public cannot afford to miss, and a very large attendance is expected. The program will include
songs, tableaux, war time sketches and many pleasing features. Among these will be a song by Colonel R. K.
Chatham, who will wear the tattered Confederate uniform, sword and sash worn by Col. M. W. Sim during the
war. The ladies have decided on war prices for admission and a ticket will cost only 25 cents. They are now
practicing faithfully and a rousing gool [sic] time is promised all who attenl [sic]. The ladies will be materially
assisted by some of the College people in the entertainment.
[Eagle, 13 April 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, April 16, 1898, twenty-five years ago:)
Funeral services over the remains of Col. M. D. Graham were conducted by Dr. West at the residence of Prof. L. L.
McInnis yesterday afternoon and Mrs. M. D. Graham, Prof. McInnis and family and Mr. T. B. Graham and family
left with the body on the southbound train for Forest, Miss. The party will be absent about a week.
In the district court this week in the celebrated Bennett will case , a motion for a new trial was over-ruled and a
notice was given of appeal to the civil court of appeals, first district. In the suit of Garth, Howell & Webb vs. D.
M. Broach et al, a suit to set aside a sale and recover land, a verdict was rendered in favor of the plaintiffs, a
motion for a new trial over-ruled and notice of appeal given.
Marriage licenses: George Mitchell to Eliza Oliver, Howard Dorsey to Nellie Newman, M. J. Cummings to Mary
Brown, Alfred Pearl to Mollie Motley.
The Eagle has received a copy of John Grant’s new paper, the Texas State Journal, republican in politics and
published at Dallas. The paper is a seven-column octavo, very handsome in appearance. It eulogizes McKinley
and Consul General Lee.
Constable Killed—News was received here yesterday afternoon from from [sic] Grimes county by telephone to the
effect that Constable Joe Hall of the Bedias precinct was shot Friday night and dies yesterday morning at 7
o’clock. It appears from the report that a public meeting had been held and after it was over there was some
disorderly conduct and shooting in th [sic] vciinity [sic] and Hall was shot while trying to quell the disorder. His
slayer is uknown [sic]. He left a wife and two children.
[Eagle, 16 April 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, April 17, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Sargent Madison from Judge Moore’s place in town yesterday.
District court adjourned for the term yesterday, and county court will convene Monday.
Two negroes had a rough and tumble fight on Main street last night and were arrested.
Miss Ella Bean, a young lady from the country east of town, was adjudged insane here yesterday and is being
cared for at the jail.
Dr. Broach of Wellborn was in the city yesterday.
Alex Beard was in from Brazos bottom yesterday.
Sargent Cox of the White farm visited Houston this week.
Misses Gussie Friley and Nellie Smith are visiting at College.
M. S. Broach of Tabor called on the Eagle while in town yesterday.
Davis Garth returned home yesterday after several months’ absence in North Texas and the Indian Territory.
Over 200,000 bushels of corn have been shipped to foreign ports to date, which has caused a gradual advence
[sic] in prices.
The total sales of beer in the United States during the revenue year 1897 amounted to 34,423,094 barrels, about
half a barrel for every man, woman and child. Yet this amount shows a net decrease, compared with 1896 of
41,402,999 barrels.
Three Negro Children Burned—Mrs. Boretzsky, a Bohemian woman, residing below College, was in town yesterday
and reported that three children of George Williams, a negro, were burned in a tenant house on her place Friday.
Williams was not at home and his wife left the children at home and went over to the hofe [sic] of Mrs. Boretzsky
to get some milk. Before she returned the house took fire and burned down and all three of the children were
burned. The oldest was only five years of age.
[Eagle, 17 April 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, April 20, 1898, twenty-five years ago:)
McKinley Has Signed—Advices were received here at a late hour last night stating that President McKinley has
signed the Cuban resolutions and given Spain three days to evacuate the Island of Cuba. It is also stated that if
delay is asked or any further procrastinations indulged, it will not be tolerated by this government and the
American army and navy will be ordered to move on Cuba immediately. The Spanish Minister is preparing to
leave Spain but to abandon Cuba or meet the United States in conflict. [sic-sentence meaning??] It is reported that
the Spanish cabinet is forward and the Spanish fleet ready to fight.
Certificates granted: All the teachers examined by the board of county examiners Friday and Saturday are entitled
to certificates as follows: First grade, white: J. W. Hoke, Mrs. Lillian Hoke, Millican; H. O. Ferguson, H. T. Palmer,
Harvey. Second grade, white: Misses Carrie Todd, Josie Pate, Harvey; Misses Emma Cloud and Fannie McClumb,
Kurten; B. H. Wiley, R. L. Pounds and W. S. McClung, Harvey; E. C. Rollins, Tabor; Misses Ella Eidson and Mae
Sandle, Wellborn. First grade, colored: S. D. Bluitt, Caldwell. Second grade, colored: Richard Agent, Bryan.
County court convened Monday. The grand jury returned no bills for misdemeanors and therefore the criminal
docket is light. Some judgments by default have been granted in civil suits.
Two carloads of artillery for coast defense of Sabine Pass passed through here yesterday and attracted a large
crowd of spectators while in the yard.
Dr. J. W. Howell and wife returned from Dallas yesterday.
Dr. Gregory of Edge was in town yesterday.
College Creamery butter at 25c per pound at Howell Brothers.
[Eagle, 19 April 1923]
[The following pages are typewritten pages microfilmed along with the newspapers. The pages are very hard to
read—sometimes impossible to read. New pages match new pages of original. The year of these items is uncertain, but it
may be 1923 as the First Baptist Church of A. & M. College was organized then and one of the articles concerns that event.
However, the days of the week do not match 1923—they do match 1948 (1923+25=1948). Underlines will indicate portions
that are unreadable. [sic] will be used for spelling errors, ?, and typos]
25 yrs---t_____, apr 15
Mr. and Mrs. Ross Dean are erecting a new home on College Avenue next to the recently erected home of
Mr. and Mrs. Linton Robertson.
Henry Grelen of Bryan has just reported to Coach Charlie Hudson’s Allen Academy baseball team, where
he hopes to make his fourth “A”. A star and on last year’s football team, he is captain-elect of next fall’s grid
team, and also won letters in basketball and track. He is one of the best pole vaulters in the state, leaping 11
feet, six inches. If he wins his “A” as outfielder, it will be a record equalled only by Louis Hamilton, Carroll Ward
and Charles DeWare, star athletes at Allen several years ago.
F. L. Honderson addressed the luncheon meeting of the Brazos County Bar Association at the Green
Parrott Tea Room on Ethics of the Legal Profession.
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25 yrs, fri, apr 16
Mr. and Mrs. J. Webb Howell, and Mrs. E. J. Kyle and daughter, Miss Lillian Bess Kyle, attended the Dalli-
Church concert in Houston ____ ______.
Postcard greetings from Coulter Hoppess, who with his aunt, Mrs. D. C. Carnes is spending a time in New
Orleans, tells of many interesting sights.
Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Howell and little niece, Jennie June Howell, have returned from Dallas where they
attended the state meeting of the Lumberman’s Association, of which Mr. Howell is a past president.
Miss Louise Hillyer was elected president of the Bryan Baylor club. Miss Carrie Suber is the vice-
president, Mrs. W. L. Stangel and Mrs. H. B. Reynolds are the secretaries and Miss Frances Wallace, treasurer.
The club will be represented at the Baylor Homecoming by Misses Hillyer, Suber and [there is nothing continuing the
sentence]
25 yrs---sat, apr 17
Approximately 60 delegates to the Brazos Presbytery and Brazos Presbyterial arrived on noon trains today
for the meetings which open here tonight at the First Presbyterian church.
Texas A. & M. defeated the University of Texas baseball team at Austin yesterday 8-5. Rogers holding
the steers to six hits as the game was called in the eighth because of rain.
R. R. Emmal and Robert Kellner were accompanied on their return from Houston by Mrs. W. B. Kellner of
Fernwood, Miss., who comes to visit her son, Robert.
Dr. _. M. Lawrence is attending the annual meeting of the Texas Dental Association in Fort Worth.
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25 yrs---mon, apr 19
Taylor Haswell was reelected mayor and Wilson Bradly [sic] mayor pro tem as the new city commission
met and appointments by Mayor Haswell were Bradley, commissioner of streets, public buildings and grounds; K.
A. Burger, public utilities; M. _. Jenkins, finance and taxation; L. L. McInnis, fire and police; Mayor Haswell,
cemetery and sanitation. On recommendation of City Manager E. E. McAdams, the commission approved Guy P.
Bittle as city secretary; L. D. McGee, record, corporation court; W. S. Martin, chief of police; Offa Williams, John
Conlee and J. W. Reed, constable; J. _. Ramsey, fire marshall, sanitation inspector, street foreman; Sam
Freeman, cemetery sexton; I. E. Warren, electrician; Charles Ramsey, chief engineer of the power plant; C. E.
Jenkins, fire chief; Dr. _. _.Black, health officer.
Vacancies on the school board were filled by F. L. Henderson and Mrs. B. U. Sims, reappointment, and Mrs. J. T.
Hanway to succeed Mrs. W. S. Howell, who requested that she not be reappointed.
25 yrs—tues, apr 20
Texas University again went down in defeat before A. & M. at Austin when the Farmers nosed out the
Longhorns by a 3-2 score. Olson [?] held Texas to four hits.
Harry Dishman, a member of the Bryan Boy Scouts, told the Bryan Rotary club of Boy Scout activity,
pointing out the need for equipment at the scout building and stating that two troops already were organized and
two more were being formed. Charles Edge and George Butler impersonated several Rotarians, including Sankey
Park, Rev. S. Moylen Bird, Oak McKenzie, Tyler Haswell, Dr. J. W. Black, C. S. Beckwith, Jim James, Dr. _. H.
Lawrence, G. G. Walker, Supt. Madison Hall_ard Secretary S. R. Ebrstadt.
Charles F. Hillier has arrived from Hillsboro and is today assuming his new position as undertaker with the
McCulloch-Gordon Co.
Little Dorothy McDowel fell during a game on the school grounds and broke her right arm.
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25 yrs----wed, april 21
Mr. and Mrs. _. C. _ulgham have _________________________ John _. Lawrence, _r., on East 28th
street ____________________________ will erect a modern home.
District Deputy J. D. Martin and Oak McKenzie went to Navasota last night on ______ business.
Bryan high entered its baseball series with an 11-9 victory in ten innings. Wellborn had won 7-5 the
previous day.
Miss _____ Rhodes has returned from Houston where she was the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Sallie Tabor.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Smith of North Washington are parents of a daughter, weight seven pounds.
25 yrs--- tues, apr 13
Last Sunday night the organization of the First Baptist church of A. & M. college was effected with charter
membership of 106. Ministers who assisted in the organization were DDr. [sic] J. P. Boone and Dr. J. M. Price,
Baptist state board; Dr. John A. Held, pastor of the First Baptist church, Bryan; Rev. J. J. Pipkin, missionary for
the Brazos County Association and Rev. J. M. Bullock of Bryan. Deacons for the new church were named,
including Dr. W. B. Bizzell, president of the college; T. O. Walton, director of the extension service; Prof. J. F.
McDonald and Cadet R. H. Rogers. [Organization was 8 April 1923 according to “Challenge to Ministry: The History of First Baptist
Church, College Station , Texas 1923-1998” by Larry J. Watson (Austin, TX: Nortex Press, 1998), p.10.] [But April 13, 1923 was a Friday, not
a Tuesday. ??????]
The Bryan-College Itnerurban [sic] Railway was sold at auction this afternoon from the front steps of the
court house to the S. S. Hunter estate, Shreveport, La. The consideration was $40,000, according to Sheriff L. E.
Morehead.
Mr. and Mrs. Judd Collier have returned to the ______________ Mumford after visiting Mrs. J. _. Suber
and family.
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25 yrs---wed, apr 14
Madison Hall was reelected superintendent of Bryan schools at a recent meeting of the school board. All
members were present, including Chairman F. L. Henderson, A. M. Waldrop, H. P. Dansby, M. B. Parker, Mrs. W.
S. Howell, Mrs. B. _. Sims and W. S. Higgs.
A representation from the Rotary club, the Chamber of Commerce and the firemen met at the fire hall
recently for the purpose of raising $35,000 to bring to Bryan the Firemen’s Convention in 1924.. The committees
were Rev. S. Moylan Bird, Tyler Haswell and W. S. Barron of the Rotary club; E. E. McAdams, T. K. Lawrence and
Oak McKenzie of the Chamber of Commerce; C. E. Jenkins, A. K. Brown and J. W. Hamilton of the firemen.
Guests with Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Gainer for week end festivities at A. & M. will be Miss Jansie Mason of San
Antonio, and Miss Margaret Johnson of San Antonio and Sam Johnson of Beaumont.
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, April 21, 1898, twenty-five years ago:)
Miss Mae Cole is visiting in Dallas.
Sam Jones is holding a revival at Beaumont.
Fourteen wagons from Madison county were here yesterday after freight.
The local banks will ge [sic] closed today in honor of the anniversary of San Jacinto.
The cadet hop given last night at the A. & M. College was a pronounced success and very much enjoyed by the
college boys and other young people in attendance.
Mrs. E. D. Munzun and two daughters also Rev. J. B. Cochran, are attending the Epworth League convention at
Galveston.
Marriage Licenses: Womack Smith to Lizzie Calhoun; Blaggia Petronella to Frances Burzotta; P. H. Harvey to
Gertrude Diggs.
Misses Wiley returned from Welborn [sic] yesterday, accompanied by Mrs. J. N. Goodwin.
John S. Williamson went to Taylor yesterday.
Bedford, the photographer, is absent from the city.
Mrs. True is visiting her daughter at Calvert.
[Eagle, 21 April 1923]
(Taken from the Files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, April 23, 1898, twenty-five years ago:)
Mrs. E. D. Monzon left yesterday after a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. Mike.
Goober and Candy hunt at the court house this afternoon at three o’clock. Ten cents admission.
Prof. T. S. Minter has returned from attending the Knights of Pythias grand lodge meeting at San Antonio.
Most of all the Houston excursionists returned yesterday. Bryan was very largely represented at the Bayou City
celebration.
Jake Glover, a negro, was fined $5.00 and costs in the county court for simple assault. He paid the damages and
was released.
Major Mistrot went to Galveston yesterday. T. P. Gentry returned from Madisonville yesterday.
Prof. B. C. Pittock went to Dallas yesterday.
Another child, a little girl, who has found a good home in Brazos county through the agency of the Texas
Children’s Home Society, was brought here yesterday.
The music recital at home last night by Miss Aubra Tabor, assisted by Misses Esther Boatwright and Mabel
Robinson, was a rare treat and greatly enjoyed by those in attendance. The young ladies are highly proficient in
music.
Five wagon loads of people from the coast country passed through the city yesterday, headed for Oklahoma and
Kansas. They went from Kansas to the coast country last year and were dissatisfied. When questioned by the
reporter they said they were hunting for highr [sic] ground.
F. J. Fenley of Houston and Miss Pearl Moseley of Hearne were married at the Central Hotel here yesterday
morning at 5:30 o’clock by Dr. W. C. Friley. It was evidently a case of elopement, the young people arriving on
the early train morning train [sic]. They took the southbound train yesterday afternoon.
[Eagle, 23 April 1923]
(Tanen [ s ic ] from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, April 24, 1898, twenty-five years ago:)
Bryan’s Volunteers:--The war spirit, which has been growing visibly the past few days culminated last night in an
enthusiastic meeting held at the court house for the purpose of organizing a volunteer company to be tendered to
the governor to form a part of the 125,000 volunteers called for by the president. There were probably two
hundred and fifty people in attendance, flags were displayed and the drum and fife corps was out in full force.
The meeting was called to order by Captain J. J. Adams and Mayor Adams was unanimous elected chairman and
L. S. Ettle, secretary. The mayor stated the purpose of the meeting as indicated above. In response to repeated
calls, patriotic speeches were made by W. Gillie Mitchell, F. W. McConnico, T. P. Boyett and W. T. Young, all of
whom declared the time for action has arrived, Mr. McConnico briefly epitomizing the whole thing in the
statement that he was “ready to sign up” and anxious to see the company organized. Mr. Mitchell was eloquent
and dwelt upon the Spanish barbarity; upon the late war; our reunited country and the great cause now at hand.
Captain Adams and T. P. Boyett assured the boys if it became necessary the old soldiers would take a hand in the
game. In this connection it may be stated a communication was read from the headquarters of the national
volunteer reserve which is being organized all over the country and includes among its members many old
veterans from north and south.
A list for the volunteer company to be organized and tendered to the governor for immediate service was then
signed by the following: W. G. Mitchell, L. S. Ettle, F. W. McConnico, R. W. Wilkinson, J. W. Batts, Charles T.
Skanes, J. P. Bass, Chas. C. Conway, Charles Ves__irovsky, Ed L. Bybee, Tom Bone, M. G. Nall, W. T. Young, Jas.
H. Wooten, A. Y. Patterson, Pink White, D. S. Collins, D. S. Collins, Jr., W. D. Garrett, Wallace Paverly, John D.
Lovell. This is a very creditable start towards the organization of a company and a full complement of men will
doubtless be obtained without difficulty. F. W. McConnico, L. S. Ettle and J. W. Bates were appointed to invite
enlistment and those desiring to enroll their names will find the list at McConnico’s office. A national volunteer
reserve list was prepared and signed by the following: C. A. Adams, C. S. Gainer, J. J. Adams, John
McCorquodale, T. P. Boyett, A. D. McConnico, W. B. Peacock, Frank Evans, Ed Pochila, J. T. Evans, Charles
Stillwell, J. A. Myers. Volunteer reserve committee: J. J. Adams, T. P. Boyett, C. S. Gainer. List at mayor’s office:
Henry Williams, colored, came forward during the proceedings and asked to have his name enrolled.
[Eagle, 24 April 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, April 25, 1898, twenty-five years ago:)
Reverend J. Pelnar went to Bremond yesterday.
Sam Meredith was here from Millican yesterday.
Misses Cavitt of Wheelock were in the city yesterday.
J. M. Zimmerman of Kurten was in the city yesterday.
The College boys gave a big patriotic demonstration last night.
Mrs. J. E. Riordan of Houston is here visiting Bryan friends.
Latest War News—Galveston, April 25—It is believed the navy department is in receipt of a cypher [sic] message
from Admiral Sampson asking permission to open fire on Moro Castle. The department is beginning to realize the
difficulty of a peaceful blockade much longer as Sampson objects to being a mark for Spanish gunners without
being a liberty to return the compliment. A London special to the World says there is reason to believe that the
Spanish fleet sails today (Monday) It is extremely formidable, including four first-class cruisers, six torpedo boats
and two armored transports. (Later) It is rumored that France has joined Spain. Also reported the government
has ordered the bombardment of Havana at once and it will be done this (Monday) evening.
The Revival—An interesting revival, conducted by Rev. A. M. Stewart, began Sunday under a tent on the lot
adjoining the old Baptist church. Rev. Stewart is assisted by W. C. Frasier, a talented evangelical singer who has
organized a good choir. The services are attended by large crowds and are proving highly interesting.
[Eagle, 25 April 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, April 26, 1898, twenty-five years ago:)
F. W. McConnico visited Hearne yesterday.
Sheriff Nunn and wife visited Hearne yesterday.
Ed Farquhar was here from Wellbourn [sic] yesterday.
Mrs. H. E. White returned from Galveston yesterday.
Mrs. Paul M. Rayso and children are visiting at Galveston.
Dr. W. C. Friley went to Mexia yesterday to assist in a meeting.
Mrs. Georgia Jackson returned to Hearne yesterday after a visit to her parents.
Dr. Paul M. Raysor and Dr. Morris of Madisonville have gone to attend the state medical association at Houston.
Editor Rocke of Hearne went down on the train yesterday and said a very large company, military, had been
organized in Hearne yesterday.
Joe Hearne, Elmer Dodson, Hammell Stuart, Sam Seay, Albert Worley, Will Pitts, Charley Wetter, Cole Shelburne,
Albert Dunn and a young man named Ray, went up to play ball with the Hearne boys yesterday afternoon.
In response to orders from the war department the two new 3-inch cannon at the A. & M. College were shipped
North yesterday.
Dr. H. L. Fountain yesterday telegraphed Governor Culberson tendering his services as surgeon to the Texas
Volunteer Guard.
Mrs. H. H. Harrington returned from Waco Sunday accompanied by Miss Bessie Ross and Nevil Ross.
Col. Harvey Mitchell returned from Waco, Dallas and Fort Worth.
[Eagle, 26 April 1923]
(Taken from the files o fthe [ s ic ] Bryan Daily Eagle, April 27, 1898, twenty-five years ago:)
War News—Havana, April 26—A Spanish newspaper publishes a sensational story of two vessels loaded with
provisions running the blockade of Sampson’s fleet at night. They hugged the shore with lights extinguished, it is
claimed.
New York, April 25—The purchase of the submarine boat Holland by the government is stated as a fact. Dr.
Holland, the inventor, says he can blow up Morro Castle.
Bryan Volunteers—A meeting of the Bryan Volunteers was held last night, Capt. J. J. Adams acting as chairman.
Several patriotic speeches were made and a call issued for another meeting to be held at the court house
Saturday, April 30, at 3 p. m., to give the young men of the country an opportunity to enlist in the company. A
committee was appointed to invite Judge Ford and other speakers to address the meeting. A committee was
appointed on arrangements for music and other details of the meeting. Mr. F. W. McConnico was authorized to
correspond with Adjutant General Mabry regarding the organization of the company and the getting of it to the
front. Bev. Tucker, Claude Seanley, A. L. Dunnica and L. O. Zennatti added their names to the company.
College Valunteers [sic] –Last night nine members of the first class at A. & M. College whose names are given
below telegraphed Gov. Culberson tending him their services in any capacity: D. A. Newton, second lieutenant
and Aadjutant [sic] 3 reg. T. V. G.; W. C. Martin, 1 lieutenant and adjutant, 5 reg., T. V. G.; C. G. Robson,rd st th
sergeant major, second reg., T. V. G.; H. E. Rawlins, sergeant major, 5 reg., T. V. G.; W. Bretschneider, H. H.th
Tracy, G. L. Sneed, T. D. Rountree and W. A. Scherer.
[Eagle, 27 April 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, April 28, 1898, twenty-five years ago:)
Pitt Barnes was in the city yesterday.
Capt. John W. Gee returned from a trip to Madisonville yesterday.
Prof. L. L. McInnis and family returned from Forest, Miss, yesterday.
A colored ball team from this place will play at Navasota Tuesday.
Miss M. Stella Shepard returned from New Orleans, Orange and Houston yesterday.
Marriage Licenses: John Daverson to Annie Averhart; F. J. Fenley to Pearl Moseley; I. King to Daisy Burrows.
Misses Viola Shaw and Laura Mims, accompanied by G. B. Shaw of the Harvey neighborhood, called on the Eagle
yesterday.
The revival services conducted by Rev. A. M. Stewart include Bible reading every afternoon at 4 o’clock and
preaching at night.
Cards are out anonuncing [sic] the marriage of Mal M. Webb to Miss Annie Loomis at the First Presbyterian
church in El Paso Saturday morning, May 7, at 11 o’clock. The couple will come to Bryan on a visit to relatives.
The college boys appear to have had a grand time in their patriotic demonstration Monday night. They played
“Dixie” to a frazzle and buried Weyler in effigy.
Dr. J. M. Soles of Rock Prairie was in town yesterday.
Mrs. W. H. Harrington returned from Waco Sunday accompanied by Miss Bessie Ross and Neville Ross.
Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Gillespie and daughter returned from attending the drummers’ convention at Galveston.
Dr. George R. Tabor went to Houston yesterday.
The David McIntosh will case is being heard before Judge Harmon in the county court.
Colonel Harvey Mitchell returned Sunday from Waco, Dallas and Fort Worth.
John Ettle is with Dr. B. S. Reed, the druggist.
Miss McLemore of Galveston is visiting Mrs. H. E. White.
[Eagle, 28 April 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, May 1, 1898, twenty-five years ago:)
Runaway—Dr. S. H. Weatherford’s premises were the scene of a complicated and disastrous runaway yesterday
morning. The doctor had his horse hitched to his buggy in the back yard while the doctor was still in the house.
A gentleman drove up with a two-horse wagon, which was stopped near Dr. Weatherford’s fence. While things
were in this shape, little Sam Weatherford started to climb in the buggy, according to his custom, to sit in the
buggy and wait for his papa to come but a neighbor’s child in the yard led him away, telling him the horse might
run with him. Just then the buggy horse took fright at some thing, perhaps a turkey which the farmer was taking
into the yard, and jumped clear over the fence, wrecking the buggy completely. The farmer’s horses took fright
at this and tore across the street and jumped into the yard of Mr. Sander’s residence, staving the wagon right
through Mr. Sander’s front yard fence, making another wreck. No loss of life or injury further than to rolling stock
and yard fences.
Mr. Tyler Haswell was notified yesterday of his appointment as postmaster at Bryan. Mr. Haswell is fully qualified
to fill the office acceptably to the people and to the department. He was reared in Bryan and enjoys that degree
of general popularity which is highly advantageous to the work of a public officer. He is a thorough business man
and energetic to an unusual degree. In connection it may be said that the retiring postmaster, Mr. A. W.
Buchanan, leaves the office with a gerater [sic] hold upon the confidence and esteem of the people as a result of
his four years’ service. He has always been prompt, just, courteous and obliging towards everybody alike.
[Eagle, 1 May 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, May 3, 1898, twenty-five years ago).
Ben Ettleson spent Sunday in Waco.
Walter Wipprecht went to Fort Worth Sunday.
H. C. Robinson went down the road yesterday.
Mrs. Gabe Schwarz is visiting in Hempstead.
Miss Bessie Ross returned home to Waco Sunday.
Walter Coulter has been sick the past two days.
Mrs. Paul M. Raysor and children returned from Galveston Sunday.
W. E. and J. E. Astin and W. W. Gainer came in from the bottom yesterday.
N. V. Deaderick and wife of Navasota are visiting Mr. and Mrs. D. C. DeMaret.
Dr. W. C. Friley returned to Mexia yesterday where he is engaged in a splendid revival meeting.
Rev. John R. Cochran and wife left for Houston yesterday where the former will assist Rev. C. A. Hooper in a
revival meeting.
The new American beer hall was opened up yesterday in the Zennatti block with free beer and lunch. The hall is
very handsomely fitted up.
Cock fights between local “Mugwumps” chickens and Jones’ “War Horses” of Deanville, will begin this morning at
9 o’clock at the pit back of Taylor & Cox’s place.
J. A. Myers’ wagon contest closed yesterday at noon. Mr. W. L. Clark of Madisonville ad the greatest number of
tickets, 14,000, and was declared the winner by a committee composed of A. J. Searcy of Madison county aand
[sic] R. M. Wilson, W. L. Turner, and R. H. Smith. The wagon is a daisy prize Mitchell, and Mr. Clarke is very
proud of it. He requests the Eagle to thank his friends in Madison, Brazos and Grimes counties for the assistance
rendered him.
[Eagle, 3 May 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, May 8, 1898, twenty-five years ago:)
John Cavitt of Wheelock was in town yesterday.
Mrs. Lena Beard has returned to Hearne, accompanied by Mrs. Florence McMichael of Edge.
Major Banks was given judgment for $125 against the H. & T. C. railroad company in a damage suit.
Mrs. C. S. Taliaferro returned to Navasota yesterday, after a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Haswell.
Major W. R. Cavitt went to Prairie View yesterday.
Rev. J. D. West went to Bremond yesterday to conduct services.
In the closing hours of the battle of Antietam, crossing one of the fields, I saw a poor fellow ahead of me carrying
a wounded soldier on his back; his right leg had been shot off. Just before I overtook him a stray shot from a
battery whizzed over my head. It missed me, but carried away the head of the wounded man, the soldier just in
front of me was carrying. It did it so nicely the soldier never suspected that his wounded friend was now minus a
head as well as a leg. At this moment Captain Browning, a gruff old fellow rode by. Noticing the soldier and his
strange burden, he pulled up by his side. Hullo boy, where are you taking that fellow?” “To the field hospital.”
“What can they do with him there? His head is shot off.” The soldier dropped his burden on the ground looked at
it a moment in amazement, and then exclaimed: “The fool told me it was his leg,” and hurried on to the rear.
[Eagle, 8 May 1923]
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25 yrs---thurs, may 8
Mrs. P. L. Reynolds and son Charles are here from Center for a visit with Mrs. S. D. Pearce.
George Holland has returned from McAdoo City in West Texas where he was superintednent [sic] of city
schools the past term.
Mrs. W. S. Wilson, a former Bryan resident, is here from Houston for a visit with Mrs. Floy Dansby.
Twent [sic] carloads of members from Christian Endeavor Societies of Bryan went to Navasota yesterday
for the district C. E. convention held at the First Presbyterian church of Navasota.
Mrs. H. E. Wallace was hostess to the Woman’s Auxiliary of the First presbyterian church yesterday
afternoon.
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25 yrs—fri, may 7
Mrs. W. S. Howell of Bryan was elected second vice-president of the Fourth District, State Federation of
Women’s Club at the meeting being held in Beaumont.
Mrs. John E. Astin and Miss Juliette Castle are visiting in San Antonio for two weeks.
By taking two straight from the Rice Owls, the Texas Aggies have regained _round in the Southwest
conference baseball race.
The Methodists, Baptists, Christians and Free Baptists are lining up their forces for another season of the
Sunday School league which is due to start as soon as Allen Academy closes.
25 yrs—tues, may 4
Mrs. E_____Edge of Caldwell is the guest of Mrs. Mary Ewing.
New officers of the Bryan Rotary club are W. S. Barron, president; D. _. Wilson, vice-president; J. T. S.
Park, secretary-treasurer; Rev. S. Moylan Bird, song leader; G. S. Beckwith, sergeant-at-arms. Barron succeeds
M. E. Wallace. Other directors are Wilson Bradley, T. K. Lawrence, and E. R. McAdams.
Mrs. Lana Palasota, aged 70, the oldest Italian resident of Bryan, having lived here continuously for more
than 45 years, has been confined to her bed for the past week.
The Bryan high school orchestra is in Belton competing in a musical contest. Members are Miss Kathleen
Higgs, pianist, Charles Edge, Roy Solomon, ________ Adams, Sam Knox, Richard Grant, Bennie, Albert and Louis
Nedbalok, Ned Seard___, Clarence Cloud and Edwin Jancik.
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25 yrs, wed, may 5
_____________________________ entertained a large group of A. & M. students and their lady friends
with a lawn party at their residence on West 26 street. _________________ were the 54 students who hadth
completed a week’s BYPU study course under the direction of Rev. and Mrs. Brown.
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Saunders left yesterday for a visit with their daughter, Mrs. R. M. Gordon and family of
Houston.
Mr. and Mrs. T. O. Spence and little son of San Antonio spent the weekend as guests of Mrs. D. W.
Spence.
Miss nobie Webb will leave tomorrow for Austin where she will visit university school friends and will be a
guest in Pi Phi house.
25 yrs---sat, april 24
Rev. Ira F. Key [?] of Cameron arrived yesterday and last night gave his first sermon at the Methodist
revival. Anton Ernst [?] of Allen Academy in charge of the music.
Mrs. C. W. S___ and little daughter Mary Elizabeth of Colorado Springs, Colo., are here for a visit with her
sister, Mrs. W. R. Thomas.
Rufus Bullard of Mt. Pleasant has accepted a position at the Metropolitan Barber shop.
Mrs. F. C. Birdwell and son Marvin visited in Navasota with her brother, J. E. Crutchfield.
Robert Wee, Jr. has been elected to fill the vacancy on Allen Academy Board of directors made by the
recent death of his father. The board is now composed of E. Q. Astin, _. _. Parker, L. L. McInnis, W. E. Saunders,
Tyler Haswell, _. _. Waldrop, _. L. Fountain and Robert Webb, Jr.
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25 yrs ---mon, april 5
Wilson Bradley, H. _. Burger, Tyler Haswell, L. L. McInnis, E. J. Jenkins were reelected city
commissioners. The vote was 309 [?] and results were Bradley 2_9, McInnis 297, Jenkins 296, Burger 288 and
Haswell 286. Next ___________ Jordan T. Lawlar,, who received 21 votes and others who received from one to
four votes were A. K. Brown, E. W. Crenshaw, Geo. E. Hadley, _. _. ___nd, W. _. _____, W. _. Poindexter, W. _.
Coulter, W. S. ______, J. _. Farris, A. _. Buchanan, Sam C. _oyle, _. _. Martin, Derden _ollar, J. E. Covey.
C. C. _____ took a leave of absence from his position as clerk at the W. J. Coulter store and went to his
farm in the Reliance community to assist his brother in work with the cattle.
Accompanying a group of _____________________ of A. & M. collegeto _____ aand Fort Worth _______
were Dean C. _____________________________________________________.
25 yrs—tues, april 6
Rep. Lee J. Rountree ______________________________ Secretary S. E. Eb_______ went
___________________________________________________________.
Mrs. ___________________________________________ mrs. M. F. Lockard, Mrs, J. _.
_________________________________________________________________________ Miss Laura
____________________________.
Mrs. ___________________________________ party on the event of April 3 in honor of her husband
___________.
Mrs. ____ Park ______ from a visit with her daughter, Mrs. E. P. ________ and family in San Antonio.
Dr. W. _. Lawrence ________ of the Bryan Rotary club program this week. ___________by _______ and
H. H. Williamson.
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, May 10, 1898, twenty-five years ago:)
Mrs. W. A. Adams, who has been visiting relatives here, has returned to Dort Worth.
Mr. J. T. Hines was accidentally run over and hurt yesterday by one of the drays. His injuries consist of a broken
rib on the left side and painful bruises on the face, one arm and one leg. Mr. Hines was getting on the dray and
the driver started up and threw him off before he was securely seated, with the above results. He was resting
well yesterday afternoon and his family and friends were pleased to find that his injuries were not as serious as at
first thought.
[Eagle, 10 May 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, May 11, 1898, twenty-five years ago:)
Professor T. S. Martin and Miss Bessie West have gone to Navasota to attend the Central Texas Teachers’
meeting. Miss West will read a paper on “Defective Reading: its Remedy.”
Dr. and Mrs. J. N. Goodwin were here from Wellborn today and returned home accompanied by Mrs. Mattie
Smith.
A “house warming” in the South has ever been an occasion for the display of marked hospitality of that whole
souled sort which dispels the influence of formality and makes one fell in truth that it is good to be there. The
guests on such an occasion are imbued with a spirit of good fellowship seldom experienced and never forgotten.
The young people of Bryan were fortunate enough last evening to participate in just such a house warming given
by Mrs. Allie Saunders at the new home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Saunders. The house, which has just
bee finished and occupied by the family, is a two story building of modern architecture, handsome, conveniently
arranged and elegantly furnished throughout. All the lower floor was given over to the reign of pleasure. The
guests were cordially received in the hall by Mr. and Mrs. Saunders, Miss Allie Saunders, Miss Florence Harmon
and Miss Dona Coulter and made to feel at home immediately. The large double parlors to the right were
reserved for dancing, the carpets being purposely left off the polished floor. The attendance was large and a
merrier party of young people never “chased the glowing hours” either in Bryan or Belgium. During the evening a
luncheon of salad, olivess, [sic] salted almonds, sandwiches, Saratoga flakes and cheese straws, followed by ices
and cakes, was servel [sic] in the pretty dining room.
[Eagle, 11 May 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, May 14, 1898, twenty-five years ago:)
F. A. Lee went to Houston yesterday.
Miss Marion Foote is visiting in Calvert.
J. N. Cole returned from Austin yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. Sid Reynolds left yesterday for Bastrop.
Mrs. W. B. Scrimshire came up from Millican yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Parks have been sick the past week.
T. P. Wooten returned from a trip through North Texas.
The county commissioners visited the county farm yesterday.
W. R. Wyse, Will Thomas and others attended the picnic near Wheelock yesterday.
R. J. Upchurch and H. R. Forrester of Pankey, Grimes Conuty [sic], were in the city yestehday [sic].
Twenty-one men were rejected fro mthe [sic] Shaw rifles of Navasota on account of physical defects.
Miss Effie Jacobs and Miss Eva Searcy of Madison are visiting in Bryan, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Searcy.
Miss Lucy Board entertained a large number of the younger set most pleasantly at the home of her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. A. G. Board last evening.
Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Lloyd and Miss Slaughter of Reliance were in the city yesterday.
Dewey fell on Manila at daylight and Sampson began bombarding San Juan at sunrise, from it appears the
Americans love to treat the Spanish with eye-openers.
The Arizona squadron of rough riders at San Antonio has a mountain lion for a mascot. It was lassoed recently
by Henry Hemming, a gigantic and adventurous plainsman who can ride and shoot like an Indian.
[Eagle, 14 May 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, May 15, 1898, twenty-five years ago:)
Louis Fuller went to Calvert yesterday.
A. L. Dunnico went to Hearne yesterday.
Hon. Travis Henderson has returned to Paris, Texas.
Lucien Reed was in from the Brazos Bottom yesterday.
Mrs. Emmett Rhode of Hearne is visiting Mrs. H. Rhode.
Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Gillespie of College were in the city yesterday afternoon.
Profs. Harrington, Puryear, Banks, Wilson and others were in from College yesterday.
Miss Annie Burgess of Fort Worth won the honors as queen of Texas at the Waco Carnival.
Rev. J. R. Cochran returned yesterday from Houston, where he has been assisting in a revival meeting.
The commission reports the county farm getting along splendidly. The corn crop is fine; cotton had to be
replanted.
A convict escaped from a farm in Robertson county Friday and gave those in pursuit a merry chase down the river
as far as Pitts Bridge, where, it is said, he succeeded in making his escape.
J. E. W. Scott was a visitor in the city yesterday.
A Georgia man who went to Alaska to dig gold writes home from Dawson City: “You may expect me in Georgia as
soon as my clothes thaw enough for me to get my hands in my pocket and reach the money to pay for my
ticket.”
Mrs. Charles Patterson returned from Waco yesterday.
The county commissioners court adjourned yesterday and will meet again Tuesday.
Clean up the town before the weather gets any hotter. Some places are already beginning to need it.
[Eagle, 15 May 1923]
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used for spelling errors, ?, and typos]
25 yrs---tues, may 11
Dr. F. D. Miller, chief inspector of the Food Control of Texas A. & M. college, has returned from Louisville,
Ky., where he attended the seventh annual convention of the Food, Feed, and Drugg [sic] Officials Association of
the South Central States, of which he was elected president for the coming year.
The senior class play of A. & M. Consolidated, “Ruth in a Rush,” was given at Guion hall was given with
the following cast, Ethyl Walton, Moddie Gandy, Katye Hall, Aubrey Pate, Joe Boriskie, Mary Fraps, Milton Lee,
Mary Bolton, Garvin Johnson, Turner Walton, and Elizabeth Atkins.
Mr. and Mrs. Kay Halsell, Mr. and Mrs. George Halsell and little son Kay II motored to Austin this past
week end.
Miss Cora Garth, who spent the winter in Washington, D. C. has returned to Bryan, stopping on the way
at San Antonio to visit her sister, Mrs. R. _. Burney.
25 yrs---wed, may 12
Mesdames J. T. Hanway and R. _. Hearne of Bryan and Mrs. Emmett of Fort Worth spent the day at the
Mooring plantation with Mrs. Floyd Young of Corsicana who is there for a visit to her uncle, J. S. Mooring.
Mrs. Allen Smith and Miss Edna Mayo motored to North Zulch today to visit relatives and friends.
Attending the Navasota district conference at Willis which closed last night were Rev. H. C. Willis, Rev.
King Vivion, J. D. McDonald, C. E. Gardner and R. C. Franks. Marsden Ainsworth, A. & M. student, was licensed
to preach.
Mr. and Mrs. W. _. Atkinson, Walter Bullock and Victor Andrews of Steep Hollow were in Bryan today.
Tabor schools will close a successful school year under the principalship of G. M. A__ons. Sunday Rev.
King Vivon will bring the sermon and Monday night H. R. Lancaster of A. & M. college will bring the address and
present diplomas. Pearl McCallum is salutatorian and Lee Wortham, valedictorian.
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25 yrs, thurs, may 13
Texas A. & M. overcame a one run lead in the tenth inning ad [sic] defeated Texas university here 6-5
yesterday. Olson for A. & M. and Leisamer [??] for Texas gave up seven hits each.
At last night’s meeting of the city commissioners, it was decided not to resurface Main street due to
objections on the part of Main street business men and property owners.
Delegates to the state firemen’s convention at San ______ have returned, except for Judge _. S. Davis
who stopped in Austin to spend the day with the legislators. Judge Davis went to extend an invitation for the
firemen to hold their 1924 convention in Bryan. The honor was sought by four other towns, McKinney being
chosen.
25 yrs---thurs, apr 12
John S. Cavitt and family of Pittsburgh, Pa., are in Bryan _____________ with his parents, Dr. and Mrs. J.
W. Cavitt. Mrs. S. E. Gideon, sister of Dr. Cavitt, will come from Austin to join the family reunion.
Miss Margaret Baylor of Navasota, guest of Mrs. Robert Armstrong, Jr., And Mrs. Fred Spence of Houston,
guest oof Mrs. ________ Armstrong, Sr., departed today.
J. A. Board was downtown this morning for the first ___________________ after being ill with influenza.
Little Miss Dana Cavitt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Cavitt, _______________ for the reading
_________ at the Presbyterial.
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25 yrs—fri, apr 23
Mrs. G. _. Miller ____________, Charles Russell, have arrived from Hillsboro to join ____, the new
undertaker at McCulloch Gordon C.. _____ apartments at ____________ home.
Baylor took a notch in the Aggie __________________ 6-3 here yesterday. Tad Lyons hurled for the
Bears but was _______ for 11 hits.
The May _ete _________________________________ under directions of Mrs. W. S. Howell, Mrs. E. _.
___________, J. B. Bears is regressing [??]. Miss Katherine _iggs has a ____ and ___________ in the May
Queen contest. Other contestants are Misses Pearl Wallace, _________ Freeman, Myrtle Dillard, ________
S_lley, Allie _____, _erle ____kert, Helen Held, Emma Mae Robertson, Pattie Sims, Gertrude Sims, Juliet Castles,
Lois Bethea.
25 yrs---fri, may 14
Miss Esther Cavitt of Bryan was elected assistnt secretary of the district Christian Endeavor convention
which met recently in Navasota.
In an automobile accident near Prairie Hill, little Dorothy Hostetter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. P.
Hostetter of Mexia, was painfully though not seriously injured, suffering a gash in the forehead and broken ribs.
She was in company with a number of Mexia citizens who formed a party going to Waco to attend __ Baptist
convention. Mr. and Mrs. Hostetter are former residents of Bryan.
I. Maniloff has returned from an __________ buying and pleasure trip to northern and eastern ______,
being accompanied by his little daughter, Sara ____. In Memphis, he attended the district session of Nal Brieh.
Among candidates for the _______________________________ is William Ross Priddy of Bryan.
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25 yrs—sat, may 15
The Bryan fire department gave a farewell dinner last night at the Kaufman café to J. J. Conroy, driver of
Company No. 1 who is leaving for California where he will visit a brother. Present were _____________
Groginsky, Henry Burger, Oscar Graggs, Jeff Cole, J. _. Hamilton, _. _. Saunders, C. _. __riesser and _. _.
Jenkins.
The Bryan Eastern Star chapter last night elected new officers, including Mrs. Albert Buchanan, worthy
matron; H._. Randolph, worthy matron; Mrs. H. H. Prager, associate matron; Mrs. M. M. _rakins, secretary; M. _.
Erskine, treasurer; Mrs. Oak McKenzie, conductress; Mrs. Dora Wilson, associate conductress. Mrs. Buchanan
succeeds Mrs. Lee J. Rountree.
A. &. M. lost its last game of the series with Texas university here 7-6, _____ Morris hitting five for five.
A. & M. won three of the four games.
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, May 16, 1898, twenty-five years ago:)
A long distance program for a gun club shoot has been prepared for May 18 and 19 at the Brenham Maifest. The
entrance fee will be from $1 to $2.50 in each event and be governed by regulation rules—moneys 50, 30 and 20
per cent.
News was received here yesterday to the effect that Perry Odom a white man, was shot and killed by a negro
yesterday morning near Mumford, Pete Odom, a brother of Perry, was killed by a negro recently and from the
report the killing yesterday appears to be the sequel to the first tragedy.
Gen. H. B. Stoddard has just returned from Washington and other points and says the war excitement at the
national capitol is not as great as might be expected. In reply to questions as to how long he thought the war
would continue and how long congress will remain in session he said no man can tell, both being matters of
speculation yet. In reply to further inquiry Gen. Stoddard said he would not accept a military appointment if one
were tendered him.
Three new applications for membership were received by the Woodmen at their meeting Friday night. The lodge
passed a resolution that all death claims in the U. S. Army during the war with Spain, would be paid. This action
is temporary pending action of the Sovereign camp.
It is perhaps not strange, but it is nevertheless, startling to think that the young giant of the West has shaken off
the shackles of provincialism and signalized its entry into the family of great nations by performing the greatest
naval feat in history. One may look through the records from Marathon to Trafalgar and never find anything like
Manila. Washington Times.
[Eagle, 16 May 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, May 17, 1898, twenty-five years ago:)
Mrs. J. M. Caldwell is visiting in Mexia.
J. W. Ray of Rockdale spent Sunday in Bryan.
R. P. Gibbs of Waco is visiting his brother, W. F. Gibbs.
Mrs. Fannie Reese Pugh of Houston is visiting Mrs. J. W. Doremus.
H. Rohde went to Marlin Sunday.
Dr. Gustavus of Madisonville was here Sunday and went to Waco accompanied by his sister, Miss Euna Gustavus.
Dr. Friley, formally tendered his resignation as pastor of the First Baptist church Sunday, and it was accepted. He
expressed deepest regret at severing relations with Bryan friends and said he could never love any people more,
but that duty called him to another field of labor, where he believed he could do more good in the cause of the
Master.
Mrs. H. O. Boatwright will give a tea Friday afternoon from 4 to 6 o’clock for the benefit of the ladies’ aid society
of the Baptist church.
Mrs. Will Kellner and children are visiting relatives in Columbus.
[Eagle, 17 May 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, May 18, 1898, twenty-five years ago:)
Miss Frankie Armstrong went to Hempstead yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Carr Sr., returned from Marlin yesterday.
A. F. and H. D. Wilson left yesterday to attend the Brenham maifest shoot.
An old white man named Rallyhan, who has been running a boarding house at the rock quarry near Millican, was
killed by his horse on the way home from Navasota to Millican Monday. He was driving a wild pony to a road
cart. He leaves a wife and several children.
C. D. Stone is having his barber shop handsomely fitted up.
Capt. Robert Adams was here from Steele’s store yesterday.
Mrs. E. B. Lomax is visiting in Waxahachie.
Capt. Geo. W. Smith’s barn burned last night. Loss covered by insurance.
J. W. George of Macy was in town yesterday.
Judge Spencer Ford, J. S. Ford Jr., J. E. Butler and Joe Batts have gone to Caldwell to attend court.
The closing exercises of the colored public school will be held Friday night at the school building. Thursday night
they will have a concert for the benefit of a fund now being raised to purchase a piano for the school. Admission
10 cents.
The under graduates exercises of the white public school from the first to the ninth grades inclusive will be held at
the opera house beginning Thursday morning at 9:30 o’clock. The graduating exercises will take place Friday
night. Following is the graduating class: Miss Mattie Watkins, valedictorian; Tom Fountain, salutatorian; Miss
Lucy Brogdon.
[Eagle, 18 May 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, May 19, 1898, twenty-five years ago:)
Progressive Euchre: A delightful card party was given last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. Parker in honor
of Miss Swearington of San Antonio, who is a guest of the Misses Parker. The evening was pleasantly spent at
progressive euchre, ices and cakes being served at a reasonable hour. Those in attendance were: Miss
Swearington, Miss Maude Wilson, Miss Olive Wilson, Miss Cole, Miss Estella Harman, Miss Clarke, Miss Dona
Coulter, Miss Saunders, Miss Ruth, Miss McKenzie, Miss Bittle, Miss Sbisa, Miss Parker, Miss Frances Parker, Dr.
Oliver, Curtis Oliver, John M. Lawrence, T. K. Lawrence, George Smith, Seth Mooring, T. F. Catles, W. A. Harrison,
R. M. Gordon, John Wilson, Robert Howell, F. W. McConnico, W. J. Coulter.
Worth Bagley was killed on the torpedo boat Winslow in the attack on Cardinas.
Tax Assessor R. M. Nall says he has been nearly all over the county recently and that crops are exceedingly sorry
on account of the cold weather. Some farmers have planted cotton three times without securing a good stand.
Mr. Nall estimates that the crops are twenty days later than they have been at this time of year for four years
past. Mr. Nall expects to finish his work of assessing taxes next week.
Today—The Boston Bloomers, champion ladies baseball club, will play a novel and exciting game of ball with the
Bryan boys. The boston [sic] Bloomers are traveling in their own special palace car and carry with them a large
canvas fence to enclose the grounds. Admission 35 cents. Game called at 2 p. m.
[Eagle, 19 May 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Eagle, May 21, 1898, twenty-five years ago:)
Dr. T. H. Hairston is in Brenham.
Chas. Vesmirovski spent yesterday in Caldwell.
John Hensarling was here from Bethel yesterday.
Rev. E. M. Sandel of Wellborn was in town yesterday.
Mrs. A. L. Banks was in from College station yesterday.
Miss Frances Parker has gone to Paris and Dallas on a visit.
Mrs. M. E. Baldwin of Mexia, is visiting her brother, Geo. McLendon.
The dust problem should be settled somehow, anyhow, just so it’s how.
J. W. Harris and W. H. Hudspeth of Cottonwood were in town yesterday.
Chicago always was hoggish. She now claims 100 Deweys amongst her population.
Every man who writes a letter may not be in the envelope trust but he trusts in the envelopes.
H. Crenshaw was in from Wickson neighborhood yesterday.
Dump Battle and sister, Miss Daisy Battle, were here from Wellborn yesterday.
No services tonight at the Christian church on account of the school exercises.
Billy Morgan, Charley Mathis and Dave Holland were here from Reliance yesterday.
A company has been organized to develop oil fields near Conroe and work will begin in about 10 days.
It appears from reports that Spanish spies are more numerous and more dangerous in the United States than
Spanish soldiers.
Another one of the great men of Texas is gone in the death of ex-governor O. M. Roberts, soldier, statesman and
jurist. He was 82 years old.
[Eagle, 21 May 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle May 22, 1898, twenty-five years ago:)
Mrs. A. D. True went to Calvert yesterday.
Miss Bertha Evetts returned to Benchley yesterday.
The date of the singing concert at Kurten has been changed from the first to the second Saturday in June, the
day being June 11.
Dr. Friey will hold services morning and evening at the Baptist church today and preach his last sermon as pastor.
Prof. R. H. Price of the College has just received a request from Prof. Bailey of Cornell University asking him to
write an article on “Texas” to consist of 1,000 words for the “Cyclopedia of American Horticulture.
R. H. Scale was here from Benchley yesterday.
Dan Sims was here from Brazos Bottom yesterday.
L. E. Edge of Kurten was a caller at the Eagle office yesterday.
Mrs. L. L. Chance and children have gone to Liberty Hill to visit Alex Chance and family.
D. G. Jolly of Harvey called on the Eagle while in town yesterday.
B. H. Knowles, R. H. Knowles, H. V. Shields, Ed Sims and Henry Robinson have gone on a fishing trip to the
Trinity river.
Within the next three months there will be building for the navy under the provision of the new naval bill, are
vessels of all types than are now under way. Three new battleships, twenty-eight torpedo boats and destroyers
and four monitors are all to be contracted for and begun before the end of the fiscal year. By then the navy will
have more ships of great power under construction than at any time of its development.
Judge Ford and others returned from Caldwell yesterday.
Mrs. J. W. Howell has returned from San Antonio.
Will Kellner went to Columbia yesterday.
[Eagle, 22 May 1923]
(Taken from the Bryan Daily Eagle, May 23, 1898, twenty-five years ago:)
On the Road—To the Eagle: As we are on the road to Mobile this morning I will write you a short note. All the
boys are in good spirits. We think we will get to fight the Spaniards in a few days. I will send you the scalp of
the first one I kill. I guess all the ladies will miss us (nit). Your paper was received all O. K. and I certainly
enjoyed reading it. I will write you again when we reach our destination. CLAUDE STANLEY “the notorious
Spaniard fighter,” May 20, 1898.
Science is continually discovering new wonders. An artesian well driven at San Marcos, Texas, recently found not
only water, but a kind of animal inhabiting the water, which is found nowhere else. Specimens have just been
received for study at Cornell University. The creature proves to be a blind salamander, nearly white in color, with
long slender legs and toes useless for locotion, but valuable for feeling in the blind darkness of the underground
waters. They have been given the graceful name of Typhlomolge.—The Scientific American.
Executive Committee Meeting—The Brazos county democratic executive committee met at the courthouse
Saturday, May 21, at 2:00 p. m., chairman A. J. Buchanan, presiding. It was determined to hold the democratic
county convention at the courthouse in Bryan, Saturday, July 9, for the purpose of electric [sic] delegates to the
state and various district conventions and the chairman of the various precincts are requested to call their
convensions [sic] to elect delegates to said county convention not later than Saturday, July 2, and in the event
that any chairman shall for any cause fail to call the precinct convention the democratic voters of said precinct are
requested to meet on July second and elect delegates to the county convention. Following is the representation o
feach [sic] precinct in the county convetion [sic]: Bryan 24; Millican and Allen farm 21; Wellborn and College 14;
Batt’s Store and Henry School House 8; Bethel 3; Kurten and Tabor 7; Macy 3. Malcolm Carnes, Secretary.
[Eagle, 23 May 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, May 24, 1898, twenty-five years ago:)
D. S. Hart spent Sunday in Millican.
A. G. Martin spent yesterday in Houston.
H. E. Peverly went to Millican yesterday.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Levy, a daughter.
Mayor C. A. Adams went to Fort Worth Sunday.
Miss Frankie Armstrong went up to Hearne yesterday.
Mrs. W. M. Foster and children returned from Dallas Sunday.
Mrs. E. Goodman of Navasota is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Levy.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Kinney of Hearne were visitors to the city Sunday.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Roberts, a son.
Rev. J. Pelnar went to Waller yesterday.
A. W. Sanborne returned yesterday from a visit to his home in Iowa.
Mrs. J. C. Karner returned to Mexia yesterday after a visit to Mr. and Mrs. George McLendon.
Mrs. E. A. McDonald of Carthage, N. C., and Miss Ena Currie of Houston, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. G. W.
McMichael.
Champ Kernole visited Calvert Sunday.
Miss Ione Dean is visiting in Ennis.
Ed Farquhar and Jno. B. Neeley were here from Wellborn yesterday.
In the race for governor, Sayers has carried counties aggregating 192 votes; Wynne 49 notes [sic].
The Eagle acknowledges an invitation to attend the grand benefit ball and banquet to be given by the Red Men in
the new city hall at Calvert Tuesday, May 31.
Miss Lilleen St. Leon, milliner filed a chattel mortgage here yesterday, naming J. S. Mooring, J. S. Jr., as trustee.
Liabilities as follows: Doremus & Butler, $100; A. D. McConnico, $800 and ten per cent interest from July 1 ,st
1897; S. Strauss & Co., $1,060; J. B. Rosenthal, $350.
[Eagle, 24 May 1923]
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read—sometimes impossible to read. New pages match new pages of original. The year of these items is uncertain.
Underlines will indicate portions that are unreadable. [sic] will be used for spelling errors, ?, and typos]
25 yrs—wed, may 19
A. B. Ford has resigned his position in the school here to accept the superintendency of schools at
Ro__town. He had just been reelected here for the third consecutive term.
Mrs. _. A. Cleghorn and little daughter Mary Jane have returned _________________ in Waxahchie [sic]
after a month’s visit with Mr. and Mrs. Will Poindexter.
City Electrician, _. R. Warren has returned from a business trip to Austin.
A _______ birthday party for C. _. Eden, Jr., was given at the home of his parents. Present were:
_______________ Beers, Jack and Dorothy Doane, __________ Searcy, Mary _________, ________________
Elliott, Bertie and Bob Humbert, Hendrix and Ervin Conway, Edwin Ford, John Sidney Smith, Bill Wilson, Charlie
Cummings, __________ Rice and Luise Weddington.
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25 yrs.—thurs, may 20
__________________________________________________________ above the little Brazos ______
____________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________ Saturday ____________________________________________
____________________________________ Smith, __________________________________ Wilson, assisted
__________________________________________________.
________________rk, Jr., ______________________________________________________________.
Mrs. Frank Buchanan of San Angelo will be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Buchanan for the week end.
Mrs. Robert S. Roth [?], Sr., and children will spend the summer with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C.
Ferguson at Bloomington, Ill.
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25 yrs.--_______________
Mrs. J. E. Boers [?] was elected general president of the Bryan Parent-Teachers association, succeeding
Mrs. W. S. Howell. Others [sic] officers named were Mrs. Albert Buchanan was renamed general secretary-
treasurer and other officers named were ____________________ Association, Mrs. S. C. Brown, secretary; ____
Mrs. Euegene [?] Edge, treasurer, and for the West Side Association, Mrs. E. H. P. Bain, chairman; Mrs. J. Beriskie,
vice-chairman; Mrs. S. M. Bird, secretary; Mrs. M. R. Bontley, treasurer.
______ and Mrs. R. L. Brown have returned from an automobile trip to Austin, San Marcos and San
Antonio, conducting a ___________________ at the ____________________ church of San Marcos.
Mrs. Mamie _. Nall of Waco is the guest of Mrs Webb ____________ for ____________.
25 yrs---sat, may 23
The new Parker gin ____ erected on the site of the old one on North ________________ completion
under contractor J. R. _________. __________tracture takes the place of the old gin which stood here 40 yrs
ago when Bryan was in its infancy.
Judge _. _. Davis _____ to the address when ___ther’s say was celebrated by the _______ ___day
____________ on Sunday, May 20.
_. B. Cook has accepted a position with the I. & G. N. railroad as agricultural agent and will take up active
duties on June 1. He is a graduate of A. & M. and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Cook of Steep Hollow.
Rev. _. J. Pipkin has returned from Kansas City, Mo., where she attended the Southern Baptist
Convention as a delegate from the Brazos County Baptist Association.
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, May 25, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Mrs. J. J. Adams went to Navasota yesterday.
Harry Marwilski went to Navasota yesterday.
Andrew Holliday was here from Millican yesterday.
Miss Edna Nall returned from a visit to Navasota yesterday.
Rush McQueen was here from Brenham yesterday.
Mrs. DeMaret of Navasota is here visiting her son, D. C. DeMaret.
J. W. Benson of Harvey called on the Eagle while in town yesterday.
J. M. Royder, C. A. Robinson and W. H. McVey were here from Wellborn yesterday.
G. E. Orr and W. W. Cathron of Millican were pleasant callers at the Eagle office yesterday.
Lt. H. L. Hutson left for Galveston Tuesday morning with Flourney Wilson, Willie Vandiver and Milton Henry, three
recruits from this county for the Galveston regiment.
Dr. A. Barlow and Will Zulch were here from Willow Hole yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Armstrong returned yesterday and are now at home at the Watts place. Misses Ruth and
Florence Cavitt are visiting them.
All members of the Thos. F. Gathright chapter of the Alpha Phi are requested to meet at the opera house
Wednesday afternoon at 5 o’clock by the president, Capt. John Q. Tabor.
The Masonic lodge here has elected the following officers for the ensuing year: W. H. Nall, W. M.; Dr. P. M.
Raysor, S. W.; W. J. Roberts, J. W.; H. G. Rhodes, treasurer; C. O. Carr, secretary; A. M. Stewart, C.; Thos.
Rowan, tiler; John B. Mike, S. D.; C. G. Parsons, J. D.; John McCorquodale, S.; S. R. Henderson, S.
[Eagle, 25 May 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, May 26, 1898, twenty-five years ago:)
A vara is 33 1-3 inches; 1900 1-10 varas, one mile; 5645 square varas, 4428 acres, one league. To find the
number of acres in a given number of square varas multiply the latter by 177 1-8 and cut off six decimals. The
above table will explain to you how to measure your land by the Spanish-American standard of varas.
We learn that the postoffice is to be much enlarged and improved. The staircase will be taken out of the building
and elegant new black walnut fixtures will be put in. Mr. Haswell expects to take charge of the office June 1 andst
he asks the indulgence of the public for any inconvenience in the mail service which may result from making
these improvements.
Miss M. Stella Shepard arrived from Waco yesterday.
Mrs. T. M. Ewing of Pitts Bridge was in the city yesterday.
Miss Zenobia Daunis of Navasota is visiting her grandparents, Major and Mrs. J. J. Mistrot.
On and after June 1 the barbers of Bryan have decided to shave for the uniform price of 15 cents straight.st
Miss Mary E. Carr entertained some of the young people most pleasantly one evening the past week,
complimenting Miss Currie of Houston, who is visiting friends here.
The first and second regiments of gallant Texas volunteers are at Mobile patiently awaiting the order to go to the
seat of war, while the third and fourth are at Austin equally ready for duty.
Robert L. Dinwiddie, who has just graduated with distinction on the 9 instant at the Bellevue medical college,th
New York, has returned home and wll [sic] enter upon the practice of his profession in this city. He is the only son
of the late Major Dinwiddie, formerly well known throughout Texas as the presdent [sic] of the Agricultural and
Mechanical College at Bryan, Texas.—San Antonio Express.
[Eagle, 26 May 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, May 27, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Graded School Promotions: If you find errors affecting your child apply to the teacher, and if you do not get
satisfaction, call on me and if will take pleasure in giving you all the information at my command. Very truly
yours, T. S. Minter.
First to Second Grade: Joe Hrdlcka, John Opresteny, Jacob Boehme, John Berger, Ray Johnston, Claire Sanders,
Lonnie Grice, Luther Barron, Bert Franklin, Eddie Smith, Willie Tucker, Mabel White, Lucille Batte, Nellie Cole,
Clara Gerger, Mollie Marek, Christine Opresteny, Bennie May Nichols, Mamie Robinson, Darthule Zuber, Lucile
Damaret, Ella Tucker.
Second to Third Grade: Girls, Alberta Adams, Minnie Barrow, Irene Board, Ruby Connelly, Allie Conway, Minnie
Coufal, Norma Dennis, Estelle Edge, Beatrice Hearne, Marion Heenan, Pearl Hollman, Corinne James, Lizzie
Johnson, Annie Belle Kirk, Mary Lebmann, Sadie Mawhinney, Willie McDougald, Helen Peverly, Fannie Smith,
Tennie Stuart, Gladys Tooke, Clemmie Villarett, Addie Walthall, Maude White, Bessie Wooten, Minnie Zanatti.
Boys, Charlie Adams, Willie Boyett, Howard Bullock, Frank Buchanan, Jno. Collins, Tom Daly, Travis Davenport,
Allie Dunnica, Willie Hawes, Maurice King, Claud Marett, Frank Scanaliato, Langston Spell, John Vesmirovski.
Third to Fourth Grade: J. J. Adams, Blanche Buchanan, Darlington Davenport, Annie Hawes, Ollie Hawes, Willie
Johnston, Maude Marett, Joe Scanaliato, Jim Thomas, Roy Vick, Albina Marek, Angelina McConnico, Epsey Zanatti,
Rudolph Winter, Gussie Wittman, Smith Young, Clemmie Harbers, Otis Hearn, Joe Opersteny, Jim Tom Lawrence,
Carleton Jones, Pam Johnson, Sophie Berger, Minnie Tucker, Rudolph Myers, Harr_e Peverly, Albert Wooten,
Gussie Buchanan, Erma Collins, Cora Garth, Irene Harman, Ruby James, Pearl Kern, Blanche Mize, Mary Roman,
Jack Chambers, Lawrence Conway, Jimmie James.
Fourth to Fifth Grade: (a), Clarence Andrews, Bell Andrews, Roger Astin, Mat Bethel, Wirt Boyett, George
Brandon, Seth Demaret, Jack Gordon, Colman Hardy, Robt. Mawhinney, Roger Nall, Willie Rosenborough, Johnnie
Sims, Felix Taylor, Dale Weddington, Homer Wallace, Mabel Gregg, Louise Harris, Ray Montgomery, Julia Parizek,
Bertha Stewart, Annie Wasatka, Marian Young; (b) Winnifred Bonneville, Arthusia Dean, Emmie Fountain, Mary
Wilcox, David Kern, Henry Rohde, Sim Spell, Robert Webb.
Fifth to Sixth Grade: Jim Conway, Wade Fox, Willie Peacock, Marshall Spell, Rodney Tabor, Frank Webb, Lucile
Wyse.
Sixth to Seventh Grade: Willie Evans, Julius Zimmermann, Grace Heenan, Verbie Kern, Alice Myers, Hattie
McConnico, Sallie Webb Patterosn [sic], Nonie Adams, Tom Adams, Johnnie Chambers, Elma Campbell, Charles
Friley, George Franklin, (conditioned); Henry Holman, Jessie Garth, (conditioned) Irene Keeling, (conditioned),
Mary Kaczer, Ella Nicol, Mary Stubendauch, Lizzie Wilcox, Lucy Wilson.
[continued next page of 27 May 1898 article]
Seventh to Eighth Grade: Boys, Algie Benbow, Osborn Johnson; Girls, Clara Agrebb, Exa Gregg, Lizzie Grice, Lilla-
Graham McInnis, Kittie Stuart, Clara Wetter, Lena Wetter, Lila-Graham McInnis was not present at the last
examination, but, having taken the highest stand while at school, she was promoted on account of general
excellence. Ernest Etttle [sic?], Ozella Doremus (conditioned), Charles Gooch, Fannie McMorries, Kitsey Sims,
Bernard Warren, Allen Wilcox.
Eighth to Ninth Grade: Esther Boatwright, Edna Christian, Josie Robinson, Mamie Sims, Vivienne Webb, Edna
Zuber, Rbert [sic] Batte, Claude Bell, Stuart Harris, Willie Higgs, John W. Payne.
Ninth to Tenth Grade: Cora Griffin, May Belle Hortman, Emma Hollmann, May Pitts, Maggie Pitts, Alberta Paris
(conditioned), Marie Shields, Waldine Sanders, Emily Thomas, Aubra Taber, Hattie Webb and Alice Weddington.
[Eagle, 27 May 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, May 30, 1898, twenty-five years ago:)
Professor John A. Moore left yesterday for Mexia.
Prof. W. A. Watkins left yesterday for North Texas.
Mrs. M. W. Sims returned from Dallas yesterday.
Sergeant Cox was in from the Brazos Bottom yesterday.
Misses Tomocla and Ross Shields left yesterday for Jackson, Miss.
They may have the Spaniards bottled, but say, have they got them corked?
Misses Mary and Nora Francis of Cottonwood were in the city yesterday.
H. J. McNair is leveling up and beautifying the city park in good shape.
Miss Alice Johnson’s school at Prospect closed Friday after a most satisfactory term.
Mrs. George McMichael and Mrs. D. A. McDonald are visiting in Millican.
R. Blatherwick has returned from a prospecting trip to North Texas better pleased with Bryan than ever. He
visited Greenville and Sulphur Springs.
R. P. Gibbs returned to Waco Thursday morning after a visit to his brother, W. F. Gibbs, of Bryan and to relatives
at Madisonville.
Sampson and Schley appear to have gone into the bottling business of a large scale at Santiago de Cuba,
according to the enterprising newspaper reports.
Mayor C. A. Adams has an interview in the Dallas News of May 24, sent from Fort Worth, in which he declares his
preference for Sayers for governor and expresses the hope that the coming president of the A. and M. will be the
right man in the right place.
[Eagle, 30 May 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, May 31, 1898, twenty-five years ago:)
W. R. Wyse is in Austin this week.
Capt. J. J. Adams spent Sunday in Dallas.
Billy Morgan was here from Reliance yesterday.
Rev. J. C. Mickle arrived yesterday from Hockley.
Prof. J. T. McGee was here from Kurten yesterday.
The Methodist Sunday school picnic will be held Friday east of the city.
Mrs. H. Trent and daughter, Miss Hattie M. Trent, left last night for Clarendon.
J. A. Gibbs, a brother of W. F. Gibbs, came up from Houston Sunday and went over to Madisonville.
Dr. George Lee, who has been sick the past two weeks at the residence of D. M. Dansby, is still quite ill.
Professor T. S. Minter went to Calvert yesterday.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Campbell, a son.
Walter Hassell of Dallas is visiting Bryan friends.
Colonel J. C. Harrison was in from College yesterday.
Marvin Baker is able to be out after quite a severe illness.
Col. Watterson sent his son to war instructing him to “enlist as a private and fight like the devil.”
Rev. J. R. Cochran announces that he will begin reival [sic] services at the Methodist church Wednesday, June 8.
Mrs. H. Rhode will give a tea Friday afternoon from four to six o’clock for the benefit of the Ladies Aid Society of
the Baptist church.
Ordiary [sic] crimes and sensations are boiled down closely these times by managing editors whose noses are
elevated for war news only.
If Schley really said it, and Cervera really is bottled up, we ought to hear the cheerful pop of some 13-inch, steel
corks and the gurgle of drowning Spaniards in a few days.
[Eagle, 31 May 1923]
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25 yrs----Wed, may 26
About 30 Bryan Rotarian left this morning for Brenham where they were guests of the Rotary club there
for luncheon and were to put on the program of entertainment.
At a combined meeting of the two Baptist freshman Sunday school classes, Rev. and Mrs. R. L. Brown by
members of the classes in appreciation of their work and guidance during the past year. This was the last regular
meeting of the classes for the school year.
W. C. Stuart and Richard Grant have accepted positions with the M. H. James Drug company. Sam
Downard, who has been front man for several years, with Mr. Stuart will go to the new branch store on North
Main while Mr. Grant will succeed to front place at the Rexall store.
Mrs. Elbert West and Mrs. Sol West and daughter Mabel of Uvalde will arrive for a two weeks visit with
their sisters, Mrs. John E. Astin and Mrs. Mabel Castles.
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25 yrs—thurs, may 27
Bryan boys and girls who will _______________________________ at commencement this year are Miss
________________________________________ at _____ university, Miss ____________________________
Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Victor R. ______ have let ________________________________ bungalow on _____
______ street.
Friends in Bryan of Rob Gordon have received invitations to attend the graduating exercises of the
Houston high school of which he is one of the graduates. His grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. W. _. Saunders.
By walloping Texas university 5-3, Baylor __________ strongest claimant for the southwest conference
baseball championship.
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25 yrs—fri, may 28
Dr. Frederick Ely of Austin gave the address at the Bryan high school commencement exercises.
Members of the senior class receiving diplomas were Corrine Andrews, Rosa Cortemeglia, Avis Cummings, Milton
_. Dansby, Mary-Lilly Fountain, James Garland, Sanford Gibbs, Monroe Griffin, Helen Hald, Ralph Howell, Frank
Keneeny, Rae King, Bernard Langford. Allie Locke, Merle Minkert, Mildred Meredith, Louis Pistole, Emma Mae
Robertson, Gladys Royall, Lucille Beardino, Leona Scott, Willie Sebasta, Gertrude Sims, Patti Sims, Allie Smith,
Frances Taylor, Vera Vance, Lyndal Ward, Curtis Wilcox, Mervin Wallace, Ophelia Wilcox, Harvey Weddington,
Martha Williams, Lyndal Young, Fred Zak. Honor students were Avis
Honor students were Avis Cummings, Ralph Howell, Gertrude Sims, Alice Smith, Frances Taylor and Fred
Zak.
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25 yrs—sat, may 22
Allen Academy placed third in the national track inter-scholastic meet at the university ______________.
Chris Cortemeglia broke the _______ record in the javalin toss with a heave of 186 [? The ‘1’ is clear ] feet and 6
inches.
Rev. S. McCl______ of ___ck___ville, who has been visiting at the home of his daughter, Mrs. _. _.
______, left for Normangee to visit another daughter, ________________. He was here for the graduation of his
____daughter, Miss Merle Minkert.
Miss L. ________ ________ is a guest in the home of Dr. and Mrs. _. _. Wallace, _____ to _____ the
graduation of her son, Louis Bistole, a member of the Bryan high school senior class.
Miss Ruby Boriskie will leace ___________ to visit with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and mrs. J. H. _____.
25 yrs---mon, may 17
The May Fete given recently under the auspices of the Bryan Parent-Teachers Association was declared
the success of the year. Mrs. W. S. Howell, general president; Mrs. J. B. Beers, president of the east side; and
Mrs. E. H. P. Bain, president of the west side, left nothing undone to contribute to the success of the affair.
Rev. L. L. Lloyd, pastor of the M__shan Methodist church of Houston will preach the baccalaureate
sermon for Bryan high school next Sunday morning at the First Methodist church.
Dr. E. Y. Mullins of Louisville, Ky, was unanimously reelected president of the Southern Baptist
Convention at the opening of its 75 meeting at Kansas City today.th
Miss Lydia Belle Pipkin, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. J. J. Pipkin, is the only girl from Bryan graduating from
Baylor college at Belton this year.
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25 yrs—tues, may 18
Mr. and Mrs. _________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________.
______________________________________ who _________________________________ in the first
annual ___________ spelling match held at _______________________ were ___________________________
____________________________________________________ Sanders.
Rev. and Mrs. _. _oyla ____ _______, ________________________________________ Bible went to
_______________ baseball ____, _____________________ Birata, and to enjoy the May _______.
___________ Waldrop will attend the _________ of the Texas Retail Clothiers Associations, of which Mr.
________________ is president, at Galveston.
Dr. and Mrs. E. _. _umbert will go to Austin tonight for a visit.
25 yrs---sat, may 8
C. L. Eden has leased the J. Allen Myers three story building on South Main street and will move his
present grocery and market to the new location. He also will install a complete cold storage plant.
The Methodist revival has closed with 20 new members added. Rev. Ira F. Key of Cameron was the
evangelist.
Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Graham, Mrs. J. M. Dunn, C. E. Jenkins, and Judge John _. Hamilton left yesterday for
San Marcos by automobile to attend the state fireman’s convention.
Miss Dovie Crenshaw, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. W. N. Crenshaw of Bryan and W. C. Nichols, also of
Bryan were united in marriage at the home of the bride’s parents on Saturday evening, May 5, with Rev. R. L.
Brown officiating.
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25 yrs, mon, may 9
The 11 annual convention of the League of Texas Municipalities got under way here today with Mayorth
Tyler Haswell and Dean F. C. Bolton of Texas A. & M. college welcoming the delegates.
Miss Emma Mae Robertson was winner in a May queen contest held at the high school and will be
crowned queen of the May Day pageant on the R. C. Allen lawn next Saturday. She had 668 votes to 331 for
Miss Katherine Higgs, who was runnerup.
Frank Clarke of Washington, D. C., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. T. K. Lawrence. He was reared in Bryan.
Mrs. J. A. M____n has gone to Laredo to visit her sister, Mrs. Paul Swancoat.
T. P. Hall of Steep Hollow was in Bryan yesterday.
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, June 1, 1898, 25 years ago:)
News was received here early last night stating that Mr. Charles Knoblauch and Miss Lelia Kernole were married at
8 o’clock p. m. at the home of G. C. Cabeen, station agent at Courtney, Rev. McCarty performing the ceremony.
They then went to Houston.
Rev. Catlett Smith, Baptist minister in charge at Hubbard City, paid the Eagle office a pleasant call yesterday. In
company with Mrs. Smith they visited Mrs. Smith’s sister, Mrs. J. C. Freeman of Wickson community and Mr.
Smith preached at Wickson church Sunday and Sunday night.
Charlotte Crites of Angleton was here Saturday from Angleton on route to visit his mother in Grimes county before
enlisting for the war with a Brazoria county cavalry company.
The public exercises of the 13 annual meeting of the alumni association of the A. & M. College will be held atth
8:30 p. m. June 6, beginning with a welcome address by the president and by Cadet G. L. Sneed; response by Dr.
F. R. Rose of Waco, president of the association.
The Eagle is requested to announce that the Brazos county singing convention will meet at Cottonwood Saturday
before the third Sunday in June, which is June 18. There will be a two-day meeting with dinner on the ground,
both days.
[Eagle, 1 June 1923]
(Taken form the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, June 2, 1898, 25 years ago:)
Si Packard went to Ennis yesterday.
Pitt Barnes was in the city yesterday.
Gus Stevener was in from Kurten yesterday.
Limestone county Populists have put out a full county ticket.
Prof. A. L. Banks was in from College Station yesterday.
Miss Bessie Ross is visiting Mrs. H. H. Harrington at College.
Miss Mary M. Spann of Millican was in the city yesterday.
Waco doesn’t work her electric lights any more on moonlight nights.
Sim J. Saunders, a Navasota attorney, suicided Sunday by taking morphine.
Mrs. John McCorquodale returned from San Antonio and Hondo City yesterday.
Miss Annie Davis arrived from Waco yesterday and is the guest of her sister, Mrs. H. E. White.
Louis Fuller went to Calvert yesterday to attend the Red Men’s big celebration there last night.
The Sherman volunteers for the Galveston regiment passed through the city last night 100 strong.
The liquor dealers of the county propose to build a $5,000,000 battleship and present it to the government. The
movement started at Deadwood.
The Galveston News yesterday published a list of the names of every man enlisted from Texas in the war with
Spain. In Company C, Second Regiment, the names of the Bryan boys appear on the roll of honor.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry McElroy and Miss Schmidt, who have been on a trip to South Texas and Mexico, left yesterday
for their home in Palestine after a brief visit to Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Hollman.
[Eagle, 2 June 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, June 4, 1898, twenty-five years ago:)
A. W. Buchanan requests the Eagle to say that commencing today he will have charge of the circulation of the
Galveston News here and he asks the indulgence of any readers who may miss the paper for a few days until he
can familiarize himself with the list. The price of the News will be 75c a month or $8 a year.
J. W. Burrows of Allen farm was in the city yesterday.
Miss Toland of Chapel Hill is visiting Miss Harman.
Walter J. Coulter has gone to Little Rock and St. Louis.
Mr. and Mrs. Charley Knoblauch have returned from Houston.
Wm. Koppe was reported better yesterday after several days’ illness.
Beulah Mitchell left yesterday to visit his brother at Tehaucana.
Miss Laice Davis of El Paso is visiting Colonel and Mrs. M. W. Sims.
Miss Carrie Henderson of Dallas is visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Foster.
Tom McGill of Leon county was here yesterday, accompanied by his son.
Mrs. R. R. Easley left yesterday for Sherman after a visit to Mrs. R. J. Ford.
Lon Erwin of Hearne has enlisted in the Galveston regiment with the Bremond company.
M. L. Wallace, J. W. Gregg and others are erecting a new residence for George Mawhinney east of the railroad.
Mrs. J. J. Adams returned from Dallas yesterday accompanied by her daughter, who has been attending Oak Cliff
College.
The annual Methodist Sunday school picnic was given yesterday and much enjoyed by those in attendance.
[Eagle, 4 June 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, June 5, 1898, twenty-five years ago:)
T. L. Grace went to Marlin yesterday.
The Eagle acknowledges an invitation to the fifteenth annual commencement exercises of the state university at
Austin, June 12-17.
The Eagle learns from College that the commencement ball, given by the corps of cadets will take place Tuesday
evening at 9:30 o’clock and all guests will be required to furnish admittance cards. It is highly probable that the
ball will take place in the new mess hall, which is rapidly approaching completion.
Manager John B. Mike announces that he has engaged Herb’s Light guard band for a concert at the opera house
Wednesday night, June 8, from 8:30 to 10:30, after which they will play for a dance at the Academy of music
given complimentary by Mr. Mike to those attending the concert.
Miss Frances Parker entertained friends from the College at a card party Thursday evening. Eight couples were
present. Ices and cakes were served.
Mrs. I. E. Brooks is visiting in Navasota.
C. M. Camp came up from Navasota yesterday.
Mrs. A. B. Taylor returned from Hempstead yesterday.
Miss Edna Daffan of Ennis is visiting Miss Marie Adams.
Hon. A. F. Brigance of Navasota was in the city yesterday.
Miss Minnie Sillman of Austin is visiting Miss Pearl Weatherford.
Miss Mary Finch of Navasota is visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Carleton.
Captain George W. Smith was able to be out yesterday after two days’ illness.
[Eagle, 5 June 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, June 6, 1898 twenty-five years ago:)
Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Webb and Mrs. Calhoun arrived from San Antonio yesterday.
Dr. H. P. Williams of Bedias, North Grimes county, was a visitor to the city yesterday.
Dr. A. L. Mondrick, late of Cameron, has located in Bryan for the practice of his profession.
Mrs. M. L. Baldwin returned to Mexia yesterday after a visit to Mr. and Mrs. George McLendon.
Mrs. Beulah Cavitt and Misses Ruth and Florence Cavitt are visiting Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Collins.
The Epworth League will hold a business meeting at the Methodist church Monday night at 8 o’clock.
Constable J. P. Gilpin came in from Kurten yesterday with a negro convict for disturbing the peace.
Regular review of Bryan tent K. O. T. M., Monday night, June 6 , at 8 o’clock sharp. There will be work. Cometh
out all members.
Rev. D. A. Leak arrived yesterday from Kountze, Texas, and will take part in conducting the revival meeting now
going on at the Christian church during this week.
I. M. Cook of Steep Hollow, president of the Unity Musical Association, composed of singers from Brazos, Grimes
and Madison counties, was a visitor to the Eagle office yesterday.
Rev. B. H. Carroll arrived from Waco yesterday afternoon. He will preach the commencement sermon at College
this morning at 11 o’clock and at the Baptist church ____________ city tonight.
(Note—The issce [sic] of June 7, 1898 also contained a long story of A. & M. commencement, too detailed __ put
in this column. [sic]
[Eagle, 6 June 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, June 7, 1898, twenty-five years ago:)
Miss Kate Brietz has returned from Texarkana.
Miss Gussie Friley is visiting Miss Mary Bittie at College.
Mrs. B. N. Childress and Miss Daisy Turner of Terrell are visiting the family of Dr. J. W. Howell.
Mrs. C. A. Cavitt and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Cavitt of Wheelock are visiting Major Cavitt and family.
There was [sic] 4599 convicts in the Texas penitentiaries at Huntsville and Rush on May 1.
Mrs. Volney Cavitt arrived from Sherman yesterday, accompanied by her daughter, Miss Lizzie Cavitt, who has
been attending the North Texas Female College. They went to Wheelock.
A revival meeting will begin at the Methodist church Wednesday night, June 8. The pastor, Rev. J. B. Cochran,
will be assisted by Rev. C. A. Hooper, who will preach Wednesday evening. All are invited to attend. The pastor
is especially desirous of having a full attendance of the members of the church from the beginning to the close of
the meetings.
Sunday afternoon the Eagle re reporter [sic] witnessed a battle between an immense tarantula and a large bug
known as a turantula [sic] killer. The latter, which has some of the characteristics of the wasp, but is much larger
and of different color and and [sic] shape. It pursued the vicious looking tarantula which made several ineffectual
attempts to escape and finally they closed in mortal combat. The spider closed his long legs about the bug as if
to devour it, but it was a fatal clasp for the bug shot a long sting again and again into the vitals of the tarantula
until the latter loosed its hold, ceased to struggle and fell over dead. The victorious bug then flew away.
[Eagle, 7 June 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, June 8, 1898, twenty-five years ago:)
President Winston of the state university is a great admirer of Texas with her great proportions and unlimited
resources. He says he wants to see the University and the A. & M. College with 2,000 students each, and desires
to build up a closer relationship between the two institutions in order that they may be mutually benefited. He is
swinging the circle of all the educational centers and getting acquainted with the Texas people. He is a profound
scholar and a gentleman of most pleasing manners and address, one who will command attention and make
friends anywhere.
Dr. George T. Winston, president of the State University at Austin, is among the distinguished visitors attending
commencement. He says he is immensely pleased with the College and the great work it is doing and says the
institution has a grand future.
Profs. R. M. McDonald, J. M. Ferguson, Messrs. O. H. Sims, R. L. Pounds, A. P. Todd and sister, Miss Mamie Todd
and John Ferguson were here from the Bethel neighborhood yesterday.
[Eagle, 8 June 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, June 9, 1898, twenty-five years ago:)
C. W. Covington of Tabor was in the city yesterday.
W. T. Thurman of Macy was in the city yesterday.
C. E. Elliott of Cottonwood was in the city yesterday.
Miss Mabel White of Abilene is visiting Miss Mae Cole.
Miss Walsh of Abilene has been visiting Miss Parker this week.
Miss Myrtle Pendleton of Belton is the guest of Misses Coulter.
Guy M. Bryan left yesterday afternoon for South Texas.
Mrs. Clarke Winslow of Galveston is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walker.
Judge Spencer Ford and wife returned yesterday from the state convention of the Christian church at McKinney.
Agent W. S. Wilson reports cotton shipments to date, 28175 bales.
Hon. W. L. Dean returned to Madisonville yesterday after attending commencement. At the alumni banquet Mr.
Dean responded eloquently to a toast proposing “Gov. Ross an Educator.”
Jake Schwarz has just returned from Waco, where he will have the management of the leading opera house
during the coming season. He received the warmest congratulations from friends there, and made arrangements
to have work begun July on the improvements to be made in the house.
Mr. W. A. Harrison, valedictorian of the class at the A. & M. College, received many high compliments from
visitors on his address. Dr. George T. Winston, president of the state University, said more than once that it was
one of the most happy and appropriate speeches of that character he ever heard.
Dr. T. L. Todd of Harvey was in town yesterday.
George Anderson and Col. E. Peters, standard cotton bale missionaries, left yesterday for Waco and Hillsboro.
C. L. Baker’s barn burned last night. The fire boys did effective work in preventing a spread of the flames.
[Eagle, 9 June 1923]
(Taken from the files of The Bryan Daily Eagle, June 11, 1898, 25 years ago):
Mrs. B. F. Love and daughter, Miss Mary, returned to Franklin yesterday after a visit to Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Stuart.
The board of directors of the A. & M. College adjourned yesterday morning and the members returned to their
respective homes.
The best drilled man in the battalion at College this year was Sergt. C. K. Bowen of Company A. His home is in
North Galveston.
The early morning trains yesterday and both the day trains were crowded with students and visitors leaving the
A. & M. College.
The ball at the new mess hall at College Tuesday night was one of the most brilliant ever given at College. The
number of visitors was very large and the hall is doubtless one of the best in the state for dancing.
A notable point of interest regarding the A. & M. College commencement just over was that there were a greater
number of students in attendance at the close this year than there has been any year previously for six years.
C. E. Jenkins informs the reporter that the firemen still lack about $40 of having enough to pay for the fire horses
and harness which have just been received, and they will be glad to have some more subscriptions to cover the
deficit.
The handsoe [sic] black horses for the fire department arrived from Houston at an early hour yesterday morning
and were joyfully received by the firemen, some of whom had them out yesterday for exercise attached to the big
steam fire engine. They pulled the big machine around town at a brisk pace and with perfect ease.
[Eagle, 11 June 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle June 12, 1898, twenty-five years ago:)
Jeff Castles of Cottonwood was a visitor to Bryan yesterday.
Miss Mary Stella Sheppard is visiting Miss Carrie Graham, in Austin.
Miss Alice Davis of El Paso left yesterday after a pleasant visit to Colonel and Mrs. M. W. Sims.
Dr. C. S. Johnson of Navasota, is here attending his brother, Mr. W. A. Johnson, who was recently stricken with
paralysis.
The Eagle has received the following invitation: “Mr. and Mrs. Henry K. Harrison invite you to be present at the
marriage of their daughter, Mabel, to Mr. Thomas F. Castles, Wednesday afternoon June twenty-second, eighteen
hundred and ninety-eight, at three o’clock. St. Peters church, Brenham, Texas. A t home, Bryan, Texas.
A populist mass meeting was held at Prospect yesterday. W. J. Brogdon was elected county chairman and W. W.
Weaver secretary. Delegates were elected to the state and congressional conventions. No action was taken
regarding a county ticket at the present time, but it was determined to hold another convention after the state
convention to determine the course of the party in county politics. It was also resolved that a legislative
convention be held not later than August 5, to nominate a candidate for representative.
Johnny Collins, a young son of T. B. Collins, fell from a tree yesterday and broke one arm and split his lip so that
it had to be stitched up.
[Eagle, 12 June 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, June 13, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
R. M. Gordon was on the sick list yesterday.
Lucien Reed was in from the bottom yesterday.
Willie Johnson has returned from school at Bedford City, Virginia.
Mrs. F. M. Smith returned to Conroe Sunday after a visit to the family of R. M. Nall.
Misses Adelle, Alice and Wesa Weddington returned Sunday from Waco, where Miss Wesa has been attending
school.
Walter Wilson of Galveston is here visiting his parents, Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Wilson, accompanied by his friend,
Theodore G. Olmstere.
Prof. W. B. Philpott left yesterday for Corsicana, from which place he will go to Hillsboro to be married June 22.
Prof. Philpott and bride will remain at Corsicana during the summer.
J. M. Caldwell went to Dallas yesterday to buy wedding presents.
Misses Carrie and Bertha Horetzsky, Mary Stubenrauch and Lizzie Wilcox went down to Millican yesterday
afternoon to attend the 5 birthday celebration on of Master Emmett Scrimshire today.th
The Eagle has received the following: Mr. and Mrs. Dave Derden request you to be present at the marriage of
their daughter, Annie Margaret to William Bledsoe Philpott, Wednesday evening, June twenty-second, eighteen
hundred [sic] and ninety-eight, at eight-thirty o’clock. Methodist Church, Hillsboro, Texas.
Sheriff Nunn arrived Sunday from Hondo, Medina county, with Will Smothers, a negro, indicted by the last grand
jury on a charge of the murder of another negro named Tom Bishop. It was reported at the time that Bishop was
kicked to death by a mule.
[Eagle, 13 June 1923]
(Taken from the files of The Bryan Daily Eagle, June 15, 1898, twenty-five years ago:)
Sim Cooper was on the sick list yesterday.
Gary Smith left yesterday for Hubbard City.
David Shirley of Reliance, was in the city yesterday.
Miss Emily Tabor returned from a visit to Waco yesterday.
W. M. Foster has gone to attend the exposition at Omaha, Neb.
B. T. Kellett of the Kellett-Chatham Machine Company of Waco was in the city yesterday.
Rev. J. B. Cochran and C. A. Hooper are conducting a splendid meeting at the Methodist church. If you are not
attending be sure and do so.
Master George Brandon is visiting in Calvert.
Somebody was seen prowling around Judge Nall’s house last night in suspicious way while the family was at
church and was frightened away by the neighbors. Later a negro was arrested whose shoes it is claimed fit
perfectly the tracks made by the intruder.
J. Whitley, H. C. Seay, M. L. James and W. C. Isbelt were here from Madison county yesterday.
Peter Moore of Edge, was a visitor to the city yesterday.
An eight o’clock dinner party is always one of the most delightful of social affairs, for who is proof against the
influence of a tempting menu with a brilliant company present. It might well be thought that this form of
entertainment could hardly be improved upon by innovation, it were so like adding light to sunshine, but such is
not the case as was abundantly proven last evening by the progressive dinner party given by the progressive
dinner party given by Miss Wynifred Parker and Miss Frances Parker in honor of Miss Swearingen of San Antonio
and Miss Harrison of Paris. The menu was as follows: Peaches, broiled chicken, Saratoga chips, mushrooms,
chicken salad, tomatoes with mayonnaise dressing, pitted olives, wafers, chicken croquettes, French peas, peach
ice cream, cake, coffee and cheese. Those present were: Miss Swearinengen of San Antonio; Miss Harrison of
Paris; Miss Barton of Dallas, Miss Hill of Hempstead, Miss Henderson of Dallas; Miss Kate McKenzie, Maude
Wilson, Olive Wilson, Cole, White, Clarke, Smith, Wynifred and Frances Parker; Messrs. John M. Lawrence, T. K.
Lawrence, Dr. W. H. Oliver, Curtis Oliver; T. F. Castles, F. W. McConnico, John K. Parker, J. E. Butler, Seth
Mooring, Dan Sims, Geo. Smith, W. A. Harrison, John B. Wilson and R. M. Gordon.
[Eagle, 15 June 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, June 16, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
J. L. Hearne went to Cameron yesterday.
Squire J. M. Zimmerman of Kurten, was here yesterday.
Mrs. J. E. Josey of Huntsville is here visiting relatives.
Dr. T. H. Hairston left yesterday to spend some time in Marlin.
W. E. Saunders left last night to spend the summer at Warrenton Virginia.
Miss May Harrison returned to Paris yesterday after a visit to Miss Frances Parker.
I. M. Cook, who was in the city yesterday morning told the reporter that Prof. C. E. Bullock of Reliance has
recovered from being kicked out of his buggy by a horse last week. The animal kicked over the dashboard and
struck Prof. Bullock in the breast from the effect of which he was laid up for a few days.
J. R. Spiller of Rogers Prairie Leon county, was in the city yesterday, and said that the people up his way are very
anxious to have the toll bridge on the Navasota river at the crossing on the old San Antonio road made a free
bridge.
The Bryan and Navasota baseball teams played a game of bal [sic] here yesterday afternoon in which Bryan won
by a score of 12 to 7.
H. J. McNair went to Navasota yesterday.
Miss Neita Barton is ivisting [sic] in Navasota.
Miss Lila Swearingen left for her home in San Antonio yesterday, after a pleasant visit to Miss Wynifred Parker.
In speaking of the recent commencement exercises at Baylor Female College the Bell County Democrat says:
“The Alumnae Association was addressed by F. Marion Law, son of Dr. F. M. Law, so well known to our people.
He made a fine address and showed elements of oratory worthy of the highest admiration. His speech was much
appreciated.”
[Eagle, 16 June 1923]
(Taken from the files of The Bryan Daily Eagle, June 18, 1898, Twenty-five years ago:)
Mrs. D. R. Knox is visiting in Ennis.
Prof. T. S. Minter went to Marlin yesterday.
Ben Ettleson returned from Waco yesterday.
J. W. Benson of Bethel, was in the city yesterday.
Mrs. H. R. Davison returned to Houston yesterday.
Miss Janie Lewis of Millican was in the city yesterday.
Mrs. Helen Mathis left for a visit to her sister, Mrs. R. Y. King, at Belton.
Capt. R. T. Boyle and granddaughter, Miss Ella Ray Boyle, are visiting in Marlin.
Miss Doney Somers and Miss Zetta Oderdolz returned to Calvert yesterday after a visit to Mrs. H. Kernole.
Mrs. H. E. White and Mrs. George S. Hoke left on the morning train yesterday for St. Louis, from which place Mrs.
White will go to Columbia, S. C.
S. D. Statler and son, late of Hunt county, have contracted for the Madisonville and Bryan star route mail service
to take effect July 1 .st
Mr. J. S. Palmer of the Madisonville Meteor ‘phoned the Eagle yesterday that he had just returned from a trip over
Madison county, and that he found magnificent crops every where. Corn is made and cotton prospects are as
fine as ever known.
Dr. A. J. Splain late of Washington, La., has located in Bryan and will office at the drug store of Sam B. Wilson &
Co. The Eagle welcomes Dr. Splain to Bryan.
[Eagle, 18 June 1923]
(Taken from the files of The Bryan Daily Eagle, June 19, 1898, 25 years ago:)
Ross Montgomery has returned to Galveston.
J. S. Francis of Cottonwood, was to the city yesterday.
County Clerk McMichael has just recovered from a week’s illness.
Mrs. Sandle of Wellborn visited Mrs. Barrow here yesterday.
Dr. Drummond and brother were here from Cottonwood yesterday.
Mrs. Frank Denison and daughter are visiting the family of H. E. Peverley.
Miss Emma Wooten returned from Wellborn yesterday accompanied by Mrs. J. P. Porter.
Miss Mary Finch returned to Navasota yesterday after a pleasant visit to Mrs. J. R. Carlton.
The county board of examiners composed of Major W. A. Banks, Prof. C. E. Bullock and Miss Gertrude Nall are
conducting a two days examination at the courthouse. There are nine white and three colored applicants for
teachers certificates before the board.
Prof. R. H. Price, horticulturist at the A. and M. College, has shipped a carload of Irish potatoes to Denver,
Colorado. The experiment is made to ascertain the profit in raising early Irish potatoes for market in Brazos
county.
Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Rhodes entertained the younger set most delightfully last evening in compliment to Misses
Edith Rhodes and Aubra Tabor. The feature of the evening was a game called “A Test of Roses,” in which the
contestants were tried on their ability to distinguish from the odor.
W. H. Minkert suffered a stroke of paralysis effecting his right side. He fell on the way from town and had to be
carried home yesterday.
Miss Allie Saunder entertained last evening at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Saunders in
compliment to Miss Myrtle Pendleton of Belton. Dancing, card playing and conversation were the diversions and
enjoyed to the fullest extent.
[Eagle, 19 June 1923]
(Taken from the files of The Bryan Eagle, June 20, 1898, twenty-five years ago:)
R. H. Seale and little son were here today from Benchley.
Miss Elizabeth West returned from Austin yesterday.
Major and Mrs. J. J. Mistrot returned home yesterday from Navasota.
The Brazos County Singing association convened in annual session at Cottonwood church Sunday with probably
six hundred present. The association was called to order by Captain W. H. Wiley, acting president. S. F. Harlan
delivered the address of welcome after which songs were lead by C. E. Whittington of Reliance; prayer by J. W.
Fuller, Albert Bullock was appointed secretary. Ben Wiley, A. P. Todd, W. H. Wiley of Bethel and Robt. O’Rear of
Cottonwood lead songs. Will Terry of Steep Hollow; R. M. Nash of Edge and Joe Thomas of Cottonwood were
elected a committee on program. Below is a list of delegates: Tabor—E. Thompson, T. McCallum, T. Conway,
Misses Kittie Fuller and Effie Conaway. Bright Light—T. Dyess, A. W. Dyess, Misses Maggie Holland and Malinda
Dyess. Thompson Creek—W. E. Conway, J. A. Henry, J. H. Young, H. O. Conway, E. C. Dulaney, Misses Rena
Meads, Eula Henry, Ada Conway, Lillie Wadsworth, Maggie Dehart. Bethel—B. H. Wiley, Misses Mamie Todd,
Fannie McCling. Rock Prairie—A. J. Tabor, G. C. Royder anad [sic] P. L. Barron. Cottonwood—Misses Blanche
Hickman, Dollie Elliott, Mattie Zimmerman, J. O. Fuller, C. M. Turner. Alternates, Miss Nora Thomas and J. M.
Hickman. Tryon Hall—Misses Emma Cloud, T. A. Cloud, T. A. Tobias, alternates, Miss Ollie Wilson, L. E. Edge.
Wixon—Misses Georgia White, Pearl Beard; alternates, J. W. Beard, Miss Jennie Freeman. Reliance—Miss Mattie
Bullock, Sidney Smith, Albert Bullock; alternates, Eugene Shealey, Misses Minnie Morgan and Paralie Jones.
Officers elected were: C. E. Whittington, president; M. H. Wiley, vice president; Albert Bullock, secretary, Joe
McGee speaker for the next meeting.
[Eagle, 20 June 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, June 21, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Miss May Cole gave a Mexican supper complimentary to Miss Mabel White.
Henry Foster, son of Col. L. L. Foster, president of Texas A. and M. College, is visited by parents.
Prof. C. C. Todd of A. and M. College is appointed school lieutenant.
Prof. W. B. Philpott returned from Corsicana where he was married to Miss Annie Derden of Hillsboro.
T. B. Castle left for Brenham to be married to Miss Harrison.
Louis Mitchell and little girl were thrown out of his gig and hurt while returning from church.
Miss Eva Sandle returned to Millican yesterday after a visit to Mr. and Mrs. G. W. McMichael.
Mrs. R. B. Easley returned to Galveston yesterday.
G. E. Whittington of Reliance was in the city yesterday.
John Payne of Payne Prairie was in town yesterday.
Miss Alice Dunlay returned to Millican yesterday.
Darby Cahill was in from the bottom yesterday.
E. B. Lomax was sick yesterday.
The following persons have been granted teachers certificates: First grade, Miss Fannie Morgan of Navasota;
second grade, Misses Lillie Thibadeaux Lula Pate, Callie Lewis, Jennie Lewis, Charlotte O. Staddard, Mollie
Higgs; third grade, Mrs. Cora W. Hamilton. W. H. Williams, colored, was granted a second grade and Jesse
Williams, colored, a third grade.
[Eagle, 21 June 1923]
(Taken from the files of The Bryan Daily Eagle, June 22, 1898, twenty-five years ago today).
Miss Cora Coe united in marriage to George Roselle Thornton, in Chicago.
Prof. R. H. Price sent to The Daily Eagle a sample of the peaches being shipped to Houston from College
orchards.
Chairman J. W. Blake left today for Galveston to attend Democratic meet.
The colored people are preparing to hold a celebration June 30.
Ab Andrews and family, Claud Smith, W. B. Williams, Jim Wells and family, Tom Strauther, J. A. O. Winn, Aaron
Folsom and Abe Shannon are among those who have been here from Madison county this week, trading.
Andrew Holliday was here from Millican yesterday, trading.
Dave Wolf has gone to New York.
Mrs. W. G. Milroy was here from Navasota yesterday.
Mrs. H. Kernole and daughter are visiting in Brookshire.
Rev. J. A. Wadsworth of Thompson’s creek was in the city yesterday.
[Eagle, 22 June 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, June 24, 1898, 25 years ago.)
Prof. J. T. McGee was in town yesterday. Miss Lottie Hearn is visiting in San Marcos.
Rufe Connor of Waco was in the city yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. James H. Webb and daughter are visiting in Caldwell.
Mrs. D. B. Knox has returned from a visit to Ennis.
Mrs. Harrison of College was the guest of Mrs. W. H. Webb yesterday.
Mrs. W. S. Adams of Ennis is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Cole.
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley left yesterday for Hubbard City.
Dr. H. V. Philpott, Mrs. Nannie Philpott, Miss Josie Clark, and Prof. Tilson and Todd returned yesterday from the
Philpott-Derden wedding at Hillsboro.
Mrs. Maggie Hemphill arrived yesterday from Smithville on a visit to relatives in this county.
Calvin Williamson and Jim Burney were here from Madison county yesterday.
G. A. Glenn and S. S. Kennedy were here from Stone City yesterday
Will Zulch of Will Hole was in the city yesterday.
Wm. Koppe was reported quite sick again yesterday.
W. C. Newman of Macey was in the city yesterday.
Captain Bob Adams of Mudville was here yesterday.
[Eagle, 24 June 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, June 25, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Prof. J. T. McGee was in town yesterday.
Miss Lottie Hearn is visiting in San Marcos.
Rufe Connor of Waco was in the city yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. James H. Webb and daughter are visiting in Caldwell.
Mrs. D. B. Knox has returned from a visit to Ennis.
Mrs. Harrison of College was the guest of Mrs. W. H. Webb yesterday.
Mrs. W. S. Adams of Ennis is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Cole.
Dr. H. V. Philpott, Miss Nannie Philpott, Miss Josie Clark, and Profs. Tillson and Todd returned yesterday from the
Philpott-Derden wedding at Waco.
Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Stanley left yesterday for Hubbard City.
Squire Quinn, wife and daughter, Misses Mary and Ada Neeley, Miles Vann, Dave Wells, George and John Thomas
were here from Grimes county yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Hood of Groesbeck are visiting in Bryan.
A. S. Blumenthal and wife returned to Navasota yesterday.
The democrats of precinct No. 4 met in convention at the court house Thursday, June 23, for the purpose of
electing delegates to the county convention. The meeting was called to order by Chairman L. McInnis. Judge W.
H. Hall was elected temporary chairman and A. J. Buchanan and Malcolm Carnes elected secretaries. Motion
carried that a committee be appointed to select delegates to the county convention. Dr. Geo. Tabor, D. V.
Hudson and Jas. Ford were appointed. The committee appointed to select delegates to the county convention
made the following report which was adopted: A. G. Board, J. A. Hester, John Q. Tabor, Robert Astin, Mark
Wilcox, W. H. Nall, L. L. McInnis, V. B. Hudson, L. D. McGee, A. L. Dunnica, S. M. Derden, J. W. Leigh, J. S. Ford,
Malcolm Carnes, G. R. Tabor, G. C. McLendon, Gib Foster, Charles Gainer, F. M. Law Jr., R. J. Ford, Jim
Dobrovolney, W. S. Howell, Walter Wipprecht, G. C. Parson, and A. J. Buchanan. Judge W. H. Nall was elected
precinct chairman for the ensuing two years.
[Eagle, 25 June 1923] [some items are repeated from previous day’s column-some with slight variations]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, June 26, 1898, 25 years ago.)
John A. Baker left yesterday for San Antonio where he will be married to Miss Lilie Polk on next Tuesday.
L. M. Cook of Steep Hollow visited the Eagle yesterday.
Misses Idelette and Virginia West returned from Cincinnati yesterday where they have been for a year.
O. C. Utsey was in town yesterday.
M. G. Buchanan was in Bryan yesterday.
R. H. Seale was a visitor from Benchley yesterday.
Miss Florence Harman is visiting in Palestine.
Gus Stevener was here from Kurten yesterday.
Dave Holland or Reliance was in the city yesterday.
Mike Hannifin and Darby Cahill were Bryan visitor yesterday.
[Eagle, 26 June 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, June 27, 1898, 25 years ago.)
Gen. H. B. Stoddard has just returned from a tour of inspection at Camp Alger, Chickamauga, Mobile, and
Galveston.
Mrs. W. S. Howell spent several days in Brenham last week as recording secretary of the Baptist State Sunday
School Convention.
John Newsome gave a big dinner at his home in the Brazos bottoms Sunday.
The firemen received their new chemical engine yesterday.
Dr. O. S. Johnson returned to Navasota yesterday after a visit to his brother W. A. Johnson.
Mrs. W. B. Scrimshire returned to Millican yesterday accompanied by Misses Carries and Bertha Horetsky and
Gertrude Evans.
Misses Bessie and Robbie Seale of Benchley are visiting Misses Viviene and Ruby James.
Davis Garth went to Waco yesterday.
Mrs. C. M. Camp is visiting in Navasota.
Miss Hattie Lou Hudson is visiting in Calvert.
Ed Crenshaw has gone on a visit to Jacksboro, Texas.
Miss Marie Mistrot returned from a visit to Marlin yesterday.
[Eagle, 27 June 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, June 28, 1898, 25 years ago.)
J. M. Gates has returned from Leon county.
Miss Jessie Johnson has returned from Fort Worth.
Will Millican came up from Millican yesterday.
W. H. Allpin, A. Viser, Ed Viser, and Dr. George E. Clothier came over from Madisonville yesterday.
Miss Nellie Smith entertained the young folks last night at the home of her parents, Capt. and Mrs. Geo. W.
Smith.
Rev. C. P. Fountain returned from Harvard University yesterday where he was recently awarded the degree as A.
M. in literature and languages.
Prof. C. C. Todd of College has gone to Leavenworth, Kansas, to stand an examination.
[Eagle, 28 June 1898]
(Taken from the files of The Bryan Daily Eagle, June 29, 1898, twenty-five years ago today).
Mrs. Ellen McMorris went to Corsicana yesterday.
T. B. Gillespie left yesterday for Galveston and Uvalde.
Last evening at the home of her parents, Judge and Mrs. J. W. Doremus, Miss Ozelle Doremus, entertained young
friends.
Members of the Free Baptist congregation and Sunday school were pleasantly entertained last night by Mr. and
Mrs. J. B. Reed.
Mr. and Mrs. Mal Webb of El Paso are visiting Mr. Webb’s mother, Mrs. W. H. Webb, and other relatives.
Walter Wipprecht returned home yesterday from Austin.
Misses Alice Bonneville and Louise Mendola, are visiting in Galveston.
Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Parker have gone to Manitou, Col.
Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Zuber have gone to Grime county.
[Eagle, 29 June 1923]
(Taken from the files of The Bryan Daily Eagle, June 30, 1898, twenty-five years ago today).
Miss Ollis Jowers is visiting in Corsicana.
Miss Mamie Upright is visiting friends in Providence.
Miss Fannie Odom of Macy is visiting relatives here.
Mrs. Snowwhite returned to Calvert yesterday after a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Richard Bailey.
Little Misses Nobie and Fina Cleveland went to Marlin yesterday after spending some time with their
grandparents, Major and Mrs. J. J. Mistrot.
Dr. T. H. Hairston returned to Marlin yesterday.
Misses Mabel and Ada Board and Mattie Dodson left yesterday to visit friends at Wheelock.
Mrs. Beulah Marsh and children are visiting in Marlin.
Miss Cordia Fletcher has gone to spend the summer at Nicholasville, Kentucky.
Mrs. Paul Gardner went to Calvert yesterday.
[Eagle, 30 June 1923]
[The following pages are typewritten pages microfilmed along with the newspapers. The pages are very hard to
read—sometimes impossible to read. New pages match new pages of original. The year of these items is uncertain.
Underlines will indicate portions that are unreadable. [sic] will be used for spelling errors, ?, and typos]
25 yrs---wed. june 16
Several days ago Percy Tardy, son of Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Tardy, injured the ankle of his left with a baseball bat while
at play. It later developed to be quite serious and the little fellow had to undergo an operation for it.
Miss Louise Cline is now at the Sargent Summer Camp at Petersboro, N. H. She expects to return home about July
1.
Mrs. Amanda Wright of Toronto, Canada, who has been in Bryan the past several months on a visit to her daughters,
Mrs. Howard Todd and Mrs. Milton Suber, will leave for her home this week end.
Miss Fern Dansby, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Dansby who is now at home for a short vacation after teaching in
the junior high school at Houston, will leave about July 1 for New York to spend the remainder of the summer at Columbia
University.
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25 yrs—thurs. june 17
A banquet complimentary to Dr. John A. Held, pastor of the First Baptist church, was given by the
membership of the church at Green Parrot Tea Room as a farewell preceding his departure to attend the World
Baptist Conference at Stockholm, Sweden.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Cook of Keota, Okla., are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Will S. Higgs
Charles Crawford will attend the six weeks summer school of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at the
Westinghouse Electrical Co., Philadelphia, Pa. He also will visit Chicago, New York, Washington and other places
of interest during the summer.
C. M. Bethany, principal of the Bryan West side school, is doing special summer work at Southern
Methodist university.
Misses Dorothy and Marie Graham and Kathleen Bullard have returned from a week’s visit to Mart and
Waco.
25 yrs, fri, june 18
Harold Sanders went to Hempteed [sic] yesterday to meet Mrs. Sanders who was returning from Houston
where she had been for a visit to her brother, Morgan Locke.
Mrs. R. H. Harrison and Miss Lucy Harrison left for Berkeley, Calif., where Miss Lucy will enter the
University of California for a six weeks summer course. Afterwards, they will tour California.
George Stephen has purchased the place on West 26 known as the old Posey home for a considerationth
of $2,000.
The school bond issue at Steep Hollow lost by five votes out of 83 cast. The issue was on a 50 cents tax
on the $100 assessment and was to build a school house of four rooms and an auditorium.
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25 yrs---sat, june 19
Announcement of an early prospect of motor car service between Bryan and College, the election of a
woman, Mrs. Lee J. Rountree, to the board of directors, and the discussion of plans for the sale of $35,000 for
builds at Allen Academy featured the session of the board of directors for the Chamber of Commerce today.
Officers elected for the W. Austin Chapter 87, Royal Arch Masons, are J. Linton Robertson, high priest; E.
W. Price, king; W. E. Lewis, scribe; J. N. Dulaney, treasurer; F. E. Lichte, secretary.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack T. Johnson and daughter Ruth have departed by auto for a ten day vacation trip to
West Texas.
Charles Pipkin, son of Rev. and Mrs. J. J. Pipkin who recently received his degree in law from the
University of Texas, has gone to Corpus Christi where he will be connected with one of the leading law firms of
that city.
25 yrs—thurs, june 3
Mr. Wilson Bradley and little daughter, Elizabeth Ann are in Comanche for a visit with her aunt, Mrs. J. W.
Scurry.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Tony Barcelona on May 30, a daughter, Nora Lee.
Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Cu___ and little daughter, Dorothy Louise, are leaving for a summer vacation with
friends and relatives in North Carolina.
Miss ____ Easters has returned from Colorado City where she taught school this year and will spend the
vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Easters at Kurten.
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25 yrs—fri, june 4
Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Roman have sold their home on East 24 street to Mrs. Alice Cole and have ____th
apartments with ___ _. H. Micker.
The First Baptist defeated the Free ______ _-2. The First Baptists scoring five _ the first inning as Spell
hit a homerun. Three more came in the _________________.
Miss ________ Boyes arrived from San Antonio where she has been attending school at Wessmoreland
and will spend the vacation days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Boyes.
Mr. and Mrs. George C. Foster [?] are leaving by car for a trip to _roy Colorado wher they will visit friends
for a month or six weeks.
25 yrs----mon, june 14
Misses Allie Montgomery, Nina Henry, Margaret Zuber, and Eva Stewart leave tonight for California where
they will attend summer school at the Univerisyt [sic] of California.
In a city commission meeting, streets ordered paved were Bryan street, 24 to 22 ; 29 street, Bryan toth nd th
Sterling; Sterling street, 28 to 29 .th th
Rev. R. L. Brown and several A. & M. students left today for Belton to attend the third annual Baptist
Students’ Conference.
Austin Stuart and Misses Annie May and Stella Stuart motored to Rosebud to meet Miss Mary Ellen Stuart
on her return from Brownwood where she attend [sic] Daniel Baker college.
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25 yrs—tues, june 15
Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Williamson have purchased the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Dishman in the Oak Grove
Addition.
B. F. K. Mullins has resigned as instructor in Civil Engineering at Texas A. & M. to accept a similar position
at Atlanta, Ga.
Dr. M. Lamar Jones, who with his bride, has recently come to Bryan from Atlanta, Ga., where he
graduated from the Georgia Dental college, went to Dallas where he will take the state dental examination.
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Priddy have returned from Dallas where they attended commencement exercises at
SMU. Their son, Ross, was a member of the graduating class, has a position with the Retail Credit Association of
Dallas for the summer.
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(Taken from the files of The Bryan Daily Eagle, July 5, 1898, 25 years ago):
W. R. Wyse returned from Austin yesterday.
Walter Wipprecht left yesterday for Waco and Corsicana.
Miss Frankie Armstrong went to Hearne yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. N. Williamson went to Calvert yesterday.
W. R. Sanders and family are visiting in Navasota.
Dr. Paul M. Raysor has gone to Toronto, Canada, to spend a fortnight.
Mrs. Elizabeth Woodal of Marshall is the guest of Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Wilson.
Mrs. Paul M. Raysor and children went to Chappell Hill yesterday.
Miss Della Snowwhite of Calvert is here visiting relatives and friends.
Mrs. A. F. Wilson left yesterday to spend the summer at Nashville, Tenn.
[Eagle, 5 July 1923]
(Taken from the files of The Bryan Daily Eagle, July 9, 1898, 25 years ago):
Miss Carrie Moseley and Sam Hunter went to Mumford yesterday.
Miss Marie Adams left yesterday to visit Miss Willie Bass at Longview.
Joe Parks arrived home yesterday.
Miss Macey Carr went to Hearne yesterday.
Misses Edna and Amber Nail and Mrs. Lee Mike went to Millican yesterday.
Misses Ada and Mabel Board and Miss Anna Dodson returned from Wheelock.
Marriage licenses: Horace Battle to Matilda Clark, Charlie Wells to Nellie Martin, Alen Clark to Annie Smith, and
Levi Adley to Elizabeth Gamon.
[Eagle, 9 July 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, July 10, 1898, 25 years ago.)
J. M. Caldwell was sick yesterday.
Mrs. Geo. R. Tabor visited Millican yesterday.
Prof. L. L. McInnis has been in Austin the past two days.
J. F. Parks and daughter, Miss Nannie, are in Wooten Wells.
Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Moore have gone to Washington and points east.
Mrs. Katie Stuart is visiting relatives at Wheelock.
J. C. Dillard of Dallas and Miss Leilia Conway of this city will be married this morning at 10:30.
[Eagle, 10 July 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, July 11, 1898, 25 years ago.)
Ben Ettleson visited Hearne Sunday.
A. D. McConnico spent Sunday in Houston.
Miss Bessie Wooten is visiting at Jewett.
Curtis Oliver is visiting his parents at Caldwell.
W. L. Turner has been on the sick list the past two days.
Mrs. J. L. Broach returned Sunday from a visit to Wellborn.
Mrs. W. Walter Smith left yesterday to visit relatives in Dallas.
W. F. Gibbs and Will Thomas have gone to the Patrick Lane reunion.
Mrs. L. L. Chance and children and Milze Durden have gone to Eureka Springs, Ark., for the summer.
Houston Cole and Tom Gustavus have gone to the Patrick Lane reunion.
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Buchanan visited Caldwell Sunday and returned, accomapnied [sic] by Dr. Allen of Belton.
Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Howell left yesterday to spend the summer at Battle Creek, Mich.
T. B. Gillespie arrived yesterday from San Antonio where he had spent two weeks.
[Eagle, 11 July 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, July 12, 1898, 25 years ago.)
L. B. Mendola spent Sunday and Monday in Galveston.
Mrs. J. W. Doremus and son Whit are visiting in Hearne.
Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Reed and Mrs. Collom of Texarkana are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wipprecht.
Mrs. J. A. Gammill returned to Calvert yesterday, accompanied by Miss Alice Myres and Master Duretz Bone.
Mrs. R. A. Stephenson and Mrs. S. S. Nelson, who have been visiting Capt. and Mrs. L. A. Sanders, left yesterday
for Hillsboro.
Dr. Paul M. Raysor returned yesterday from Toronto, Canada.
I. M. Cook of Steep Hollow called on the Eagle yesterday.
[Eagle, 12 July 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, July 13, 1898, 25 years ago.)
Mrs. J. W. Doremus and son Whit returned from Hearne yesterday.
Mrs. C. Falkner of Waco is visiting the family of Major Tabor.
Miss Garrett of Brenham is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Parks.
Mrs. R. L. Penn and children of Taylor are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wipprecht.
J. A. Myres and J. B. Priddy went to the Leon county reunion at Patrick Lake yesterday.
Mrs. George Brandon and son, George, have left to spend the summer in Colorado.
Walter J. Coulter has returned from a visit to Little Rock, Ark.
[Eagle, 13 July 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, July 14, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Prof. L. L. McInnis left yesterday to join his family at Forest, Miss.
Mrs. H. G. Rhodes left yesterday to spend a week in Marlin.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Knoblauch left yesterday for a visit to Falls county and Waco.
Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Fountain and Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Astin left last night to spend a month in Colorado.
Judge and Mrs. Spencer Ford entertained the young people in a delightful way last evening in compliment to Miss
Josie Ford Kendrick and miss Decima Kendrick.
[Eagle, 14 July 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, July 16, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
R. H. Seale was here from Benchley yesterday.
Dr. J. F. Eaves was her [sic] from Millican yesterday.
Constable Ed Farquhar was here from Wellborn yesterday.
Miss Louise Ettle left yesterday to visit in Houston and San Antonio.
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Carlton gave a patriotic party last night complimentary to Miss Leona Rhodes.
Judge Nail has returned from North Texas.
W. P. Connelly was on the sick list yesterday.
G. C. McClung was here from Iola yesterday.
Jim Mike was reported on the sick list yesterday.
Miss Katie Harris of Rusk is visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. T. James.
Dr. Gregory, Richard Nash, Peter Moore and J. E. Payne were here from Edge yesterday.
[Eagle, 16 July 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, July 17, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Mrs. D. L. McNeeley went to Calvest [sic] yesterday.
Mrs. D. D. Dawson and children left yesterday to visit in Waco.
Prof. R. F. Smith of College has just returned from the Panhandle.
Misses Maud and Fannie McMorries left yesterday to visit in Franklin.
Dr. W. D. Read, wife and daughter, returned to Texarkana yesterday after a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Walter
Wipprecht.
Marriage licenses: J. R. May to Sallie Casey, Anderson Mays to Della Hardin, J. C. Dillard to Leila Conway, J. W.
Peak to Kizzie Hanley, Charley Houges to Celey Lewis, Alfred McWilliams to Bettie Warren.
Mrs. Sarah Haswell returned from Dallas yesterday.
Mrs. Walter W. Smith returned from Dallas yesterday.
W. S. Howell was out yesterday after several days’ illness.
W. A. Dodson and family left yesterday to visit at Rutledge, Ga.
Mrs. A. S. Kelly of Houston is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Lomax.
A. M. Waldrop, Frank Clarke, Frank Clarke, Tom Lawrence and George Smith went to Marlin last night.
[Eagle, 17 July 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, July 18, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Mrs. S. L. Scott is visiting in Dallas.
Mrs. Harry Dillishaw is visiting in Dallas.
Sheriff T. C. Nunn went to Franklin today.
W. R. Thomas was on the sick list yesterday.
T. B. Martin of Bethel was a visitor to the city yesterday.
W. C. Colson and J. N. Mize were here from Iola yesterday.
Mrs. J. B. Buchanan returned from a visit to Wellborn yesterday.
John H. Royder and Ed Farquhar were here from Wellborn.
Mrs. Paul M. Raysor and children returned from Chapell Hill Sunday.
Mrs. L. B. Dansby and Mrs. C. J. Martin left yesterday to visit in Louisiana.
Miss La Dora Nance of Dallas is the guest of her sister, Mrs. W. Walter Smith, at the home of Mrs. W. H. Webb.
W. W. Gainer went to Marlin Sunday.
Miss Sallie Hanneman is visiting in Wellborn.
J. M. Slaughter of Edge was a visitor to the city yesterday.
Albert Hanneman and Miss Alma Mize were married Sunday night at the residence of the bride’s parents, Mr. and
Mrs. D. M. Mize, Rev. J. B. Cochran officiating.
V. C. Marek and family are in Brenham.
Miss Mary Allen of Waco is visiting her sister, Mrs. A. J. Buchanan.
A. M. Carlton of Crockett is here visiting his brother J. R. Carlton.
[Eagle, 18 July 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, July 19, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Dr. R. H. Wilson of Kurten was here yesterday.
Miss Nellie Smith and Josie Clarke are visiting in Waco.
J. E. Tobias of Kurten was a caller at the Eagle office yesterday.
Miss Maggie Holden of Tabor was a visitor to the city yesterday.
Mrs. W. S. South returned from Houston and Navasota yesterday.
Rev. J. B. Cochran went to Hockley yesterday to assist in a revival meeting.
Rev. Sandel of Millican will preach at the Methodist church here Sunday night.
Coon Williams and J. W. Benson were in from Harvey yesterday.
Eugene Reynolds of Hempstead [sic] were [sic] married early yesterday afternoon at the home of the bride’s
mother by Rev. J. B. Cochran.
Mrs. H. G. Rhodes and Misses Kate and Fances [sic] Parker returned from Marlin yesterday accompanied by W.
W. Gainer and John B. Hines.
[Eagle, 19 July 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, July 20, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
J. S. Mooring went to Marlin yesterday.
Mrs. S. T. Cooke returned from Marlin yesterday.
Miss Irma Macom and Miss Lena Jackson returned to Caldwell yesterday after a visit to Mr. and Mrs. A. J.
Buchanan.
Barring the possibility of another yellow fever scare and quarantine, Bryan will just sail in a business way this
year.
W. A. Johnson who suffered a stroke of paralysis some time since, is now able to be out riding.
[Eagle, 20 July 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, July 21, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Miss Lula Hardy is visiting in Kosse.
William Andrews of Bethel was here yesterday.
John Shepherd of Kurten was in town yesterday.
J. W. Acuff and George B. Douthit were here from Bethel yesterday.
Dr. Jones and Dr. Todd of the Bethel neighborhood were in town yesterday.
J. B. Lloyd of Macey was here yesterday and called on the Eagle.
Messrs. J. H. Phillips and A. D. Robinson of Wixon were callers at the office yesterday.
Prof. J. H. Connell and E. J. Kyle have returned from a farmers institute at Georgetown.
Joe Saladino is curing 950 pounds of tobacco from his crop and it [sic] well pleased with the experiment.
[Eagle, 21 July 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, July 23, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Miss Nettie Scott is visiting in Dallas.
Olan Sanders went to Waco Sunday.
H. Rypinski went to New York yesterday.
Hamp Buchanan went to Navasota yesterday.
Mrs. D. Giles of Cypress is visiting her mother, Mrs. R. V. Hardy in Bryan.
Prof. S. H. Hickman spent Sunday at home.
The fact the average man has a regrettable lack of interest in the problems that face our municipal and county
governments does not in any degree remove the individual responsibility in the matter. It is a frequent
occurrence to hear someone, in referring to the city or county comment of what “they” are doing as if “they”
might be somebody a thousand miles away, instead of being mere men, even as you and I. No set of officials can
make a city or country or state --- it is the individual citizens who have the power to make the future of any
community, and that future will be determined wholly by the actions of its individual citizens. That is a
responsibility that comes to us along with the privileges of democratic government, and it is a responsibility that
cannot be evaded, though the time seems to have arrived when it is often partially or wholly neglected. You and
I have as much responsibility for the future of our community, for the building of its roads and the maintenance
of the highest standards in its schools and other institutions as any of the officials whom we have named to
represent us, and the sooner we recognize that fact and take more interest in the matter the better it will be for
all of us.---Navasota Examiner-Review
[Eagle, 23 July 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, July 24, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
C. B. Beck went to Corsicana Monday night.
August Prinzel was here from Kurten yesterday.
Joe Mustachia went to Fort Worth Monday night.
Mrs. V. C. Marek and children have returned from Brenham.
Judge J. W. Moore of the Brazos Bottom has gone to Corsicana.
Mrs. T. J. Bedford and children left Monday night for New York.
A. D. Dock and little son Willie were visitors to our city Monday.
Mrs. John Zimmerman left yesterday for Marlin.
Mrs. J. Webb Howell returned from Mexia yesterday.
Mrs. J. R. Nichols of Greenville is visiting Mrs. F. L. Garth.
Miss Zenobia Daniels, who is the guest of Miss Marie Mistrot, has been sick the past few days.
D. G. Jolly of Bethel called on the Eagle yesterday.
W. R. Sanders, W. R. Johnson, Mrs. L. E. Johnson and E. K. Howard went to Navasota yesterday to attend the
funeral of Mrs. W. B. Thomas.
[Eagle, 24 July 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, July 25, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
J. M. Slaughter was here from Edge yesterday.
Mrs. Lou Robinson is visiting in Hempstead.
Miss Frankie Armstrong went to Hearne yesterday.
Mrs. A. B. Carr and Mrs. A. B. Carr Jr. and sons are visiting in Hearne.
Mrs. A. C. Brietz and little son left yesterday for a visit to Texarkana.
Col. and Mrs. A. M. Rhodes returned from Weimar and Rockport yesterday.
Postmaster Haswell wants the public to take notice that internal revenue stamps are not good for letter postage.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Palmer and little son return from Millican yesterday.
[Eagle, 25 July 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, July 26, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
City officers: Mayor, C. A. Adams; Marshall, T. P. Boyett; Deputy Marshall, R. H. Smith; H. Rhodes, secretary-
treasurer; H. H. Jones, city sexton; C. L. Baker, constable; Aldermen: R. G. Tabor, W. S. Howell, W. W. Harris, C.
H. Wyse and John M. Lawrence.
County Officers: W. H. Harman, judge; G. W. McMichael, clerk; A. G. Board, attorney; J. J. Adams, tax collector;
R. M. Nall, tax assessor; T. C. Nunn, sheriff; R. W. Carr, treasurer; J. C. Williams, district clerk; Commissioners: R.
J. Deens, Peter Thomas, Felix Phillips and P. H. Arrington.
Chas. Claydon of Tabor was in Bryan today and reports that all the money has been raised to build the new
telephone line. Mr. Claydon says the citizens of Macy, Edge and Tabor feel very thankful to the Bryan people for
their liberal contributions.
[Eagle, 26 July 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, July 27, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Mrs. C. M. Camp is visiting in Navasota.
George Dunlap was here yesterday from Millican.
Ira Gooch left yesterday for Conroe, Huntsville, and other points.
Mrs. A. B. Carr, Jr., and two sons returned from Hearne yesterday.
A. B. Carr, Jr., has returned from West Texas.
Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Harris entertained the young people yesterday evening with a moonlight party.
Church Directory
Baptist, W. C. Friley, pastor. Services every Sunday, 11 am. And 7:15 p. m. Sunday School 9:45 a. m. Prayer
meeting Thursday night.
Methodist, J. B. Cochran, pastor. Services 11 a. m. and 7 p. m. Sunday School 9:40 a. m. Epworth League 4 p.
m. Prayer meeting Tuesday night.
Presbyterian, J. D. West, pastor. Services morning and evening, 1 , 3 and 4 Sundays in every month. Sundayst rd th
School 9:45 a. m. Prayer meeting on Wednesday night.
Christian, J. L. Andrews, pastor. Services 11 a. m. and 7:15 p. m. Sunday. Sunday School 9:45 a. m. Christian
Endeavor 3 p. m. Sunday. Prayer meeting Wednesday night.
Free Communion Baptist, A. M. Stewart, pastor. Services every Sunday night in each month. Sunday School at
10 a. m.
St. Joseph’s Catholic church, Rev. Pelnar, pastor. Mass at 8 and 10 a. m. Sunday.
[Eagle, 27 July 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, July 28, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
There will be a big barbecue today in Seale’s pasture.
Marriage licenses: Alfred McWilliams to Bettie Warren, Albert Hanuman to Alma Mize, Gus Paschal to Marie Hahn,
E. L. Peters to Octavia Hard, William Childress to Kate Davenport.
Dave H. Shapiro has returned to Houston.
Mrs. John Wittman and Mrs. August Prize have just returned from a visit to Hearne. Dr. D. T. Hairston went to
Navasota yesterday. Miss Josie Clarke has returned from Waco.
[Eagle, 28 July 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, July 30, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Lodge Meetings
Ivanhoe [sic] Commander No. 8, Knights Templar meet 2 Tuesday in each month. A. M. Rhodes, E. C., H. G.nd
Rhodes, secretary.
W. T. Austin Chapter No. 87, R. A. M., meets 3 Monday in each month. John Q. Tabor, H. P., Joe B. Reed,rd
secretary.
Brazos Lodge No. 129, A. F. & A. M., meet fourth Monday in each month. R. M. Nall, W. M., C. O. Carr, secretary.
Brazos Lodge No. 64, K. of P., meet 1 and 3 Tuesday in each month. A. M. Waldrop, C. C. D. C. Demarest, K.st rd
of R. & S.
Vulcan Lodge No. 337, A. O. U. W. meet 2 and 4 Thursday in each month. M. H. James, M. W., A. Eden,nd th
recorder.
Bryan Lodge n. 1032, K. of H., meet 1 and 3 Tuesdays in each month. E. Eden, dictator, A. J. Planter, reporter.st rd
Brazos Camp No. 104, W. of W., meet 2 and 4 Friday in each month. W. S. Stuart, C. C., Joe B. Reed, clerk.nd th
Bryan Tent No. 16, K. O. T. M., meeting nights, 1 and 3 Monday each month. Sam B. Wilson, C., Joe B. Reed,st rd
R. K.
Bryan Lodge No. 980, Home Forum, meeting nights, second and fourth Wednesday each month. L. A. Saunders,
pres. Joe B. Reed, financier.
Bryan Lodge No. 409, National Aid, meeting nights, 1 and 3 Wednesday in each month. A. W. Holman, pres.,st rd
W. S. Stuart, sec.
[Eagle, 30 July 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, July 31, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Mrs. C. M. Camp is visiting in Navasota.
Miss Lottie Hearne returned from San Marcos yesterday.
Ira Gooch left yesterday for Conroe, Huntsville and other points.
Harry Madawaska has been on the sick list the past few days.
Mrs. A. B. Carr Jr., and two sons returned from Hearne yesterday.
Mrs. Henry Pressley and Miss Emma Pressley returned from Marlin yesterday.
Mrs. S. W. Hemphill returned to Taylor yesterday after a visit to Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Mathis of Reliance who were
visitors in the city yesterday.
A. B. Carr Jr., has returned from West Texas where he has been traveling with his father.
[Eagle, 31 July 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, Aug 1, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Bob Odom has returned from Iola.
Col. A. M. Rhodes went to Marlin yesterday.
Mrs. W. H. Webb has been sick the past two days.
Mr. and Mrs. James O. Changes and little son are sojourning in New York City.
Misses Ida and Nora Mistrot of Dallas are visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Mistrot.
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bate came in yesterday from the Brazos Bottoms.
Misses Nannies and Ellie Henderson of Wellborn are guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Hearn.
E. B. Loma had the misfortune to have one of the wheels of his handsome trap smashed on the trip to Seale’s
barbecue Saturday.
Miss Lavonia McConnico returned yesterday from a visit to Miss Daisy Astin at Munford and returned accompanied
by her.
A special train leaves Bryan Sunday for Galveston and return, fare $2.
An add [sic] in the Eagle for the University of Texas states it has 71 instructors and officers.
[Eagle, 1 August 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, August 2, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
T. H. Darwin is on the sick list.
M. F. Violin of Providence was in town yesterday.
S. S. Kennedy and Darby Cahill were in from the Brazos Bottoms yesterday.
Jack Shaw suffered the loss of three dollars from the work of a prowler last night.
L. A. Nash has just returned from the colored normal in Burleson county.
Judge John N. Henderson was in the city yesterday.
James Leonard was a visitor to the city yesterday.
Prof. L. L. McInnis returned from Forest, Mississippi, yesterday.
H. O. Ferguson was here from Bethel yesterday.
Dr. W. H. Oliver has been in Caldwell the past two days.
Dr. Paul M. Rays or was called to Hempstead yesterday.
Misses Hattie Smith and Hattie McConnico returned from Corsicana yesterday.
Miss Moeller Beet returned from Ennis yesterday.
[Eagle, 2 August 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, August 3, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
W. E. Gibbs of Edna and R. P. Gibbs of Waco passed through the city yesterday en route to the Madisonville
reunion.
J. T. Hines has returned from an extended summer trip leaving Mrs. Hines visiting her daughter at Purcell, I. T.
Miss Grace Bowman is visiting in Paris.
James H. Webb has gone to St. Louis and New York City to buy fall and winter goods for Webb Bros.
Dr. H. T. Coulter has begun the practice of medicine in this city and has an office in Dr. B. S. Reid’s drug store.
Dr. Coulter graduated in May from Bellevue Hospital Medical college of New York City and has since had valuable
hospital service in that city.
Floyd Dansby spent Sunday at Wooten Wells.
Miss Maggie Higgs is visiting at Kerens.
[Eagle, 3 August 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, Aug. 4, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Miss Nellie Rohde is visiting in Navasota.
C. C. Shelburne has been sick the past week.
Miss Lila Shelburne left yesterday for a visit to Marlin.
James Dobrovolney returned from Galveston yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Hart arrived yesterday from San Antonio.
H. L. Bush and R. L. Seale of Benchley were in town yesterday.
I. M. Cook of Steep Hollow was a visitor to the city yesterday.
Miss Williams of Brenham is visiting Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Castles.
Deputy Marshall R. H. Smith and wife returned from Galveston yesterday.
Mrs. W. S. South and Mrs. Horace South left yesterday for a visit in Austin.
Mrs. John A. Knight returned to Dallas yesterday after a visit to Mrs. E. C. Pearson.
Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Wilson and Frank Gartner are sojourning in Louisville, Ky.
Lieut. Todd of College has received notice of his appointment as second lieutenant.
[Eagle, 4 August 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, Aug. 6, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Miss Mattie Tabor left yesterday for a visit to Crockett.
W. E. Saunders has returned from a visit to Virginia.
Mrs. Emmett Rohde returned to Hearne yesterday accompanied by Miss Mary Rohde.
Mrs. E. D. Mouzon is here visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. Mike.
Miss Pink White has returned from a visit to her mother in the Brazos Bottoms.
C. B. Beck went to Corsicana yesterday.
Mrs. H. A. Bybee has returned from Hockley yesterday.
Mrs. A. Worley has returned from Marlin.
[Eagle, 6 August 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, August 7, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Mr. Joe B. Reed went to Waco yesterday.
Miss Lottie Hearne is visiting in Navasota.
John Hensarling was here from Wellborn yesterday.
George Edge of Cottonwood was in town yesterday.
Misses Hallie and Katie Henderson left yesterday for Austin.
Noah Thompson, G. B. Shaw and G. M. Terry were here from Steep Hollow yesterday.
Capt. Tom Sanders has returned overland from West Texas where he recently went with A. B. Carr, Sr.
Ed Farquhar was here from Wellborn yesterday. He has recently returned as a delegate to the democratic
convention in Galveston.
R. H. Ward, vice president of the Thuber Coal Company, has everything in readiness to begin sinking a shaft for
coal at Wellborn Monday.
Profs. J. W. Acuff, W. D. Everidge and G. B. Douthit who have been conducting a singing school at Kurten were in
the city yesterday and report a great success.
John W. Coulter has gone to market in Saint Louis.
[Eagle, 7 August 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, August 10, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Gibbs have just returned form [sic] Madisonville.
The following jury of view was appointed by the commissioners’ court yesterday to lay out a road in the Reliance
neighborhood: John Wiley, Joe McGee, Gus Stevener, Cyrus Koontz, and T. E. Shaw.
Charles Stillwell went to Dallas Sunday.
Claude Bell went to Navasota yesterday.
S. J. Baine went to Gainesville yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Cox went to Waco Sunday.
Miss Gussie Kyle is visiting at Wooten Wells.
Miss Irene Board is visiting in Millican.
Miss Mattie Peverly is visiting in Navasota.
Mrs. George R. Tabor returned from Denton yesterday.
Mrs. Lou Robertson returned from Hempstead yesterday.
Wallace Peverly and Sam McConnico visited Hearne Sunday.
Capt. R. T. Boyle returned from Atlanta, Ga., yesterday.
Miss Maggie Wetter returned yesterday from a trip to Galveston.
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Buchanan returned from San Antonio and Austin Sunday morning.
Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Fountain, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Astin and Miss Clara Newton have returned from a visit to
Colorado.
Henry Fullerton, son of George Fullerton of the Tabor neighborhood died yesterday of typhoid fever.
Miss Mollie Higgs, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Higgs, died Sunday at her home four miles north of Bryan.
[Eagle, 10 August 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, August 11, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
H. Crenshaw was elected chairman and D. D. Dawson secretary of the non-partisan meeting held at the court
house this afternoon. The following committee was appointed to select delegates to the county convention: D. D.
Dawson, J. J. Van Diver, J. A. Hester, Jim Ford, and R. L. Weddington.
The following is the list of delegates selected: T. P. Gentry, W. J. Roberts, R. J. Ford, W. P. Trant, J. A. Hester, R.
L. Weddington, C. A. Adams, C. G. Parson, J. W. Coulter, W. R. Johnson, R. H. Kirk, N. B. Cole, T. P. Wooten, D.
A. Hortman, J. K. Presnel, T. J. Preston, Wiley Kelly, J. W. Leigh, J. A. D. Robinson, W. W. Griffin, Geo. McLendon,
Sam Higgs, T. W. Higgs, J. J. Van Diver, Thos. Davenport, D. M. Dansby, Marshal Dansby, D. C. Zuber, Will
Martin, H. P. Van, Hugh Bullock, Jesse Peters, W. H. Owensby, Abe Hensarling, W. W. Harris, T. P. Hall, Z. T.
Jones, R. L. Buchanan, Tom Sypstak, Jim Dobrovolney, Jas. Martin, Tom Closs, L. D. McGee, Tom Wilson, Chas.
Wooten, Ira Bond, Joe Beal, J. A. Simmons, J. W. Brogden, T. P. Lowry, Jas. Leonard, C. B. Beck, B. H. Knowles,
M. D. Cole, John McCorquodale, S. H. Franklin, W. L. Turner, Dan Zimmerman, George Jenkins, John Beard, Jr.,
D. W. Davenport, Joe Ellis, M. W. Sims, W. R. Cavitt, Tom Bullock, J. T. White, C. E. Bullock, H. Crenshaw, E. W.
Crenshaw, Will Thomas, Gibb Foster, Marlin Turner, Will Haynes, Butler Ward, Ed. Wallace, Marion Mosely, Dr.
Foster, H. E. Peverly, A. L. Adams, Jeff Castles, Simon Thurman, J. H. Edge, F. A. Lee. The delegates were
uninstructed.
[Eagle, 11 August 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, August 13, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Mrs. W. P. Trant is visiting in Franklin.
A. L. Nelson returned from Galveston yesterday.
Miss Lottie Hearne returned from Navasota yesterday.
Dr. Paul M. Raysor returned from Chappell Hill yesterday.
Lucian Reed and family were in from the Brazos Bottom yesterday.
A. W. Dyess, D. P. Cole, and C. H. B. Graham were here from Bethel yesterday.
Bob Newsome was here from the Koppe plantation yesterday and said the ravages of the boll worms were
terrible.
W. A. Dodson and family have returned from a pleasant visit to Georgia.
Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Burger have returned from an extended trip to points North and East.
L. B. Mendola and Miss Amelia A. Altenburger were married Tuesday morning at Saint Patrick’s church in
Galveston.
The Knights of Pythias had a royal time at the fish pond yesterday where a barbecue was served, honoring the
Navasota lodge.
[Eagle, 13 August 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, August 15, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Mrs. W. S. South returned from Austin yesterday.
Prof. R. H. Price of College was in Denison yesterday.
Miss Carrie Lesterjeatte went to Navasota yesterday.
Mrs. C. A. Harris and children left for Waco yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. F. Marion Law left yesterday for Galveston.
Miss Mattie Kenny of Austin is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Paul M. Raysor.
H. O. Boatwright has returned from Indianapolis, Ind.
Miss Stella Davis entertained at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Davis, last night.
Col. and Mrs. A. M. Rhodes entertained the younger crowd at their home last night honoring visitors [sic].
The singing school conducted at Kurten by Profs. Everidge and Acuff closed yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Foster and children returned from Austin yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Mendal have returned from Galveston.
[Eagle, 15 August 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle August 16, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Mrs. Charles Carr is visiting in Dallas.
Dick Bailey visited Calvert yesterday.
John K. Parker went to Marlin Sunday.
Prof. H. H. Harrington went to Waco Sunday.
Bob Lemon has been sick the past few days.
M. S. Broach of Tabor was in town yesterday.
Mrs. Charles Jenkins and children are visiting Belton.
Mrs. Lillie L. Chance and children are visiting in Houston.
J. F. Parks returned from a visit to Marlin yesterday.
R. I. Haygood and J. O. Chance went to Marlin for a few days yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. H. Marwilsky went to Navasota yesterday and the former returned last night.
Mrs. L. B. Reed and children who have been sick the past week are well again.
Miss Pearl Kinsworthy left yesterday for her home in Little Rock, Ark., after a visit to Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Coulter.
Charley Mims now in Thurber, and Miss Wilson of Cisco were married recently.
Will Derden, a volunteer in the First Texas at Jacksonville, Fla., recently suffered sunstroke while marching but is
some better.
County call for republicans issued by H. H. Haynes and M. M. Haynes.
[Eagle, 16 August 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, August 17, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
H. C. Robinson visited Mumford yesterday.
R. J. Ford was on the sick list yesterday.
Dr. T. C. Bittle was here from College yesterday.
R. M. Gordon returned from Galveston yesterday.
J. E. Butler was out yesterday after a few days’ illness.
Profs. R. H. and J. O. Allen returned from Madisonville yesterday.
Tyler Haswell was in Fort Worth yesterday attending the republican state convention.
Mrs. D. B. Knox is visiting her sister, Mrs. Ben Knox, who is sick at Hearne.
Burt Norwood was on the sick list yesterday.
Miss Bettie Miller of Hearne is visiting Mrs. John K. Davis.
A. B. Carson of near College called at the Eagle yesterday and said that he had captured an alligator 3 feet and 9
inches long in a branch near his home last Wednesday.
[Eagle, 17 August 2003]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, August 18, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Hilman Wilson has gone to Rockport.
Mrs. Joe B. Reed went to Houston yesterday.
Mrs. Bessie Lawrence and Miss Dana Benbow went to Calvert yesterday.
J. A. Myers has been attending the republican state convention at Fort Worth this week.
Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Wilson and Master Frank Ganter returned from Louisville, Ky., yesterday.
John M. Caldwell will leave Saturday to buy goods.
W. E. Saunders, Walter Wipprecht and A. D. McConnico are at work as a finance committee at the last term of the
district court.
W. B. Peacock and son, Angus, have gone to Colorado.
Mrs. John B. Mike and son, Louis, Mrs. Bettie Paris and daughter, Miss Alberta, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Levy and
Miss Eva Fink spent the day most pleasantly at Kurten yesterday as guests of Mrs. Henry Kurten.
Ulysses S. Shewmaker of Fort Worth and Miss Edelle Weddington of this city were married here yesterday
morning at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Weddington.
[Eagle, 18 August 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, August 20, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Mrs. A. D. Lawrence returned from Dallas yesterday.
R. L. Reed has moved his family to town from the Brazos Bottom.
Misses Ruth and Florence Cavitt of Wheelock are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Robert Armstrong.
Miss Bessie Clark of Houston and Miss Bettie Bird Flewellyn of Navasota are visiting Miss Sallie Johnson.
Will Derden writes from Jacksonville, Fla., that he has recovered from his sunstroke suffered while on the march
near there.
The Bundick Bridge is now free to all passers. It has been bought by Brazos and Madison counties.
R. H. Ward of Wellborn is sinking a shaft in his pasture to determine if bituminous coal or lignite exists there in
paying quantities.
[Eagle, 20 August 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, August 21, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Mrs. H. Rhode is visiting in Franklin.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles N. Williamson went to Calvert yesterday.
J. W. Coulter has returned from Saint Louis.
The following citizens of Bryan have subscribed for two scholarships to be given in Allen Academy in Madisonville:
First National Bank, G. S. Parker, John M. Lawrence, J. B. Miko Higgs & Mawhinney, C. G. Parsons, Dunn & Daly,
J. W. English, Farmers Cotton Yard, J. A. Myers, Tyler Haswell, Wilkins-Jenkins Dry Co., Buchanan Bros., Zuber &
MacDougald, Bryan Brick Warehouse, B. S. Read, J. M. Caldwell, Burt Norwood, R. M. Wilson, Ira Gooch, Mistrot
Brothers, A. B. Carr, Wenn Bros., Sanders Bros., James & Castles, Sam Sanger, M. H. James, Levy Bros., Taylor &
Cox, Howell Bros., R. J. Ford, Bryan Press Co., J. T. Hanway, Saunders & Johnson, Geo. W. Smith, J. W. Coulter,
Hall’s Drug Store, J. N. Cole.
Republicans of the 55 district are called to meet at the court house August 27 by Elias Mays, chairman, and J. F.th
Burn, secretary.
[Eagle, 21 August 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, August 22, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Mrs. D. M. Knox is visiting in Ennis.
Henry Rohde went to Houston yesterday.
John S. Williamson left for Yoakum yesterday.
A. J. Edwards was here from Millican yesterday.
Mrs. Hatfield of Ennis is visiting Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Parks.
Mrs. Emma Martin returned from Wooten Wells yesterday.
Misses Mollie and Fannie Patterson have returned from Marlin.
Milze Derden, who has been sick for the past week, is reported better.
Dick Jones returned Sunday from visit to Waco and Fort Worth.
Mrs. J. M. Adams of Alvin is visiting Mr. and Mrs. G. W. McMichael.
Mrs. Fannie Meeks of Bonham is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Q. Tabor.
Mrs. H. Marwilsky and son, Ben, returned from Navasota yesterday.
A. Goldburg has returned from Sabine Pass and will engage in the dry goods business here again.
Mr. and Mrs. M. Green and daughters were here from Hempstead Sunday visiting Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gelber.
Mr. W. W. J. Walker and daughter, Miss Tillie, have returned from a visit of several weeks to Galveston.
[Eagle, 22 August 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, August23 [sic], 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Miss Marion Foote is visiting in Marlin.
W. T. Young went to Bethel yesterday.
Frank Clark returned from Marlin yesterday.
Mrs. Sallie Eddleman has been sick the past few days.
W. H. Cauthen of Dallas is visiting W. A. Withers.
Mrs. A. H. Harbers and children are visiting in Navasota.
Mrs. J. R. Nichols of Smithville is visiting Mrs. F. I. Garth.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Suber were here from College yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. F. Marion Law returned from a pleasant visit to Galveston yesterday.
Capt. John Q. Tabor and M. H. James returned from San Antonio yesterday.
Miss Alma Harbers returned yesterday from a visit to Miss Daisy Astin near Mumford.
Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Williamson returned from Calvert yesterday.
Lawrence, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Parker, fell from a tree yesterday and was painfully injured.
[Eagle, 23 August 1923]
(Taken from the Bryan Daily Eagle, August 24, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
J. H. Mawhinney went to Houston yesterday.
Capt. R. T. Boyle returned from Marlin yesterday.
H. C. Robinson returned from Cleburne yesterday.
Mrs. C. S. Gainer and little son are visiting in Millican.
Mrs. Henry Rohde returned from Franklin yesterday.
Master Frank and Miss Hattie Webb returned from San Antonio yesterday.
Mrs. Fannie Meeks returned to Bonham yesterday after a visit to Mrs. John Q. Tabor.
Prof. J. W. Carson was here from Pitts Bridge yesterday.
Miss Fannie Harrington went to Groesbeck yesterday after a visit to her aunt, Mrs. E. R. Roberts.
Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Moore returned yesterday from spending the sumer [sic] in New York and points north.
[Eagle, 24 August 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, August 25, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
M. H. James visited Hearne yesterday.
C. N. Williamson went to Waco yesterday.
Miss Agnes Ettle returned from Calvert yesterday.
Miss Mozelle Boyett returned from Hearne yesterday.
Mrs. John B. Mike, Mrs. Bettie Paris and Miss Alberta Paris are visiting in Navasota.
Mrs. F. F. Hopper returned to Marlin yesterday accompanied by Mrs. Waldrop.
Jas. H. Webb has returned from New York where he bought an immense stock of fall and winter goods.
Mrs. Mary Hudson, Miss Nancy Hudson, and Miss Mary Lee McNeeley left for Milano yesterday to visit relatives.
George Echols brought in three bales of cotton the past week pressed at his gin according to standard bale
dimensions. They are a pretty and convenient size.
Capt. J. J. Adams returned yesterday from the upper Brazos Bottom and says the cotton crop is the worst he has
seen since 1887. He says the Italians have nearly all left the Adams, Pankey, and Collier places on account of the
ravages of the boll and army worms.
[Eagle, 25 August 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, August 27, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
H. E. Peverly returned from Millican yesterday.
Mrs. A. H. Harbers returned from Navasota yesterday.
Dr. J. N. Goodwin was here from Wellborn yesterday.
Mayor Adams was able to be out yesterday after an illness.
George Mawhinney has recovered from a severe attack of illness.
Dr. J. W. Howell and family are expected home from Battle Creek, Michigan, tonight.
Lawrence Parker, who was dangerously hurt by a fall, was able to be out yesterday.
Miss Kennedy returned to Austin yesterday after a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Paul M. Raysor.
Claxton Edmonds of Houston was visiting Capt. and Mrs. G. W. Smith, the past few days.
D. C. Suber gave a barbecue at the fish pond yesterday.
Hillsman Wilson returned a few days ago from a fishing expedition near Rockport.
[Eagle, 27 August 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, August 28, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Paul Bradley arrived yesterday from Chicago.
Sam R. Henderson went to Cameron yesterday.
Col. L. L. Foster returned from a trip to Austin yesterday.
Mrs. W. P. Woten returned yesterday from a visit to Benchley.
John H. Suber and R. R. Royall were here yesterday from College.
Commissioner P. H. Arrington was here from Millican yesterday.
Mrs. C. H. Harrison of Waco is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Joe B. Reed.
Mrs. G. A. Mistrot and children of Houston are visiting Major and Mrs. J. C. Mistrot.
John E. Astin, B. L. Reed, and George Clayton were here yesterday from the Brazos Botoms [sic].
Milze Derden went to Hearne yesterday and returned accompanied by Amorette and Eva Derden of Palestine.
Tom Hays, who lately returned from Fort Bend county has been on the sick list the past week.
Rev. S. C. Martin, William Andrews, Uncle Abe Hensarling and others were here from Steep Hollow yesterday.
Prof. P. S. Tilson was here from College yesterday.
[Eagle, 28 August 1923]
(Taken form [sic] the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, August 29, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
A. P. Todd went to Wellborn yesterday.
Julius Levy and H. Finn visited Navasota yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Carr Sr., returned from Marlin yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Darwin are visiting in the Wickson community.
Miss Marion Foote returned Sunday from a pleasant vist [sic] to Marlin.
Miss Dollie Carr and little neice [sic] Ruby Davis, returned from Austin and Warrenton yesterday.
Mrs. M. D. Ferris returned to Navasota yesterday after a brief visit to her daughter Mrs. Tyler Haswell.
Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Castles were in Hempstead yesterday.
Mrs. D. B. Knox returned from Ennis yesterday accompanied by Mrs. Adelle Kinney.
Harold Woodhead of Houston was here Sunday visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Woodhead.
John Newsome returned from Marlin Sunday much improved.
Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Howell, Robert Howell, and Miss Jennie Howell have returned from Battle Creek, Mich.
Mr. and Mrs. Erastus Parks and two daughters returned to Anderson yesterday after a visit to Mr. and Mrs. J. F.
Parks.
[Eagle, 29 August 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, August 30, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
J. L. Batte has just recovered from a ten-days illness.
Miss Ada Board returned from a visit to Wellborn yesterday.
Miss Anie Dearing returned yesterday from a visit to Newton, Miss.
Judge J. W. Doremus left yesterday for a business trip to Nolan county.
Little Rastee Roremus, who has been dangerously sick, was reported better yesterday.
Miss Louise Etttle [sic] has returned from a pleasant visit to Columbus and San Antonio.
Capt. S. M. Derden went to Hearne yesterday.
A negro was here yesterday who recently captured an alligator 10 ½ feet long in Judge Henderson’s pasture near
the Brazos river.
W. C. Martin of Kyle, Texas, has been elected to the position in the department of chemistry at College left vacant
by Prof. C. C. Todd’s acceptance of the commission of second lieutenant.
Oliver T. Butler is here from Jacksonville, Fla., visiting W. B. Roman.
[Eagle, 30 August 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle Aug. 31, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
J. M. Hare has been on the sick list this week.
Judge W. H. Harmon went to Austin yesterday.
Miss Gussie Friley returned from Mexia yesterday.
Miss Mattie Tabor returned from Crockett yesterday.
Mrs. J. F. Nichols left yesterday for Marlin and Greenville.
Constable Ed Farquhar was here from Wellborn yesterday.
S. R. Henderson returned yesterday from Henderson and Navasota.
Mrs. Beulah Marsh left yesterday to visit in Temple and San Antonio.
Capt. J. M. Love was called to Montgomery county yesterday by the illness of his son, Joe Love.
Mrs. J. A. Weber returned to Calvert yesterday after a visit to her sister, Mrs. Chas. N. Williamson.
Mrs. Mattie Smith returned from a visit to her daughter, Mrs. J. N. Goodwin, at Wellborn yesterday.
Miss Mattie Dodson returned to Waco yesterday after a visit to the family of County Attorney A. G. Board.
W. W. Harris says he has received the material for a telegraph line to College and the line will put up immediately.
Miss La Dora Nance will leave for Dallas today after a visit to her sister[s?-sic], Mrs. W. W. Smith at[and?-sic] Mrs.
W. H. Webb.
[Eagle, 31 August 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, Sept. 1, 1898, twenty-five years ago).
Jesse Minkert is on the sick list.
Frank Clarke went to Waco yesterday.
A. G. Board went to Sour Lake yesterday.
Mrs. Claude Stanley returned from Hubbard City yesterday.
Prof. and Mrs. D. W. Spence were here from the College yesterday.
Burney Brogdon of Houston is here visiting the family of R. J. Deens.
Mrs. J. W. Coulter has gone on a visit to relatives in Mertens, Hill county.
Miss Jessie McLendon of Calvert is visiting her sister, Mrs. C. N. Williamson.
Mrs. J. C. Hill and daughter, Miss Malone, are visiting Miss Myrtle Conway.
Mrs. B. Sbisa and daughter, Miss Rita, returned to College yesterday after a visit to Laredo.
Mrs. H. L. Fountain returned from Louisiana, accompanied by her cousin, Mrs. R. T. Gibbs.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter W. Smith went to Marlin yesterday.
Col. A. M. Rhodes and H. G. Rhodes of this city have gone to join a party from Montgomery county for a hunt in
the big thicket.
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IN THE LONG AGO
Taken from the Houston Post files twenty-five years ago. “Bryan.—The telephone line from Bryan to Tabor was
completed today.”
[Eagle, 1 September 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle September 3, 1898, twenty-five years ago).
Miss Minnie Barrow returned from Wellborn yesterday.
M. E. Wallace was able to be out yesterday after several days illness.
Mrs. Mae Adriance and son, Master Guy, returned from Virginia yesterday.
J. M. Hare was at his post yesterday after several days illness.
Mrs. Lou Robinson went to Dallas yesterday accompanied by Nellie Robinson of that city.
Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Boyett and D. X. Knox went to Hearne yesterday where Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Knox are both quite
sick.
Ed Emmel is opening up his new stock of goods and is ready for business.
E. Griesser will open up the City Bakery the coming week at the John M. Lawrence and Company Bottling Works.
G. W. Davis, young Mr. Chatham, and Miss Maude McMorris will leave next Monday to attend Southwestern
University at Georgetown.
Misses Mary and Maggie Pitts gave their young friends a delightful party Friday night.
[Eagle, 3 September 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, September 6, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
J. F. Parks visited Calvert Sunday.
Mrs. Amelia Thomas is visiting in San Antonio.
Charley Stillwell has been on the sick list the past two days.
Miss Marie Adams will return to Dallas today to attend Oak Cliff College.
Miss Lizzie Cavitt returned to Sherman yesterday to the Mary Nash College.
N. B. Cole went to Marlin Sunday.
Carl Cole and Henry Robinson have gone to attend the Military Institute at Bingham, N. C.
Misses Jennie Howell and Winnie Thomas left yesterday to attend Virginia College at Roanoke, Va.
Misses Nellie Batte, Zula Dennis and Mary Rohde will leave tonight to attend Baylor Female College at Belton.
Beal Chatham and Miss Maude McMorris left yesterday to attend Southwestern University at Georgetown.
Misses Leila Griffin, Allie Montgomery, Lizzie and Leila Suber left yesterday to attend the Mary Nash College at
Sherman.
Misses Audra Tabor, Edith Rhodes and Pearl Weatherford will leave today to attend the North Texas Female
College at Sherman.
Miss Fannie Fountain left yesterday to attend Patton Seminary in Dallas.
[Eagle, 6 September 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryans Daily Eagle Sept. 7, 1898, twenty-five years ago).
Miss Clara Braatz has returned from Austin.
James West has gone to Sherman to attend Austin College.
Mr. and Mrs. John Daly returned from Austin yesterday.
Dr. Ed Smythe returned this week from North and West Texas.
Judge Doremus spent yesterday in Franklin on legal business.
Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Fowler of Ennis is [sic] visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Garrett.
Miss Helen Boatner returned to Calvert yesterday after a visit to Miss Mary Rohde.
Miss Lucile McLendon left yesterday to attend the North Texas Female College at Sherman.
Mrs. Harrison returned to Waco yesterday after a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Joe B. Reed.
James Ray has gone to Waco to attend the Add-Ran University. [Later Texas Christian University. See pages from
Handbook of Texas attached to article printout for history of the school.]
The Eagle is pleased to note that the suggestion concerning the formation of a band has been taken up and a
number of musical spirits are quietly working toward that end.
[Eagle, 7 September 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, September 8, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Joe Arnold of Allen Farm was in the city yesterday.
B. Sbisa of College visited Allen-farm [sic] the past week.
Miss Florence Martin of Hearne is visiting her cousin Mrs. Walter Downard.
Will Saunders and Frank Myers have gone to Bedford City, Va., to attend Randolph-Macon.
J. J. Thames of Taylor is visiting Dr. and Mrs. S. H. Weatherford.
Prof. and Mrs. Lipscomb of Waco are guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Webb.
Mrs. R. R. Royal and family and Mrs. W. C. Boyett and little niece, Rosalee, visited friends in Tabor community the
past week.
Charles Carr has assumed control of the insurance business of his father, A. B. Carr Sr.
F. E. Mistrot of Galveston, his wife and children, have been spending several weeks with Dr. and Mrs. W. H.
Wilson.
[Eagle, 8 September 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, September 10, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Cole Spell visited the Brazos Bottom yesterday.
Miss Mittie Winter will teach at Calvert this year.
Darly Cahill was in from the Brazos Bottom yesterday.
Col. A. M. Rhodes, H. G. Rhodes, Supt. A. F. Wilson, D. H. Wilson and Marion Mosely have returned from a deer
hunt in a big thicket in Montgomery county. They killed 14 deer.
Will Harman is on the sick list.
Prof. E. W. Kerr returned to College from North Texas yesterday.
Mrs. R. T. Gibbs returned to Mansfield, La., yesterday after a visit to Dr. and Mrs. H. L. Fountain.
Dr. Robert I. Dinwiddie of San Antonio is the guest of his friend and classmate Dr. H. T. Coulter.
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IN THE LONG AGO
Taken from the files of the Houston Post, twenty-five years ago: “Major W. R. Cavitt of Bryan is in the city. He is
placing on the market 400 acres lying between Bryan and College Station to be used as sites for building of
homes.”
[Eagle, 10 September 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, September 11, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Lem B. Hall has been in Dallas this week.
W. R. Wyse has been in Austin this week.
Charles Vesmirosky spent yesterday in Houston.
Harry Marwilsky who has been sick the past week, is improving.
Rastee Doremus, who has been sick for some time, is improving constantly.
Mrs. B. Sbisa and daughter Miss Rita, were in from College yesterday.
Miss Mattie Collins of Galveston is visiting Mr. and Mrs. John M. Caldwell.
Mrs. Chas. McLendon returned from Calvert yesterday accompanied by Misses Mary and Maggie Pitts and Miss
Marie Shields.
[Eagle, 11 September 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, September 12, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Here are some of the epigrammatic sayings of the Spanish-American war that will go down in history:
“Excuse me sir: I have to report that the ship has been blown up and is sinking.”—Bill Anthony of the Maine.
“We will make Spanish the court language of Hades.”—Fighting Bob Evans.
“Remember the Maine.”—Commodore Schley’s signal to the flying squadron.
“Don’t hamper me with instructions; I am not afraid of the entire fleet with ship.”—Captain Clark of the Oregon to
the board of strategy.
“To hell with breakfast; let’s finish them now.”—A Yankee gunner to Commodore Dewey.
“Don’t get between my guns and the enemy.”—Commodore Dewey to Prince Henry of Germany.
“I’ve got them now, and they will never get home.”--Commodore Schley on guard at Santiago harbor.
“Don’t mind me boys; go on fighting.”—Allen K. Capron of the Rough Riders.
“Don’t swear, boys; shoot.”—Colonel Wood to the Rough Riders.
“Afraid I’ll strain my guns at long range; I’ll close in.” Lieutenant Wainwright of the Gloucester in the fight with
Cervera’s squadron.
“Don’t cheer, boys; the poor devils are dying.”—Captain Phillip of Texas.
[Eagle, 12 September 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, Sept. 13, 1898, twenty-five years ago).
Dr. West went to Bremond yesterday.
G. M. Brandon went to Galveston last night.
W. C. Boyett is building an addition to his home at College Station.
Miss Sallie Eddleman left yesterday for Conroe where she has accepted a position on the Conroe Courier.
R. G. Tabor went to Dallas yesterday.
Major P. B. Bittle, after spending the summer at College Station with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Bittle left
yesterday to assume his duties in the Texas Military Institute at Llano.
Mrs. George Jackson of Hearne is here visiting relatives.
Mrs. W. J. Walker is visiting her daughter in Galveston.
Miss Estelle Hale returned to Alvin yesterday after a visit to Miss Lula Tucker.
[Eagle, 13 September 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, September 14, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
J. Shapiro returned from Waco yesterday.
W. W. Sangster visited Navasota yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Mike are visiting in Waco.
Mrs. D. Mike returned yesterday from a visit to her daughter, Mrs. W. B. Scrimshire at Millican.
Dr. Robert L. Dinwidde returned to San Antonio yesterday after spending a week in Bryan as the guest of Dr. H.
T. Coulter.
Up to yesterday afternoon over 300 students had arrived at the A. and M. College and it is expected the number
will run over 400.
Will Thomas residence in the north part of town burned this morning.
Miss Jane Shelton left yesterday for a visit to Oakwoods and Fairfield.
[Eagle, 14 September 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, September 15, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Miss Dollie Carr went to Dallas yesterday.
R. G. Tabor has gone on a business trip to Waco.
Miss Mattie Peverly returned yesterday from Navasota.
Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Yardley of Harvey were here yesterday.
L. D. Jones and C. E. Whittington of Reliance were in town yesterday.
Capt. and Mrs. P. A. Raysor returned to Chappel Hill yesterday.
Mrs. J. M. Gilbert returned to Waco yesterday.
Mrs. C. W. Crockett returned to Kosse yesterday after a visit to her brother, Capt. Polk.
The work of putting up a telephone line from Bryan to College began Monday.
[Eagle, 15 September 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, September 17, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Miss Daisy Astin has returned to Saint Mary’s institute at Dallas.
Misses Gussie and Pearl Kurten of Kurten were in town yesterday.
Capt. John Q. Tabor will leave tomorrow for his new home in San Antonio.
Mr. and Mrs. George Morgan and Miss Camp arrived yesterday from Giddings on a visit to relatives.
F. C. Hensarling returned to Dallas yesterday after a visit to Henry Kurten at Kurten.
Mrs. I. E. Brooks is visiting in Navasota.
Mrs. Mary Spann of Millican was a visitor to the city yesterday.
Miss Annie Bookman of Oakwoods is here visiting Miss Euna Gustavus.
Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Sanders were called to Navasota yesterday by the death of Mr. Sander’s father.
The L. S. Ross Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy have elected the following officers for the ensuing
year: Mrs. Amanda True president; Mrs. Ira Gooch, first vice president; Mrs. J. W. Johnson, second vice president;
Mrs. M. W. Sims, secretary; Mrs. A. J. Buchanan, treasurer. The next meeting of the chapter will be held at the
residence of Mrs. J. W. Johnson.
[Eagle, 17 September 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, September 18, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Miss Mae Cole is visiting in Dallas.
Frank Clarke spent Sunday in Waco.
Louis Fuller went to Calvert yesterday.
Mrs. Beulah March visited Marlin yesterday.
J. Woodhead returned yesterday from Houston.
Miss Marie Shields returned from Calvert Sunday.
Judge W. H. Nall has returned from a trip to Sour Lake.
Mrs. G. Figari and children are visiting in Galveston.
Dr. W. H. Oliver and Curtis Oliver spent Sunday in Caldwell.
Prof. Chas. Puryear has returned from spending the summer in Virginia.
W. M. Thompson of Steep Hollow went to Dallas yesterday.
M. H. James yesterday sold to Dr. N. M. McDougald a half-interest in his drug business in Bryan.
The Mutual Improvement Circle met in the home of the president, Mrs. W. M. Foster, yesterday and the following
new members were elected. Mesdames M. W. Sims, F. Marion Law, H. L. Fountain, Tyler Haswell and T. F.
Castles.
Mrs. Daisy Worley is visiting in Marlin.
John Ettle has been sick several days.
J. B. Stephenson went to Wellborn yesterday.
Miss Adelia Tabor returned from Waco yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Carr, Sr. have returned from Hearne.
John McQuorquodale who has been quite sick for several days, is reported better.
[Eagle, 18 September 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, September 19, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Col. J. G. Harrison was here from College yesterday.
Prof. J. H. Connell and wife of College were in the city yesterday.
F. D. Bittle leaves tonight for a five or six weeks’ trip through his territory.
Ira Wise and Tom Garth are attending the A. and M. College.
Mrs. Beuna Smith returned to Millican yesterday after a visit to Mrs. G. Stubenrauch.
Mrs. A. Hensarling and her father, W. B. Royall of College, went to Houston yesterday.
Mrs. R. M. Fowler of Ennis left yesterday after a visit to Mrs. W. D. Garrett.
Marriage licenses: Henry Washington to Laura Johnson, John Stockton to Mrs. John McInyre, Francesco Patronelle
to Braza Palema, Claud[sic] Brown to Eliza Grice, Dan Tell to Mrs. Bama Talley, Cornelius Gilbert to Rosa
Thornton, George Patten to Mrs. Betty Banks, Mr. Alexander to Mrs. Annie Coats, Ed Tillery to Ellen McDonald.
[Eagle, 19 September 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, September 20, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Mrs. G. Figari and children returned from Galveston yesterday.
J. H. Black is a candidate for the office of county treasurer.
Miss Jane Sheldon returned Sunday from a visit to Oakwoods and Fairfield.
W. H. Minkert, who has been sick for some time, is able to be out again.
Dr. Mark Francis has returned to College from his vacation in Ohio.
Mr. and Mrs. John B. Mike returned Sunday from Waco.
Judge Nall returned from Franklin yesterday.
John Ettle is up again after an illness.
Rev. J. D. West has gone to Itasca.
Jesse G. Minkert has announced as a candidate for county attorney, A. W. Buchanan as a candidate for county
treasurer, and J. T. Ross as candidate for justice of the peace.
[Eagle, 20 September 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, September 21, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Mrs. J. W. Doremus and son, Rastee, left yesterday for a visit to Waco.
Miss Josephine Clark, Miss Kate Parker, Miss M. Stella Sheppard, Miss Katie McKenzie, Messrs. Frank Clark, John
B. Hines, George W. Smith, A. M. Waldrop, Curtis Oliver and John Wilson have gone to Waco for the Ross-Clark
wedding which takes place there tonight.
As a result of the county examination held Friday and Saturday the following teachers have been granted
certificates: First grade, Prof. D. J. McDonald; second grade, Prof. A. L. George, Miss Annie Smith, Miss Josie
Corquodale.
W. W. Sangster and J. H. Webb visited Navasota yesterday.
Bob Newsome returned from San Antonio yesterday with 25 Mexican cotton pickers for the Koppe place.
J. R. Guest, who resides five miles from Bryan, yesterday came in with an ox, one of whose horns measured 58
inches from tip to tip.
[Eagle, 21 September 1923]
(Taken form [ s ic ] the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, September 22, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
John Nabors was here yesterday from the bottom.
Mrs. Kirk of Reliance was here yesterday.
J. S. Francis and son, Claude, H. F. Wilson and Willie Reynolds were here yesterday from near Tabor.
Mrs. Emma Tally returned tto [sic] Hearne yesterday after a visit to Mrs. J. L. Hearne.
J. F. Thompson, J. B. Todd and Bud Rains of Bethel were in town yesterday.
[Eagle, 22 September 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, September 24, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
D. B. Knox visited Hearne yesterday.
Henry Rohde returned from Houston yesterday.
J. M. Hickman was here from College yesterday.
Ellis Bryan has returned from a short visit to Belton.
Dr. and Mrs. Mark Francis were here from College yesterday.
Mrs. W. R. Sanders and children returned from Navasota yesterday.
G. W. Buckhaults of near Kurten was in Bryan yesterday.
[Eagle, 24 September 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, September 25, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
G. T. Simmons was here from Benchley yesterday.
Miss Maud Elliott was here from Cottonwood yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. John McCorquodale went to Marlin yesterday.
Andy Edwards of Millican was a visitor to the city yesterday.
Dr. A. J. White and W. McDonald were here from Macy yesterday.
Misses Edna and Willie Weeden of Bethel were in town yesterday.
W. B. English, D. F. Holland, R. J. Stripling, J. P. Lloyd, and Joe Lloyd were here from Reliance yesterday.
Miss Ethel Cavitt went to College to attend the reception to be given this afternoon by Mrs. Hutson to the brides,
Mrs. Philpott and Mrs. Baker.
[Eagle, 25 September 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, September 26, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Julius Levy went to Navasota Sunday.
T. W. Frew was here from Macy yesterday.
Jenry Prinzel was here from Kurten yesterday.
A. J. Edwards of Millican was a Bryan visitor yesterday.
Mrs. Amanda Thomas returned from San Antonio Sunday.
Ed Hall of Waco spent Sunday and Monday in the city.
Will Nabors was here from the Brazos bottom Sunday.
Mrs. Luther Clark returned to Dallas yesterday after a visit to Col. and Mrs. M. W. Sims.
Mrs. B. F. Love returned to Franklin yesterday after a visit to Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Stuart.
Mrs. John Walker returned from Galveston yesterday.
[Eagle, 26 September 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, September 27, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
M. H. James has been sick several days.
H. C. Robinson visited in Hempstead.
Mrs. F. M. Hall is visiting in Hempstead.
H. E. Peverly went to Millican yesterday.
Dr. Ed Smythe went to Navasota yesterday.
W. H. McMicheal [sic?] was here from Edge yesterday.
Judge A. C. Brietz went to Hillsboro yesterday.
Mrs. D. L. McNeely went to Calvert yesterday.
Miss M. Stella Shepard has returned from Waco.
Judge Norman G. Kittrell of Houston was here yesterday.
Mrs. Lila Munson of Alvin is visiting in the home of W. R. Rhodes.
Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Fountain went to Jewett yesterday.
Mrs. J. H. Astin has returned home from Mumford.
Mrs. N. M. Miller has returned to Cleveland after a visit to her father, Joe Ellis.
On and after October 1 money orders will be issued at Bryan on foreign countries.
[Eagle, 27 September 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, September 28, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Misses Loula and Dona Coulter are visiting friends in Navasota.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rohde went to Houston yesterday.
The L. S. Ross Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy met Tuesday at the home of Mrs. J. W. Johnson. A
committee composed of the following to raise funds for an entertainment in October was appointed: Miss M.
Stella Shepard, Mrs. M. W. Sims, Mrs. J. W. Johnson, and Mrs. A. J. Buchanan. The following committee on
membership was also appointed: Mrs. J. F. Parks, Mrs. Amanda True, Mrs. Ira Gooch, and Mrs. R. K. Chatham.
J. E. Astin went to Dallas yesterday.
Col. Briscoe G. Baldwin died at 10 o’clock yesterday morning. His remains lay in state at the City Hall last night,
the casket being draped with the colors of Camp Robertson.
[Eagle, 28 September 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, September 30, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Mrs. Paul Bradley arrived yesterday from Virginia.
District Attorney J. C. Scott returned to Franklin yesterday.
T. W. Drew and Billy Fowlkes were here from Macey yesterday.
Mrs. T. R. Batte came up from Wellborn yesterday.
Congressman R. L. Henry of Waco was in Bryan yesterday looking after his political fences.
Mrs. U. S. Shewmaker of Fort Worth went to Waco yesterday after a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. L.
Weddington.
[Eagle, 30 September 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, October 1, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Mrs. B. Siegle is visiting in Navasota.
John B. Neeley was here from Wellborn yesterday.
Mrs. W. G. Taliferro is visiting relatives in Calvert.
George Harrington was here from Millican yesterday.
Dr. R. W. Broach and John Bettis of Merle and Tom Goodson of Whittaker of Burleson county, were here
yesterday. Dr. Broach says the people of his vicinity are coming to Bryan in large numbers.
T. A. Cozart, lately of Leon county, had his arm dislocated while climbing up on a wagon yesterday.
Mrs. F. M. Hall returned from Hempstead yesterday.
[Eagle, 1 October 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, October 2, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Miss Ella King went to Houston yesterday.
R. H. Seale was here from Benchley yesterday.
Joe Johnson was here from Millican yesterday.
Judge W. G. Taliferro went to Calvert yesterday.
Prof. A. L. Banks was here from College yesterday.
Mrs. W. J. Roberts and children are visiting in Dallas.
Judge John N. Henderson returned to Austin yesterday.
W. J. Meads was here from Thompson’s creek yesterday.
Mrs. J. W. Doremus and little son, Rastee, returned from Waco yesterday.
Tom Closs returned from a trip to Hearne yesterday.
Prof. and Mrs. Hutson, Prof. and Mrs. Phillpot, Dr. Mark Francis and Prof. Tilson were here from College yesterday.
Prof. W. A. Watkins accompanied to Austin yesterday his sister, Miss Mattie Watkins, who went to enter the State University.
Mrs. Fannie Reed and daughter, Adine Taylor returned to Dallas yesterday after a visit to Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Hearne.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Wiley gave an ice cream supper Friday.
Miss Eugenia Bone returned from Hearne yesterday.
Mrs. E. F. Downard came down from Corsicana yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Suber were here from College yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. John McCorquodale have returned from Marlin.
Mrs. William Ewing and children are visiting Mrs. A. H. Harbers.
Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Fountain have returned from Jewett.
Mrs. Walter W. Smith left for Dallas yesterday to attend the Fair.
Mrs. Lilla Munson returned to Angleton yesterday after a visit to the family of W. R. Rhodes.
[Eagle, 2 October 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, October 3, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
The ninth annual session of the Bryan Baptist Association began yesterday with a good attendance at the
Bethel church. Squire J. M. Zimmerman being moderator and T. T. Goodwin of Providence acting clerk. Dinner
was served on the grounds at noon, Dr. F. M. Law invoking divine blessing. The Association was called to order
by Moderator J. M. Zimmerman at 1:30, after which he read the 19 Psalm, followed by prayer by Dr. Law. T. T.th
Goodwin was appointed acting secretary. Dr. Law and C. E. Whittington were appointed to read church reports
and credentials. Following is the list of delegates elected from the various churches: Cottonwood: John Orear, Ed
Elliott, John Wiley, T. E. Shaw; alternates: T. M. Turner, J. H. Thomas, W. J. Glover.
Rocky Ridge, Robertson county: J. H. Hornsby, J. B. Taylor, J. A. Steadmon; alternates, J. E. Mooney, J.
Graham, C. Broach.
Reliance: J. M. Bullock, W. B. English, A. W. Shealey; alternative: C. E. Whittington, D. S. Lloyd, W. H.
Morgan.
Bethel: C. T. Davis, T. B. Martin, W. H. Wiley.
Kurten: J. M. Zimmerman, John Foster.
Edge: Cliff Carter, Archie Davis, Floyd Moore; alternate, Thomas Elliott.
Saints Rest: Rev. S. R. McClung, Rev. S. C. Martin, C. Peters.
Providence: D. Suber, T. T. Goodwin; alternate: J. H. Suber.
[Eagle, 3 October 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, October 5, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
H. G. Rhodes visited Hearne yesterday.
Mrs. J. H. Perrin went to Hearne yesterday.
Robert Armstrong spent yesterday in Houston.
Chas. N. Williamson went to Brenham yesterday.
P. N. Causey and Ed Farquhar were here from Wellborn yesterday.
Coon Williams and H. B. Wiley were here from Harvey yesterday.
Mrs. Julia Wipprecht and daughter, Miss Elsbeth, came up from Houston yesterday.
Dr. Lee and E. T. Graham were here yesterday from Rock Prairie.
Mrs. Jeff P. Royder of Wellborn was a visitor to the city yesterday.
[Eagle, 5 October 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, October 6, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
H. T. Ross was here from Harvey yesterday.
W. H. McMichael and C. Carter were here from Edge yesterday.
J. W. Crenshaw of Reliance was in town yesterday.
Mrs. W. A. Chapman returned to Corsicana yesterday after a visit to Mrs. D. C. Demaret.
Mrs. Susan Howell went to Dallas yesterday.
Claud Searcy, followed by Miss Edna Drake, was the successful contestant in the vote for the Allen Academy
scholarship.
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Edge of Bryan Tuesday evening attended the wedding of Miss Louise Jowers to Mr. Walter
Flannegan in Palestine.
[Eagle, 6 October 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, October 8, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Allen Myers is attending the Dallas Fair.
J. T. Jones of Reliance called on the Eagle yesterday.
Squire J. M. Zimmerman was here from Kurten yesterday.
Miss Ella King has return [sic] from Houston.
[Eagle, 8 October 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, October 9, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Cole Spell visited the Brazos bottom yesterday.
Miss Mattie Winter will teach at Calvert this year.
Will Woods of Wellborn was in town yesterday.
Darby Cahill was in from the Brazos bottom yesterday.
Col. A. M. Rhodes, H. G. Rhodes, Capt. A. F. Wilson and Marion Moseley have returned from a hunt in the big
thicket in Montgomery county. They killed 14 deer and bagged plenty of small game and fish.
Tom Causey was here from Wellborn yesterday.
W. S. Stuart is here after a lengthy absence in Gatesville and other points.
Mrs. R. T. Gibbs returned to Mansfield, La., yesterday after a visit to Dr. and Mrs. H. L. Fountain.
Dr. Robert L. Dinwiddie of San Antonio is the guest of his friend and classmate, Dr. H. T. Coulter.
[Eagle, 9 October 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, October 10, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Prof. B. C. Pittuck has gone to Victoria.
Will Astin came down from Hearne yesterday.
John Ferguson of Bethel was in town yesterday.
F. S. Wilcox was here from Benchley yesterday.
Dr. George R. Tabor is attending the Dallas Fair.
Mrs. W. G. Taliaferro returned from Calvert yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Nunn are attending the Dallas Fair.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Clarke have returned from Ashville, N. C.
Mrs. W. J. Roberts and children returned from Dallas yesterday.
J. W. Shepard of Kurten called on the Eagle yesterday.
George Hensarling, H. T. Palmer, and Arch Graham of Rock Prairie were here yesterday.
A. W. Dyess and daughter, Miss Malinda, and Miss Lula Pate of Bethel were callers at the Eagle yesterday.
D. G. and R. E. Jolley, G. W. Graham, John Ferguson, J. H. Reed, Ab and Bob Shaw of Harvey were in town
yesterday.
[Eagle, 10 October 1923]
(Taken from the Bryan Daily Eagle, October 11, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
The Bryan Market
Prices were quoted today as follows:
Cotton—Strict low middling 4 1-4 cents; middling 4 3-8 cents; strict middling 4 1-2 cents; cotton seed $5.50 per
ton.
Produce—Eggs 10c per dozen; chickens $2.00 per dozen; beeswax 18c per pound; turkeys 50c each; honey 7 1-2
cents per pound; country lard 8 cents per pound; butter 20c per pound; bacon 6 cents per pound; Irish potatoes
80c per bushel; sweet potatoes 50 cents per bushel; onions 2 cents per pound; dried peas 2 cents per pound;
corn 25 to 30 cents per bushel; hay $7 per ton; wood $1.75 per cord.
[Eagle, 11 October 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, October 12, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Mrs. Bessie Lawrence is visiting in Navasota.
John B. Mike spent yesterday in Houston.
Miss Willie Marwilski has returned from Navasota.
Will Millican of Millican was a visitor to Bryan yesterday.
Captain S. M. Derden returned from Houston yesterday.
H. G. Rhodes and A. M. Waldrop have returned from the Dallas fair.
Revs. J. M. Bullock, S. R. McClung, J. Mack Black, J. R. Horn, A. A. Allen, W. H. Reddin, and J. J. Conaway arrived
yesterday from the Baptist State Convention at Waco.
We are authorized to announce Jesse G. Minkert candidate for count attorney, A. W. Buchanan candidate for
county treasurer, J. T. Closs candidate for re-election as justice of the peace, J. H. Blahk candidate for county
treasurer, T. C. Nunn candidate for re-election as sheriff and W. Gillie Mitchell candidate for justice of the peace.
[Eagle, 12 October 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, October 13, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Mrs. C. A. Adams is visiting in Dallas.
J. Morehead went to Milano yesterday.
Walter Wipprecht went to Austin yesterday.
R. P. Andrews of Harvey left yesterday for Abilene.
Squire J. M. Zimmerman of Kurten was in the city yesterday.
Gus Stevener and J. S. Francis were here from Cottonwood yesterday.
S. H. Hickman, Tom Galletin, and J. Castles of Cottonwood were in town yesterday.
Mrs. Priscilla Andrews and daughter, Miss May, were here yesterday from Harvey.
John Ferguson, J. T. and S. T. Pate, John Eden and Elijah Pate of Bethel were here yesterday.
Charlie Nitch, after living in Hearne for some time, has returned to Bryan and will make his home here.
Mrs. George Dunn, Miss Nannie Dunn and Miss Beuna Brown of Wheelock were visitors to Bryan yesterday.
Miss Levenia McConnico is visiting in Houston.
Mrs. J. M. McClure left yesterday to visit her son at Montgomery.
George W. Williams, C. T. Davis, J. D. Williams, I. L. Rains, and J. T. Dyess were here from Harvey yesterday.
[Eagle, 13 October 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, October 15, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Dr. D. O. Eubank is attending the Dallas fair.
J. Woodhead went to Austin yesterday.
Mrs. Amanda True is visiting in Calvert.
Arch McCallum of Tabor was in town yesterday.
Henry Rohde returned from Houston yesterday.
W. A. Johnson is visiting his brother in Navasota.
Miss Lottie Stoddard is visiting at Gonzales.
Mrs. J. J. Adams returned from Dallas yesterday.
Miss Daisy Worley returned from Marlin today.
Col. and Mrs. A. M. Rhodes went to Marlin yesterday.
Solomon Mabry of Macy was here yesterday.
M. S. Freeman was here from Wellborn yesterday.
Miss Ella McClure and Miss Alice Picco are visiting in Dallas.
John Hensarling and family were here from Rock Springs yesterday.
Squire J. W. Benson and Constable J. D. Jones were here from Harvey yesterday.
Marriage licenses: Jim Wilson to Jennie Persons, Elija Samuel to Zelle Turner, W. C. Reinhardt to Francis Croker,
R. E. Mears to Delia Hayes, Willie E. Nettles to Annie H. Thompson, A. S. Brown to Alla Ranchet.
[Eagle, 15 October 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, October 17, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Mrs. T. F. Castles is visiting in Brenham.
R. H. Seale was here from Benchley yesterday.
Dick Curd was here from Millican yesterday.
C. A. Robinson was here from Wellborn yesterday.
D. O. Eubank has returned from a visit to Dallas and Denison.
Mrs. Johnnie Koppe was here from Kurten yesterday.
W. A. Johnson and Mrs. Bessie Lawrence returned from Navasota yesterday.
Judge W. J. Moore and Dan Sims were here from the bottoms yesterday.
Mrs. S. M. Derden returned from Dallas yesterday.
Col. R. K. Chatham, Col. A. M. Rhodes, Judge W. H. Nall, and Captain Tom Sanders have gone on the hunt to the
big thicket.
J. W. Shaw was here from Harvey yesterday.
[Eagle, 17 October 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, October 18, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
J. E. Covey has returned from the Dallas fair.
Will Wooten has returned from a visit to Waco.
Miss Mabel Board returned from Dallas yesterday.
Judge and Mrs. W. G. Taliaferro went to Cameron Sunday.
T. H. Darwin returned from a visit to Dallas yesterday.
Misses Dollie Carr and Mae Cole have gone to Galveston.
E. E. Stockton and family of Kurten were in the city yesterday.
Rev. Clarence Cavitt of Wheelock was in the city yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. R. Newcomb and daughter were here from Reliance yesterday.
T. E. Shaw and daughter, Mrs. Zimmerman, of Cottonwood, were in town yesterday.
Albert Bullock left yesterday for Huntsville to attend the Sam Houston Normal Institute.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter W. Smith and Miss La Dora Nance arrived from Dallas Sunday morning.
[Eagle, 18 October 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, October 19, 1898, twenty-five years ago. [ ) ]
Ms. J. L. Robinson left for Rockdale yesterday.
Dr. T. L. Todd was in from Bethel yesterday.
J. W. Benson of Bethel called on the Eagle yesterday.
Postmaster W. H. McMichael was here from Edge yesterday.
Mrs. Amanda True returned from Calvert yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Sbisa and daughter, Miss Rita, were here from College yesterday.
A. C. Carter, Peter Moore, Richard Nash, Jack Rudasill, Tom Williams, D. W. Boyett, and W. H. Dillashaw were in
from Edge yesterday.
[Eagle, 19 October 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, October 20, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
A. B. Ballard has been sick the past few days.
C. H. Wyse has been an [sic] the sick list this week.
W. T. James visited Madisonville Tuesday.
Jim McNair left yesterday for Hubbard City.
Mrs. Tillie Cavitt left yesterday for San Angelo.
C. A. Glenn of Stone City was in town yesterday.
Mrs. P. N. Causey, Mrs. T. H. Royder and Miss Midleton were here from Wellborn yesterday.
J. H. Phillips of Reliance was a pleasant caller to the Eagle office yesterday.
G. W. Mansel and L. B. S. Skains were here yesterday from Edge.
Dr. and Mrs. Heidengsfelder of Houston visited Mr. and Mrs. John B. Mike this week.
[Eagle, 20 October 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, October 22, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Dr. Jones of Bethel was in the city yesterday.
Postmaster W. H. McMichael was here from Edge yesterday.
J. E. Tobias of Kurten was a caller at the Eagle yesterday.
T. A. Cloud of Kurten was a Bryan visitor yesterday.
Mrs. Weaver of Calvert is visiting her sister, Mrs. Chas. N. Williamson.
Mrs. Y. C. A. Rogers returned to Waco yesterday after a visit to her sister, Mrs. J. J. Adams.
Mesdames P. N. Causey, Walter Royder and D. M. Broach were here from Wellborn yesterday.
Uncle Mark Wilcox was in town yesterday and reported plenty of frost.
The women are wearing such thick veils that a man has to be constantly on the watch to keep from smiling to[sic]
pleasantly at his own wife.
M. M. Moseley has a lot of fine horses and mules at Gooch’s stable and invites those wanting single or double
drivers to call and see them.
Merchants are advertising nobby business suits at $10.00.
[Eagle, 22 October 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, October 23, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
John N. Royder was here from Wellborn yesterday.
Chas. Vesmiroosky went to Houston last night.
H. C. Robinson returned from Corsicana yesterday.
Mrs. W. G. Walker is visiting her daughter in Galveston.
Will Woods of near Wellborn was here yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Astin were here from Hearne yesterday.
Constable J. D. Jones of Bethel was in town yesterday.
J. P. Carnes of Bethel called on the Eagle yesterday.
Mrs. A. F. Wilson and children have returned home from Nashville, Tenn.
[Eagle, 23 October 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, October 24, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Capt. Hudspeth of Tabor was here yesterday.
Mrs. E. F. Parks has been quite sick for several days.
G. B. Jolly and family of Bethel were here yesterday.
Wm. Echols of Edge was in town today on business.
Cul Bolton and Pink Barron of Rock Prairie were in town yesterday.
J. J. Pritchett and Wiley Colson of Iola were here yesterday.
J. D. Jones, J. P. Carnes, John Eaden, J. A. Shaw, Cal Steed, John Ferguson and son Horace, Jack Graham, Zim
Eaden and J. R. Pate of Bethel were in town yesterday.
Misses Edna and Willie Weedon, and Mary and Pinkie Ferguson of Bethel were visitors to Bryan yesterday.
The marriage of George Royder and Miss Eula Wyatt is announced to take place today at Bethel.
J. C. Carroll and family of Kurten were in town yesterday.
[Eagle, 24 October 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, October 25, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Mrs. Ida Young went to Milano Sunday.
W. R. Johnston went to Waco Sunday.
Judge Spencer Ford visited Marlin yesterday.
Judge A. C. Brietz went to Houston Sunday.
Mrs. C. A. Adams returned from Dallas yesterday.
Charles McLenson of Calvert spent Sunday in the city.
Miss Leanore Waldrop has been quite sick for several days.
Major and Mrs. W. A. Banks went to Marlin yesterday.
Dr. J. L. Fountain has returned from a visit to Fort Bend county.
M. D. Cole who has been quite sick for two weeks is up again.
G. M. Brandon, Harry Dillishaw ad [sic] John Curry spent Sunday in Galveston.
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Leathers and daughter, Miss Maud, were visitors to Bryan from Edge yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Buchanan and Miss Nath Cotham of Bethel and Mrs. M. S. Freeman of Wellborn were in town
yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Bain of Gainesville returned Sunday after a visit to Mrs. Bain’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. Parker.
[Eagle, 25 October 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, October 26, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
H. Rohde went to Houston today.
S. T. Tooke went to Franklin yesterday.
R. H. Seale was here from Benchley yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Brockman returned from Bremond yesterday.
[Eagle, 26 October 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, October 27, 1923, twenty-five years ago.)
Julius Levy went to Navasota Sunday.
T. W. Drew was here from Kurten yesterday.
Henry Prinzel was here from Kurten yesterday.
A. J. Edwards was here from Millican yesterday.
Mrs. Amanda Thomas returned from San Antonio Sunday.
Will Nabors was here from the Brazos bottoms yesterday.
Mrs. Luther Clark returned to Dallas yesterday after a visit to Col. and Mrs. M. W. Sims.
Mrs. B. F. Love returned to Franklin yesterday after a visit to Col. and Mrs. M. W. Sims.
[Eagle, 27 October 1923]
(Taken from the flies [ s ic ] of the Bryan Daily Eagle, October 29, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
R. H. Kirk went to Hearne yesterday.
C. N. Williamson went to Calvert yesterday.
W. D. Yardley was in from Harvey yesterday.
O. L. Tabor has returned from South Texas.
Luther Taylor has been spending the past week in San Antonio.
J. F. Parks has just received a handsome present from his brother-in-law, Judge C. C. Garrett, in the shape of a
cane cut from the mountains of Virginia and surmounted by a handsome buck-horn handle.
[Eagle, 29 October 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, October 30, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
J. F. Lovett left yesterday for Franklin.
D. P. Cole was here from Harvey yesterday.
Miss Bessie Kendrick left last night for Pecos City.
John F. Royder was here from Wellborn yesterday.
Dr. E. Barlow of Kurten was a visitor to the city yesterday.
Mrs. E. F. Parks is reported better after several days illness.
Mrs. H. Kernole and daughter, Miss Annie May, are visiting in Navasota.
Misses Kate Parker and Nellie Smith will leave today to visit in Waco and Marlin respectively.
Capt. Robert Hudspeth and J. S. Francis were in town yesterday from the Tabor community.
Dr. J. N. Goodwin was here from Wellborn yesterday.
[Eagle, 30 October 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, October 31, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Fred Foster now has a position in the post office.
W. K. Marriott of Harvey was in town yesterday.
John Hensarling and family were here from Wellborn yesterday.
D. G. Jolly of Bethel called in at the Eagle office while in town yesterday.
J. W. Benson, John Dyess and J. M. Kincannon were here from Bethel yesterday.
Will Vandiver has returned from Galveston, having been mustered out of service.
George Edge and Miss Mary Harris of Harris school neighborhood were married at Huntsville, Sunday October 23.
Capt. D. D. Dawson fell from a barn loft yesterday and broke two ribs.
[Eagle, 31 October 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, November 1, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
B. M. Curd of Millican was here yesterday.
Tom Davidson returned from Waco yesterday.
H. Marwilsky returned from Navasota yesterday.
John H. Royder was here from Wellborn yesterday.
J. J. Vandiver was here from Steep Hollow yesterday.
Squire M. B. Laski was here from Wellborn yesterday.
J. A. Chew and family of Covington have locatel [sic] in Bryan.
W. W. Sangster has returned from Saint Louis.
Col. W. T. Jones of the Brazos Bottom is recovering from an injured right ankle.
Milss [sic] Mamie Todd entertained a number of her young friends Saturday night at the residence of Mr. and Mrs.
J. T. Sawyer of the Bethel community.
Dr. George R. Tabor has been appointed democratic chairman for Brazos county.
J. H. McGregor, who has been sick at his home near Wellborn the past week, is reported batter. [sic]
[Eagle, 1 November 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, November 2, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
T. W. Drew was here from Macey yesterday.
Gus Stevener of Kurten was in town yesterday.
Mrs. J. M. Mike returned from Dallas yesterday.
Prof. M. D. Burns was here from Iola yesterday.
J. W. Morgan of Searcy was in town yesterday.
Miss Sadie Hortman has a position with Sam Sanger.
Mr. and Mrs. John Daly have returned from Austin.
Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Lovett went to Franklin yesterday.
Dr. J. N. Goodwin and wife came up from Wellborn yesterday.
Mrs. H. E. White arrived home last night form [sic] South Carolina.
B. E. Gentry and Jim Eaves were here from Wellborn yesterday.
Luther Taylor has returned from a ten days’ visit to San Antonio.
J. W. Burrows and John Thompson of Allenfarm [sic] were in town yesterday.
V. W. Foster and daughter, Miss Callie, returned from Hempstead yesterday.
[Eagle, 2 November 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, November 3, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Mrs. Bettie Paris is visiting in Waco.
E. E. Shumate of Waco is in the city.
Mrs. Spencer Ford is visiting in Alvin.
Otto Boehme visited Houston yesterday.
J. D. Irons went to Wharton yesterday.
J. S. Francis was here from Cottonwood yesterday.
J. W. Carson and A. L. Ewing were here from the Brazos Bottom yesterday.
Mrs. E. J. Pressley left yesterday morning for Quannah.
Dr. and Mrs. Crawford of Benchley were in town yesterday.
Mrs. J. Barrow went to Wellborn yesterday.
Mrs. W. S. Wilson left yesterday for Houston and Huntsville.
Mrs. E. W. Hutchinson of Houston is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. McConnico.
Paul Bradley and A. F. Wilson have returned from Iola and vicinity where they killed 71 quail Wednesday.
W. H. May, Dr. A. Barlow and Claud Harper of Willow Hole and Dr. E. Barlow of Kurten were in the city yesterday.
[Eagle, 3 November 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, November 5, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Miss Adah Board went to Waco yesterday.
Prof. J. C. Nagle went to Corsicana yesterday.
Major W. R. Cavitt went to Houston yesterday.
H. B. Steele of Mudville was in town yesterday.
Father Litwora came down from Bremond yesterday.
David Shirley and W. J. Riley of Reliance were in town yesterday.
George Dixon and F. S. Wilcox were here from Benchley yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Sangster have returned from Navasota.
Misses Minnie and Mattie Bullock of Reliance were in the city yesterday.
Mrs. W. C. Friley of Mexia is here visiting her daughter, Mrs. J. Webb Howell.
J. W. Benson, John Dies and Coon Williams were here from Harvey yesterday.
Mrs. J. J. Vandiver and daughters Miss Viola Shaw and Laura Mims of Steep Hollow were Bryan visitors yesterday.
[Eagle, 5 November 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, November 6, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Albert Worley went to Waco yesterday.
Mrs. J. R. Carlton returned from Navasota yesterday.
H. K. Arrington came up from Millican yesterday.
Dr. E. F. Gregory of Edge was in town yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Parker went to Austin yesterday.
Squire J. M. Zimmerman was here from Kurten yesterday.
Ben Ettleson went to Waco last night.
Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Howell left for Fort Worth yesterday.
Mrs. Dr. Heidingsfetder of Houston is visiting Mr. and Mrs. John D. Mike.
J. W. Benson, J. W. Dyess, J. A. Shaw were here from Bethel yesterday.
Miss Annie Adams returned to Mudville yesterday after a visit to Capt. and Mrs. J. J. Adams.
Mrs. Joe Cavitt and niece Edith Clifton of Wheelock were here yesterday en route to Waco.
[Eagle, 6 November 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, November 7, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Albert McCallum of Tabor is on the sick list.
J. W. Doremus went to Anderson yesterday.
Alex Beard was here from the Brazos bottom Sunday.
Charles Claydon of Tabor was in town yesterday.
Miss Bettie Eaves returned from Houston Sunday.
Dr. J. W. Adderhold was here from Millican yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Batte came up from Wellborn yesterday.
Misses Ada and Irene Board returned from Waco yesterday.
Bob Harrison arrived from Brenham today to visit his sister, Mrs. T. F. Castles.
Miss M. Stella Shepard left yesterday to attend the meeting of the Daughters of the Confederacy at Hot Springs.
W. H. McMichael, Tom Frame, Dr. Ed. Gregory, John Payne and Rev. and Mrs. James Wilson were here from Macy
yesterday.
[Eagle, 7 November 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, November 8, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Gen. H. B. Stoddard is receiving many letters from various parts of the State urging him to become an applicant
for the position of adjutant general under Governor Joseph D. Sayers.
C. E. Jenkins on yesterday shipped to the Texas Furred and Feathered Stock Exposition which opened in Waco
today six pairs of fantail pigeons, three single comb Brown Leghorns, and seven Silver Wyandottes. Mr. Jenkins is
always a prize winner.
Mrs. Joe B. Reed went to Waco yesterday.
Dr. F. M. Law went to Belton yesterday.
Prof. L. L. McInnis went to Waco yesterday.
Miss Mary Rhodes of Navasota is visiting Mrs. W. M. Foster.
J. Allen Myres has just returned from a visit to Galveston.
Col. Nathan Davis and Miss Nancy Davis arrived here last night from South Carolina and are visiting Mrs. H. E.
White.
[Eagle, 8 November 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, November 9, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Miss Mertie Henry went to Hearne yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Clark went to Waco yesterday.
W. C. Boyett and D. C. Suber were here from College yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Bain arrived from Gainesville yesterday morning.
Dr. A. J. White brought the election news from Macy yesterday.
B. E. Gentry brought the official returns from Wellborn yesterday.
D. S. Holland, A. W. Dyess, C. S. Jones were here from Bethel yesterday.
Sobe Steele, G. W. Dunlap, Bob McMahan, John Thompson and J. W. Burrows were here from Millican and
Allenfarm [sic] yesterday.
John Mike yesterday shipped ten fine game chickens to the City of Mexico, where he has made a sale of 200 to be
delivered in lots of ten each.
[Eagle, 9 November 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, November 10, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Dr. T. Hairston is here from Marlin.
Rev. Joseph Pelnar went to Bremond yesterday.
Billy Morgan was here from Houston yesterday.
Judge Spencer Ford went to Galveston yesterday.
Polk Closs was here from the upper Brazos bottom yesterday.
Miss Cox of Dallas, who has been visiting her brother, A. J. Cox returned to Dallas yesterday.
E. A. Hirschfield, the genial traveling agent for the Fort Worth & Denver, was here yesterday.
The residence of J. H. Webb caught fire yesterday but the flames were extinguished before much damage had
been done.
J. B. Mike went to Waco yesterday.
W. G. Milroy was here from Navasota yesterday.
John H. Royder and Ed Fraquhar came up from Wellborn yesterday.
[Eagle, 10 November 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, November 12, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Mrs. Nancy Pool left yesterday for Conroe.
Phillip Andrews has returned from Abilene.
Judge V. B. Hudson went to Hearne yesterday.
Henry Prinzel was here from Kurten yesterday.
John B. Mike returned from Waco yesterday.
Andrew George was here from Macy yesterday.
Homer Lamkin of Caldwell was in the city yesterday.
Col. A. M. Rhodes has been on the sick list this week.
Alex Beard was here from the Brazos bottom yesterday.
Mrs. Louise Batte and children went to Wellborn yesterday.
Tom Goodson was here from the Brazos bottom yesterday.
John E. Astin was here from the Brazos bottom yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. R. S. McClung were here from Bethel yesterday.
Mrs. E. Reynolds of Franklin is viisting [sic] R. Blatherwick and family.
Mrs. W. S. Adams has been here the past week visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Cole.
H. C. Van and Will and Tom De Hart were here from Steep Hollow yesterday.
[Eagle, 12 November 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, November 13, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Dr. West went to Bremond yesterday.
Sam R. Henderson went to Cameron yesterday.
Chas. S. Gainer went to Calvert yesterday.
Prof. J. T. McGee was a visitor to the city yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Clarke returned from Waco yesterday.
Miss Davetta Nabors of Kemp is here visiting relatives.
Ben Ettleson and Tom Davidson went down to Hempstead yesterday.
R. H. Seale ad [sic] Oscar Wilcox were here from Benchley yesterday.
Wrs. [sic] W. S. Adams has been here the past week the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Cole.
Mrs. Mattie Stickley is here from Indian Territory visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Hines.
Mrs. D. L. McNeeley returned to Calvert yesterday after a visit to her daughter, Mrs. J. B. Stevenson.
Mrs. W. C. Friley returned to Mexia yesterday after a visit to her daughters, Mrs. J. Webb Howell and Miss Gussie
Friley.
[Eagle, 13 November 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, November 14, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
R. B. Skains was in town yesterday.
Ed Hall returned to Waco yesterday.
Dr. Ed Gregory was here from Edge yesterday.
J. T. Sawyer was in town from Bethel yesterday.
S. R. Henderson returned from Cameron yesterday.
Miss Nellie Smith returned from Waco yesterday.
C. E. Kennedy was here from Benchley yesterday.
Marcus Miller came up from Hempstead yesterday.
John Hensarling was here from Rock Prairie yesterday.
Mrs. Emmet Rohde returned to Hearne yesterday.
Rev. W. T. Wood was here from Wellborn yesterday.
Sidewalks are badly needed in the __________ portion of town.
George Harrison and H. E. Smith were here from Millican yesterday.
Capt. H. B. Martin was here from College yesterday.
Mrs. T. P. Gentry returned from Cameron yesterday.
John and Bob Newsome, Alex Ewing and John Nabors were here from the Brazos bottom yesterday.
[Eagle, 14 November 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, November 15, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Mrs. T. P. Gentry left for Cameron Sunday.
Will S. Adams of Ennis spent Sunday in Bryan.
Mrs. Joe B. Reed returned from Waco Sunday.
Col. A. Hill was here from Wellborn yesterday.
S. H. Hickman of Cottonwood was here yesterday.
Rev. J. C. Mickle came up from Wellborn yesterday.
Mrs. T. C. Nunn and children spent Sunday in Hearne.
Judge Spencer Ford returned [sic] Galveston Sunday.
W. J. Meads was here from Thompson’s Creek yesterday.
Mrs. W. J. Walker returned from Galveston Sunday.
Squire J. M. Zimmerman was here from Kurten yesterday.
W. R. Wyse returned from a business trip to Austin Sunday.
Mrs. A. J. Edwards returned to Millican Sunday.
Dr. and Mrs. George R. Tabor went to Rockdale yesterday.
Mrs. Julia Knowles is visiting her sister, Mrs. T. C. Nunn.
Dave Derden Jr. of Hillsboro is in the city visiting relatives.
J. M. Lawless Sr. and wife were here from Kurten yesterday.
J. T. Hines, who has been sick several days, is reported better.
A. C. Martin has been on a visit to Jacksonville the past week.
Judge and Mrs. W. G. Taliaferro returned from Calvert yesterday.
John Dyess and John Jones were in town from Bethel yesterday.
Miss Mary Rohde returned home from Baylor Female College at Belton the past week.
[Eagle, 15 November 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, November 16, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
A. B. Carr Jr. went to Temple yesterday.
Ben Knox was here from Hearne yesterday.
W. C. Preston was here from Houston yesterday.
Mrs. W. W. Sangster has returned from Navasota.
Frank Fickey of Kurten called on the Eagle yesterday.
Squire W. C. Pool was here from Millican yesterday.
Dr. Joseph Howard of Wheelock called on the Eagle yesterday.
Col. L. L. Foster has been quite sick at College.
John H. Royder and Ed Farquhar were here from Wellborn yesterday.
Mrs. Beulah Marsh was here from Hearne yesterday.
Mrs. W. S. Adams and daughter Hazel returned to Ennis yesterday.
G. W. Mansell and J. B. Skains of Cottonwood called on the Eagle yesterday.
A. F. Wilson, H. D. Wilson and O. E. Saunders went hunting Tuesday and Killed 60 partridges.
[Eagle, 16 November 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, November 17, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Judge J. D. Adair of Taylor is in the city.
Miss Kate Parker returned from Waco yesterday.
Miss Ina Currie of Houston is the guest of Miss Carr.
Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Drew were here from Macy yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Clarke returned from Waco yesterday.
John H. Royder was here from Wellborn yesterday.
Misses Kate Braatz, Lottie Hearne and Mozelle Boyett are visiting in Hearne.
Mrs. M. Bonneville and daughter, Mrs. J. T. Hall returned from Galveston yesterday.
Dr. George R. Tabor and wife returned from Rockdale yesterday.
Rev. A. M. Stewart will preach the sermon for the union audience at the Methodist church Thanksgiving.
Mrs. John K. Davis and Miss Dollie Carr gave a card party yesterday afternoon in honor of Mrs. E. W. Hutchinson
and Miss Ina Currie of Houston.
Claude Mitchell and Ira Gooch returned from a business trip to Marlin yesterday.
[Eagle, 17 November 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, November 19, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
J. L. Hearne has been sick the past few days.
Sam Thomas returned from Coryell county.
Joe Welch came up from Navasota yesterday.
J. R. Collier of Mumford was in the city yesterday.
W. J. Meads of Thompson Creek was here yesterday.
Miss Alice Dunlap returned to Millican yesterday.
Miss Jessie Johnson came down from Hearne yesterday.
Mrs. M. E. Reynolds returned to Hempstead yesterday.
C. E. King and Judge J. D. Adair returned to Taylor yesterday.
Misses Maud and Olive Wilson are visiting Mrs. F. E. Mistrot in Galveston.
Dr. J. S. Edge and Sam Victor of Kurten were here yesterday.
Mrs. W. L. Dean of Madisonville left yesterday to visit in Waco.
Mrs. C. M. Sandel of Wellborn visited friends in Bryan yesterday.
Nevel Ross and Mater Ross Harrington were here from College yesterday.
D. Julius Zulch and W. L. Zulch were here from Willow Hole yesterday.
Capt. and Mrs. John G. Tabor arrived from San Antonio yesterday.
[Eagle, 19 November 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, November 20 [ s ic ? ] , 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Julius Levy visited Navasota Sunday.
J. R. Astin went to Houston yesterday.
S. T. Tooke went to Beaumont yesterday.
W. H. Morgan was here from Reliance yesterday.
Miss Mary Rohde has returned to school at Belton.
Tom Ewing was here from the Brazos bottom yesterday.
Claude Stanley left yesterday for Navasota and Hempstead.
Sid Rhodes has returned from a visit to relatives in Madison county.
P. H. Arrington and H. E. Smith came up from Millican yesterday.
Gen. H. B. Stoddard returned from Dallas Sunday.
Mrs. Manley Stanley left Sunday for Johnson’s Bayou, La.
Mr. and Mrs. Jake Shapro came over from Madisonville Sunday.
Capt. J. J. Adams and Capt. Bob Adams went to Galveston Sunday.
C. N. Williamson left Sunday for a trip through Louisiana and Mississippi.
[Eagle, 20 November 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, November 21, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
CHURCH DIRECTORY
Baptist—W. C. Friley, pastor. Services every Sunday at 11 a. m. and 7:15 p. m.; Sunday school at 9:45 a.
m.; prayer meeting Thursday night.
Methodist—J. B. Cochran, pastor. Services 11 a. m. and 7 p. m. Sunday; Sunday school 9:45 a. m.;
Epworth League Sunday 4 p. m.; prayer meeting Tuesday night.
Presbyterian—J. D. West, pastor. Services morning and evening, 1 , 3 and 4 Sundays in each month;st rd th
Sunday school 9:45 a. m.; prayer meeting Wednesday night.
Christian—J. L. Andrews, pastor. Services 11 a. m. and 7:15 p. m. Sunday; Sunday school 9:45 a. m.;
Christian Endeavor 3 p. m. Sunday; prayer meeting Wednesday night.
Free Communion Baptist—A. M. Stewart, pastor. Services every Sunday night in each month; Sunday
school 10 a. m.
St Joseph’s Catholic church—Father Pelnar, pastor. Mass at 8 and 10 a. m. Sunday.
[Eagle, 21 November 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, November 22, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
LODGE MEETINGS
Ivanhoe Commandery No. 8, Knight Templars—Meet 2 Tuesday in each month. A. M. Rhodes, E. C.; H. G.nd
Rhodes, secretary.
W. T. Austin chapter No. 87, R. A. M.—Meets third Monday in each month. John Q. Tabor, H. P.; Joe B. Reed,
secretary.
Brazos Lodge No. 125, A. and A. M.—Meet fourth Monday in each month. R. M. Nall, W. M.; C. O. Carr,
secretary.
Brazos Lodge No. 64, K. of P.—Meet first and third Tuesday in each month. A. M. Waldrop, C. C.; D. C. DeMaret,
K. R. & S.
Vulcan Lodge No. 37, A. O. U. W.—Meet 2 and 4 Thursdays in each month. M. H. James, M. W.; A. M. Emden,nd th
recorder.
Bryan Lodge No. 1032, K. of H.—Meet first and third Thursdays in each month. A. Emden, dictator; A. J. Platner,
reporter.
Brazos Camp No. 104, W. O. W.—Meet 2 and 4 Friday in each month. W. S. Stuart, C. C.; Joe B. Reed, clerk.nd th
Bryan Tent No. 16, K. O. T. M.—Meeting nights first and third Mondays of each month. Sam B. Wilson, C.; Joe B.
Reed, R. K.
Bryan Lodge No. 980, Home Forum—Meeting nights 2 and 4 Wednesday each month. I. [sic?] A. Saunders,nd th
pres.; Joe B. Reed, financier.
Bryan Lodge No. 409, National Aid—Meetings nights first and third Wednesday in each month. A. W. Holman,
pres.; W. S. Stuart, sec.
[Eagle, 22 November 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, November 23, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
CITY OFFICERS.
Mayor, C. A. Adams.
Marshal, T. P. Boyett.
Deputy Marshal, R. H. Smith.
Secretary and Treasurer, H. G. Rhodes.
City Sexton, H. H. Jones.
Constable, C. L. Baker.
Aldermen, R. G. Tabor, W. S. Howell, W. W. Harris, C. H. Wyse, John M. Lawrence.
COUNTY OFFICERS.
Judge, W. H. Harman.
Clerk, G. W. McMichael.
Attorney, A. G. Board.
Tax Assessor, J. J. Adams.
Sheriff, T. C. Nunn.
Treasurer, R. W. Carr.
District Clerk, J. C. Williams.
Commissioners, R. J. Deens, Peter Thomas, Felix Phillips, and P. H. Arrington.
[Eagle, 23 November 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, November 24, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Washington, Nov. 24.—The United States is going to have a navy that will be close to the head in the navies of
the world. Secretary Long sees the necessity for a strong one to protect the new colonial possessions of the
United States and will make a request for additional war ships. His report to congress will ask for the building of
three new battle ships [sic] of greater capacity, of greater speed, more heavily armored and more powerful
batteries than either the Kearsage, Kentucky or Illinois, the most modern types of battleships the navy has under
construction now.
Three armored cruisers of the first class are to be built somewhat after the type of the Brooklyn. They are to be
more powerful batteries and attain greater pseed [sic] than the vessel which made such a name for itself off
Santiago harbor.
[Eagle, 24 November 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, November 26, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Washington, Nov. 26—Though confident that hostilities with Spain will not be resumed, Secretary Long has made
it a point since the peace protocol was signed to put the men-of-war of the service in the best possible condition.
During the latter part of the last week instructions were sent to the commandants of the navy yards at which
ships are undergoing repairs directing them to expedite the completion of the vessels in order that they might be
in condition for immediate use should developments in the internal situation require their employment.
The department’s attention was first directed to the battleships and armored cruisers and as a result of the extra
work put on them they are well advanced and some of them are ready for service. The Indiana is the only armor-
clad which is now undergoing extensive repairs and in case of necessity overtime work would promptly place her
in condition to join the squadron to be sent to Spain.
[Eagle, 26 November 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, November 27, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
George Royder of Cartwheel was here yesterday.
Mrs. C. A. Cavitt went to Corsicana yesterday.
L. D. and J. T. McGee were in town yesterday.
Henry Kurten was a visitor to the city yesterday.
Andrew Holliday was here from Millican yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. G. W. McMichael are visiting in Millican.
Gen. H. P. Stoddard went up the road on a business trip yesterday.
Capt. J. A. Hester was in Bryan from Cottonwood yesterday.
E. K. Currie was here from the Brazos bottom yesterday.
Prof. E. E. Marriot and Prof. H. B. Wiley were here from Bethel yesterday.
Mrs. Ed R. Cox of Dallas and Mrs. J. A. Gammil of Calvert are visiting Judge and Mrs. V. B. Hudson.
R. H. Seale was here from Benchley yesterday.
[Eagle, 27 November 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, November 28, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
R. G. Wilson of Fordyce, Ark., has been called to the pastorate of the First Baptist church of Bryan. The church
has been without a pastor since the resignation of Dr. Friley.
Dr. F. M. Law preached at the Presbyterian church Sunday morning, Dr. West, the pastor, having been called to
Itasca on account of the illness of the minister there.
Manager Walter Wipprecht reports that the compress has squeezed about 27,000 bales of cotton this season.
Rivers Patout spent Sunday in Bryan as the guest of G. M. Brandon.
J. N. Lawrence suffered a stroke of apoplexy Sunday morning.
[Eagle, 28 November 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, November 29, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Waco.—The oil well being brilled [sic] west of Waco yields oil freely and a strong odor of gas is discernable around
the scene of drilling. Excitement in the neighborhood is intense.
R. H. Seale of Benchley was in town today.
Pastors of the several churches have arranged a union Thanksgiving service at the Methodist church. Rev. A. M.
Stuart will preach the sermon.
[Eagle, 29 November 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, December 4, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Mrs. R. S. Webb entertained several couples of the young people most delightfully Friday evening. Fortune telling
was the first announcement. Then followed a cakewalk in which George Smith won the prize, a jumping jack.
Mayor Adams performed a mock wedding, which contributed largely to the pleasures. Those present were:
Misses Wynifred and Frances Parker, Kate McKenzie, Allie Saunders, Mittie Friley, Miss Clarke and Miss Smith. Dr.
W. H. Oliver, Curtis Oliver, George Smith, Tom Lawrence, Prof. John A. Moore, Robert Howell and R. M. Gordon.
Cards are out announcing the marriage of Mr. Burt Norwood to Miss Mary E. Nabors and Mr. M. Nagle and Miss
Lenore Waldrop at the Baptist church in this city 3 p. m. Wednesday, December 14.
At a meeting of the Central Texas Teachers Association yesterday, Prof. S. H. Hickman of Bryan was elected
president; Miss Pistole of Calvert, vice president, and Miss Mattie Ivy of Calvert, secretary and treasurer.
[Eagle, 4 December 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, December 5, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Mrs. Judge Prendergast of Mexia is visiting Mr. and Mrs. John M. Caldwell.
A. and M. College boys hope to have a good attendance at their football game with Add-Ran boys this afternoon.
Mrs. Joseph Lay of Navasota was here yesterday.
Mrs. E. J. Fountain entertained the J. A. O. Club and a number of young men at a card party given last evening.
Mrs. Fountain was assisted by Mrs. R. T. Boyle and Mrs. H. L. Fountain.
Miss Stella Shepard has been appointed a colonel on the staff of Gen. Cabell of the Trans-Mississippi department
U. C. V.
[Eagle, 5 December 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, December 6, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Joe Saladina showed the Eagle representative today an interesting exhibit of tobacco samples which he had
prepared to take to Houston with him. Some of them were to be used in selling his crop of 1,600 or 1,700
pounds of tobacco raised this year near Bryan, while others were for exhibition at the Fruit, Flower and Vegetable
show.
Stevenson is building a machine shop in the northern part of town. Johnnie Vick will be with Mr. Stevenson.
Mrs. L. S. Ross is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Frank Clark.
[Eagle, 6 December 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, December 7, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Miss Ethel Cavitt entertained the J. A. O. Club at her spacious home Monday afternoon. The decorations were
beautiful yellow roses, bamboo vines and chrysanthemums being used in charming effect.
Miss Edna Nall is visiting in Conroe.
Rev. and Mrs. J. B. Cochran and little son returned from Houston yesterday.
Capt. Bob Hudspeth, M. S. Broach, A. A. Deen and J. W. Fullerton were here today from the Tabor community.
Green and Robert Buchanan left yesterday for Copperas Cove.
[Eagle, 7 December 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, December 8, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Col. L. L. Foster and wife, and Mrs. B. Sbisa and daughter, Miss Rita, are in Houston attending the flower show.
Bryan tent of Knights of the Maccabees have elected the following officers: E. F. Parks, past commander; J. H.
Mawhinney, commander; E. W. Crenshaw, master at arms; J. B. Priddy, master of guard; W. A. Withers, sentinel.
H. H. Henry was in town yesterday and stated he and J. V. Brogdon have raised 1,400 bushels of sweet potatoes
this year.
Mrs. Maggie Keeton is here from Jewett visiting Mrs. E. J. Fountain.
Mrs. Beckham of Hearne is visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Carr Jr.
[Eagle, 8 December 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, December 10, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
W. S. Howell visited Beaumont this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Armstrong are in Houston.
Mrs. J. L. Pritchett of Huntsville who has been visiting Prof. And Mrs. South left today for Austin.
The Ancient Order of the United Workmen have elected the following officers: M. H. James, past workman; A. W.
Hollman, foreman; W. R. Johnson, master workman; M. B. Roman, overseer; W. H. Walker, quire; W. J. Hollman,
receiver; Joe B. Reed, financier; A. D. McConnico, recorder and John Whittman, inside watchman.
[Eagle, 10 December 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, December 11, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Prof. and Mrs. A. L. Banks of College were here today.
Dr. F. R. Collard of Wheelock was here yesterday.
Profs. Harrington, Philpott, Tilson and Capt. Martin of College were here yesterday.
Mrs. Bettie Paris and Mrs. Jake Schwartz and little daughter of Waco are visiting Mr. and Mrs. John B. Mike.
The annual alumni reception at A. and M. College will take place in the mess hall parlors Friday night.
Dr. West went to Bremond yesterday.
Joe Saladina’s tobacco exhibit carried off honors at the Houston fruit, flower and vegetable festival, winning 3 first
prizes and a certificate of merit.
[Eagle, 11 December 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, December 12, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Miss Josephine Clark entertained the J. A. O. club in a most delightful way yesterday. Mrs. Tyler Haswell won first
at euchre. The club will meet next Monday afternoon with Miss Stella Shepard at Mrs. W. S. Howell’s. The
members are requested to be on hand promptly at 2:30 o’clock for a business meeting.
Miss Carrie Henderson of Hearne is visiting relatives.
Capt. J. J. Adams has gone to Wellborn and Millican on official business.
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Keeton returned to Jewett yesterday after a visit to Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Fountain.
J. W. Skains was here yesterday from Payne Prairie.
Pink Barron of Rock Prairie and S. H. Hickman of Cottonwood were in town today.
[Eagle, 12 December 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, December 13, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
W. W. Sangster went to Navasota yesterday to attend the funeral of the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Ward
Templeman.
J. W. Benson of Bethel was here yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Batte were in Bryan today.
Mr. and Mrs. Davis Trammel of Palestine are visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Howell.
J. F. Parks, the popular liveryman, has just received a handsome closed carriage, up-to-date in every respect.
Miss M. Stella Shepard, sponsor of Company D, corps of cadets, will entertain the members of the company at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Howell Saturday evening.
[Eagle, 13 December 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, December 14, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Uncle Brad Steele of Benchley is reported quite ill.
H. L. Bush visited Benchley yesterday.
Rev. G. S. Sandel, who has had charge of the Millican circuit for the past three years, will leave in a few days to
take charge of the Anderson circuit.
Seale and Porter gin at Benchley burned last night. Twelve bales of cotton burned with it and a good many
cotton seed.
August Prinzel was here today from Kurten.
[Eagle, 14 December 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, December 15, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Mack Meachum of Navasota was here yesterday.
Pretty Double Wedding
At the First Baptist church yesterday afternoon at 8 o’clock a pretty double wedding was solemnized, Mr. M. Nagle
being united in marriage to Miss Lenore Waldrop, and Mr. Henry Burton Norwood to Miss Mary Nabors, Dr. F. M.
Law officiating and the beautiful service in which the ring is used was pronounced. Matrons of honor were: Mrs.
R. A. Fraser of Calvert, Mrs. F. Marion Law; best men were: Prof. J. C. Nagle and Mr. J. M. Hare, ushers, A. M.
Waldrop and John Nabors. Mrs. H. O. Boatwright presided at the organ. The church was tastefully decorated.
[Eagle, 15 December 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, December 17, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
The eighth annual meeting of the Texas Live Stock Association will be held in Galveston January 17, 18 and 19.
Among the speakers are: “Cattle Feeding Experiments at A. and M. College,” Prof. J. H. Connell, College Station,
“Is the Tick the Sole Carrier of Splentic Fever,” Dr. Mark Francis, College Station.
Dr. J. N. Goodwin of Wellborn was here yesterday.
W. R. Sanders and little son went to Navasota yesterday.
John B. Mike requests the Eagle to tell the people not to fear an egg famine as he has an abundance for holiday
trade at 15 cent per dozen and is expecting more, which he hopes to sell at a lower price.
The City Council met in regular session last night, Mayor Adams presiding and all officers present. The tax levy
for the ensuing year on $100 valuation was made as follows: School fund 40 cents; tax and fine fund 25 cents;
street appropriation 15 cents, building fund 1 1-2 cents, building and street fund 8 1-2 cents; water works fund
15 cents; total city tax $1.05. An ordinance was passed providing for the issuance of $15,000 street
improvements.
[Eagle, 17 December 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, December 18, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
The alumni reception at the A. and M. College Friday night was a most delightful affair in spite of the wretched
weather. The reception took place in the beautiful mess hall parlors and was enlivened by music and games prior
to the banquet. Present were: Misses Stella Shepard, Wynifred Parker, Frances Parker, Miss Yarborough of
Navasota, Misses Smith and Mann of Galveston, Miss Henderson of Austin; Misses Clarke, Katie McKenzie, Ethel
Cavitt, and Miss Hughes, Col. and Mrs. L. L. Foster, Mr. and Mrs. B. Sbisa; Messrs Horace Cavitt, Robert Howell,
Dr. Hiram Coulter, Profs. Puryear, Smith, Pettuce, Kyle, Tilson, Bargoon, H. B. and W. C. Martin, Kerr, Philpot, K.
K. Hooper, and Frederick Abbott.
Dave Sims and John Astin were in town yesterday.
R. H. Seale was here yesterday.
Mrs. W. B. Philpot is visiting her parents at Hillsboro.
[Eagle, 18 December 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, December 19, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Rev. J. M. Bullock and daughter of Steep Hollow were in Bryan today.
Miss Nellie Batte is at home for the holidays from Baylor Female College, Belton.
John Payne was here today from Edge.
Major J. W. Tabor and Gen. H. G. Stoddard visited old friends at Calvert Sunday.
Allen Sanford of Waco was here to visit Bryan friends Sunday.
Ed Hall returned to Waco yesterday.
Misses Cornelia and Edith Woodward of Cuero are visiting Judge and Mrs. J. W. Doremus.
Mrs. Jake Schwartz and little daughter returned to Waco yesterday after a visit to Mrs. Louis Mike.
Mack Sanders and family returned to Robertson county yesterday after a visit to Capt. T. D. Sanders and wife.
E. Gandy, accompanied by his son, Leroy, and his daughter, Miss Bennie Gandy, and Miss Emma Arnold, from
Rock Prairie, were visitors here today.
[Eagle, 19 December 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, December 20, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Good rains have fallen over a large area of the state, putting a splendid season in the ground, and Brazos county
has certainly got her share of the moisture.
John B. Mike requests the Eagle to say that having promised the people there would be no egg famine, he wishes
to state that he shipped out 500 dozen Monday, 500 dozen yesterday and he still has on hand 1,000 dozen, which
he offers today at 3 dozen for 50 cents. All eggs not sold today will be shipped.
The news of the killing of Maj. T. G. Randle, which appeared in the Eagle yesterday morning, created a sensation
here, and was the subject of discussion on the streets all day.
W. H. Dunlap has been sick for some time, but we learned today that he was some better.
There will be a Christmas tree at the Methodist church Sunday night at Millican. All are invited. Send your gifts
to the church Saturday evening and have the committee place them on the tree.
[Eagle, 20 December 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, December 21, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Ring up central for the correct time, supplied from John M. Caldwell’s new electric clock.
G. W. Graham, Jack Graham and A. B. McSwain were here yesterday and left for a visit to their old home in
Missouri.
P. S. Purcell was in town yesterday.
Jim Young left yesterday to visit in Mississippi.
Arthur Jenkins is here from Houston to spend the holidays.
Mrs. T. J. Caywood of Rockdale is here visiting relatives.
Dr. and Mrs. J. N. Goodwin came up from Wellborn yesterday.
J. H. Weden and daughter, Miss Elma, were in the city yesterday.
J. Conaway, Charles Tobias, John Hearn, V. Andrews, Arthur Andrews and others were here from Kurten
yesterday.
The Eagle force returns thanks to the ladies of the Baptist church for a bountiful lunch sent to the office
yesterday.
W. H. Morgan and Misses Cora and Minnie Morgan and Miss Mattie Bullock were here from Reliance yesterday.
Eugene Morgan and Misses Cora and Minnie left at noon for Lampasas.
W. H. Byars, W. J. Webb, Jake Holland, J. S. Byars, R. Newcomb, Eugene Shelley, Mathew Adams and others
were here from Reliance yesterday.
There are reports current here of a panther or some other ferocious animal that inhabits the Hope Creek country,
ten miles from Bryan. It is claimed that parties have seen and shot at the animal and that dogs refuse to run it.
It is also stated that a big hunt will be made for the beast on Christmas day.
[Eagle, 21 December 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, December 22, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Miss Edith Rhodes, Cora and Davie Zulch, Leilia Griffin, Sallie Johnson and Fannie Fountain who have been
attending school at Sherman and Dallas are at home for the holidays.
About three thousand head of cattle are being fattened for market here and the range and range cattle are said
to be in good condition.
Mrs. G. V. Gainer is visiting at Caldwell.
Mrs. H. J. Putney left for Alvin yesterday.
Will Woods was here from Wellborn yesterday.
W. L. Outlaw of Wixon was here yesterday.
Dr. Drummond of Cottonwood was in the city yesterday.
Sheriff Garret L. Scott of Grimes county were [sic] here yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Carnes of Steep Hollow were in the city yesterday.
Major I. G. Randle was buried at Prairie Lee cemetery in Washington county Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. M. Nagle returned from Manor yesterday and are at home at Mrs. W. H. Webb’s.
Miss Lizzie Seale returned to Benchley yesterday and will eave [sic] in a few days for a visit to Ennis.
The oil mill has made a splendid run this season and reports to date over 150,000 gallons of oil made.
Bryan has received over 36,000 bales of cotton to date and will easily get the remaining number to make 40,000.
Ed Farquhar, J. M. Royder, M. S. Freeman and wife, John Hensarling and wife were here from Wellborn
yesterday.
[Eagle, 22 December 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, December 24, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
The newest and most novel device for collecting money has been put forth by the Salvation Army and it has met
with remarkable success, because it has struck the popular fancy. It is an iron boiling pot, such as is used in
every household, suspended from a tripod of red sticks about the height of a man. The inscription reads, “Keep
the pot boiling,” and it leaves absolutely no doubt of its object. There is a man in charge to see that the
contributions are not stolen. The fact that there is no importunity causes many to contribute who otherwise
would refuse.
It is estimated that between $200,000,000 and $300,000,000 are annually spent for newspaper advertising in the
United States. This forces upon the mind the truthfulness of the statement that the business man who hopes to
succeed in this day of push must of necessity keep his signboard in the homes of the buyers through the medium
of a good newspaper.
[Eagle, 24 December 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, December 26, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Ham of Bullard arrived yesterday to visit Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Brogdon.
Miss Agnes Register of Kurten was here yesterday and left for a visit to Chappel Hill.
Miss Janie Lewis was here from Millican yesterday.
Mrs. Charles S. Gainer is visiting relatives at Millican.
Claude Buchanan wen [sic] to Chappel Hill yesterday.
Master Will Howell and some of his little friends had a pretty Christmas tree yesterday afternoon at the home of
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Howell.
Miss Mae Cole returned from Ennis yesterday.
Mrs. Dora Farguhar of Wellborn was in the city yesterday.
Prof. H. H. Harrington went to Waco yesterday.
Pete Stacy wen [sic] to Navasota yesterday.
Judge and Mrs. John N. Henderson and son, Master Thurston, arrived from Austin yesterday.
J. A. D. Robinson and daughter, Miss Mary, left yesterday to visit at Marlin.
The compress has squeezed about 35,000 bales to date.
[Eagle, 26 December 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, December 27, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Samones Adams is here from Houston to spend Christmas with his parents, Capt. and Mrs. J. J. Adams.
A. Jahn left yesterday to spend Christmas with his family in San Antonio.
Miss Mattie Wilkins is at home for the holidays from the State University at Austin.
Mrs. R. B. Welch and Mrs. J. C. Darwin and little son, Claude, left this morning for a visit to relatives at Orange.
Miss Charlotte Stoddard returned home yesterday to spend Christmas with her parents, Gen. and Mrs. H. B.
Stoddard.
The Christmas celebrations at the various churches last night were very beautiful and most thoroughly enjoyed by
the crowds in attendance.
Messrs. Jim Nichols, Guy Harris, Jim Davis, Fish Gallatin, Bob Nichols, M. Hudspeth, Jim Presnal, Lee Wilson, John
Glover and others were here from Cottonwood yesterday.
[Eagle, 27 December 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, December 29, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Miss Josie Clark is visiting in Marlin.
Miss Nellie Smith is visiting in Waco.
J. A. Myers paid a Christmas visit to relatives in Waco.
Paul Wipprecht of Seguin is here visiting his brother, Walter.
Mr. Walter J. Higgs and Miss Ollie Jowers will be married Thursday morning at 10:30 o’clock at the residence of
the bride’s mother in this city, after which they will be given a magnificent dinner at the home of the groom’s
parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Higgs, near Bryan.
The Eagle regrets to chronicle a painful accident of which Master George Brandon was the victim yesterday about
noon. He fell from a horse and had his right arm broken at the wrist.
See S. M. Derden for land to rent. Good bottom land, six miles from Bryan, with good water and good
improvements.
A very pleasant dance was given to the young people Monday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. McDuff Simpson.
John B. Hines, George Smith, Dave Derden and T. K. Lawrence left yesterday for a trip to Marlin and Waco.
[Eagle, 29 December 1923]
(Taken from the files of the Bryan Daily Eagle, December 31, 1898, twenty-five years ago.)
Ivanhoe Commandery, Knights Templar, Col. A. M. Rhodes commander, held an important meeting last night at
which Prof. T. S. Minter and Mr. S. R. Henderson were duly initiated as members. Sir Knight John H. Rice of
Corsicana was present as an official visitor, representing the state grand commander, Col. L. L. Foster of College,
Messrs. J. P. Palms of Hearne, L. T. Fuller and J. T. Garrett of Calvert, were also present.
J. L. Gentry was here from Wellborn yesterday.
Judge Hudson and family are visiting in Calvert.
H. G. Youngblood of College was in the city yesterday.
Miss Daisy Astin was visiting friends in the city yesterday.
Miss Spaun and Miss Lewis came up from Millican yesterday.
Mrs. Chas. McMillan of Edge was visiting in Bryan yesterday.
Capt. Bob Adams and son, Cliff Adams, of Mudville, were in the city yesterday.
[Eagle, 31 December 1923]