Local notes on trade plans and community changes in Texas towns
Trade accursions planned for September 3 to 5 include a wide regional effort covering all towns in Victoria. J I Peters selected secretary of the chamber of commerce with new duties, and a ladies rest room is established in the city to serve visitors and workers. A steamy train replacement for motor cars is announced due to Houston and Tex Central line traffic, affecting schedules between the city and Waco. Farther, a Dal tag deal sees land sold for 45000 with a new Guaranty State Bank formed, paying in 10000 capital, and Fort Worth publisher John Buchanan spurs a weekly News. Garland reports a fresh commercial club activity near bush easter area to equip and furnish facilities, with similar improvements planned.
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Houston
Waco
Moore Acquittal and Indictment Motion in Local Case
Judge C W Robinson presided over the Criminal District Court in the Monta J Moore case. Moore faced an indictment for alleged fund misapplication at a state bank while he was president of the American Trust Company. He was found not guilty. a perjury charge was pending, and a quashment motion and continued term request were ruled on by the judge. Belton Oil Company forms with $6000 capital to develop oil prospects south west of the city.
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CW. Robinson
Criminal District Court
Monta J. Moore
Funda
Offonas
Moore
American ‘Trust Company
Fue
Lee
Coumeet
Maury
Robinace
Tte
Nelton
Belton Oil Gan Company
Barbecue at Mumford Draws Local Notables
A barbecue and shoot at Mumford yesterday drew a crowd including TP Boyett J W Gray MN McAshan Beh Priddy Wade Cox George Nedbalnk Coleman Mardy Roger Q Antio John Antin Dr R M Harrison and Norman Jem AFLAN. Attendees praised the pleasant time and the generous hospitality of Mumford residents with many enjoying the event’s activities and refreshments.
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Mumford
TP. Boyett
McAshan
Beh Priddy
Wade Cox
George Nedbalnk
Coleman Mardy
Roger Q. Antio
John Antin
R. M. Harrison
Norman Jem Aflan
Bevan Citivane
County Board of Education Sets 1813 16 Session Apportionment
The Brazos County Board of Education at the courthouse on August 10 discusses per capita apportionment of funds for the schools for the session 181316 and other school matters. The board includes W. Parker, Grahaim, and W. R Parker. action aims to increase school capacity and related improvements. A silo project by Swensons near Bramford is noted as an experimental holding.
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Brazos
T. W. Parker
Tagao8
Bravos County
Grahaim
W. R
Appointment of LONGBOTHAM SHERIF at Matinonville
The county appointed Longbotham Sheriff yesterday to fill the vacancy after Temple-The Santa Fe Railroad went into operation between Lon gborough and Somerville. Batson, previously in the first chamber, resigned due to ill health. A committee suggested a suitable name for the new passenger line. At a DeLeon and Dublin meeting rail enthusiasts raised 200 as a subscription to improve trade in the region.
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Matinonville
Tongvotham
Uhle
Temple
Santa Fe Railroad
Bharift RR
Batson
Comn
Meron
Somerville
Delgon
DeLeon
Dublin
Leountry
Russian Dressmaking Shows One Graduate in Winter Gowns
A fragment notes a Russian dressmaking program with one graduate, mentioning Tallore units and winter dresses. It includes a phone number fragment for contact.
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Mimi Olea Moin
Boy Scouts' Benefit Cake Sale Planned On Friday Evening
The Beyon Boy Scouts announce an annual cake and cream sale Friday from 4 to 10 o'clock on the Carnesie lawn. Citizens urged to attend and support the youth organization.
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Boy Scouts of
Beyon
Passenger train service opens on Bryan and Central Texan line
Notice announces passenger service on the Bryan and Central Texan Interurban railroad starting Wednesday August 27 1915. Trains depart Bryan at 8 05 am reach Ryan Junction at 9 40 am connect with HL BV return trip leaves Bryan Junction at 9 15 am arrives Ryan at 10 15 am, and evening service from Bryan at 3 30 pm to connect with H B line returning to Ryan by 7 20 pm. Freight and prepaid passenger receipts policy described with tower as agent and prepaid freight. Manager Bryan Texas August 26 1913.
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Bryan and
Central Texan
Diryan
Ryan Junction
Bryan Junction
Iiryan
Pasonagere
Ryan
Tvine
Fraternal Lodge and Society Meeting Notes Fragment
Fragmentary notice lists several fraternal orders and lodges with meeting days and times. Woodmen of the World, Carpenters Local, Knights Templar, Masons, and other groups show meetings on Mondays Wednesdays or Fridays at varying times, with locations including labor temples and halls.
Ambiguous text fragment hints at land sale near Fort Teal area
Fragmentary OCR shows references to 400 acres south of a city, improved title, land quality and potential sale. Mentions Penasco, San Pedro area, and home in Hanis or Abobo. Details are unclear. no definite event or entities confirmed.
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Penasco
Eesti Ees Curater
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Ore
Erelage Guy M
Bob Odom Os
Galveston
H. Harris
Ticket Agt
Bryan
Bryan Power Company
Benham
Victoria
Chamber of
Commeres J. 1
Peters
Petera
Ite
Chicago
Timite
Buwth Daltag
CarEito Boriage—& Pew Bonding Ig
Rw Dare
Guaranty’ State Bank
Jwern
A. Kurdiey
J. Buck
J. Marton
Mr. Ferguson
Fort Worth
John Buchanan
Thi City
Hue Watads
Poagerro
Bramford
Swensons
Longbotham
Sherif
Boy Scouts’ Benefit
Hensarling Mercantile
John Deere
Hensarling Mercantile CO
Bryan, Texas
Mawr ‘Trae
Bryea
Tox
Aupuat
Ft Ange Becta
Vulcan Lodge Mo
Carpentare
Ust
Avery
Labor Temple
Brpa Teal
Bryia Lodge
B. P.O
Brras
Tyanhoe Commandery
Kilente ‘Templar
RA M. Meats
Bresee Union Lodge No
Siatee Letseh
Kayes
Pyles
Menets
Om Bret
Dasedare
Iran Grove
W. C
Iret
Walla
W. H. O’brien
W. P. Walace
Bob Martin
Tex
Colonial Bar
Public Auto Service
BAY OF Might
Trade & Specialty
W. Buchanan
Haswell’s
A. S. Adams
Southwestern Lity Ie Seceeteey Co
Bete Temester
Sos
Lodge and Society
Mmates
Scott Floral CO
Navasota
W. T. James
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