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Newspaper
Bryan Daily Eagle And Pilot
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1911
Page
3
Excerpts from Bryan water and light files report rapid progress on a test well through sand with 40 feet drilled and a further 10 expected. City council and contractors emphasized water supply plans, with potential pipe connections to a plant near the river and a strong push to secure adequate water before continued drilling.
The Daily Eagle reports the Bryan city council unanimously voted to accept and sign the contract with Mr. Lawler for a municipal water and power project. The agreement requires pumping at least 120,000 gallons daily to distribute water and to supply electric current for a municipal lighting system. Final signings were anticipated that afternoon after written amendments.
The Bailey Bugle notes the contract between the city of Organ and Jordan T. Lawler for a complete light power and waterworks plant was signed and ratified late yesterday. The paper previews full publication tomorrow and urges readers to study the terms, stressing mutual advantage and fair treatment for Lawler and city officials.
Monet T Lawler and J T Lawler father and son arrived today from unknown location as promoters of flour mill and power plant. Early Bugle of Jinn 27 1011.9 mentions favorable impressions of elder Mr Lawler during preliminary contract talks.
The Bryan city council ratified a special meeting agreement with Lawler of New Orleans. The contract enables Lawler to supply Bryan with water via a four mile line and to provide electric current for lighting. A committee was appointed to negotiate with the current water plant owner to sell the facility to the city at a favorable price. A sewerage project and immediate improvements were also outlined for consideration.
The second seat well drilled by Lane and Howler at Houston for the city of Hiryun near the territory was completed to 600 feet yesterday. Testing with air compressors began today. The well log indicates a better yield than the first, with City Engineer Carson noting a great improvement. The city is under contract for one more well.
Pally Bugle notes plans for a large four story mill and accompanying power plant to be built by M L Lawler and associates in Bryan. The project, described as among the largest manufacturing ventures here, will include a seven story elevator, 70 000 bushel grain storage, modern flour making facilities, and a local office on Malt Street. New machinery from New Orleans will arrive and be staged for rapid completion.
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