Ladies' Club Tea Offers Refined Refreshments
The note invites guests to a Ladies' Club Tea, highlighting tasteful selections and courteous hospitality as a refined social refreshment event.
17 Jun 1914
Page 1
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Newspaper
Bryan Daily Eagle And Pilot
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1914
Page
1
The note invites guests to a Ladies' Club Tea, highlighting tasteful selections and courteous hospitality as a refined social refreshment event.
In Chicago from June 17 the General Federation of Women's Clubs prepares officer ballots. Pennybarker of Texas was unopposed for president as cities like Datlan in Texas engage in ongoing discussions.
The Tyran Baptist Academy reports brighter prospects as new teachers join and a school for grades below seven opens. Uniforms are adopted for boys and girls, improving discipline and appearance. University instructors will lead instruction while athletics foster strength. President De M. Weaver will announce details.
In Delfiwod Associated Press dispatch from Delfiwood Pa on June 7 Harold Jordan aged 11 and Rodney Ivee aged 17 died in a well accident. Harold’s uncle John Jordan attempted a rescue but both boys were drowned when the well snagged them.
An unclear report from Champaign notes an attack on a car carrying an ambassador. Police reportedly chased the vehicle after it refused to halt, with one person accused of firing. Details are fragmented and unclear.
In Champaign Illinois on June 17 a man received his diploma from the University of Illinois after twenty nine years. A deep well contract was let to Fred Standard and the well boring apparatus arrived for unloading, with work to begin soon for the city of Biryan.
Reports from Niagara Falls indicate gloom over mediation efforts as factions in northern Mexico push toward a provisional government. Villa Carranza tensions flare while Obregon and governor Veatorena clash in Sonora, prompting mediators to seek a rapid settlement to avert further conflict.
General H J Stoddard receives a complimentary Lambskin apron from Hemphill Lodge No 83 A A M of Wheelock amid a visit by Brazos Talon Lodge members. The apron notes the giver and date June 1 WW, and the story notes the general’s famed Masonry honors and friendship bonds. Regular I O O M meeting planned at 6:30 with degree work. Mrs Emma Meadows Aine returns home after visit.
Mrs Lucy Thornton a wealthy Texas owner of the Thornton ranch near Floresville elopes with her cousin Walter Young son of Rev J Young. The couple fled from San Antonio to Floresville after a surprise marriage announced in New York circles.
A suffragette in London chained herself to the Duke of Wellington statue and shouted to passersby for help for imprisoned women. The crowd jeered as the incident drew attention to the protest.
The balloon crew, believed to have landed near a mountain perch, reached Lake Ive today after a long ascent and rough travel. No injuries reported.
In Chicago a June prospect crop report sent dumper prices tumbling today as wheat fell to its lowest level in nine years. Traders noted dampened demand and ample supplies pressing the market.
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