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Newspaper
Bryan Daily Eagle And Pilot
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1912
Page
5
Winnie Belle Willson of Well born visited the city today while Yancey Milner of the A and M College traveled to Henderson. Mrs. R. P. McMinn also came up from Wellborn today.
Frank Goodson of the Brazos bottom was in the city today. A fresh shipment of goods at Dixie Theatre with a call to box 1 ice. The A and M Glee Club presents a violin recital at the Colonial Theatre Monday night featuring Roy Young and the eminent violinist under club auspices. Also ads for shimp and Berwick Bay oysters, Hagefell’s Took Store, athletic goods, and stationery. M. H. James Jr and John Buchanan attend the state conventions in Austin as delegates from A and M College. A sorrel horse is reported stolen with a liberal reward for information. A missing Low-Truck key attached to a watch chain is offered for return.
Miss Adaline Sanders a teacher in Anderson visits her parent cottge in the city and is accompanied home by Mrs Gladys Niblett text notes window displays of new refrigerators by W. T. James. Various residents including Prof Bethany Jef and families travel to Hempstead and Houston for visits and business. Unfurnished rooms for rent advertised by Mrs Marvin Baker. Beatrice Calhoun and J C Lee of Wortham visit. Frank mentions local trips from Brazos bottom and Wellborn. A sales event by Shotwell & Harris Houston with a display of children clothes planned for March 26.
Terrible rain and electrical storm struck the city this morning causing a lightning hit on John Scoot's barn. A horse died, the barn and contents burned, and fire crews arrived too late. Mrs. Stephens and others report losses including saddles, harnesses, hay and corn. Insurance estimated at 100, with total damages around 5000? The item also notes real estate transfers and local business notes.
Reported panic in Swatow as residents flee the city amid fears of a massacre. Associated Press dispatch notes chaotic scenes with thousands moving away, seeking safety from the threatened violence.
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