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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1902
Page
3
The column lists train timings for northbound and southbound passenger services with connections to east and west lines. Local notes report residents arriving from Houston Navasota and Hearne, shops ads, and social visits, including concerts and travel to Childress Coleman and Dallas, plus brief mentions of public notices and rail talks.
Grand opening ball at Wootan Wells on April 11. Gun shoot April 12 and 13. Train passing Bryan April 11 at 10 20 a m H T C will sell round trip tickets to Wootan Station Fare 1 Limit April 13th. W5 Wilson Agent Supt A L Bowers and Division Supt Jack Harris I G N were in the city yester day. Supt Bowers said track laying below Navasota finished and the track laying machine sent to Waco for Ft Worth extension. It will be early May before passenger trains run through Waco to Spring as work completes.
Public notices advertise rent to own homes with no interest and cash plans offered by agent Mrs Jennie Hendrickson at Tucker House. A tea for Episcopal church relief is hosted by Mrs F I Garth and others at Mrs Garths residence. Local notices mention insurance agent Benjamin Beven visiting from Provident Savings in New York. Lost gold knot brooch near A D McConnico and Christian church. Silverware line at John M Caldwell with a silver tea service pitched as a gift. Two cottages for sale near Mrs T P Wooten. Local store brag by Burt Norwood about spring goods and discount pricing.
The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas selects Prof David F Houston of Austin as president. Houston, 38, educated at South Carolina State College and Harvard, has been a Texas university professor and dean. Installation planned once arrangements are made.
Mr. W. A. Wilkerson of Merchants and Planters National Bank praised the board's choice. He noted the new official is a thorough, progressive gentleman who knows his business and will give excellent satisfaction.
Music lovers in Houston hear the Spanish Concert Company after last season. The group played Dallas during the fair previous year and Bryan residents say the attraction is among the best in the state. They perform here tonight in Bryan, promising a rarely equaled musical treat.
Complaints about bicycle riding on sidewalks plank walks and crossings violate city ordinances. Riders must stay in the street with other vehicles. T. P. Boyett, City Marshal. You will find the prettiest and most appropriate wedding presents at Caldwell's 109.
Tickets sold by H. J. C. for trains to Dallas during April 21 22 23 1902 with continuous passage. Round trip fare $4.30 for April 21 22 and $5.40 for April 22 23. Final Dallas departure limit April 26. Agent glapr W.5 Wilson. Also malaria cure ad touts Quinoria with refund if ineffective. Bryan Texas.
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