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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1903
Page
2
Local notice from Bryan Texas dated April 12 1908 indicates weekly terms and monthly rate details for subscribers. The terse item names per month charges and the publication cadence in the town.
A virulent smallpox outbreak is reported in Grimes and Cotton. W B Boney of Cotton dies from the disease at about 42, leaving a wife and nine children. John Shannon, a Cotton resident, is severely ill and later dies. he had lived near Wamkey and once in Madisonville. Local authorities call for measures to halt the spread.
Notice from Mayor R. H. Harrison states that trimming trees and dumping limbs or rubbish into streets or drains violates city ordinance. Property owners must haul away debris or burn it. violations are not permitted.
Boston retailer Webb Bros reports sales have doubled in the last twelve months for shoes. Located at 108-9-11, the firm states the time is complete for their expanded offerings.
Community voices favor a big event when the first railroad train reaches the town. The writer urges organizers to act promptly, warning that inaction would be a missed chance to mark the occasion. The note reflects local anticipation and a call for local civic planning.
Hon. W. T. Shannon returned from Grimes county en route to Austin. He was denied access to his brother John Shannon who died from small pox and typhoid fever. Mrs Shannon, her sister, and a negro girl are quarantined, with two children kept at another nearby location. Alarm spread in the community due to smallpox presence.
Catalog entry notes white mercerized pique fabric large pearl buttons and lace and embroidery details. Includes white lawn waists and a reference to 109 at Coulter's.
The growing crop and hotbed plants on the McDuff Simpson truck farm are offered for sale at a cash bargain. The only early forced plants this season for this market. See W. P. Connelly. 27 8.
A Saturday shipment from W. J. Coulter presents a line of high quality white lawn waists described as the newest and latest ideas in summer attire.
Chicago provision market prices show leading futures moving within narrow ranges as traders await fresh cues. Early trading sees notable activity across grains, meats, and vegetable fats with volume modest but steady amid cautious sentiment.
C H Holmes announces his ice cream parlor and soda fountain are open and ready to serve the public in the best style with pure cream and a variety of cold drinks. The motto “the best only” is emphasized.
Several young ladies from the Ursuline Convent are visiting the city for Easter. Eloise Lusk and Eloise Morris stay with Mrs. Jac. K. Davis. Neta Pickett and Lena Stevens with Mrs. W. B. Hudson. Pauline Williams and Dollie Akin with Mrs. W. E. Harris. Mary Welder stays with Mrs. C. A. Harris.
Sealed bids for exclusive fair privileges due May 17. Bids open May 17 at directors meeting. Privileges include restaurant lunch ice cream fruit confection tobacco and cigar rubber ball shooting gallery. Half payment at contract signing balance August 18. Address bids to Paul Bradley Chairman Privilege Committee. S May 17
A letter to Mrs. L. L. Metnnis of the Mutual Improvement Club promotes a university hall lodging and dining facility for young women studying medicine or pharmacy in Galveston. The hall, a gift from George W. Breckenridge of San Antonio, offers lodging for 5 dollars monthly and dining for 3 dollars, with the aim of supporting Texas women’s education.
The Shakespeare and Woman's Reading clubs feature lectures on Joaquin Miller Sidney Lanier and Chopin, plus musical numbers by Mrs Winter Miss Froelich and others. Collage events include a Perkins Astin wedding luncheon plans bachelor girl party and invitations to a Daisy Perkins wedding with St Andrews Church Bryan Texas.
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