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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1908
Page
2
The piece notes Confederate veterans in Austin and Lufkin criticizing being used as instruments by Fort Worth campaign managers. It contrasts with other political commentary including Baileyism and remarks on General Booth and the Salvation Army, framing a broad political discourse in Texas and national figures.
A 60 pair express shipment of golden brown and patent vicl pumps arrives at Wilson Derden The Store Ahead offering Utz Dunn models priced at 3 50 with sizes 1 through 8 and C and D widths Come early to secure a pair Also notes locals visiting city and pastors attending revival services at the Franklin Baptist church in this city
Mrs. C. C. Duckworth formerly Bessie Batte of Bryan died in Brevard North Carolina after years of ill health. She was 28 and a Baptist church member. Survived by her husband and by sisters and brothers including T. R. Batte J. L. Batte J. B. Batte and Mrs J H Herron. Friends in this city mourn her passing.
The Democratic Executive Committee of Brazos County will vote at 2 p m Friday April 17 at the courthouse in Bryan Texas Jno K Parker County Chairman There are seven members and three vacancies due to removals from the county Names listed include A J Edwards Millican T H Boyder Wellborn R R Royall College W D Yardley Harvey Jas Wilson Jr Edge Jnc F Ettle Bryan C A Glenn and vacancies in the courthouse precinct Capt R G Tabor moved to Oklahoma and holds the chair at present in Cottonwood and Kurten precincts
Dr. Geo C Rankin delivered a lengthy Methodist church sermon recalling St Paul’s light afflictions and Christ’s sacrifice. He argued many pains stem from selfishness and urged self forgetfulness in service to others, noting eternal glory beyond present trials. The sermon contrasted seen and unseen sufferings in Christ.
The Houston Post reports the approaching marriage of Miss Edith Rhodes sister of Mrs. J Q Tabor and Samuel Herbert Dunlap of Bryan. The ceremony will be Saturday evening April 18 at 9 at the Tabor home 2160 Main Street with no cards issued and the couple to reside in Bryan Texas.
Notice to parties failing to comply with street work summons or pay the special street tax. Immediate compliance with the law can avoid prosecution. J. E. Covey, J. T. Maloney, Chairman Street Committee.
The Methodist Sunday school has voted unanimously for a picnic on Tuesday April 21. Committees are named for Grounds, Arrangements, Basket Ball, Baseball, and Children's Amusements. Conveyances will be provided for those without transport to ensure a large attendance and a successful day.
The Eagle announces A. W. Buchanan will speak at Harvey Friday night April 17 at 8 30 in opposition to Baileyism and in support of Hon. Cone Johnson and his delegates-at-large for the Democratic national convention at Denver.
The firm of Wagner and Brandon dissolves by mutual consent. All indebted parties should settle. A. J. Wagner and G. M. Brandon signatories. Bryan Texas April 11 1908.
Inclement weather did not hinder revival services at the Baptist church with about forty youth making public confession. Evangelist Compton led a full 11 o'clock service where two members joined, and 125 men and boys attended an afternoon sermon on Christian character. A women’s meeting at the Methodist church complemented the effort. By yesterday afternoon two more joined the church and conversions likely tally around seventy five. Businessmen joined the morning services seeking daily attendance from all locales.
A small advertisement promotes LaFrance Flour Helmet Lard and fresh Country eggs with a select line of groceries at reasonable prices. The notice lists a call for customers to visit the store and purchase items at low prices.
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