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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1908
Page
2
A large segment of American workers 5 to 6 million women in the United States and 1 to 69 members of a Sherman church plan hatless Sunday worship as a sign of unity. Washington reports slim odds for Texas inland waterways or federal buildings funding as lawmakers focus on speeches.
Excursion tickets on trains to Houston offered during the week of April 2025 under Brunner and Houston Heights Fireman auspices. Round trip fare is one and one third. Tickets valid for trains arriving April 21 with limit April 22 and trains arriving April 25 with limit April 26. See I and G N Agent 117.
The Bryan Progressive League in Bryan Texas April 16 1908 elected officers and set dues. J H Allen presided with E F Parks as secretary. Reports proposed a nine member board of directors and new by laws. Dues fixed at 1 per month for firms 50 cents for individuals with floor privileges and one vote per firm. Next meeting set for April 23 at 4 pm at K P Hall.
The Democratic Executive Committee of Brazos County will meet at 2 p.m. on Friday April 17 in the Bryan Texas courthouse. Jno. K. Parker, County Chairman.
Insurance of all kinds offered by Jno B Hines including fire life accident tornado plate glass and bond and live stock insurance. Also painting by an expert with first class work. Contact A S Belaval Bryan 120 Hotel. Moderate rates and reliable service. Phone 161.
William Martin born Port Sullivan Milam County died in Bryan yesterday at 9 45 am after a period of ill health. He lived at Wharton the past sixteen years where he worked in dry goods. Funeral 8 am today from his brother W S Martin’s home. He leaves two brothers and two sisters. He joined the Methodist church at eighteen and was regarded as a Christian gentleman. Born to the late Robert B. Martin and his wife, he was 29 years 5 months and 5 days old. The Eagle extends sympathy to the family. Howell and Newton advertise ready fish fresh vegetables and fruit for delivery this morning.
Mr R E Dunlap and Mrs Mollie Furman were married Wednesday night at Millican. Dunlap, son of Mack Dunlap, is a prominent local businessman and Republican. Judge W C Pool, Millican native, performed the ceremony. The couple are popular with many friends and will reside in Millican where Dunlap runs a store for his uncle G W Dunlap.
Advertisement for today and tomorrow at College features a 4 30 p m start with State University vs A and M teams. Promises good games and large attendance as admission is 25 cents per game.
The ladies of the Methodist church announce the annual Master Egg Hunt in the courthouse yard Saturday at 4 pm. Free lemonade will be served and all are cordially invited. Admission ten cents.
Bullock and Co advertise canned fruits fish and meats for picnics and cold suppers. Phone 386 or call 116. A man wanted at Epeni ry with pay up to 100 dollars per month. Toledo 117 Cigar Sales notes expenses. Peerless Cigar Ohio references.
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