Local News Briefs and Social Notes From Towns
Local items list visits and travels of residents including A C L Hill to Waller John returning from San Antonio and Mrs W M Foster going to Galveston Others visit Waco Weimar and Hempstead announcements of births and rentals Also mentions merchants and goods such as buggies and wagon parts plus insurance notes and shop offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Quibreath
Calvert
Jesse Welch
Robi. Wilson
Wayman Kindred
Weimar
Col
A. M. Rhodes
Phil Clarke
Hempstead
Myers
St. Louis
Bend
Ind
R. B. Easley
Galveston
R. J. Ford
E. B. Roberts
Eagle Office
Williamson Bros
Local Notes and Social Roundup from Bryan and Nearby
Social visits include Mrs. Henderson returning to Dallas after a Dillashaw visit and Mrs. Williams returning to Denton after seeing Dr. and Mrs. Tabor. Mary Emmet of Columbus visits relatives in Bryan. August and Henry Prinzel from Kurten arrive after Henry’s Houston trip. A&M commencement set for June 11 to 13 with speakers TBD. Church socials planned on April 25 and May day services announced. Cattle shipments total eleven cars to St Louis with Lucas & King handling nine cars and others two cars. 59,000 pounds per loaded car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Henderson
Dallas
Harry Dillashaw
A. Williams
Denton
Geo. R. Tabor
Mary Emmet
Columbus
Will Kellner
Ton Johnson
Bryan
August
Henry Prinzel
Kurten
Houston
Fie A
M. College
J. A. Weber
Calvert
Chas. N. Williamson
St. Louis
Lucas & King
College Station
Hey
Garrett King
Taylor
Fish That Never Sleep
A historical note lists creatures claimed to never sleep. It names pike salmon and goldfish among fish, various flies, several serpents, and other species reported to avoid sleep for extended periods, though claims reflect period science discussions.
New Robinson Crusoe Found on Galapagos Island
Peruvian telegram reports a man living alone on a desert Galapagos island for fourteen years. He has not spoken to humans, is covered in thick hair, and survives by feeding on wild birds, shellfish, and water. A sensational tale may unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galapagos Islands
Rio de Janeiro
New York Girls Embrace Live Mascots Pig Craze
Demorest's Magazine reports a trend among New York girls to replace inanimate mascots with live animals. Pigs with ribbons lead the pack, followed by rabbits, white mice, alligators, and monkeys as companions indoors and on the streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Demorest’s
Charge and Death of Colonel Stotsenburg at Quengua
Describes a brutal engagement near Quengua where Nebraska regiment troops clash with Filipino lines. Colonel C. Stotsenburg is killed leading a cavalry and infantry assault after heavy shelling and close fighting. Filipinos retreat to a second trench. casualties include two Nebraskas dead and multiple wounded across regiments. General MacArthur’s division moves toward Calumpit with Hale’s force approaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Nebraska Regiment
C. Stotsenburg
Sea
Fourth Cays
Quengua
Bell
Americanary
Nebraka
Mufford
Stotsenburg
Nebraska
Iowa
Utah Regiment
MacArthur
Malolos
Calumpit
Hale
Baghag
Genera Hale
Aguinaldo
Genera? Luna
Remains Sent Home for Louisiana Congressman Samuel Baird
Washington reports ceremonies for the late Rep Samuel T Baird of Louisiana held in the Riggs House parlors. The body to be transported to Bastrop Louisiana for burial. funeral arrangements include a rose and lily cross from Louisiana delegates and a Masonic emblem. Baird born May 5 1861 in Oak Ridge Louisiana served in Fifty fifth Congress representing the fifth district. His young son Ernest four in serious health. Whitecaps attacked Lucinda Davis and daughters in Powell's Valley Kentucky, burned house, forced 24 hour exile. Corsicana revival end due to evangelist heart failure. Pathfinder sails for Pacific coast after taking supplies at Brooklyn Navy Yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Samuel T. Baird
Louisiana
Riggs House
Congress
Baird
House of Representatives
Oak Ridge
Vincennes
Ind
Southern Railroad
Bastrop
Middleboro
Lucinda Davis
Powell's Valley
Hau
Also Mentioned on This Page
California
G.N
Hearne
Ban Antonio
T. C
A.C. L. Hill
Waller
John
San Antonio
W. M. Foster
R. K. Chatham
Waco
Anne F. Davis
Tom
Iwope
A. J. Buchanan
Lexington
R County
Rena Maves
Bonham
Mrs. . Rhodes
Yas
Straight Life Companies
Reed
Burt Norwood
The
Methodist Church
J. W. Johnson
Baptist Church
W.G. Williams
Wellborn
Cross
Old Spring Hill
Exchange Hotel
J Cohen
T E Ingram
Florence
Ala
W Stewart
R L Duncan
Mudville
F Parks
City
T E Gooding
A Holenquest
R S Card
P Herms
E P Newing
Alex M Simpson
Colin Sawers
Hig Range
H L Hull
H H Bessell
Aurora
J A Cahoon
Baltimore
Woodbury
Palmer
Lyons, Schoffields
Colgates
Mennens
Wilton-Jenkins Deu Co
Mer
Waldrop
Ten’s Outfitters
MR. Baird
Rev. Pierson
Corsicana
Tex
Pierson
Pacific Coast
United States Coast Survey
Pathfinder
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Levy Bros
Acme
American Copying Co
Anheuser-Busch
John M. Lawrence & Co
American Brewing Association
Budweiser
DIXIE
T. P. Boyett
Franklin Bros
Odd Fellow
John B. Mike Store
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