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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1905
Page
2
The Morning Eagle requests reader reports from this part of the state on cotton crop prospects. It will formally report to the Southern Cotton Association on conditions, including acreage planted, reductions or increases, disaster effects, and plant condition.
The text argues that a sugar mill could be as important as an oil mill, proposing both be established together to expand manufacturing, boost local investment, and diversify the town and county's economy. It urges readers to consider the idea.
Gainesville Texas April 21 Edward J O Bierne president of Gainesville Electric Light Power company arrived from Birmingham Alabama after being granted a franchise to build and operate an electric car line in this city He told Record that an up to date line would be built with cars running before the close of the summer
Dr. P. B. Platts appeared brighter about his well this morning and signaled a possible profitable prospect ahead. Reliable sources suggest the Platts well is more than a hole in the ground and that the public may hear startling developments soon.
The Eagle reports partial tallies for two library contests. Major entries include Allen Academy 13 489 and A M 10 490, with others like Bryan Graded School 13 880, Millican Lodge W O W 100, Wellborn Graded School 58, and Irwin School House 55. Funds from merchandise sales and subscriptions aided votes. merchants listed elsewhere in the paper. The Smaller Library contest two shows Irwin School House 55, Millican Lodge W O W 100, Wellborn Graded School 100.
Washington reports the appointment of new postmasters on April 29 with Cora Sharpless named at De Ridder Louisiana and George Brophy named at Woodward Oklahoma.
Archbishop of Verona dies. Gas and oil found near Shelbyville Texas. Shriners initiate fifty candidates in Dallas. Infant of Charles McNeal killed in Grand Oklahoma by bed fall. General Ainsworth seeks owner of Confederate flags. Rifle misfire kills Frank Murphy near Comanche Indian Territory. Three Chinese charged with violating exclusion act at Oklahoma City. William Tindall killed near Ceres Oklahoma by accidental gun discharge. Brakeman C E Walker dies after falling between train cars near South McAlester.
City grants W P Connelly J A Myers G M Brandon J R Astin and J W Batts a 50 year franchise to build own operate electric railroad in Bryan excluding Dallas street with tracks depots and stations on Main Street from Jackson to Anderson and to begin within six months and reach operation within one year or franchise void. transfer rights allowed.
An 1905 Bryan Texas ordinance grants J. W. Batts W P Connelly G M Brandon J A Myers and J R Astin and assigns a franchise to erect and operate electric light and power lines and gas transmission on Bryan streets with city price regulation, transfer rules, and deadlines linked to an electric railroad to College Station.
A long list links stomach trouble to many symptoms including uneasiness, headaches, nausea, heartburn, constipation, nervousness, and weight loss. The ad promotes Mi-o-na tablets taken before meals to strengthen digestion and restore health with a money back guarantee via E. J. Jenkins.
An advertisement from R. Batte & Co promotes Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York policies. It details $1 yearly plans for $1000 accident coverage with weekly indemnities, $2 yearly sick benefits, $1 monthly $1000 accident with $30 monthly indemnity, and 10 percent renewal increases. Higher plans include $11,000 death from accident and weekly indemnities up to $55 for 104 weeks. livestock insurance is offered. The office lists A. D. McConnico as representative, contact number 250, Apr 12 tf.
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