Local Residents and Visitors Reported Around Town
Mrs T C Nunn went to Hearne with Miss Edna Reinhardt and Miss Nannie Hanna. F W Childs organized a lodge of the National Fraternity with about twenty members. H O Boatwright went to Indianapolis for the summer. Miss Lizzie Hyman returned to Navajo after visiting Miss Alberta Paris. O A Winn and Powell Shannon of Madison county were in town. A M Jones of College Station was here yesterday. W E Mathis and Billy Morgan came from Reliance. Mr and Mrs R H Smith went to Galveston. Mrs D D Dawson returned from Waco. Miss Zenobia Daunis left for Eureka Springs Ark. Mrs True returned home from Calvert. Miss M Stella Shepard visiting in Waco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Nunn
Hearne
Edna Reinhardt
Nannie Hanna
A.M. Jones
College Station
W. E. Mathis
Billy Morgan
Reliance
R. H. Smith
Galveston
D. D. Dawson
Waco
Texas Volunteers Write From Miami Front Amid Fever Toll
Will Detden of Company E first Texas U S Volunteers reports in July 1898 from U S Camp Miami that troops are nearly ready for front service. he notes 800 fever cases or more on sick list, sickness rising daily, drills condemned, and long dusty march ersatz grounds. he promises further word soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Miami
Florida
Bryan Eagle
Bryan Texas
Texas
Will Detden
Co. E
1St
U Ss. Volunteers
Schwarz to Manage Garland Opera House in Waco
Mr. Jake Schwarz left for Waco to take management of the Garland opera house. He will provide first class entertainment during the coming season and is described as an up to date manager well versed in theatrical matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Schwarz
Waco
Schwarz
Garland Opera House
Thorougly
Property Bargains Offered by J Q Tabor
Real estate ad lists multiple cheap properties including five houses on numbered blocks, several lots in Hill's addition, 85 acres two miles from Bryan, plus buggies and carriages from Gooch's livery. J Q Tabor invites bargain hunters to inspect and invest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.S. Parker’s Gin
Hill
Bryan
Grand Opera House Sees Bright Prospects for Next Season
Manager John B. Mike reports strong potential for a big run of attractions at the Grand Opera House. He has booked Creston Clarke Louis Morrison Prodigal Father Columbia Opera Company White Slave Al G Fields Minstrels Georgia Minstrels Finnigan Ball Rostello and others while exchange bookings are awaited. The Garland Opera House boss Jake Schwarz will send additional top acts, promising a flattering season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Mike
Upo
Eagle
Grand Opera House
Creston Clarke
Louis Morrison
Columbia Opera Company
al G. Fields
Georgia Minstrels
Finnigan’s Ball
Murray and
Jake Schwarz
Garland Opera House
Waco
the Grand
Exchange Hotel Arrivals and Places Listed
Exchange Hotel receipts show arrivals from W Mial Brazos Bottom W B Camp RB Thompson Navasota A Y Curtis Marlin J T Hines City D R Snodgrass Galveston E C Gerrarde Houston F P Norman Weldon N. C. J G Harrison College Station DS Sessions Ennis LC Norvell New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mial
Brazos Bottom
B Camp
RB Thompson
Navasota
A Y Curtis
Marlin
J T Hines
City
R Snodgrass
Galveston
C Gerrarde
Houston
F P Norman
Weldon
N. C
J G Harrison
College Station
DS Sessions
Ennis
Norvell
New York
When Spain's Reply Is Looked For
Washington reports indicate Spain will not decide on peace terms until after an extra session of the cabinet. The U S government continues military actions with a provisional army division to reinforce Miles and Brooke in Puerto Rico under Major General Wade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Spain
War Department
Miles
Brooke
Porto Rico
Wade
Precinct Meetings Called For Brazos County Delegates
A. C. Bland secretary and F B Wilcox visit from Tola to secure a position as chairman B F Bullock leads as chairman The call orders precinct meetings for August 9 to select delegates for a county convention to meet August 20 at Bryan in the district court room Names listed for precinct calls include Jericho Brooks Ferguson Moss Edge Johnson Roberts Mays Henry Ballard White Ellis Stasney Washington and others
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citiizens
Brazos County
Bryan
District Court Room
W MM Jericho
Will Brooks
John Ferguson
John Moss
John Edge
Abe Johnson
J Roberts
Elias Mays
Robert Henry
Dennis Ballard
A J White
Will Ellis
John Stasney
Josh Washington
B. F. Bullock
Spain Likely to Accept Peace Terms by Aug. 15
A Madrid dispatch to The Temps says the Spanish cabinet is in session to answer the U S peace proposals. It is believed Spain will accept once official assent is granted and hostilities may halt in the Antilles. The dispatch forecasts peace by August 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Madrid
Spain
United States
London
The
Times
Porto Rico
Manila
U S Reply Incoming as War News Signals
Madrid reports the Spanish foreign minister received word that the American reply to the peace note will be sent to Madrid. American warships allegedly bombarded San Severino and Matanzas. Havana dispatch notes 400 US infantry and cavalry attacked Spanish engineers at Greciozo. volunteers aided the engineers and the enemy retreated, with 10 dead. Spanish casualties include an officer and two wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Paris
United States
San Severino
Matanza
Imparcial
Havana
Greciozo
Cardenas
PRIVATE SMITH DEAD IN CAMP INCIDENT
Charles Smith a private in the immune regiment of Colonel Riche was shot Sunday night while attempting to sneak into camp. He died from bullet wounds to the bowels and a broken arm. Smith, 25, a New Orleans native, had overstayed his leave and after being ordered to halt fled, prompting the fatal shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Charles Smith
Riche
Minge
Smith
Thompson hanged for 1894 poisoning in Columbus and dies protesting
In St Louis on August 1 George Thompson, a Black man, was hanged after claiming innocence to the end for poisoning Joseph Cunningham, sexton of St Peter's Episcopal Church, on September 29, 1894 in Columbus. Ephram W. Sells, senior member of Sells Bros circus, also died in Columbus from Bright's disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
George Thompson
Joseph Cunningham
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Columbus, O
Ephram W. Sells
Sells Bros
Bright
Mexico Celebrations Highlight Independence Week
Newspapers describe Mexico's September 15 and 16 holidays as the nation's greatest, with the Battle of Flowers, flowers-filled processions, and democratic revelry. The notice promotes travel to Mexico City via the L&GN RR, with tickets sold September 10–11 and return within 30 days, routes via Laredo or Eagle Pass, and a $5 mixed-route option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Diaz
Hill
Republic
Democratic Republic
Land of Wonder
Egypt of America
Mexico City
Laredo
Eagle Pass
J. Price
Palestine
Texas
City Directory Officers and Officials Listing
City directory lists city officials: Mayor C A Adams, Marshall T P Boyett, Deputy R H Smith, Secretary Treasurer H G Rhodes, City Sexton H H Jones, Constable C L Baker. Aldermen R G Tabor, W B Howell, W W Harris, C H Wyse, Jno M Lawrence. Judge W H Harman, Clerk G W McMichael, Attorney A G Board, Tax Collector J J Adams, Tax Assessor R Nall, Sheriff T C Nunn, Treasurer R W Carr, District Clerk J C Williams, Commissioners R J Deens Peter Thomas Felix Phillips P H Arrington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Adams
Marshall
T. P. Boyett
R H. Smith
H. G. Rhodes
H. H. Jones
Constable
C. L. Baker
R. G. Tabor
W. 8. Howell
W. W. Harris
C. H. Wyse
Jno
M. Lawrence
W. H. Harman
G. W. McMichael
A. G. Board
J. J. Adams
R.4
Community Church Services and Local Lodges Listed
A catalog of church service times for Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Christian and Catholic congregations plus schedules for fraternal orders. It lists pastors, worship times, and meeting nights for various groups including Knights Templar, Masons, Shriners, and other fraternal bodies in Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Finley
J. B. Cochran
Epworth League
J. J. West
Christian
J. L. Andrews
Christian Endeavor
Free Communion Baptist
A. M. Stewart
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Father Pelnar
Also Mentioned on This Page
Palmer
Seeley’s
Viola
California
Wilson
Jenkins Lug CC
the Daily Eagle
Conni
NLY, Palmer & Carnes
OLM Carnes
F. W. Childs
the National Fraternity
H. O. Boatwright
Indianapolis
Lizzie Hyman
Alberta Paris
O. A. Winn
Powell Shannon
Madison County
Zenobia Daunis
Eureka Springs
Ark
M. Stella Shepard
Rifl
D. Sayers
Bastrop
Bert L. Henry
Wesley
Ami, Florida
Will Derden
J. Q. Tabor
Gooch
Exchange Hotel
A. C. Bland
Wilcox
Tola
Grimes
Madison
OF the
John G. Walker
Court House
Madisonville
Relief Fund of the Camp
Private Smith
Philippines
el Nacional
Augusti
Ephram
Albert J.harbers
Tcycles
Cleveland, Rambler and Ideal
Sally
Exchange Motel
the American Laundry
E. D. Beach
City Directory
Ivanhoe Commandery
Knight Templara
A. M. Rhodes
E. C
W. T. Austin
John Q. Tabor
H. P
Joe B. Reed
Sec’y. Brazos
A. F
A. M
A. M. Nall
W. M
C. O. Carr
Seo’y. Brazos
K. of P
A. M. Waldrop
C. C
D.C. de Maret
R. & S. Vulcan
A.O. UV. W
M. H. James
M. W
A. Emden
Bryan No
A. J. Platner
Brazos Camp No
Stuart
Joe B Reed
Bryan Tent
K. O
J. Wittmann
Main Street
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