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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1908
Page
2
The Bryan Morning Eagle notes State Health Officer Brumby’s yellow fever quarantine on Mexico and urges local action. The Navasota Examiner cites oil spraying and drainage as tools, calling for municipal cooperation and a cleaning crusade to curb fever and mosquito troubles in Bryan and area towns.
A narrator recalls a nocturnal dream where a reverend father appeared from darkness. The vision offered a kaleidoscopic view of souls awaiting Paradise and urged patience before joining the redeemed, while the speaker wrestles with yearning to depart earthly life.
Washington August 10 Chief Carpenter J B Fletcher of the navy was placed on the retired list today due to age. The retirement action marks the end of a long civilian and naval service career.
Waco August 10 Judge Eugene Williams a noted attorney and public figure says he will introduce a resolution at the San Antonio Democratic convention calling to abolish the section of the all-pass law that prohibits contracts between newspapers and railroads and the exchange of space for mileage He argues the law infringes on newspapers rights and risks government control of papers a danger in any republic.
A Bryan group at Epworth-by-the-Sea enjoys a seaside encampment with few hiccups. A scare arose when Acland Nunn moved into a distant tent before daybreak causing fears that turned into broad merriment once explained.
Daniel Wright aged 17 years and 7 months died at his home near Smetana on Saturday. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Daniel Wright and leaves two brothers John and Frank two half brothers Dave and Thomas and three sisters Mrs Ruthie Meekly Mrs Mic able Worthington and Miss Emmett Wright. Interment was in Newsome cemetery about eight miles south of Bryan. Services were conducted by Rev John Swanwick.
Mrs. Mason Cole of the Bryan party suffered a fish hook puncture during angling at Epworth requiring a surgery. The injury caused pain but had no serious consequences and she resumed the outing soon after.
Last Sunday at the Free Baptist Church in Kurten eight new members joined the congregation, four by baptism. The revival that closed a few weeks ago continues to stir hearts, bringing total additions to 32 in under a month. Pastor T. C. Ferguson announces the progress.
Notice invites business and cotton delivery to the Farmers Union Cotton Warehouse Co chaired by W. L. McCulloch with promise of courteous treatment and correct weights. Aug 10 report notes community interest in Cy Young testimonial game in Boston next Thursday at the American League Park honoring the famed pitcher with gifts from fans.
The Hague reports a long interview between Dutch Foreign Minister and American minister Arthur Beaupre about the Venezuela Netherlands clash that led to M de Reus expulsion. The Dutch want US stance for possible contingencies amid the Cas tro episode. In Eckernfoerde a collision between a passenger train and empty cars killed nine and injured many residents along the line between Flensburg and Kiel.
Sherman Texas August 10. A large meeting of Mildred Lee camp United Confederate Veterans passes resolutions endorsing John B Hood camp Austin in condemning the arithmetic used in Texas public schools that references southern generals. The resolutions urge Governor Campbell and the state board of education to cancel the contract and adopt a different arithmetic.
The government hosted a grand banquet at the Drill Hall for Rear Admiral Sperry and the officers of the American battleship fleet now anchored in Auckland harbor. About 750 guests attended in a ceremony noted for its splendor.
The steam ship Minnesota has landed one of the largest silk cargoes in U S. history at Seattle. The 1800 bars of Japanese silk are valued at about 1 million dollars.
Denison August 10 The Perkins Dry Goods company with multiple Texas houses has purchased the Bailey dry goods stock in a deal valued at 50000 dollars.
Republicans of Texas met the state executive committee in conference to finalize plans for the state convention to be held here tomorrow where delegates will be selected.
J W Batts offers abstracts of Brazos County land titles with listings for a brick cistern and stable on a corner two-block-from Main Street lot at 1050 dollars and a quarter-block with a five-room house at 1000 dollars. Terms include one-fourth cash and balance due in one, two, and three years at eight percent interest.
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